#jobs in Davao

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Exploring part time jobs in Davao: A Complete Guide to Freelance and local opportunities in 2024

The employment landscape in Davao City has evolved significantly, offering diverse opportunities through part time jobs Davao residents can access, alongside an expanding freelance jobs Philippines market. As Mindanao's economic hub, hiring in Davao City continues to grow across various sectors, providing flexible employment options for professionals at all career stages.

Part time jobs Davao opportunities span multiple industries, with the city's growing business districts actively seeking talented individuals. The retail sector remains a significant employer, with shopping centers and commercial establishments throughout the city offering flexible scheduling options. These positions often provide competitive hourly rates, performance incentives, and opportunities for advancement to full-time roles.

Freelance jobs Philippines professionals can pursue from Davao have experienced remarkable growth, particularly in the digital sector. The city's robust internet infrastructure and supportive business environment make it an ideal location for freelancers working with both local and international clients. Content writing, graphic design, digital marketing, and web development stand out as popular freelance specializations among Davao professionals.

The surge in hiring in Davao City extends to the hospitality and tourism sector, creating numerous part-time positions in hotels, restaurants, and tourist establishments. These roles often offer flexible schedules, making them ideal for students, career shifters, or those seeking supplementary income. The sector provides valuable experience in customer service and operations management while accommodating various scheduling needs.

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies contribute significantly to part time jobs Davao opportunities, with many firms offering flexible shifts and work-from-home arrangements. These positions typically require strong English communication skills and basic technical knowledge, providing competitive compensation and potential for skill development. Many BPO roles start as part-time positions with possibilities for full-time conversion.

The technology sector has emerged as a major source of freelance jobs Philippines professionals can access from Davao. Software development, mobile app creation, and IT consulting services are in high demand, with many companies seeking project-based collaborators. Davao's growing tech community provides networking opportunities and potential partnerships for freelance professionals in the IT sector.

Educational institutions and tutorial centers contribute to hiring in Davao City, particularly for part-time teaching positions. Online tutoring has become increasingly popular, allowing educators to work flexible hours while serving students locally and internationally. These roles often provide competitive hourly rates and the satisfaction of contributing to students' academic success.

E-commerce and digital retail present abundant opportunities for both part time jobs Davao and freelance positions. Local businesses seeking to establish online presence require social media managers, content creators, and digital marketing specialists. These roles often offer the flexibility to work remotely while maintaining connection with the local business community.

Creative professionals find numerous freelance jobs Philippines opportunities in Davao's growing digital media sector. Video editing, animation, voice-over work, and multimedia content creation are in demand as businesses expand their digital presence. These roles often allow professionals to work on multiple projects simultaneously while building diverse portfolios.

For those seeking part time jobs Davao City's various business districts offer, administrative and support roles remain consistently available. Many companies hire part-time virtual assistants, data entry specialists, and customer service representatives. These positions often provide training opportunities and exposure to various business operations.

Success in Davao's part-time and freelance market requires strategic positioning and continuous skill development. Professionals should maintain updated portfolios, develop relevant technical skills, and actively network within their chosen industries. Understanding market rates and maintaining professional standards ensures competitive positioning in both local and online job markets.

The future of hiring in Davao City indicates continued growth in flexible work arrangements. Organizations increasingly recognize the value of part-time and freelance professionals in maintaining operational efficiency while managing costs. This evolution creates opportunities for professionals to build diverse careers while maintaining work-life balance.

As Davao's employment landscape continues to evolve, adaptability and continuous learning remain essential for professional success. Whether pursuing part-time positions or freelance opportunities, professionals who stay current with industry trends and maintain strong client relationships position themselves effectively for sustained career growth in this dynamic market.

[southeastasianists]

The Philippines is known as a country that supports political dynasties, and powerful clans have played a major role in the country’s politics for decades. But in the last week of June, Vice President Sara Duterte made an announcement that rocked the nation as her family appears to be gearing up to take political dynasties to the next level. On June 28, the vice president confirmed that her father, Former President Rodrigo Duterte, and her brothers, Davao First District Rep. Paolo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, will all run for senator in the 2025 elections. 

Social media is all abuzz with news of this development, with those supporting the Duterte camp ecstatic at the possibility of having all three Dutertes in the Senate. However, those who are staunchly against this have been equally loud on Twitter and Facebook, calling the country’s political system a joke. As one of the most influential political families in the country have benefited from the results of a well-executed social media strategy in the last presidential elections, Filipinos can expect that the Internet will once again turn into an all-out war zone in the coming months. But can social media bring about the downfall of political dynasties, or will it take them to new heights? Here’s what you need to know about the influence of social media on political dynasties in the Philippines. 

Social Media Brought the Marcoses Back to Power

For two decades, Filipinos had to submit to the rules of Ferdinand Marcos’ regime as the former president enforced Martial Law. Historians attest that his dictatorship resulted in over 3,000 extrajudicial killings and more than 30,000 tortures, apart from other human rights violations. The Marcoses also infamously stole $5 to $10 billion from the Central Bank of the Philippines as stated in the documents provided by the Presidential Commission on Good Government. 

After the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr., Marcos was blamed for his death. The family immediately fell from grace as Aquino’s supporters joined hands to support his widow, Corazon Aquino, during the People Power Revolution of 1986. Mrs. Aquino became the new President of the Philippines, while the Marcoses were exiled in Hawaii. In 1989, the matriarch, Imelda, as well as Marcos’ children were allowed to return to the country, and from there, they started planning their political comeback. Their return to politics started with Imelda winning a congressional seat in 1995, while her children, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Imee Marcos, won positions in local government. 

After Bongbong was elected as a senator in the 2010 elections, it was only a matter of time before he decided to run in the presidential elections. In 2022, Bongbong was up against nine other presidential candidates, the most notable being Leni Robredo, who was the Vice President at that time. It was reported that social media campaigns to discredit Robredo, a strong disinformation campaign, and online efforts to revise history contributed to Bongbong’s win, putting the Marcoses firmly back in power. That election year was one of the most divisive times in Philippine history, as it resulted in the falling out of families, the shut down of a major TV network, and increased hostility in social media platforms. 

Political Dynasties and Their Hold on Social Media

Political analysts are saying that the Philippines is where it is right now because certain politicians have turned public office into family businesses. With everyone complaining about the ever-increasing prices of commodities, lack of jobs, and non-stop graft and corruption for so many years now, many would think that Filipinos should have had enough of political families by this time. However, with politicians becoming social media savvy in recent years, it’s likely that more political dynasties will rise in the future. With the majority of Filipinos perpetually online, it’s likely that political clans will take to the Internet to gather support for their family members who are vying for a place in politics.

Other than the Dutertes, political analyst Edmund Tayao predicts that there will be more families running together in the upcoming senate elections. Siblings Pia and Alan Cayetano currently have seats in the senate, and so do Cynthia Villar and her son Mark. They are all projected to run for reelection in 2025. Meanwhile, 3 members of the Tulfo family, which has four members in congress, are also said to run in the senate elections. Their bid for a senate seat will be confirmed upon the filing of Certificates of Candidacy in October.

Countering Political Misinformation on Social Media

Certain influencers have found ways to spread disinformation on social media as a way to promote some political families, but anti-disinformation advocates have also taken to TikTok and Facebook to fight political misinformation. Genealogist Mona Magno-Veluz is one such TikTok personality who is actively battling historical and political misinformation. There’s also the local civic society organization Break the Fake movement, which regularly holds seminars to train influencers to fact-check their sources. 

AI tools have also been used by fact-checking initiatives such as FactsFirstPH to fight disinformation. Meanwhile, to inform the youth about election-related information, nonprofit corporation Pinas Forward created the E-Boto website, which contains background information for all national candidates, presented in a Gen Z-friendly, TikTok style.

Can Social Media Eradicate Political Dynasties in the Philippines?

Social media has made it easier to access information, but it has also created opportunities to spread disinformation and propaganda techniques to sway the results of elections. Knowing how to distinguish facts from lies, and putting a stop to historical revisionism can protect Filipinos from repeating past mistakes. Fact-checking information, hearing the opinions of a diverse group of people, and educating the public about the dangers of disinformation, fear mongering, hate speech, and cyberbullying may all help to boost the nation’s media literacy and prevent political families from dominating in the upcoming elections. 

But as long as Filipinos keep voting for candidates who share the same beliefs and principles as their family members who are in power, no amount of protests on Facebook or Twitter can change the country’s political landscape. As proven by the current administration, social media will continue to be a valuable tool for political dynasties jockeying for power. After all, it helped a once shunned family to regain their place in politics, so no one should be surprised if it enables multiple family members – even those who are blatantly unqualified – to be elected into public office. 

Nina Sumsy Nina Sumsy is a freelance writer with a background in journalism

[classicschronicles]

Hi lovelies,

I feel like I’ve just returned from ‘buying the milk’. I’m sorry I disappeared for *checks notes* 11 months, but it’s been a hectic year. I feel like if I get into it I’ll sound like an AO3 author, so here are some very quick highlights- I have just finished my first year studying Classics at university, I qualified as a fitness instructor (which is a side quest nobody asked for), I’ve become a theatre kid again, and I finally watched Game of Thrones. Studying Classics at uni is basically telling everyone that you study Classics at uni and then getting one of two reactions- “What is that? What kind of job are you going to et with that?”. To which I have no response, because honestly I’m not sure. Or the ever famous- “Oh like The Secret History?”. To which I cry inside because it is nothing like The Secret History. It is actually reading so much Thucydides that he becomes your sleep paralysis demon, and having to translate so much Caesar and Cicero that your daydreams become wishing you were in the Theatre of Pompey on March 15th 44 BC… for no particular reason. And also crying at 3am whilst you try to delude yourself into thinking that this is so dark academia core (spoiler- it’s not). All that being said- this has actually been one of the best years of my life and I am so happy I get to study what I love.

Anyways, I feel like we’re missing the most important part- and that is of course Game of Thrones. Guys. I have a crush on Jaime Lannister. HEAR ME OUT! I can fix him! I promise. I just need one chance. But also, I would fight him because why did he do my girl Brienne like that. Anyone who makes her cry can fight me fr. You know what made me cry though- Shireen Baratheon. What the fuck was that. And Ser Davaos’ finding out and his whole “I loved that girl like she was my own”. BAWLED. Anyways, it might surprise you to know that her death was actually based on a very famous greek myth- the myth of Iphigenia. So that’s what we’re going to talk about today.

Iphigenia’s story finds its beginnings in another myth entirely- the myth of Agamemnon and the Deer. Quick fun fact- the movie ‘Killing of A Sacred Deer’ is actually based loosely on this. The story goes that Agamemnon, out hunting one day, killed a deer belonging to the Goddess Artemis. This angered Artemis, not least because the deer was pregnant and Agamemnon’s little hunting accident killed both the mother and the baby.

Fast forward to some time later, Agamemnon launches a thousand ships to save his sister-in-law Helen from the Trojans at the behest of his brother Menelaus, and also the whole blood oath situation. The Spartans and the Mycenaeans make camp at the island of Aulis whilst they wait for the rest of the fleet to arrive, only to find that when they are ready to set sail once more, they cannot leave the island. There is not wind to push their ships, the air hot and heavy and remarkably still. This goes on for quite some time. Eventually Agamemnon consults the priest Calchas who tells him that the Gods (Artemis) are angry with him and demand a sacrifice. More specifically, the sacrifice of a virgin. This is also where some accounts differ- some claim that it could be any female virgin, some say that it had to be Agamemnon’s eldest daughter. In all honesty, I think the latter is probably more accurate because of the level of hesitation he shows before he makes his final decision. If he could sacrifice any virgin I don’t really think he would care.

Anyways, he obviously cant just write to his wife and say “hey babe can you please ship our eldest daughter over, I want to sacrifice her xoxo”. So he instead he comes out with an altogether more devious plan, and that is to tell his wife that the Prince Achilles wishes to marry Iphigenia before they sail for Troy. Both Iphigenia and Clytemnestra are of course overjoyed that she should marry ‘the best of the Greeks’ and she comes to Aulis where the army wait for her.

This is where it starts to break my heart a bit. On the morning of Iphigenia’s wedding day, Clytemnestra dresses her daughter and prepares her. She, of course, does not know that she is preparing her child for death. Her fathers men come to her tent and escort her and her mother to the alter. However, she never gets to say her vows because as soon as she steps onto the platform, they cut her throat and spill her blood as an offering to Artemis. Her mother is of course beside herself with shock and grief, but her husband does little to comfort her, telling her only that Artemis is appeased, and with the return of the wind he is leaving for Troy.

Euripides’ Iphigenia at Aulis, differs from this account and tells the story that on the morning of her supposed wedding, Iphigenia was aware of her fathers plan to sacrifice her and accepts with stoicism and all the bravery of a child put in an impossible position. He writes the following, heartbreaking, lines:

Iphigenia- “If only I could sing like Orpheus, father! Orpheus, who could charm even the heartless rocks into following him! If I could use such a voice and have everyone charmed, have them convinced to agree with me and follow me, then I would use that voice. But I have no such skill. The only voice I have, father, my only skill, is in my tears and, here, father, I’m giving them to you! I’m giving you my tears! I’m giving you all I have! She leans before him and embraces his knees Here, father, here is the body of a suppliant! Here is the body that your wife has given birth to. I wrap its limbs around your knees and beg you: Please father, do not cut off my life short. Let me enjoy the sweet light of day and do not force me to enter the world beneath the earth. I’m your first one, father! The first one to call you father, the first one you called daughter. Me, father! I was the first to play on your knees, the first one of your children to enjoy your love and the first one to give you a child’s love. Remember, father? You used to ask me, “I wonder, my darling, will I get to see you married one day, married and settled happily in your husband’s home, your life ever blossoming, making me proud of you?” And I’d touch your chin, my father, hang from your beard, father, like I’m doing now and say, “and what about you, father, will I get to see you, father, an old man, visiting me at my house, ready for me to repay you for your hard work in raising me?” No, you don’t remember these words, father. I do but you don’t! You’ve forgotten them and so, now, you want to kill me. Please, father! Please, in the name of Pelops and of Atreus who is your father, I beg you! Please don’t do it! And I beg you also for my mother’s sake, the woman who laboured to bring me to life, the woman who is being tortured even now. I beg you, father! What does my life have to do with the marriage of Paris and Helen father? Why has their marriage brought about my death, father? Agamemnon turns away. She continues despondently. Come, then, father, turn to me and give me a final kiss. A kiss to remember you by in the underworld, since my words have not convinced you. Agamemnon does not move. She goes over to her mother and takes baby Orestes in her arms. She swings him, sadly, gently back and forth and leans over him as she speaks to him What a weak little helper you are, my tiny brother! Won’t you cry with me, Orestes? Come on, won’t you beg your father not to kill your big sister? Come on, Orestes, even babies know when there’s trouble around! Ha! See, father? Orestes is begging you, too! Begging you by his silence. Do you not care about me any more? Spare my young life, father. Spare me! Here! Look here, father! Here are the two of us, one’s a baby, the other a grown up girl, a brother and a sister, both your children, begging you, by your beard, pleading with you… She turns and looks sadly around her, then up at the sun. That! Up there is my final argument. That light, this light all around us, will cut all other arguments to pieces. This light is the sweetest thing that can fill the eyes! The world beneath the earth is a world of nothing. Only fools would pray to go down there. I’d rather live a life full of misery than die a hero’s death!

If that doesn’t make you cry I don’t know what will. And then to top it off he follows it up 200 lines later this this tear jerker:

“C- What report shall I give to your sisters?

I-Do not dress them either in black garments.

C-Is there any word of love from you I should give the girls?

I-Bid them farewell; and make sure you bring up Orestes as a man!

C-You look at him for the last time- hold him tight!

I-(holding Orestes close): Darling boy, you helped you dear sister as much as you could!

…

I-Who will come to take me there before they drag me by the hair?

C-I will be at your side…

I-No, not you- that would not be right!

C-…holding on to your clothes!

I-Mother, oblige me in this: stay here! This is the nobler course for me and for you. Let one of my father’s attendants here escort to Artemis’ meadow where I shall be sacrificed.

(Iphigenia begins to move away from a crying Clytemnestra)

C-O my child, are you going?

I-Yes, and never shall I come back.

C-You will leave your mother?

I-Yes, as you see, we do not deserve this.

C-Wait- don’t abandon me!

I-I forbid you to shed tears. (C sinks to the ground)”.

In every version you read, however, sacrificing his daughter is not a choice that Agamemnon takes lightly. He is torn between sacrificing his daughter and angering his wife- but winning glory for the Greeks, or saving his daughter, but abandoning his men. As a father, he made the wrong choice, but as a king some would argue that he did what was expected of him.

I do like, however, in Euripides’ version the character of Achilles. He is adamant that he will not be privy to the murder of Iphigenia. He tries so very hard to save her and to offer comfort to Clytemnestra and genuinely I think that this might be one of the loveliest most favourable depictions of him.

This myth then gives way to part of the Oresteia trilogy and many many retellings of her Iphigenia’s story- every single one of which always make me want to cry. I can’t explain what it is- I know that the whole point of tragedy is that build up and release of emotion but no tragedy has every made me actually sad other than Iphigenia at Aulis.

Anyways, you can imagine my absolute horror when I watched S5 EP9 and saw Shireen tied to the alter, literally gave myself whiplash with how quickly I tried to look away from the screen.

I would say I hope you enjoyed reading about Iphigenia, but if you did you’re an absolute psycho! The two translations I used are from PoetryInTranlsation and Penguin’s 2005 edition “The Bacchae and Other Plays”. Hopefully, now that I’ve posted again I’ll try and be more regular with it and I hope you all have a lovely lovely week <33

~Z

[shinmiyovvi]

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Oc Introduction

「CAUTION: AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY」

GENERAL INFO

NAME: Estrellita Agnes L. Gerardo

AGE: 27

GENDER: Female

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual

D.O.B.: August 20, 1954

P.O.B.: Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines

NATIONALITY: Filipino

ALIAS(ES): Estelle, Agnes, Ness

OCCUPATION: CIA Agent (Cyber Operations Officer)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Filipino, Russian, German, French

AFFILIATIONS: CIA, MI6

APPEARANCE

HEIGHT: 5'8" (173 cm)

WEIGHT: 147. 6 lbs (66.9 kg)

HAIR COLOR: Black

EYE COLOR: Dark Brown

HAIRSTYLE: Pixe Cut

SKIN COLOR: Light Beige/Medium (?) Skin tone

BODY TYPE: Slim and Lean

FACE CLAIM: Erich Gonzales

VOICE CLAIM: Shamir from Fire Emblem

RELATIONSHIPS

Russel Adler (Complicated Ally)

Helen Park (Ally)

Lawrence Sims (Ally)

Frank Woods (Ally)

Alex Mason (Ally)

Jason Hudson (Ally, colleague)

Eleazar "Lazar" Azoulay (Ally, love interest)

Len Villanueva (Ally, best friend)

Kaoru "Bell" Ishioka (Enemy)

Dmitriev Zakharovich (Enemy)

PERSONALITY

Estelle is am observant, diligent, knowledgeable, and talented woman. She always keeps her guard up and analyzes every nook n' cranny of her surroundings and also some intel that she have acquired in her possession. In the safehouse, Estelle can be seen looking at the newspapers and files for their next missions. As a cyber operations officer, she can forsee the offensive and defensive cyberspace operations.

While she is involved in missions with the crew she tasked her other cyber operators to keep in touch with the other adversaries. Others says that Estelle looks like a person that could kill due to her "relaxed" face, but she is rather open to any conversations. However, no one likes to get into her bad side as she can make someone disappear from making her angry (which is a very exaggerating description of her anger.)

On the other hand, Estelle never reveals her loved ones for safety measures and protection of her family. Even a hint of her profile, she keeps it hidden from others, unless they can be trusted.

BIOGRAPHY

A woman of determination and perseverance, Estelle was born to be the person who was being looked up into and feared by her enemies. She is the second child among the 6 children of the Gerardo Family. As a young child, Estelle can be seen as responsible around the house and the bakery that her family owns. Although, some children around the province wouldn't dare to make Estelle angry due to how hostile she gets when it comes to hurting her or her other siblings, but she is a loving daughter and older sister to her loved ones.

Estelle strives to achieve her goals in life, especially living life with financial stability, a roof to stay on, needs and wants present, and so on. She became an achiever during highschool and got a scholarship abroad (in the US). It wasn't easy for her to live in a foreign country, considering she was born and raised in a province as she tries to adjust within the new life she's living in. Estelle continues to finish college with good grades before she can join the CIA as an cyber operations officer. At first it was a struggle for Estelle, but she perseveres until she gets used to her job. With the Cold War still ongoing, Estelle makes sure she gets to contribute for the agency and for the country.

There she met Hudson around the late 70s and introduces her to Mason, Woods, and Adler before she starts to help them during missions by providing intel, espionage, and attending through missions. During the early 80s, she joined Adler's crew to stop Perseus' plans, but she is not happy and trusting Adler's decision of bringing one of Perseus' men to be used for Project MK Ultra, turning "her" into Bell. Furthermore, she has trust issues with their new member "Feliks Zaitsev" who is an ex-KGB agent that is somehow working with the CIA.

After the events of Solovetsky, Estelle continues to go on missions of saving Adler from Stitch together with the other operators involved. On the other hand, Estelle gets to marry Lazar and has 4 children with her. During the 90s, she works with Woods to aid the newcomers for another chaotic mission they will embark from this new chapter.

[kamreadsandrecs]

Title: Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country

Author: Patricia Evangelista

Genre/s: nonfiction, history, politics, crime, journalism

Content/Trigger Warning/s: journalistic depictions and discussions of crimes such as murder, kidnapping, and rape, as well as natural disasters, including the effects of Typhoon Haiyan (PH name Yolanda)

Summary (from publisher's page): “My job is to go to places where people die. I pack my bags, talk to the survivors, write my stories, then go home to wait for the next catastrophe. I don’t wait very long.” Journalist Patricia Evangelista came of age in the aftermath of a street revolution that forged a new future for the Philippines. Three decades later, in the face of mounting inequality, the nation discovered the fragility of its democratic institutions under the regime of strongman Rodrigo Duterte. Some People Need Killing is Evangelista’s meticulously reported and deeply human chronicle of the Philippines’ drug war. For six years, Evangelista chronicled the killings carried out by police and vigilantes in the name of Duterte’s war on drugs—a war that has led to the slaughter of thousands—immersing herself in the world of killers and survivors and capturing the atmosphere of fear created when an elected president decides that some lives are worth less than others. The book takes its title from a vigilante whose words seemed to reflect the psychological accommodation that most of the country had made: “I’m really not a bad guy,” he said. “I’m not all bad. Some people need killing.” A profound act of witness and a tour de force of literary journalism, Some People Need Killing is also a brilliant dissection of the grammar of violence and an important investigation of the human impulses to dominate and resist.

Buy Here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/some-people-need-killing-a-memoir-of-murder-in-my-country-patricia-evangelista/19968748

Spoiler-Free Review: Okay, so. I already had this in my TBR and was planning to read it in some vague point in the future, but a close friend of mine picked it up and mentioned it in a tweet. Since I was midway through Mona Awad’s Rouge at the time, I promised to give it a shot once I was done with that. The finishing of THAT book got further delayed because Paladin’s Faith got released and I had to read THAT, then continued with Rouge to finish it. When it was all said and done though I picked this up and got stuck in.

Now just to be clear: I am Filipino, have lived in the Philippines all my life, and am lucky enough to live a privileged life by the standards of my country. I didn’t vote for Rodrigo Duterte in the 2016 elections because I liked neither his politics nor his values, and I certainly didn’t like the stories I’d read in the news about the Davao Death Squad, and so was one of many people who felt that sucking wave of dread when it was announced he’d won.

What followed was a nightmare I was lucky enough to view from a distance (afforded to me by my aforementioned privilege), and through the hazy fog of slow-rolling grief because of my mother’s cancer diagnosis, treatment, and death in the following years. I didn’t see all the news reports, but I did see the reactions on social media. One of the earliest ones was #CardboardJustice, which was started by my friend Hope Swann, and then popularized by Adrienne Onday. It was a response to how many murder victims had been turning up with a piece of cardboard attached to them with the statement “Pusher ako” (”I am a [drug] pusher”), as if that would justify their slaughter to those who came upon the victim’s body, as if all that was needed to pronounce one guilty of drug pushing was to have a cardboard sign saying so on one’s person. #CardboardJustice was one of the first grassroots movements pushing back against the drug war, and it was adopted quite widely in the latter end of 2016 and early into 2017.

Another one that sticks out in my mind is #Tumindig (”Stand Up”), which was inspired by the artwork of the same name by Kevin Eric “Tarantadong Kalbo” Raymundo. That artwork, released in 2021, was in response to Duterte’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to his government’s half-dozen years of murder, red-tagging, and censorship. Like #CardboardJustice, #Tumindig inspired a movement, especially among other artists - and it was still popular enough by the time the 2022 national elections rolled around to be used by those supporting Leni Robredo’s presidential campaign. #CardboardJustice and #Tumindig - one emerging from the first year of the Duterte presidency, the other from its last - bookend six years of continuous pushback against him and his government.

But what’s puzzling is, there wasn’t any mention of this in Evangelista’s book. And even if she was unaware of those specific movements, surely she was aware of the many other grassroots movements that emerged throughout Duterte’s presidency? People from all walks of life protested against Duterte from before the beginning of his regime, all the way to the end, and even beyond. Why was no mention made of these efforts to push back? My assumption, of course, would be that any mention of these movements was left out for the sake of keeping the book’s narrative and subject matter focused, but if there was room for Evangelista’s personal stories, why was there no room to tell, even in brief, the stories of those who protested and fought back? The concepts of “lumaban” and “nanlaban” are key themes in this book, so why didn’t Evangelista even nod to the protests and protesters?

I would hope that readers, especially foreign readers, will know better than to assume that ALL Filipinos approved of what Duterte was doing, but a part of me is too cynical (especially where white Westerners are concerned) to believe that will be the case. Worse, they might assume that the masa (”the masses”) were uniformly duped into voting for him. So let me say, here and now: many Filipinos from all walks of life saw through Duterte and knew him for what he was. We didn’t vote for him, and we fought back, each in our own way, all throughout his presidency. Some of us - students, activists, social workers, journalists, and many more - were killed, or disappeared, becoming the desaparecidos (”the disappeared”) of the Duterte regime. Many were not directly targeted, but fled due to the dire circumstances both economic and social produced by his regime, looking for better and safer work and living conditions elsewhere. And many of us continue to fight back today.

As for Evangelista herself, her personal stories are scattered all throughout this book, though they are most present at the beginning. While I don’t think there’s really anything wrong with the inclusion of such stories (not least because “memoir” is right there in the book’s subtitle), I kind of found myself sliding through them more quickly as I sought out the more journalistic material on the drug war. It’s not that Evangelista’s personal story isn’t INTERESTING, per se, but I think it would be more interesting to foreigners, who didn’t witness the drug war in real time like most Filipinos did.

Overall I think this is a pretty important read - or, at least, for foreigners: for anyone who, as I said, didn’t see the drug war happening in real time, in front and all around them. And for the most part, it certainly reads like it's aimed at that specific audience, shining a light on events that the rest of the world probably didn’t know about, or only understood peripherally. It’s timely too, considering the ICC case against Duterte plus who the current President and Vice President are. But for those of us who WERE here to witness the drug war, who had to live with Duterte running the country for six entire years and feared he’d declare martial law and rule us for much longer - this book might feel a bit lacking in some areas, not least the coverage of the many protests across those six years. Many people did what they could to fight back - some even disappeared, or were killed, or had to go into hiding or flee to protect themselves and/or those closest to them. It would have been nice to see them get even some coverage in this book.

Rating: four bullets

[bookloure]

Armor by John Bengan is a collection of thirteen stories set in late 90s Davao City when the then mayor Rodrigo Duterte started his (in)famous "cleansing" of the crime-infested city, a purge we now know so well.

From a Death Squad recruit on his first day on the job to a drug user Miss Gay contestant, these stories give the reader a taste of Duterte's Davao before the War on Drugs became a national phenomenon.

The premise, setting, and subject matter appeal immensely to me; add to that the fact that this book is a National Book Awards finalist, so of course, I was excited to pick it up. It's an anticipated read.

Which is why I'm sad that this did not work for me. While I enjoyed the 90s feel of the whole collection, overall, I found the writing bland and clunky in places. The Filipino expressions, kasabihan, lost their power when translated into English. The second-person point of view is wasted on stories that elicit little emotion from the reader. Except for a few standouts, I did not jive very much with the telling of these important stories.

The standouts in this collection are the following:

"Slaughter Story" and "Manny Pacquiao Speaks to a Butterfly in California"—both of which I like because of their experimental nature; the title story "Armor" and my favorite, "Disguise."

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[funsize-mermaid]

Elle got a job already (yeyy) and nakalipat na din sya sa boarding house malapit sa work nya. Sobrang happy ko for her kasi hindi na sya mag travel for 3hrs pauwi from work. Really saves her time kasi nakakapagod naman talaga tapos need nya din gising super aga and alis super aga para makaabot sa work nya ng 7am if uwian sya.

Tapos excited din ako since dun man din ako sa boading house nya mag stay sa pag punta ko dun sa December sa Davao, kahiya naman if dun ako sa bahay nila tapos wala sya HAHAHA. Ayun, wala lang I really really miss her sooooooo much. Tapos naisip ko pa eh lutuan sya always ng baon then ako na cook ng dinner ganern habang andun ako since ako lang naman maiiwan dahil naka wfh din ako.

After work nalang kami mag gagala galaaa and date date hihi. ☺️ buti nalang din eh same time out namin ☺️ aantayin ko nalang sya makauwi bago kami mag plan san kami punta everyday. ❤️❤️❤️

Nagstart na din pala ako mamili pa isa isa ng mga dadalhin ko sa Davao sa December. Pamasko and pasalubong ganern. Ipag sisiksikan ko nalang sa maleta ko tapos konti nalang damit dalhin, maglalaba nalang ulit ako ng nga damit pag kinulang. 🤣

Ka excite naman talaga ❤️

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 10.28

Holidays

Bhai Dooj (India)

Bhai Tika (Nepal)

Children’s Day (Australia)

Chucks-N-Pearls Day

Civil Servants’ Day (Brazil)

Common Fig Day (French Republic)

Cox Plate Day (Australia)

Day of International Concern About Young People and Gun Violence

Engineer’s Day (Venezuela)

Flying Baby Day

Folly Day

Gone-ta-Pott Day [every 28th]

Hari Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge Day; Indonesia)

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day

International Animation Day

International Creole Day

Liberation of Ukraine from Nazi Invaders Day (Ukraine)

Milvian Bridge Day

National Caroline Day

National Comprehensive Sex Education Call-In Day

National Cry Yourself to Sleep Day

National Day of Outrage

National First Responders Day

National I Love You Day

National Immigrants Day

National Internal Medicine Day

National Internment Commemoration Day (Canada)

National William Day

Ohi Day (a.k.a. Ochi! Day or Oxi Day; Cyprus, Greece)

Part Your Hair Crooked Just To See If Anyone Will Say Anything About It Day

Plush Animal Lover's Day

Prefectural Earthquake Disaster Prevention Day (Gifu, Japan)

Q Day

Republic Day Eve (Turkey)

Separation of Church and State Day

Stan Lee Day (Los Angeles)

Stargate Day

Statue of Liberty Day

Ticker-Tape Parade Day

Time Day

Twitter Emancipation Day

Ugly Pickup Truck Day

Vote Early Day

World Judo Day

World Tobacco Growers’ Day

Youth Pledge Day (Indonesia)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Chocolate Day

Wild Foods Day

4th & Last Monday in October

African-American Cotton Pickers’ Day [4th Monday]

Bank Holiday (Ireland) [Last Monday]

Equality Day (Antarctica) [4th Monday]

Green Monday [Monday of Last Full Week]

International School Library Day [4th Monday]

Labour Day (New Zealand) [4th Monday]

La Saoire i mi Dheireadh Fomhair [Last Monday]

Meatless Monday [Last Monday of Each Month]

Meditation Monday [Every Monday]

Monday Musings [Every Monday]

Moody Monday [Last Monday of Each Month]

Motivation Monday [Every Monday]

October Bank Holiday (Ireland) [Last Monday]

School Library Day (Canada) [Last Monday]

Independence & Related Days

Bokonton (Declared; 2007) [unrecognized]

Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic; from Austria-Hungary, 1918)

Erusia (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]

Foundation Day (Davao Occidental, Philippines)

United Republics of Michigan (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 28 (Last Week of October)

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (Hudson Valley, New York) [thru 11.10]

Festivals Beginning October 28, 2024

American Indian Tourism Conference (Marksville, Louisiana) [thru 10.31]

Supply Side West (Las Vegas, Nevada) [thru 10.31]

TechCrunch Disrupt (San Francisco, California) [thru 10.30]

Tokyo International Film Festival (Tokyo, Japan) [thru 11.6]

Feast Days

Abdias of Babylon (Christian; Saint)

Abgar V of Edessa (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Ayad Akhtar (Writerism)

Eadsige (Christian; Saint)

Evelyn Waugh (Writerism)

Extra Kinky Day (Pastafarian)

Faro, Bishop of Meauz (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Einherjar (Norse)

Feast of the Lord of Miracles (Peru)

Fidelis of Como (Roman Catholic Church)

Firmilian (Christian; Saint)

Francis Bacon (Artology)

Fyribod (a.k.a. Forebode; Norse beginning of Winter)

Godwin of Stavelot (Christian; Saint)

Gumby Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries I (Pagan)

Job of Pochayiv (repose) (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Jude Thaddeus (a.k.a. Jude the Apostle; Western Christianity)

Leibnitz (Positivist; Saint)

Lord of Miracles (Lima; Christian; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Honoring Mother Earth; Asatru/Pagan Slavic)

Michael Noakes (Artology)

Neot (Christian; Saint)

Paraskrevi of Iconium (Christian; Saint)

Simon the Zealot (a.k.a. Simon the Canaanite; Simon the Apostle; Western Christianity)

The Tortoise (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 50 of 60)

Premieres

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 2022)

An Alpine Symphony, by Richard Strauss (Tone Poem; 1915)

Barking Dogs Don’t Fite (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1949)

Because I Got High, by Afroman (Song; 2001)

Bee Movie (Animated Film; 2007)

Black Beauty (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1978)

The Blue Danube (MGM Cartoon; 1939)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, by Truman Capote (Novella; 1958)

Decade, by Neil Young (Compilation Album; 1977)

Decline and Fall, by Evelyn Waugh (Novel; 1928)

The Desperate Showers (George of the Jungle Cartoon; 1967) [#8]

Droopy (Tex Avery Droopy MGM Cartoon; 1955)

Educating Rita (Film; 1983)

The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy, by Stanisław Lem (Novel; 1971)

Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift (Novel; 1726)

How Green Was My Valley (Film; 1941)

Inferno (Film; 2016)

Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (TV movie; 1978)

The Legend of Zorro (Film; 2005)

Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl (Philosophical Book; 1959)

News of the World, by Queen (Album; 1978)

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, by Ursula K. Le Guin (Short Story; 1973)

The Pet Store (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Pinterest (Social Media App; 2009)

Pop ‘im Pop! (WB LT Cartoon; 1950)

Puss in Boots (Animated Film; 2011)

Pussy Willie (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1929)

Puttin’ On the Dog (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1944)

The Quail Hunt (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1935)

Richard Pryor … Here and Now (Stand-Up Comedy Film; 1983)

Rotten Hood (Super Chicken Cartoon; 1967) [#18

The Rum Diary (Film; 2011)

Stargate (Film; 1994)

String Along Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1978)

Supermarket Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1978)

Talking Book, by Stevie Wonder (Album; 1972)

Tinker Bell (Animated Film; 2008)

We Can’t Dance, by Genesis (Album; 1991)

Today’s Name Days

Judas, Simon, Thaddeus (Austria)

Juda, Šimun, Siniša, Tadej, Tadija (Croatia)

Státní Svátek (Czech Republic)

Judas, Simon (Denmark)

Siim, Siimo, Siimon, Siimu, Simmo, Simmu, Simun (Estonia)

Simo (Finland)

Jude, Simon (France)

Freddy, Simon (Germany)

Evniki, Vili (Greece)

Simon, Szimonetta (Hungary)

Giuda, Simone (Italy)

Antoņina, Ņina, Ninona, Zemgals (Latvia)

Almantė, Gaudrimas, Simas, Simonas, Tadas (Lithuania)

Simen, Simon (Norway)

Juda, Szymon, Tadeusz, Wszeciech (Poland)

Iachint (Romania)

Dobromila (Slovakia)

Judas, Simón (Spain)

Simon, Simone (Sweden)

Nestor (Ukraine)

Dayanara, Eunice, Jonah, Jonas, Jude, Liberty, Simeon, Simon, Simone, Thad, Thaddea, Thaddeus (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 302 of 2024; 64 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of Week 44 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 2 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 26 (Yi-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 26 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 24 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 2 Wood; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 14 October 2024

Moon: 12%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 22 Descartes (11th Month) [Gibbon / Robertson]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 36 of 90)

Week: Last Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 5 of 30)

[reallyhardy]

It’s the very reason the group was launched in February 2021: while original P-pop music saw success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, support faced a steep decline once groups started modeling themselves after their Korean counterparts. The industry lacked diversity and by extension, a distinct identity: something Alamat has in spades. Today, they are ready to live up to their name (which means “legends” in English) as the first multiethnic, multilingual act in the Philippines.

Alamat came together from all over the country. Leader, main dancer, and sub-vocalist Taneo (22 years old) is from Tabuk, Kalinga, in the far North; co-leader Mo (20) is a half-Black American from Castillejos, Zambales; Jao (20) comes from Pampanga and the group’s center Tomás (24) from Tabaco City, Albay. Vocalist and visual R-Ji (23) is a Waray-Waray from Borongan, Eastern Samar, while rapper-producer Alas (21) is a Bisaya from Davao City. 

All were students with side jobs prior to joining the group, and while they all agree that this gig positively changed the trajectory of their lives, the journey was not without doubts. “Lately, it seems like Filipinos gravitate towards foreign influences more: our appreciation for our culture has slowly started to fade. So when we heard of the concept of this boy group, we couldn’t help but think it was risky,” Jao admits.

Alamat’s creative director Jason Paul Laxamana further outlines to Teen Vogue via email the complexities in P-pop and K-pop, and how they’ve affected Alamat’s reception in the country. “For Pinoy K-pop fans, they would judge Alamat based on their standards: glossy sets, Korean-style choreography, and even physical appearance like light skin and colored eyes,” Laxamana says. “Since Alamat doesn’t follow their formula 100%, many perceive them to be doing it wrong.”

But these risks seem to have paid off, as they’ve built an impressive portfolio of songs that illuminate the Philippines’ illustrious culture. “Kbye,” for instance, is their debut anthem about ghosting sung in seven of our local languages. “Kasmala” — which recently went viral for its “f*ck colonizers” concept — references the 1904 St. Louis World Fair, where Filipino natives were displayed like zoo animals before a foreign audience. Their latest EP Pasulong has the sensual and bass-heavy “Aswang” as the lead single, where all six members fall for the country’s most popular urban legend: a bloodsucker that only appears at night.

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Last song you listened to

it's a beautiful song... jamming the new Periphery album now 👌

Currently reading

I don't read :( at least fictional books, I only read comics/manga and textbooks... but I'm gonna say 19 Days, a mxm comedy/drama manhua... been following this manhua for several years now and they just dropped an update today!!

Last movie

Like in a theater?? It's Thor : Love And Thunder...

Last show

oh man, it's been a WHILE since i watched anything, really... but my last show was Vikings...

Craving

LIQUOR and I mean a STRONG ONE...

What are you wearing right now

Speaking of alcohol, a shirt that says "Pilsen:Time:Na" in a digital clock font with a bottle of San Miguel beer beside it... aaaaand a strawberry patterned shorts... basically my clothes from yesterday, bc I haven't bathed yet...

How tall are you

NO I AM NOT DOING THIS - -

Piercings

Ears... well, I wanted to get nose piercing but I need a job...

Tattoos

One........... day 😅😭

Glasses/contacts

Glasses!! And I need a pair of new ones because my headaches are coming back...

Last thing you ate

Fried fish and rice with some chilli sauce... typical poor people food, we're broke atm...

Favorite color

For clothing it's black and warm greys... in general, I like blue, especially the darker shades... and mustard yellow...

Current obsession

Minecraft, well, I just restarted a world four days ago... Also binge watching geology related documentaries and gem faceting... still going in and out of watching some military videos, trying to add more lore and details for my COD OCs... aaaaaaand I also just rediscovered ERB, so yeah been binge watching those videos too...

Any pets

As I am writing this, there's Loki beside me... he's a black cat my mom found as a small kitten a few weeks ago... he's grown and healthy and is super energetic... on my feet lies Orange, an orange cat (very creative name) and she's very pregnant and cranky and dirty and stinky idk where she's been... and downstairs we have Bun, Kratos and Old Lady, all mischievous cats...

Favorite fictional character

Ivarr Ragnarsson (AC: Valhalla) this man is plaguing me for almost a year now... i dont mind it thoooo...

Last place you traveled

somewhere in Davao Oriental, for a family reunion... being the embarrassing relative as usual, got drunk and almost fell down a sea wall... otherwise I had a good time, and took nice pictures of the sunset...

I am tagging... @yeehawkins, @eljeebee, @vdk-hellscape, @brasideios, @voodoochild002, @pricescigar and anyone who wants to 💖✨

[redxpranger]

Dear Abigail,

I’ve read your letter, and as always, you know just how to surprise me. Your words have a way of warming my heart, as they always have.

When I found the courage to reach out to you, I had already prepared myself for silence. I never expected a response. But when I saw your post on Tumblr on October 6, I was overwhelmed. I didn’t know what to feel, but all I could think was: You found me.

I didn’t expect you to stumble upon everything, even the videos in our shared Google Drive folder. To be honest, I deleted them because I wanted to redo them someday, hoping you hadn’t seen them yet. Those videos were long, and it’s hard to believe you had the patience to sit through them all—especially with how I rambled and lost my train of thought. Hahaha! I cringe when I watch them back. Writing feels easier, and maybe even better.

Whatever you find on my Tumblr account, it’s yours to keep. Those are my thoughts and memories—pieces of me that I’ll always cherish. If you ever miss me or wonder what I’ve been up to, you know where to find me. I’ve never shared this with anyone before, but I made that Tumblr my “virtual diary” because I imagine a future where technology, like in San Junipero, could preserve us. If that future comes true, I hope my digital footprint reflects the truest version of me.

It’s ironic, really—how much I disliked AI just a year ago, especially seeing how it was used in the war in Palestine. But I’ve come to realize that AI is just a tool; it only acts on the commands of humans.

When you opened up about what happened to you and your sister, my heart broke. Seeing your YouTube video about surviving sexual assault made me cry so much. And now, knowing what your sister endured, I cried again. It’s the kind of pain that aches through your whole body. Lately, when I cry deeply, I find myself patting my chest as if I’m trying to comfort my heart for all the pain and sorrow it carries.

Sexual assault is personal to me, too. In 2021, I had a traumatic experience involving it. I’ve only shared this with Cams and Rax. It was Christmas Eve, and I was working from home when a close friend called, crying for help. She was being raped.

She was intoxicated, and I suspect someone spiked her drink. All I could hear were her faint cries of "help me," repeated over and over. Her voice gave me chills.I was working the graveyard shift, but I didn’t hesitate to leave my job to find her. The most challenging part was that I didn’t know where she was. The only clue I had was the name of one of the men she was with.

After a frantic search filled with panic and anxiety, I found her. But I was too late. I thought I’d react with anger, even violence, toward the men who assaulted her. But I didn’t. Instead, I was frozen by the intensity of my grief and anger, unable to move, and I just cried.

For a long time, I blamed myself. She was supposed to spend Christmas with my family, but I insisted she join her own family, despite the conflicts they were facing. My friends told me it wasn’t my fault—that I couldn’t have predicted what would happen. But sometimes, it’s hard not to wonder if things would have been different if I’d made another choice.

That night stayed with me. For months, I couldn’t eat, sleep, or stop crying. I’d sit at my desk, tears streaming, grateful to be working from home where no one could see me. One thought haunted me: If this is how I feel as someone who tried to help, how much worse must it be for the victims themselves?

Even now, the holidays feel different. The cold night air brings back memories of that nightmare.

In the same year, I also learned about the trauma my cousin endured—she was sexually assaulted multiple times by her father. It was devastating to discover such darkness within my own family. Her parents are no longer together, and my father and uncles made sure he could never return to Davao.

If you’re pursuing a path to support victims of sexual assault, please do it. I’ll always be here to support you and will always be proud of you.

Abigail, it’s okay if you don’t respond. Take all the time you need. Part of the reason I deleted the videos in the Google Drive is that I worried I sounded like I was asking us to get back together. Right now, a relationship isn’t something I’m seeking. I want to focus on myself because I don’t want to be a burden to anyone.

In June 2024, I finally had my breast ultrasound, though I was over a year late. The physician had found a cyst in December 2022. The ultrasound revealed multiple cysts, but thankfully, they’re benign. I’m due for another check-up soon to monitor their growth. The largest cyst, located in my left breast, measures 6.2 mm x 2.5 mm.

In October, after a night out with Rax, I experienced pain and unexpected bleeding from my belly button. Though an ultrasound didn’t reveal anything, the surgeon recommended a CT scan if the symptoms recur. Until then, I’ve been avoiding heavy lifting to prevent further pain.

These experiences have taught me to prioritize myself. I hope you don’t see that as sad. Love can be found in many forms, and I no longer limit myself to seeking it in a romantic partner. If I do find love again, I hope it’s the kind that feels like home—surprising and beautiful. 😉 I hope the same for you.

It might seem like I’m only now grieving our relationship, but the truth is, I’ve been grieving it all along—and I always will. Because I will always love you. As Vision said, 'What is grief, if not love persevering?'

Over the years, my love for you has grown and evolved. Now, I love you without possession, expectation, or condition. I love you simply, always. I hope that’s okay with you.

It means so much to me that the songs I shared were there for you when you needed them most. That’s the beauty of music—it has a way of touching our hearts and lifting us when we need it most. I hope I'll get to share to you more inspiring songs someday. I want to help you in any way I can.

P.S. You’re the inspiration behind my Frida Kahlo tattoo. One day, I might get a sunflower tattoo too, and if I do, know that it’s still for you.

I miss you so much, Abigail.

Love,
Kath

@damnedyetbeautiful 🌻✨

[jobyoda-platform]

Finding Career Success: A Guide to Job Opportunities in Davao City

Davao City, the crown jewel of Mindanao and one of the Philippines' most progressive cities, has emerged as a significant employment hub in the southern Philippines. Known for its robust economy and strategic location, Davao City continues to attract both local and international businesses, creating diverse employment opportunities for job seekers across various industries.

The city's economic landscape has transformed significantly in recent years, with the establishment of numerous business parks and commercial centers contributing to job creation. As Mindanao's primary business center, Davao City hosts a growing number of business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, retail establishments, agribusiness firms, and technology companies, all of which regularly seek talented professionals to join their workforce.

JOBYODA serves as a vital platform connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in Davao City. Through this comprehensive job portal, professionals can explore positions across various sectors, from entry-level roles to executive positions. The platform's extensive database of Davao-based companies makes it easier for job seekers to find positions that match their skills and career aspirations.

The information technology and BPO sectors in Davao City have shown remarkable growth, creating numerous positions for customer service representatives, technical support specialists, and IT professionals. Major BPO companies have established operations in the city, attracted by the skilled workforce and favorable business environment. These companies offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, making them attractive employers for both fresh graduates and experienced professionals.

Davao's agricultural sector remains a significant employer, with opportunities in agribusiness companies, food processing plants, and export-oriented firms. These organizations seek professionals with expertise in agriculture, supply chain management, quality control, and business development. The city's position as a major agricultural hub ensures steady demand for professionals in this sector.

The retail and hospitality industries in Davao City continue to expand, with shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants regularly posting job openings. These establishments seek customer service professionals, sales specialists, hotel staff, and management trainees. The growth of tourism in the region has particularly boosted employment opportunities in the hospitality sector, creating positions for tourism officers, hotel managers, and customer service professionals.

Through JOBYODA, job seekers can access opportunities in Davao City's growing construction and real estate sectors. The continuous development of residential and commercial properties has created demand for architects, engineers, project managers, and real estate professionals. These positions often offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for career advancement.

The healthcare sector in Davao City has also seen significant growth, with major hospitals and medical facilities regularly seeking healthcare professionals, administrative staff, and support personnel. The city's position as a medical hub for Mindanao ensures consistent demand for qualified healthcare workers and medical professionals.

For fresh graduates, Davao City offers numerous entry-level positions across different industries. Many companies provide training programs and career development opportunities, making it an ideal location to start a professional career. The city's lower cost of living compared to other major urban centers in the Philippines makes it an attractive destination for young professionals.

JOBYODA's platform makes it easier for job seekers to find employment in Davao City by providing detailed job listings, company information, and application tracking features. Job seekers can filter opportunities based on their qualifications, preferred industry, and desired location within the city, streamlining their job search process.

The future of employment in Davao City looks promising, with ongoing infrastructure developments and business expansions expected to create more job opportunities. The city's commitment to economic growth, coupled with its strategic location and skilled workforce, continues to attract investments that generate employment across various sectors.

For professionals considering career opportunities in Davao City, the combination of professional growth prospects and quality of life makes it an attractive destination. With JOBYODA as your job search partner, navigating the city's job market becomes more manageable, allowing you to focus on finding positions that align with your career goals and aspirations in this vibrant southern metropolis.

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Navigating Midlife

Middle adulthood and the transition into late adulthood bring significant cognitive, socioemotional, and physical changes, as shared by a 65-year-old woman navigating this stage of life. For her, maintaining a healthy lifestyle has been key to adapting to these changes. During an insightful interview, one woman shared her experiences of navigating this stage of life. Despite the common perception of cognitive decline in middle adulthood, she confidently shared, “Nothing has changed; I still can’t forget.” She attributes her sharp memory to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eating nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits, and avoiding oily meals, combined with regular physical activity like Zumba, keeps her mind and body in harmony.

Emotional connections hold a special place in her life, but they also bring challenges. Being far from family members, like her siblings in Bohol while she resides in Davao, makes her feel a sense of emotional distance despite having access to technology like phones. She emphasized the vital role of relationships in her well-being: “Very important because this gives me life and sustains me physically and emotionally.” Time management has become essential for balancing family, work, and personal time. However, economic challenges like rising costs of goods create additional pressures as she strives to meet her needs.

Work has become a challenge for her as a caretaker due to weakened nerves, making it harder to do her job. Despite this, she faces life with acceptance and readiness, saying, “At my age, I have changed my life. I am always ready for what will happen because I will not be young forever. No one can stay on earth forever.”

Her advice is simple yet powerful: “Prepare yourself for struggles and challenges. Always believe in God. Don’t lose your faith because He is always there to support you.”

Middle adulthood is a phase of reflection and adaptation. Her story shows the importance of staying healthy, nurturing relationships, and finding joy despite life’s difficulties. Through faith and a positive outlook, she demonstrates how to face this stage with strength and grace.

[shinmiyovvi]

「Call of Duty Modern Warfare Original Character Info」

GENERAL INFORMATION

NAME: Noemi Rayne G. Trinidad

CODE NAME: “Soro” (Fox in Filipino)

AGE: 31

GENDER: Female

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual

D.O.B.: [REDACTED]

P.O.B.: Davao City, Philippines

NATIONALITY: Filipino

ALIA(SES): 

Bravo 0-9, Ghost 0-5

Noemi, Emi, Rayne, Ren (By her family, relatives, and friends)

Ma’am, Captain (By Gaz)

Capt, Capt. Soro (By Soap)

Sea girl, Nomi, Show off (By Ghost)

Soro, Love, Ray (By Price)

Zorro, hermana (By Alejandro)

Kapitan Trinidad (By Rudy)

OCCUPATION: Military personnel from the AFP Light Reaction Regiment, an associate member of Task Force 141.

RANK: 2nd Lieutenant (2012-2015), Captain (2015-present)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Cebuano and Filipino as her mother tongue, English as her third language as she is a polyglot but limited.

AFFILIATIONS: Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Scout Rangers, Light Reaction Regiment, Task Force 141, Coalition, Armistice, JTF - Ghost Team, SpecGru

APPEARANCE

HEIGHT: 5’9” (175 cm)

WEIGHT: 141 lbs (64 kg)

EYE COLOR: Dark brown

HAIR COLOR: Black

HAIR STYLE: Shoulder-length (2019), Overgrown Boy Cut (2022)

BODY TYPE: Hourglass

BUILD: Lean and muscular

BLOOD TYPE: A+

DISTINGUISHABLE FEATURES: Has a scar on her right cheek and the lower left part of her neck. She also has scars on both of her arms, which she mostly wears long sleeves.

FACE CLAIM: Jane de Leon (Images below)

FAMILY

SIBLINGS: 1

STATUS: Youngest daughter of the Gerardo-Trinidad Family

FATHER: Ramon O. Trinidad

AGE: 60

HEIGHT: 5'6" (167 cm)

OCCUPATION: Retired AFP Soldier as he works as a carpenter for their shop.

MOTHER: Paulina G. Trinidad

AGE: 57

HEIGHT: 5'4" (162 cm)

OCCUPATION: Housewife

BROTHER: Leonardo Eric G. Trinidad

AGE: 34

HEIGHT: 5'11" (180 cm)

OCCUPATION: Architect

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

FIGHTING STYLE: Any but most likely uses Muay Thai and Arnis (If she found a pair of sticks)

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Any as she uses a throwing knife to take down enemies silently.

ABILITIES: Can be a translator and a recon sniper due to her experience back in 2016.

SPECIALTIES: Stealth, Espionage, and Hacking to infiltrate unauthorized areas.

PERSONALITY

POSITIVE:

Intelligent: Noemi is one of the smartest students in the class who mostly competes in quiz bees as she receives a lot of rewards from her competitions and also excels in her class.

Boyish: She spends time with her brother and her male friends and she has different interests and traits, unlike other girls around her subdivision.

Good tactician and thinks logically: After becoming the lieutenant, she uses her wits and observation around her as she will find an advantage for her and her squadmates of when to attack or when to fall back. With her being the mentee of the former captain, she took note of how her lieutenant led them to victory.

A loving friend and daughter: Despite her stern, relaxed, and laid-back personality, she is nothing more than a friend you can always rely on. She is a loving and caring daughter to her family in which she tends to overwork herself just to get the right amount of money to provide her parents for their needs. 

Dutiful with her occupation: Noemi is very dedicated to her job as a soldier in her country even if what she entered is a life-and-death situation. She mostly escapes her near-death experiences during the siege after their deployment in 2017. Noemi has no hesitation in killing her targets, as long as she knows what their wrongdoings are, she won't think twice to kill them in an instant.

Can crack jokes: If she ever feels like lighting up the mood, Noemi won't hesitate to brighten up the spirit of her fellow soldiers with some jokes.

NEGATIVE:

Has trust issues: Noemi tends to have trust issues and is also cautious when choosing the right people to trust.

Weighing some guilt inside her: After losing some of her friends during her career, she couldn't help but distinguish self-guilt from what happened to them.

Getting out of control of her emotions, especially anger: Noemi tends to bottle up her emotions, which she would snap at any time, and manages to go feral.

An expert in manipulation and deception: Noemi is capable of manipulating and deceiving people in order to acquire intel. She may act natural but deep down she was using them for extracting information.

TRIVIA

Noemi is the lead guitarist for the school's band which joins the battle of the bands.

Her favorite activities in school are Intramurals, quiz bees, band performances, and sports fest.

She likes to play video games during her free time during her off duty and sometimes she would draw on her journal to pass the time.

Noemi never shares her music taste with anyone but she listens to Jpop, Kpop, OPM, Pop, Pop Rock, Punk Rock, Rap, and Alternative Rock.

Noemi was known for being the smartest student who tends to sleep during class and answers questions without even trying to be attentive during the discussion sometimes.

BACKGROUND

Noemi is the youngest of the Gerardo-Trinidad family and was born to have an inspiration to be a soldier because of her father's past. Although her parents wanted her to be a nurse, she declined and was eager to pursue her dream of being a soldier and fighting for her country. Noemi is a talented and intelligent child who tends to join quiz bees as she is also an athlete at her alma mater. She is the captain, and outside hitter of her volleyball team, and the small forward of the basketball team. She also joins badminton and sepak takraw competitions, and everyone looks up to her as one of the athletic students in her school. After graduating high school, she passed the PMA exam and strived hard to finish her military training. Noemi joined the AFP and then proceeded to join the Scout Rangers to get the Scout Rangers Qualification Badge in order for her to join the Light Reaction Regiment. Before she joined LRR, she embarked on missions that molded her as a soldier and took down notes about becoming a leader from her captain. She lost her comrades during the Siege of Marawi she looks at them as her brothers-in-arms and a family. In 2019, Noemi became an associate member before the formation of Task Force 141 after Laswell introduced her to Price and Gaz as she continued to work in TF141.

Images for the gif above (From left to right):

MW1 (Left), MW2 (Center), MW3 (Right)

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Business Interview | Week 11 - 12

"Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people." – Steve Jobs.

In this blog, we’ll explore five businesses—Freshaire Salon, 158 Designers’ Boulevard, St. Pauls, Regatta, and MBS Hotel—and discover how their teams, guided by strong leadership, have built their reputation and continued to succeed in their respective industries.

Freshaire Salon

Founded: 2016

Location: SM CDO Downtown Premier, 3rd Floor, Claro M. Recto

Ave, Cagayan de Oro

Owner: Mrs. Lanosa

Type of Business: Sole Proprietorship

Business Model: B2C

Employees: 5

Freshaire Salon is a trusted name in beauty services, operating for 8 years in Cagayan de Oro. Known for its comprehensive offerings, the salon provides haircuts, styling, coloring, treatments, makeup, and foot spa services. Using premium brands like Orly, Matrix, and L'Oréal, Freshaire ensures customers receive the highest quality treatments. Its accessible location and commitment to customer satisfaction attract a steady stream of clients. With branches in Manila, Davao, Bacolod, and Cebu, Freshaire Salon continues to grow while prioritizing the needs of its customers and maintaining high service standards.

2. 158 Designers’ Boulevard

Founded: 2011

Location: East Promenade, Limketkai Center, Barangay 31, Cagayan de Oro

Parent Company: Rustans Group of Companies

Type of Business: Corporation

Business Model: B2C

Employees: 15

158 Designers’ Boulevard offers a luxury retail experience, showcasing high-end apparel, luggage, shoes, and bags. Strategically located in Limketkai Center, the boutique attracts a sophisticated clientele. Operated under the Rustans Group, the business sources internationally renowned brands, ensuring premium quality. With additional branches in Davao and the main outlet in Makati City, it stands out for its customer-centric approach and commitment to excellence. Its mission to enhance lives and its vision of being a leader in specialty retailing reflect its dedication to quality and innovation in the Asia Pacific region.

3. Society of St. Pauls

Founded: 1914

Location: Ground Floor, West Concourse, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro

Parent Organization: Society of ST. PAUL, Inc.

Type of Business: Corporation

Business Model: B2C

Employees: 4

ST. PAULS serves as a hub for Catholic education and evangelization, offering a wide range of religious books, Bibles, statues, and devotional materials. Founded in Italy by Fr. James Alberione, the organization brings over a century of experience in spiritual publishing to its Philippine operations. With a branch in Cagayan de Oro and a nationwide presence, ST. PAULS stands out for its faith-focused offerings. By leveraging social media and introducing new products, it remains competitive while fulfilling its mission of spreading the Word of God through high-quality publications.

4. Regatta

Founded: 1981 (Philippine operations in 2009 under Golden ABC, Inc.)

Location: East Promenade, Limketkai Center, Barangay 31, Cagayan de Oro

Parent Company: Golden ABC, Inc.

Type of Business: Corporation

Business Model: B2C

Employees: 3

Regatta is a go-to brand for leisurewear and outdoor apparel, known for its classic style and world-class quality. Operated in the Philippines by Golden ABC, Inc., it offers travel wear, bags, wallets, and accessories. With additional branches in Ayala Mall and SM Downtown Premier, Regatta is accessible to a wide range of customers. Popular items, such as men’s polo shirts, underscore its commitment to blending fashion and function. The brand leverages social media and effective sales techniques to maintain its competitive edge while fostering customer loyalty.

5. MBS Hotel (Maramag Business Suites)

Founded: 2021

Location: Purok 6, National Highway, Anahawon, Maramag, Bukidnon

Owner: Jofran Doromal

Type of Business: Sole Proprietorship

Business Model: B2C

Employees: 9

MBS Hotel combines comfort and convenience in the heart of Mindanao. Located near Maramag Police Headquarters, the hotel appeals to travelers who value safety and accessibility. Featuring unique amenities like Japanese massagers, it has become a preferred choice for both local and foreign guests seeking quality accommodations. The hotel's well-appointed rooms, professional staff, and proximity to popular attractions in Bukidnon make it an ideal destination for leisure and business travelers alike. By consistently delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, MBS Hotel aims to establish itself as a top-tier accommodation option in the region.

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