a bright leaf agriculture journalism award (2007), dost media awards citation (2006), and twice-finalist as best magazine talk show (and best talk show host in 2004 and 2005)  in the kapisanan ng mga brodkaster ng pilipinas - womantalk is indeed leaving the air with a bang.

the only women's show in dwiz (and probably in the am band) where men, lesbians and  gays are active participants as well, is signing off on january 4, 2008.

the management decided to end the program while it's still at its peak. and they think that we have already served the people well in the four years that i handled the show alone.

mel estonilo, our former news director, conceptualized and hosted the program eight years ago to provide a light but informative women's program in the am band. she deviated from the usual heavy discussion on women's issues and focused more on providing positive thoughts to the listening public.

she incorporated mysticism with reality, fun with serious subjects. i just continued what she started when she left the station to pursue another career path.

we had psychics, meditation gurus, healers, outstanding women, entrepreneurs and ordinary men and women who live eccentric and colorful lives retelling their stories or their God-given gifts in the program.

tita anthea (ty), our resident psychic who is also a former united nations employee and a teacher, clicked well with the public not only because of her gift of perception but also because of her wise and practical advice to the listeners.

and i was there just to guide my guests who are indeed the stars of the show - that's why i am so grateful to all of my interviewees in the four years that womantalk has been on air.

i am sad that good things have to come to an end. but that's what life is all about - moving on and letting go. i am thankful that i have been given an opportunity to continue this great task of providing information and entertainment amidst a boring hour and a confused state of the nation.