Cameramen Jimmy Encarnacion, Angelo Valderama, professor Octavio Dinampo and world class journalist Cecilia Victioria Drilon or Ces Drilon have been reported missing in Jolo, Sulu. The news striked the public early Tuesday.
I was surprised when I heard about it because I watched the national news programs this morning and at lunch time (Balitanghali at Qtv) and it was never mentioned. The family didn’t want to reveal the situation to the public since things might get out of control with the media coming into play.
Official statement from ABS-CBN:
“All efforts are underway to find them and bring them home. Until we learn more details, ABS-CBN News requests other media to report on this matter with utmost consideration for the safety of our news team.”
Let us hope and pray for the safety of the team. Ces is one of my favorite broadcast journalists. She is one of the best in her craft. While writing this entry, I could recall her appearance in the standoff at Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati City, November last year. She bravely delivered live updates of the situation.
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