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Nelson Lumbres is Co-Founder at ICP Hub Philippines. ICP Hub Philippines is an incubator and accelerator for tech projects in the Philippines. ICP Hub Philippines is doing upskilling programs, trainings, hackathons, and code camps to train Filipinos in emerging tech as well as for the new Internet in the Web3 space. Know more about the programs and the community in this episode!In this episode | 01:35 Ano ang ICP Hub Philippines? | 10:30 What is ICP or Internet Computer Protocol? | 18:59 Why is ICP building a community in the Philippines? | 22:45 Who are the organizations behind? | 26:28 What are the programs of ICP Hub Philippines? | 27:43 What are example projects and MVPs done in the programs? | 33:12 Who can join the programs? | 37:22 What is the vision? | 41:03 How can listeners find more information?ICP HUB PHILIPPINES | Website: https://islacamp.ph | Facebook: https://facebook.com/ICPHubPH | Email: lumbresnelson@gmail.comTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:SPROUT SOLUTIONS | Website: https://sprout.ph | Sprout Payroll Starter: https://bit.ly/SproutPayrollStarter | APEIRON | Website: https://apeirongrp.com | TWALA |Website: https://twala.io | SYMPH Website: https://symph.co | SECUNA Website: https://secuna.io | MAROON STUDIOS Website: https://maroonstudios.com | AIMHI Website: https://aimhi.aiCHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS | Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP) | Founders Launchpad: https://founderslaunchpad.vc | GumdropLab: https://gumdroplab.com | CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH) | Cloverly.tech: https://cloverly.tech | BuddyBetes: https://buddybetes.com | HKB Digital Services: https://contakt-ph.com (10% discount on RFID Business Cards! Code: CONTAKTXSUP) | Hyperstacks: https://hyperstacksinc.com | OneCFO: https://onecfoph.co (10% discount on CFO services! Code: ONECFOXSUP) | UNAWA: https://unawa.asia | SkoolTek: https://skooltek.co | Better Support: https://bettersupport.io (Referral fee for anyone who can bring in new BPO clients!) | Britana: https://britanaerp.com | Wunderbrand: https://wunderbrand.com | Fail Coach: https://fail.coach | Drive Manila: https://facebook.com/drivemanilaph | EastPoint Business Outsourcing Services: https://facebook.com/eastpointoutsourcing | Doon: https://doon.ph | Hier Business Solutions: https://hierpayroll.com | DVCode Technologies: https://dvcode.tech | Mata Technologies: https://mata.ph | LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: https://lookingfour.com | NutriCoach: https://nutricoach.com | Uplift Code Camp: https://upliftcodecamp.com (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH) | Digest PH: https://digest.ph (10% discount on legal services! Code: DIGESTXSUP)START UP PODCAST PH | YouTube: https://youtube.com/startuppodcastph | Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa | Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394 | Facebook: https://facebook.com/startuppodcastph | Patreon: https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH | Website: https://phstartup.onlineEdited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Filipinos in the Gold Coast will host a multicultural festival to celebrate Philippine-Australia Friendship Day, aiming to highlight cultural diversity and strengthen ties between the two nations. - Dumating si Shirley Nield sa Australia sa panahong dumarami pa lang ang mga Pilipinong migrante. Habang abala sa kanyang trabaho bilang nurse, pinili rin niyang panatilihin at ipagmalaki ang kulturang kanyang pinagmulan. Kilalanin sya at ang mga aktibidad na kaniyang itinataguyod para sa mga Pilipino sa Gold Coast.
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
Guaya Melgar is Co-Founder and CEO at Mochi Solutions. Mochi Solutions is providing automated billing solutions for Filipinos. Designed by Filipinos, for Filipino businesses. Get access to reliable automated invoicing, simplified order management, effortless installment and recurring billing, with various options for digital payments by subscribing to the Mochi Solutions plans. Mochi Solutions streamlines your workflow so you can reclaim your time! This episode is recorded live at the Mochi Solutions office in Makati City.In this episode | 00:57 Ano ang Mochi Solutions? | 01:52 What problem is being solved? | 04:38 What solution is being provided? | 15:45 What are stories behind the startup? | 39:18 What is the vision? | 49:25 How can listeners find more information?MOCHI SOLUTIONS | Website: https://mochi.ph | Facebook: https://facebook.com/mochisolutionsTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:SPROUT SOLUTIONS | Website: https://sprout.ph | Sprout Payroll Starter: https://bit.ly/SproutPayrollStarter | APEIRON | Website: https://apeirongrp.com | TWALA |Website: https://twala.io | SYMPH Website: https://symph.co | SECUNA Website: https://secuna.io | MAROON STUDIOS Website: https://maroonstudios.com | AIMHI Website: https://aimhi.aiCHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS | Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP) | Founders Launchpad: https://founderslaunchpad.vc | GumdropLab: https://gumdroplab.com | CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH) | Cloverly.tech: https://cloverly.tech | BuddyBetes: https://buddybetes.com | HKB Digital Services: https://contakt-ph.com (10% discount on RFID Business Cards! Code: CONTAKTXSUP) | Hyperstacks: https://hyperstacksinc.com | OneCFO: https://onecfoph.co (10% discount on CFO services! Code: ONECFOXSUP) | UNAWA: https://unawa.asia | SkoolTek: https://skooltek.co | Better Support: https://bettersupport.io (Referral fee for anyone who can bring in new BPO clients!) | Britana: https://britanaerp.com | Wunderbrand: https://wunderbrand.com | Fail Coach: https://fail.coach | Drive Manila: https://facebook.com/drivemanilaph | EastPoint Business Outsourcing Services: https://facebook.com/eastpointoutsourcing | Doon: https://doon.ph | Hier Business Solutions: https://hierpayroll.com | DVCode Technologies: https://dvcode.tech | Mata Technologies: https://mata.ph | LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: https://lookingfour.com | NutriCoach: https://nutricoach.com | Uplift Code Camp: https://upliftcodecamp.com (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH) | Digest PH: https://digest.ph (10% discount on legal services! Code: DIGESTXSUP)START UP PODCAST PH | YouTube: https://youtube.com/startuppodcastph | Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa | Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394 | Facebook: https://facebook.com/startuppodcastph | Patreon: https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH | Website: https://phstartup.onlineEdited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. . - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
Commission on Election Chairman George Erwin Garcia explained that the new online voting system was designed to increase voter participation among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). However, despite efforts to facilitate online voting, the turnout in Australia remained alarmingly low. - Ipinaliwanag ni Commission on Election Chairman George Erwin Garcia na ang bagong online voting system ay idinisenyo upang mapataas ang partisipasyon ng mga botanteng Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Gayunpaman, sa kabila ng mga pagsusumikap na mapadali ang online voting, nanatiling mababa ang bilang ng mga botante sa Australia.
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first cabinet meeting since the federal election. Industry Minister Melanie Joly says she plans to speak of the head of Honda by the end of day. US President Donald Trump meets Syria's transformational president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan indicted in federal court for allegedly helping an undocumented person evade immigration officials. Vancouver-based immigration consulting company investigated by Canada Border Services Agency for duping Filipinos out of tens of thousands of dollars. The International Energy Agency says electric vehicles are becoming cheaper and easier to charge, despite threats of tariffs. French study finds men produce more climate-changing emissions than women.
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
The 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis highlighted the nation's triumphs but it also reveled in public exploitation of indigenous Filipinos, who were put on display to demonstrate the "savagery" of other cultures. In addition to the 47-acre "Philippine Village," the Philippine Constabulary Band was also a popular attraction. Piccolo player Pedro B. Navarro was a key member of the band. His great-granddaughter, Mary Lacanlale, an ethnomusicologist at California State University, shares insights about the band, the exploitation of Filipino people at the World's Fair and her ancestor's experience there. She also reflects on the recent dedication of a memorial to the Philippine Village in Clayton.
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Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
An interview from 2023 about community empowerment and language access with Eola Lokebol, an advocate and interpreter at Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant and Migrant Resource Center. Waipahu Safe Haven provides holistic programs and services with language access to empower and uplift Hawaii's immigrant and migrant communities, primarily serving our growing Marshallese and Chuukese communities as well as Samoans and Filipinos. The Center convenes Chuukese and Marshallese steering committees to guide programs and build support for their respective communities. Website: waipahusafehaven.com/ Tags: Hawaiʻi, Hawai'i, Hawaii
While internet voting promises convenience, many overseas Filipinos are still facing challenges, particularly seniors and dual citizens with outdated or missing documents. Here's a guide on how to seek assistance if you're having trouble enrolling or casting your vote online. - Umaasa ang Commission on Election (COMELEC) sa Pilipinas na mas dadami ang makakaboto sa pamamagitan ng online voting ngayong Halalan 2025, pero marami pa ring Pilipino sa abroad ang nakakaranas ng suliranin sa bagong sistema. Narito ang gabay para sa paghingi ng tulong kung nahihirapan kang mag-enrol at makaboto online.
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first US-born leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. - Sa isang makasaysayang yugto para sa Simbahang Katolika, si Robert Francis Prevost ay nahalal bilang si Pope Leo XIV — ang kauna-unahang Amerikanong naging Santo Papa
"We want to exercise both our right and our responsibility to have a voice in choosing the leader of the Philippines," a sentiment shared by many Filipino overseas voters in Australia. - "Karapatan at responsibilidad namin na pumili kung sino ang dapat mamuno sa Pilipinas, para sa pamilyang aming naiwanan at bawat mamamayang maaapektuhan," ang sentimyento ng maraming Filipino overseas voters sa Australia kaya't masigasig silang makilahok sa pagboto sa midterm election sa Pilipinas.
The famous musician Eyedress joins us fresh off the release of his new album and Coachella run to talk about alt Filipinos, working with Harmony Korine and an array of wild folks, and the persecution that came with wearing tight jeans before everybody else. Join the Patreon for the Yeah But Still reunion with Jack Wagner and Johnny Wardell, bonus episodes, DiddyWatch video special and more. https://www.patreon.com/thebrandonjamelshow?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
1990 Luzon Earthquake devastated the whole country one afternoon in July 16th. Let's look back and remember when the grounds shook the world of the Filipinos. AUDIO- Listen for free via: bit.ly/PhCampfireStories Like, Follow and Join us in our social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campfirestoriesphFB Group Messenger Chat: https://m.me/ch/AbYMxBMNFZA6gEpa/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campfirestoriesphTikTok @campfirestoriesphFor story entries or inquiries for partnership send us an email here: Email Address: campfirestoriesph@gmail.com#podcastph #philippinecampfirestories #santelmosociety #pinoyhorror #pinoypodcast #horror #worsttragedies #1990LuzonEarthquake #BaguioStories #HyattBaguio #HotelNevada #SpiritQuestorsYou can send over your support thru the following platforms:Patreon patreon.com/campfirestoriesphPaypal earlm.work@gmail.comGCash +639178807978 Audio Production by The Pod Network Entertainment https://thepodnetwork.com/ Enjoy a good game of BingoPlus! Licensed by Pagcor. Get it at Google Play and Apple Store or visit www.bingoplus.com (http://www.bingoplus.com/) PS - keep it legal! Gaming is for 21-year-olds and older only. Game responsibly!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/philippinecampfirestories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On March 11, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Interpol on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and transferred to The Hague in the Netherlands to stand trial. The former Philippine leader is accused of crimes against humanity for his deadly war on drugs. Human rights groups say his policies left tens of thousands of Filipino men dead, many of them from poor backgrounds with no proven connections to drug use. But despite these accusations, many Filipinos continue to support Duterte and denounce a worsening security situation, particularly in the capital Manila. Meanwhile, relatives of victims are demanding justice. FRANCE 24's correspondents Alexis Bregere, Mélodie Sforza and Jan Camenzind Broomby report.
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
Dr. Adam Smith, more popularly known as Doc Adam, is a British-Australian medical doctor and social media content creator who debunks medical misinformation and discusses medical-related problems that are relevant to Filipinos. In 2025, he published a book called "Quacks," detailing what he calls his "journey through Filipino health scams."We talked about how serious the problem of medical misinformation in the Philippines really is, why there are so many health scams and scammers in the Philippines, an alarming observation about journalists in the Philippines, how the ordinary Filipino can avoid getting scammed, how to talk about possible medical scams without getting sued, and more.FULL TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE 161: https://www.flipscience.ph/podcast/ask-theory-podcast-161-162-debunking-medical-misinformation-doc-adamFollow Doc Adam:YouTube: @DrAdamSmithFacebook: fb.com/DocAdamSmithX/Twitter: @docadamsmithInstagram: @docadamsmithGet a copy of Doc Adam's book, "Quacks: My Journey Through Filipino Health Scams," here - https://www.quacks.ph/
Dr. Adam Smith, more popularly known as Doc Adam, is a British-Australian medical doctor and social media content creator who debunks medical misinformation and discusses medical-related problems that are relevant to Filipinos. In 2025, he published a book called "Quacks," detailing what he calls his "journey through Filipino health scams." We talked about changing the minds of health scam victims, the white savior complex and Pinoybaiting, Pinoy doctors on social media, the attention span of today's social media users, the first step an ordinary person can take to fight health scams, and more.FULL TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE 161: https://www.flipscience.ph/podcast/ask-theory-podcast-161-162-debunking-medical-misinformation-doc-adamFollow Doc Adam:YouTube: @DrAdamSmithFacebook: fb.com/DocAdamSmithX/Twitter: @docadamsmithInstagram: @docadamsmithGet a copy of Doc Adam's book, "Quacks: My Journey Through Filipino Health Scams," here - https://www.quacks.ph/
The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly Compensatory Call-In 05/03/25. We encourage non-white listeners to dial in with their codified concepts, new terms, observations, research findings, workplace problems or triumphs, and/or suggestions on how best to Replace White Supremacy With Justice ASAP. This weekly broadcast examines current events from across the globe to learn what's happening in all areas of people activity. We cultivate Counter-Racist Media Literacy by scrutinizing journalists' word choices and using logic to deconstruct what is reported as "news." We'll use these sessions to hone our use of terms as tools to reveal truth, neutralize Racists/White people. #ANTIBLACKNESS While SoCal and Mexico prepare the avocados and limes for Cinco de Mayo, non-white Filipinos in Vancouver mourn the loss of 8 people when a car was driven through the crowded festival. Gus T. and others initially suspected that the culprit was someone classified as White - both because he was taken into custody alive and because this was a non-white event celebrating counter-racist efforts. However, the person in custody charged for this dastardly act appears to be non-white, not black. This week also marks 50 years since the official conclusion of the Vietnam conflict. The many components of White Supremacy in this "war" are efficiently minimized and omitted
In this episode of Hustleshare, we welcome Nichel Gaba, the founder and CEO of PDAX, a groundbreaking cryptocurrency exchange in the Philippines. Nichel takes us on his remarkable journey from a risk-averse banking professional at HSBC to a trailblazer in the crypto space. He shares his insights on the evolution of the Philippine startup ecosystem, the importance of timing in entrepreneurship, and the unique regulatory landscape that supports innovation. With a passion for making crypto accessible to Filipinos, Nichel discusses the challenges of fundraising, building a resilient team, and navigating the complexities of the fintech industry. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a crypto enthusiast, or someone curious about the future of finance, this episode is filled with valuable lessons and inspiring stories that you won't want to miss!This episode is brought to you by OneCFOFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
Friday May 2 has been declared an official day of remembrance and mourning in British Columbia after last weekend's horrific attack on a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver. To date, 11 people died and dozens more remain wounded after a 30-year-old man drove an SUV into a crowd at the city's Lapu Lapu festival on April 26. The suspect has been charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder, but the investigation continues. Leaders of the Filipino community say they feel deeply touched by the heartfelt outreach and solidarity being shown by Canadian Jewish groups. In Vancouver, Jewish residents have mounted prayer vigils and also set up an emergency fundraising campaign. The outpouring of support is being described as an example of kapwa, the Filipino tradition of solidarity and unity, as that community processes the grief while seeking answers on how the mental health system failed so badly to prevent the massacre. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, we're joined by two members of Canada's Filipino community, who also share deep ties with the country's Jews: David Decolongon, who works in Vancouver for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), has family and friends who attended the festival and witnessed the horrific attack; and Primrose Madayag Knazan, from Winnipeg, is an award-winning Filipinx-Jewish author and playwright with expertise on how the Philippines helped rescue European Jews during the Holocaust. Related links Where to donate through the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver's Filipino Community Emergency Support Fund. When Canadian Jews fundraised in 2013 to help disaster relief efforts in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan struck the country, in The CJN. When the Philippines rescued 1,200 European Jews during the Holocaust, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Marc Weisblott (editorial director) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
Four days after 11 people were killed at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver, there's been an outpouring of support and caregiving among the Filipino community. We hear how this tight-knit community is coming together in the spirit of co-operation known as bayanihan, and visit a kitchen where local businesses are preparing food for victims and their families.
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
What issues matter most, and what qualities are voters looking for as Australia gets ready to choose its next leader? - Anu-ano ang mga pamantayan at isyung kinakaharap ng bansa na gusto mong tugunan ngayong nalalapit na ang pagpili sa susunod na lider ng Australia?
Many people are finding it harder than ever to squeeze exercise into their day. It's a pattern that echoes across cultures, including Filipinos juggling work, family, and personal responsibilities. - Marami sa mga tao ang hirap ipasok ang ehersisyo sa kanilang pang- araw araw na buhay lalo na ang mga Pilipino na binabalanse ang trabaho, pamilya at mga personal na responsibilidad.
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
For news from the Philippines, know the details of the Filipino's mourning over the passing of Pope Francis, President Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s attendance at the Pope's funeral, and the passing of prominent personalities in the country. - Para sa balita sa Pilipinas, alamin ang mga detalye sa pagluluksa ng mga Pilipino sa pagpanaw ni Pope Francis, pagdalo ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos Jr. sa libing ng Santo Papa at ang pagpanaw ng malalaking personalidad sa bansa.
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
Captain Angela Corpuz-Tobias describes her journey as transformative, leaving a significant impact on Philippine society. - Inilarawan ni Captain Angela Corpuz-Tobias ang kanyang karanasan bilang makabuluhang paglalakbay na may magandang maidulot sa Pilipinas.
In 2024, Taste Atlas declared Chicken Inasal as the 'Best Filipino Dish in the World.' But what exactly makes Chicken Inasal so special? Where did it originate, and why is it a dish that Filipinos truly take pride in? - Taong 2024 nang ideklara ng Taste Atlas ang Chicken Inasal bilang 'Best Filipino Dish in the World.' Pero bakit nga ba espesyal ang Chicken Inasal? Saan ito nagmula at bakit ito ang isang dish na tunay na ipinagmamalaki ng mga Pilipino?
Stay informed, stay connected — SBS Filipino shares the news and stories that matter to Filipinos in Australia. - Hatid ng SBS Filipino ang mga balita, impormasyon at kwento ng mga Pinoy sa Australia.
The Pope has died. Will the next one be black or Filipino? Those are the only acceptable options. Christianity is on the rise in the US, and Fox News knows why. The Brits seemingly think the state should mandate watching Netflix. American boys are island hopping with the Filipinos. Mr. President, a second Signal Chat has hit the media. The UK has dealt a blow to the "Trans-a-gender". We almost succumb to the media's dirty tactics when it comes to the peaceful loving Maryland father. JD Vance visits Modi after potentially killing Pope Francis. Finally, CNN is anti white babies. Who Knew? Art: Woof does it again with his take on the MS-13 tattoo debate. Try to deport that Non-Dom Don! Executive Producer for MMO #166 Praetor Hannah May of Smokey Okie Plains Happy Birthday from your offensive boys! Fiat Donors: Eli the Coffee Guy Sir Cascadia Sam S. Of Bourblandia & Beargrass Plaidpotion Beer & Boobs Nail Lord of Gaylord Wiirdo This weeks Boosters: trailchicken | 3,333 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! trailchicken | 3,333 boolysteed | 2,222 boolysteed | 2,222 b2thared | 1,000 wiirdo | 1,000 sandesingh | 500 Dan's Shownotes How embrace of religion among Gen Z men may explain rightward shift Is declining birthrate 'global warming of the right'? The rising conservative movement 'pronatalism' Democrats playing ‘checkers,’ while GOP plays ‘Grand Theft Auto’ James Carville TORCHES Progressive Democrats AOC, David Hogg: 'Contemptible Little Twerp’ 4 House Democrats visit El Salvador to demand return of mistakenly deported man 'No dysfunction at all': Trump defends Hegseth amid second Signal chat controversy Dershowitz: Harvard's funding fight with Trump seen as strategic despite weak legal case JD Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks | AP Explains Trans rights activists gather after Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman Putin declares 'Easter truce' in Russia's war on Ukraine CHINA SHOCKED! Arrival of 14,000 US and Philippine Marines Secures Philippine Islands How embrace of religion among Gen Z men may explain rightward shift Is declining birthrate 'global warming of the right'? The rising conservative movement 'pronatalism' Democrats playing ‘checkers,’ while GOP plays ‘Grand Theft Auto’
Ever wonder why the whole world's outsourcing to the Philippines now? There's a reason. Actually... there are seven solid reasons—and one more that might matter a lot more than you think.Outsourcing used to mean India. Not anymore. In 2010, everything changed—and the Philippines quietly became the global leader in business process outsourcing.I've hired over 50 full-time Filipino workers. I've seen firsthand why they outperform, outlast, and flat-out care more than anything I ever got from freelancers or agencies.So what makes the Philippines the best-kept secret in global hiring—and how did it become the world's outsourcing giant?In this episode, I'm breaking down the 7 core reasons businesses are shifting their outsourcing to the Philippines—and the bonus reason that might be even more important for your team:
Last time we spoke about the First Okinawa Counteroffensive. The US Marines launched a formidable assault on Okinawa, confronting the entrenched Japanese 32nd Army. This dramatic struggle culminated in Operation Ten-Ichi-Go, Japan's final counteroffensive, marked by the ill-fated mission of the battleship Yamato, which met its demise under relentless air attacks. As American forces advanced, they faced significant resistance, particularly at the Shuri fortified zone. Colonel Yahara voiced concerns over a night counterattack planned for April 12, predicting disaster and chaos for disoriented troops unfamiliar with the terrain. Despite his warnings, Japanese forces executed a counteroffensive that faced harsh setbacks. As the Americans consolidated their gains, pressures mounted on their adversaries. Nevertheless, the relentless nature of the battle highlighted the stark contrast between the courage of the soldiers and the emerging futility of their cause, underscoring the inevitable tide of defeat facing Japan at this pivotal moment in history. This episode is the Invasion of Mindanao Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945. By April 18, significant progress had been made in the offensive operations against Iejima and the Motobu Peninsula, as seen in Iwo Jima; most notably, General Hodge's 24th Corps was prepared to launch a full-scale offensive to the south with three divisions in line. On the morning of April 19, following the successful initial advance of the 106th Regiment, the largest artillery concentration ever used in the Pacific War heralded the dawn attack. Simultaneously, the campaign's most extensive airstrike was carried out, bolstered by the naval bombardment from Admiral Spruance's fleet. The assault teams moved forward, optimistic that the heavy barrage had either destroyed the enemy or left them too dazed to fight back. However, they soon faced disappointment; the Japanese forces, sheltered in their caves, had emerged largely unscathed and quickly took up their positions. To the east, General Arnold's 7th Division launched an attack with the 32nd and 184th Regiments, targeting Skyline Ridge, Ouki Hill, and Hill 178. While most of the 32nd Regiment engaged the entrenched enemy on Skyline Ridge with support from armored flamethrowers, Colonel Finn's 2nd Battalion and Colonel Greene's 2nd Battalion advanced about 500 yards unopposed towards Ouki Hill, only to be halted by a fierce barrage of Japanese fire. As efforts to progress stalled throughout the day, they had to retreat, which also compelled Finn's beleaguered 3rd Battalion to withdraw. Meanwhile, the remainder of the 184th Regiment attempted to advance through the coral formations of the Rocky Crags but was quickly pinned down by the determined defenders. Two medium tanks and three armored flame throwers rumbled southward from the 7th Division's lines on the coastal flats, passed through Ouki, and quickly moved into position at the tip of Skyline Ridge. They poured shot and flame into the cluster of enemy-occupied tombs and emplacements at the lower extremity of the ridge. The long jets of orange flame probed all openings in the face of this part of Skyline, and dark, rolling masses of smoke billowed upward. This was a new spectacle for the waiting infantry, who watched fascinated. For the enemy who died in the searing flame inside their strong points, there was hardly time to become terror-stricken. This phase of the attack lasted fifteen minutes, and then, just after 0700, the infantry moved up. All the Japanese on the forward face of the tip had been killed by the flame, but there were others on the reverse side who denied any advance across the crest. The battle of the infantry quickly erupted and smoldered along the narrow knife-edge line of Skyline Ridge. American troops clung desperately to the forward slope through two Japanese counterattacks, in which the enemy crowded forward into his own mortar fire to hurl grenades and satchel charges. At the same time, General Bradley's 96th Division launched an assault with the 381st and 382nd Regiments advancing side by side, aiming for Nishibaru Ridge, Tombstone Ridge, and the Tanabaru Escarpment. The initial capture of several small hills west of Tombstone Ridge went smoothly, but the 382nd faced stiffer resistance on Tombstone itself, managing to maintain a fragile position along the northwest edge of the ridge and partway down its west slope by nightfall. Meanwhile, the 1st Battalion of the 381st Regiment successfully took Kaniku while pushing toward Nishibaru Ridge. However, most of the assault was executed by the 3rd Battalion, which advanced under heavy fire over the ridge crest to the upper part of Nishibaru village, where it was ultimately halted and forced to retreat by resilient defenders. In General Griner's 27th Division sector, the 106th Regiment had already cleared Machinato Inlet and secured a position at the western end of the Urasoe-Mura Escarpment. The 2nd Battalion attempted to push south following a successful night attack but encountered a series of caves, tombs, and tunnels west of Route 1, leading to a stalemate. This marked the beginning of what would later be termed the Item Pocket battle. Meanwhile, the 1st Battalion of the 105th Regiment conducted a frontal assault on Kakazu Ridge while Griner executed a sweeping tank maneuver around the east end of the ridge. The only other 27th Division unit on the front line ready to join in the initial assault was the 1st Battalion of the 105th Infantry. This battalion was deployed along Kakazu Gorge, with Kakazu Ridge, immediately in front, its initial objective. Company C was on the left, next to the Ginowan-Shuri road; Companies B and A, in the order named, were to the west, the latter being initially in reserve. The attack of the 1st Battalion was planned to combine a frontal assault against the ridge with a sweeping tank attack around the east end of Kakazu Ridge. The two forces were to meet behind the ridge near the village of Kakazu and to join in a drive to the Urasoe-Mura Escarpment beyond. The Japanese had guessed that a tank-infantry attack would try to penetrate their lines between Nishibaru Ridge and Kakazu Ridge, and they had prepared carefully for it. Their plan was based on separating the infantry from the tanks. The 272d Independent Infantry Battalion alone devised a fire net of four machine guns, two antiaircraft guns, three regimental guns, and the 81-mm. mortars of the 2d Mortar Battalion to cover the saddle between the two ridges. The machine guns were sited at close range. In addition, two special squads of ten men each were sent forward to the saddle for close combat against the infantry. One group was almost entirely wiped out; the other had one noncommissioned officer wounded and three privates killed. The enemy defense also utilized the 47-mm. antitank guns of the 22d Independent Antitank Gun Battalion and close-quarters suicide assault squads. So thorough were these preparations that the Japanese boasted "Not an infantryman got through." It was here in the Kakazu-Urasoe-Mura Escarpment area that the most extensive reorganization of Japanese units had taken place just before the American attack. The remnants of badly shattered battalions were combined into a composite unit of about 1,400 men that consisted largely of members of the 272d Independent Infantry Battalion but also included elements of the 13th, 15th, and 23d Battalions. The 21st Independent Infantry Battalion stood ready to support the 272d. The 2d Light Machine Gun Battalion added its fire power. Although the infantry soon found themselves pinned down by intense Japanese fire, the tanks managed to reach Kakazu village, which was heavily damaged and set ablaze over the next three hours. Despite their efforts, the failure of the 1st Battalion eventually compelled the tanks to retreat, prompting the 2nd Battalion of the 105th Regiment to attempt an attack towards the eastern end of Kakazu Ridge without success. Meanwhile, the 3rd Battalion descended from Kakazu West, bypassed Kakazu village, and successfully reached the summit of the Urasoe-Mura Escarpment. This unexpected achievement led Colonel Winn to decide to reposition the remainder of the 105th around the western end of Kakazu Ridge to join the 3rd Battalion on the escarpment, effectively abandoning the main enemy front. In other areas of the escarpment, the 106th Regiment was unable to advance southward but managed to extend its lines eastward to connect with Winn's 3rd Battalion. Consequently, the major offensive on April 19 failed to produce any significant breakthrough, resulting in 720 casualties. To the north, General Shepherd initiated a final push toward the north coast on the same day, with the 4th and 29th Marine Regiments advancing through complex networks of caves and trenches facing minimal resistance, but they halted at the elevated terrain around Hill 302. Additionally, patrols from the 22nd Marines moved south from Hedo Misaki and successfully captured Aha on the eastern coast. On Iejima, General Bruce also persisted with his main offensive against the Japanese strongholds on Bloody Ridge, as the 3rd Battalion of the 305th Regiment advanced eastward against the northern section of Ie, while Colonel Hamilton's 2nd and 3rd Battalions attacked northward. Backed by artillery and mortars, the infantry engaged in fierce skirmishes marked by hand-to-hand combat, moving from one stronghold to another. Following another preparatory bombardment, Colonel Smith initiated a second assault at 14:30, effectively capturing the slopes of the Pinnacle through a series of rushes despite intense machine-gun and mortar fire. Leading elements of the 306th came under intense mortar and small-arms fire as they left the line of departure 600 yards northeast of the base of Iegusugu. The Pinnacle loomed above them, its slopes covered with masses of torn and twisted vegetation. Describing the Pinnacle on the morning of the 20th, General Randle, assistant division commander of the 77th, stated: "It is a damned highly fortified position with caves three stories deep, each house concrete with machine guns in and under. Whole area of village and circumference of mountain a maze of machine gun, mortar, and gun positions little affected by artillery fire we have poured on. Even as this message was on its way to the 77th Division command post, the 306th was winning a hold on the formidable position. By the end of the day, Smith's 1st Battalion was positioned across the northern slopes of Iegusugu; the 3rd Battalion had advanced to within 400 yards of the peak on the eastern side; and the 2nd Battalion had pivoted south to keep pace with the other units of the 306th. Meanwhile, Hamilton's 2nd Battalion succeeded in securing the buildings on Government House Hill; Coolidge's 1st Battalion regained control of the hill from the east; Hamilton's 3rd Battalion established a line at the base of Iegusugu extending to the recently captured Bloody Ridge; and Coolidge's 3rd Battalion made limited progress as it moved slowly eastward. However, during the night, over 400 Japanese troops, including women armed with spears, launched a fierce counteroffensive against Bloody Ridge, nearly forcing the Americans off Government House Hill. By dawn on April 21, as the counterattack diminished, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides, Hamilton's 3rd Battalion was dispatched to relieve the 2nd Battalion, starting the cleanup of the now-secured Bloody Ridge. Coolidge's 3rd Battalion also successfully repelled a strong counterattack from the north before resuming its advance eastward, destroying several enemy positions as it established a line extending south from a small lake at the southwest base of Iegusugu. In the meantime, the 306th Regiment strengthened its hold on Iegusugu throughout the morning, with the 3rd Battalion launching a successful assault on the eastern slopes, while the 1st and 2nd Battalions continued to clear caves and pillboxes on the northern and northwestern slopes. Shortly after noon, Hamilton's 3rd Battalion and Coolidge's 1st Battalion began advancing northward against light resistance to secure the southern slopes of Iegusugu. Simultaneously, Smith's 2nd Battalion and Coolidge's 3rd Battalion launched a coordinated assault to capture the southwest slopes, where they encountered stronger opposition. By mid-afternoon, all units at the Pinnacle were busy mopping up, systematically destroying and sealing the enemy's underground passages and strongholds over the next five days. By midafternoon of April 21 all units on the Pinnacle were engaged in mopping up. The exterior of the Pinnacle was secure, but Japanese still remained in subterranean passages and strongholds from which they made sallies against the troops. The openings were systematically blown out and sealed off. The 307th alone captured or destroyed during the day five 81-mm mortars, five knee mortars, one 75-mm howitzer, and two 47-mm anti-tank guns. These were some of the weapons that had held the Americans off Bloody Ridge for three days. For five days after Ie Shima was declared secure, elements of the 77th Division mopped up remaining groups of the enemy, sealed caves, destroyed pillboxes, marked or removed the thousands of mines that were still on the island, and buried the dead. During this period hundreds of Japanese were killed in and around the Pinnacle, in the town of Ie, and in caves along the coast line. Removal of mines on the airfield and on the roads feeding it was given priority in order to speed up airfield construction. The last noteworthy encounter on Iejima came during the night of April 22-23, when a group of Japanese soldiers and civilians, including women, all armed with rifles, grenades, and demolitions, rushed from caves on Iegusugu toward the lines of the 306th. They were all cut down without loss to American troops. Ultimately, during the six-day battle on Iejima, the Americans killed 4,706 Japanese soldiers and captured 149, suffering 172 killed, 902 wounded, and 46 missing. Meanwhile, on April 20, the 4th and 29th Marine Regiments reached the north coast after eliminating organized resistance on the Motobu Peninsula, resulting in over 2,000 Japanese fatalities, while Shepherd's Marines incurred 207 killed, 757 wounded, and six missing. The Fleet Marine Force Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion seized Yagachi Island on April 21 and occupied Sesoko Island on April 22, with the 6th Reconnaissance Company making the final landing on Kouri Island on April 23. Following a night reconnaissance in rubber boats, the battalion, transported by armored amphibians, seized Yagachi Shima on 21 April. A leper colony of some 800 adults and 50 children was located on this island, but no resistance was encountered. Because aerial reconnaissance had reported Sesoko Shima to be occupied and defended, it was decided to launch an attack on that island with one reinforced regiment. But preliminary to the attack, a native was captured during an amphibious reconnaissance of the objective who revealed that the island was probably not occupied. A successive physical reconnaissance confirmed his statements. Consequently, Major Jones' command was also assigned this mission, and the battalion occupied Sesoko Shima on 22 April. Although no opposition was met, the operation was interfered with by more than 100 civilians, moving by canoe from islands to the west where food was running low, and "considerable difficulty was involved in coralling and controlling" them. On 23 April the 6th Reconnaissance Company, also mounted on and supported by LVT(A)s, executed a daylight landing on Kouri Shima, likewise finding no resistance. Concurrently, while the 29th Marines remained on the Motobu Peninsula, the 4th Marines moved to their designated area in northern Okinawa to assist the 22nd Marines in mopping-up operations, searching the mountainous interior for remnants of the Udo Force and independent guerrilla groups. Finally, on April 28, Colonel Udo's final 200 surviving members were successfully intercepted and eliminated while attempting to flee to the east coast, effectively concluding the northern Okinawa operation. It's now time to leave Okinawa and return to the southern Philippines to oversee the continuation of General Eichelberger's operations. By the end of March, General Arnold's Americal Division had successfully taken control of Cebu City and Lahug Airfield, but was encountering stronger resistance in the northern hills. By the end of March the Americal Division had acquired a good idea of the nature and extent of General Manjome's principal defenses, and had learned that it had already overrun some of the strongpoints along the Japanese outpost line of resistance. On the other hand, the division had not been able to pinpoint the Japanese flanks. With the enemy firmly entrenched and having all the advantages of observation, General Arnold knew that the process of reducing Manjome's positions would be slow and costly no matter what type of maneuver the Americal Division employed. Lacking the strength required for wide envelopments and specific information about the Japanese flanks, Arnold hoped he might achieve decisive results with a single sledgehammer blow against the Japanese center. He therefore decided to use the bulk of his strength in a frontal assault into the hills due north of Cebu City. Consequently, on April 1, the 182nd Regiment, supported by Colonel Cushing's guerrillas, launched a direct assault on the Japanese center, while the 132nd Regiment advanced along the west bank of the Butuanoan River and then moved westward to flank General Manjome's left. Despite slow progress and heavy casualties, by April 11, the 182nd had diminished most of the significant defensive positions along the center of Manjome's second line, and the 132nd had managed to flank the Japanese left, reaching a crucial location on the far left of Manjome's final defensive positions. Additionally, the 164th Regiment had landed to bolster the offensive and was quickly advancing through the Mananga Valley to encircle the Japanese right and rear. By April 13, the 164th reached Babag Ridge, but its surprise attack was promptly repelled by the defenders. Meanwhile, the 132nd and 182nd Regiments resumed their assaults, with the latter capturing the last stronghold along the Japanese second line. Unbeknownst to the Americans, Manjome had already concluded that further resistance was futile and ordered a general withdrawal northward to begin the night of April 16. In the days that followed, Arnold's three regiments engaged in a series of costly small unit attacks, gradually gaining ground, inch by inch. On April 17, organized resistance in the Japanese stronghold began to falter as defenders retreated, and by evening, the Americal Division had neutralized all of Manjome's significant fortifications. In response to the Japanese withdrawal, the Americal Division quickly initiated a pursuit operation, successfully cutting off the retreat route to the remaining forces of the 1st Division in northern Cebu by the end of the month. By the first week of May, the 132nd Regiment launched an offensive to dismantle General Kataoka's organized resistance, aided by guerrilla forces, and largely achieved its objective in a campaign that lasted until the month's end. The Americans and Filipinos then focused on mopping up the remnants of Manjome's forces, effectively eliminating the last pockets of Japanese resistance on Cebu by June 20. Meanwhile, on April 11, the 3rd Battalion of the 164th Regiment landed unopposed on Bohol at beaches already secured by Major Ismael Ingeniero's guerrillas. Patrols soon located the Japanese garrison inland, leading to the battalion's assault on its main positions from April 17 to April 20, culminating in the overrunning of the last organized opposition by April 23. On April 26, the remaining elements of the 164th Regiment landed unopposed on southern Negros and moved inland to search for the Japanese garrison. By April 28, they discovered the 174th Independent Battalion, but their initial attacks were successfully thwarted by the defenders. Nonetheless, a coordinated offensive commenced on May 6, which successfully compelled the Japanese to retreat and disperse by the end of the month. The 164th then neutralized a final resistance pocket between June 7 and 12, effectively ending Japanese opposition on Negros and completing the 8th Army's campaign to reclaim the central Visayan Islands. Eichelberger's operations in the southern Philippines were far from over, as Major-General Franklin Sibert's 10th Corps, comprising the reinforced 24th and 31st Divisions, was preparing to launch the invasion of Mindanao, known as Operation Victor V. The initial strategy had Major-General Roscoe Woodruff's 24th Division landing on the shores of Illana Bay on April 17 to quickly secure the Malabang-Cotabato area, followed by Major-General Clarence Martin's 31st Division five days later for the final advance toward Davao. Illana Bay lies nearly a hundred miles northwest of the main objective in eastern Mindanao, the Davao area, and only a poor road connects its beaches to Davao. Still, 8th Army had ample reason to select Illana Bay as the site of the initial assault. For one thing, the army knew that the Japanese had their main concentrations in the Davao region, where they seemed especially well prepared to repel an amphibious assault. It would be foolish to stick one's hand into a hornet's nest if there were no urgency for such action, and 8th Army could not, of course, avoid the long view that the eastern Mindanao operation was in essence a mopping-up campaign rather than an action of great strategic importance. Second, the Illana Bay area was relatively weakly defended--the 24th Division would have a much better chance to achieve tactical surprise there. Finally, 10th Corps would have to seize and rehabilitate an airstrip quickly so that land-based aircraft could provide proper support for subsequent operations in eastern Mindanao, other air bases being too distant. A reasonably good strip existed at Malabang, on the northwestern shore of Illana Bay. Given the estimate that the Japanese maintained a weak garrison at Illana Bay, Malabang seemed the spot for the main assault. However, by early April, Colonel Wendell Fertig's guerrilla forces had taken control of the entire Malabang region, forcing the Japanese garrison to retreat. Consequently, Sibert adjusted his plan, directing Rear-Admiral Albert Noble's Task Group 78.2 to deploy only one battalion at Malabang, with the remaining forces of the 24th Division landing near Parang. The Japanese forces in Mindanao numbered over 43,000, including troops from Lieutenant-General Morozumi Gyosaku's 30th Division, Lieutenant-General Harada Jiro's 100th Division, and Rear-Admiral Doi Naoji's 32nd Naval Special Base Force. General Suzuki of the 35th Army was in overall command of these troops, but he first needed to escape from Cebu to assert his authority. Thus, Suzuki and his staff departed northern Cebu on April 10, using five landing craft. Unfortunately, the boats became separated, leading to an emergency landing near Dumaguete before they could continue their journey on the night of April 16. Tragically, Suzuki's vessel was intercepted and destroyed by a PT boat off the southern tip of Cebu on April 17. Only his chief of staff, Major-General Tomochika Yoshiharu, managed to reach Cagayan on the night of April 20 after several days adrift. Nominal command in Mindanao rested with General Morozumi, who became de jure commander of the 35th Army after General Suzuki's death during the latter's voyage from Cebu. But Morozumi chose not to exercise his authority except insofar as to largely ignore advice from General Tomochika, 35th Army chief of staff, who reached Mindanao in late April. Beset with formidable communications difficulties, and realizing that most inhospitable terrain separated the main bodies of the 30th and 100th Divisions, Morozumi believed he could render his best service by staying with the 30th, leaving General Harada and Admiral Doi more or less to their own devices. Neither Harada nor Morozumi had any offensive missions. Rather, in accordance with Yamashita's December 1944 plans, the Japanese on Mindanao were to direct their efforts to pinning down as many American units as possible in order to delay the progress of the war. Harada and Morozumi had little hope of conducting organized, major defensive operations for more than two months. Once American forces had overrun their prepared defenses, the two planned to retreat into largely unexplored mountains of east-central Mindanao, organizing a last-stand area like Yamashita's in the Asin Valley of northern Luzon. The 30th and 100th Divisions were not in good shape to conduct a delaying, defensive operation either. Hopelessly isolated, short of artillery, small arms ammunition, transportation, and communications equipment, they had no chance of obtaining supplies. They had some stocks of food, but their transportation shortage, coupled with the poor condition of eastern Mindanao roads would make it most difficult for the Japanese to move their food from central depots to the mountains. The Japanese commanders thus knew that once an invasion of eastern Mindanao began they would enter upon a battle they could not win, and they definitely had no relish for a defense to the death in place. After an uneventful journey, Sibert's 10th Corps began landing on Mindanao on the morning of April 17. Troops from the 533rd Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment went ashore on the small Ibus Island, while the 3rd Battalion of the 21st Regiment joined Fertig's guerrillas on the beach near Malabang. Company K secured Bongo Island without opposition. At 09:00, after an unnecessary two-hour bombardment by cruisers and destroyers, the 19th Regiment landed at Parang without encountering any resistance, followed by most of the 21st Regiment. That afternoon, the 19th Regiment secured the entire Parang area, and the 24th Reconnaissance Troop scouted the shores of Polloc Harbor and the northern entrance of the Mindanao River, finding them clear. On April 18, Sibert launched an assault towards Fort Pikit, with the 19th Regiment advancing along Route 1 and the 21st Regiment utilizing the Mindanao River. The 21st's advance was quicker, successfully reaching Paidu-Pulangi the next day. However, the 19th Regiment lagged due to poor road conditions and some enemy resistance, leading Woodruff to order the 21st to withdraw downstream for the night. On April 21, a battalion from the 34th Regiment arrived at Paidu-Pulangi, advancing both overland and along the river to reach Fort Pikit late in the afternoon. The isolated 166th Independent Battalion was ultimately destroyed, with the 19th finally arriving at Fort Pikit on April 23. Meanwhile, the 34th continued to push forward and secured the Kabacan junction of Route 1 and Sayre Highway. This quick capture of the junction effectively separated the 30th and 100th Divisions and opened two routes of attack: north along the Sayre and southeast towards Davao. Consequently, the newly arrived 31st Division was tasked with sending its 124th Regiment to assault the 30th Division's forces in northern Mindanao, while the 34th Regiment continued its advance along Route 1 towards Digos and Davao. In response, Morozumi dispatched reinforcements under Colonel Ouchi Koretake to block any enemy progress past Omonay, while fortifying the Malaybalay area. By this time, General Morozumi had swung into action in an attempt to stem the enemy advance before it moved north into central Mindanao. Colonel Ouchi, commander of the 30th Engineer Regiment, was ordered about April 22 to take command of operations along the southern approaches and to annihilate the enemy south of the east-west line running through Omonay. For this mission he was given command of the South Sector Unit, as well as his engineer units. On April 23, General Tomochika, Chief of Staff of 35th Army, arrived at the 30th Division command post at Impalutao from Agusan, where he had arrived on April 21 from Cebu. Tomochika immediately conferred with Morozumi regarding implementation of the Army policy of protracted resistance. As a result of this discussion, Morozumi concluded that it was necessary to strengthen the Malaybalay area. He therefore ordered the transfer of the 1st Battalion, 77th Regiment from the North Sector Unit to the Central Sector Unit and the movement of this battalion to new positions near Malaybalay. About the same date Morozumi ordered the Surigao Sector Unit to move from Ampayon to the Waloe area, where it was to assist in carrying out the division's self-sufficiency program. Although the 30th Division commander thus adopted measures to strengthen the area of final resistance, he still considered the landing near Parang a secondary invasion and estimated that the main enemy landing would soon be launched in the Macajalar Bay area. The preponderance of division strength was therefore retained in the north. Led by the 24th Reconnaissance Troop, the 34th Regiment quickly departed from Kabacan on April 24. Although progress was hampered primarily by destroyed bridges and the poor condition of Route 1, the troops successfully arrived at the outskirts of Digos by April 27, where they faced approximately 3,350 enemy troops. The Japanese forces urgently prepared to defend against the 24th Division's assault but could only hold out until the early hours of April 28, when they retreated to the foothills of Mount Apo to the north. Elements of the 34th Regiment pursued the withdrawing Japanese, who maintained their position in the Mount Apo region until May 9, when they retreated north to regroup with the rest of the 100th Division. Meanwhile, other units of the 34th and the guerrilla 108th Division began patrolling the Davao Gulf coast, which they successfully cleared by May 12. Additionally, the 19th Regiment advanced from Kabacan to Digos, passed through the 34th, and started moving north towards Davao. Facing little resistance along Route 1, the 19th Regiment overwhelmed the last opposition in front of the city and successfully occupied Davao by May 3 with minimal opposition. Meanwhile, on the afternoon of April 27, the 124th Regiment departed from Kabacan and quickly confronted the 1st Battalion, 74th Regiment, causing it to retreat in disarray. The 124th then pressed on to the north, facing minimal resistance, and ultimately arrived in Kibawe by May 3. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The US invasion of Mindanao commenced under General Eichelberger. The initial assault targeted Illana Bay, with American forces quickly securing key areas. Japanese troops, suffering from low morale and inadequate supplies, struggled to mount an effective defense. 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