WIA Episode 14 | BASILAN Part 2: Exploring the Future (co-written by Ed Lingao and Gretchen Ho)

WATCH TIL THE VERY END! This is part 2 of our Basilan special.
In Part 2: Exploring the Future, the exploration of the island province continues as we dive deeper into its tumultuous history and ongoing efforts to maintain peace.
After our eye-opening visit to Al-Barka, we're on the move to uncover more through the towns of Tipo-Tipo, Sumisip, and Maluso; unveiling the island's hidden treasures and discovering the potential that Basilan holds when it comes to tourism.
This episode shifts the focus from the past, to the future, with the Youth of Basilan being the perfect conduit and representation. Scars and wounds have gone so deep, yet aspirations among the youth remain strong. Maybe the key to breaking generational cycles is with them.
In the first ever Basilan Youth Congress, provincial board member Amin Hataman, who is the son of former-governor and now-congressman Mujiv Hataman, brings together voices from the different towns of Basilan, young leaders who are starting to take their power and are now being given enough space, silence and sanctity to dream.
Veteran journalist Ed Lingao is also accompanied on this trip by wife Esther, bringing with them some laptops and solar lamps to donate as part of The Laptop Project, in honor of their late daughter Ellie, who had a great love for knowledge. Gretchen Ho brings volleyballs for the kids, and a lesson or two about the sport.
These are valuable for healing scars, sounds of gunshots and taking the kids back to schools.
** Basilan Parts 1 & 2 are written by both Gretchen Ho and Ed Lingao with interspersing voices to give varying points of view and a proper side-by-side account of what Basilan was before, what it is now and where it seems to be headed.

[@d-zaynextreme]

Dahil sa inyo Gretchen and Ed, magbibigay daan sa tursimo ang Basilan at para ko na gusto bumista dun. :) great job!

[@kentoi7956]

@@user-xu7mk6tk3y kayo lng nmn Ang nag iisip Ng ganyan

[@user-uw3rj2cs4k]

Thank you for visiting my home town ❤BASILAN. Unti2x na nababago ang tingin nila sa basilan. Nakakasakit/nakakasama ng loob sabihan ka (Basilan the Land of the terrorists). Pero ngayon masasabi konang TAGA BASILAN AKO.

[@howleme5903]

more interesting than the entire Netflix series & other tiktok content

[@philipryleedagook2692]

you deliver such good documentary Ms Gretchen. you deserve an award po in the future. Salamat sa pagmulat sa amin sa Basilan ❤

[@HaggiyoPilipinas]

Nothing but love for our Bangsamoro brothers and sisters. Haggiyo Basilan!

[@mindaluzsaipuddin5657]

Watching this young leaders ng Basilan mas active in right way pa kesa sa ibang provinces !! Hopefully this will continue for the BASILAN Baka in the future BASILAN pa ang pinakaSAFEST and Peaceful city ng pilipinas . Pag Laban sana ng new generation ang Basilan at iwasan sana nila mag invite ng mga speakers na activists.

[@kitwowo9678]

Kudos Salute Ms Gretch, Sir Ed sa napakagandang content na to. Ramdam mo na may Pag-asa pa di lang sa Basilan kundi sa Buong PILIPINAS ❤

[@j.serrano4131]

Hats off Ma'am Gretchen, Sir Ed and the whole Woman in Action team. You gave Basilan an avenue to present and deliver their narrative, a new and hopeful one at that. Bravo, mabuhay po kayo!

[@nilvahe1644]

Ang waterfalls sa background pwede yan magamit ng hydroelectricpower . Totoo ang kabataan ay ang pag - asa ng bayan .Sila ang gagawa para sa kanilang kinabukasan. Tuloy tuloy lang . ❤

[@rejoicevenus23]

it's not an easy to lost someone especially pag anak..😭 but God always comfort those who broken hearted..Kudos to sir Ed and to his wife..hoping and praying marami pa kayong ma inspired na mga Bata...To ma'am Gretch, whooh! such an amazing woman..😍🥰 God bless Po sa team.🙏

[@franklinescodero1157]

Hello idol❤

[@rodolfoloayon2495]

Qq

[@user-dh2st9qs3e]

pray for the soul who shed their life. para magbabtay sa gumagawa ng road para lang mag connect sa cities to help farmers to bring their pananim para ibenta. Salamat sa kay Tatay Duterte isa itong project ginawa niya.

[@joselitomabilin7533]

29:12 Sanay nako mahulog tsaka masaktan😊😊...words of wisdom

[@mamoojengvlog7009]

Ms. Gretchen and Sir Ed salamat poh sa magandang pagdocumentary ninyo ng Basilan. Im so proud being Basileño..Ang Mayor nmin sa Isabela napa Down to earth nya marami siya nabago dyan sa amin Alhamdullah🤲🤲🤲 watching from JeddahKSA🇸🇦

[@angelotimonera7967]

Hi .... ang masasabi ko lang Bb. Gretchen, ang ganda ng proyekto mong ito. Sulong Basilan sa kaginhawaan ng tamang daan! Maraming salamat inyong lahat, Gretchen, Ed at sa kanyang may bahay.

[@ulitaotao]

Salamat, Ed at Gretchen, sa pagpapakilala ng bagong Basilan. Sana tuloy tuloy na, Inshallah!

[@yajm.8147]

Naiiyak ako while watching this.. Hindi ko ma imagine yung mga dinanas ng mga taga Basilan. At the same time masaya ako ngayon sa progress nila. Sana one day maging livable province eto. To more progress Basilan..

[@jessiemanlapig3836]

Salamat Ma'am Gretchen and Sir.Ed dahil sa inyo nagkaroon ng bagong pag asa ang mga taga Basilan lalo na ang mga kabataan na mabago din ang pananaw nila sa kanilang kinabukasan more power team women in action keep safe and GODBless you all

[@user-nj3zm8jm3h]

very nice content Ms. Gretchen.and Sir Ed Lingao....Basilan is a beautiful province and it seems that Mayors of LGU's are dedicated, humble public servants....youths are active too......unlike in the other Provinces where Mayors are arrogant and corrupt.

[@celdiomampo8755]

What a vey nice video/film/ story telling you've shown us through this trip of yours to Basilan, where the majority of us knows only very little. It so inspiring, admirable and touching at the the same time to see the people of Basilan's desires for peace and change and it shows that they are heading into that direction. Kudos to you Ms. Gretchen and Sir Ed and his wife and to all the Basilan people, Godspeed and Power on!!!!!!!! Hope to visit and see the beauty of your province too one of these days...

[@kuyatolitz0423]

Sana tuluyan ng makamit ang kapayapaan ng buong basilenyo at ng buong probinsiya ng jolo.

[@jikoyvlog4682]

From part 1 to part 2 pra akong sumama sa mission nyo sa basilan... kudos 👏 po sa inyo at sa buong team... AMAZING❤

[@allanlandar1656]

Salute to Board Member Amin and the Youth of Basilan the future leaders of the province. May Allah Bless you!

[@user-yx1wu7ll9f]

Amazing Basilan! In Gods will sana tuloy tuloy na ang kapayapaan sa Basilan!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@neryjanequintana3868]

Glory to God!!!...mas lalo kong namimiss ang basilan. 😍.. God bless WIA!

[@rodelldelosreyes9733]

i can see the brightest future of the province,Thanks to the efforts and dedication of our current leaders...PB Member Amin Hataman is the man, with your love,positivity and intelligence you can break barriers or built bridges to peace and development...You are in good hands my beloved BASILAN....

[@OnlineMotivationMedia]

May Allah Bless all Basilanio people abundantly with good health, peace, prosperity, and protection. Amen🙏 Gretchen Ho and Ed Lingao thank you for your efforts in this WIA Episode 14 | BASILAN Part 2: Exploring the Future. I got teary eyes while watching this video seeing new generations participating in the community peace and security ordinance, education, and promoting tourism and livelihood programs. God Bless Us Philippines. Amen🙏

[@xnnxlxnxx1567]

Sana tuloy tuloy na ang kaunlaran sa Basilan, at ang mga kabataan ay aktibo sa pagparticipate sa mga aktibidades na may kinalaman sa pagpaunlad sa kanilang lipunan..

[@foxxysoul9502]

Loving this episode so much! Thanks Ms. Gretchen! I would so love to interact with our Kababayans in Basilan and get to truly know them someday!

[@jellyboks3454]

Basilan has endured so much. This is very promising. I really hope with the new breed of leaders, Basilan can prosper where peace and unity is achievable. This documentary is very noteworthy. Kudos to your team, Gretchen & Ed.

[@hubsbarbs4442]

Ma'am you deserve 10M subscribers. Napaka ganda ng channel mo.. And salute to Sir Ed a brave journalist and a great father.

[@aldwincleofe6889]

This makes me very nostalgic. Nagpupuyat ako nung college on Monday nights paraa manood ng The Correspondents. Ed Lingao was my favorite documentarist. Malumanay, matalinghaga at makahulugan magsalita. An awesome story teller.

[@PowrTeam316]

It's good to see that young people are being empowered in the province of Basilan. This is just a start of a new beginning for this province and entire country as well. "The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people." - Kailash Satyarthi

[@arthurdelarosaiii7611]

POWERFUL,,,, informative vlog,, highly recommended ,, salamat po Mam Gretchen Sir Ed

[@lyncruz4370]

Thank you for this amazing coverage. This is not only journalism at its best, it is also an educational tool for people to learn about the importance of Basilan to society today. Amin is also an inspiration to the young generation. Well done.

[@williecaay1005]

I love this WIA, I remember the time when I was assigned to cover abu sayyaff hostage taking for three months

[@PAULMICHAELVALLESPIN]

That's why I love watching documentaries ,I Love Mindanao😘

[@arafatahmad2363]

Sana madam next ikot, Maluso, to Lantawan pati narin mga Island, if kayo niyo… yngat po kayo lagi… watching From KSA.

[@derekvibal7074]

Mr.lingao is really one of a kind in terms of journalism.he is really the true meaning of truthfull journalism.hes really one of the most admirable and finest journalist in the country.

[@Jeanvlogg]

Maraming salamat sa inyo Ms. Gretchen. Sana mas maraming media o vlogger ang makapunta dito para maipakita sa lahat kung gaano na kalaki ang progreso dito.

[@whesleycaguitla8996]

One of the best documentaries I have ever seen. Thank you, Ms. Gretchen, for this Basilan story. I really admire you. Kasing ganda mo po ang iyong mga kwento at iyong kalooban❤️❤❤

[@dondonnunez8054]

New subscribers from jeddah but I'm pilipino God bless nice❤ ito ang magandang mga news 📰 sa ikauunlad ng pinas nice reporter pagpalain ka...

[@joahbarcenas8080]

There is more when the world says you can't, God says you can 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 #Live the adventure to exceed your dreams kids❤️ #Love the nature for the future progression community ✨ #Lead to empower cultures for peace and security 🥰 Great job ma'am and sir!

[@martina1330]

Ang galing talaga thank u gretchen and Ed wow basilan❤❤❤

[@user-wf2pb5wn8w]

I really admire the youth development advocacy of Basilan laban lng young people

[@ronaldob6109]

WoW Saludo po kami sa kanila na Bumuo Ng Organisasyon upang magkaroon Ng Livelihood program Lalo na sa mga Solo Parents ❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-ry8df7ng9v]

mag iiba na ang tingin sa basilan ng makaka panood nito dahil sa inyo idol at sir ed . good job sa inyo 👍 keep safe...

[@RenatoAgrisor-co7ks]

Good news for your beautiful Basilan Philippines from cagayan valley Philippines lives in Madrid Spain Europe

[@rodelponce211]

Nice talaga ang basilan lalo na beach nila ang ganda

[@fayetravels5403]

This is really heartwarming! Empowering the youth to shape up the community! Praying that they will keep on growing towards prosperity and peace!

[@bongm6039]

It is heartwarmming to see the youth of Basilan getting involved in pushing for the progress of the island in their own small way. If this continues, good things are bound to happen. Well done guys!

[@cristineclairganab3529]

THANK YOU for all the people behind this Story of BASILAN especially to Gretchen Ho, WIA Team ,Ed Lingao and His wife for going to Basilan to deliver this wonderful story of Basilenyo..THANK YOU also to Leaders of BASILAN for their GOOD GOVERNANCE to come up with their different Programs/Projects for the Peace,Beautifucation, Of BASILAN.

[@marjojulian2889]

What an inspiring documentary. I hope many Filipinos watch this, so that they will learn more about the history and witness the beauty of Basilan .

[@marivicgabrielakatsuka8922]

INIIBIG KO ANG PILIPINAS☀️🤍💡🇵🇭💡🤍☀️ SOBRANG SAYANG NA SAYANG KA KUNG PURO KAMPON NG KADILIMAN ANG MAMUMUNO SA’YO‼️ LABAN‼️

[@bechayramos5478]

Thanks for updating the filipino people about Basilan and i admire the Youth Group and their leaders for changing the lives of the children.

[@rafaeladizon5217]

God bless you Ed and Gretchen for the beautiful story of Basilan.

[@Jesse-ke5zp]

Thumbs up! Bangon Basilian at mag ingat

[@petercariaga1435]

Ang sarap ng walang gira.makita mo sa mukang ng kabataan na masaya sila.na malaya sila mgsaya..

[@tomcruise760]

Dahil sayo Gretchen naka punta ako ng basilan... salamat sayo.... kahit man ako actual naka rating sa Basilan pero nakita ko ang ganda ng Basilan ngayun....

[@leticiaredfearn2620]

Thank you Gretchen and Ed for featuring Basilan Province..

[@jaybangers]

Saludo sa lahat ng nasa kwentong ito..

[@dencioz55555]

Hopefully tuloy tuloy na ang progreso at katahimikan na ang Basilan. It’s an education for everyone that Basilan nowadays is a safe haven for every visitors that wants to see Basilan. Now I’m a beliver of your show- WIA

[@tesslanuzga1257]

Thank you for taking us to Basilan. Beautiful, inspiring & educational…. Good bless!❤

[@marjoriebalabat3563]

bucket list ko ang mapuntahan ang Basilan, Tawi Tawi and Sulu together with Batanes

[@glicellazo5501]

The future of Basilan and the entire BARMM is bright with the rise of young leaders like Amil Hataman.

[@kantaloyloy3066]

Sana Patuloy nilang makamtam ang katahimikan,kapayapaan at kasaganahan,Nakakatuwa na may ganitong Docu na pinamulat satin na ibang iba na ang Basilan,compare sa dating napapanood natin sa TV❤️💕Salamat Gretchen for the effort❤️💕si PBM nakakabilib din,ang talino❤️

[@clymzjacob7334]

thank you for sharing Basilan. I was educated with this documentary and tears fell with Sir Ed Lingao's story. THANK YOU!

[@rafaeladizon5217]

God bless you all and keep you safe wherever you travel Thank you GH for sharing

[@marilouperalta8269]

I salute you Mis Gretchen Ho. ❤❤

[@rjsero3477]

chilling, excitement , fear, and wonders.. that's how i felt watching this... condolence sa isa sa mga tinitingala kong journalist sir Ed.

[@decembrus2008able]

Ang ganda ng documentary. Congratulations Ms. Gretchen and Sir Ed Lingao. Goods luck sa mga taga Basilan. Sana tuloy tuloy na kapayapaan at pag unlad. Grabe kaiyak naman yung last part. Namatay na pala anak ni Sir Ed.

[@kennethjuliusjimeno6825]

Hi idol Gretchen, good job 💪💪💪 stay safe and stay strong 💪 we love you

[@glendalacson7993]

Good job, WIA for presenting the 180 degree change in Basilian. Kudos to the young and upcoming leaders of the province. Education, good governance, faith in God is the key to progress. A lot of sacrifice and selfless service is to be emulated. I grew up in Mindanao in the 70’s until I left for college in the 80’. Basilan was crippled with fear and a place avoided due to its violence and distrust in the government. Now living in the States, I look forward to visit JOLO, SULU and BASILAN in one of my homecoming trips.

[@maryanntacadao2408]

Kudos to Mr. Ed , Ms. Gretchen and WIA team for showing the progress of Basilan now..God Bless Basilan!

[@teamkasagipvlog]

Salamat Ms.Gretchen for featuring Basilan. 😊

[@nymphamaya6122]

Ito yung vlog na nakapasyal kna😅 natuto ka pa...ang galing po..congrats Ms. Gretchen Ho❤

[@jalilaampuan3948]

woman in action talaga keep safe always ms. Gretchen Ho

[@arlexeng4417]

This is what the really meaning of peace, together united ❤ thanks gritchen, your KZbin channel much deserve more subscriber, you had a really inspirational content better than others

[@robertodianco9529]

Mabuhay ang mga kabataan ng Basilan, Yan na ang umpisa ng Tagumpay, at pag unlad dahil mayaman sa yaman dagat at Agrikultura.Someday magiging Tourist destination ang Basilan napakaganda, ang tanawin

[@whitesides9704]

salute ang galing nyu sir sana eto na ang panimula sa mapayapang pamumuhay jan sa basilan

[@Kkul98]

Ang ganda po ng documentary na to, super underrated , eto yung must watch kesa sa kung ano ano, kudos to sir ed & gretchen ho👏 sobrng touching and inspiring story ❤Lahat ng episode ng woman action pinapanuod ko , d best po kayo,Hoping and praying for the for the continuous change and peace in Basilan ❤

[@MARSJACKIE]

Daming tourist spot ng basilan or jolo sulo tawi tawi❤🙏

[@niketig8980]

MORE ROADS AND BRIDGES TOWARDS PROSPERITY AND PEACE ☮️ AND DEVELOPMENT.

[@maryfranceschiloenoble4728]

It's so amazing Gretchen Ho you've explore Basilan with a Brave Hearts 💕🥰

[@walterdomael3188]

Waw ang ganda ng basilan may the force of almighty GOD jesus christ be with you all the basilenyo people.

[@user-wn3sd5cs4w]

grabe ganda pala jn iba talaga ang ganda ng pinas.

[@reschellbolo5073]

All these years akala namin magulo pa rin sa Basilan. Thank u Ms. Gretchen and team for showing to us the new face of Basilan. God bless to our Muslim brothers and sisters. Such an amazing and inspiring episode.👍👍👍💚

[@MARSJACKIE]

Sana tuloy tuloy na ang Peaceful sa lugar nayan para dumami na ang tourista sa lugar nayan gusto ko makapunta sa lugar nayan❤

[@daveeBuena-ig1jm]

This is a new hope and progress for basilan..a good news coverage..

[@janeyurong6800]

grabe nakakabilib miss gretchen pinakatatag loob para pumasok ng basilan. amping perme sa work, i always lantaw sa imng mga vlog, godbless po.

[@user-dx8kl6wq4z]

masaya ako para sa mga taga basilan umuunlad na ang lugar nila...maraming tourist spot ang basilan sana tuloy tuloy na ang pag unlad nila

[@RandyConsular]

Sometimes the best (and Safest) way to visit some exotic places is through the lens of Gretchen Ho..... napakagandang episode mam Gretchen and sir Ed really an eye opener.....

[@jogiellanora]

Omg natpus ku panuorin ito teary eyed aku ang sarap sa felling na umaayos na ang basilan 😍

[@josesantos-kf7qy]

Nice content,one way or isang hakbang Para mabago ang pananaw o pagtingin ng mga tao sa lugar na basilan,Sana magpatuloy na ang kapayapaan sa lugar at matuldukan na ang hidwaan sa pagitan ng mga Muslim at kristiyano.

[@thegwapitos6008]

Ang galing mo idol sarap panoorin Lalo n c Ed.ramdam ko tlga ang totoong kwento❤❤❤

[@yajm.8147]

Gretchen you are doing a great job.. ❤

[@cicshotz]

Salamat sa inyong dalawa at sa mga taong ipinakilala ninyo sa documentaryong ito...

[@ruelbayubay1580]

Good job Miss grchn...my favorite crush keep safe always gdbles u🙏

[@wanderingJO]

Happy to see active youth in Basilan. Hopefully soon Basilan will be more open to everyone.

[@jaysonfuentes7327]

bago ka nagkaroon ng relihiyon, filipino ka- watching ofw from Dubai

[@user-ry5th6go5g]

Sarap ng buhay ng probinsya. Sumakay ng kalabaw, kapag ulan dahon ng saging ang payong . Pure na kape at saging ok na.

[@ramonmonserina7801]

Wow, how I wish to visit, my beloved Island, Basilan. I growned up in Basilan, I've finished my Elem. Grade at Maluso Cent. Pilot sch. Also my secondary grade at Esabela. I'm from, Lambunao, ILOILO.