#Alice Pascual

[roesolo]

YA Dark Fantasy meets Fairy Tale: The Byways by Mary Pascual

The Byways, by Mary Pascual, (June 2023, SparkPress), $17.95, ISBN: 9781684631902 Ages 13+ Cece is a neurodivergent high school student who doesn’t feel like she fits anywhere: when she defends herself against her tormenters, she ends up in the principal’s office. When she’s overwhelmed by the noise and chaos of school, her teachers single her out and try to shame her. The final betrayal comes…

[unitedventurez]

Philippines Bans Online Casinos Linked to Scam Centers: An In-Depth Look

In a decisive move to curb criminal activities, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the shutdown of a vast network of online casinos that have been implicated in numerous illicit operations. These online casinos, known locally as Pogos, short for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, primarily serve players in mainland China, where gambling is prohibited. However, Pogos have increasingly been used as fronts for a range of criminal activities, including telephone scams, human trafficking, and other serious offenses.

A Troubled Industry

Under the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, Pogos flourished as part of his administration's efforts to foster friendly relations with China. However, President Marcos, in his annual address to parliament, called for an end to the "desecration of our country." He criticized Pogos for masquerading as legitimate entities while engaging in financial scamming, money laundering, prostitution, human trafficking, kidnapping, torture, and even murder.

On Tuesday, the Philippines' gaming regulator announced plans to cancel the licenses of Pogos and phase out the sector by the end of the year. According to government estimates, the Pogo industry comprises over 400 licensed and unlicensed operations, employing around 40,000 people directly and indirectly. Despite generating an estimated 166.5 billion pesos ($2.9 billion) in annual revenue, the industry's economic costs are estimated to be much higher at 266 billion pesos annually.

Criminal Links and National Spotlight

The alleged connection between Pogos and criminal rings came under national scrutiny after a Pogo in a small town was discovered to be a front for a scam center. The town's mayor, Alice Guo, is accused of being a Chinese spy and is currently in hiding. Additionally, clandestine hospitals linked to Pogos were found to be offering plastic surgery services to fugitives and scam center workers to help them evade arrest.

Geopolitical Implications

Since assuming office, President Marcos has reversed the Philippines' pivot towards China, initiated by his predecessor Duterte, and has moved closer to the United States, the country's historic ally. Analysts suggest that the ban on Pogos could be interpreted as an effort to further distance the Philippines from China. Both nations are embroiled in a territorial dispute over the South China Sea, with tensions escalating in recent months.

"Pogos' presence has ceased to be a mere law and order problem. It has been linked to China's creeping 'occupation' of the Philippines for ordinary Filipinos," stated Jean Encinas-Franco, a professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She added that Marcos' decision could be seen as a rebuke to Duterte's open Pogo policy, potentially boosting his approval ratings ahead of the crucial mid-term elections in 2025.

Local Reactions

The ban on Pogos has been welcomed by various sectors within the Philippines. Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual told local media that the decision makes the country more attractive to those seeking leisure, as Pogos have created a negative impression associated with violence. George Barcelon, chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed his approval, stating that Pogos attract undesirable individuals and endanger the moral fabric of the nation.

The Path Forward

As the Philippines moves to dismantle the Pogo industry, the government faces the challenge of managing the economic and social impacts of the shutdown. While the ban is expected to improve the country's image and reduce crime, it will also require addressing the displacement of thousands of workers and finding alternative sources of revenue to compensate for the loss from the Pogo sector.

The bold decision by President Marcos to shut down Pogos marks a significant step in addressing the intertwined issues of crime and international relations. As the country navigates this complex transition, the global community will be watching closely to see the long-term effects on the Philippines' economy, society, and geopolitical standing.

[read-and-write-]

9 books

I was tagged by @suseagull04 and @happiness-of-the-pursuit :D

Call this the list of books I won't shut up about. In no particular order because I can't go that far to pick favourites

1. The Way of Kings - Brandon Sanderson. This brick of book had me feeling emotions I had not experienced in years, I stubbornly decided to start the Cosmere here and I fully don't regret it.

2. The Inexplicable Logic of my Life - Benjamín Alire Sáenz. I have read this twice, and both times I cried. Real genuine tears as I was reading. I cannot explain in any sort of coherent words what this books means to me.

3. Angels Before Man - rafael nicolás. Do yourself a favour an read this book, please, a queer retelling of Lucifer's fall from heaven and it will be one of the greatest things you've ever read. I love it so much. This book paints a picture that it's so clear and immersive and you feel like you're experiencing everything just as Lucifer is. (rafa si estás viendo esto holi c:)

4. Un beso de Dick - Fernando Molano Vargas. If you speak Spanish please read this book. It had me laughing out loud, crying, and it's such a good reflection on the thoughts of a gay teenager just as they come. I love it.

5. Loveless - Alice Oseman. My favourite Alice Oseman book, a big thing to say because I like all of them. Georgia is a little too relatable and I love her. Also Pip Quintana mi mujer.

6. Like Real People Do - E.L Massey. The MOST fun book ever, ate it up in a day, reads like fanfiction and this is the biggest compliment ever.

7. Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo. You know when you say "God I wish I could experience this for the first time" that is this book, it's so easy to faill in love with it, with the characters, with the world. It's fun and intense and read it. Just read it.

8. Red, White and Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston. I don't have to state the obvious but I love this book. I read it back in 2019, after many years of not reading, it was one of the first books with queer characters I read and one of the first books I read in English that had a character who was Latino and spoke Spanish, really meant the world to me.

9. Anne sin Filtros- Iria G. Parente y Selene M. Pascual. Once again, if you read in Spanish read!! this!!! book!!! as a matter of fact read everything Iria and Selene write. This is a book inspired by Anne of Green Gables where she is a fic writer, with LGBTQ+ rep, the cutest cover ever and just a very fun time. I have not stopped thinking about this book.

I think everyone has been tagged in this by this point so if you see it and want to do it you're welcome to!

[julinamimunson]

Hi everyone! I'm Júlinami, I'm gonna make this post so you can know a few things about me

I'm 17 years old and I'm from Barcelona, Spain

I like to read, write, listen to music and watch animes, cartoons and tv shows

I'm a Cancer and my mbti is ESFJ

My favorite national autors are Iria G Parente and Selene M Pascual, Marta Alvarez and Blue Jeans

My favorite international autors are Rick Riordan, Sarah J Maas, Cassandra Clare, Alice Oseman, TJ Klune, Taylor Jenkins Reid and Holly Jackson

The music I listen to the most is pop in Catalan Spanish and English. One of my favorite singers is Taylor Swift

I like and follow various influencers mostly in catalan, the Spanish and english ones that I follow mostly do content about tv shows movies and anime

My favorite bookfluencers are Niloa Gray, Josu Diamond, Clau Reads Books, Raiza Revelles, Cronicas de una Merodeadora and Andrea Rowling (they're all in Spanish, I'm not much into english book community)

One of my favorite Disney movies is Encanto, I write a lot about it. My favorite characters are Isabela Camilo and Mirabel and Camilo and I relate a bit to Mirabel

I don't watch much horror films but my favorite ones are the Fear Street trilogy and the IT duology

I love fantasy and comedy films and rom-coms. one of my favorite rom-coms is Do Revenge

Some of my favorite book series are:

- ACOTAR Throne of Glass and Crescent City

- The Shadowhunter Chronicles

- Heartstopper

- The Green Creeck Series

- Camp Half-Blood Chronicles

- Some of Iria G. Parente and Selene M. Pascual's

- Mystical

- the Pretty Little Liars book series

- Memòrias de Idhun

- La chica invisible

- El Club de los incomprendidos

- The Lunar Chronicles

- A good girl's guide to murder

My favorite anime are:

- One Piece (My bi queen Nami the first reason behind my username)

- Pretty Cure (there's only a season that I don't like)

- Naruto

- Dragon Ball

- Kimetsu No Yaiba

- Black Clover (I"m watching it right now)

- Ojomajo Doremi

- Ranma 1/2

- Keroro

- Sakura Card Captor

- Fushigi Yugi

- Lamu

- Fairy Tail

- My Hero Academia

- Jujutsu Kaisen

- Wedding Peach

- Madoka Magica

- Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero

- Magia Record

- Kamikaze Kaitou Jeannne

- Kamichama Karin

- Tokyo Mew Mew

- Pichi Pichi Pitch: Mermaid Melody

- Nanatsu no Taizai

- Bandori: BanG Dream

- Aikatsu

- Pripara

- Love Live and Love Live: Sunshine

My favorite tv shows are:

- Stranger Things (My boy Eddie Munson the other reason behind my username, I relate to him and also to Robin. I also love Steve and steddie is my fav ship)

- Doom Patrol

- Titans (2019)

- Pretty Little Liars and Pretty Little liars: Original Sin

- Heartbreak High (2022)

- Rebelde Way

- Ginny and Georgia

- Wednesday (#cancelpercy #cancelpercyhyneswhite)

- Sex Education

- Power Rangers (almost all the seasons)

- Heartstopper

- Never Have I Ever

- Cobra Kai

- The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

- First Kill

- Blood and Water

- One of us is lying

- Firefly Lane

- Young Royals

- Warrior Nun

- Gossip Girl (the original one)

- The Umbrella Academy

My favorite cartoons are:

- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

- Ducktales (2017) (I relate to Webby waay too much)

- Amphibia

- The Owl House (I relate to Luz)

- Gravity Falls (as a kid I used to relate to Mabel)

- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

- Steven Universe

- Bojack Horseman (unpopular opinion: I love Mr. Peanutbutter while also relating to Diane)

- Total Drama

- DC Superhero Girls (2019)

- Arcane

I'll mostly post in english, but my maternal languages are Catalan and Spanish

See you later!

[storypraxis]

Introducing the exclusive NSFW cover, with artwork by the talented series artist Daniel Pascual, available exclusively in the Mega Pack and Mystery Box

Inspired by the iconic Marilyn Monroe photograph, this cover features Alice alongside some "friends". We're also offering this as a limited edition 13x19 giclee print

Back the Vindicators on Kickstarter

[josh0555]

This is the Station ID of GMA in 2005. This is also the first Station ID to feature an orchestra. The Station ID features Willie Revillame as the conductor, Ritz Azul as the violinist, Eula Caballero as the guitarist, Arcee Muñoz as the pianist, Alice Dixson as the trumpeter, Tuesday Vargas as the drummer, Ruffa Gutierrez as the Harp player, Pokwang as the Oboe player, Jericho Rosales as the Bassoon player, Dimples Romana as the Flute player, Jayson Gainza as the Clarinet player, Pooh as the English Horn player, John Lloyd Cruz as the French Horn player, Raymond Bagatsing as the Trombone player, Bayani Agbayani as the Tuba player, Piolo Pascual as the Timpani player, Richard Gomez as the upright bassist and the orchestra players, Coco Martin, Michael V., Allan K., Mark Gil, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Janno Gibbs, Raymart Santiago, Rene Hawkins, RK Bagatsing, Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon, Epy Quizon, Eric Quizon, Tonton Gutierrez, Janine Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, Raymond Gutierrez, Vandolph, Michael de Mesa and more. The Orchestral Theme of GMA in 2005 was composed by Marc Aramian. The Station ID of GMA was used for the 55th anniversary special. But somehow, The Station ID of GMA can be used from 2005 until 2010. This is the last Station ID from GMA to feature Willie Revillame, Arcee Muñoz, Alice Dixson, Tuesday Vargas, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero and Coco Martin before they have moved to TV5.

[alastuey]

Mercadillo del arte. Trae tus cosas, no tus €€€ es una actividad organizada por el alumnado de Bellas Artes de la asignatura Estética y Política: nuevas formas de intervención ciudadana, que pretende cuestionar el mercado del arte. A través de una acción relacional, las alumnas invitan al público a participar en un trueque de objetos, afectos y experiencias tanto con ellas como con el resto de lxs espectadorxs. Es por tanto necesario traer objeto(s) de intercambio, pueden ser materiales o no.

Una propuesta de: Sara Alastuey · Paula Balsas · Jason Cornett Galdón · Noemi Costoyas · Alex Escribá · Alicia Ezpeleta · Diego Fabra · Laia Fernández-Pacheco · Nicolás Gay · Alice Giglio · Roser Lanuza Vicent · Claudia M. Camara · Laura Martínez Gómez · Carmen Mateo · Pascual José Medina · Amparo Molins Pascual · Ana Mortera · Maria Moscardó · Lorena Navarro Sanchis · Rut Ramos · Irene Remón · Ana Ribelles · Laura Sabater · Helena Sánchez Douis · Verónica Sánchez-Ferragut · Meritxell Simó · Lorena Tierraseca · Paula Vilar · Carmen Vives · Carlos Zárate

Dirigido por Elena Sanmartín (encargada de la línea de educación y mediación del Programa Arte y Contexto), Elena Rocamora Sotos (doctoranda en Arte y Estética en la UPV y la UG) y Miguel Corella Lacasa (profesor titular de Estética, Cultura Visual y Teoría del Arte en la UPV).

[skillstopallmedia]

New series on Crave | Sonia Cordeau and Virginie Fortin on a yoga retreat

Sonia Cordeau and Virginie Fortin will play two false friends on a yoga retreat in Breathe in breathe outa new comedy-drama for Crave. Posted at 10:13 a.m. Original idea by Sonia Cordeau (who is also writing the screenplay), Jean-François Chagnon and Katherine Levac, the 10-episode series will also star Edith Cochrane, Steve Laplante, Marc Labrèche, Alice Pascual, Katherine Levac, Isabelle…

[thefallingdownthebookhole]

What are your bookish buzzwords? For me any book that references Alice in Wonderland is pretty much an automatic for me to buy and read! I was so excited to get the offer to read and review The Byways by Mary Pascual that is Sid to be a dark retelling of Alice in Wonderland meets Neverwhere! #bookishbuzzwords #aliceinwonderland #darkretelling #sparkpress #advancereadercopy #arc #toberead #bookmail #thebyways #marypascual #yafantasy #tbr https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpdo0cmrY9Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[skyechen1013]

Embrasse by Michel Marc Bouchard

[nezoid]

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@troplaserie

miss this

[canadachronicles]

Faut dire qu'elle était malade là. Malade mentale. Mais elle était ben correc avec ça, okay? C'est les autres qu'ont d'la misère. Le monde normal là, les autres là, y ont peur de tout! Et on peut-y, on peut-y juste s'aider là, pis rendre ça plus beau tout le gang ensemble? Hein? Y'en a qu'essaye mais y s'font dire que ça dérange. Y'en a qu'ont pas de penis, qu'en voudrait un; mais ça va, ça dérange. Y'en a qui veulent juste être libre, pis ça là, ça, ça dérange! Qu'est-ce-que ça peut ben faire?

Anais (Virginie Fortin) stealing “fake French” Guillaume Vidal’s thunder at his show, and making a beautiful point in Trop. (translates to “too much”.)

I’ve discovered this French-Canadian series this week, and watch the whole first season, and laughed so much. I’m in love with it! And not only because Evelyne Brochu plays Isabelle, Anais’ sister who tries to adjust to life when the latter comes to live with her in Montréal, and her bipolar disorder is diagnosed soon after. I love it, because it’s brilliant, funny, dealing with mental illnesses in an authentic manner. And also, French-Canadian is an altogether different language from French, and I’ve fallen in love with it, too!

I definitely will need to travel to Montreal and visit Quebec when we can travel again. In the meantime, I’m so glad there are two more series of trop. !

“That is, she was ill. Mentally ill. But she was fine with it, okay? It’s the others who have a problem with it. ‘Normal people’, other people, they’re afraid of everything! But can’t we just, can’t we just help each other, and make life more beautiful, everybody together? Eh? Some people try, but then we tell them it’s upsetting. Some people don’t have a penis, wished they had one; but that’s upsetting. Some people just want to be free, but that, that’s upsetting! What does it matter?”

[cophinebw]

The 25th edition of the International Literature Festival, which will take place from September 20 to 29, 2019, will pay tribute to women who are more than just natural creators. Among the highlights of the program are the opening show Nelly and Sylvia (September 20 and 21, 8 p.m., Cinquième Salle de la Place des Arts) featuring Evelyne Brochu and Alice Pascual. It was the host Claudia Larochelle who had the idea of having Nelly Arcan and Sylvia Plath's texts discuss themes such as creation, motherhood, passionate love and death.

[madnanc]

Evelyne being humble Evelyne

[phearts]

Trop cast on Facebook Live 11/9/17

[strangersequel]

 * ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    Introducing: Stranger Sequel Characters

Stranger Sequel is a collab that takes place within the universe of STRANGER THINGS. here you will be pleased to find several editions of fanfics from the fandom that are part of the project. To read the stories access our wattpad account. All fanfictions are in portuguese. If you click on source you will find our profile on wattpad

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    COME UNDONE

Name: Bellamy Adelina Hopper

Nickname: Bells or Bella

Pronouns:  She/Her

Age: 16

Sexuality: Lesbian

FC: Maddie Hasson

OTP: Robin Buckley

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    ETERNAL FLAME

Name: Diana Valentina Henderson

Nickname: Di

Pronouns:  She/Her

Age: 15

Sexuality: Asexual

FC: Isis Hainsworth

OTP: idk

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    DESTINATION UNKNOW

Name: Amaya Carmelita Byers

Nickname: Amy

Pronouns:  She/Her

Age: 21

Sexuality: Pansexual

FC: Emma Mackey

OTP: Phil Callahan

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    EBONY & IVORY

Name: Ebony John Newby & Ivory Lucy Newby

Nickname: Bony & Ivy

Pronouns:  Him/His  & She/Her

Age: 12 & 16

Sexuality: Gay & Asexual

FC: Wyatt Oleff & Diana Silvers

OTP: Will Byers & Steve Harrington

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    MATERIAL GIRL

Name: Penélope Anastácia Kline

Nickname: Penny

Pronouns:  She/Her

Age: 16

Sexuality: Hetero

FC: Madelaine Petsch

OTP: Eddie Munson

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    UNDER PRESSURE

Name: Florence Alycia Sinclair

Nickname: Flora

Pronouns:  She/Her

Age: 16

Sexuality: Bisexual

FC: Alycia Pascual-Peña

OTP: Nancy Wheeler

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    SMOOTH CRIMINAL

Name: Honey Bean Bauman

Nickname: Honey

Pronouns:  She/Her

Age: 27

Sexuality: Graysexual

FC: Emma Roberts

OTP: Murray Bauman

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    HAMMER TO FALL

Name: Mallory Evelyn Owens & Taylor Kennedy Owens

Nickname: Mal & Tay

Pronouns:  She/Her & They/Them

Age: 18 & 16

Sexuality: Pansexual & Asexual

FC: Alice Pagani & Lachlan Watson

OTP: Jonathan Byers & idc

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 :    REBEL YELL

Name: David Daniel Munson

Nickname: Dav

Pronouns:  Him/His

Age: 15

Sexuality: Pansexual

FC: Adrian Greensmith

OTP: idk

* ✰. *.˚៹ 🔦🚲 : tag: @queerocs @samwilsonns @ocappreciationtag​ @ocappreciation​ @ochub​ @ocs-supporting-ocs​ @fyeahstrangerthingsocs​ @foxesandmagic​ @strangerthingsocs​ @allaboutocs​