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Biena Magbitang

Philippines, Quezon City
As seen in: Climate Tracker, ABS-CBN News, InsiderPH
Covers:  Climate, Politics, Business, Energy, Foreign Affairs,
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Biena Magbitang’s Biography

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Biena Magbitang is an award-winning journalist from Philippines, with extensive experience in reporting on climate change, energy policies, and foreign relations in Southeast Asia. She currently serves as the Asia Regional Director for Climate Tracker, where she mentors journalists, reports on high-level summits, and moderates roundtable discussions. She has received numerous accolades for her exceptional work, including a silver and bronze medal in the New York Festivals Awards.

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Biena Magbitang’s Journalist Portfolio

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Arroyo's House takeover valid, Nograles says

Arroyo's House takeover valid, Nograles says

MANILA - Davao City 1st District Rep. Karlo Nograles on Monday said the election of Pampanga Rep. Gloria Maca…

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ABS-CBN News on Twitter

ABS-CBN News on Twitter

WATCH: New House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo mum on House coup. | via Biena Magbitang, ABS-CBN News https…

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AFP asks Duterte to form task force to end communist insurgency

AFP asks Duterte to form task force to end communist insurgency

MANILA - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has urged President Rodrigo Duterte to create a national t…

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China weather stations in Spratlys meant to intimidate Duterte: analyst

China weather stations in Spratlys meant to intimidate Duterte: analyst

MANILA - Foreign analysts have urged the Duterte administration to protest China's weather stations in the Sp…

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Warmer

Warmer

Atom Araullo traces the impact of climate challenge from the modern waterworld that is Artex Compound in Mala…

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Warmer

Warmer

Atom Araullo traces the impact of climate challenge from the modern waterworld that is Artex Compound in Mala…

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Articles

Philippines puts ex-energy chief in charge of nature. Risky move or the right one? – Climate Tracker Asia

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By Biena Magbitang
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The rhythm is unmistakable. Polished shoes. Measured words. Suits gliding between large halls and panel rooms. At the back, a solar company’s booth offers chocolate — a small comfort in an otherwise stiff atmosphere. If you’re lucky, they’ll also hand you an origami crane — something gentle to hold as you move between hope and the weight of long, exhausting transitions.
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DOE: More Filipino voters see energy security, renewables as key election issues

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By Biena Magbitang
| InsiderPH
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said the findings, from a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, reflect growing public awareness of energy issues as a political concern. “Even if the results are anecdotal, that is good news,” Lotilla said at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue. “It means more people are conscious about the issues confronting our energy sector and the need to think long term.” With the elections just two months away, energy reliability has taken center stage.
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Philippines rejoins global energy club, courts investors in Berlin summit

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By Biena Magbitang
| InsiderPH
In an exclusive interview at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD), Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said the Marcos administration is reviving international partnerships that had stalled in recent years and working to turn domestic renewable energy goals into bankable projects. “We’re here to meet with a number of investors that have expressed interest in investing in the Philippines,” Lotilla said.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I started my career in journalism as a researcher for a documentary series.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I still have my old typewriter. My grandfather actually gifted me with two.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

It's a tie between Sloan Sabbith and MacKenzie McHale

Awards

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New York Festivals Awards - TV & Film Awards

2011 - Biography-Profiles

Silver Medal Awardee

New York Festivals Awards - TV & Film Awards

2011 - Community Portraits

Bronze Medal Awardee

New York Festivals Awards - TV & Film Awards

2017 - Climate Change and Sustainability

Bronze Medal Awardee

New York Festivals-United Nations Department of Public Information Awards

2017

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union TV Awards

2016 - Most Promising Programme

Finalist