ROBE NICO RAY Z.

DAGCUTA
2014-75290, BA Film
robnicoray@gmail.com

BC 100 WRU
W 8:30 11:30 AM
Ms. Chryl Bhefer Martinez

EXPERIENCE PAPER ON GAWAD PLARIDEL AWARDEE

FRANCISCA BABES CUSTODIO
Being part of a culture or group that is, in a way, threatened by a
perpetuating culture of hierarchy imposed by somewhat imperialistic
influences by the more dominant metropolitan areas like Manila and Cebu, I
admire Maam Babes use on the integrity of regional identity as an element
in honing the art and discipline of radio. In doing so, radio became more
familiar and approachable to the masses - it became more accessible.
Her emphasis on Waray culture was a notable feat such that
programs like Siday inculcated a sense of being and relevance to the
overall growth of the medium despite the impending culture of a misguided
sense of nationalism. For many years, the feat for national identity has
been problematic. Coming from [an often marginalized group in] Mindanao,
two cultures one imposed by the North, and one from the Visayans
threaten, and maybe even question, our relevance on the national scene. Its
always a question on where do we strike a pose on the greater picture of that
Filipinos or should we even smile?
Only few would dare be on duty when the worlds most terrible
typhoon comes and hit landfall, but Maam Babes resilience during and after
Typhoon Yolanda is very noteworthy. Such dedication to her craft proves her
worth up that stage holding a golden sculpture and having the privilege to
embody that prestigious distinction of being a Gawad Plaridel Awardee.