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Briane Basa

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Multimedia journalist based in Manila. 🇵🇭 Views are my own. 📧 ibrianedp@gmail.com
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EXCLUSIVE: Uncertainty looms over local resort owners following self-demolition orders from govt.

EXCLUSIVE: Uncertainty looms over local resort owners following self-demolition orders from govt.

TV5 — EXCLUSIVE: Somewhere in the northeastern tip of the Philippines, Nangaramoan is a hidden gem that is being discovered little by little. But amid the quietness of the pristine white beaches lies the years-long struggle between authorities and local resort owners. The government wants these resorts demolished over technicalities in the law. Meanwhile, the locals appeal to those in power to help them make the most out of the little that they have. Uncertainty looms even more, now that the head of these resort owners has passed away.
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In-depth: Social messaging scams

In-depth: Social messaging scams

TV5 — Even as the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Law is in effect, scammers still get to trick people into giving away their money. Social messaging apps like Viber, WhatsApp, and Telegram have become the new breeding grounds for scams because these are not covered by the law.
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W.H.O.: Loneliness now a global public health concern

W.H.O.: Loneliness now a global public health concern

One News — The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a global public health concern. According to a clinical psychologist, loneliness can stem from various factors, including family, money, career, and culture.
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LIVE: Christmas light show greets mall goers in southern Metro Manila

LIVE: Christmas light show greets mall goers in southern Metro Manila

TV5 — Christmas has come to the Manila Bay area! A conglomerate's subsidiary has lit up its hectare-wide garden and surprised mall goers with a 4D show on a giant LED wall in its mall in Parañaque City, Metro Manila. This live report aired on TV5's flagship newscast 'Frontline Pilipinas.'
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Six Navotas cops charged over fatal shooting of teen

Six Navotas cops charged over fatal shooting of teen

One News — At least six cops in Navotas City, Metro Manila have been detained and charged after the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy who was mistaken for a murder suspect.
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Task scams: Dubious "easy money" texts target moonlighters

Task scams: Dubious "easy money" texts target moonlighters

TV5 — Heads up, job seekers! Be alert when you get a call or a text message offering part-time work in exchange for easy money. You might get yourselves trapped in a task scam.
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What does it take for a Filipino to buy a house?

What does it take for a Filipino to buy a house?

GMA News — Shelter is supposed to be a basic need. But to even choose to take a risk and buy a house is already a luxury for many Filipinos. It's not just about money. It's also about a system that allows a few and deprives others of the freedom to choose.
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How did South Africa detect the Omicron COVID-19 variant fast?

How did South Africa detect the Omicron COVID-19 variant fast?

GMA News and Public Affairs — What is genomic surveillance in the first place? By looking at South Africa's best practices, we see how important this measure is in beating the coronavirus.
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Can billionaires solve world hunger?

Can billionaires solve world hunger?

GMA News and Public Affairs — World Food Programme chief David Beasley believes that if billionaires could just shell out a small portion of their money, many hungry people around the world can be fed. But is money the only key to putting food on the table? A sustainability report says otherwise.
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What is the International Criminal Court?

What is the International Criminal Court?

GMA News and Public Affairs — We break down for you what the International Criminal Court is and what it does as it is set to formally investigate the killings that happened under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on illegal drugs,
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9/11 and the crisis in Afghanistan

9/11 and the crisis in Afghanistan

GMA News and Public Affairs — On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we look back at the alliances that have changed over time and have led to the "war on terror" waged by the United States. Where does Afghanistan — as well as the Taliban, who have regained power — fit in this complex picture?
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Why should we pay attention to the latest climate change report?

Why should we pay attention to the latest climate change report?

GMA News and Public Affairs — "We might see more frequent Yolandas (Haiyans)." I sat down with Manila Observatory Executive Director Jett Villarin, SJ, a former member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to ask him what the sixth IPCC assessment means for us.
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ISRAEL VS. PALESTINE: Paano nagsimula? | Stand for Truth

ISRAEL VS. PALESTINE: Paano nagsimula? | Stand for Truth

GMA News and Public Affairs — What could be worse than the pandemic? For people in the Middle East, it's the violence between Israel and Palestine.
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Mga Kapitbahay!: Galawan ng Southeast Asian countries sa South China Sea

Mga Kapitbahay!: Galawan ng Southeast Asian countries sa South China Sea

GMA News and Public Affairs — (What's up, neighbors?: Southeast Asian countries' response to the South China Sea dispute) How have our Southeast Asian neighbors Indonesia and Vietnam approached the maritime dispute in the South China Sea?
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Endgame Postponed: Bakit muling lumobo ang COVID-19 cases sa India?

Endgame Postponed: Bakit muling lumobo ang COVID-19 cases sa India?

GMA News and Public Affairs — (Endgame Postponed: Why have coronavirus cases skyrocketed in India?) India is back to square one as a steeper second wave of coronavirus cases hits the country. What factors are in play?
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'Di na Natuto?: Ang agawan sa West Philippine Sea (Lesson Not Learned?: The West Philippine Sea Row)

'Di na Natuto?: Ang agawan sa West Philippine Sea (Lesson Not Learned?: The West Philippine Sea Row)

GMA News and Public Affairs — Around 160 Chinese ships are still in Philippine waters. This is not the first time this happened. In fact, the situation today is a result of a long history of misses by the Philippines.
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Meet the Filipino-Canadian voice of Bugs Bunny

Meet the Filipino-Canadian voice of Bugs Bunny

CNN Philippines — Young Eric Bauza loved cartoons, including Bugs Bunny. Years later, this Filipino-Canadian would land the coveted role of voicing the iconic character.
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The Unexpected Joys in 2020

The Unexpected Joys in 2020

CNN Philippines — (Aired on "The Final Word with Rico Hizon," Dec. 30, 2020) I had the honor of writing the script that capped CNN Philippines' evening newscasts for 2020. Netizens earlier gave their "two" cents on 2020 — two words to describe the year. I got some of their answers and weaved them into a micro year-ender.
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MRT-3 situationer on first day of lockdown

MRT-3 situationer on first day of lockdown

CNN Philippines — Long line of passengers waiting at the MRT-3 Quezon Ave. Station. Social distancing not observed on the first day of lockdown in the country. I went live on Facebook using Teradek Live:Air Solo (now Airmix Solo).
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Nasa isip at puso mo pa ba ang 'Panatang Makabayan'?

Nasa isip at puso mo pa ba ang 'Panatang Makabayan'?

CNN Philippines — Nasa isip at puso mo pa ba ang Panatang Makabayan? Tunay ka bang Pilipino sa isip, sa salita at sa gawa?
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Mga campaign poster nagkalat sa Quezon City

Mga campaign poster nagkalat sa Quezon City

I produced a sample package about an issue in my community during the 2019 Philippine elections: Local candidates' posters being put up almost everywhere. I shot all videos using an iPhone 6S, recorded my script using Voice Memos, and put it all together using the iMovie app.
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The Pacific Plaza condominium protesters who went on hunger strike

The Pacific Plaza condominium protesters who went on hunger strike

CNN Philippines — Pacific Plaza Towers is a posh condominium at the heart of Bonifacio Global City — but under its glassy exterior is a serious labor problem.
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Executive order on contractualization dismays workers

Executive order on contractualization dismays workers

The GUIDON — Labor groups and sector allies take their fight vs. contractualization on the streets on Labor Day. This time, they are not sitting well with an executive order signed by President Duterte on the said issue. I shot the videos using an iPhone 5S, recorded my script using Voice Memos, and put them together using Adobe Premiere Pro. I also used Adobe AfterEffects for the supers.
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Labor sector marches vs. Duterte, Marcos

Labor sector marches vs. Duterte, Marcos

The GUIDON — Thousands of anti-Marcos protesters gather in multiple rallies with the main demonstration at the People Power Monument in Quezon City. This package marks my first foray into mobile journalism. I shot the videos using an iPhone 5S, recorded my script using Voice Memos, and put them together using Adobe Premiere Pro.
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