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How to Date Online in the Philippines: Your Complete Guide to Successful Connections

Online dating has become a major avenue for meeting new people across the globe, and if you're looking to date online Philippines, understanding the ins and outs of this evolving landscape is key. Whether you're a local Filipino or someone from abroad, online dating can offer incredible opportunities to connect, make friends, or even find true love. However, it requires more than just creating a profile and swiping. Success comes from understanding cultural nuances, being strategic with your approach, and staying safe while navigating the online dating world.

Why Date Online Philippines is Popular

Before we jump into strategies, it's important to understand why online dating in the Philippines has gained significant popularity. In a country with a diverse population spread across various islands, traditional face-to-face meeting places can sometimes be limited. Online dating provides an easy and accessible way for Filipinos, whether they are in Manila, Cebu, or more remote areas, to meet like-minded individuals.

Online platforms allow people to:

Meet diverse individuals: Whether you're interested in meeting someone from the same region or across the country, online platforms make it easy to connect.

Form connections based on shared interests: Online dating allows you to get to know someone beyond their physical appearance and start conversations based on common ground.

Save time and effort: It removes the pressure of conventional dating scenarios, letting you get to know someone before taking things further.

Broaden your options: You’re no longer limited by geographic boundaries, so you can meet singles from various cities, provinces, and even those abroad.

How to Choose the Right Platform for Date Online Philippines

Selecting the right platform is essential to your success in the online dating world. There are various options available, and each caters to different needs. Here are some popular choices:

Filipino Dating Sites: Websites such as Filipinos2Meet offer a tailored experience for Filipino singles, providing features that allow you to filter matches based on shared interests, values, and intentions.

International Dating Apps: Global platforms like Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid also have a large Filipino user base, enabling you to meet both local and international singles.

Social Media: Platforms like Facebook or Instagram can also serve as informal dating spaces, where people can meet through mutual connections or common groups.

Tip: If you’re specifically looking to date online Philippines,opting for local platforms may offer more meaningful connections and an understanding of the cultural context.

Creating an Engaging Profile: What You Need to Know

Your profile is your first impression, and in the online world, it can make or break your chance of attracting the right person. Here's how to make it stand out:

Use a friendly, approachable photo: Choose pictures that highlight your personality. A genuine smile and a clear image of you engaging in an activity you love will help others connect with you.

Be honest: Authenticity is key when creating your profile. Avoid exaggerating or misrepresenting yourself. Being truthful helps you attract matches who appreciate you for who you are.

Highlight your interests: In your bio, mention hobbies, activities, or goals. Filipinos value shared experiences, so the more you reveal, the better the chances are that you'll find someone who shares your passions.

Be clear about your intentions: Whether you’re looking for casual dating or a long-term relationship, let people know. Clear communication about your goals helps avoid misunderstandings.

Effective Communication Tips for Date Online Philippines

Once you’ve created a compelling profile, the next step is to start communicating effectively. Here are some strategies to help you succeed:

Start with a personalized message: Instead of the typical “Hey, what’s up?”, mention something specific from their profile. This shows you’ve taken time to read it and are genuinely interested in them.

Be patient: Filipinos are often cautious when it comes to online dating. Don’t rush the process—take time to develop trust and build a meaningful connection.

Respect Filipino culture: Respect for family, values, and traditions is important in Filipino dating culture. Be respectful of this and take the time to learn about the person’s background, especially if you are dating internationally.

Know when to take it offline: Once you feel comfortable and have established a connection, suggest transitioning from chatting online to video calls, or meeting in person if it feels right.

Staying Safe While Date Online Philippines

Safety should always be a priority when meeting people online. Follow these tips to ensure your experience is secure:

Don’t share personal information too soon: Be cautious about sharing sensitive details like your home address, workplace, or other private data early on.

Meet in public places: If you decide to meet someone in person, always choose a public space for the first date. This ensures safety for both parties.

Trust your instincts: If something doesn’t feel right or if someone pressures you into anything uncomfortable, don’t hesitate to block or report them.

What to Expect: Dating Culture in the Philippines

Filipino culture emphasizes respect, family, and commitment. Here’s what to keep in mind:

Strong family ties: In the Philippines, family is incredibly important. Many people expect their potential partner to get along with their family or, at the very least, show respect for it.

Courtship rituals: While modern online dating has evolved, Filipino dating culture still retains some traditional aspects, such as formal courtship and slow progression in relationships.

Open-mindedness and kindness: Filipino singles are generally warm, friendly, and welcoming. Be kind, respectful, and take your time to learn about the person you’re connecting with.

Conclusion:Date online Philippines is about more than just swiping and chatting—it’s about creating authentic connections. Whether you’re connecting locally or across regions, Filipinos2Meet offers a space to meet people who share similar values and interests.

With patience, respect, and authenticity, online dating in the Philippines can lead to lasting relationships. Create a profile that reflects who you are, engage in meaningful conversations, and always stay safe. Embrace the journey, meet new people, and who knows—you might just find your perfect match through Filipinos2Meet in the online Philippines world.

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[sillymommy6969]

.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝕭REAKING HEARTS ᝰ! S.L.

˚⟡˖ ࣪౨ৎ summary: girlfriend material sophia strikes again, and this time round, she has no intention of keeping how much she cares about you a secret. best be known you don't mess with sophia laforteza when it came to you... she'll be breaking a lot more than hearts thats for sure

disclaimers: obvious!sophia, mostly fluff, protective!sophia, younger member!reader, everybody simping for ya’ll

pt. 1 (so many of yall are threatening to kill my family if i don’t do more sophia content so here she is 🫶)

Y/N AND SOPHIA PROVING L/NFIZ DEFINITELY DOES (NOT) EXIST PART. 2

17.2k likes | 330k views | 18th Dec, 24

*Loud technical difficulty transition* [ WEVERSE LIVE ] join a y/nfiz hangout <3 You and Sophia started a live while waiting for the girls to come home from a schedule

You sat beside the Filipina leader, your collared shirt unbuttoned and creased, your hair a slight mess and your day-old make up still on your face. The fans loved the domestic look you always seemed to serve when you were at home, and it was safe to say they noticed Sophia was too.

Whilst she ranted on about some silly story you had already heard her tell a million times, you checked yourself out in the camera, the crease in your white shirt collar gave you an itch you desperately needed scratched.

Your hands came up to pop open the collar to your shirt more, revealing your bare chest down the low V cut of the button-up. The fans had begun tuning Sophia’s story out too, because gradually, the chat flooded with comments on your peculiar choice in styling, which caught the attention of the rambling woman. She glanced between you and the comments on the screen, her hand instinctively shooting up to grab your shirt.

user01 raw. next question.

user02 Omg she’s actually tryna kill us w the fit

user03 don’t be shy pop it open a little more ^^

user04 y/n baby save it for the bedroom

“Yo, watch it,” Sophia warned, adjusting your collar so you would be covered up to the base of your neck.

Your hands grab hers gently as you chuckled at the tense expression on her face. “Fia, calm down, I’m like twenty-one, I can wear an open-collared shirt if I want to.” You nodded towards the thirsty comments, smirking. “Besides, it sounds more like the fans want me to.”

Sophia grimaced, her face twisting into something negative before adjusting her sitting position so she was in front of you. She was in an oversized hoodie, so it shielded your body from the camera perfectly.

“Absolutely not if I have something to say about it,” she shook her head, moving her body so she would be shielding you away from the camera. “What’re you all looking at, hm?”

user05 dang baby ain’t nobody tryna snatch her😭

user06 It’s okay cuz if y/n was mine I would gatekeep too

user07 ntm on my girl sophia yall know damn well you’d do the same thing if y/n was your girlfriend

user08 SOPHIA SHARING IS CARING

You sighed, lips quirked at the older woman’s antics. “Can I talk to my people, Laforteza? Or are you gonna hold my shirt like this for the rest of the live?”

“Are you gonna button this all the way up?”

Your eyes widened, “All the way up? What am I, somebody’s Christian mom? Absolutely not!”

“Then yes, the rest of the live.”

user09 sophia confirmed brat tamer

user10 This is too much for my brain man

user11 Idk what’s crazier y/n’s fit or Sophia going all overprotective girlfriend

Eventually, Sophia would shed the hoodie she was wearing and drape it over you, despite your apparent protesting. The friends made note of the way she still seemed adamant on keeping you in the background as your hands peeked through the long sleeves of her oversized sweatshirt.

[ are they looking for a third to their marriage? ]

*Loud technical difficulty transition* KATSEYE MANA Dance Practice; Sophia’s behind the scenes interview

All the members were asked to send you a message. You were out sick and couldn’t make it the day they filmed the dance practice (you did eat so hard at MAMA don’t worry), and as the girls were asked about their feelings, their experiences working towards an award show like MAMA and what they took from this opportunity. Sophia, as the leader, her interview was put last, and she got asked the most hard-hitting questions.

She knew you were getting some backlash from being sick that PR day, it made things much more exaggerated, as if you weren’t present for a lot of things.

[ y/n defender till i die. if i see one comment calling her lazy or untalented, i WILL be reporting you ]

The question: “How have you managed to keep yourself motivated and help support the girls through this journey towards achieving such a milestone?” Immediately, Sophia being Sophia begun ranting on about how every member did their jobs amazingly, how she could not be prouder, how she could not imagine herself fulfilling her dream with such a beautiful group of passionate artists. She then spun her rant away from Manon being a pillar behind the scenes to you, whom your manager had asked her to give a message to.

“It’s actually been really disheartening,” she sighed, her wide smile faltering just the slightest. It was obvious, the way you could see genuine emotion seep through the cracks of her pr training. “y/n’s been sick for about a week, she can barely get out of bed and she just—She’s been working especially hard for this, because this has always been a dream of hers. Most days, we have one of our phones on facetime with her at home. You can actually see her following along next to her bed, and she gets teased so hard for it.”

[ my poor baby, i’m glad she put health first ]

Sophia chuckled softly, “That girl—that girl is so stubborn. I’ve told her so many times to just stay in bed and get better soon so she can actually practice with us here, but I never win that argument.” The camera angle switches to a closer look at Sophia’s expression. Her eyes pan from her hands back up to main camera off screen, glossy and brushed with a tinge of melancholy. “It breaks my heart to see her cry. She loves doing what we do, and not being able to do it makes her feel like she’s disappointing everybody. And the girls do a really good job of making sure those thoughts eventually leave, but she’s just so hard on herself. That is… definitely part of what makes her such an amazing performer, but it’s also what we, as a group, as a family—as Katseye, stand for.”

She pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath. The words, “The members messages to their missing friend:” appear.

“y/n, if you’re watching at home, I love you. The dance room’s not the same without you here, we all miss you, and we really cannot hope any harder for you to feel better soon.” She blew the camera a kiss, “I’ll see you at home. Love you.”

[ she said i love you twice… SHE SAID IT TWICE ]

*Loud technical difficulty transition* Katseye Christmas Video; a segment of the video had the members paired off and decorating their ugly sweaters, naturally, to atone to popular demand, you and Sophia were coupled up

“Yours is not looking good right now,” you teased, snorting at the third glop of hot glue yanking the little fibres off the sweater. You, yourself, didn’t have the most impressive artistic ability, but you enjoyed watching the older pout and grow fussy whenever you would make a comment about her struggling to bring her vision to life. “What is that supposed to be, Rudolph’s distant cousin Rude elf?”

Sophia rolled her eyes, letting out a whiney grumble. “It’s not even that bad, it has a good personality. Stop judging it!”

[ y/nfiz fans getting fed everyone say THANK YOU HYBE ]

You rummaged through the box of decorations you were provided, feeling your attention momentarily divert from the heat exhuming from the show lights. You pulled out a couple streamers, Christmas balls before you found a particular piece of decor that caught your eye.

Apart from the sweaters, you had to make a hat, and you knew everybody was in competition for the most ridiculous design. Inspiration struck, and you had the best idea.

When the sweaters were done, you slipped it on. Yours was a pastel shade of red, with the words “Wish list: Eyekons” spelt out with stickers. You looped the streams along the sleeves, taking the balls all over the sweater. As you stood in front of the slow-mo camera for your glam shot, you could see Sophia smiling at you in your peripheral. You smiled into the camera, blowing them a kiss with a cheeky wink.

[ she’s so fine i need her i need her i need- *gunshots* ]

Back at your table, you added the last touch of glitter before fully giving the camera another close look at your creation. You turned to the Filipina, who adjusted her on.

“Wait, Fia, you gotta look at this.”

She glanced at the camera, a nervous grimace sprawled across her face as you bent behind the table to pick up your hat. “You and creative genius do not mix, like I have a seriously bad feeling about this—!”

You set the hat on your head, a fedora you wrapped in Justin Bieber Christmas wrapping paper. Around the base tied a long rope of frills, strung at the very front a tiny, dangling piece of mistletoe flailing just inches away from your eyes. You beamed, proud of the hat. You eyed the cameras, before puckering your lips in an exaggerated manner. Your hands clasped together, eyes closed. “I’m waiting.”

[ #thisisthemostiveeverrelatedtoanidol ]

Sophia slapped a hand over her forehead, scoffing. “You’ve got to be kidding me, there’s no way you did that.”

“You gotta respect the tradition, Laforteza, come on!” you ushered, leaning in closer as you pouted. “I want my kiss.”

[ sophia’s stronger than me i would’ve folded right there ]

Sophia eyed something off camera, getting a sleek look of approval from your manager.

“Fine, come here.” She sighed, an amused smile on her lips. She cradled your face carefully, tilting her own head before pressing a gentle kiss onto your cheek. When she pulled back, the camera zoomed in on the lipstick stain nearly touching the corner of your mouth. “Merry Christmas, l/n.”

You shot the camera the widest smile, “I must’ve been a good girl this year, cuz my Christmas wish just came true.”

[ no cuz the editors knew what they were doing keeping this bit in for the starving y/nfiz truthers ]

*Loud technical difficulty transition* [ KATSEYE VLOG ] Here are four separate occasions from the same video where Sophia just can’t keep her hands off you

Clip one: You stood up from your seat, second from the left and right in between Sophia and Daniela. You threw pumpkin guts at Lara, who wouldn’t stop making fun of the way you couldn’t balance on your heels earlier when you were filming winx club tiktok’s. Sophia’s hand cupped the back of your skirt, her own pumpkin long forgotten. She pressed the piece of clothing against your thighs, making sure you wouldn’t flash the entire world as you focused on dousing the Indian singer in your pumpkin’s insides.

Clip two: As the six of you waited for Megan to finish up in hair and makeup, Sophia’s arm wrapped around your neck. You, Yoonchae and Manon were deep in conversation about the last time the group was altogether for a schedule, with Sophia mindlessly watching you talk. Fans pointed out her apparent gaze switching back and forth from your eyes to your lips, a small smile perched on her own lips as she watched you joke around with your bandmates.

Clip three: The two of you were pulled aside, tasked to organize the girls into groups to set up a quick little jumpscare for Megan as a surprise to celebrate her official return to Katseye activities since her back injury. Though the video showed a wide are of the studio where you two stood, Sophia seemed adamant on staying just inches away from you, her attention solely fixed on the way your eyebrows furrowed at the ipad they had handed you. Fans noted this as one of the more subtle but iconic l/nfiz moments.

Clip four: As Daniela thanked the fans for tuning in to watch the special Halloween edition of Katseye vlogs, Sophia could be seen grabbing at your hip. Given, her other arm was around Yoonchae, but her hand merely dangled off her shoulder, unlike the sure grip you could see she had on your waist.

[ let’s play fanservice or just gay for the 193837th time ]

*Loud technical difficulty transiition* [ WEVERSE LIVE ] Manon and Daniela being big mouths ;)

“I’m pregnant with talent… I’m pregnant with star quality,” Manon announced confidently, earning a judgemental look from her roommate beside her.

“That’s one way to put it, that’s for sure.” Daniela mocked.

“Where are the others—Okay, hold up, I got this. Let me cook!” Manon set her brush down, raising a finger, the other hand pointing at that finger. “Lara’s out with her sister, Yoonchae’s sleeping next door right now, and… Megan’s still at home seeing her family.” Daniela hummed, “Yeah, her flight’s tomorrow.” Manon nodded, “Yeah, so Megan’s not back yet. And Laffy and n/n are out on their little date right now.”

Daniela squealed, slapped her in the arm, “Stop! People are gonna take that outta context!”

Manon faked a scared gasp, going back to fixing her hair. “Hybe, if you’re watching, I didn’t say that.”

user01 l/nfiz on a date… i can die happy now

user02 MANZ JUST CONFIRMED L/NFIZ LESGO

user03 never EVER pr train this woman

“Yeah, wait, I think Sophia posted it.” Daniela pulled up a Weverse post Sophia had put up not long ago of her in a movie theatre in front of a movie poster. “y/n’s been meaning to watch the movie for her favourite actress and Sophia, of course, agreed to go with her. They’re getting us dinner on the way home, so I’m praying y/n does the shopping. Sophia always tries to trick us into eating healthy.”

“Yeah, she thinks she’s slick too,” Manon snorted, “Let’s be so for real though, y/n opens her mouth and I ain’t ever heard Sophia respond with ‘no’, that’s all I’m saying.”

user04 Manon is so messy I love her

user05 so she’s a down bad girlfriend huh…

user06 manon is a mindset i want to embody

“Yeah, y/n just exists and Sophia’s smitten. Bro, last time they went out for a ‘quick grocery run’, they came back with bags on bags of shopping. I know this little gold digger did not pay with her own money,” Daniela chirped, “I was in the living room when Sophia’s dad called to ask why her card was maxed out.”

Manon sighed, “Chat, let me tell you, Sophia spoils y/n rotten. And I mean, rotten. This woman don’t need no sugar daddy, she done made a sugar momma outta Laffy.”

“Sophia plays favourites. I don’t appreciate it.” Daniela joked.

[ so basically sophia’s THAT type gf, ok, ok… taking notes for science rn ]

[empress-simps]

hi po, pleaseeee do a harry x filipina!reader fic bc i am so deprived of writing like that

Hi darling! Thank you for your request🥰I’ve wanted to write something about a reader being filipina but I haven’t really got anything in mind yet. I made this more of like snippets/head canon type? I just think it’ll really highlight the filipina! Reader better. I hope you don’t mind, Enjoy! (It’s a bit crack-ish hihi)

Harry Potter with a Filipina! Reader

“My gosh, ang lamig dito.” (it’s so cold here)

You shivered, walking towards the great hall with your fellow Filipino students, staring at the interior and overall admiring the place. It was completely different from the Philippine Wizarding School, from the uniforms, infrastructure, ambience, and down to the weather. The uniform you had did little to protect you from the harsh air of the Highlands of Scotland.

You were sent by your school from the Philippines to Hogwarts to be a part of an exchange student program for a year. Hogwarts also sent selected students to the Philippine Wizarding School to learn different techniques in spell casting, potion making, and how the different the countries are in terms of culture.

Scanning the great hall, you saw a bunch of students with curious glances, you felt yourself get a bit self-conscious. “Beh, look!” Your friend whispered to your ear, tugging your uniform before pointing in a certain direction with her lips discreetly.

“Ay shet, ang gwapo.” (Oh shit, he’s handsome)

You blushed as your eyes wandered in the Gryffindor table, looking at an oblivious Harry who was talking to Ron and Hermione. Glaring at your friend playfully, you pinched her side, making her wince. “Aray!” (Ouch!)

Hermione was sent to be your guide in your first day and luck seemed to be on your side as Harry tagged along with her to help

“Hello, my name is Hermione! Professor Mcgonagall assigned me to tour you around Hogwarts.” She smiles, holding out her hand. You took it and shakes her hand. “Nice to meet you, Hermione. I’m Y/n.”

“I hope you don’t mind, but my friend was insisting to come along with me.” She had a knowing smile on her face as she points to Harry beside her. You felt your cheeks heat up, it was the guy earlier. “Ah it’s no problem.” You smiled at him.

“I’m Harry.” He held out his hand, you took it, beaming at him. “Hi Harry, I’m Y/n. Nice to meet you.”

Harry wouldn’t admit it, but Ron and Hermione know he developed a small crush on you as time went by.

It took Harry several months (much to Hermione and Ron’s dismay) to ask you out on a date.

“Y/n! Wait!” Harry ran, as he tried to catch up with you as your friend chats with you, walking to the great hall to grab lunch. Both of you turned, “Uy, Harry!” You smiled as your friend shot you a teasing smile.

“Would you like to go to Hogsmeade with me this weekend?��� Excuse me? Did you hear that right? “Like, as a date?” The words fell out of your lips before you can even stop it, making your friend snort. “Ang landi, ha.”

Harry blushed, scratching the back of his neck as he looked away. “Y-yeah…”

“Of course, I’d love to.”

Harry was the one who confessed he likes you first. Of course you were happy but if he wants to be with you, he has to do it the Filipino way.

After a month of dates, he decided to confess his feelings to you.

“Y/n, gusto kita.” He blurts out on a random study date you guys are having. Your eyes widened as you blushed. Harry, speaking tagalog? Since when?

“H-how…?”

“You could say that I’ve been secretly practicing…” He chuckles nervously, your heart filled with warmth.

“Gusto rin kita, Harry.” She grins, seeing his eyes light up. It was definitely worth it talking to other Filipino students to practice his pronunciation when he saw the look on your face.

“But you need to court me first. It’s a Filipino thing.” You giggled, seeing confusion wash over his face.

When you go back to Philippines for a vacation, best believe he will tag along with you.

Your parents love him, and he quickly became part of the family.

“Aba, so handsome naman! Come inside, anak!” Your mom ushered him inside your house as your dad carried both of your luggage. Shaking your head, you laughed at Harry’s reaction.

 You mostly spent your vacation touring with him around your province, taking him to beaches, making him ride a jeep, trycicle, and playing with your little cousins.

Your uncles also made him sing on the karaoke, and he was shocked when all your family are great singers. (Harry wouldn’t like to sing in front of your family again thank you very much)

Your family will dote on him, making him try various filipino foods and making him tons of what he liked.

“Harry, anak! Come here, try this! It’s called chicken adobo.” Your mom beckons him over in the kitchen, wanting him to try what she cooked. Since Harry isn’t used to the hot climate of the Philippines, you can always see him sporting a white sando and shorts, a handheld mini electric fan always in his hand, his hair a bit messy, and cheeks quite rosy due to the heat.

Safe to say adobo, sinigang, and lumpia quickly became his favorites. He will beg you to make them when you’re back in Hogwarts, since you decided to transfer. They also managed to convince him to try balut and dinuguan (although that will be the first and last)

You made him try some Filipino snacks too like Piattos, Clover, Pancit Canton (his favorite), Chicharron, as well as kikiam, fish ball, and tokneneng. Harry bought a bunch of snacks for your friends to try when you get back to Hogwarts.

Blushes when you call him nicknames like gwapo/pogi/mahal

“Pssst! Pogi!” You whisper, trying to catch his attention during a class, Harry blushed as he turns to you. “Ano nanaman?” (What is it again?) He rolls his eyes playfully, trying not to show you the effect you had on him.

“What’s the answer for number 5?”

“Amortentia Potion, may kiss ako maya ha?” He grins cheekily. (I get a kiss later, okay?)

“Sige na nga.” (Fine)

Both of you were hit in the head by Professor Snape.

He learns Filipino just for you; but most of his knowledge are just from hearing you swear.

“Mahal, why do you always say Put-“

“Harry, no-“

Will be absolutely floored when you hand Malfoy his ass back to him.

“Dami mong alam, Malfoy!” (You know a lot, Malfoy)” You scoffed, Draco was being a git to Harry again. Draco raised a brow in surprise.

“Huh?”

“Hatdog.” (Hot Dog (filipino inside joke ig))

He frowns, face turning red. “You making fun of me, L/n? Speaking gibberish again, I bet.” He tries to make fun of you, awaiting your reaction.

“Tanga tanga ka kasi kaya ‘di mo alam.” (You’re dumb that’s why you don’t know (it))

Draco was about to hex you, but you were faster.

Ron gawked as you punched Draco, other Filipinos who transferred hyping you up. “Eyyyy! Y/n lang malakas!”

"Merlin, I'm so glad she's in our side." Ron blanched,Harry visibly winced as you landed a solid punch. You scoffed, seeing him and his goons run away before turning to others.

“Why do you even tolerate his poor excuse of bullying?” She frowns, looking at Harry.

“You guys won’t survive Philippine schools.” “Just what exactly happens when there’s a fight in your school?”

“You don’t wanna know.”

[starlit-mess]

ABOUT ME

Hi! I’m Star (real name is Isabella).

I am living in UAE and I am a filipina.

I currently am in the fandoms of : Murder drones, hazbin hotel, wicked, ride the cyclone, hamilton, phineas and ferb, and so much more.

That’s all for now!! Love you!!

*now in character*

Hi!! I’m Lia! I am… 11? I don’t know, it’s been a while since I kept count of my age. Anyway! I am currently the youngest little demon in all of hell. My pal @ecclye and I are besties ((she has no choice ^^))!!

((OOC: so.. that’s my oc! She’s really clingy and silly like me. Some cool lore is that she killed her dad in an argument when she was a child and since heaven is kinda weird [cus they banished lucifer] and put a fricking child in hell! She died by car accident [she’s silly and insane]))

CHAT RULES.

No nsfw pls, i get really flustered and its… weird. Please dont bully her, she and I are both sensitive

dont send multiple asks at the same time, just reblog if you want to roleplay too!

magic anons allowed :3

[hinaypod]

CHATTING WITH ALASDAIR STUART (Peter Lukas, Detective Dooley) on Twitch and Youtube!

[tyhardaway]

S-s-s-something from the txts

(h/t Steve)

Reno, July 2021

Steve Baker and I were on a break working this event and exploring. We were eating Mexican food and maybe day drinking a little bit because we had menial, thoughtless prep work ahead of us and into that evening

When we got to this restaurant, the table with the dude in the hat/green shirt was already there: two old ass white dudes maybe in their 70s, two early 30-something Filipinas, and like a 7-year-old girl

The table in the foreground was empty

Weird vibes for sure as the men were exclusively talking to each other at length like they were from small times. The women were texting and giggling in a manner where it was clear they were texting each other; text-giggle, text-giggle, etc. The kid was just chillin' as kids growing up in awkward circumstances can and do

We were all, WTF? because we noticed that shit at table 1 and that shit was weird as f

Then, a family -- dad, mom, and kid maybe the same age as the other -- sat down at the table in the foreground and they were talking among themselves; mostly mom and pop chatting. They ordered and received their drinks when their kid loudly blurted, "What's a sugar daddy?!" to which the mom immediately whisked the kid away to "go to the bathroom" -- just...like whoosh!

Steve and I still laugh at that one

What's a sugar daddy indeed

[edelstahlviratiberica]

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[filipinos2meetapp]

How to Tell If a Filipina Really Loves You?

Understanding the signs of genuine affection can be challenging in any relationship, especially in cross-cultural settings. If you’re wondering how to tell if a Filipina really loves you, here are some key traits and behaviors to watch for:

She prioritizes communication: A Filipina who truly loves you will make consistent efforts to stay in touch. She’ll want to know how you’re doing, share her day with you, and ensure you’re part of her life despite distance or time constraints.

Family becomes a focal point: In Filipino culture, family is everything. If she introduces you to her family or speaks highly of you to them, it’s a strong indication that she sees you as a significant part of her future.

Her actions match her words: True love goes beyond mere words. If she supports you emotionally, makes sacrifices, and goes the extra mile to make you feel special, she’s likely deeply invested in the relationship.

Cultural sharing: She’ll take pride in sharing her traditions, food, and values with you, aiming to create a deeper connection through mutual understanding.

She’s patient and forgiving: Filipinas are known for their nurturing and forgiving nature. If she’s willing to work through misunderstandings and demonstrates patience, it’s a sign of her genuine commitment.

At Filipino2Meet, we celebrate meaningful connections and help you discover the signs of true love. Understanding how to tell if a Filipina really loves you ensures your relationship is built on trust, respect, and mutual care. Begin your journey to genuine love with us today!

[loudcyclesuit]

#Missing Mikachacha

(SANA MAHANAP NYO SIYA PLEASE PAKI CHAT SI @mikaleialt para paalam Niya sa Kapatid Niya at sa aken)[Filipina only]

I hope you find this girl on pic please chat only @mikaleialt so because she always missing the girl on the pic I mean [English only]

[ma1dita]

hi, i'm the problem, it's me <3

my name's jo, and i'm currently on a journey back to falling in love with writing :) i'm getting comfortable with picking up my pen again and i'm happy to have you join me! i'd love to hear your feedback, or just chat with you about fictional characters!

here's some things i think you should know:

pisces ☼ scorpio ☾ virgo ↑ || enfp || 23 || bi ? || 2nd gen filipina 🇵🇭 || stem/social sciences girlie || slytherin/cabin 12 || 🎧 indie grunge pop singer/songwriter (sad music calms me)

-the angst monster lives within me. it's what i'm most comfortable writing, but i'd love to write any genre you ask me to!

-i used to run a doctor who, marvel, sherlock fan account on mf instagram when I was 14... i think I've seen it all by now... check my guidelines to see the fandoms I'm currently in and write for

-i am a words of affirmation girlie so please feel free to affirm me in comments and send some requests or ask to join my taglist ;)

have a lovely day!

xoxo, jo

[purplesimmer455]

Meanwhile, at the Hecking-Feldman-Chen-Liao household, Luna’s college friend Madeleine, her wife Chesa, their two kids Finley and Malaya, and Chesa's sister Marianna came over. "Maddy!" Luna said, hugging her friend tightly. "Lulu!" Madeleine said, laughing as Luna wrapped her in a bear hug. Plus Luna remarked on how tall Finley and Malaya had gotten. "Your mom sent me so many videos of your ballet recitals." Luna said, smiling at Malaya. "I don't know much about ballet but you were amazing, Mal." She said. "Thanks auntie Luna." Malaya said, blushing a bit. Malaya’s dark brown eyes flitted to her ex-girlfriend, Luna’s daughter Piper, and she smiled at her. "Hey Pipes." She said. Hey Mal." Piper smiled politely. "I just can't believe you are broken up. I was telling Luna that you two might've been like her and Chrissy, high school sweethearts." Madeleine said, smiling at Piper. "I know auntie Maddy, it just didn't work with Mal and me." Piper said, rubbing the bridge of her nose as Malaya looked sheepish too. "But I'm with my girlfriend Cam and she's really amazing." Piper said, an automatic smile coming onto her face as she said Cam's name, and Madeleine nodded. Malaya bit back a sigh, although she was happy for Piper and Cam, she still felt a sting of jealousy hearing Piper say Cam's name and smile and gush about her so much.

While Chesa, Finley, and Marianna chatted with Tess, Megan, Hamuera, and Emily, Madeleine and Malaya sat outside with Piper and her moms. "So, how is this Cam like?" Madeleine asked teasingly. "Mom." Malaya said, smiling and rolling her eyes. "Can you please not bring her up?" Malaya said in Japanese (she's part Japanese from Madeleine's side and part Filipina from Chesa's side). Madeleine gave Malaya a mom look before smiling at Piper. "She's really great. She's smart and good at fixing and building things, and she's so sure of herself and very goofy and sweet. We're going to Foxbury together. She's going to study engineering or robotics while I'm studying fine arts." Madeleine nodded. "Plus, she's really cute and she has short choppy black hair and brown eyes." Piper added. Malaya bit her lip and Piper felt sheepish. She wasn't trying to make Malaya jealous or feel bad on purpose, but she couldn't stop bringing up Cam. She decided to change the subject, and asked Malaya about her ballet classes and dancing. Malaya’s eyes lit up, and Piper listened as she told her about her rehearsals and recitals, and an almost mishap she had on stage. "We're putting on a Simlish show and I get to dance with this very cute girl for a pas de deux." Malaya said, blushing a bit. "That's great Mal." Piper said. Last year she would've been jealous but now she just felt happy for Malaya. Madeleine exchanged a playful look with Luna and Chrissy. "Our nooboos are already growing up." She said, and Luna nodded while Chrissy smiled.

[marloray]

Oh man, welcome! I'm Marly/Scrunkly, and this is my writing sideblog! You can find my main at @scrunkalicious!!

Here I'll post chapterz to my storiez, oneshotz, and maybe I'll even do requestz!

{STORIEZ}

Not All Black Cats Are Bad Luck ~ 2/??

A Lackadaisy, OC X Canon story! Featuring my self-insert, Marly Divata, the cellist, along with hatchetman Mordecai Heller!

World Hoppers ~ 1/??

A fictional fantasy story, featuring my two OCs, K-9 and Q-17! Follow these two as they travel the world and all it's dimensions via Portals!

Tagging system:

#NABCABL - Not All Black Cats Are Bad Luck

#Marloray - Marly Divata & Mordecai Heller content!

#World Hoppers - World Hoppers!!

#K-17 - K-9 & Q-17 content!

{A LITTLE ABOUT ME!!}

Hi! I'm Marly/Scrunkly! I go by She/Her, though I don't mind They/Them. I'm a Filipina artist, musician, and writer! You can find my main at @scrunkalicious!! I'm a big fandom person (NITW, Lackadaisy, BATIM, Pokemon, more!), and I love talking about OCs, so I'm always open to chat! Hope you all enjoy my writing!

[etes-secrecy-post]

Hi, before I explain my post, I want to say something important.

• What you see my blog has become a major overhaul. And despite the changes, I decided that my 2nd account will be now my artwork blog with a secret twist.

⚠️NEW RULE! (W/ BIGGER TEXT!)⚠️

⚠️ SO PLEASE DO NOT SHARE MY 2nd ACCOUNT TO EVERYONE! THIS SECRECY BLOG OF MINE IS FOR CLOSES FRIENDS ONLY!⚠️

• AND FOR MY CLOSES FRIENDS, DON’T REBLOG IT. INSTEAD, JUST COPY MY LINK AND PASTE IT ON YOUR TUMBLR POST! JUST BE SURE THE IMAGE WILL BE REMOVED AND THE ONLY LEFT WAS THE TEXT.

⚠️ SHARING LINKS, LIKE POSTS, REBLOG POSTS, STEALING MY SNAPSHOT PHOTOS/RECORDED VIDEOS/ARTWORKS (a.k.a. ART THIEVES) OR PLAGIARIZING FROM UNKNOWN TUMBLR STRANGERS WILL IMMEDIATELY BE BLOCKED, RIGHT AWAY!⚠️

😡 WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT EVER LIKED & REBLOG MY SECRET POST! THIS IS FOR MY SECRET FRIENDS ONLY, NOT YOU! 😡

Okay? Capiche? Make sense? Good, now back to the post…↓

Title: Love on a Ferris Wheel - Mocho ♥ Riya

Hello, February! You'd think that "Love Season" was over? Sure, Valentine's Day in 2023 has officially a rear view on our calendar mirror, but there's one couple that its not featured in my "Wheel of Love" artwork, and that's Mocho & Riya!

• That's right, FINALLY, Mocho (PrinckleMinckle's rabbit OC) returns with his beloved girlfriend Riya Speedster after a long year of absence! Why? Because the owner of that OC PrinckleMinckle (my fellow Filipina artist) chatted with me on Tumblr, and we're having a great time. Heck, she showed her active OCs (Mocho & Momo) to me in a revamped from Jun 2022. I would like to show her Jun 2022 artwork, but she rather wants it to go private like I am. I could agree with that.

• Nonetheless, I decided to draw their latest couple riding on a Ferris Wheel with their "Soft Rock" custom attire (from the Speedster Twins), and while Riya matches her personality, Mocho really fits in with its pure white "Soft Rock" custom attire! 🥰🎡❤️

Riya 🐰🏎️: Awww Mocho! I missed you! I REALLY missed you, so much! We're have you been & your sister?! 🥰 You missed the entire moment, including Valentine's Day, but it doesn't matter. 🥰 You almost lost along with your little sister though, but here you are! We're now reunited love! 🥰🤗

Mocho 🐰🔵: I know, Riya. I'm so sorry for our absence. If it wasn't that pandemic, we will stay together without letting our hands separate. But now, the coast is clear now! 🥰🤗 I love you, Riya.

Riya 🐰🏎️: I love you too, Mocho! 🥰🤗 You look stunning from wearing that "Soft Rock" custom attire.

Mocho 🐰🔵: Yeah, do I look fit? 🙂

Riya 🐰🏎️: Of course! Please, keep it forever! Because I really love you so much! 😍

Mocho 🐰🔵: Thank you, Riya! 🥰 You look cute, too. Wearing yours! 🙂

Riya 🐰🏎️: Aww Mocho! Thank you! 🥰

*Mocho & Riya are continuing love conversation while enjoying the view at the Ferris Wheel*

Well, that's all for now! 😊

Riya Speedster & "Soft Rock" custom attire - created by ME! Mocho (Rabbit OC) - owned by PrinckleMinckle (tumblr) [CLICK ME ! #1] / Twitter [CLICK ME! #2], (under the name "princs2ndacc") [CLICK ME! #3] / IG [CLICK ME! #4]

[newstfionline]

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Scam Inc. (Economist) Edgar met Rita on LinkedIn. He worked for a Canadian software company, she was from Singapore and was with a large consultancy. They were just friends, but they chatted online all the time. One day Rita offered to teach him how to trade crypto. With her help, he made good money. So he raised his stake. However, after Edgar tried to cash out, it became clear that the crypto-trading site was a fake and that he had lost $78,000. Rita, it turned out, was a trafficked Filipina held prisoner in a compound in Myanmar. In their different ways, Edgar and Rita were both victims of “pig-butchering”, the most lucrative scam in a global industry that steals over $500bn a year from victims all around the world. Pig-butchering, or sha zhu pan, is Chinese criminal slang. First the scammers build a sty, with fake social-media profiles. Then they pick the pig, by identifying a target; raise the pig, by spending weeks or months building trust; cut the pig, by tempting them to invest; and butcher the pig by squeezing “every last drop of juice” from them, their family and friends. The industry is growing fast. The UN says that in 2023 the industry employed just under 250,000 people in Cambodia and Myanmar; another estimate puts the number of workers worldwide at 1.5m. Online scamming compares in size and scope to the illegal drug industry. Except that in many ways it is worse. One reason is that everyone becomes a potential target simply by going about their lives. Another reason scamming is worse than drugs is that the industry is often beyond the reach of the law.

Canadians had been feeling gloomy about their country. Trump changed that. (CSM) For over 30 years, the proportion of Canadians stating they were very proud to be Canadian hardly changed. About three-quarters said so. Last year, however, that proportion dipped considerably. Just 53% of Canadians polled reported being very proud of their national identity. Many experts put the drop down to the price of housing, the cost of living, and postpandemic fallout. The sense of anger, frustration, discontent, and divisiveness in the face of economic malaise has swept through Canada, as it has in many Western democracies. But then President Donald Trump threatened tariffs, and economists said a trade war with the United States could put Canada in recession. Hundreds of thousands of jobs are on the line. Mr. Trump has repeatedly said over the past month that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state. Now Canadians are angry. At hockey and basketball games last weekend, fans booed while “The Star-Spangled Banner” was performed. When “O Canada” came next, they cheered wildly. Canadians have taken the opportunity to push a “buy local” campaign. “There’s this newly found pride in who we are as a country and as a culture,” says Srabana Dasgupta, an associate professor at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.

Aid recall (Washington Post) The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to repatriate the U.S. Agency for International Development’s overseas workforce has thrust the agency’s global staff into chaos and despair, as workers scramble to uproot their lives and brace for what they fear will be a shutdown of all American aid missions in 30 days. In interviews, USAID staffers said Tuesday’s recall order has sent them racing to make temporary housing arrangements back in the United States, identify new day cares or schools for their children, and plan for a future in which, as many now believe is inevitable, they are left unemployed. These employees, some assigned to dangerous “hardship” posts, are attempting to navigate that process with little information from the Trump administration and while many are locked out of all agency computer systems. “You find yourself in a foreign country, in all likelihood a place you moved to despite the terrorism or security risks, and you’re being treated as if you’re somehow an enemy of the state,” one USAID official told The Washington Post. “That’s not even the worst of it. You know that your career matters far less than the lives of those you were trying to help, and … a lot of them are going to die without American aid.”

ICC vows to continue 'providing justice' (BBC) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has vowed to continue its judicial work after President Donald Trump signed an order to impose sanctions on its staff. In his first term, Trump sanctioned ICC officials who were investigating whether the US committed war crimes in Afghanistan. These were then lifted under President Joe Biden. This time, Trump accused the court of "illegitimate and baseless actions", referring to an arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Israel denies. The ICC also issued a warrant for a Hamas commander. The order follows Netanyahu's visit to the White House, in which he gifted Trump a golden pager, a reference to the deadly detonation operation in Lebanon in September.

Tariffs and Tightening Controls Threaten a Way of Life on the Border (NYT) The banks of the Rio Grande bristle with concertina wire. At intervals, Texas National Guardsmen and other troops sent by President Trump stand guard over the border. And several times a week, the sheriff of Maverick County, Texas, drives back and forth over an international bridge—to do his dry cleaning. “I get my hair cut in Mexico too,” the sheriff, Tom Schmerber, said during a recent trip as he hauled a garbage bag filled with his dirty uniforms. Those chores are the kinds of routine, international economic transactions that people on the border have long taken for granted—and that people far from the border, especially those making policy in Washington, D.C., rarely consider. And they are threatened by tightening controls that are already hampering crossings for many would-be consumers, investors and business interests in Mexico and the United States.

Panama rejects U.S. claim it dropped canal fees after Rubio visit (Washington Post) President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied a claim by the Trump administration that the Central American country had agreed to eliminate tolls for U.S. government ships using the Panama Canal, in an apparent setback to U.S. diplomatic efforts. “I am very taken aback by yesterday’s news release from the State Department,” Mulino said during his weekly news conference. “They are making important statements from the entity that controls U.S. foreign affairs based on a falsehood, and that’s intolerable.” President Donald Trump’s administration had portrayed Panama as a quick victory in its efforts to more strongly assert U.S. presence in the hemisphere. Just days ago, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama on his first official trip and pressed its government to reduce Chinese influence in the country. Mulino subsequently said he would not renew an agreement to participate in China’s signature foreign infrastructure program, the Belt and Road initiative.

New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school (AP) Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones as a new law restricting their use in schools took effect. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a bill in January limiting smartphone access at schools, in line with a trend seen in the U.S. and Europe. It applies to public and private schools, and applies to classrooms and the halls. Phones are still allowed for educational purposes, with the teacher’s permission, and when needed for the student’s accessibility and health. Schools can set their own guidelines, such as whether students can keep phones in backpacks or store them in lockers or designated baskets. Before the federal law, most of Brazil’s 26 states had already applied some restrictions to phone use in schools. As of 2023, nearly two-thirds of Brazilian schools had some limitations, with 28% banning them entirely.

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data (BBC) The UK government has demanded to be able to access encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide in its cloud service. Currently only the Apple account holder can access data stored in this way—the tech giant itself cannot view it. Privacy International called it an "unprecedented attack" on the private data of individuals. The demand applies to all content stored using what Apple calls "Advanced Data Protection" (ADP). This uses something called end-to-end encryption, where only the account holder can access the data stored. Apple has previously said it would pull encryption services like ADP from the UK market rather than comply with such government demands—telling Parliament it would "never build a back door" in its products. No Western government has yet been successful in attempts to force big tech firms like Apple to break their encryption. The US government has previously asked for this, but Apple has pointedly refused.

The swarm of earthquakes shaking Santorini prompts Greece to declare an emergency (AP) Greece’s government declared a state of emergency on Santorini on Thursday after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a week. The ministry of civil protection’s announcement will provide authorities faster access to state resources. It follows a magnitude 5.2 tremor—the most powerful recorded since activity started on Jan. 31—that struck late Wednesday. Despite causing minimal damage, the earthquake activity has prompted an exodus of thousands of residents and seasonal workers, mostly evacuating to the Greek mainland by ferry.

Iran supreme leader says US talks ‘not intelligent, wise or honorable,’ upending push to negotiation (AP) Iran’s supreme leader said Friday that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also suggested that “there should be no negotiations with such a government,” but stopped short of issuing a direct order not to engage with Washington. Khamenei’s remarks upend months of signals from Tehran to the United States that it wanted to negotiate over its rapidly advancing nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of crushing economic sanctions worth billions of dollars. What happens next remains unclear, particularly as reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian campaigned on and promised as recently as Thursday entering into a dialogue with the West.

Trump’s Gaza Plan Reflects Broader Push for Annexation of Palestinian Land (NYT) President Trump’s statements on Tuesday about an American takeover of the Gaza Strip and displacing millions of Palestinians were immediately dismissed by many as reckless and half-baked pronouncements, a provocative threat that Mr. Trump was unlikely to enforce. At the same time, his comments are the latest example of how government officials on the right in both the United States and Israel now speak publicly about a shared goal: the takeover of Palestinian land. Mr. Trump’s election has newly emboldened right-wing ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, and some of Mr. Trump’s own appointees, to speak publicly about Israel’s right to fully take over the West Bank. “It’s the most right-wing government that we’ve ever had in Israel—and there never was a U.S. administration that shared these views to this extent, either,” said Itamar Rabinovich, a former Israeli ambassador to Washington. Days after Mr. Trump’s election, Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s finance minister, whom Mr. Netanyahu has given broad authority over the West Bank, said Mr. Trump’s return to the White House meant that “the year 2025 will, with God’s help, be the year of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria,” using the biblical name for the territory that makes up the West Bank.

Corporate book piracy (Ars Technica) New emails unsealed in a copyright case lodged by authors against Meta revealed that the company trained its AI models on oodles of pirated books. New evidence shows that Meta torrented 81.7 terabytes of data across many shadow libraries of books, lacking the decency to pay off the people whose intellectual property would be chucked into the AI training dataset. That’s on top of 80.6 terabytes of data they torrented from LibGen. Several of the emails contain sentiments from engineers such as “Torrenting from a corporate laptop doesn’t feel right.” Well, that’s up to the courts but, yeah, that ordinarily is not the kind of thing one does from corporate gear.