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Episode Summary Evan shares his story as a third-generation Jehovah's Witness whose family joined the organization during a period of marital vulnerability. After his father died of HIV-related complications when Evan was just three years old, the family faced intense judgment and stigma within the congregation, leading them to relocate to a rural "compound" in North Carolina for a fresh start. Growing up, Evan was fueled by the "resurrection hope"—the promise that if he remained obedient and "did more" for the organization, he would eventually be reunited with his father. The episode explores the heavy psychological toll of this upbringing, including the "bloodguilt" placed on children to convert their peers and the "reverse parenting" Evan performed while his mother struggled with severe mental health issues. Evan details his transition from a socially unprepared "clip-on tie" child to a rebellious teenager leading a double life, which eventually culminated in a judicial committee and his expulsion at age 20. Now 40, Evan reflects on his journey of rebuilding his own identity, the "superpower" of personal autonomy, and how he created a "chosen family" outside the walls of the Kingdom Hall. Key Takeaways Resurrection Hope as Leverage: The organization uses the grief of losing a parent to "double down" on a child's commitment, making their future reunion dependent on constant religious performance. The "Cage" of Protection: Evan deconstructs the common JW illustration that the organization is a protective "cage" in a shark-infested ocean, arguing that a cage is still a restricting cage regardless of the perceived safety it provides. Autonomy as a Superpower: Leaving the organization provides a "clean slate" where an individual can finally choose their own morals, circle of friends, and identity without institutional permission. Institutional Gaslighting: The organization's culture is designed to make members doubt themselves and their own perceptions, effectively teaching obedience over identity. Financial and Emotional Retaliation: Even after leaving, members may face continued attempts at control, such as Evan's mother attempting to commit tax fraud involving him or demanding rent from her "checking out" teenage son. Direct Quotes "Autonomy is the coolest thing in the world. And once you have it, it never stops." "You learn obedience, not identity." "Conditional love is not love. Everything in the organization is conditional." Resources Mentioned ExJwHelp.com (Cult recovery coaching and resources). patreon.com/shunned (Bonus content and guest connections). shunnedpodcast.com (Merchandise and story submissions). thisjwlife.com (The host's original podcast story). becomingjehovah.com (The host's book, Becoming Jehovah). My Book of Bible Stories (Referenced regarding childhood trauma and violent imagery). "Kingdom Melodies" tape. Revelation—Its Grand Climax at Hand! (Referenced regarding fire and brimstone imagery). Guest Bio Evan is a 40-year-old former third-generation Jehovah's Witness and business owner who successfully reclaimed his life after being shunned in his early 20s. He is a musician and advocate for inner-child healing who believes that personal autonomy is the ultimate superpower for those recovering from high-control environments. Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

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Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. This segment introduces the core of the mystery surrounding Billy Riley, a young man from Oxford, Michigan, who disappeared after traveling to Russia in May 2015. Billy is described as a product of the post-9/11 era whose life was fundamentally redirected by that event, leading him to develop a deep, self-taught expertise in global conflicts, religions, and foreign languages while operating from his parents' home as a "keyboard commando." His prolific internet activities eventually drew the attention of the Detroit FBI, who recruited him as a Confidential Human Source (CHS)—a type of freelance operative or "informant." The narrative highlights the tension between Billy's imaginative world and his physical reality; although he had not traveled widely, he was handling increasingly dangerous assignments for the FBI. One such assignment involved an online relationship with an individual in the Philippines suspected of being linked to Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic terror group allied with ISIS. Though Billy nearly traveled to Manila in December 2014 to meet this person, he backed out at the airport. However, by May 2015, he was determined to seek adventure in Russia, specifically heading toward the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine. His parents, Terry and Bill Riley, were aware he worked for "the men"—his name for his FBI handlers—but Billy had become adept at being "coy," sharing just enough to intrigue them without keeping them fully informed. Notably, despite growing up in a traditional Catholic environment, Billy had converted to Islam through personal study, often reading the Quran in his Catholic school classes. The night before his fateful departure for Moscow, he met with his main FBI handler for dinner, a meeting shrouded in mystery that left his mother with a sense of parental intuition that something was wrong. (1)1900

Are we living aware that God is already at work around us? Mye Nunag shows us how God calls us to partner with him in the Great Commission.Mye serves as lead pastor of Victory U-Belt in Manila, Philippines, and is a preaching coach for Every Nation Seminary.

Building a successful career or business starts with the right mindset. In this episode, Leonard Ang and Sharan Mansukhani of Sip and Scale discuss how community, AI literacy, and continuous learning create long-term opportunities for founders, professionals, and future leaders.Learn practical lessons on navigating uncertainty, simplifying decisions, and staying adaptable in an evolving world.00:02:30 – Meet Leonard Ang and Sharan Mansukhani of Sip & Scale00:04:28 – Their current hustles: Diffusr and building Sip & Scale00:09:23 – Sharan's family migration story and entrepreneurial inspiration00:13:03 – Grit, budgeting, and lessons inherited from their families00:19:49 – First mentors, internships, and learning through startups00:24:53 – Why paying it forward matters in the startup ecosystem00:30:41 – How Sharan found purpose through startup communities00:34:05 – How Leonard and Sharan met and launched Sip & Scale00:37:24 – The vision behind Sip & Scale's community-first approach00:40:41 – A Stanford-inspired idea that shaped Sip & Scale00:45:02 – Scaling the community from Manila to the world00:46:54 – Curating ambitious, diverse, and high-quality communities00:49:42 – How building a community transformed them as founders00:54:55 – The evolution of startup founders in the AI era00:57:46 – Building Diffusr with AI-first product development01:00:33 – AI-powered operations and the future of startup execution01:01:31 – Leonard's approach to building AI-native startupsFollow now and never miss an episode.

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 14:27 — Receive the Peace That Christ Gives Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. São Paulo • Manila • Johannesburg • Dallas • London Peace • Confidence • Renewal Good afternoon, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. As the middle of the day arrives, many hearts are carrying more than they expected this morning. The pace of life can quietly steal our peace, leaving us feeling stretched, distracted or weary. Wherever this prayer finds you today, pause for a moment. Take a slow breath and remember that the peace Christ offers is not dependent upon perfect circumstances, but upon His faithful presence. John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Heavenly Father, thank You that Your peace reaches deeper than our worries and remains steady when everything around us feels uncertain. Lord Jesus, teach us to receive the gift of Your peace instead of carrying burdens You have invited us to place into Your hands. Holy Spirit, quiet every anxious thought, renew tired minds, and help us respond today with grace, wisdom and kindness. Where fear attempts to shape our decisions or cloud our future, remind us that fear will not win, because Christ has already overcome the darkness, and His peace is stronger than our deepest concerns. Help us become people who bring calm into difficult places and hope into every conversation. Today we pray for every listener joining us from São Paulo, Manila, Johannesburg, Dallas, London and across the nations. May homes know Your comfort, workplaces know Your wisdom, and every heart be strengthened by the enduring love of Jesus Christ. Señor Jesús, llena nuestro corazón con Tu paz verdadera. Que podamos caminar con confianza, compartir esperanza y descansar en Tu presencia durante este día. Amén. Senhor Jesus, concede-nos a Tua paz que permanece acima das circunstâncias. Renova a nossa esperança e conduz-nos com amor e sabedoria. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, punuin Mo ang aming puso ng Iyong kapayapaan. Tulungan Mo kaming mamuhay nang may pananampalataya, pag-asa at pagmamahal sa buong araw na ito. Amen. John 14, Midday Prayer, Peace, Hope, Encouragement, DailyPrayer.uk Episode Summary: Pause in the middle of your day with the promise of John 14:27. This prayer gently reminds you that the peace of Christ is stronger than anxiety and remains with you through every moment of the day. Continue Your Journey: Continue your journey with DailyPrayer.uk and discover more Hidden Treasures inspired by Isaiah 45:3. Explore our growing library of companion prayers and biblical encouragement as you continue walking with Christ.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPhilippians 4:6–7 — Let God's Peace Guard Your Heart Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Toronto • Lagos • Melbourne • Manila • Bristol Calm • Assurance • Hope Good afternoon, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. As the day reaches its busiest point, it's easy for our minds to become crowded with responsibilities and unanswered questions. Take a quiet moment now and remember that God's peace is available even in the middle of a demanding day. Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) “Do not be anxious…” as God's peace guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Heavenly Father, thank You that we can bring every concern into Your presence. Nothing is too small for Your care and nothing is beyond Your power. Lord Jesus, lift every burden that has become heavy today and help us to trust You more deeply with every step we take. Holy Spirit, quiet our anxious thoughts, renew our minds and fill our hearts with the peace that only You can give. Teach us to pause, to pray and to remember that Your faithfulness has carried us this far and will continue to carry us through the rest of this day. May Your peace guard our hearts, shape our words and shine through our lives so that others may see Your love in us. From Toronto to Lagos, from Melbourne to Manila and Bristol, may every listener be strengthened by God's peace and encouraged by His faithful presence. Jesús, danos Tu paz para este día y fortalece nuestra esperanza. Amén. Senhor, guarda os nossos corações e conduz-nos com a Tua paz. Amém. Panginoon, punuin Mo kami ng Iyong kapayapaan at pag-asa. Amen.  Philippians 4, Midday Prayer, Peace, Hope, Trust, DailyPrayer.uk Episode Summary: Inspired by Philippians 4:6–7, this midday prayer encourages us to exchange anxiety for the peace of God, trusting Christ to guard our hearts and minds throughout the day. Continue Your Journey: Continue with DailyPrayer.uk and discover more Hidden Treasures, inspired by Isaiah 45:3. Explore a growing library of prayers and biblical encouragement as you continue your walk with Jesus.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

It's Part 2 of our back to back episodes for the week and we have two return callers who are 40 years old when some real life issues that deal with the future of their kids!Caller #3 is Aiza 40yrs Quezon City. Aiza called the show 10 years ago in an episode with GTWM's most famous call "The Pusit Fucker." Now that she's a mom of a 10 year old, she wants to ask Mo and Mara if she should allow her son to listen to the infamous episode from the past to better understand their story. Caller #4 is Vanessa 40yrs Manila. Vanessa called recently to ask about what to do with her ex-husband that she is paying for. Now that she has a path to leave the house, would pulling her daughter from a school she likes ruin her spirit. Send money to the Philippines with Sendwave!

VOV1 - Bộ Ngoại giao Philippines thông báo, các Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao Mỹ, Trung Quốc và Nga sẽ tham dự Hội nghị Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao ASEAN lần thứ 59 và các hội nghị liên quan tại Manila vào tuần tới.Đây là một trong những sự kiện quan trọng nhất trong năm Chủ tịch ASEAN để thảo luận về các vấn đề chính trị, an ninh và chiến lược định hình khu vực.Người phát ngôn Bộ Ngoại giao Philippines phụ trách vấn đề ASEAN Dominic Xavier Imperial xác nhận trong cuộc họp báo rằng Ngoại trưởng Hoa Kỳ Marco Rubio, người đồng cấp Trung Quốc Vương Nghị và Ngoại trưởng Nga Sergei Lavrov sẽ tham dự các cuộc họp của ASEAN. Các Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Nhật Bản, Ấn Độ, Vương quốc Anh và Hàn Quốc cũng sẽ tham gia các cuộc họp.Philippines, nước Chủ tịch ASEAN năm nay, sẽ triệu tập Hội nghị Bộ trưởng ASEAN (AMM), Hội nghị Bộ trưởng với các đối tác đối thoại ASEAN+3 (Trung Quốc, Nhật Bản và Hàn Quốc), Diễn đàn Khu vực ASEAN (ARF) và các hoạt động kỷ niệm 50 năm Hiệp ước Hữu nghị và Hợp tác (TAC).  Đánh giá về các cuộc họp năm nay, ông Dominic Xavier nhấn mạnh, Hội nghị phản ánh cam kết bền vững của ASEAN đối với đối thoại, hợp tác và hòa bình khu vực trong bối cảnh bất ổn toàn cầu: "Hội nghị Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao ASEAN lần thứ 59 sẽ xem xét tiến độ các nỗ lực xây dựng Cộng đồng ASEAN, trao đổi quan điểm về các diễn biến khu vực và quốc tế, thảo luận về các cách thức để tăng cường sự thống nhất, vai trò trung tâm và khả năng phục hồi của ASEAN trong môi trường địa chính trị ngày càng phức tạp. Các Bộ trưởng sẽ tổ chức một cuộc tham vấn không chính thức mở rộng về việc thực hiện thỏa thuận năm điểm về Myanmar."Trong khi đó, cuộc gặp gỡ với các đối tác mang đến cơ hội quan trọng để xem xét sự hợp tác của ASEAN với các đối tác, trao đổi quan điểm về những diễn biến cấp bách trong khu vực và toàn cầu. Hội nghị ASEAN+3, Diễn đàn khu vực (ARF) cũng nhấn mạnh vai trò trung tâm của ASEAN trong việc thúc đẩy đối thoại, xây dựng lòng tin, các biện pháp ngoại giao phòng ngừa trên khắp khu vực Ấn Độ Dương - Thái Bình Dương, cũng như tăng cường hợp tác trong an ninh lương thực và năng lượng, chuỗi cung ứng.Ngoài vấn đề khu vực, ông Imperial cho biết, các Bộ trưởng cũng sẽ thảo luận về an ninh năng lượng, bao gồm tiến trình phê chuẩn Hiệp định An ninh Dầu mỏ ASEAN (APSA). APSA là một khuôn khổ được thiết kế để đảm bảo khả năng phục hồi năng lượng khu vực thông qua việc chia sẻ nhiên liệu khẩn cấp. Bộ quy tắc ứng xử trên Biển Đông ( COC) và vấn đề Myanmar cũng là một trong những vấn đề được thảo luận. Ông Imperial cho biết, ASEAN và Trung Quốc cam kết đàm phán một Bộ quy tắc ứng xử “thực chất và hiệu quả”, đồng thời bày tỏ tin tưởng rằng tiến trình đàm phán sẽ hoàn tất trong năm nay./. Phạm Hà/VOV JakartaHội nghị hẹp Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao ASEAN diễn ra tại Cebu, Philippines tháng 02/2026 - VOV Jakarta

For the last six years, the Filipino American Friendship Festival has commemorated the signing of the Treaty of Manila, an act that freed the Philippines from the U.S.'s colonial rule.Thursday on Midday Edition, we talk about how the festival is commemorating 80 years of the Philippines' independence and uplifting stories about the Filipino community.Then, director Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" hits theaters this week. Our Midday Movie critics discuss Nolan's take on Homer's epic poem and their picks for other films based on mythology.And finally, what else is going on this weekend? KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans shares her top event picks, from a video game concert to skateboard art.Guests:JoAnn Fields, government and public relations director, API InitiativeNoemi Dumpalin, producer, "Love All" documentaryBeth Accomando, arts reporter, host of the "Cinema Junkie" podcast, KPBSYazdi Pithavala, podcast host, "Moviewallas"Julia Dixon Evans, arts reporter, host of "The Finest" podcast, KPBS

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Alfonso Calero grew up in Manila with National Geographic on the coffee table and his father's camera in his hands. After moving to Australia at 15 and spending a year travelling Europe, he eventually turned a lifelong passion into a professional photography career at 30. The path there wound through hotel porter work and tour guiding across multiple languages, and it's that background in connecting with people and places that shapes everything he does. His photo walks grew from a single Sydney outing into a national business now operating across six Australian cities and internationally in destinations including Tasmania, the Philippines, Japan, Spain and the Faroe Islands. In this episode Alfonso talks about using the camera to build empathy with local communities, the importance of returning to a location repeatedly to truly understand it, and the logistics of running photography experiences that work for complete beginners and experienced shooters alike. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Alfonso' work here: Website: https://www.alfonso.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfonsothephotographer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSP6soVMAb5Vimbs0ujvbvA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SydneyPhotographyCourses/   Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography   Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #travelphotography #photographywalks #sydneyphotography #australiaphotography #streetphotography #photographyworkshops #landscapephotography #photographypodcast

Tetragon Energy has just listed on the ASX. It holds some highly prospective acreage off the Philippines coast. It aims to bring in a big multinational partner to help fund the exploration program, in the hope of making a major oil and gas discovery. Guest Bio Conrad Todd is Managing Director of Tetragon Energy (ASX: TET), a newly listed Southeast Asian-focused oil and gas explorer targeting large-scale gas discoveries offshore and onshore the Philippines. He brings more than 44 years' experience in oil and gas exploration and development, having held senior technical and management roles including Exploration and Development Manager for Cooper Energy in Australia and for Lundin in Malaysia, Chief Geophysicist and New Business Manager for LASMO in Indonesia, and Chief Geophysicist for Occidental in Oman. At Lundin, he led the subsurface team behind a complex mixed oil and gas field producing 20,000 barrels of oil per day, while at Cooper Energy he ran the geoscience department through a period in which the company's market capitalisation grew from $20 million to $200 million. Conrad was Managing Director of Triangle Energy (ASX: TEG) from 2022 to 2026, and led the spin-out of its Philippines assets to form Tetragon Energy. He has also worked in mergers and acquisitions and reserve auditing for RISC, co-founded Vizier Energy Consulting, and served as a Non-Executive Director of Pilot Energy. Produced by Resource Media The Hole Truth: Mining Investment Podcast is a product of Read Corporate. Please note that Read Corporate does not provide investment advice and investors should seek personalised advice before making any investment decisions. Links The Hole Truth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-hole-truth-podcast The Hole Truth YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI4sZkSfEpPi_u7OrD7lQ-tZHbdy6EhCC The Hole Truth Website: https://resourcesrisingstars.com.au/the-hole-truth-podcast/ The Hole Truth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholetruthpodcast/ Company Website: https://www.tetragonenergy.com.au/ Key Insights Tetragon's Sulu Sea permits sit inside a proven, underexplored Borneo-style petroleum province Tetragon holds a 37.5% operated interest in SC-80 and SC-81, two deepwater blocks in the southern Sulu Sea directly adjacent to Borneo, a basin that has already yielded billions of barrels of oil and hundreds of trillions of cubic feet of gas. The blocks already contain two undeveloped discoveries totalling roughly 470 billion cubic feet of gross 2C gas resources, drilled by ExxonMobil between 2008 and 2010 before Asian gas prices collapsed in 2014-15. With regional gas prices now roughly three times higher, Todd says the economics of these existing discoveries have changed substantially. The Halcon prospect anchors a potentially company-making exploration target The largest prospect on the permits, a basin floor fan named Halcon, carries a conservatively estimated most-likely recoverable resource of 2.7 trillion cubic feet of gas. Around 4,000 square kilometres of existing 3D seismic data is being reprocessed using modern techniques, a process expected to take about a year and materially sharpen the company's confidence in both the discovered gas and the exploration upside. Todd expects an updated, likely larger, resource estimate for Halcon within the next few months. A farm-out to a major, not drilling success, is the first re-rating catalyst Because the blocks sit in 1,500-2,500 metres of water, Tetragon cannot fund a well on its own and is instead targeting a farm-out to a major or supermajor such as Petronas, Eni or Shell. Todd points to comparable ASX-listed companies with 3D-seismic-defined exploration plays that have re-rated by up to ten times their market capitalisation simply on securing a partner prepared to fund drilling, well before any well is spudded. The onshore Cagayan Basin project offers a faster, lower-risk path to cash flow Tetragon's 100%-owned onshore permit, SC-82 on Luzon, 250km north of Manila, hosts the Nassiping-2 gas discovery, first drilled in 1984 and later flow-tested by another operator. With Manila's power grid short of gas and a high-voltage line just 700 metres from the well site, Tetragon plans to firm up the resource with seismic or airborne gravity and magnetics work and a single follow-up well costing about $8-9 million, then generate and sell electricity on site rather than build a 250km pipeline to Manila. First-pass economics put the value of this project at $90-150 million. A clean spin-out structure and a strong ASX debut give investors direct leverage to the Philippines story Tetragon was spun out of Triangle Energy (ASX:TEG) via an in-specie distribution, with Triangle shareholders holding half of the new company alongside $4 million raised in an IPO priced at 20 cents a share. The stock listed this week and closed its first day at 25 cents. Todd notes the Philippines government is actively courting international explorers, offering domestic gas producers LNG-equivalent pricing, a starkly different regulatory stance to Australia's east coast gas reservation debate.  

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A veces, el origen de un sabor está mucho más lejos de lo que imaginamosEn este nuevo episodio de Tras el Sabor, el Chef Rafael Meneses López conversa con la Chef Regine Abrugar, sobre el aporte de Filipinas a Campeche, una historia de intercambio cultural que dejó huella en nuestros ingredientes, técnicas culinarias y formas de compartir la mesa.Una charla para descubrir cómo el Galeón de Manila no solo transportó mercancías, sino también sabores, tradiciones y costumbres que hoy forman parte de nuestra identidad gastronómica.Acompáñanos a conocer una de las influencias menos conocidas, pero más importantes, de la cocina campechana.

Author David Guerrero joins Marv, Jon Stone and myself as we discuss the Beatles in Manila, and his book "You Won't See Me: When the Beatles ghosted Imelda."     Early July, 1966.    The Beatles had left Japan, and had one more stop before their US tour.    Unfortunately, Vic Lewis, Cavalcade and the Marcos family would have something to say about what might have been a triumphant moment in rock history.    #madeonzencastr.    

VOV1 - Bão Ba-vì sáng nay đã rời khỏi Vùng Trách nhiệm của Philippines- PAR và vẫn duy trì sức mạnh. Do tác động của cơn bão, hàng loạt vụ lở đất xảy ra tại Philippines làm ít nhất 17 người thiệt mạng và 6 người khác mất tích trên đảo Mindanao.Cơ quan Khí tượng Philippines (PAGASA) cho biết , tính đến 8 giờ sáng nay, vị trí cuối cùng của bão Bavi là cách 555 km về phía đông bắc của Itbayat, Batanes. Bão vẫn duy trì sức mạnh, với sức gió duy trì tối đa 140 km/giờ gần tâm bão và gió giật lên đến 170 km/giờ. Bão đang di chuyển về hướng bắc-tây bắc với tốc độ 25 km/giờ khi tiếp tục di chuyển ra xa khỏi Philippines.Cơ quan khí tượng Philippines cho biết bão Bavi có thể vẫn duy trì cường độ bão trong vòng 12 giờ tới trước khi suy yếu thành bão nhiệt đới mạnh khi di chuyển sâu hơn vào đất liền Trung Quốc đại lục.Cơ quan khí tượng Philippines đã đưa ra cảnh báo rằng mặc dù bão Bavi sẽ không đổ bộ vào nước này, nhưng phần đuôi của bão có thể mang theo mưa lớn và lũ lụt trên diện rộng đến nhiều khu vực, bao gồm cả thủ đô Manila.Hàng loạt vụ lở đất đã xảy ra tại Philippines do tác động của cơn bão. Theo thông báo của chính quyền địa phương, hai vụ sạt lở đất do mưa lớn gây ra bởi bão Bavi đã khiến ít nhất 17 người thiệt mạng và 6 người khác mất tích trên đảo Mindanao phía nam Philippines./. Phạm Hà/VOV IndonesiaHàng loạt vụ lở đất đã xảy ra do mưa lớn tại Philippines- Ảnh Philstar

That thought leader you follow? A virtual assistant in Manila wrote those posts for $4-7 per hour.Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Leader Om Patel trace the industrialized pipeline behind LinkedIn's 'thought leadership' industry; from Filipino Virtual Assistants feeding prompts to ChatGPT, to state actors using the same tactics (and sometime the same tools) for influence operations. By the end, you'll see the whole machine.Listen or Watch as we discuss:• Why 54% of long-form LinkedIn posts are estimated to be AI-generated• The Investigative journalism exposing the $4-$7/hour content mills• How Russian and Chinese influence operations use the same playbook• Why 'human in the loop' and quality didn't jive with the marketing message• The spiral of silence: how fake consensus makes real majorities shut up#LinkedIn #AIContent #MediaLiteracyRest of World, Originality AI, OpenAI, Noelle Newman (Spiral of Silence), Big Tobacco 'Doubt is Our Product' campaign, Knight Institute studyLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Now that America has turned 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it reminds us to reflect on the U.S.' colonial relationship with other countries.That includes the Philippines, which the U.S. occupied until the signing of the Treaty of Manila in 1946. That agreement has shaped the Filipino diaspora across the world and in San Diego.A major driver of Filipino migration was nursing. Tuesday on Midday Edition, we look at the history of nursing in the Philippines and how it was reshaped by American colonialism.Then, a new documentary premiering Tuesday on KPBS tells the story of the Redondos, a local Filipino American tennis family, and their journey from National City to the tennis world stage. We hear from the director and one of the family members featured in the film.Guests:Catherine Ceniza Choy, professor of ethnic studies, UC Berkeley, author of "Empire of Care: Nursing and Migration in Filipino American History"Sara Persson, director, "Love All"Ryan Redondo, CEO, Youth Tennis San Diego and Barnes Tennis CenterLinks:"Love All" documentary on KPBS+

① Why do the Philippines' South China Sea claims lack legal basis - and threaten regional stability? (00:49) ② 5% of GDP by 2035: Can NATO members sustain the economic burden? (14:49) ③ What's next after the Iran - U.S. escalation - and is the ceasefire still viable? (25:07) ④ U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June. Why didn't the World Cup deliver expected boost to U.S. jobs? (35:14) ⑤ Chinese AI models lead OpenRouter's traffic. Why are they winning over global developers? (46:52)

#139Josh and Mike sit down with Xavier Mariezcurrena Vega, co-founder of Over Easy Office and ChouxBox to trace the winding road that took him from busing tables as a teenager to running a 400-person back-office operation spanning Philadelphia, Bogotá, and Manila. Xavier shares the story of opening and losing a restaurant in Dallas, the friendship with his business partner Tony that grew out of a failed concept in Philadelphia, and how their shared frustration with messy invoices and unreliable financial reporting led them to build a company designed to bring transparency and accountability to restaurant operations.The conversation digs into how Xavier and Tony built their Philippines-based team from scratch, the early days of scanning invoices by hand to win over skeptical operators, and the cultural and logistical challenges of training a team to understand the chaos of restaurant data. Xavier offers a candid take on why he believes bookkeepers and the human-in-the-loop will remain essential for the foreseeable future, even as AI tools improve, and explains the difference between administrative bookkeeping and the deeper financial insight that helps operators actually run their businesses. He also weighs in on the limits of automation and robotics in restaurants, the realities of working with razor-thin margins, and what keeps him optimistic about the future of independent restaurants. The episode closes with a lighter detour into wine, corkage fees, and the debate over whether a good bottle can ever really be bad for you.Links and resources

This podcast explores the Baclaran Church in Manila, a Redemptorist National Shrine dedicated to the Mother of Perpetual Help, highlighting its humble origins and deep spiritual significance for Filipinos.

Mo and Alex together again for a single dose of GTWM this weekend! We have a quick fun episode for you guys to consume in the middle of all the sports and HOTD that consumes your day. Let's go!Caller #1 is Mickey 45yrs Manila. Mickey now prefers having sex with his fleshlight than with his wife. He finds it quick, clean, and easy compared to all the steps needed to have sex in real life. Caller #2 is Koultopi 40yrs Melbourne. Koultopi is trying to be a good parent by supporting his kid with his basketball dreams. But since no Filipino has ever made it to the NBA, is he just wasting money on all the coaching, practices, and leagues because it's getting expensive. GTWM and Good Times Radio are now streaming exclusively live on Discord! Join the Discord community by going to www.discord.gg/goodtimesradio.

For 7 July 2026, Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 9:32-38, sent in from Manila, Philippines.

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Our look at the tour on the verge of the controversial "bigger than" US tour of 1966.    The Beatles run through Germany on a Luxury Train, spend two days in a plane getting to Japan, and play some shows that George Harrison remembered as being questionable, and took off for what is remembered as the most harrowing of trips.      Pt.2 next week with author David Guerrero as we cover Manila, the Philippines. #madeonzencastr

Read my writing on Substack + a private podcast: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Over 50 and ready for real body recomposition on whole-food plant-based? Book your free consultation → https://mavywellness.comSign up here to get the first lesson instantly: https://mavywellness.com/newsletterOrder a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://foreverfitbook.comIn this solo episode from Manila, I share a personal realization that changed how I think about consistency, success, and fulfillment.After achieving goals I chased for years, I discovered that the motivations driving my actions mattered more than the results themselves. We dive into the hidden beliefs that sabotage consistency in fitness and life, and how shifting your internal drivers can create lasting change.00:01 Why Consistency Keeps Failing01:38 When Success Feels Empty05:10 How Caregiving Shaped My Drive08:34 Choosing Enough Instead Of More10:00 What Actually Fulfills Me Today16:51 The Hidden Drivers Behind Consistency23:13 Reframing Fitness For Life

VOV1 - Bão nhiệt đới mang tên quốc tế Bavi đã nhanh chóng mạnh lên thành siêu bão bên ngoài Khu vực theo dõi của Philippines (PAR) vào tối qua. Cơ quan khí tượng Philippines khuyến cáo người dân nên tiếp tục theo dõi các bản cập nhật về bão Bavi vì dự báo vẫn có thể thay đổi.Cơ quan Khí tượng, Địa vật lý và Thiên văn Philippines (PAGASA) cho biết, tốc độ gió duy trì tối đa của Bavi đã tăng lên 185 km/h vào lúc 8 giờ tối qua, trong khi gió giật hiện đạt tới 230 km/h. PAGASA nâng cấp các cơn bão nhiệt đới lên cấp siêu bão khi tốc độ gió duy trì tối đa đạt ít nhất 185 km/h.Cơ quan Khí tượng Philippines (PAGASA) cho biết, siêu bão có thể tiến vào Khu vực theo dõi của Philippines (PAR) vào thứ Tư, ngày 8 tháng 7. Khi vào trong khu vực theo dõi, cơn bão sẽ được đặt tên địa phương là Inday. Mặc dù dự báo còn không chắc chắn vì Bavi vẫn còn cách xa Khu vực theo dõi của Philippines, nhưng cơ quan khí tượng đã cảnh báo người dân rằng siêu bão có thể tiến gần đến Bắc Luzon và có khả năng hướng về Đài Loan ( Trung Quốc).Cơ quan này cũng dự báo siêu bão Bavi vẫn còn rất xa đất liền, vì vậy có khả năng sẽ mạnh hơn nữa, có thể đạt 215 km/h trong những ngày tới. Cũng có khả năng siêu bão sẽ suy yếu nhẹ do chu kỳ thay thế thành mắt bão, nhưng có thể sẽ mạnh trở lại.Với cường độ và quy mô của bão, cảnh báo gió bão nhiệt đới có thể được ban hành cho một số khu vực ở Bắc Luzon và Trung Luzon ngay cả khi siêu bão không đổ bộ vào Philippines. Không có hai cơn bão nhiệt đới nào giống nhau, nhưng đường đi có thể của bão Bavi và sự tăng cường gió mùa Tây Nam có thể tương tự như siêu bão Carina (Gaemi) tháng 7 năm 2024. Bão Carina đổ bộ vào Đài Loan chứ không phải Philippines, nhưng vẫn ảnh hưởng đến một số khu vực ở Bắc Luzon và làm tăng cường gió mùa Tây Nam. Vào thời điểm đó, gió mùa Tây Nam đã gây ra lũ lụt lớn ở một số khu vực của Luzon, bao gồm cả khu vực đô thị Manila./.Phạm Hà/VOV IndonesiaPhilippines thường xuyên đối mặt với các cơn bão mạnh- Nguồn ảnh Reuters

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Part 2 of our back to back Mo and Alex set of GTWM!Caller #3 is Ian 30yrs Manila.  Ian is so deflated about everything going on in the Philippines that he refuses to have a child unless he gets a visa to leave the country. Caller #4 is Jess 41yrs Manila.  Jess is still struggling with the death of his father even if its been sometime. GTWM and Good Times Radio are now streaming exclusively live on Discord! Join the Discord communityby going to www.discord.gg/goodtimesradio

America will officially commemorate 250 years since it declared independence from British rule, and celebrations are well underway.But the Fourth of July also marks another important anniversary: 80 years ago, the U.S. signed the Treaty of Manila, which liberated the Philippines from colonial rule.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we talk about a new four-part series from KPBS, "The Forgotten Fourth of July," which looks at how that treaty shaped the Filipino diaspora over the past several decades — both here in San Diego and beyond.Guests:Elaine Alfaro, East County reporter, KPBSKori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS

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When the oil crisis hit, Southeast Asia changed overnight. In this episode, recorded in Manila, Foxmont Capital's Franco Varona joins Jeremy Au to unpack how the energy shock supercharged the electric vehicle boom across the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. They break down BYD's stunning climb to become the Philippines' third best-selling car brand in roughly three years, why Filipino consumers now name a Chinese EV as their dream car, and how solar panels are turning electricity bills to zero. The conversation also goes deep on the region's bigger game: Malaysia's fuel subsidy trap, the brownouts and record heatwaves that exposed the Philippine grid, and the high-stakes economics of Pax Silica, the US-led semiconductor and critical minerals pact that the Philippines joined in April 2026. Plus the wild Senate drama that gripped Manila, from gunshots on the floor to a senator's chase. Essential listening for founders, investors and operators building in Southeast Asia. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/nickel-chinese-evs-philippines  BRAVE is Southeast Asia's leading tech podcast, hosted by Jeremy Au. Honest conversations with the region's top founders, investors, and operators on building startups in Southeast Asia. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. Listen & Subscribe YouTube (English), YouTube (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (English), Spotify (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (Chinese), Spotify (Vietnamese), Apple Podcasts Follow BRAVE LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp Follow Jeremy Au LinkedIn, X / Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Twitch Resources Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com #Philippines #ElectricVehicles #Semiconductors #VentureCapital #Startup #Podcast #southeastasia #techpodcast 00:00 Intro 00:36 The new Manila airport 03:16 The oil crisis that shook Southeast Asia 05:09 EV sales jumped 300% in 3 weeks 06:00 How BYD became the Philippines' #3 car brand 12:40 Malaysia's costly fuel subsidy trap 16:15 55°C heat and the Makati brownouts 19:16 The solar boom and $0 electricity bills 20:48 Gunshots and chaos in the Senate 27:10 Pax Silica: chips, nickel and the US deal 34:18 Final takeaways

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Cynthia Tee, former CTO of Smartsheet, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to integrate AI at enterprise scale responsibly, securely, and in a way that earns lasting customer trust.Cynthia shares her unconventional journey from growing up in Manila and working her first job at a library at age 12, to earning a computer science degree from MIT, building her career at Microsoft, running Ada Developers Academy, and ultimately leading engineering at Smartsheet through one of its most consequential chapters, including the company's transition from public to private and the rollout of its first generation of AI-powered features.The conversation dives deep into how Smartsheet approached AI integration: using generative AI to simplify formula generation and data visualization, being deliberate about what information was and wasn't sent to LLMs, and communicating transparently with enterprise customers who needed to trust the system before they would adopt it. Cynthia explains why trust, governance, and data classification aren't afterthoughts, they're the foundation that makes AI deployment possible at scale.Boaz and Cynthia explore the emerging role of MCP in connecting LLMs like Claude to applications like Smartsheet, translating user intent into real-world action across complex workflows. They also get into what SaaS executives often underestimate: that shipping AI features is the easy part, and evolving the rest of the organization, pricing, enablement, customer support, and role definitions is where companies get stuck.The discussion turns to the next generation of workers and the genuine tension young people face between learning a craft and leaning on AI to accelerate it. Cynthia shares a perspective on hustle, curiosity, and what it looks like when someone who's never written a line of code builds an inventory system for vintage clothing because a tool like Claude made it possible.This episode is essential listening for CTOs, engineering leaders, and product executives who want to understand what responsible AI deployment actually looks like inside a company operating at scale.

It's Part 2 of our back-to-back with Mo and Alex! Caller #3 is Vanessa 41yrs Manila. Vanessa is co-parenting with her husband, a facade to show their daughter they are still intact. But in fact, they have been broken up. Now that her husband has lost his job, she doesn't want to support him financially.Caller #4 is Mike 25yrs Cavite. Mike likes a SUPER HOT girl but she's definitely out of his league. He needs tips on how he can punch above his weight. GTWM and Good Times Radio are now streaming exclusively live on Discord! Join the Discord community by going to www.discord.gg/goodtimesradio

How can you reclaim your truth and your power?We're diving into Horse Barbie, Geena Rocero's radiant and illuminating memoir that shows her journey from a one-room home in Manila, Philippians, to trans pageants, from the perfume counter at Macy's to New York fashion sets, and from private, suffocating, fear to a TED Talk that reframed transness as power. Along the way, we discuss her father's complicated love, her mother's unwavering belief and reflect on what can spark when the people who matter most tell you there's nothing wrong with you. Geena's story and memoir widens from personal to political: pre-colonial history without gendered pronouns, the costs of documentation that doesn't match your face, and the power of her viral TED Talk to turn shame into strength. We sit with the big questions: Why is femininity seen as a threat? How do entertainment and policy diverge? What changes when a community moves from visibility to rights? By the end, Horse Barbie reads like a manual for courage. It shows how story becomes strategy and how one woman's voice can help many step out of the shadows.If you care about trans rights, immigration, pageant culture, modeling, or the way love can change a life, this conversation brings nuance, warmth, and a clear takeaway: policy matters, family matters, and stories move hearts faster than arguments ever will. If the conversation resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a hopeful, human lens on trans life and advocacy.For the extended discussion of this episode (an additional 24 min), subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.Support the show:Buy us a bookBuy cute merchBuy Horse BarbieOther Links:Evan Hurst substack This episode is produced, recorded, and its content edited by me.Special thanks to my dear friend, Jaime! Xx, AlexConnect with us and suggest a great memoir!Follow us on instagram! @babesinbooklandpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back this Fathers Day weekend with two episodes to remind you dads that you are loved! Today's pressing question is: Can AI take over the podcast for the best love advice available?Caller #1 is Jack 37yrs Manila. Jack found out that his wife is cheating on him when he saw her ChatGPT conversations. From sex with another man to treating AI as a personal diary, everything came out!Caller #2 Mich 39yrs Alabang. Mich's girlfriend, who has a doctorate in psychology, broke up with Mich because ChatGPT told her to. WTF.GTWM and Good Times Radio are now streaming exclusively live on Discord! Join the Discord community by going to www.discord.gg/goodtimesradio

TT's: We talk about the fiasco surrounding Senate happenings (02:11) and Manila fans reacting to Daniel Caesar's concert (20:24)Where you bean?!: Rica talks about finishing a HYROX event (31:20) and JC talks about his family El Nido Trip (56:01)Leche Fan Mail: A leche fan e-mails us after 5 long years (01:10:25)Follow Rica & JC on IG:@ricaggg@itsmejayseeLeche-Fan Mail:thehalohaloshow@gmail.comRecorded using the ELGATO WAVE 1 Microphones, go get one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Seth Paridon, Jon Parshall and their buddy, John McManus, talk about the initial Japanese landings on Luzon in December 1941. The guys get into the very real panic that was in Manila following the debacle at Clark Field and how the citizenry reacted to the news that the Japanese were indeed going to invade. The landings at Aparri, Legaspi and Vigan are discussed as are the main Japanese landings at Lingayen Gulf and MacArthur's response to those landings and the actions that follow. The early actions of the 26th Cavalry as well as Wainwright and others are discussed as we continue the set-up for the disaster that is soon coming on Bataan. #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #essex #halsey #taskforce38 #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #mastersoftheair #8thairforce #mightyeighth #100thbombgroup #bloodyhundredth #b17 #boeing #airforce wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #oldbreed #1stMarineDivision #thepacific #Peleliu #army #marines #marinecorps #worldwar2 #worldwar #worldwarii #leytegulf #battleofleytegulf #rodserling #twilightzone #liberation #blacksheep #power #prisoner #prisonerofwar #typhoon #hurricane #weather #iwojima#bullhalsey #ace #p47 #p38 #fighter #fighterpilot #b29 #strategicstudying #tokyo #boeing #incendiary #usa #franklin #okinawa #yamato #kamikaze #Q&A #questions #questionsandanswers #history #jaws #atomicbomb #nuclear #nationalarchives #nara #johnford #hollywood #fdr #president #roosevelt #doolittle #doolittleraid #pearlharborattack #salvaged #medalofhonor #tarawa #malayalam #singapore #guadalcanal #china #burma #oil #marinecorps

Today, we'll talk about a new museum in the Philippines that brings to life the golden age of trans-Pacific sailing ships and the link to a Chinese port at the heart of this far-reaching maritime network, creating the first true global economy.

K makes only her 3rd appearance on GTWM, and first time in 3 years and the two friends team up for some eye-opening female dominate caller list. It's a back-to-back set that we are certain you will enjoy!Caller #1 Dee 48yrs from Queenstown, New Zealand. Dee absolutely loves her partner -- just the sight on him who make her wet. He has an awesome career and is an all-around great guy. But he can't match her sex-drive and he is very vanilla in the bedroom. So Dee hooks up with old French-African fling who can easily hit her needs. Caller #2 is Ellie 28yrs from Manila. Ellie is in a mutually abusive relationship. In a recent fight, Ellie pushed her partner down the stairs that could have nearly killed the person. They have decided to get therapy but Ellie's issues trace back from an abusive childhood trauma. Caller #3 is B 33ys from Angeles City. B is also in an abusive relationship but she has decided to hook up with a guy from her past as well. GTWM and Good Times Radio are now streaming exclusively live on Discord!Join the Discord community by going to ⁠⁠⁠www.discord.gg/goodtimesradio