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PAHIYAS 2023: Grandeur maintained despite effects of Pandemic

With the unprecedented influx of tourists this 2023, the pride of Lucban, the Pahiyas Festival, truly poised itself as one of the grandest festival in the province of Quezon, yet of the CALABARZON Region. The iconic and colorful “Kipings”, the edible and identifiable decor that defined the branding of Pahiyas made its way back as adornments of the Lucbanin locals’ homes for that mammoth crowd to…

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LAS CABANAS BEACH 🇵🇭 EL NIDO PHILIPPINES (VANILLA BEACH)

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" Saw-Whet Owl " // © Jennil Modar

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📍Cadlao Lagoon, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 🇵🇭

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As a solo gay traveler. 🌴

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Cebu, Philippines by Quin Schrock

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1600s

Drew both Piris in the 1600s, but in their much fancier wear :D Their attire is very Lusong (Tagalog + Kapampangan) since they're pretty much under Maynila's care for most of the time here though the rest of their accessories are from other provinces.

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Dived deep in the crystal-clear waters of Barracuda Lake in Coron, Philippines! 💦

This unique lake is known for its layers of fresh and saltwater that make for an unforgettable diving experience. 🤿 Fun fact: the lake’s name comes from the giant barracuda fish that used to reside there! 🐟 Did you know of this lake in the Philippines?

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Boracay, Philippines (by Roméo A.)

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in case you guys dont hear from me in the next few weeks

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mama i think i'm going to stay

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© Paolo Dala

Water And Nations

Water separates and connects states. By serving as a boundary or flowing across man-made borders, surface and ground waters require states to interact. With issues including navigation, the quantity and quality of water flowing from one country to another, or the environmental, economic and social impacts of infrastructure like dams or vast irrigation schemes beyond borders, such topics often become part of diplomatic interactions between countries. Results of such diplomatic interactions have yielded numerous bilateral and basin-wide agreements in recent decades, such as the '1964 Lake Chad Convention', the '1972 Senegal Agreement', the '1994 Danube River Protection Convention', or the '1995 Mekong Agreement', aiming at institutionalizing cooperative relations over time. Moreover, diplomatic efforts at the global level have led to two global conventions1 that codify generally accepted principles of international water law. At the same time, the role of water as trigger, amplifier or cause for interstate hostilities or even violent interaction has been widely discussed in academia and has placed it on the agenda of global actors. Historical records and contemporary experiences show that shared water resources can be both a source of conflict and of cooperation.

In spite of significant progress made on cooperation over shared water resources, they (similar to other environmental issues) pose some peculiar challenges to diplomats and diplomatic processes: First, water is mobile. Water flows, evaporates, and precipitates. It can be stored, but only in limited quantities and not permanently. Flows of surface and groundwater therefore often transcend borders while also maintaining a physical presence in different territories which challenges traditional claims of sovereignty. Water cannot be “owned” by one country as can coal reserves, oil, or forests.

Second, water is variable and the volume of water in a transboundary river, lake, wetland, or aquifer varies from year to year depending on precipitation and weather patterns, increasingly impacted by climate change. Exact measurements of water availability and forecasts are difficult and expensive to conduct, even with modern technologies. All planning and negotiations therefore take place with some, and sometimes high, uncertainty over the object of negotiation.

Third, humans and nature depend on water as the basis of life. This does not only concern survival of the individual, but also of the social fabric and the way economic and political systems have developed. In addition, water has a substantive spiritual significance for many people and societies, for example related to its holy status in many religions or indigenous cultures. Thus, governments making decisions about water have to consider many stakeholders, needs, interests, and values.

As a consequence, those responsible for addressing transboundary water problems have and still do struggle in addressing the complexity of shared water resources in an equitable, effective, and sustainable way. Likewise, research that analyzes these attempts has faced challenges in adequately addressing the multi-disciplinarity of the problem.

Jenniver Sehring, Susanne Schemeir, Rozemarijn ter Horst, Alyssa Offutt, and Bota Sharipova Diving into Water Diplomacy - Exploring the Emergence of a Concept

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“ Nutopia “ // Diego Castro

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📍Bon Bon Beach, Romblon, Philippines 🇵🇭

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The spirit of Christmas in Cebu, Philippines is sooo different🎅🎄🇵🇭

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June 8, 2024 • Mary Immaculate Parish, Levitown, Parañaque

I’m starting to love exploring and praying in different churches. Had a wonderful day because I get to visit this parish today. I never feel so lost and alone whenever I go to churches. God is present in my life ever since.