July 21, 2008 - Ted Lerner – Author of “Hey, Joe”, columnist, and sports commentator
July 4, 2008 - Mario Deriquito - Director For Ayala Foundation; Project Director of GILAS
June 2, 2008 - Von Hernandez – Executive Director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia
May 9, 2008 - Viva Andrada - Author of “Survival - Your Guide to Life”, Volunteer at Hands On Manila, and Co-owner of Fashion Art (F*ART)
April 23, 2008 - Hon. Felix Santos – Barangay Kagawad and Chief of Brgy. Ugong Rescue Team
April 13, 2008 - Ray Dean Salvosa - Managing Director of Consuelo Foundation
April 8, 2008 - Cecill Artates - “Sherpa” at Hands On Manila
April 1, 2008 - Leonora “Norie” Garcia - Executive Director of Hands On Manila
For a foreigner, the Philippines would simply seem chaotic. As for a word from an Australian who once visited the country, the Philippines is “orderly disorganized.”
And this is what Ted Lerner is looking for. Ted, author, columnist and sports commentator, first came to the Philippines in 1991, traveling back and forth until he finally decided to settle in the country in 1994.
But for him, beyond the pandemonium lies the people who have captivated his heart.
“My first impression of the Philippines was that it’s sheer chaos,” Ted said. “Outwardly, and on first impressions, it just feels like that, as if there is no order.”
“But then there are the people, and I couldn’t believe how friendly everyone was.”
In this (email) interview, Ted talks about his career and his love for journalism. He shares his insights on travels and the wonders of exploration. Importantly, he talks about the Philippines and Filipinos, and why he had finally decided to live in a country where “traffic rules are merely suggestions”.
Humorous and insightful—this interview will surely make you smile and stand proud of being Filipino.
All these and more only here on Greater Good Philippines.
Please visit http://www.hey-joe.net for more of Ted Lerner’s works.
