With the shutdown of ABS-CBN that had occurred just this year due to an unsettlement between the company and the Philippine Government, it has made most of the citizens, including me and my family, to look for other options for news sources. And what other option was already available and trusted as well? That would be GMA Network’s news program, 24 Oras. Going further to what I’ll be talking about today, it would be about one of the program’s assiduous news anchors, Carmela Corro Tiangco-Cornejo, or more widely known as “Mel Tiangco”. Though originally being one of the anchors of ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol back then, she eventually reached GMA Network, being a co-anchor to Mike Enriquez in 24 Oras, and a host to the show “Magpakailanman” and “Powerhouse”.
She’s especially likeable as per the fact that she’s considered as one of the most credible news anchors in the country. Even being referred to as the 9th Most Trusted Filipino in the Trust Poll of the 2010 issue of the Asian Edition of Reader’s Digest. Moreover, in her reports, she’s remained completely credible, reliable, and unbiased. She has also stayed true to her network’s maxim which is “Walang bahid pulitika” or “Untainted by politics” throughout her 38 years of service. Though not only does she deliver factual news, she also offers comprehensive coverage to the articles, presenting them passionately, clearly, confidently, and effectively as well.
Upon researching more, I found this particular statement of hers, “It’s simple. Be interested. Because if you’re not interested and you just like the glamour life – you don’t even read the newspapers and you don’t care if the children run around malnourished – then it’s not for you. You have to be interested in the people. That’s the bottom line because news is what? It’s the people! All events happen because of people. All of these events that are covered in the news, it’s all about people. So, you have to be interested in people, you have to like the profession.” With that specific statement alone, I could see how dedicated, passionate, and professional she is, adding to the factors making her likeable. As for what makes her unlikeable, there are none. She’s completely remained free of issues, except for her problem with ABS-CBN which was solely due to the company, not her. Concerning my parent’s thoughts on her good qualities, both of them have given only positive reactions and praises. With comments like, “I admire how she reports with clarity and conviction,” and “With her and her partner’s credible reports, are one of the reasons as to why I’m a Kapuso in the first place.” I couldn’t agree more with their statements.
After having been a news anchor for about 38 years now, she’s managed to attract a lot of GMA Network’s viewers due to how effectively she seemed to impart and convey the news to the public. Not only has she precisely presented her news articles, but she’s also managed to do it again, without being biased, and without settling for anything less as well. Those must of course be due to her dedication and passion for her profession. Though things weren’t easy for her at the start, she’s become who she is today solely because of her hard work and perseverance. Despite already being used to listening to the news anchors in TV Patrol ever since I was young, I’ve now managed to appreciate her as well. I could even say that she’s become one of my most admired news anchors.
Furthermore, with imparting information being a part of her job, it could be said that she’s mostly involved with the Information Function of Communication. Though she also uses Regulation and Control in a way that by her informing others of the necessary things to be aware of, she’s also aiding and regulating the behaviors of the listeners, ensuring they’ll be able to identify the right things to do. Ultimately, Ms. Tiangco will always be remembered and known as one of the greatest female news anchors in the country, and that she also truly does a marvelous job at effectively communicating what she wants to convey to the public.
