#Luzon

[ringdabel]

They’re so ❤️

#zolu #Luzon #one piece zolu #one piece stage actors

[meta-holott]

1978 Philippines, Luzon, Manila

#1978 #philippines #luzon #vintage #analogphotography #filmphotography #photo #photography #photographylovers #photooftheday #rollei35s #truck #original photographers #streetphotography #blackandwhite #pierre wayser

[arkipelagic]

Paoay Church, Ilocos Norte, Luzon

I’ve never seen a Catholic or any other Christian church in the Philippines with these buttresses. This church was established in 1686 and completed in 1710.

#philippines #ilocos #ilocos norte #luzon #religion #x

[carbone14]

Un soldat américain avec des philippines après l'invasion du golfe de Lingayen – Campagne des Philippines (1944-1945) – Guerre du Pacifique – Dagupan – Luçon – Philippines – 18 janvier 1945

#WWII #guerre du pacifique #pacific war #campagne des philippines (44-45) #philippines campaign (44-45) #invasion du golfe de lingayen #invasion of lingayen gulf #enfants de la guerre #children in war #dagupan #luçon #luzon #philippines #18/01/1945 #01/1945 #1945

[neovisceral]

#mine #nature #photography #luzon

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

Platoon (1986, Oliver Stone)

24/03/2024

Platoon is a 1986 film, written and directed by Oliver Stone, which deals with his time in Vietnam as a volunteer during the war and is inspired by the real experiences the director had between 1967 and 1971 during his military service.

The film won 4 Oscars out of 8 nominations and Oliver Stone was also awarded the Silver Bear in Berlin as best director. In 1998 the American Film Institute placed it in eighty-third place in the ranking of the one hundred best American films of all time, while ten years later, in the updated list, it dropped to eighty-sixth place. In 2019, it was chosen for preservation in the National Film Registry of the United States Library of Congress.

The bloodiest episode, as in many other films dealing with the Vietnam War, is inspired by the most atrocious event of that conflict, known to history as the My Lai massacre, in which American soldiers committed atrocities including rape of very young girls, indiscriminate killings of innocent civilians, destruction of the homes and resources of the inhabitants, believed to be allies of the Viet Cong, despite there being no evidence. From this perspective, the figure of the platoon commander, Lieutenant Wolfe, both for his inability to control his men and for other characteristics, can be traced back to the main person responsible for My Lai, the then US Army Lieutenant William Calley, convicted to several years of military detention for that very affair.

Due to an error by Lieutenant Wolfe, who gives wrong coordinates via radio, the platoon is decimated by friendly artillery.

In the last war action of his volunteer service, Chris escapes a deadly ambush by the Viet Cong who almost completely annihilate the platoon and the subsequent American bombing with napalm.

Initially Hollywood snubs the script as many producers are of the opinion that what three is to say about the Vietnam War has already been reported in highly successful films such as Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter, however the strength of Stone's script still attracts some producers who see enormous potential in him. He was then assigned to write a screenplay for another film, Stone accepted and wrote Midnight Express in 1977, thanks to which he won the Oscar for best non-original screenplay (first statuette for Stone) a fact that made all of Hollywood understand the Stone's enormous potential; it was therefore not difficult for him to find the producer to begin work on Platoon.

The film was shot, following the great example of Apocalypse Now, director Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines, starting in February 1986. The film's production was almost canceled due to the political upheavals in country, due to Ferdinand Marcos, dictator of the country. Upon arrival in the Philippines, the cast members underwent a two-week course of intensive training by Dale Dye (former Marine captain during the Vietnam War and interpreter of Captain Harris), during which they had to dig trenches and suffer forced marches and night "ambushes".

#platoon #film #1986 #oliver stone #vietnam #vietnam war #1967 #1971 #academy awards #berlin international film festival #berlin #1998 #american film institute #AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies #2019 #national film registry #library of congress #united states #My Lai massacre #William Calley #friendly fire #Napalm #apocalypse now #the deer hunter #midnight express #Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay #francis ford coppola #luzon #philippines #ferdinand marcos

[relmint]

In time Bathala grew feeble with age and died. Then Apolaki and Mayari had a quarrel, for each wanted to rule the world alone. “I am the man and I will succeed my father to the throne,” said Apolaki. “I am going to rule the world, whether you like it or not.”

Mayari’s eyes flashed with anger and she said, “I am no less my father’s child than you. I will succeed him to his throne, whether you like it or not!”

It was only a matter of time before I had to draw them TwT I got the quote here!

#philippines #philippine mythology #kapampangan #luzon #mayari #apolaki #mayari and apolaki #diwata #ph #rel'sart #anito #southeast asia #SEart #phart #they are using yantoks which is a common weapon in the martial art #called arnis

[aufgeloest]

#bird #zürich2023 #luzon bleeding heart #bleeding heart #luzon #pigeon #birds #pigeons #dove #doves

[ancientorigins]

Ancients were rocking dental bling! The Bolinao Skull shows the painful yet prestigious practice of gold dental decoration among early Philippine natives. Its fascinating history offers profound insights into the cultural evolution of ancient Philippine tribes.

#Philippines #skull #Ming Dynasty #gold #teeth #Luzon #ancient #history #ancient origins

[lonestarbattleship]

Crew members from another US Navy ship watch as the two large harbor tugs, Wauwatosa (YTB-775) and Niantic (YTB-781), maneuver USS Missouri (BB-63) into the Naval Base at Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines.

Photographed by PHCS Terry C. Mitchell on December 8, 1990.

NARA: 6467298

#USS Missouri (BB-63) #USS Missouri #Iowa Class #Battleship #warship #ship #December #1990 #united states navy #us navy #navy #usn #u.s. navy #Subic Bay #Luzon #Philippines

[thewanderingkidyt]

Malico Philippines: A Secret Gem Unveiled! | The Wandering Kid

Malico Philippines: A Secret Gem Unveiled! | The Wandering Kid Hello everybody! Welcome to a new adventure! On this video, join me as I unveil Malico, a place that truly deserves to be called a hidden gem tucked within the highlands of Pangasinan, Northern Luzon, Philippines. Stay tuned, and witness this pristine and tranquil village flaunt a one-of-a-kind mystical atmosphere that is unlike anywhere else. My friends, this is a face of the Philippines you never knew existed!

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#philippines #philippinestravel #thewanderingkid #travel #malico #pangasinan #hiddengems #luzon #asia #southeastasia #Youtube

[sweetkoalastarfish]

Philippine Geography and Culture: The Wonders of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

The Philippines is an archipelago comprising over 7,000 Islands. The exact count can vary slightly due to tidal changes and other geographical factors, but the widely accepted number is 7,641 Islands.

The Three Great Island Groups

These Islands are grouped into three major geographical regions or Island groups, which have been used to organize the country's administration, culture, and identity. The three major Island groups are:

1. Luzon, 2. Visayas, and 3. Mindanao. The division into three Island groups has its roots in the country's geography and history. Here's a brief explaination of how these regions came to be defined: 1. Geographical Convenience: The Philippines' vast number of Islands required a practical way to group them. The division into three large regions helps organize governance, transportation, commerce, and other aspects of society. 2. Historical Context: The division reflects historical and cultural pattern in the Philippines. These three Islands have distinct historical background, native languages, and cultural Identities, which contribute to the broader national Identity.

Luzon- is the largest Island group and contains the country's capital, Manila. It is the most populous and economically developed region. This Island group is home to the nation's major political, economic, and cultural centers. Key features include the Cordillera mountain range, the Bicol Peninsula, and the Cagayan Valley.

Visayas- is located in the central part of the Philippines. It consists of smaller Islands like Cebu, Negros, Panay, Leyte, Bohol, and Samar. This region is known for its distinct Visayan languages and rich cultural traditions. The Visayas has a unique Identity with historical influences from Spanish colonization and pre-Hispanic times.

Mindanao- is the southern most and second-largest Island group. It has a diverse population, with many different cultural and religious groups, including a significant Muslim population. Mindanao is known for its rich natural resources, mountains, lakes, and a history of distinct sultanates and autonomous regions.

The three Island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao have distinct geographical, historical and cultural characteristics that set them apart. This division allows for more effective administration, representation, and acknowledgment of the unique Identities within each region. Overall, it reflects the Philippines' rich diversity and complex history.

Thank you. Until next time, salamat and see you soon!

#Islands #Luzon #Visayas #Mindanao #geography #Archipelago #spotify #pinoy #Spotify

[meta-holott]

1978 Philippines, Luzon, volcano Pinatubo

#1978 #Philippines #Luzon #volcano #Pinatubo #landscape #vintage #analog photography #film photography #1970s #photography #original photographers #color photography #pierre wayser

[arkipelagic]

Foreigners living in Manila during the 16th century. From left to right: a Vietnamese couple, a Japanese samurai or rōnin couple, and a Ming-era Chinese couple. Artist unknown, most likely Chinese. Boxer Codex.

#manila #luzon #philippines #southeast asia #asian history #art #boxer codex #x

[carbone14]

Porte-avions japonais Zuiho attaqué par des avions de l'USS Enterprise pendant la bataille du Cap Engano – Bataille du golfe de Leyte – Campagne des Philippines (1944-1945) – Guerre du Pacifique – Luçon – Philippines – 25 octobre 1944

#WWII #guerre du pacifique #pacific war #campagne des philippines (44-45) #philippines campaign (44-45) #bataille du golfe de leyte #battle of leyte gulf #bataille du cap engano #battle off cape engano #marine impériale japonaise #imperial japanese navy #ijn #porte-avions #aircraft carrier #classe zuiho #zuiho-class #zuiho #cap engano #cape engano #luçon #luzon #philippines #25/10/1944 #10/1944 #1944

[postcard-from-the-past]

On the Pagansian road on Luzon Island, Philippines

Vintage postcard

#historic #philippines #photo #briefkaart #vintage #philippines vintage #luzon #sepia #photography #luzon island #carte postale #postcard #postkarte #pagansian #postal #tarjeta #ansichtskarte #old #ephemera #postkaart #road #island