BHG - That is the thought of journalist Tran Thi Thu Phuong, reporter for Ha Giang Newspaper. For more than 10 years in the profession, she has written with empathy, responsibility and kept her "fire" never extinguished. Therefore, each journalistic work is profound, spreading humane and good values in life.
Born in Tuyen Quang province, after graduating with a bachelor's degree in journalism, Thu Phuong worked at Ha Giang Newspaper in 2013. Since 2014, she has been assigned to be in charge of and monitor Bac Quang district, a large area with diverse cultures of the Tay, Dao, Kinh, Nung, Pa Then ethnic groups... With the motto of "sticking to the area, deep in the base, solid information, right direction", through each working trip, each conversation with cadres, party members and people, she has found different topics and materials among the myriad of vivid pictures in the flow of life.
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| Journalist Tran Thi Thu Phuong at the First National Press Awards Ceremony on the National Assembly and People's Councils (Dien Hong Awards) in 2023. |
For journalist Thu Phuong, every journalistic work begins with the urge of a journalist. That is why she does not choose topics just to enter the contest, but chooses issues that are "hot", moving, have the power to spread or contain stories that need to be spoken. There are topics that come from the journey with the people such as unfortunate lives; from political depth such as Party building, administrative reform; reflecting good people, good deeds, good models, creative ways of developing the economy, eliminating bad customs, building a civilized lifestyle... All must be correct, accurate in terms of information and orientation, but must reach the hearts of readers with authenticity. Only then will the work leave a lasting mark and value.
One of the memories that journalist Thu Phuong remembers most is when she wrote the article: Dan Puc field "cries for help" in Tan Thanh 3 village, Lien Hiep commune (Bac Quang). That was in early 2023, when she followed the people's reflections to the field, she saw the whole field that used to produce 2 rice crops a year suddenly full of pumps and water pipes. The fields were cracked, the rice seedlings were yellow, and people were rushing to ask for water from everywhere... The reason was that during the construction process to handle traffic black spots on National Highway 279, hundreds of cubic meters of soil filled up Phai Phia canal, the main source of irrigation water for more than 12 hectares of spring rice.
Journalist Thu Phuong confided: “When I left the field that day, my heart was heavy because I knew that many people were still “waiting”, waiting for the authorities, waiting for the construction unit, waiting for a response to the petition to “rescue” the field that had been sent for many months without a response. After being published, the article received positive feedback from the local government and related departments and branches. Just a few days later, the dredging of the buried ditch was carried out. The irrigation water source returned to Dan Puc, the fields gradually revived and people were able to produce on schedule. That was when I truly felt more clearly the value of journalism, not only reflecting the current situation but also being a voice to clear up bottlenecks from reality to help people have more faith in justice and reason.”
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| Journalist Tran Thi Thu Phuong interviewed tourists to write a long-form article “Tourism reaches new heights, agriculture improves quality”. |
Comrade Luong Tien Dung, Standing Deputy Secretary of Bac Quang District Party Committee, said: “Over many years in charge of the area, journalist Tran Thi Thu Phuong has always had close ties with local Party committees and authorities; is an energetic person, closely following reality, objectively and comprehensively reflecting on Party building and socio-economic development of the locality. Each year, she personally has about 100 news and articles about the district published in the printed and electronic newspapers of Ha Giang Newspaper. Through each work, we clearly feel the serious investment and constructive perspective of a dedicated journalist. Her articles have contributed significantly to the District Party Committee in successfully carrying out the political tasks set out in each term.”
Not only is she the main writer of Ha Giang Newspaper, journalist Thu Phuong is also dedicated and willing to share her experiences, helping new reporters learn how to observe, find problems from small details, and extract valuable materials to perfect and improve the quality of journalistic works. Thanks to her dedication, courage, and meticulousness in every word, young journalist Thu Phuong is always trusted by the Editorial Board of Ha Giang Newspaper to be the team leader, to carry out many key topics, political issues, long-term series of articles, requiring high requirements, innovative thinking, creativity, sensitivity, and rich and diverse forms of expression.
With her tireless efforts and hard work, journalist Thu Phuong has recorded remarkable achievements through quality journalistic works. Among the total number of journalism awards that have been awarded, it is necessary to mention prestigious national awards such as: 1 C prize of the Golden Hammer and Sickle Award for Party building in 2023; 1 Encouragement prize of the First National Press Award for the National Assembly and People's Council (Dien Hong Award) in 2023; 1 Encouragement prize for the Transport sector in 2023 - 2024; 1 work entered the final round of the Golden Hammer and Sickle Award for Party building in 2021. At the same time, there were 6 works that won the A prize; 19 works that won the B prize; dozens of works that won the C prize, Encouragement prize and excellent thematic awards of the province and region. In recognition of these contributions, journalist Thu Phuong was honored to receive a Certificate of Merit from the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee; 5 Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for outstanding achievements in the province's journalism, information and propaganda career.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025). In that flow, journalists in remote areas like journalist Thu Phuong still quietly go, quietly write, sow faith, light, and good values that true journalism strives for. From those tireless steps, the journey of journalism in the far North of the Fatherland will certainly reap more sweet fruits.
Article and photos: MOC LAN
Source: https://baohagiang.vn/van-hoa/202506/viet-bang-trach-nhiem-va-trai-tim-nguoi-cam-but-297752a/
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