For GMA News’ Jiggy Manicad, there is no other way to deliver news and tell stories but to present them as truthfully as possible. The broadcast journalist looks back at his award-winning coverage and news stories in the last two decades in a book he authored and titled, On The Edge.
“In the last 20 years, I have tried my best to practice journalism the simplest way possible and this is to get the facts no matter how difficult the obstacles may be. I have realized that this is the best way to serve God and my country,” shares Manicad, currently the co-anchor of GMA’s 24 Oras Weekend, co-host of public affairs program Reporter’s Notebook, and anchor of GMA News TV newscast Quick Response Team (QRT).
On The Edge deals with stories of national and international importance, with Filipinos at its core and context. In addition to narrating the stories behind each story, he also shares coverage techniques and lessons useful to students and broadcast news practitioners alike.
GMA News’ Jessica Soho, referred to in the network as news pillar and is a Peabody awardee, wrote the foreword on the book.
On The Edge was launched on Sept. 14 at the Manila International Book Fair held at the SMX Convention Center. It was one of the highlights of the event’s opening day.
Anvil Publishing published the book and is available at all National Bookstore and Powerbooks outlets nationwide.