winning bangketa shot

'm so happy about this cover story. I've been working (and stressing) on this for the past couple of weeks just so we could get the cover. I supervised the shoot and interview, researched, and got to meet wonderful and funny people in the process. Since this is my first cover pitch to get approved, it's double the pressure.
Aside from the people I worked with, Joel Calderon himself is inspiring. In his quiet and unassuming ways, he is the embodiment of passionate perseverance. Just what makes him extraordinary? Read his story in Starweek's July 12 issue.
Another job perk? A society columnist asked for his contact details. I don't know why, but hopefully for more publicity, which of course, equals to more sponsorships. Charity just makes you feel so damn good, doesn't it? Especially when I'm actually doing it as part of my job. I'm so happy for him, I hope he wins more races. Next, Tour de France?


And yeah, the chosen cover photo was based on my peg- the bangketa shot. LOL.

Update
Online version now up: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=485868&publicationSubCategoryId=90