Teacher Jullie

JUST A THOUGHT: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.” – Beyonce

TEACHER JULLIE: The editor/mentor/tormentor in Jullie Daza never rests.

Back in the-mid-70s, Bibeth Orteza and I learned much from her as writersproducers of an early TV show of hers, “Business With Pleasure,” on RPN-9.

Still writing furiously three times a week in Manila Bulletin and Tempo, she continues teaching young journalists how to write clearly yet concisely in that trademark language of hers, perky and stylish, yet always on-point.

When one has come up with a worthy piece, Teacher Jullie, in her usual act of spontaneity and magnanimity, is usually the first to call your attention, text you a congratulatory message that you have done well.

Jullie’s word means a lot to newbie journalists, and even to old fogeys, who need a bit of reassurance every now and then.

They go a long way, Jullie, in the pursuit of this much challenged, oldest profession of ours.

Thank you, Jullie, and best wishes on your (June 15) birthday!

TV STAR: Jullie hosted quite a number of TV programs in her long career as a journalist that started in the 1960s.

Aside from “Business With Pleasure,” there was “Tell The People” and the self-titled magazine show “Jullie.”

At one point, she also hosted a game show, would you believe?

Jullie was one of the first multi-media personalities coming from print. She had this way with asking questions, at once child-like and candid, often catching her interviewee by surprise.

Today’s youth are missing out on Jullie Daza’s crackling, humor-filled, individualistic interviewing style.