While doing my research on the prominent supporters of the Reproductive Health Bill in the country, I was surprised to find out that there are actually a number of them. I only know some of them who are really vocal about their support towards the RH Bill, so I was really surprised to find out there are actually more of them who may not be so vocal about their support but still gives it their all when it comes to the topic of the RH Bill. In my third blog entry for the week, I would like to discuss next one of the outstanding media personality we have in the country right now, Ces Oreña-Drilon.
Born on July 08, 1961, Cecilia Victoria Oreña-Drilon, is an award winning broadcast journalist here in the Philippines. Having graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Research from the University of the Philippines Diliman, she joined ABS-CBN’s News and Current Affairs section in 1989. Up to this day, she is still working in the same network as one of their top broadcast journalists, with numerous news and public affairs program connected to her name. With her exemplary work in the field of media, she was given not just any Golden Dove Award in any category by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, but the highest credit namely the Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year during the 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards held last November 25, 2010. Ces Oreña-Drilon is married to Rock Drilon, a painter, and they have four children together.
Ces Oreña-Drilon began her career in ABS-CBN when she covered the arrest of Col. Gregorio Honasan for another network, which in turn captured ABS-CBN’s attention. Her first job was a correspondent to the Philippine Senate. She then worked again as a correspondent in another show from the same network, The World Tonight. In her stay in ABS-CBN, Ces Oreña-Drilon has appeared on the following news and public affairs programs: Pipol, The Correspondents, ABS-CBN Insider, Bandila, and TV Patrol (alternate anchor). In 2007, however, Ces Oreña-Drilon, together with other Filipino journalists, covered the Manila Peninsula rebellion and was detained by the Philippine Military because they allegedly broke protocols.
In June 2008, another unfortunate event happened to Ces Oreña-Drilon because of her job. The Abu Sayyaf held her hostage for ransom for nine days with her two cameramen. Ces Oreña-Drilon’s team was invited in Sulu for a talk. It was there that they were abducted and the Abu Sayyaf militants asked for P10 million to P30 million for their safe return.
As mentioned, I was really surprised by the number of prominent personalities who support the RH Bill, Ces Oreña-Drilon being one of them. I guess I was pretty much surprised by the fact that in her line of work, she is really not the one to support these kinds of issues. As a key figure in Philippine media, and as a woman, her support of the RH Bill can mean a lot to other Filipinos in the country, especially the women.
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