Mastodawn

> ...it is said that José Rizal, in a last act of defiance against the Spanish Empire, turned around after being shot in the back to face his executioners. With his final breath, he channeled the parting words of Jesus Christ: Consummatum est. It is finished.

https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/gina-apostol-raymundo-mata-review/

#ThePhilippines #JoseRizal #Ilustrado #PhilippineRepublic

In the Archive of the Filipino Revolution

The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata looks at a colony on the cusp of revolt and how historians influence the way these moments are remembered.

The Nation

Mashable India [Unofficial]5d ago

Philippines Earthquake: Teachers Saved Elementary Kids As School Ground Shook [WATCH]

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://in.mashable.com/science/110613/philippines-earthquake-teachers-saved-elementary-kids-as-school-ground-shook-watch

Nigel Jun 2

Lina's birthday parcel is off on its way to the Philippines... fingers crossed it actually gets there, always a worrying few days whilst in transit... the dicey bit 'starts' with the customs at Manila airport, then gets more dodgy at each stage after. The UK originated service might be 'DPD' but the parcel won't arrive at her house, in a tiny rural barangay, by anything remotely resembling a shiny DPD van! 😂
#ThePhilippines #dpd #Couriers

Home ━ The European Conservative [Unofficial]Jun 1

Japan Detects New Chinese Naval Drills in Pacific Rim

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news-corner/japan-detects-philippines-china-navy-drills-in-pacific-rim/

%%sitename%% [Unofficial]May 25

The Philippines and the Oil That Comes with Another Flag

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pressenza.com/2026/05/the-philippines-and-the-oil-that-comes-with-another-flag/

Le Viêt Nam, aujourd’hui.May 16

Hanoï dénonce des violations de souveraineté en mer de Chine méridionale https://vietnam-aujourdhui.info/2026/05/16/hanoi-denonce-des-violations-de-souverainete-en-mer-de-chine-meridionale/ #Chine #MerOrientale #ThePhilippines #ViêtNam

Hanoï dénonce des violations de souveraineté en mer de Chine méridionale – Le Viêt Nam, aujourd'hui

The Japan Times Apr 28

A heat wave sweeping across Southeast Asia is making offices even warmer, as workers continue to adjust to energy-saving measures put in place by governments due to the war in Iran. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/28/asia-pacific/southeast-asia-office-workers-heat-wave/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #southeastasia #climatechange #heatwaves #thailand #thephilippines #malaysia #vietnam #singapore

Southeast Asia office workers swelter in energy-saving drive amid heat wave

As the prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz drains energy reserves, relief does not look to be coming anytime soon with countries set to bake in abnormally hot weather.

The Japan Times