How a crime scene shattered one journalist’s emotional armor forever
A journalist’s early career in Angeles City demanded resilience and detachment. Covering crime scenes, court hearings, and tragedies shaped their approach to reporting. Yet one traumatic incident changed everything—both professionally and personally.
The writer began in local journalism at Sun Star Clark and Sun Star Pampanga, cutting their teeth on the police beat. Crime scenes, arson cases, and violent deaths became routine assignments. A camera lens provided distance, turning bloodshed into frames rather than raw emotion.
The shooting in Balibago marked a turning point. The journalist no longer views tragedy through the same lens, literal or metaphorical. What began as a career built on steel nerves now carries the weight of what was seen—and what could not be unseen.
