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Behind the Scenes: Jeric Pena Reports

by Jeric on February 5, 2012

So I started a new blog. It’s called Jeric Pena Reports (JPR).

(Aside: I chose to go by the name “Jeric Pena” because “ñ” doesn’t have any place in the digital world.)

Jeric Pena Reports

JPR is my news blog. It’s where I post my video and/or photo essays, audio reports, and news articles. Yes. I basically shoot, write, edit, record, and report. I even do programming.

I’ve been working on this blog since December last year. And I know that I’ve still got a lot of things to do to make it the way I want it to be. For one, I need to buy more equipment. I just use my iPhone and a point-and-shoot digital camera to take photos and videos. I’ve already bought some gadgets to help me come up with awesome multimedia content, but they are still in transit. (Check my multimedia journalism gear wish list.) Nevertheless, I believe that JPR looks just fine for now.

So, are you interested in taking a behind-the-scenes look at Jeric Pena Reports? Click to continue reading »

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Merry Christmas!

by Jeric on December 24, 2011

in Events,Thought Cloud,Whatnots

Christmas Stockings (Jeric Peña)

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My 2011 Book Wish List

by Jeric on December 9, 2011

in Thought Cloud

I don’t know if I really like reading books. But I am required to love/like reading books because I’m a pseudo-literature-major. So here is my 2011 book wish list.

(Sorry, I’m too lazy to add pictures.)

The Newspaper Designer’s Handbook by Tim Harrower (6th Edition) – I love newspapers. I also love reading well-designed newspapers. I just want to learn more about designing newspapers. I heard that a new edition of this book will come out in 2012 so I might as well wait for that. But if you’re going to give me one, please do so as soon as possible (Yes, the current edition is fine.).
The Best of Newspaper Designer by Society of News Design (31st Edition) – I think I want to start a career in news designing so I really need this book for inspiration.
Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics) by Charlotte Bronte – It’s a shame that I haven’t read Jane Eyre. I want to read it. But I don’t have a copy. Plus the Penguin edition of the book is quite expensive.
Anna Karenina (Penguin Classics) by Leo Tolstoy - I got a copy of Anna Karenina from my grandfather’s library. But I’m not a fan of the translation.
Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) (Penguin Classics) by Jose Rizal – I wasn’t able to appreciate Noli Me Tangere when I read it about six years ago.
El Filibusterismo (Penguin Classics) by Jose Rizal
First Voyage Around the World (1519-1522): An Account of Magellan’s Expedition by Antonio Pigafetta

That’s all for now.

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The Day that Hillary Clinton Answered My Question

by Jeric on November 19, 2011

in Events,The Internet,Thought Cloud,Twitter

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Philippines a few days ago to grace the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. In between the events regarding the said celebration, Hillary Clinton also attended a forum organized by GMA News and the Embassy of the United States of America in the Philippines.

On the eve of the forum, GMA News tweeted, “Any light questions (i.e. What makes you smile? et al.) for U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton? Tweet using #SecClintonManila hashtag.”