“Kapag ka, minsan
kasi, kapag marami kang alam, pero hindi mo din nai-she-share sa iba, wala rin.” - Carmen S. Basilla, SKPP Official
Nanay Carmen, the perfect example of a happy-humble leader.
Meet Nanay Carmen S. Basilla, 47, Samahan ng Kapisanan ng
Paco at Pandacan (SKPP) Preschool’s Official for Programs and Services, our
group’s Developmental Communication Professional.
The interview, which lasted for 30 minutes, was made
possible last Monday, September 24, 2012 at Barangay Bagong Barangay at
Pandacan, Manila.
*Interview Proper*
When asked about why she chose to be a DevComm Professional,
she started telling the story about her ups and downs in this field. A part of her story told that it wasn’t really
a decision rather a calling. “Pumayag ako
kasi para experience din.” Nanay Carmen said. She considered this
experience as a mission for her to help the people in their barangay even
without compensation. Indeed, Nanay Carmen is the kind of worker who doesn’t expect
anything in return.
She experienced being the Secretary of the organization, monitoring
the community’s condition and at the same time being the facilitator during
meetings. She also took charge of the Ukay-Ukay store, St. Scholastica’s
College, has donated to their organization, since St. Scho and SKPP are tie-ups
for 10 years now.
She was then asked by the founder to teach the kids in the
school since the founder was getting ill. And as always, she accepted the job
without hesitation and loved it.
The video below recaps her dedication to her job:
How to love thy job as for Nanay Carmen and her advice to everyone, well, most especially to the leaders:
Nanay Carmen, an inspiration, a servant-leader, a blessing.
Shiela Ramos interviews Nanay Carmen
After that 30-minute interview with her, Nanay Carmen, as what everyone fondly calls her, is an embodiment of true self service for others and a great example of noble humility. I really admire her commitment to her job in SKPP because she never thought of leaving the organization despite of the difficulties that she has been encountering. Even though, some of us would think that the kind of work that she has is not financially supporting her family, what is more important is the fact that she can contribute for the betterment of the organization she belongs. She wants to help the people around her, the members especially the nanay’s she is handling in her community. Her attitude towards her work serves as an inspiration for me to be a person for other people.
-Shiela Marie S. Ramos, ABMC-202C
Videographer/Photographer: Klara Martinez
Brainstorming of Questions: Anna Altre, Faith Valenzuela, Kim Almosa, Mich Rapadas
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