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[workersolidarity]

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💥BOMB ATTACK ON CHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINES KILLS THREE AND WOUNDS NINE MORE💥

Video footage showing the aftermath from a bomb explosion targeting a church in the southern Philippines that killed three and wounded nine more on Sunday morning.

According to media reports, the explosion tore through Sunday Catholic mass services at the Mindanao State University in Marawa City, in the southern Philippines.

Classes at Mindanao State University have been suspended until further notice, with a University spokesperson quoted as saying they were "deeply saddened and appalled" by the bombing.

"We unequivocally condemn in the strongest possible terms this senseless and horrific act and extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. We are committed to providing support and assistance to those affected by this tragedy,” the university said in a statement.

Witnesses told reporters that they heard a loud blast similar to an exploding power transformer and said several police and ambulances were dispatched to the site of the explosion.

Police told reporters they were investigating the bombing, including the possibility the attack was carried out by Islamic State militants.

The Mindanao area has a decades long history with an Islamic insurgency and the city was previously the site of an ISIS-inspired five-months-long siege that led to the deaths of more than 1'000 people.

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[firstoccupier]

Tensions Escalate in the West Philippine Sea Amid Chinese Intrusions

WPS.News Report Dateline: January 25, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The ongoing territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea, particularly around Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal, have intensified as reports emerge of aggressive maneuvers by Chinese vessels against Philippine fisheries boats. On January 25, 2025, Philippine fisheries vessels were reportedly harassed by Chinese coast…

[manasadefenceacademy]

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[bobbiedlifeinphil]

https://youtu.be/aV2xC3-AmYU Lucas Bersamin just dropped a bombshell! The truth about budget vetoes is finally out, and it’s raising eyebrows across the nation. What’s really going on? Let’s dive in!🔔 Subscribe to our Channel here: http://bit.ly/2WYS5pd

[viraltrendsspot]

American YouTuber Elliot Eastman Philippines Update

Here's an update on American YouTuber Elliot Eastman, 26, from Vermont, who reportedly passed away in the Philippines.

[pniindia]

Philippines Flood Risk: तेज बारिश के बाद फिलीपींस में बाढ़ से मची तबाही, स्कूल-दफ्तर हुए बंद; भूस्खलन की चेतावनी

मनीला: हल्के तूफान के बाद उत्तरी फिलीपींस में काफी भारी बारिश (Philippines Flood Risk) हुई है. वहीं तेज बारिश के चलते बहुत से इलाकों में बाढ़ आ चुकी जिसके बाद से ही स्कूलों को अधिकारियों द्वारा बंद कर दिया गया है. बाढ़ ��े कारण सरकारी कामकाज भी रोकने पड़ गए ��ैं. इस बीच हजारों लोगों को जो मरीकिना नदी के किनारे रह रहे हैं उन्हें बाढ़ आने की आशंका की वजह से गांवों से बहार निकलने के लिए तैयार होने की चेतावनी दी गई है.

[westvalleyfaultph]

Guadalupe Bridge Set for Major Repairs as Metro Manila Prepares for 'The Big One'

In a significant development aimed at fortifying Metro Manila’s infrastructure against potential seismic threats, the 50-year-old Guadalupe Bridge in Makati City is next in line for extensive repair and retrofitting. This comes on the heels of the successful completion of repair work on the southbound portion of the Kamuning flyover in Quezon City, which reopened to motorists ahead of…

[realtyhubph-blog]

North-South Commuter Railway Updates

You definitely should see this 😍 Just picture yourself traveling north on the NSCR train, with the breathtaking view of Mt. Arayat 😃 📍 North-South Commuter Railway (North Bound)Meycauayan and Marilao Station Dotr #PNR #Dmci #NSCRProject #Meycauayan #MarilaoBulacan #Marilao #Bocaue #MtArayat #Pampanga credits to: Ken Jover

[ifindus]

The Allies during World War II

The Axis here

[perfectlyasymmetrical]

The Pentagon ran an anti-vax psyop in the Philippines at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China (usatoday.com)

Please read this article. It makes me sick.

TLDR: The US is directly responsible for the over 60,000 people who have died from COVID-19 in the Philippines since the summer of 2020. The pentagon made at least 300 fake social media accounts on twitter targeted at making Filipinos believe that the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine was dangerous. The Sinovac vaccine came out before any US-made vaccine and was widely available in the region before the smear campaign started. They used lies that the vaccine contained pork gelatin (which is considered haram to Muslims—Islam is the second largest religion in the Philippines). Their aim was to harm China's reputation and to sell more American-made vaccines in the developing world for high prices.

[dandelionsresilience]

Dandelion News - January 15-21

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1. Landmark debt swap to protect Indonesia’s coral reefs

“The government of Indonesia announced this week a deal to redirect more than US$ 35 million it owes to the United States into the conservation of coral reefs in the most biodiverse ocean area on Earth.”

2. [FWS] Provides Over $1.3 Billion to Support Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Access

“Through these combined funds, agencies have supported monitoring and management of over 500 species of wild mammals and birds, annual stocking of over 1 billion fish, operations of fish and wildlife disease laboratories around the country, and provided hunter and aquatic education to millions of students.”

3. Philippine Indigenous communities restore a mountain forest to prevent urban flooding

“Indigenous knowledge systems and practices are considered in the project design, and its leaders and members have been involved throughout the process, from agreeing to participate to identifying suitable land and selecting plant species that naturally grow in the area.”

4. Responsible Offshore Wind Development is a Clear Win for Birds, the U.S. Economy, and our Climate

“[T]he total feasible offshore wind capacity along U.S. coasts is more than three times the total electricity generated nationwide in 2023. […] Proven strategies, such as reducing visible lights on turbines and using perching deterrents on turbines, have been effective in addressing bird impacts.”

5. Illinois awards $100M for electric truck charging corridor, Tesla to get $40M

“The project will facilitate the construction of 345 electric truck charging ports and pull-through truck charging stalls across 14 sites throughout Illinois[…. E]lectrifying [the 30,000 daily long-haul] trucks would make a huge impact in the public health and quality of life along the heavily populated roadways.”

6. Reinventing the South Florida seawall to help marine life, buffer rising seas

“[The new seawall] features raised areas inspired by mangrove roots that are intended to both provide nooks and crannies for fish and crabs and other marine creatures and also better absorb some of the impact from waves and storm surges.”

7. Long Beach Commits to 100% All-Electric Garbage Trucks

“[Diesel garbage trucks] produce around a quarter of all diesel pollution in California and contribute to 1,400 premature deaths every year. Electric options, on the other hand, are quieter than their diesel counterparts and produce zero tailpipe emissions.”

8. ‘This Is a Victory': Biden Affirms ERA Has Been 'Ratified' and Law of the Land

“President Joe Biden on Friday announced his administration's official opinion that the amendment is ratified and its protections against sex-based discrimination are enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.”

9. A Little-Known Clean Energy Solution Could Soon Reach ‘Liftoff’

“Ground source heat pumps could heat and cool the equivalent of 7 million homes by 2035—up from just over 1 million today[…. G]eothermal energy is generally considered to be more popular among Republicans than other forms of clean energy, such as wind and solar.”

10. Researchers combine citizens' help and cutting-edge tech to track biodiversity

“Researchers in the project, which runs from 2022 to 2026, are experimenting with tools like drones, cameras and sensors to collect detailed data on different species, [… and] Observation.org, a global biodiversity platform where people submit pictures of animals and plants, helping to identify and monitor them.”

January 8-14 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

[stamp-it-to-me]

happy lunar new year to those who celebrate!

this Philippines stamp for the lunar new year probably won't size correctly in a photoset but i love it so im sharing it like this

[id: a postage stamp with an illustration of a dragon's head. the dragon is green with a red mane and whiskers and orange horns. its mouth is open and appears to be smiling. the face value of this stamp is 45 Philippine peso. end id]

[destielmemenews]

The US military ran a secret propaganda campaign to encourage people in developing countries to not accept life-saving aid from China, including China's new vaccine.

Reuters article -> https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-covid-propaganda/

"Reuters identified at least 300 accounts on X, formerly Twitter, that matched descriptions shared by former U.S. military officials familiar with the Philippines operation. Almost all were created in the summer of 2020 and centered on the slogan #Chinaangvirus – Tagalog for China is the virus."

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[vajrapoet]

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After being murdered, Raxri Uttara awoke in a healing pool at the end of the world without memory.

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What can you do to a person who has nothing to lose?

In the depths of their Second Death, Raxri heard the Holy Madman speak: Walk. Uncover the truth of your death. Reattain your Enlightenment. There is no one to save you but you. Master yourself. Let the world sing through you. You are not alone. You are the world and the world is you.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

[aman1taverna]

I honestly hadn't known before that the Philippines had such strict laws on divorce but I'm so glad that they're taking this step towards amending it. This is such a win for Filipino women and everyone in harmful or abusive situations