A $3 trillion heist by a European powerhouse in the Philippines; Philippines would have been a very prosperous country were it not for this?

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It was alleged in this video that a European powerhouse, a top 20 nation in total GDP had $3 trillion heist on the Philippines about 70,000 tons of gold.  This was based on records dug by a Philippine historian, Ambeth Ocampo.  Like the rest of its conquest Spain found out that Philippines had plenty of gold mines the most famous of which were in Surigao, Benguet, Camarines (the Paracale) and numbering about 200 +.  Spain had forced mining activity that brought the gold to Spain using the galleon trade from Manila to Acapulco, and from thereon to Spain.  (There is another video that the mountains of gold did more harm than good to Spain.  This caused inflation and encouraged lack of productivity among its citizens

Manila was rightfully known as "Queen of the Orient"

There are hints that Spain should repay, render reparation to the Philippines.   $3 trillion isi about  PHP 180 trillion and would do much erase the Php 17 trillion current debt.

Had there be no such heist, the Philippine infrastructure, health care and education would have been one of the best in the world, and truly Philippines would be the Pearl of the Orient Seas.

Would this post make many Filipinos furious?   Before it was foreigners committing heist, now its compatriots.   

Heist through legalities (allocables, flood control projects, budget insertions) by the rulling class?

Leviste on a 6 month leave - presssure from his detractors

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Rep Leandro Leviste is reported to be on a 6 mos leave, probably at the behest of his detractors (administration).   He would seem to have buckled from pressure from his opponents due to vulnerability as former businessman and who relies on the govt for his licenses and approval as a power supplier.

He should have not attempted to cross the lines with the Cabral files and his exposes being a former businessman.    This is a Machiavellian reality -  do not wound (or even attack a king) most especially if the king is all powerful and almighty

2026 will be pivotal in Baba Vangas prediction for 2026

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In Baba Vangas prediction (the modern Nostradamus?) the centerpoint is USA and Pres Donald Trump

She was accurate in predicting the rise to power of first Afro American Obama.  She made her prediction about Trump long before he became a politician.  She was blind and illiterate and her predictions were chronicled by historians, relatives and people around her.

1.  America would experience the great divide:   conflicts

2  Donald Trump would return to power but he will face a lot of legal obstacles even from people around him (its happening with Republicans who want him out)

3.  America would lose its power over its former allies with the demise of dollar as world currency and internal economic crisis  (debts, deficits etc)

4.  America especially the Western side would experience many catastrphe from sea and volcanic activity.

5.  America would face real scarcity not from lack of production but problems in its logistics (happening now in California due to scarcity of fuel, banning of diesel trucks and many more)

Do you believe in prediction?  Is this relevant            

Reps Barzaga and Leviste will soon sit up straight; the big ones will whip them with sticks to make them behave

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The two very famous opposition reps may soon quiet down -  Rep Barzaga because of the P100 million cyber libel suit filed by mogul Enrique Razon and  Rep Leviste because of the P24 billion fine from DOE.

Their adversaries who are apparently hurt by their noise will use the arsenal at their disposal to make them stay quiet.    What will happen next?  Will they continue to be brave and fight on?

Why is Jakarta is sinking?

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Could this happen to Manila?   It is not because of flooding or forest denudation but because of over use of ground water by  deep wells.   Jakarta sinks at the rate of 25 cm per year, far greater than say 5mm per year at Venice.   Indonesia tried putting up an alternative capital in Borneo.    Who knows what happpened to this?

The thing is the river passing through the city carries with it pollution and filth

Could it happen or is it happening to Manila     

California preparing for economic downturn?

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There is a possibility of an economic downturn and critics say this is not hypothetical nor prophetic  It is happening right now.

1.  California residents are exiting the state because of high prices of homes commodities, gasoline and in general high cost of living.    They are joining their companies now exiting the state;  estimated number about 800,000.

2.   High tech companies those in Fortune 500 have exited the company.   Reason:     high cost of regulation, fines, high cost of fuel, and not so friendly  to business any more regulatory environmnet

3.  Exit, transfer of high value individuals (billionaire) due to the yearly tax on wealth (subsequently repealed.  The billionaires put up a fund to wage war vs the measure using political and legal means   The Gov eventually folded up and ordered the repeal)

4.  Regulatory over reach affecting:

      1.  Fuel supplies

              1.  Huge fines to refineries.  Two refineries accounting for 16% of CA fuel supplies closed                           down due to huge fines that were imposed;

              2.  The shortfall is being replenished by imports from Asia:   Korea, Singapare and India

                    resulting in higher prices due to freight cost, which takes a month from the port of

                    origin.

              3.  Fuel prices have skyrocketed as result surpassing the projected $8.43 per gallon.

              4.  This has affected fuel prices in Arizona and Nevada which buys fuel from California

                   refineries

Minneapolis USA mayor involved in crimes?

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A traffic stop led to one thing after another leading to alleged involvement of local officials in many crimes:   drug, human trafficking and many more leading to arrests and investigations.    We only thought that this could happen in distant places or in 3rd world countries but not in USA.

Impeachment raps filed vs the Pres PBBM

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An impeachment rap has been filed before Congress.  Some quarters say it lacks form and substance and can easily be dismissed  It was filed by a former lawyer of the first family.    A ploy to pre empt future filing of impeachment raps?

An economic wasteland being produced in California by progressive laws under a progressive governor

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Economic challenges are facing a state that has an economy second only  to the United States.

Businesses are transferrring elsewhere and crisis after crisis are expected.  TESLA and others are moving to Texas.   Silicon Valley techno firms are leaving Silicon Valley -  why probably because of policies from Sacramento

Some indicators:

1.  Closure of two refineries producing roughly 200,000 barrels of fuel fueled by ambition to shift to EV, non polluting technology  --->> will result in higher fuel costs even sidelining airline operations, affecting the fuel of military.  Since all things are systemic, the ripple effect even NY and other fuel supplies in nearby states and all of US.

They were forced out due to stiff fines due to non compliance with emission standards.

It was reported that the state subsidized the battery research and EV manufacturers  with $18 billion. while just supporing rise to 1% (from 2%) of EV user  The refineries were just asking relief for millions of penalty.

2.  70,000 truckers planning to stop operations -->> will affect logistics and prices of goods

Independent truckers family owned are to be treated as employers and owners are to be taxed as owners being treated as employees and employee taxes are to be imposed.    Assembly No 5

     a.  Freedom from employer control

     b.  There is no negotiation.   If you take freight, you are an employee

If you resist, leave the state.  

3.  Closure of about 400 gasoline stations.  They were to be upgrading the tanks and red tape prevented

them from upgrading.    Local fuel supplies are compromised

      

4  Closure of hundreds of retail due to shift on law on shoplifting  -->> affect access to daily necessities in rural communities.  Theft shoplifitng of less than $950 is misdemeanor.   Retailers experience up to 5% shrinkage of inventory have no choice except to close shop

4.   Closure of farms due to change on policy on irrigation and fertilizer  -->> will result in loss of income of farmers and food security across USA

Happy and prosperous wish for 2026

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It was a challenging frustration filled 2025.  Lets have a better, tension less, progress blessing filled 2026

Let us try harder.

Pagpuna ni fmr Cong re birthday wish ni Kara David re kurakot

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Fmr Cong  remarked on the birthday wish of  story guru Kara David " sana mamatay na mga kurakot"   that the said comment is inconsiderate and does not consider what the statesman is going thru.  No wonder he did not win the gubernatorial election in his province, nor is he a congressman anymore.

     1.  KD did not mention anyone in particular

     2.  Can we speculate that the good Cong is saying its OK to steal in govt if one is undergoing a 

          crisis?  Kaya OK lang ma picturean magvote buying?

     3.  Does this show his fitness to be leader of this country or even his town?