Gear UP! devcom starters

Author: danechristianmorena

Stutters, pauses and lightning-fast speech. This is Dane Christian Pido Morena in three lines. A fast-speaking and tongue-tied kid with a heart for journalism, it would seem inconceivable that he could pull off hosting stints like in proms, fiestas, pageants and, even parties. He is also a science enthusiast, a balladeer, and most importantly, a journalist. The journalism journey of this lad hailing from Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro started when he was in the sixth grade. He joined the new journalism team of his elementary school, specializing in editorial writing and copy reading. Unbeknownst to him, it will be one of the best decision he will ever make. Christian continued with editorial writing in junior high. He also competed in the Science and Health Writing category in his ninth and tenth grade. In his senior year, he was appointed as the editor-in-chief of his school's publication, The Mangroves. Despite winning a best reader award in grade school, he started to stutter in fear of making mistakes. But instead of letting his fear come in his way, he still engaged in radio broadcasting in junior high. He then overcame his weakness with the help of his committed coaches and he even discovered his potential in hosting. Gaining momentum, young Christian strives for greater heights. Senior high school led him to his further breakthroughs in journalism. He won in Division Schools Press Conference for two consecutive years in editorial writing and qualified for the Regional level, awarded best presenter in television broadcasting in town, and owned best anchor, best scriptwriter, and best infomercial in radio broadcasting school competitions. He also founded the first ever broadcasting organization of their school, Hayag Broadcasting Club. Now, 18-year-old Christian embarks on a new journey as a BS Development Communication student in University of the Philippines Los Banos. Dream’s high, he aspires to be a TV news anchor or a host in environment and wildlife programs in channels like NatGeo and Born To Be Wild. From being a stuttering high schooler, Christian is now ready to take another step in his journey to be the best journalist he can be. View all posts by danechristianmorena