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“Chimay of Thrones: The Viral Reign of Ilyn Marquez”
She didn’t mean to break the internet, but she did.
Catch Ilyn Marquez @ilynm9227 , aka 'Chimay na Bicolana', the accidental TikTok sensation.
We peeled back the viral layers and found heart, wit, humor, and hard truths with the woman who turned TikTok sass into viral strength.
🎙️ Streaming this Friday, May 23, 2025 - 8PM PHL Time
📍 Only on Slightly Shady Podcast
Come for the tea, stay for the shade.
Hosts: @AttackPig00 , @Kathrina0130, @123456iambiyang
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At SitRep PH, we dont pay for followers, listeners, or fake engagement. Everything we’ve built is organic. no shortcuts, no smoke and mirrors.
While others are busy inflating numbers to look important (lol), we focus on what actually matters -> real content, real conversations, and a real audience that shows up because they want to, not because an algorithm was tricked into thinking they should.
Authenticity runs through everything we do. straight up, no filter.
Huge thanks to our ORGANIC human guest speakers, panels, podcast guests, readers, and loyal listeners. you’re the real ones keeping this space alive, honest, and growing.
Hindi namin kayo binili, pero grabe kayo mag support!
Maraming Salamat. 🙏🏻 🇵🇭
Mabuhay kayo!
National Fisherfolk Day is a holiday celebrated annually on May 31, in the Phillippines. On this day, Filipinos all across the country get together to show their appreciation for those who are on the frontline of fishing and also those who have pledged to keep fishing sustainable, fighting against illegal practices within the community. Because the Philippines has an important fishing market, this day also brings awareness to the relevance of fisherfolk to the country’s economy.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL FISHERFOLKS DAY
Since 2000, National Fisherfolk Day is celebrated annually across the Philippines. It was through the Presidential Proclamation 261 series that the holiday became a federal celebration. The event’s goal is to bring awareness to the work done by thousands of people every day in the country. Since fishing is one of the main economical contributions to the Philippines, fisherfolk are responsible for providing food not only for their own families but for the entire country.
Not only that, but the holiday has, since 2015, also celebrated the sustainable actions taken by the government to prevent illegal practices and unregulated fishing within the coastal regions of the Philippines. There had been issues regarding illegal activities in the fishing market for a long time and in 2002 fisherfolk from eight different alliances came together to form the Fisherfolk Movement of the Philippines. The group demanded better regulations in the trade market, stronger policies regarding sustainable practices, and more unity among all small producers and fisherfolk in the country.
In 2005, this group promoted a “fluvial parade”, in which fisherfolk protested in Hong Kong at a World Trade Organization meeting. Another similar movement happened again in 2006. However, it was only in 2015, under the government of Benigno Aquino III, that the government finally took action and regulated the fishing market to have better conditions and better contain illegal practices with the Republic Act 10654.
WHY NATIONAL FISHERFOLKS DAY IS IMPORTANT
🐟 It promotes sustainability There’s nothing better than celebrating our planet. To be sustainable is to show love to the earth, promote better lifestyle choices, and have more contact with Mother Nature.
🐠 It promotes legal fishing We love it when people can work safely within the field that they love most. By promoting legal fishing, this holiday also ends up promoting better work conditions for fisherfolk.
🎣 It puts fisherfolk in the spotlight How many times a year do we actually take the time to appreciate the work of fisherfolk? This day gives them the spotlight at least once and we get to show them all of our love.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FISHERFOLKS DAY
🦈 Thank fisherfolk If anyone you know works within the field of the fishing market, take the time to thank them. It can be through a small text message or even a gift card. It’s up to you.
🛶 Go fishing How about finding a place where you can legally and safely go fishing? Many places allow you to fish in legal and sustainable ways. Make sure it’s nice and quiet and don’t forget to check the weather forecast for the day.
🌊 Attend an event Annually, there are events to showcase the latest achievements of fisherfolk within the fishing market in the Philippines. Even if you don’t live in the country, you can attend online events promoted by different networks.
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🟣 Monday Drop Incoming. A Fresh Episode of SLIGHTLY SHADY!
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Join The Slightly Shady Bunch tonight, May 26, 2025 at 7:30PM PHT
They're unpacking the chaos of the midterm elections and the aftermath. From your shady voting stories to the whining of Cardema the Old (yep, he’s still clinging to Duterte Youth). 🗳️👴🏼
Hosts: @AttackPig00@Kathrina0130
Neighbour: @123456iambiyang
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🚨SITREP PH Ep. 29 : MARITIME MOVES ft. Mr Ray Powell
In this episode, Hanz our new podcast co-host sits down with Ray Powell for an insightful and wide ranging conversation that goes beyond the headlines.
Ray opens up about what it's like being married to a Filipina.
We talk about Taiwan tensions, China's growing assertiveness, and the evolving dynamics within ASEAN. Of course, we also tackle the hot button issues in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea, including gray zone tactics and what regional cooperation could look like in the face of pressure.
If you're interested in Indo-Pacific geopolitics, this one's for you.
👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more critical takes on regional security and strategy.
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