The Voice of Emer Rojas

Emer Rojas, a former radio announcer who suffered his worst nightmare: he lost his voice when he contracted cancer of the vocal chords which had to be surgically removed.

But with the help of a small device, he regained his voice but now sounds like a robot. Like other cancer survivors, he lives on borrowed time. But Emer also becomes a man on a mission. Emer uses his voice to draw attention to his cause: anti-smoking. He speaks on campuses and even returns to radio booths to champion his cause.

Documentary presented by Howie Severino and his I-Witness team shown 2008

CREDITS:

Marissa L. Flores
Executive-In-Charge of Production

Nessa S. Valdellon
Program Manager

Howie G. Severino
Host/writer

Ramil de Jesus
Executive Producer

Nowell Cuanang
Field Producer/Director

Egay Navarro
Jason Dimla
Dennis Torres
Cameramen

Ma. Criselda Sto. Domingo
Researcher

Chelsea N. Sombillo
Production Coordinator

Bb. Abril Carpio
Production Assistant

Elmer Gatchalian
Script Editor

Jessie Bernardo
Asst. Cameraman

Ivy Q. Magparangalan
Production Administrator

Ma. Cristina Macatulad
Edit Supervisor

Antonio Payomo III
Rayziel Rosento
Bb. Abril Carpio
Editors

Francis Almario
Graphic Artist

Noli Liwag
Master Editor

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• tobacco control
• laryngeal cancer
• survivor
• true story
• anti-smoking
• advocacy
• smoking hazards
• health warning
• Ateneo
• DZBB
• Breathewell
• Howie Severino
• cigarette
• smoking
• dangers
• hope
• mission
• interview
• cause
• tobacco
• story
• Emer
• Rojas
• New
• Vois

[RiideCymbal]

I wasn't a heavy smoker at all, but I quit a few months ago. I'm happy I did.

[14kira]

yes.. we young teenagers should stop or rather not try to smoke. i mean.. whats the use? try asking yourself why am i smoking.. is there something good in the future that smoking will bring?.. think about it guys..