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Hi, I'm Bea! I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. My works are focused on news, feature, and copywriting. I am interested in using writing as a tool to simplify complicated topics and to communicate design.

I have written and reported for local newspapers The Manila Times and BusinessMirror, online media Inquirer.net and Hinge Inquirer Publications. I have also worked with Make Good MNL and POP Training.

Online Editorial

Nolisoli • October 14, 2019

Pinoy barbecue wins people’s choice awards in world's biggest European street food competition

Last Sept. 28-29, Filipino couple Alfie and Carmelita Escabarte won the People’s Choice Awards in the European Street Food Annual Awards (ESFA) held in Malmo, Sweden.

Nolisoli • September 10, 2019

A Filipino sculptor carves chess pieces inspired by Jose Rizal’s novels

If there’s one way to bring story characters into life, it could be through sculpting.

Nolisoli • August 20, 2019

Who can and cannot confiscate your driver’s license?

Imagine you’re carefully driving along EDSA when a traffic enforcer suddenly flags down your car and asks you to stop on the sideroad.

Nolisoli • August 12, 2019

Artists deserve more than just free meals and "exposure"

It happens in different situations whether a writer was told to worry about the fee after publishing his work, a graphic designer chasing a client after not receiving her due, or dancers getting their free meals as compensation after their performance.

Copywriting Materials

Unset • March 10, 2020

From the island to the rainforest: The Malasimbo magic lies within

There's a 'brand new feeling' that awed the attendees of Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival as the weekend wasn't just all about arts and music but also wellness and healing. Find out what happened during the festival at its new home at the La Mesa Eco Park with Explore Philippines #MalasimboMagic

Unset • March 9, 2020

Ebe Dancel turns his songs into graceful, beautiful monuments of yesterday, in first solo show

"Maybe it's his way of saying goodbye to the last 20 years. Maybe he's ready to wrap everything up and start something new." Ebe Dancel just told the story of his 20-year journey in the Filipino music industry during his solo concert last Feb. 29. Hear the story of Dancel's monuments of yesterday via GMA News #Ebe20Years #EbeXMSM

Unset • February 24, 2020

A decade in the making: Mae returns to ‘MAEnila’ for a special intimate show

Find out the reason why the Virginia-based indie rock trio Mae feel like Manila is "home away from home" and returning after a decade "feels like visiting old friends" when they performed last December via InqPOP #Maenila

Unset • February 19, 2020

Enjoy local music live and on tape at Cassette Store Day Philippines

ICYMI: Three acts from different regions told us about their own cassette tape memories during the Cassette Store Day Philippines last year. Check out what artists bedtime television, TIM ÄWÄ, and ビクターＭＫＩＩ had to say about their music with Young STAR #CDSPH2019

Newspaper Articles

The Manila Times | Twitter hashtags, anyone?

The Manila Times | Twitter hashtags, anyone?

The Manila Times | Honoring the dads away from home

The Manila Times | Honoring the dads away from home

BusinessMirror | PHL: Next investment harbor for Italian firms

BusinessMirror | PHL: Next investment harbor for Italian firms