#Manil

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The Rizal Monument, located in Manila, Philippines, stands as a powerful symbol of national pride and freedom. Dedicated to Dr. José Rizal, the country's national hero, this iconic landmark commemorates his courage, intellect, and sacrifice in the fight for Philippine independence.

Rizal's writings, particularly his novels *Noli Me Tangere* and *El Filibusterismo*, inspired a revolution against colonial rule. His execution in 1896 further ignited the spirit of resistance among Filipinos. Today, the monument serves as a reminder of the enduring struggle for justice, equality, and national identity.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a traveler, or simply someone who appreciates stories of heroism, the Rizal Monument is a testament to the power of ideas and the enduring legacy of one man's love for his country. 🇵🇭✨

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Squirrel FM: Got your back.

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Manil 1986... though Rembrandt's chiaroscuro is the bottom line, McAvenie, Strachan, Souness... very rare Scotland cards issued only in Portugal.

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1978 Philippines, Manila

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Evacuation sanitaire à bord d'un Curtiss C-46 Commando depuis Manille – Campagne des Philippines (1944-1945) – Philippines – 1945

©National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring - D45-416-34G

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Travel Destination: India

The Death of Vishnu by Manil Suri

Vishnu, the odd-job man, lies dying on the staircase of an apartment building while around him unfold the lives of its inhabitants: warring housewives, lovesick teenagers, a grieving widower. In a fevered state, Vishnu looks back on his love affair with the seductive Padmini and wonders if he might actually be the god Vishnu, guardian of the entire universe.

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

Five years ago, Geeta good for nothing husband walked out leaving her, however the local villiage believe she killed him.

This untrue rumour has some perks, no one messes with her, harasses her or tries to control her (aka marry her), it’s even great for business nobody dares not to buy her jewellery.

However it does have it downside because other women are asking for advice on “losing” their husbands as well and some aren’t asking nicely.

The Marvelous Mirza Girls by Sheba Karim

 To cure her post–senior year slump, made worse by the loss of her aunt Sonia, Noreen is ready to follow her mom on a gap year trip to New Delhi, hoping India can lessen her grief and bring her voice back.

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Lakshmi Shastri has spent years carving out a life for herself as a henna artist after fleeing her abusive husband and backward rural village for the Rajasthan capital.

Well-versed in apothecary and the miraculous properties of herbs, her services are highly sought after by upper-caste women, and Lakshmi’s success brings her within inches from her goal: total independence. That is, until the past she has so desperately tried to run from comes knocking at her door...

The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

Perveen Mistry, the daughter of a respected Zoroastrian family, has just joined her father's law firm, becoming one of the first female lawyers in India. Armed with a legal education from Oxford.

While handlings the will of a wealthy mill owner, Perveen comes across something strange all three widows have sighed away their inheritance to charity, how will they survive with nothing Are they being taken advantage of by an unscrupulous guardian? Perveen tries to investigate and realizes her instincts about the will were correct when tensions escalate to murder. It's her responsibility to figure out what really happened on Malabar Hill, and to ensure that nobody is in further danger.

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Maynila, sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, Lino Brocka (1975)

Cinematography: Mike De Leon, Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr. | Philippines

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I’ll review them within a week

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La taille de ces arbres!

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HES BEING SO MEAN IM FUCKIJG EIDIERI

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30 Avril, 18h47 - Manille, Philippines #travel #travelphotography #travelphoto #voyage #voyages #philippines #philippines🇵🇭 #philipinestravel #luzon #manilialuzon #luzonphilippines #luzonphilippines🇵🇭 #manille #manillephilippines #manilia #maniliaphilipines #manila #manilaphilippines #manilaphilippines🇵🇭 #manilaphilipines #manilaphilippine #manilaphilippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 (à Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrwIc2vtZZ2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Kate Summerscale – Fobiler ve Maniler Kitabı (2023)

Homofobi gibi bildiğimiz fobilerden insanı şaşırtan yumurta, saç, sessizlik korkularına, hatta her şeyden (pantofobi) korkmaya dek uzanan çok sayıda fobi mevcut. Anlamlandıramadığımız mani ve fobilerimizin arkasında ne yatıyor? Bizi pençesine almış bu takıntılardan kurtulmanın bir yolu yok mudur? Peki, dünyada bunları bir tek biz mi yaşıyoruz? Kate Summerscale, ‘Fobiler ve Maniler Kitabı: A’dan…

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1978 Philippines, Luzon, Manila, Quiapo

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USHDJSGFHDJF LMAOOOO

Jane’s an odd one Jords.

I like to think in my silly little head that Jordan and Janes friendship is like Ann Perkins and Leslie Knopes friendship from Parks and Rec <3 @feng-shui71

-full pic/ref under cut

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Building on colors 

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Mode-palace : album mensuel des dernières créations parisiennes. No. 7, juillet 1908, Paris. Planche coloriée no. 257. Toilettes d’été. Bibliothèque nationale de France

Première figurine. — Toilette en shantung de nuance mode, ornée de larges biais quadrillés de soutache line. Tunique-corselet, légèrement drapée devant et ornée de petits glands en passementerie sur une jupe unie. Corsage à triple bretelles, descendant sur les manches ballon en guipure, volantées de dentelle. Guimpe en guipure. Chapeau en paille anglaise, drapé de tulle et orné d’un panache de plumes.

First figure. — Shantung ensemble in a fashionable shade, decorated with large squared soutache line bias. Corselet tunic, lightly draped in front and decorated with small tassels in trimmings on a plain skirt. Bodice with triple straps, falling over the guipure balloon sleeves, ruffled with lace. Guipure guimpe. English straw hat, draped in tulle and decorated with a plume of feathers.

Métrages: shantung, 10 mètres; laize de guipure, 2 mètres.

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Deuxième figurine. — Toilette en voile de laine uni. Jupe-corselet croisée, ornée de boutons avec ganses. Corsage en linon brodé et mantelet en voile bordé d’une frange de soie. Manches courtes, bordées de franges sur les manches ballon en linon brodé. Chapeau en paille yedda, orné d’un nœud de soie claire et de plumes.

Second figure. — Ensemble in plain wool voile. Crossed corselet skirt, decorated with buttons with braids. Embroidered lawn bodice and veil mantellet edged with silk fringe. Short sleeves, edged with fringes on the balloon sleeves in embroidered lawn. Yedda straw hat, decorated with a light silk bow and feathers.

Métrages: voile, 6 mètres; linon, 3 mètres.

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Troisième figure. — Tunique princesse, drapée devant en lainage ou crêpe de Chine, bordée de soie pékinée et ornée de boutons avec ganses. Le corsage fournit les manches courtes, garnies comme la jupe et volantées de dentelle. Col en soie pékinée et cravate de dentelle. Chapeau en paille manille, orné de plumes.

Third figure. — Princess tunic, draped in front in wool or crepe de Chine, lined with pekin silk and decorated with buttons with braids. The bodice provides short sleeves, trimmed like the skirt and ruffled with lace. Pekin silk collar and lace tie. Manila straw hat, decorated with feathers.

Métrages: tissu, 7 mètres; soie, 2 mètres.