Doland castro biography

“Journalist ba ako, o survivor?”

The exact words that Mr. Donald Castro, a senior reporter from ABS-CBN, wittily shares to summarize his 15 years of journey in the field of journalism.

Given the odds of the highly-competitive world of journalism, Castro believes that surviving is a must.

Reporting and writing for the truth will help you fight the rotten system, rather than being a slave or worse, being a part of it.

Life at risk

“Fighter talaga ako.”

This is what he tells himself when put into life-threatening situations.

He is currently handling the police or PNP (Philippine National Police) beat of ABS-CBN News.

Journalists these days are faced with risks that often test their abilities and strengths in the media industry.

“Nasubukan ko ng muntik mamatay sa trabahong ito.

Nasubukan ko ng masabugan ng granada, lumubog sa landslide sa Quezon at matutukan ng baril sa stasyon ng police,” he answered when asked about the issues on threats. “Lahat ‘yan may risk eh,