FOR THE SANCTITY OF THE BALLOT

Raymond Ciriaco

The tasks of being an election observer for Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) are: conduct observation missions; hold post-election follow-up meetings with relevant members, election commissions, and other stakeholders; and promote transparent and credible elections in Asian countries. Sounds simple enough. But when you get assigned to an area where security officials require you to wear a bulletproof vest and helmet for safety, this chances the picture entirely.

IT'S JOJO A... ALL THE WAY!

One of the my career's highlights in 2014 is getting the chance to interview my idol Jojo Alejar, the host and producer of the long running late night talk show The Medyo Late Night Show. It really was an awesome interview, plus the fact that we did it in his set. Awesome, right? This article of mine about him was originally published in Philippine Rotary magazine, May 2014 issue.


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THE TALK SHOW HOST

For 10 years, Alfredo Rizalito P. Alejar , popularly known as Jojo A., has been doing his job of making TV viewers smile before they hit the sack with his witty monologues, co
medy skits, no-nonsense interviews and his signature dance moves in his program The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. When asked about his secret of the longevity of his nightly talk show, his reply --passion plus prayer.