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Club Furies Premiere: Diego Oroquieta - Dulce Veneno [Illegal Alien Records]

Diego Oroquieta‘s relationship with music began at an early age at school, playing various instruments (guitar and piano), showing great versatility in it. His musical influences were marked by his parents and older brothers (mainly rock, metal, and electronic). In 2015 he decided to explore new musical facets, starting his career as a DJ. In 2019 he decided to deepen and find his own sound,…

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COLLEGE

It's almost graduation. Everything is fast-paced. There are a lot of things happening simultaneously, and I can't seem to keep up. It's not that I can't; I just chose not to. So much has changed since freshman year. I lost contact with some of my friends, I kept in touch with some, and I have met new ones that I did not expect to be friends with. Small things make me super happy these days, knowing that I have people that I can rely on, who won't judge me no matter what, who will guide me through things I can't cope with, and who will comfort me when things get rough. Ma, Dada, and Iligan friends—old and new—my constant Oroquieta friends. I have so much gratitude for them because my college life became bearable with them. I used to be so competitive that I felt suffocated when someone else exceeded my inputs, but now life is calm knowing that the competition that I needed to surpass was my past self. I have learned to overcome my toxic traits the hard way. I got burned by my own fire. I have put old arguments behind me and given people who hurt me a second chance to reconcile and reconnect with me—at least some of them. I have learned that not all people that I know and have shared moments with are my friends. There are really people who have had a shitty life and will manifest their ugliness in the way they treat you. They are the worst! I have learned to accept and will continue to accept that not all situations with certain people are meant for me, and that's okay. I have learned to prioritize things that are important to me, even if I have to endure the hard process. There are more struggles to overcome, and this is only the beginning of life. I have a lot of people to meet, lots of books to read, lots of music to listen to,lots of emotions to feel, lots of things to do,lots of words to say and hear, and lots and lots of love to give. I have always wanted a simple life with my family and our pets, hopefully with a potential husband in the distant future. Life doesn't need to be easy, just tolerable, because I know pain and struggles will be embraced in our lives, but it is worth it when you feel it with the people you love.

To be honest, I never shared these thoughts with anyone; how could I? Everyone has something on their plate, but I'm glad I was able to express this here. I am worried about the upcoming BE and my health. I don't know, I just hope to enjoy this moment while everything is still calm.

Reminder: Always avoid people on social media who are not healthy for your peace of mind. LIFE IS BETTER WITHOUT THEIR WHERE ABOUTS!

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Visita Iglesia 2023 all over the Archdiocese of Ozamis with my fellow Lasallian partners 🙏

📍 Holy Cross Parish, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental

📍 St. Nicolas De Tolentino Praish Church, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental

📍 Holy Rosary Church, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental

📍 St. Matthew’s Catholic Parish, Aloran, Misamis Occidental

📍 St. John the Baptist Parish Church, Jimenez, Misamis Occidental

📍 Holy Cross Parish, Gango, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental

📍 San Antonio Abad Parish, Labo, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental

Have a blessed Holy Week, everyone! 🕊️

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Holidays 10.16

Holidays

Air Force Day (Bulgaria)

Allergist Day (Russia)

Armenian Press Day (Armenia)

Ask An Activist Day

Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters

Blog Action Day

Boiler Switch On Awareness Day (UK)

Bu-Ma Democratic Protests Commemoration Day (South Korea)

Clean Your Bug Zapper Day

Department Store Day

Ether Day

Global Cat Day

Healthcare Security & Safety Officer Appreciation Day

Heroes and Foreparents Day (British Virgin Islands)

International Day of Action for Peoples’ Food Sovereignty & Against Transnational Corporations

John Brown Day (Vermont)

John Dunsworth Day of Kindness

Kraft Heinz Pantry Day (Canada)

Learn a Word Day

Maintenance Personnel Day

National Boss’ Day

National Burns Awareness Day (UK)

National Childhood Hunger Day

National Cut Up Your Credit Card Day

National Department Store Day

National DGS Day

National Dictionary Day

National ‘Don’t Click It’ Day

National Eddie Day

National Elaine Day

National Feral Cat Day

National Fossil Day

National Report Truth in Negotiations Act Fraud Day

National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

National Sports Day

National Trey Day

National Veterans BBQ Day

National Wolf Awareness Day

Noah Webster Day

Ox Day (French Republic)

Pope John Paul II Day (Poland)

Population Control Day

Restart A Heart Day (UK)

Sarandi Battle Anniversary Day (Uruguay)

Steve Jobs Day (California)

Teachers’ Day (Chile)

World Allergy Awareness Day

World Anesthesia Day

World Endodontic Day

World Pandesal Day

World Spine Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Liqueur Day

National Texas Twinkie Day

National Veterans BBQ Day

United Church of Bacon Day

World Bread Day

World Food Day (UN)

World Pandesal Day

Independence & Related Days

Emeria (a.k.a. United Socialist Republics of Emeria; Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Oroquieta City Day (Philippines)

Pomerak'tèr (f.k.a. Maldico; Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

Slovaland (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

3rd Wednesday in October

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (a.k.a. BRA Day USA) [3rd Wednesday]

Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence [3rd Wednesday]

E-Waste Wednesday (Canada) [3rd Wednesday]

Global Dignity Day [3rd Wednesday]

Global Ethics Day [3rd Wednesday]

Hagfish Day [3rd Wednesday]

Hump Day [Every Wednesday]

International Day of Action Against for Academic Integrity Day [3rd Wednesday]

International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating Day [3rd Wednesday]

International Narcissism Day [3rd Wednesday]

International Pronouns Day (a.k.a. Pronouns Day) [3rd Wednesday]

Lamh Day (Ireland) [3rd Wednesday]

Love Your Body Day [3rd Wednesday]

Medical Assistants Recognition Day [3rd Wednesday]

Missouri Day (Missouri) [3rd Wednesday]

National Disability Monitoring Day [3rd Wednesday]

National Financial Aid Day [3rd Wednesday]

National Teach Business Day [3rd Wednesday]

Ride to Work Day (Australia) [3rd Wednesday]

SUDEP Action Day [3rd Wednesday]

Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day [3rd Wednesday]

Take Your Parents to Lunch Day [3rd Wednesday]

Thank Your Cleaner Day [3rd Wednesday]

Unity Day [Wednesday closest to 10.22]

Wacky Wednesday [Every Wednesday]

Wandering Wednesday [3rd Wednesday of Each Month]

Website Wednesday [Every Wednesday]

Wiener Wednesday [3rd Wednesday of Each Month]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 16 (2nd Full Week of October)

National Food Bank Week [Week of 10.16]

Festivals Beginning October 16, 2024

Chicago International Film Festival (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 10.27]

Chile Challenge 4-Wheel Drive Trail Event (Caballo, New Mexico) [thru 10.19]

Circleville Pumpkin Show (Circleville, Ohio) [thru 10.19]

Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) [thru 10.20]

International Rome Film Festival (Rome, Italy) [thru 10.27]

Lausanne Underground Film and Music Festival (Lausanne, Switzerland) [thru 10.20]

Feast Days

Anna Waser (Artology)

Arnold Böcklin (Artology)

Balderic (a.k.a. Baudry) of Monfaucon (Christian; Saint)

Benjamin Russell (Artology)

Bercharius (Christian; Saint)

Bertrand of Comminges (Christian; Saint)

Blue Whale Contemplation Day (Pastafarian)

Colmán of Kilroot (a.k.a. Colman mac Cathbaid; Christian; Saint)

Daniel Chodowiecki (Artology)

Day of Atonement (Nation of Islam)

Ed Valigursky (Artology)

Edward Ardizzone (Artology)

Eliphius (Christian; Saint)

Eugene O’Neill (Writerism)

Feast of ‘Ilm (Knowledge; Baha’i)

Fortunatus of Casei (Christian; Saint)

Gall (Christian; Saint)

Gerard Majella (Christian; Saint)

Günter Grass (Writerism)

Hedwig of Silesia (Christian; Saint)

Hugh Latimer (Anglicanism)

Junian (of Saint-Junien; Christian; Saint)

Kang Kyung-ok (Artology)

Laufey’s Day (Pagan)

Lullus (a.k.a. Lullon), Archbishop of Mentz (Christian; Saint)

Malcolm the Lion (Muppetism)

Marguerite Marie Alacoque (Christian; Saint)

Marie-Marguerite d'Youville (Christian; Saint) >li>Mummolin (a.k.a. Mommolin), Bishop of Noyon (Christian; Saint)

Nicholas Ridley (Anglicanism)

Opening the Bosom of Women (Hathor’s Temple; Ancient Egypt)

Oscar Wilde (Writerism)

Pamela Anderson Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Pascal (Positivist; Saint)

Pierre Paul Puget (Artology)

Primo Conti (Artology)

Silvanus of Ahun (Christian; Saint)

Thevarparampil Kunjachan, Blessed (Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Catholic Church)

Victor III, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Hebrew Calendar Holidays [Begins at Sundown Day Before]

Sukkot [15-21 Tishri]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [42 of 53]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [48 of 60]

Premieres

Alice’s Wonderland (Ub Iwerks Disney Laugh-O-Grams Cartoon; 1923)

Barfly (Film; 1987)

The Beach Nut (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1944)

Black Dynamite (Film; 2009)

Boss and the Blade or Sheik, Rattle and Roll (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S2, Ep. 64; 1960)

Bridge of Spies (Film; 2015)

The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special (WB TV Cartoon Special; 1980)

Christmas in July (Film; 1940)

College Spirt (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1932)

Crazy, by Patsy Cline (Song; 1961)

Dare by the Human League (Album; 1981)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train (Anime Film; 2020)

Desolation Angels, by Jack Kerouac (Autobiography; 1965)

Electric Ladyland, by Jimi Hendrix (Album; 1968)

Etta Jones Sings Lady Day, by Etta Jones (Album; 2001)

Forever Amber, by Kathleen Winsor (Novel; 1944)

From A to Z-Z-Z-Z (WB LT Cartoon; 1954)

Fry Me Cookie, With A Can Of Lard, recorded by Will Bradley (Song; 1941)

The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson (Novel; 1959)

Hope and Glory (Film; 1987)

A Hull of a Mess (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1942)

It’s Only Rock N’ Roll, by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1974)

Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë (Novel; 1847)

The Kids in the Hall (TV Series; 1988)

Kill Your Darlings (Film; 2013)

The Last Angry Moose or Hot Scotch (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S4, Ep. 169; 1962)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis (Novel; 1950) [The Chronicles of Narnia #1]

The Lobster (Film; 2015)

The Lyon’ Mouse (WB MM Cartoon; 1937)

The Mouse of Tomorrow, featuring Super Mouse (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Our Town or Home of the Grave (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S4, Ep. 170; 1962)

Pierrot Lunaire, by Arnold Schoenberg (Melodrama; 1912)

Practical Magic (Film; 1998)

Pygmalion, by George Bernard Shaw (Play; 1913)

Riddle of the Gold (Animated TV Show;Jonny Quest #5; 1964)

Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Movie; 1988)

Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (WB Animated Film; 2012)

The Sensual World, by Kate Bush (Album; 1989)

Smallville (TV Series; 2001)

The Spider and the Fly (Disney Cartoon; 1931)

Sunken Treasures (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1936)

We Belong, by Pat Benatar (Song; 1984)

You’ve Got a Secret or Out of Sight, Out of Mine (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S2, Ep. 63; 1960)

Today’s Name Days

Hedwig (Austria)

Hedviga, Margareta, Marija (Croatia)

Havel (Czech Republic)

Gallus (Denmark)

Siret, Sirja, Sirje (Estonia)

Luna, Sirkka, Sirkku, Stella (Finland)

Edwige (France)

Carlo, Gallus, Gordon, Hedwig (Germany)

Gál (Hungary)

Edvige, Fortunato, Irene, Margherita (Italy)

Daiga, Daigone, Dainida, Egils (Latvia)

Ambraziejus, Dovaldė, Gutautas, Jadvyga, Margarita (Lithuania)

Finn, Flemming (Norway)

Ambroży, Aurelia, Dionizy, Florentyna, Galla, Gallina, Gaweł, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Grzegorz, Radzisław (Poland)

Vladimíra (Slovakia)

Beltrán, Eduviges, Eduvigis, Florentino, Gerardo, Margarita (Spain)

Finn (Sweden)

Avice, Avis, Gerar, Gerard, Gerardo, Gerrard, Hedda, Hedwig, Hedy, Heide, Heidi, Jerard, Noah, Noe (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 290 of 2024; 76 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of Week 42 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 18 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 14 (Gui-Chou)

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

Hebrew: 14 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 12 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 20 Orange; Sixthday [20 of 30]

Julian: 3 October 2024

Moon: 99%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 10 Descartes (11th Month) [Malebranche / Locke]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 25 of 90)

Week: 2nd Full Week of October

Zodiac: Libra (Day 24 of 30)

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Holidays 10.16

Holidays

Air Force Day (Bulgaria)

Allergist Day (Russia)

Armenian Press Day (Armenia)

Ask An Activist Day

Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters

Blog Action Day

Boiler Switch On Awareness Day (UK)

Bu-Ma Democratic Protests Commemoration Day (South Korea)

Clean Your Bug Zapper Day

Department Store Day

Ether Day

Global Cat Day

Healthcare Security & Safety Officer Appreciation Day

Heroes and Foreparents Day (British Virgin Islands)

International Day of Action for Peoples’ Food Sovereignty & Against Transnational Corporations

John Brown Day (Vermont)

John Dunsworth Day of Kindness

Kraft Heinz Pantry Day (Canada)

Learn a Word Day

Maintenance Personnel Day

National Boss’ Day

National Burns Awareness Day (UK)

National Childhood Hunger Day

National Cut Up Your Credit Card Day

National Department Store Day

National DGS Day

National Dictionary Day

National ‘Don’t Click It’ Day

National Eddie Day

National Elaine Day

National Feral Cat Day

National Fossil Day

National Report Truth in Negotiations Act Fraud Day

National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

National Sports Day

National Trey Day

National Veterans BBQ Day

National Wolf Awareness Day

Noah Webster Day

Ox Day (French Republic)

Pope John Paul II Day (Poland)

Population Control Day

Restart A Heart Day (UK)

Sarandi Battle Anniversary Day (Uruguay)

Steve Jobs Day (California)

Teachers’ Day (Chile)

World Allergy Awareness Day

World Anesthesia Day

World Endodontic Day

World Pandesal Day

World Spine Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Liqueur Day

National Texas Twinkie Day

National Veterans BBQ Day

United Church of Bacon Day

World Bread Day

World Food Day (UN)

World Pandesal Day

Independence & Related Days

Emeria (a.k.a. United Socialist Republics of Emeria; Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Oroquieta City Day (Philippines)

Pomerak'tèr (f.k.a. Maldico; Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

Slovaland (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

3rd Wednesday in October

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (a.k.a. BRA Day USA) [3rd Wednesday]

Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence [3rd Wednesday]

E-Waste Wednesday (Canada) [3rd Wednesday]

Global Dignity Day [3rd Wednesday]

Global Ethics Day [3rd Wednesday]

Hagfish Day [3rd Wednesday]

Hump Day [Every Wednesday]

International Day of Action Against for Academic Integrity Day [3rd Wednesday]

International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating Day [3rd Wednesday]

International Narcissism Day [3rd Wednesday]

International Pronouns Day (a.k.a. Pronouns Day) [3rd Wednesday]

Lamh Day (Ireland) [3rd Wednesday]

Love Your Body Day [3rd Wednesday]

Medical Assistants Recognition Day [3rd Wednesday]

Missouri Day (Missouri) [3rd Wednesday]

National Disability Monitoring Day [3rd Wednesday]

National Financial Aid Day [3rd Wednesday]

National Teach Business Day [3rd Wednesday]

Ride to Work Day (Australia) [3rd Wednesday]

SUDEP Action Day [3rd Wednesday]

Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day [3rd Wednesday]

Take Your Parents to Lunch Day [3rd Wednesday]

Thank Your Cleaner Day [3rd Wednesday]

Unity Day [Wednesday closest to 10.22]

Wacky Wednesday [Every Wednesday]

Wandering Wednesday [3rd Wednesday of Each Month]

Website Wednesday [Every Wednesday]

Wiener Wednesday [3rd Wednesday of Each Month]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 16 (2nd Full Week of October)

National Food Bank Week [Week of 10.16]

Festivals Beginning October 16, 2024

Chicago International Film Festival (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 10.27]

Chile Challenge 4-Wheel Drive Trail Event (Caballo, New Mexico) [thru 10.19]

Circleville Pumpkin Show (Circleville, Ohio) [thru 10.19]

Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) [thru 10.20]

International Rome Film Festival (Rome, Italy) [thru 10.27]

Lausanne Underground Film and Music Festival (Lausanne, Switzerland) [thru 10.20]

Feast Days

Anna Waser (Artology)

Arnold Böcklin (Artology)

Balderic (a.k.a. Baudry) of Monfaucon (Christian; Saint)

Benjamin Russell (Artology)

Bercharius (Christian; Saint)

Bertrand of Comminges (Christian; Saint)

Blue Whale Contemplation Day (Pastafarian)

Colmán of Kilroot (a.k.a. Colman mac Cathbaid; Christian; Saint)

Daniel Chodowiecki (Artology)

Day of Atonement (Nation of Islam)

Ed Valigursky (Artology)

Edward Ardizzone (Artology)

Eliphius (Christian; Saint)

Eugene O’Neill (Writerism)

Feast of ‘Ilm (Knowledge; Baha’i)

Fortunatus of Casei (Christian; Saint)

Gall (Christian; Saint)

Gerard Majella (Christian; Saint)

Günter Grass (Writerism)

Hedwig of Silesia (Christian; Saint)

Hugh Latimer (Anglicanism)

Junian (of Saint-Junien; Christian; Saint)

Kang Kyung-ok (Artology)

Laufey’s Day (Pagan)

Lullus (a.k.a. Lullon), Archbishop of Mentz (Christian; Saint)

Malcolm the Lion (Muppetism)

Marguerite Marie Alacoque (Christian; Saint)

Marie-Marguerite d'Youville (Christian; Saint) >li>Mummolin (a.k.a. Mommolin), Bishop of Noyon (Christian; Saint)

Nicholas Ridley (Anglicanism)

Opening the Bosom of Women (Hathor’s Temple; Ancient Egypt)

Oscar Wilde (Writerism)

Pamela Anderson Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Pascal (Positivist; Saint)

Pierre Paul Puget (Artology)

Primo Conti (Artology)

Silvanus of Ahun (Christian; Saint)

Thevarparampil Kunjachan, Blessed (Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Catholic Church)

Victor III, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Hebrew Calendar Holidays [Begins at Sundown Day Before]

Sukkot [15-21 Tishri]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [42 of 53]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [48 of 60]

Premieres

Alice’s Wonderland (Ub Iwerks Disney Laugh-O-Grams Cartoon; 1923)

Barfly (Film; 1987)

The Beach Nut (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1944)

Black Dynamite (Film; 2009)

Boss and the Blade or Sheik, Rattle and Roll (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S2, Ep. 64; 1960)

Bridge of Spies (Film; 2015)

The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special (WB TV Cartoon Special; 1980)

Christmas in July (Film; 1940)

College Spirt (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1932)

Crazy, by Patsy Cline (Song; 1961)

Dare by the Human League (Album; 1981)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train (Anime Film; 2020)

Desolation Angels, by Jack Kerouac (Autobiography; 1965)

Electric Ladyland, by Jimi Hendrix (Album; 1968)

Etta Jones Sings Lady Day, by Etta Jones (Album; 2001)

Forever Amber, by Kathleen Winsor (Novel; 1944)

From A to Z-Z-Z-Z (WB LT Cartoon; 1954)

Fry Me Cookie, With A Can Of Lard, recorded by Will Bradley (Song; 1941)

The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson (Novel; 1959)

Hope and Glory (Film; 1987)

A Hull of a Mess (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1942)

It’s Only Rock N’ Roll, by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1974)

Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë (Novel; 1847)

The Kids in the Hall (TV Series; 1988)

Kill Your Darlings (Film; 2013)

The Last Angry Moose or Hot Scotch (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S4, Ep. 169; 1962)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis (Novel; 1950) [The Chronicles of Narnia #1]

The Lobster (Film; 2015)

The Lyon’ Mouse (WB MM Cartoon; 1937)

The Mouse of Tomorrow, featuring Super Mouse (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Our Town or Home of the Grave (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S4, Ep. 170; 1962)

Pierrot Lunaire, by Arnold Schoenberg (Melodrama; 1912)

Practical Magic (Film; 1998)

Pygmalion, by George Bernard Shaw (Play; 1913)

Riddle of the Gold (Animated TV Show;Jonny Quest #5; 1964)

Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Movie; 1988)

Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (WB Animated Film; 2012)

The Sensual World, by Kate Bush (Album; 1989)

Smallville (TV Series; 2001)

The Spider and the Fly (Disney Cartoon; 1931)

Sunken Treasures (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1936)

We Belong, by Pat Benatar (Song; 1984)

You’ve Got a Secret or Out of Sight, Out of Mine (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S2, Ep. 63; 1960)

Today’s Name Days

Hedwig (Austria)

Hedviga, Margareta, Marija (Croatia)

Havel (Czech Republic)

Gallus (Denmark)

Siret, Sirja, Sirje (Estonia)

Luna, Sirkka, Sirkku, Stella (Finland)

Edwige (France)

Carlo, Gallus, Gordon, Hedwig (Germany)

Gál (Hungary)

Edvige, Fortunato, Irene, Margherita (Italy)

Daiga, Daigone, Dainida, Egils (Latvia)

Ambraziejus, Dovaldė, Gutautas, Jadvyga, Margarita (Lithuania)

Finn, Flemming (Norway)

Ambroży, Aurelia, Dionizy, Florentyna, Galla, Gallina, Gaweł, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Grzegorz, Radzisław (Poland)

Vladimíra (Slovakia)

Beltrán, Eduviges, Eduvigis, Florentino, Gerardo, Margarita (Spain)

Finn (Sweden)

Avice, Avis, Gerar, Gerard, Gerardo, Gerrard, Hedda, Hedwig, Hedy, Heide, Heidi, Jerard, Noah, Noe (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 290 of 2024; 76 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of Week 42 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 18 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 14 (Gui-Chou)

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

Hebrew: 14 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 12 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 20 Orange; Sixthday [20 of 30]

Julian: 3 October 2024

Moon: 99%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 10 Descartes (11th Month) [Malebranche / Locke]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 25 of 90)

Week: 2nd Full Week of October

Zodiac: Libra (Day 24 of 30)

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BALITANG NASYONAL: Suspect in Tagum City faces Multiple Charges following Public Shaming on Social Media, who brazenly attacked between Pastors and Families

TAGUM, DAVAO DEL NORTE -- A male suspect identified as Don Manungas has been accused of a series of violent acts against a senior citizen and individuals in Sison Subdivision, Brgy. Magugpo South, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte. The suspect, allegedly involved in cases ranging from physical injuries to trespassing and grave coercion, has sparked outrage among residents in the area.

The severity of the accusations against Mr. Manungas has led to a concerted effort by concerned citizens to bring attention to his actions. One such individual (Aurelio Gracias), a local netizen and victim, took matters into his own hands by streaming a LIVE video on Facebook (owned by Meta Platforms Inc.), showcasing the alleged perpetrator's acts.

In a deleted Facebook LIVE video, per obtained by Gracias, which quickly gained traction online, Gracias detailed the disturbing incidents involving Mr. Manungas, citing instances of physical assault and even potential child abuse related to property disputes. The footage, shared widely across social media platforms all across the local media of Tagum, served as a call to action for local authorities to address the escalating situation.

Among the victims mentioned in the said social media platform on LIVE video are members of the Parreño family, including Pstr. Vic Aurelio and his father, Pstr. Carlos Parreño. Additionally, a senior citizen grandmother named Ms. Florencia Parreño was reportedly targeted by Mr. Manungas, allegedly subjected to aggressive physical attacks involving punches and the use of a steel bar as a weapon.

The gravity of the allegations prompted swift responses from local law enforcement and community leaders. Authorities have since launched investigations into the reported incidents, with Mr. Manungas facing multiple charges in connection to his alleged actions.

The suspect's exposure on social media has triggered debates about the role of online platforms in ensuring individuals are held responsible for their conduct. While some admire Gracias for drawing attention to the matter, others worry about the morality of publicly condemning individuals before they have faced legal charges or a local trial.

Despite the controversy surrounding the deleted LIVE-streamed video on Facebook, many residents of Tagum City remain steadfast in their demand for justice. Community members have called for stronger measures to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly senior citizens who may be at risk of similar attacks in the future.

As the investigation into Don Manungas continues, authorities are calling upon anyone who possesses information related to the case to step up and assist in the pursuit of justice. This incident serves as a solemn reminder of the utmost importance of remaining alert and fostering a strong sense of community solidarity in order to effectively tackle issues of domestic violence and abuse within their local Tagumerunon neighborhoods.

SCREENGRAB COURTESY: Aurelio Gracias via FB LIVE VIDEO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

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-- OneNETnews Team

[lexi-melissa]

María del Mar Prieto Ibáñez y el Impacto del Franco

Las mujeres deben estar en casa. Este fue el mensaje que se transmitió a las mujeres durante la dictadura franquista. Francisco Franco fue el dictador de España entre 1939 y 1975. El gobernó España después de la Guerra Civil Española con el título de "Caudillo." Durante su régimen, las mujeres estaban confinadas a la esfera doméstica y no tenían leyes que las protegieran. A las mujeres se les dijo que no debían trabajar. Las leyes y la gente de la sociedad les decía a las mujeres que preparar para la vida en la casa. Esta es una razón por la que Mar Prieto fue tan importante durante este tiempo. Comenzó a jugar al final de la dictadura de Franco. Fue un gran momento para las mujeres. Ahora estaban trabajando y no solo en casa. Prieto demostró a las niñas que podían trabajar y jugar al fútbol. Fue un momento importante aunque no siempre estuvo en televisión. 

María del Mar Prieto Ibáñez nació en Madrid, España, el 1 de marzo de 1969. Tenía 9 hermanos y era fanática del fútbol desde muy joven. Recibió el apoyo de sus padres, pero al principio a su madre no le gustaba la idea debido a los comentarios que había escuchado. Prieto comenzó a jugar fútbol competitivo cuando tenía 13 años con el equipo Juventud Paz. Este fue su debut profesional. Después, Prieto jugó en los equipos Deportivo Porvenir de Peñagrande y Olímpico de Fortuna. Ganó la primera Copa de las Reinas con el equipo Parque Alcobendas en 1989. Atlético Villa de Madrid fue su equipo tras Olímpico de Fortuna. Formó parte del primer equipo femenino de este club entre 1989 y 1991. Ella fue muy victoriosa con este club. En 1991, Prieto pasó al equipo Oroquieta Villaverde donde ganó dos ligas y dos copas. En 1998 decidió dejar Oroquieta Villaverde. Tenía ofertas del Milan, la Fiorentina y el Torino. En este tiempo, a las mujeres no se les pagaba por jugar. Pero, Prieto no rechazó el trabajo por esta razón. No quería un cambio de ambiente y otras jugadoras en Italia habían tenido malas experiencias jugando. Estas fueron las razones por las que no jugó en Italia. Después de su participación en la copa de Europa en 1997, Prieto jugó con los Takarazuka Bunnies entre 1998 a 1999. Regresó a España en 1999 donde jugó con Torrejón. Con el equipo Levante en 2001, Prieto debutó en la Liga de Campeones. Esta es la liga más reconocida del mundo. Cuando eres joven y juegas al fútbol, quieres jugar en esta liga. Esta es la liga que vi toda mi vida. En sus últimos años como jugadora, fue la máxima goleadora del Atlético de Madrid. Pero en 2008, se dislocó la rodilla y se retiró a los 39 años. Volvió al fútbol en el 2014 para jugar una temporada más con el Madrid CFF B. 

Pero, su mayor logro fue su selección al equipo español. Jugó su primer partido con la Selección Española cuando tenía 15 años. Fue la jugadora más joven de jugar. Es difícil conocer el número de partidos que jugó. La razón es que había pocos partidos femeninos en la televisión. En mi último blog hablé de esto con más detalle. Mucha gente cree que jugó 65 partidos y anotó 30 goles para la selección nacional. Jugó de delantero y es considerada la mejor jugadora española de su época. Jugó en muchas copas del mundo y fue la mejor del equipo que ganó el tercer lugar en la Eurocopa de 1997. Todo esto es muy impresionante. Pero Prieto también fue una parte importante del movimiento Me Too en el fútbol español. En mi opinión, este es su mayor logro. Enseñó a las mujeres que podían jugar al fútbol y ser fuertes. También les enseñó a hablar. Es un gran modelo para todas las niñas en el fútbol. 

En conclusión, es muy importante hablar de este tema para el presente y el futuro. Al observar la discriminación pasada y las jugadoras, podemos ver cómo hacer que el fútbol sea mejor para las niñas. Escribí este blog para concienciar sobre los problemas del fútbol femenino y tratar de encontrar soluciones. Podemos mirar los errores y éxitos pasados como un mapa para el cambio futuro. También es muy importante que las niñas creen que pueden hacer cualquier cosa.

Por otro lado, te recomiendo que leas el blog titulado La Música Hispana de Surya, Aydan y Madeline. En su primera entrada, Surya dijo que “para mí, la música no es sólo una forma de entretenimiento; es una conexión con mi identidad y una forma de tender un puente entre generaciones.” En mi opinión, por esta razón, la música es muy similar al fútbol. Creo que la lectura de La Música Hispana puede ayudar a los lectores a comprender mejor la época, la pasión y las ideas de nuestro blog. Su blog habla de la cultura a través de la danza y la historia. La música, como el fútbol, tiene mucha pasión y corazón. Por estas razones, también recomiendo el blog llamado Música Protesta en Chile de Dani y Emma. Su blog habla sobre música de protesta. Al leer su blog, puedes entender otros tipos de protestas y movimientos políticos. La protesta a través de la música puede ayudarnos a entender mejor la protesta por los derechos de las mujeres en el fútbol. 

-Lexi

Fuentes

https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/spanish-soccers-me-too-moment-was-decade-making-2023-09-01/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Francisco-Franco/Francos-dictatorship

https://www.wikiwand.com/es/Mar_Prieto

https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gh_theses/25/

https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/how-soccer-players-restarted-spains-metoo-movement

https://intapi.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/jnmlp-2020-0010

https://bleacherreport.com/spain-womens-football

https://ffcv.es/wp/blog/tag/futbol-femenino/

https://www.tumblr.com/aydansuryamadelineblog

https://www.tumblr.com/emmaanddani

[hk2int]

Last night on the ferry :) I'm in Oroquieta City now.

[princessjoyvibora]

CASE DIGEST: PEOPLE v. MORENO L. TUMIMPAD 

As cited in Chapter 2, Article 172 of Title I of Family Code of the Philippines

PEOPLE v. MORENO L. TUMIMPAD G. R. No. 109144

Facts:

In May 24, 1991, Accused-appellant Constable Moreno L. Tumimpad and co-accused Constable Ruel C. Prieto were charged with the crime of rape committed against a 15-year old Mongoloid child in a complaint,  signed by her mother, Mrs. Pastora L. Salcedo, which reads:

That during the period between the last week of March 1989 and the first week of April 1989, in Barangay Lower Lamac, Oroquieta City, Philippines, and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, the said accused did then and there, willfully, unlawfully and feloniously, have (sic) carnal knowledge with Sandra Salcedo, complainant's daughter, a woman who is a mongoloid and so weak of mind and in intellect as to be capable of giving rational and legal consent.

Upon arraignment, accused-appellant pleaded not guilty to the crime charged and due trial ensued.

The facts as established by evidence are as follows:

Sandra Salcedo at the time of the incident was a 15-year old Mongoloid and daughter of Lt. Col. Teofisto Salcedo and Pastora Salcedo. She had a mind of a five-year old child, who still needed to be fed and dressed up. Her vocabulary was limited and most of the time she expressed herself by motions.

Col. Teofisto Salcedo was then Provincial Commander of Misamis Occidental. Four security men were assigned to him, two of whom were accused Constable Ruel Prieto and accused-appellant Moreno Tumimpad.

The Salcedo family, composed of Col. Salcedo, his wife Pastora, his son Alexander and wife and daughter Sandra, lived in a two-storey officers' quarters inside Camp Lucas Naranjo, Provincial Headquarters, in Oroquieta City. The upper storey of the house was occupied by Col. Salcedo, his wife and Sandra while the lower storey had two (2) rooms, one of which was occupied by the four security men and the other by Alexander Salcedo and his wife.

It was on August 7, 1989, when Sandra complained of constipation. Mrs. Salcedo then brought her to a doctor in Oroquieta City for a checkup. Medication was given to Sandra but her condition did not improve. Sandra became irritable and moody. She felt sick and unhappy.

The following day, August 8, 1989, Sandra saw Moreno Tumimpad coming out from the kitchen and told her mother, "Mama, patayin mo 'yan, bastos."

Mrs. Pastora Salcedo, worried of her daughter's condition, brought her to Regina Hospital. Sandra was able to relieve herself the following day but still remained moody and irritable. She refused to take a bath in spite of scoldings from her mother. She did not want to eat and whenever she did, she would vomit.

Sandra was brought to a doctor in Oroquieta City for a second checkup. Dr. Conol, the examining physician, ordered a urinalysis. Jose C. Lim, a Medical Technologist, conducted the urinalysis. The result revealed that Sandra was pregnant. Mrs. Pastora Salcedo could not believe that her daughter was pregnant and so she brought Sandra to Madonna and Child Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. Dr. Kho, an OB-GYNE Specialist, examined Sandra and subjected her to a pelvic ultra-sound examination. The results were positive. The fetus' gestational age was equivalent to 17.1 weeks. Another ultra-sound examination at the United Doctors Medical Center (UDMC) at Quezon City on September 11, 1989 confirmed that she was indeed pregnant.

On January 11, 1990, Sandra gave birth to a baby boy who was named Jacob Salcedo. Hence, the filing of the complaint by Mrs. Pastora Salcedo.

During the investigation conducted by the CIS, about thirty (30) pictures of different persons were laid on the table and Sandra was asked to pick up the pictures of her assailants. Sandra singled out the pictures of Moreno Tumimpad and Ruel Prieto.  Later, Sandra was brought out of the investigation room to a police line-up of ten people, including Moreno Tumimpad and Ruel Prieto. She was again asked to point to her assailants. Without hesitation, Sandra fingered Moreno Tumimpad and Ruel Prieto. 

Mrs. Pastora Salcedo testified that she requested her two daughters-in-law, Joy Salcedo and Celsa Salcedo, to ask Sandra the identity of the persons who sexually molested her.

Joy confirmed in her testimony that she asked Sandra who sexually molested her. Sandra revealed that Moreno Tumimpad and Ruel Prieto were the ones who raped her. Sandra demonstrated how she was raped. First, her thighs were touched, then she was hugged and her panty was taken off. A push and pull movement followed.  Celsa testified that she was present when the victim demonstrated how she was sexually abused by the two accused, including the way her nipples were touched saying "dito hawak," and holding her breasts to emphasize. She likewise went through the motion of removing her panty, uttering at the same time "hubad panty."

Sandra identified in open court accused Moreno Tumimpad and Ruel Prieto as the persons who raped her and said she wished them dead, as they did something bad to her. She once again demonstrated how she was sexually abused. She held her two thighs with her two hands next to her sexual organ saying, "panty" and then placed her hand on her breast and gestured as if she were sucking. She also touched her private organ and made a push and pull movement.

During the trial, the accused moved that a blood test, both "Major Blood Grouping Test" and "Pheno Blood Typing" be conducted on the offended party, her child Jacob and the two accused. The result of the test conducted by the Makati Medical Center showed that Jacob Salcedo has a type "O" blood, Sandra Salcedo type "B," accused Ruel Prieto type "A" and accused-appellant type "O."

Both accused anchored their defense on mere denial contending that it was impossible for them to have committed the crime of rape.

After trial on the merits, the trial court convicted Moreno Tumimpad of the crime charged but acquitted the other accused, Ruel Prieto, on reasonable doubt, stating that he "has a different type of blood with (sic) the child Jacob Salcedo as his type of blood is "A", while that of child Jacob Salcedo is type "O."

The dispositive portion of the decision reads:

WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Court finds the accused, PO1 Moreno Tumimpad, guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of Rape, as charged in the information, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 335 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended, there being no aggravating nor mitigating circumstance attendant in the commission of the crime, said accused Moreno Tumimpad is hereby sentenced to suffer the penalty of RECLUSION PERPETUA; to indemnify the offended girl, Sandra Salcedo, in the amount of P20,000.00; and to suffer the other accessory penalties

[sauolasa]

"Acqua fino al torace": inondazioni e vittime nelle Filippine

Otto persone sono morte e quasi 46.000 sono fuggite dalle loro case nelle Filippine, colpite da gravi inondazioni il giorno di Natale, soprattuto nelle città di Gingoog e Oroquieta, nell'isola di Mindanao. Tra le vittime, tutte per annegamento, anche una bambina e due pescatori

[theparalianreader]

This is the place I call home 🌊

[jffklein]

Irene's inspiring story from her KMME journey through putting up her own shop after finishing the program is not only inspiring but a timely precedent for OTOPreneurs out there! This month marks her first year milestone in this OTOPreneur journey. Her success is greatly attributed to listening customers feedback and continuously innovating her products to fit her market segment! Let's support local products and businesses! #buylocal #shoplocal #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #dtiregion10 #otophubozamiz #oroquieta https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_icvpn0Gx/?igshid=1k9fo7gvsjd3x

[thetealunatic-blog]

“It’s the memory of you that I cherished the most. But again, only dusk can separates us. How I wish I can hold you tight until dawn.” Outtakes: Oroquieta City, Philippines | April XXIII Dusk in the City of Good Life.

[thisgirlbrenna]

with Red 🚒 (at Oroquieta City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ1kX-0pI5nvjtyS4NMtmuxcMXo490UGUFZKA40/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bombuspress]

From M. Leland Oroquieta’s piece, “A Selfie Within the Mythic and Domestic,” in Issue Three: Portrait/[self]-Portrait

[anggecity]

The Don Roman Santos Building

@ Escolta, Manila, Philippines – 17 Oct 2020

I have written an article for Renacimiento Manila's Manila Weekly last July about this Neoclassical wonder, but I believe that the write-up still lacked essential information. Upon alighting the train, a northbound rider at the LRT would be greeted by this dilapidated structure, though the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) still generally uses the building.

Electric bikes have formed lines there, waiting for prospective passengers to pay them for a ride. There are also street dwellers who use the area as a shelter, depending on the time of day. At the Escolta side, the BPI branch is still rather active.

Despite the nine-storey building's catchy color of cream yellow while boasting its Ionic columns and a detailed tympanum, it remains to be obscured, being an ubiquitous sight and lately, with the imposing blue fencing around Plaza Lacson. There is also a high-rise building that hovers from behind, unfortunately.

I had always wanted to visit the huge historical marker on marble—but due to its sheer inaccessibility and impracticality to go there, I never had the chance. But when I and my mom hailed for a bus en route to PITX, it was then for me to come closer and take snaps of this marker. The text cannot be read in one standing, thanks to weathering, dirt, and apparently lack of maintenance.

I made a mental note to transcribe the text as soon as I went home, thinking that this marker details the much-needed information that had made the article better last July.

The marker reads:

THE ROMAN R. SANTOS BUILDING

Construction of this building was first conceived in 1884 by the Council of Administration of the Monte de Piedad y Casa de Anorros that, by a decree issued by Governor General Domingo Moriones Marquis of Oroquieta, had on February 3, 1880, been created as a bank of the poor. Laying of cornerstone took place on July 24, 1887, birthday of Her Spanish Majesty, Queen Maria Cristina.

The site, formerly that that of the residence of the Corregidor of Tondo and Jail of the Corregimiento, had been coded to the Monte de Piedad by the City Council of Manila upon petition of the then Metropolitan Archbishop of Manila Don Fr. Pedro Payo. The plans were prepared by Architect Don Jose Hervas, and the foundations were laid under the supervision of a commission composed by City Councilors Don Eugenio Netter, Don Jose Zaragosa, and Don Manuel Marzano. Construction was undertaken by Don Demetrio Caro.

Initial construction funds were furnished by the aforementioned Metropolitan Archbishop of Manila which funds were later augmented by subscriptions from private individuals and by loans from the Banco Español Filipino.

The building was finished and inaugurated on July 20, 1894. A special session of the Council of Administration of the Monte de Piedad y Casa de Anorros was held for the first time that day in this building. That session was presided over by Archbishop of Manila Don Fr Bernardino Nozaleda, with the Commander of the Naval Station, the City Governor of Manila, the General of Artillery, the Reverend Rector of the University of Santo Tomas, Don Jose Garcia Lara, Don Silvino Lopez Tuñon, Don Eugenio del Saz Orozco, Don Gonzalo Tuazon, Don Rafael Perez Samanillo and Don Jose Zaragoza, attending.

In 1937 ownership of the building passed into the Consolidated Investment Corporation. The old one storey building was reconstructed into a nine-storey structure, now called the Consolidated Investments Building on plans prepared by the architect, Don Andrés Luna de San Pedro, with engineer Don Jose Cortez taking charge of the construction.

The outbreak of the war on December 8, 1941 halted the construction work at the fourth storey, upon the occupation of the City of Manila by the Japanese Forces. The latter converted this building into a warehouse. In 1944 the property passed under the control of the Magdalena Estate. Upon liberation the American Red Cross converted the building into a hospital and it remained a such until 1947.

On July 2, 1952, the Prudential Bank and Trust Company, Don Roman R. Santos, Chairman-Founder and President, took possession of the building and converted its ground floor into the head office for the bank. On January 3, 1955 the property was sold by the Magdalena Estate to Don Roman R. Santos and the Prudential Bank and Trust Company. The building was renamed the Roman R. Santos Building.

The Roman R. Santos Building administration, Don Augusto A. Santos, President, was organized to administer the property. The unfinished construction was resumed immediately, and Don Andrés Luna de San Pedro having died, architectural supervision was entrusted to Don Enrique J.J. Ruiz. The nine storey remodelling and reconstruction were completed in 1957.

On July 19, 1959, Don Roman R. Santos died and Don Augusto A. Santos was elected Chairman of the Board of the Prudential Bank and Trust Company in his stead.

In 1961, the remodelling of the basement, ground and mezzanine floors was started by an authority of the Prudential Bank Board of Directors, Don Augusto A. Santos, Chairman, Mr. George Litton Sr., Vice Chairman, Don Pio Pedrosa, President, and Don Francisco D. Garcia, Don Federico A. Santos, Don Francisco C. Delgado and Ex-Supreme Court Justic Alex Reyes, Members, to house the expanded offices of the bank. Architectural plans were prepared by the firm of Messrs. Gabriel Formoso and Associates. Construction work was entrusted to engineer Don David M. Consunji.

This marker fabricated by the Talleres de Maximo Vicente, was set up upon the fourteenth anniversary of the foundation of the Prudential Bank and Trust Company, and the seventh of the death of its founder, Don Roman R. Santos.

Meanwhile, here are excerpts I verified from the same article I wrote last July:

Where the Don Roman Santos building stands today is the former site of the Monte de Piedad y Caja de Ahorras de Manila (shortened to Monte de Piedad), the first savings bank in the Philippines. It was founded by Fr. Felix Huertas of the Franciscan Order, and thus the bank was also noted to be “the Roman Catholic church’s pawnshop”, having been inaugurated in 1882 and was located in its original location at the ground floor of Santa Isabel College, which was then at Intramuros.

The Monte de Piedad transferred to the site of the Don Roman Santos, which was erected in 1894. The neoclassical building was then single-floor, with the triangular facade (tympanum) marking the position of its original roofing. The columns are decorated in accord to the ionic order. President Manuel L. Quezon worked as a clerk there. 

The original Monte de Piedad y Casa de Anorros building is the decrepit yet rather frilly building from this Street View. The historical marker can be read here.

Monte de Piedad is another story, and has another building as well, albeit smaller than the present Don Roman Santos building or the original one storey sructure. Like this Don Roman Santos building, it is also in a sorry state. An art deco theater, Cine Astor Theater, also used to stand beside it. Unfortunately the art deco building is a goner now.

I see with my little eye... after the Don Roman Santos and Santa Cruz buildings, there is an annoying hotdog high-rise structure, the well-cared-for Regina Building, and the equally adaptively-reused First United or the Perez-Samanillo Building. That is Escolta Street!

I suppose the topic would inevitably discuss an interrelationship—and eventually a matrix of historical events—and that those past events and structures shaped the places and lives we live today. After all, a structure cannot be detailed merely on its own, but by how the environment affects it and vice versa; how it affects its millieu. For now, at least, with the half-dead postwar Santa Cruz building on the other side, the Don Roman Santos building greets commuters and locals silently with more stories waiting to be known again, to Escolta in Manila and back.

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