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Consent

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One does not cultivate land belonging to another, whether for sustenance or benevolence, without the owner’s permission. One does not take from another’s wallet without clear authorization, regardless of intent. Entry into another’s property, even under the guise of goodwill, demands prior consent.  Likewise, the collection or use of an individual’s private information must be preceded by informed and voluntary agreement. Consent is more pronounced as foundational relational matter under the IPRA law. These are not mere courtesies; they are essential safeguards of autonomy, dignity, and legal order. A person or entity that deliberately seeks out information protected by law as confidential, and does so without proper legal authority such as a court order, is generally described as engaging in unauthorized access or unlawful surveillance. Depending on the context and jurisdiction, more specific terms may apply: 1. Data privacy violator – commonly used when laws on personal data prot...
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Lip tint, construction tools, kitchen mix — exactly that!

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Exactly I'm this mixture. Little things to spot a difference. Possess the tools and do the things as best as possible. Do the process and claim a goal. At 28-30s, I have pre-occupied myself in investing for home construction, power installation, food, payment of bills or services and education. In my 30s, our third home was 95% complete, except for some additional architectural design which can be done when opportunity arise. I have relaxed from home construction in the late 30s, focusing only with child's education, healthcare, and other needs. My sister followed similar trend for her family. The only operating idea is " iplastar ang pamilya. " I am glad I have invested in construction and repair tools the past 2-3 years or so. I obsessed about having these gadgets and it is helping me make repairs easier and cool. It also helped in the diminution of my vulnerabilities in negotiating with markets and services. Guess I inherited this from my father who collected all s...
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I am not part of this war, but it will exacerbate poverty, as a matter of course.

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  I am not part of this war; nor have wanted an unnecessary war. However, though I cleanse my eyes from Zionism bias on account of my faith — which never called for this war, the violence in the Middle East will still inevitably rise the prices of fuel. There's not even an accommodation of thought about fuel cost subsidy, to ameliorate potential economic set back, as has been in the past. Instead, major operational cost-cutting and reduction of office hours to four days, for the government. The discussion and provision of subsidy for motorists and drivers came weeks later after crisis has been declared as a consequence of Middle East war. But I will walk, as I have walked, anyway. But the value chain effects of the cost will impact on food and goods that are transported by middle businesspersons from sources to intended markets. The prices of basic commodities are expected to skyrocket, too. The war, which I am not part of, will exacerbate my poverty of course. From the perspective...
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Typhoon #TinoPH: 253 persons considered dead, 502 injured, 119 are missing, and 141 cities/towns under state of calamity

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  (Updated ) When Typhoon #TinoPH — internationally known as #Kalmaegi — tore across the central Philippines in early November 2025, it left behind a trail of flooding, power outages, and shattered infrastructure that laid bare the country’s chronic vulnerability to tropical storms.  The typhoon made unprecedented series of eight landfalls across the Philippines during its traverse of the archipelago in early November 2025. The initial impact occurred just after midnight on November 4th in Silago, Southern Leyte, at 12:00 a.m. local time. The typhoon rapidly moved across the Visayas region, making subsequent landfalls mere hours apart: Borbon, Cebu, at 5:10 a.m.; Sagay City, Negros Occidental, at 6:40 a.m.; San Lorenzo, Guimaras, at 11:10 a.m.; and Iloilo City, Iloilo, at 1:20 p.m. Continuing westward, Tino struck the Magsaysay Cuyo Islands at 7:30 p.m. that evening.  The storm's relentless path culminated in two final landfalls on November 5th, hitting Batas Island, Tayt...
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EARTHQUAKE: Magnitude of 6.9 struck at the coast of Cebu province

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  A powerful magnitude 6.9 #earthquake (downgraded to 6.7) struck off the coast of Cebu Province on September 30, 2025 (Tuesday) at 9:59 PM, causing widespread damage, power outages, and at least 72 persons were confirmed fatalities and 1,166 were injured based on reports and the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The tremor, which was strongly felt across Cebu, Leyte, Biliran, and other parts of Central Visayas, prompted the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to issue a tsunami advisory for coastal areas, warning of possible sea-level disturbances of up to one meter. The epicenter was located at 11.09°N, 124.13°E - 017 km N 73° E of City Of Bogo (Cebu). The quake was initially reported as a magnitude 6.7 before being upgraded to 6.9 on September 30 at 9:59 PM. It had a depth of 5 km and was tectonic in origin. Intensity V was experienced in Argao, Cebu; City of Sipalay, Negros Occidental, City of Lapu-Lapu, Tacloban C...
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EARTHQUAKE: Magnitude of 7.6 - 7.4 which shook Mindanao

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  Series of recorded earthquakes from the eastern part of Manay, Davao Oriental .  Source: HazardHunterPh - Screenphoto around 8:30pm | October 15, 2025 A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting urgent tsunami warnings and mass evacuations across several coastal provinces. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the earthquake, which initially registered a magnitude of 7.6, was later downgraded to magnitude 7.4. The tremor was recorded at 9:43 a.m. on October 10, 2025 and occurred approximately 62 kilometers southeast of the town of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Series of aftershocks earthquakes are still felt across Mindanao, the largest so far was the M6.9 with an epicenter from the same east coast of Man-ay, Davao Oriental. It was later considered as a doublet earthquake-- occurs "when two or more main shocks of similar...
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Crising, Dante and Emong: typhoons in the tropics and flooding

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Windy's hurricane tracker forecast of the movement of Tropical Depression Crising. The heavens wept. Dark clouds gathered above the scattered realms and the rains fell in ceaseless torrents — driven by twin tempests: enters typhoon Crising or Wipha in distant tongues, and the ancient monsoon power of Habagat, posing risks and vulnerabilities to the populace. The rivers swelled with wrath, and the winds did howl in majors areas of the archipelago. From the northmost moves to the far southern provinces, floodwaters rose, claiming the streets, the fields, and even the hearths of the humble and great alike. Read updated situational report of the NDRRMC on July 23, 2025, here In that hours, seven regions and twenty-seven provinces were declared under the state of calamity. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, or NDRRMC — bore grim tidings: that over 1.9 million souls, had been affected by severe flooding. Elsewhere, in Katipunan, great poles of iron and billboard...
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What to do when you're cloned or spoofed in Facebook?

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 Facebook identity can may be cloned or spoofed, which is unfortunately a common issue. Here's how and why that happens — and what you can do about it: 1. Profile Cloning (Most Common Cause) - Someone creates fake Facebook profiles using your name, profile picture, and public info. Use variations of your name (e.g., John A. Smith, Jon Smith, J. Smith); Use different photos; send friend requests to your contacts; & attempt scams (e.g., asking for money, promoting fake offers). 2. Data Scraping - Bots can scrape public data from your profile — name, friends list, photos — and use it to generate fake accounts. This is often automated and used for spamming, phishing, & fake engagement on posts or groups. 3. Impersonation as a Form of Harassment or Scam - deliberate impersonation may intend to damage your reputation, confuse network, and trick others (romance scams, crypto schemes) 4.  Facebook Algorithm Loopholes - Facebook’s algorithm may not catch similar profiles immedi...
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