When we were invited to join the Karavan ni Kiko, we specifically asked what was expected of us as bloggers. This was not the first time I was invited by their office to attend a prescon or meeting though it’s the first time I said yes. We were there as part of the media entourage that will cover the 3-day trip.
From top left: Kiko Pangilinan Prescon, the BoB Girls at the same prescon, Kiko & Sharon at the tarmac, Rally at Laoag City
I was curious and at the same time excited that blogging is playing a somewhat active role, albeit how small others would think of it, in this year’s election.
We were amongst other giants in mainstream media — ABS CBN, GMA 7, Phil. Daily Inquirer among other scores of local print and broadcast journalist. It was a bit weird whenever one of the photographers or cameramen would ask me which station or TV network we belong and I’d answer “oh, we belong to a new local blog network”. And yes, we were treated like any other rep of a media outfit, getting full access to the personalities (politicians and showbiz alike) and the best seats to take photos and videos.
From top left: Wife Sharon Cuneta, Francis Pangilinan, Bongbong Marcos, Gary Valenciano, son Gabriel Valenciano, daughter Frankie Pangilinan (no KC Concepcion in sight)
This experience was an eye-opener to me as we get to see the news-gatherers in action — the exhausting travels and restless nights with early-morning press briefings, always on their feet and running, rushing meals and sometimes completely skipping it — no bones about it.
So dare I say, I don’t think we’re cut for this? Compared to what these guys are doing day-in and day-out, blogging seems to be a really easy task.
[tags]Sen. Francis Pangilinan, Kiko Pangilinan, Kasama si Kiko Karavan[/tags]
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Hmmm… Reminds me of Howard Dean’s strategy. Oh boy, did that fizzle out!
But then again, Howard Dean wasn’t married to Julia Roberts. Hehe
We were amongst other giants in mainstream media — ABS CBN, GMA 7, Phil. Daily Inquirer among other scores of local print and broadcast journalist.
I want to be among them too. I wish to do coverage of events like this equipped with a simple P&S camera.
I thought at first my daughter was just being maarte. But yes looking at the task at hand, it’s quite tiring naman.
Go Bloggers Go! Hmmm, take extra Vitamin C.
In the end, blogging gets the word out really fast and is a community effort. It’s not a replacement but a great addition to the media especially when we talk about the elections..
It is good that blogger is being involved in this kind of activities.
Dex
yep.
The Pinoy blogosphere will play a major role on the next presidential elections. For sure, we will play a major role once we start voting for our new constitution, especially the switch to the Parliamentary system and Federal form of government.
Dare I ask the question, so are you guys voting for him? Hehehe.
“No comment” answer will suffice
Dear Band of Bloggers,
It was a pleasure and an honor to have had you join us in the Kasama si Kiko Karavan
We will treasure your enthusiasm and willingness to experience what a full blown campaign is like. We hope that you will join us again in the next elections. More power to all bloggers! The future is yours…
Para sa bayan,
Team Kiko
I remember being on the campaign trail a long time ago for my grandfather and eventually my dad. Very tiring indeed x.x
I am so tempted to say “Noted”… but I won’t! hehe