Maybe my biological clock is just ticking a bit faster, but I’ve been catching myself more and more observing and enjoying the company of these little folk.

From playing with my friend’s children to talking to tweeners and below, kids are just plain fascinating. From their genuine curiosity to the unpretentious demeanor they show to the world, young people are the perfect respite from the doldrums of the adult world. Perhaps my jolly perspective would be different if I had a kid of my own (thank goodness I’m free from any parental responsibilities… for now), but in the meanwhile I am happy to settle for playing kuya or tito to these amazing and talented children which I have the pleasure of seeing day in and day out.

Today’s Mojo:lations showcases one of the most talented kids I know and have the honor of working with – Miguel Sarne a.k.a "Little Man Guile!"

It all started with a phone call

I can remember the day almost two years ago when a "Miguel" called into our morning radio program on Magic 89.9. A mere 10-years old, but with the vocabulary of a 20-something, this listener Miguel wowed us DJ’s with his surprising command of wit and humor.

Impressed with his frankness and, dare I say it… cuteness factor, Mo Twister immediately invited him to come to our station the next day to go on air with the Good Times crew. And when Miguel Sarne showed up the next day, the response of the listening public was unanimous. They just ate up the pint-sized motor-mouth and the rest is history; this talented 10-year-old was hired on the spot.

Now a weekly co-host on Good Times, Miguel has taken the monicker "Little Man Guile" to a new level with his uncannily intelligent banter for a boy who has yet to be circumcised! He made the cut (sorry for the pun) in an industry which is difficult for aspiring broadcasters twice his age to penetrate, and is now the youngest DJ in Philippine history!

"I feel like just like one of the DJs here on magic," says Guile. "I talk like them and I can make a conversation with adults and not talk like a kid."

Keeping it in the family

The only son of Leonardo Romano Sarne (a reporter for Radio ng Bayan and Malacañang Press Office) and Marou Pahati Sarne (announcer for DWIZ and newspaper writer), it would look like that working in media runs in the blood for Guile. However, the young DJ, who just turned 13, says he never thought this would happen even in his wildest dreams.

"I didn’t want to be on radio before. I wanted to be a filmmaker or a musician. Becoming a DJ was a hidden blessing!"

Aside from working in radio, Miguel also keeps himself busy with voicing commercials and dubbing television show. In his free time he likes to do animations on his laptop and make mini-movies.

While doing all these things wasn’t enough, topping his schedule off with school might seem like a daunting task for any kid his age. But rest assured, Miguel says he doesn’t feel the stress.

"Before, my teachers would get mad because they said that I wouldn’t have this radio job forever and that it would just fade away. They said I should just concentrate on my studies and not focus on work," admits Miguel. "But I made up my mind… the reason why you study is to get a good job. I’m lucky I can do both at the same time."

From Radio to Reality TV

Having made his mark on primetime radio, "Little Man Guile" is now poised to bring his brand of youthful intelligence to the small screen as host of the newest television reality show for aspiring teen journalists on RPN 9.

"Newswatch Junior Edition" is the 30-minute weekly show, airing from May 16 to August 8, 2008, Fridays, from 8:00 am to 8:30 am, which will feature nine budding journalists who were selected from hundreds of applicants from different schools.

"It’s a reality TV show for Kids by KIDS!" exclaims Guile. "Us kids do all the research and reporting. We even get our own PC’s for work."

Guile will join the nine other talented teens as they learn the basics of broadcasting from the experts, including the President of RPN 9, former Senator and broadcasting legend Orly Mercado.

Veteran journalists Dody Lacuna, Marigold Haber and Pal Marquez will impart their knowledge on news gathering, editing and post-production. They will also visit Malacañang, the Upper and Lower Houses of Congress and the AFP and PNP headquarters where they will learn field news reporting.