TG Tower's lobby was quieter than usual, but only because security had expanded the controlled area. The building was hosting another press briefing, and this time the media presence was larger. The announcement of the TG Foundation had created momentum, and everyone expected the next steps to either reinforce or undermine the public trust Timothy had earned.
It was nine forty-eight in the morning. Reporters from GMA, ABS-CBN, CNN Philippines, Manila Bulletin, and several regional stations stood in front of the press wall set up beside the main escalators. Camera crews adjusted equipment. Microphones were tested. Voices echoed across the marble flooring.
On the second-floor balcony, Hana reviewed her outline one more time. She had prepared the announcement for days, checking numbers, descriptions, and timelines. Timothy insisted on simple language. No corporate jargon. No sweeping claims. Just concrete plans.
