Demaree JB Raval

Grandfather; Writer; Teacher; Farmer; Lawyer.

[SIS ADA🧕🏾 @chiamaka___o]

Prayer to Saint Jude for a Silent Miracle

Saint Jude, faithful servant of Christ and patron of desperate causes, I ask for your prayers today for the miracle that lives quietly in my heart.

You know the need I have not spoken aloud.
You see the burden I carry, the worry I hide, and the answer I long for in silence.

Saint Jude, please intercede for me before the Lord.

Ask Jesus to move where I cannot move,
to open what I cannot open,
to heal what I cannot heal,
and to make a way where I cannot see one.

Pray for the miracle I need so deeply —
the one known fully to God,
the one I place now into His merciful hands.

When fear tells me nothing will change,
help me remain faithful.
When the waiting feels heavy,
help me keep trusting.
When I feel alone in this prayer,
remind me that God is already working.

Saint Jude, obtain for me the grace to believe that even silent prayers are heard, and even hidden tears are seen by the Lord.

If it is God’s holy will, may this silent miracle be granted.
And if I must wait, give me peace, strength, and unshaken faith while I do.

Saint Jude, pray for me.

Amen.

Ctto:iaskedhim

[Maryam Gardiwal @MaryamGardiwal]

خاوره د غیرت ده زلزلي لري طوفان لري!

دا د ننګیالو وطن، دا د جنګیالو وطن!

[Thea Tan @imtheatan]

🚨₱332 Billion Later: The Price of Falling on Deaf Ears

I wrote about this before; but now, there is a video from 7 years ago about House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr’s expose.

This whole mess went down during the Duterte administration, but the warnings completely fell on deaf ears.

Despite the massive red flags brought to light by Andaya Jr., the Duterte admin did nothing and the issue was swept under the rug.

1. Andaya exposed that ₱75 billion was secretly added to the 2019 DPWH budget.

A DPWH official testified under oath that this money did not come from their agency; it only appeared after the budget went through the DBM.

2. Out of that insertion, ₱14.5 billion went to flood control.

In total, the government allocated a staggering ₱332 billion for flood defenses in just three years (2017 to 2019).

Yet, heavily hit flood-prone areas continued to suffer.

3. While areas devastated by Typhoon Usman received virtually no help, over ₱385 million was funneled into six specific flood and drainage projects in Casiguran, Sorsogon — the hometown of the politically powerful Hamor family.

✳️ The Casiguran breakdown:

Himaoyon Flood Control (₱75M)
Lungib Seawall (₱80M)
Somal-ot Seawall (₱100M)
Cagpagol River Control (₱45M)
Suji River Control (₱25M)
Poblacion Drainage System (₱60M).

4. The main contractor landing these deals was Aremar Construction Corporation.

Corporate records revealed a massive conflict of interest: one of Aremar’s main incorporators was married to the daughter of then-DBM Secretary Benjamin Diokno.

5. To bypass scrutiny, a firm called C.T. Leoncio Construction allegedly acted as a conduit.

They won around ₱2 billion in Bicol infrastructure projects but secretly passed the actual work and profits over to Aremar.

6. Andaya produced actual deposit slips proving that over ₱70 million (including a single transfer exceeding ₱11.4 million) was moved directly into Aremar's bank accounts, which major anti-money laundering questions for the banks involved.

🔸What happened to Andaya after:

Following this intense expose, Andaya faced heavy political backlash and survived multiple assassination attempts, including separate incidents where his vehicle was shot at in 2018 and 2021.

Tragically, before his findings could ever lead to any real accountability, he was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head at his residence in June 2022.

🔸Where it stands today:

Because everything fell on deaf ears back then, absolutely nothing happened.

No final court ruling ever established criminal liability, and those accused denied any wrongdoing.

But the core question remains: if the government spent ₱332 billion back then, why are Filipinos still drowning in floods today?

Video source: https://t.co/ivVh4xrNs7

[Laleh Osmany, لاله 🇦🇫 @LalehOsmany]

From Herat to a silent world !

A 16 year old Hazara boy was shot dead for defending human rights, democracy, and feminism.
He bled for the exact values you claim to stand for.
When does the (deep concern) turn into actual action?
What more are you waiting for?

[Zahra Joya @ZahraJoya]

زنان و دختران مردم را اختطاف می‌کنند، به حریم زندگی خصوصی مردم تعرض می‌کنند، وقتی کاسه صبر مردم از این همه پرویی یک گروه جاهل به تنگ می‌آیند، صدای شان را بلند می‌کنند و می‌گویند ما به تنگ آمدیم. آن وقت یکتعداد با بی‌رویی تمام بر آن حرکت اعتراض برچسب این و آن را می‌زنند، متاسفم!

[Fawzia Koofi @Fawziakoofi77]

Great to see that the “Islamabad MoU” has been reached between the warring parties to silence the guns. As someone who has lived through war all my life in my own country, I know the heavy price that defenseless civilians pay. I hope this agreement will lead to a genuine and lasting positive peace in the region.

I am even happier that it will be signed in one of my favorite cities, Geneva, alongside Kabul and Badakhshan, which will always hold a special place in my heart.

[Saint Adaugoijele ✝️ @JustAdaugoijele]

Mother Teresa's prayer hack..

She didn't have time for 9 day novena.. So she created what is now called the
*Flying Novena*
She used it for everything, from healing a sick children, battling a red tape to even a weather :
It's just 10 Memorare prayers;
. 9 to beg for Our Lady's help
And,
. 1 in Thanksgiving , because she trusted that Our Lady would answer..

Here is the Memorare, if you want to start praying :.

[Fawzia Koofi @Fawziakoofi77]

روز گذشته، صدها شهروند کشور ما در شهرهای مختلف جهان در اعتراض به سرکوب معترضان، بازداشت زنان و تداوم سیاست‌های سرکوبگرانه طالبان به خیابان‌ها آمدند. این بیداری خودجوش و بومی که از جاده های کابل و هرات اغاز و این همصدایی همسبتگی جهانی در حمایت از حقوق و آزادی‌های مردم افغانستان، به‌ویژه زنان، قابل ستایش و امیدبخش است. صدای عدالت خاموش نخواهد شد و مبارزه برای کرامت و حقوق انسانی ادامه خواهد یافت.

[Anisa pashai @AnisaPashai]

پورنه تنگ وکیلا و سیاسی فعالا فوزیه کوفیس پیامی پشه ایی جیبس مناسبته سا خاطیریو
بوبو تشکر که گام❤️@Fawziakoofi77

[Fawzia Koofi @Fawziakoofi77]

راستی کسانی که نسبت به خشونت و سرکوب مردم توسط طالبان در ولایت هرات ناراضی هستند، چرا در برابر هر اقدام جدی علیه طالبان می‌ایستند و با بهانه‌های مختلف تلاش می‌کنند موضوع را وارونه جلوه دهند؟ واقعا نفهمیدم که در کدام جبهه استیم ؟

به قول خارجی‌ها feeling confused.

[Fawzia Koofi @Fawziakoofi77]

In my interview with France 24, @France24_en regarding the European Commission invitation to Taliban under the pretext of discussing the situation of migrants without legal status, I emphasized that for the past five years Europe, along with many countries in the region and the broader international community, has continuously engaged with the Taliban. Yet this engagement has resulted no meaningful improvement in the live of my people or Afghanistan.
On the contrary, security conditions have deteriorated, violent extremist groups have expanded their presence, and the Taliban have provided sanctuary to such groups. Poverty, corruption, abuse of power, and the misuse of public resources have all worsened.
Rather than continuing a policy of appeasement, the international community should hold the Taliban accountable, not only for their commitments regarding women's rights, but for all the promises they made during negotiations, including the establishment of an inclusive political process and respect for human rights.

[Fawzia Koofi @Fawziakoofi77]

We are grateful for your steadfast support Minister @jmalbares

[Fawzia Koofi @Fawziakoofi77]

Congratulations Minister for this success, I hope you and other members of @UN security council will continue their collaboration with women and girls in Afghanistan as they experience extremely tough situations and strive to reclaim their rights.
@BMeinl @austriainuk @AustriaUN

[Fawzia Koofi @Fawziakoofi77]

In my latest article for @guardian I explain how the Taliban’s new regulations are making life even harder for women and men in Afghanistan. Years of appeasement have only emboldened the Taliban.

There are reports that the @EU_Commission may invite the Taliban to discuss migration and deportation. But the reality is, as repression intensifies by Taliban and women are pushed out of work, more people will be forced to leave Afghanistan .

Read more:
https://t.co/B5vT8HFVFL

[Demaree JB Raval @djraval]

The camp of VP Sara is the beneficiary of this crisis at the Senate, Since both blocs will not be able to muster a quorum, the Impeachment Court will never be convened.

[Learn New Things @GainKn0w1edge]

Fix lower back pain 🔥

[Jake Gilman @jakeglmn]

Turmeric is the most powerful anti-inflammatory on Earth.

It destroys chronic pain, flushes toxins from your liver, and protects your brain from early aging.

Here's everything you need to know about it (thread):

1) It heals your gut first