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#hetalia ocs#hws algeria#hetalia#hetalia ask blog#aph ocs#Maharlika <3#ask-the-pearloftheorient#queue#queued post
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My friend asked me to draw them on their wedding day (bc I drew Chintan and Jamil).
Some oc ranting for my own comfort.. Their names are Lihay and Panganoron. In my wip, there is a dominion called Sasaban.. and its in danger of occupation by its neighbor (called Janalila, which is a rajahnate and extremely powerful.). Sasaban's population is mostly coded Muslim.. and it is a sultanate- Panganoron is the heir, their crown prince under a regent, and he is mostly shunned by his people. Mainly because he follows a different religion from his state religion (like imagine if the sultan of Brunei's son was a Buddhist.) . And Panganoron is seen as "weak".. he is very gentle, soft-spoken, academia inclined rather than cunning and war-like as the rest of his predecessors. (His father followed the state religion, his mother was indigenous). Panganoron is keen on proving himself worthy of being sultan, but he had a tendency of being distracted by socioeconomics rather than warding off forces and marching off into the battlefronts- Panganoron built soup kitchens and schools rather than amassing armies, and he is staunchly anti war and anti caste systems- but because of the looming occupation, Panganoron has no real power or resources to challenge the harmful pre-existing hierarchies in Sasaban. Anyways. Panganoron was offered a way out of war with the neighboring country of Janalila, if he married a princess from a different dominion- a theocracy called Kalantiaw, the oldest and the most noble dominion in their world; The princess' name was Maitreyi. If he married her, not even Janalila would dare make enemies of Sasaban and Kalantiaw both.
Panganoron was game, but since all the borders and ports were tightly guarded, Panganoron would have to make his way to Kalantiaw in disguise, with a skeleton crew, and through old , forgotten passageways, and roads that are called "witherways", magical, and only existing within certain, precisely calculated timeframes, of which only certain groups of indigenous people could do.
Lihay is. Well. He is an "uripon"- the lowest of the low in their social classes- indentured to servitude for the rest of his life, very sick from working in the mines.. in my world building, primordial dragons were so large, their hollowed out bones were mined for thousands and thousands of years for coal that burned for decades, so hot it could cremate a cadaver in minutes- working in such mines was very dangerous- guaranteed anyone who spent more than a couple of hours in it would suffer a tamer version of radiation poisoning- but many miners become disfigured, with their skin melting and rotting. Sasaban deals with this by only making lepers and the lowliest uripon mine- Lihay had lived all his life in the dragon-mines, but he was also indigenous- and he knew his way around the witherways.. so.
Lihay is very shy. He is trans, autistic and mute, and he has an enormous crush on Panganoron; Lihay agrees to be their guide, in exchange for his freedom from the mines, freedom from being an uripon, to a maharlika (freeman, I borrowed it from tagalog for my worldbuilding. In the real world, Timawa would be more appropriate)..
Either way. Lihay and Panganoron, traveling together with Panganoron's small entourage, fall in love, which is Very Bad for Panganoron, when the fate of his kingdom rely on him marrying Maitreyi of Kalantiaw- and Very Very Bad when the person he falls in love with is someone like Lihay.
Btw, Panganoron's name means "the clouds that gather at the mountaintop" in Tagalog. (And Bicol), while Lihay's name (Dalihayang) is from a made up language, and it means "twenty four.). But later, Panganoron gives him the name "Hininwon", which means "cherished one" ! ! :')
Ps ps.
Panganoron's eyes are supposed to look like wayang kulit akdksk
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Ri. Ri. Ri the rizz master. Meron akong brainrot ulit 😭
beh, u should def watch maria clara at ibarra. Its so good like man 😩
but imagine… miguel/noir in a noli au. The clothes???? The plot??? The tagalog OMGGG, like imagine miguel using really old tagalog, as in, the days where ppl still used señor/señorita. Words like maharlika and the like. (Sana tama yung spelling ko hahahsj)
i could go on and on about imagining them in old filipino literature. I can’t. Im so far gone.
-leonara <3
NAKO ATE ARE YOU TRYNA KILL ME????????? man i found ibarra hot there though HE'S THE STANDARD YOU CAN'T BLAME MEEEEE
anyway, so imagine,
miguel o'hara in a noli au
ok so we were both colonized by the spanish right, so i think that YES, YOU BOTH WOULD'VE UNDERSTOOD EACH OTHER IN SPANISH KUNG MESTIZO/A KAYO; but if not, bc from what i remember, the indios weren't taught spanish, you'd kind of just..... listen to him, and if he says a word you understand in tagalog, you'd answer him in tagalog and JUST--
i think if you really didn't understand him bc of how malalim tagalog was back then, which was way more common than how my conyo ass speaks, you two probably wouldn't come to an understanding, you'd probably resort to using your body language to tell him LMAO
also am i the only one who thinks filipino/filipina beauty, doesn't matter if you're moreno/morena or pale or darker than that, really captivates miggy? like even if you didn't look like mestiza women at the time and were a pure-blooded filipino/filipina, HE WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH HOW YOU LOOKED EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T GO ALL OUT FOR HIM (he knows you're perfect :>)
he would try to impress you with his spanish, but honestly, you couldn't care less bc YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HALF THE SHIT HE'S SAYING, so you just... nod... and... leave.......
when you're waiting out by your window, or nagpapahangin lang ykyk kasi mas malamig noon, he'd call out to you and say you look lovely tonight in the MOST FANCY OLD TAGALOG WAY (fuck di ko alam kung paano, BUT LEMME TRY SOMETHING HUHU)
"aba'y binibini/ginoo... ikaw ay punong-puno ng kagandahan ngayong gabi; ang mga tala sa langit ay daig pa sa iyong ning-ning."
then he fuckin winks and you're dead
if you knew him ever since you were younger, he would write those letters ibarra sends maria clara, AND HE'D GAZE OVER AT YOU SO LOVINGLY AS YOU READ THEM OUT LOUD, AND WHEN HE CATCHES YOU BLUSHING HE'D SAY IT, HE'D CALL YOU OUT
"aking binibini, ika'y... namumula. kay ganda ng pula sa iyong mukha, ika'y tilang isang rosas na namumukadkad."
(((oh the urge to kiss him right then and there fuckkk)))
he would harana you. that is FINAL. he would sing in spanish because that's how he expresses himself best, and because he's more familiar with them. but i think he'd compose his own songs in spanish AND TAGALOG FOR U
IF YOU FR DON'T GET THE HINT HE LIKES YOU, HE WILL STRAIGHT UP ASK YOU ONE DAY IF YOU'D WANT TO RUN AWAY WITH HIM AND LET HIM TAKE CARE OF YOU
HE WANTS A FUCKING FUTURE WITH YOU AWAY FROM THE COLONIZERS AND BULLSHIT THAT'S HAPPENING IN THE NOLI AND WANTS TO SEE YOU SAFE AND SOUND. HE WILL KICK THE SHIT OUT OF THE GUARDIA CIVIL IF THEY FUCKING HURT YOU !!!!!!
"aking sinta, ipinapangako ko. hindi kita pakakawalan, hindi kita iiwanan sa impyernong ito, sapagkat ikaw ang natatanging liwanang sa aking buhay, ang tanging minamahal at mamahalin ko hanggang ako'y yumao't mawala sa mundo. nais kong maramdaman at maranasan mo na ikaw lang ang mundo ko. tu eres mi unico mundo." (shit sana tama AAAAAAA)
a/n: BIG THANK YOU TO ATE @binibinileonara FOR THE REQ AND INSPO, LOVE YOU PO ATEEE /platonically <333
tags !! @thecoolerdor @miguelswifey04 @luvstarrstruck @binibinileonara
#miguel o'hara#miguel o'hara x filipino reader#miguel o'hara x reader#miguel o'hara x you#miguel o'hara x y/n#atsv miguel#atsv x reader#atsv x filipino reader#atsv imagines#atsv x you#atsv x y/n#CURLING MY TOES KICKING MY FEET TWIRLING MY HAIR GIGGLING I FUCKING LOVE HIM SO MUCH
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First and foremost to get it outta my system, fuck orbitaldropkick for being a piece of shit hack-writer with zero tact. Fiction and narrative do not defacto endorse the most horrible actions or events on earth, but you have no fucking tact in your writing of or depiction of said events- it's crassness for shock value and it's gross.
You might know kill six billion demons and might even still be reading it- if you do, I suggest you don't! If you don't read it, don't start! The idea can't poison you if you don't imbibe it, and the most recent update was very much a reason for me to hate the fucker more than I already did for being an abrasively smug prick. CW for rape if you ignore the prior warning and go to his site anyway.
"But its been years and im so invested-" Shut the fuck up, if an apple rots you don't keep the mush.
You may be asking yourself what you ought to maybe consider reading or engaging with instead that maybe handles shit more tactfully, or overall embodies the spirit of killing god that isn't tied to tom parkinson-morgan or his works (ksbd, icon, lancer, unnamed cyberpunk), and I'm compiling a list below:
Comics:
Souls Foreclosed- Cast of devil-endowed trans people literally combatting society, the church and vampires that rule it, and tbqh god himself. Extremely good and creative as fuck in it's visual design.
Phototaxis of a Fighter- Underground boxing with a full cast of queer and ace rep, PLEASE read this shit 'cause I'm tired of people sleeping on such a banger comic.
Scam the Gods- Dreamlike and utterly surreal comic focused on committing to the title. As with the above fuckin read this shit if you want to feel caught in a dream you can't quite wake up from, quit sleeping on the comic and sleep inside it.
Novels and TTRPGS:
Benjanun's Machine Series- hoohboy there's a lot here please let her explain it better than i can ;///;
Gubat Banwa + Maharlika- TTRPG steeped in southeast-asian culture with mechanics emulating the snappy combat of martial arts movies and godkilling™ (mecha robo for the latter of the two), and with far greater understanding of the cultures it references than those Tom outright rips from.
Devil, Aim for Me- If there could be a oneshot/single system to encapsulate the vibe of Souls Foreclosed, this'd be it- Ran a game several years ago centered around a post biblical rapture world with the goal of crawling out from the ash to kill god, so I'm including it here as well worth your time.
tl;dr fuck you abbadon, i wish you'd go back to being john neverpost and fucking stay that way you cunt
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GUBAT BANWA 1E Public Playtest is out! From the writer and designer of MAHARLIKA RPG and KARANDUUN (won Best Setting in IDGN!) comes a violent martial art fantasy tabletop RPG set in the islands of ritual and raiding: The Sword Isles. Play as Kadungganan--Esteemed Ones, Brave Ones, Honorable Ones--and prove your Conviction in a game of intense tactical combat and war drama, heavily inspired by Southeast Asian Myth, Filipino Martial Arts, and non-Tolkien Fantasy Literature!
Expect to fight alongside your datu warlord to unravel the machinations of rival sultans, or fight alongside your chief elder to fight back against the encroaching tide of gunmetal imperialism. Channel the Manifestations of Death, harness the spirits of violence, or straight up brawl with Gods in a stylish and quick tactical combat system that is equal parts inspired by Sekiro and Tactics Ogre!
The game now has free community copies you can claim on itch! All I ask in return is your feedback. Join the Discord community!
#gubat banwa#filipino#fantasy#ttrpg#southeast asia#mythology#precolonial#philippine#folklore#philippines#role playing games#yes rpgs like#dnd#but its not dnd#please god
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I made a reference and meet Philipia owo 🌼🇵🇭
I made my own character of #countryhumansphilipinnes au which I wanted to make of her as the happy gurl. ^^
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Name: -Philipia
Nickname/s: -Phili, sunshine, maharlika, Philia, and Phil (this are the names I know. I heard when people use this names of this fandoms. :p if u have more nicknames of her u can comment down below. ^^)
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Like/s : Jollibee, ML, her friends and family, street foods
Dislike/s : Her past life
Independence: June 12
Pronouns: she/her
Height: 4'9 (don't ask me why she is short '-')
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Philipia/Philia smiles are known for her ability to smile through her troubles, and to find something to laugh about even in trying times- that doesn't mean she's mocking to anyone or to make fun of them. She just happen to be but just a bit lol...she likes it when she's happy to smile and cheerful even she always makes people to cheer them up; that's why she stays positive vibes instead for being negative.
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Note: Don't make her angry or pissed if you even there or else she'll be using War mood on herself. So beware and be careful. Cya!!
#countryhumans#countryhumans philippines#art wip#art digital#ibispaintapp#artists on tumblr#sketch#my art#fanart
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My Brother’s Keeper
"Dying?! We can permanently die?!"
"I told you, I'll explain later! Go! We may be too late!"
"I don't want Guy to permanently die!!"
"Then fly ahead and search for him! Please, Ruixiong! We'll follow close!"
"G-Guy.... n-no, Guy, Guy!!" Ruixiong wastes no more time and turns to the rail. He climbs onto it then leaps off, flying upwards like a bullet in search for Guy. "I'm coming, Guy! Please, hold on!!"
"You ought to go ahead, Captain. You are significantly faster in fog form than you would be if we were in any sort of ca-"
"No. We move together, but I don't want to risk dispersing the poppet's mass. I want to be able to track the progress of the soul's deterioration."
"Then we make haste." The last of the Crew rush off the ship. And as they make their move to chase after the others, Abena asks her husband while cradling the dying poppet close to her chest. "I am losing track of the soul fast..."
"If we are not too late, maybe we can convince the Master to not collect Guy's soul."
"How did you know this is what is happening?"
"...Merda. I should have seen the signs. When Guy came back to us momentarily, his hair was stark white-"
"His hair was white??"
"That is the first sign the soul is dying. I've seen this once before.
"Back in Tagaytay, in what are the Philippines today. At the time, Ulan was already gone, and our barangay of thralls was still led by the leader before me: Datu Dalugdog, a warlord from Sugbu. We were tasked to harvest souls from the islands, including those of the Spanish colonists who were trying to take over the Bayan of Maynila nearby. It didn't matter if the soul was local or foreign, maharlika or alipin, civilian or soldier, trader or colonizer. If it's a soul, it's a soul. And the one Emilio Montego--before he became known as Saint Emilio--refused to be felled by the Master or the Datu.
"Many battles were had, and while Phoebus was granted his Breath of Life at this time, he hasn't mastered it then as he has now. Emilio and his men found ways to keep thralls from fighting back or healing upon resurrection. We were failing the Master left and right. He was becoming furious towards all of us--but none more than the Datu.
"I remember it then... the Datu begged the Master to give him another gift. Another power. Another chance. The Master was livid with this simpering after failure after failure. No matter what other gift he'd give him, the Datu was no longer fit to stay on Earth to keep on fighting against Emilio. So he decided to end his life right there, permanently, for all time--
"--by turning him completely into seafoam. The other thralls who kept failing the Master also became parts of the sea: like crumbling bleached coral, seeped oil, sea glass, sand, and-"
"...a mound of salt."
"The soul is collected, and with it, the body becomes a part of the sea, no longer available for that soul to return to evermore. It was only through fortuitous timing that Emilio gouged out the Eye before the Master could collect me, Giovanni, Phoebus, and Guy. But I remember clearly how the Datu and the other thralls permanently fell. The Master gives one final judgement... and their forms turn as white. Starting with their hair.
"I saw Guy! Ruixiong saw Guy! His hair wasn't just a little white, it was fully white! No sign of his usual red anywhere. It was dark, and Ruixiong and I were trying to come home after a nice holiday, but--all I thought about was Guy just needing space after his argument with Phoebus. I knew Phoebus hurt him with his words--but I had no idea his soul was hurting this badly!
"Captain..."
"I am better than this! What kind of Captain am I to miss the signs?! Guy didn't need space! He needed help! For all I know, his dying soul is the immortal equivalent of-"
"Josep! Pull yourself together! You didn't know! It was centuries since the previous thralls were collected! And the Master still needs his Eye! None of us would think the Master would even consider breaking our Crew apart permanently if it mean dwindling our chances in fulfilling his goals!"
"Perhaps not--but you must also remember, love: the Master also hates uselessness. If it weren't for this, the Datu and the other thralls wouldn't have been collected when our numbers could have increased our chances against St. Emilio. Quality over quantity. And if Guy’s despair is this deep...
“Then why would the Master keep him? Leverages and toys can be useful for so long before their purposes are long lost... and the Master can get bored with them all at any given time...."
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He is already approaching Guy along the coastline, already following the hunch that Guy is with the Master by the sea. "G-Guy? G-Guy... is that you??"
#I had to cut out a LOT of content#I give up#at least the posts are split now#I don't even know if what I planned to do with some of the buildup will pay off#I'll try my best#[Captain Josep Frascona]#[Abena Frascona]#[Rashid al-Qadar]#[Wang Ruixiong]#[Phoebus Duchamp]#eye injury tw#body horror tw#thalassophobia tw#[Memories of Mactan]#[Memories of Sugbu]
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ENCANTA, THE INVISIBLE CITY
At the heart of San Andres is a city invisible to human eyes. A paradise to the otherworldly, a danger to the mundane—most times.
Antonio de Guzman described Encanta as “a gigantic luminescent city” in one of his journals. A wonderland of earth and wood combined, glistening under the ever-changing light of floating lanterns and fireflies large as the monkey-eating eagle. (Some of the lanterns were Santelmos passing through the city.)
Humans who saw the city—accidentally or otherwise—described it as “a golden city in the middle of the wilderness.”
There are five ways to reach Encanta. One in every cardinal region of the archipelago. The fifth one lies in Encanta, San Andres, at twilight. (It goes without saying, only Maharlika holds the map to these exact locations.)
The border between the mundane and the otherworldly disappears when it is neither day nor night. Thus, making the unseen seen, opening the entrance to both realms. (The key is to be in the exact place at the right time.)
Old folks had shared their stories. “Mahiwaga,” they said.
See you soon.
THE BALETE COUNCIL | THE ELEMENTALIA CHRONICLES INTRODUCTION
Note: I said The Balete Coucil would be my last worldbuilding entry for the series, but why hide this little detail about Encanta? Haha. Anyway—
Thank you so much for reading! If you’re interested to know more about reaching Encanta or anything about The Elementalia Chronicles, send me an ask. (Please, my inbox is dry. I’d love an excuse to ramble about this gem.)
I hope to post a proper introduction of Maharlika soon. (I am clearly not following my own time table.) Have a great day/night!
Taglist: @ettawritesnstudies @tsokoprea-writes @chauceryfairytales @quilloftheclouds Kindly ask or reply to be added or removed.
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The aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda in my City
I think I have the right to say that most people here in this city are ignorant. My friends tell me I’m a bit narcissist by saying so but I have proof that may support my judgment. I've been here my whole life and seen firsthand how easily fooled people can be here.
I remember back in 2013, around November, when Typhoon Yolanda wrecked Tacloban, just a four-hour drive from us. It caused over 5,600 deaths and left 26,000 missing because of a massive storm surge. Many of the victims were buried together in Basper Village's Holy Cross Cemetery since they weren't claimed. The typhoon knocked out power across Region VIII, leaving most areas in complete darkness.
Back in those days, I was just a highschool student. My friends and I felt super stressed because we didn't have electricity for a long time. Social media was our only escape, but without wifi, it was agonizingly lonely. Plus, the folks who could afford generators charged a fortune for charging services, making life even tougher for those who couldn't. It felt like we were living in the medieval times, just trying to get by.
Two weeks had passed, the chaos following the typhoon led some people to commit crimes. Once, a girl our age showed up at our school pretending to be a new student. Five hours later, some of my classmates' cellphones, which were charging in their classrooms, went missing. The likely culprit? That same deceitful girl, but we couldn't prove it.
Wait, what was I saying? Aren't we discussing how easily fooled people are in my town? Oh, right, sorry about that!
Again, I was still in high school when Typhoon Yolanda hit Tacloban and reached our town, Calbayog. I was young and didn't know much about adult stuff. My friend Jan and I were having lunch at a small eatery near our school, Christ The King College. We were chatting about random things like how to ace exams by cheating, trying to be sneaky about it, or just joking about how some guys in our school looked so ugly.
After finishing our lunch, Jan and I decided to head to Grandtours Terminal for something he needed to do there. We hopped on a tricycle. Shortly after, we noticed people running in different directions on the streets, like they were fleeing from something. "Is there a fire?" Jan asked, puzzled by the commotion. Moments later, the tricycle driver said, "I'm dropping you off here because I need to go to Rawis to check on my child."
We were like “what the f*ck is going on?”
So we got off the tricycle and stood on Maharlika highway, feeling utterly bewildered. It almost seemed like we'd been whisked away to some kind of dystopian realm.
As the reality sank in, we heard people shouting, "The water is already in Sta. Margarita!" or "Everyone needs to evacuate to higher ground!" We stopped and asked some people we passed by what was happening.
An old man yelled "TSUNAMI!" at us as if we were clueless, but yes we were! We were stunned. A tsunami here in Calbayog? Jan and I exchanged looks, feeling a mix of confusion and irony. Who would've thought? If such disaster were to strike this province, it would start from Eastern or Northern Samar, not Calbayog. It seemed utterly impossible.
Despite everything, everyone in the city panicked as if it were the end. Some rushed to higher ground with bags of rice, while others fled with TVs. Some crammed onto bicycles with multiple people, and some even hitched rides with strangers just to get home. Then there were those who took advantage of the chaos to steal from others' homes, grabbing essentials like food and gadgets. It's shocking that even in the face of disaster, people would stoop to theft for profit. But can we really blame them? This city is so poor, it's barely developed. And what about the leaders? They were voted! It's hard to say who's at fault. Oops!
Anyway, this mass hysteria that occurred after Yolanda had devastating consequences for many. Some fell victim to the thieves, while others tragically lost loved ones to heart attacks or arrests.
Many hours passed, and everyone had left for places they believed would keep them safe from the made-up tsunami. But as night fell and the calmness prevailed, there were no signs of the feared tsunami. People returned home, still anxious and discussing the event, fearing it could happen at any moment.
The next day, on my way to class, I overheard students chatting about the silly thing that happened yesterday. Suddenly, Mark, my classmate since the beginning of my high school nightmare, nudged me and asked, "Where were you during all that chaos?"
I came up with the best excuse: "Oh, I was at the library." But Mark just gave a doubtful reaction, like he didn't believe me. I decided to ignore him and walk away, thinking, "I don't have business with you."
A few moments later, I got to the classroom. When I walked in, my classmates surprised me with loud cheers and applause, like I had won some big prize for being the best student on campus. Ralph, another classmate, came up to me and extended his hand for a shake. I was so surprised that I couldn't even speak or understand what was going on. "What's going on?" I wondered.
"Wow, that was epic, Dave!" Ralph exclaimed, and I glanced around the classroom, trying to figure out what the hell was going on. Finally, I caught Jan's eye, and the bitch was subtly laughing at me. "You little bitch! What did you just blurt out to everyone?" I fumed silently, imagining all ways of killing him.
He might have spread the word to everyone in class that I rushed out of the terminal and hitched a ride with a stranger to get home yesterday. I'm not saying it's not true. Everyone was freaking out, and it made me panic too, thinking there could be a disaster looming. I couldn't take any chances with my life. I've got books to read and cats to take care of, you know.
Remember when I mentioned that I have plenty of evidence to prove that people in this town are easily fooled? Well, I am proof enough myself!
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Travel in Samar
Article Type: Food and Travel
Target Audience: First-time traveler’s
Topic: The Samar’s various flavors
Samar's is regarded as one of the province's top gastronomic destinations. Travelling across Samar Island allows you to experience the varied gourmet foods available in each province. Samar is known for its gorgeous islands and beaches, but the province also governs 49 offshore islands that surround the mainland. Each dish in Filipino cuisine represents the people, history, and culture of a distinct province, city, or island. The Samar tourist experience includes trying famous foods and going on Samar cuisine excursions. Not only will your taste buds be aroused, but you'll also learn more about Samarnon culture. Each region of the country has its own cuisine. Despite the fact that some of them are the same, the regions usually produce variances and twists! Here is a list of the greatest gastronomic spots in Samar to include on your itinerary:
Catbalogan City
Catbalogan is a coastal component city in the province of Samar. It serves as the provincial capital. The city has a land area of 274.22 square kilometers or 105.88 square miles which constitutes 4.53% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 106,440. They also have their own signature delicacies that you’Il want to ask for another set of. One of the local dishes in catbalogan is the tamalos it is a local version of Mexican tamales, with slabs of tender pork belly with rich peanut sauce on a soft rice flour base, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed for hours. The Island of Catbalogan is also the commercial, trading,educational, political and financial center of Samar.The city is located along the Pan-Philippine (Maharlika) Highway and serves as the gateway to the region's three Samar provinces.It has long been referred to as the "Gateway to Samar Region".Each region of the country has its own patron saint, and their feast days are honoured with great enthusiasm.
Lavezares, Biri
Biri Island is the largest island at the tip of Northern Samar. It faces the Pacific Ocean to the east and the San Bernardino Strait to the west. There isn’t much hype about this remote and nearly unheard of travel destination, but it’s visited for its breathtaking rock formations, sculpted over time by the roaring waves. The most well-known delicacies in lavezares is the different pili nut (canarium ovatum) delicacies such as the famous mazapan de pili, cripy pili, and a lot more. And another local delicacy in Biri is Kamuntaha, or mantis shrimp in English, is neither shrimp nor lobster, and definitely not a mantis. This crustacean is a delicacy in the island municipality of Biri, Northern Samar province, and typically cooked by Birianons by boiling them in Sprite with garlic. This simple dish is usually reserved for special occasions such as birthdays and baptisms.
Laoang Northern, Samar
Laoang is a 2nd-income class municipality situated in Northern Samar, Philippines, specifically lying on the eastern side of the province. It is bordered in the east by Palapag, in the west by Pambujan, in the south by Catubig, and in the north by the Philippine Sea. One of the best attractions in Laoang is the Onay beach the local term for suicide. legend tells us that a tragic love story ended at this beach, which is deemed by locals as a place where someone killed herself. As for the delicacies here, one of the most popular local dishes is shark meat, which is popularly prepared as “kinilaw”, which means raw. Aside from shark meat dishes, there are also other delicious food specialties here, which mainly consist of seafood like grilled tuna, crab on sticks, and “sinigang na bangus”. You can also taste the popular Filipino food, chicken adobo, with a tender twist by Northern Samar people.
#TravelWritingandPhotography
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Happy New Year!!!
No photos to attach. Just thoughts and prayers of hope, healing and fortitude. And this song.
No matter how festive the Holidays is, December has recently always gotten me down. It is a season of love and family - and usually I am not bothered, love-just-ain't-enough or family-are-people-we-choose and all. But lately, I must have been having a mid-life crisis of sorts, or perhaps in the late thirties, I have a better view of the past and how it sort of paved the now.
And even if they say that we don't need to mark yesterday as the end of something, or today as the start of something, I wanted to write this as a reminder that I have somehow:
Quarter 1:
Went to the world-famous Destileria Barako that very few Aklanons know of 🍻
I managed to sustain Maharlika Tribe last year and made one of the most beautiful banner yet. That talk with Nong Rodel, could be the last since he is currently in the hospital now. But I will always remember that night and be thankful that I was able to literally write that history with him.
Quarter 2:
I experienced the wonderful serenity of alone-ness and independence for three weeks in Manila and miraculously (through prayers) topped our vascular training. And had five new acquaintances! It was such a blessing that I went with a group of people who help each other and do not compete with each other.
I made a dream come true! It is not often that I make my dreams come true, I do not even think about dreams anymore, but I have been to the culture-filled ten-peso bill church that I have looked at so often in my childhood. Oh, Barasoain.
I experienced the country's longest procession with Renee!
I stupidly, hungrily lost my phone and funnily found it!
Quarter 3:
The heart-breaking moment that tested my credibility have gone. I ended so many friendships because of this quarter. I built even higher and thicker walls than I already have. I realized that time and shared experiences do not define the strength of a relationship and so, I am now even more wary of humans. Doc M asked,
So nanghinayang ka sa friendship ninyo?
I actually did not think of it that way. I thought I wasted my time and investment in a person who should not be a friend in the first place. But the friendship, I could do away with that.
Quarter 4:
I discovered how to listen to podcasts (Short History of, Catholic Saints and Everything Everywhere) and liked it (especially meeting Saint Thomas in a new light and shedding a tear for Vincent van Gogh)!
So if Doc E did not notice 2023 pass by, I have a few milestones at least.
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I heard this song played thrice yesterday. First, I saw an old woman who looked to be in her sixties sing this in a karaoke. So I played it again in Spotify. And third, as I was sitting with Tay Upong. And I thought, how simple and yet so fitting.
🎼🎵 Okay lang naman ang ating usapan
Hindi na lang babalikan ang nakaraan, ang nakaraan
Ayos lang, basta't kasama
Konting alak lang kahit walang pulutan
Ang minsan, naaalala
'Di magtatagal, tayo ay liligaya 🎶🎤
Tay Upong is the single living good influnce in my life. Tati was gone. He is the only person I know that gave me thoughts like, "Gusto ko mag asawa sa ulihi it makay Tay Upong," the only male figure I love completely, the only person in my childhood that showed me love and stayed the same.
The nakaraan in the song is not about hate and bad memories with Tay Upong. I remember afternoons when I would get white hairs in exchange of five pesos. I remember playing with his skin tag. I vaguely remember riding in his beaten and rusted motorcycle while I was a kid. I remember that afternoon when I told him I will go home but he asked me what's wrong and took that worm crawling in my leg. I remember being so high sitting in his shoulders. I remember einabog he would cook for me.
With Tay Upong, there is only kindness and love. The one and only remaining good in my life. The only one that makes me look back in the past and not fear the ghost there. And I was so glad we were together yeterday. And I pray that 2024 would be good to us, to him especially.
#Youtube#love#hope#fortitude#healing#new year#2023#2024#Tay Upong#motorcycle#childhood#memories#past#walls#friendship#end#start#sige#inuman#videoke
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Philippine Government Asks Court To Issue “Cease and Desist” Order Against Bb. Maharlika!
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Former President Rodrigo Duterte once suggested that the Philippines be renamed “Maharlika,” as advocated by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
The word originally meant “freeman” and referred to warrior class in the country’s pre-colonial past.
The revered word has recently been used to name President Bongbong Marcos’ “wealth fund.”
It is for the…
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do you have any Loki sicfic where Thor takes care of him recommendations? bonus points if: aftermath of torture stuff like that
I’m like the worst person to ask for fic recs, so I’m afraid the AO3 tag search is probably your best bet. However! There is a whumptastic fic called Wasteland by maharlika where Thor rescues Loki from the Hydra Trash Party, which typically means torture and rape and bondage and brainwashing and lots of hurt/comfort. As always, read the tags and warnings before diving in.
If anyone reading this post has some additional recs for anon, please feel free to comment/reblog!
#ask bender#fic recs#hydra trash party#whump#torture#bottom loki#maharlika#wasteland#everyone x loki#thorki#hurt/comfort
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I love thorki too! I've been on a fic binge recently. Got any thorki fic recommendations? Do you have any preferences for that pairing like you do with wincest and J2?
This is some great timing because I myself have also been going on a thorki fic binge! And this time I’ve actually remembered to save some of them so I do have some recs; I also do have preferences for them, I am all about the bottom!Loki.
This is a mix of new and old favs, as always heed any warnings and happy reading!
A Season in Valhalla by welcomestars
“Thor, son of Frigga, son of Odin,” the Guard of Valhalla said in a rough monotone more reminiscent of a rockslide than a voice. They did not look down at him, but rather continued to stare straight forward. “It is not yet your time.”
Thor cleared his throat. “I know. I am here on a quest,” he explained. “I intend to find my brother and bring him home.”
bliss disclosed by maharlika
Loki rolled his eyes. “Goodbye, brother.”
With that, Loki reached out and opened the door to his chambers.
Three kittens tumbled out, one over the other, onto the carpeted floor of the hallway.
“I see,” Thor said, raising a delighted eyebrow.
Love is in the hair by CherryPie0
It all started when Loki decided to tie his hair up.
for my heart to touch upon your heart by lavenderlotion
“Loki,” Thor whispered again, deeper than before, as he held his brother so tight it felt as though Thor would break his fragile bones.
But Loki didn’t protest. Loki didn’t do anything but hug him back, his fingers clinging to the material of Thor’s tunic just as desperately.
Mama Loki by CherryPie0 (mpreg)
"I can't believe I let you convince me to have children," Loki accuses him, as if it's not the best thing that has happened to him. Thor knows that, too, of course.
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Just Thor, Loki and their children being a happy family!
Rebirth by LenkaVittoriaElisse16
Loki runs his hand over Thor's head. Thor is still uncomfortable about the grandmaster shaving his hair off.
cause you're all i need by servicetopthor*
"I'm here."
“If I still had Mjolnir, I would place her on your chest so you could never leave me again,” Thor finally spoke, his voice coming out rough and slow.
Steadfast by ofamaranthlie*
Thor has always been physically stronger than Loki, and Loki finds that unbelievably hot. De-anoning from norsekink.
Cherished by Runie (Runic)* (pregnant!loki, intersex!loki)
"This is another of your tricks, made worse by the fact you brought Mother into it. You expect me to fight for your freedom after what you have done? Nay, Loki, I shall not, nor will I believe you carry my child."
"What did you think would happen when a fertility god could not stop himself from rutting into my reproductive parts!"
What is a dad? by TheAngryKimchi (mpreg)
Loki finds out he's pregnant, but can't come up with a way to tell Thor.
Share your life with him by athousandfaces
Thor gets hurt, so Loki uses his seidr to fix him - even if he has to shake Midgard to its core for it.
Forbidden Desires by chokememrstark
"If you're here I might even give you a hug." - "I'm here."
Set right after those words, Loki gets much more than a simple hug from his brother. He's not giving Thor an easy victory, but if he's honest this is all he desired for a long time. He's finally being dominated by the only one he ever wished to be dominated by and he can't think of anything he wants more.
Getting what he wants by Magicandmalice
Loki had turned hurt, watery green eyes on Thor. Not a word had been exchanged before Jane had found herself looking up at an enraged Thor. Black clouds rolling outside and thunder shaking the building as it sounded.
Black As Coal by Runie (Runic)* (jotun!loki, intersex!loki, pregnant!loki)
It is tradition for the Æsir to give cats to new brides. For Loki, the little kitten Thor gifts to him is all he has, until he falls into a conspiracy to rid Thor of his Jotun Queen.
One Who Wants For Nothing by KingLoptr (Aestridr)*
Loki is pregnant and happy, and really that's all Thor ever needs.
The Return of Light by sherlockssexysocks (mpreg mention)
When Loki left, it rained for a century. The people of Asgard called it the Great Drowning. They know why it rains and yet few accept it. Those who do desperately search for the Fallen One.
to whom can a god appeal for mercy by amberfox17
Post-The Dark World story, dealing with the ending. Obviously major spoilers.
On storms and earthquakes by Sojka (mpreg)
For norsekink prompt: Thor is the God of Thunder. In mythology Loki causes earthquakes because of his writhing against the snake venom, so lets go with the idea that he can just cause earthquakes in general. This would probably make for LOUD and definitely nature effecting sex if they're really going at it.
Be Calm, Brother by Desade*
Mostly smut, with a smidge of backstory. Set post-Avengers, because damned if that muzzle didn't make an impression on me.
A Small Crime by locoforloki (WARNING: mentions of abortion, mentions of infanticide, no happy ending)
The Avengers have fallen apart and Tony tries to save them.
Or:
Loki just shrugs, his eyes distant as he watches a plane speed down the runway.
What would happen if we crashed, Thor wonders aloud.
We would die, Loki says almost longingly.
Thor places a hand on Loki's knee and squeezes gently.
I would save you, he promises.
I did not ask you to, Loki whispers.
* these fics contain explicit or mature content
#thorki#thorki fic rec#i have been wanting to rec a small crime for the longest time#one of the saddest fics i've ever read#this has reminded me that i have a file full of thorki fics i wanted to read#i'm in a huge thorki mood right now so this was fun to put together#non spn#anon#ask#Anonymous
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i wanna learn tagalog so bad, filo levihans create so many dope social media aus and fics honestly i feel like i am missing out on so much haha. you all are awesome<3
OHOHOHO WE LOVE TO TEACH YOU ANON
For starters, here's a list of Tagalog slangs that are often used in those social media (SocMed) AUs (compiled by the Filo fandom just for you):
Gorabelz - as in G, as in Game, as in Go Go Go!
Kiligerz - a series of kilig, that sweet romantic feeling when you see all your crushes in the corridor and they smile at you at the same time--- “OMG, kiligerz!”
Gigil - can be kiligerz but this one has a broader spectrum of emotion: can also be the adorable kind (like wanting to pinch a baby's cheeks), or the angry kind (like wanting to smack someone out of frustration)
Luh - Short for Hala, which means Oh (or Oh no) (ex. “Hey, I’ve got a crush on you.” “Luh.”)
Weh (or Ows) - Really?
Petmalu - Malupet (lit. meaning wild)
Beh, Bes, Beshie, Beshiecakes - terms of endearment; gendered would be Mumsh or Mumshie, Bro or Broski
Pabebe - To be shy like a baby??? It’s like the physical manifestation of UWU
Sakalam - Malakas (same effect as “OG”)
Grepa, Purita - that feeling when you’re down to your last cup of instant noodles before payday (Also: “You take the shampoo bottles from hotels? That’s so grepa!”)
Rekta - To direct/refer/recommend; not to be confused with Recto, the last station in Metro Manila where the train keeps on breaking down like Guadalupe #TreseReference)
Lodi (plural, Lodicakes) - Idol(s); need I say more??
Retsam - Master (idk why Filos like saying words in reverse???); when someone posts a fanart or a fanfic, you say, “Thank you, Retsam!”
Maharlika - mahal, as in expensive :))
LOML - love of my life
Charot/Chos/Chekka - LOL or LMAO, used to end a serious statement that’s meant to be funny (“Pineapples on pizza should be illegal chos”)
Chararat/Chaka - unique, different (“You look so chaka today!” “Why thank you, and you’re so chararat!”)
As for the rest, ask @kokureno, she’s French and she already knows half of the Tagalog slangs that people are not supposed to know.
And if you also have some generic slangs in your language, feel free to teach us as well :)) #staystrongbb #learningisfun
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