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Norobiik

@Norobiik@noc.social

#TwitterMigrant stumbling through #cyberspace. 🇵🇭

Loves #cats, #scifi, #fantasy, #tech & my new home #Mastodon.

Enjoys #PokemonGo, #Kdrama, #Chess, #RetroGaming & #Music.

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Norobiik, to singapore
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The Ukrainian leader was in nearby over the weekend to attend the , where he accused both and of trying to undermine a in .

is set to arrive in late Sunday, June 2. This is his first ever visit.

’s Zelenskiy to visit Manila
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-news/ukraine-president-vlodomir-zelenskiy-to-visit-manila-philippines-2024/

Norobiik,
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I did not expect this 😳

Reportedly, 's push for the at the in wasn't as warmly received as expected. He's obviously hoping to get (President Marcos) & the on 's side for the peace initiative. This last minute surprise will throw the Philippine diplomatic staff in an uproar 🤣.

And is definitely not going to like this (a good thing).

Norobiik,
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Philippine President #FerdinandMarcosJr. is welcoming Ukrainian President Vlodomir #Zelenskiy to #Malacañang on Monday, June 3, a historic meeting that is expected to catch the attention of #Russia and #China. #ZelenskiyInManila

#Ukraine’s Zelenskiy in Manila, meets #Philippines’ Marcos for the first time
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-ukraine-vlodomir-zelenskiy-meets-marcos-jr-manila-june-2024/

Norobiik,
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The #ChinaCoastGuard (CCG) has been accused of seizing and dumping overboard food and other supplies meant for #FilipinoTroops stationed at a remote outpost in #AyunginShoal (#SecondThomasShoal), and allegedly obstructing a medical evacuation of ailing soldiers. #SouthChinaSea #WestPHSea #China

#China#CoastGuard seizes PH supplies for Ayungin
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/238393/china-coast-guard-seizes-ph-supplies-for-ayungin#ixzz8c2zMMfmu

Norobiik,
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He's wearing a #PoloBarong, the informal version of our #BarongTagalog .

Marcos was the keynote speaker at the #ShangriLaDialogue, but the two weren't able to rub elbows during the conference, as the Philippine president left #Singapore late Friday evening, May 3.

Like #Zelenskiy, Marcos also put a spotlight on #China during his speech at the summit #ZelinskiyInManila #FerdinandMarcosJr

#Ukraine’s #Zelenskiy in Manila, meets #Philippines’ Marcos for the first time
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-ukraine-vlodomir-zelenskiy-meets-marcos-jr-manila-june-2024/

Norobiik,
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He couldn't get #Indonesia’s President-elect #PrabowoSubianto to go, that's why he's here. #Philippines

Mr #Zelensky’s surprise attendance in the middle of #Asia’s leading security forum effectively thrust #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine to the forefront of everyone’s minds and also forcefully demonstrates how interconnected the security issues in #Europe & #Asia are.

Zelensky’s surprise visit highlights how security between Europe and #AsiaPacific is interlinked
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/zelensky-s-surprise-visit-highlights-how-security-between-europe-and-asia-pacific-is-interlinked

Norobiik, to Philippines
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Why are there baranggays on the western slopes of ??? 😬

, – An “explosive eruption” at in on Monday evening, June 3, prompted state volcanologists to place the under Alert Level 2

Kanlaon Volcano erupts, Alert Level 2 raised
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/phivolcs-kanlaon-volcano-eruption-alert-level-update-bulletin-june-3-2024-8pm/

Norobiik, to Philippines
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"Deliberately grounded on a tiny reef in the , part of an island chain claimed by the two Asian countries, the is now the unlikely base for a detachment of Filipino marines who stand guard over the atoll, scanning the turquoise waters for Chinese ships."

Wreck, Rats and Roaches : Standoff in the (2014 article)
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2014/07/world/south-china-sea-dispute/

Norobiik,
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The 2024 dialogue will be held from May 31 to June 2, with Philippine President #FerdinandMarcosJr scheduled to give the keynote speech in the evening of May 31.

This will be the first time a Philippine head of state will deliver the keynote speech at the annual event. #Philippines

#GazaWar, #SouthChinaSea tensions likely key topics at 21st #ShangriLaDialogue in #Singapore
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/gaza-war-south-china-sea-tensions-likely-key-topics-at-21st-shangri-la-dialogue-in-s-pore

Norobiik,
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The May 31 meeting in #Singapore is a realisation of an agreement by US President #JoeBiden and Chinese President #XiJinping in #SanFrancisco in November 2023 to resume #MilitaryCommunication, which was severed after then-US House Speaker #NancyPelosi visited #Taiwan in August 2022. #SouthChinaSea

US, Chinese defence chiefs meet for the first time at #ShangriLaDialogue in Singapore
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/us-chinese-defence-chiefs-meet-for-the-first-time-at-singapore-s-shangri-la-dialogue

Norobiik,
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’s focus on competition with since the mid-to-late 2010s sparked changes, the report says, and its operations with allies , the and are more important.

The shift towards more frequent and larger exercises with more partners followed prior trends but along a much steeper trajectory that is set to continue beyond 2024.

tempo picks up in but China still lags US and allies, report says
https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/military-drill-tempo-picks-up-asia-china-still-lags-united-states-allies/

Norobiik,
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky is expected to attend the #ShangriLaDialogue security conference in #Singapore, six sources said, as #Ukraine faces a renewed assault two years after Russian forces invaded.

#SecurityAssistance for Ukraine is expected to be one of the key issues discussed at the 2024 dialogue.

Ukraine’s Zelensky expected to attend Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ukraine-s-zelensky-expected-to-attend-singapore-s-shangri-la-dialogue

Norobiik,
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, – President . used his high-profile speech at a defense summit in to criticize anew, saying that the dream of a peaceful remains a distant reality because of the world superpower’s actions.

At Asia’s top defense forum, Marcos decries China’s ‘deceptive actions’
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-jr-decries-china-deceptive-actions-west-sea-shangri-la-dialogue-may-2024/

Norobiik,
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Philippine President . addresses defense leaders security experts from dozens of countries at the on Friday, May 31.

President Marcos speaks at the 2024 Shangri-La Dialogue

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=DniWpFaYSY8&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rappler.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rappler.com&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo

Norobiik,
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Addressing a question raised by after his keynote address at the in , says the 'still remains true to the principles' of

WATCH: Marcos responds to Chinese general’s question on PH ‘behavior’ in
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-response-chinese-general-question-south-china-sea/

Norobiik,
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Mr Austin evoked “a future of fresh and growing partnerships” in a speech at the #ShangriLaDialogue on June 1, which immediately elicited a question from a Chinese delegate on whether the #US was planning to build “a #Nato-like system in the #AsiaPacific region”. #China #ASEAN #Philippines #SouthChinaSea

‘US can be secure only if #Asia is’: US defence chief pledges to deepen strategic alliances in region
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/us-can-be-secure-only-if-asia-is-us-defence-chief-pledges-to-deepen-strategic-alliances-in-region

Norobiik,
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky has arrived in #Singapore June 1 and will address the #ShangriLaDialogue on June 2, as he seeks to rally support for his country, which faces a renewed assault two years after Russian forces invaded.

The Ukrainian delegation hopes to meet the Chinese delegation led by Defence Minister #DongJun #China

#Ukraine's Zelensky arrives in Singapore, to speak at Shangri-La Dialogue on June 2
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ukraine-s-president-zelensky-to-speak-at-shangri-la-dialogue-on-june-2

Norobiik,
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Even more details in this article.

After arriving at the conference venue in a motorcade amid heavy security, #Zelenskiy said in a statement on the social media platform X that he had come to gather support from the #AsiaPacific region for a #PeaceSummit planned for June 15-16 in #Switzerland. #ShangriLaDialogue #Ukraine

Zelenskiy arrives in #Singapore for Shangri-La
https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/zelenskiy-arrives-singapore-shangri-la-dialogue-june-1-2024/Dialogue

Norobiik,
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In anticipation of a big announcement by the Department of National Defense this June, here's a tidy presentation of the 's capabilities.

Demonstration of Ready Status by 's Agile Jets
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/demonstration-of-nato-ready-status-by-sweden-s-agile-jas-39-gripen-jets/ss-BB1nexOa?PC=EMMX01

Norobiik,
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Philippine (DoD)spokesperson said that senior officials from the Philippine DoD, , and companies recently held a meeting.

The meeting involved not only the Department of Defense but also the and the of this Southeast Asian country.

“Increasingly Close” to Acquiring Fighter Jets from Sweden
https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/philippines-increasingly-close-to-acquiring-jas39-gripen-fighter-jets-from-sweden/

Norobiik,
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#China’s defense minister warned Sunday of “limits” to #Beijing’s restraint on the #SouthChinaSea and over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the #AsiaPacific region.

The #Philippines and the #UnitedStates are longstanding treaty allies, and #Manila is a key focus of #Washington’s efforts to strengthen alliances and partnerships in the #AsiaPacific region. #ShangriLaDialogue

China defense chief warns of ‘limits’ to restraint on South China Sea
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/238339/china-defense-chief-warns-of-limits-to-restraint-on-south-china-sea#ixzz8bxsN1kMC

Norobiik,
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After his speech, Dong was asked several questions by delegates but remained preoccupied with #Taiwan and had to be prompted by the moderator to address other issues. He accused foreign powers of interfering in “domestic issues” and “emboldening Taiwan separatists”. “We’re very confident in our capability to deter Taiwan independence. #ShangriLaDialogue

#China’s defence chief repeats threat of force against Taiwanese independence
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/02/chinas-defence-chief-repeats-threat-of-force-against-taiwanese-independence

Norobiik, to Philippines
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In a case documented by Dr. and other doctors of the Philippine General Hospital () in Manila, the patient had no history of and was neither an nor a user of any . He had also not been infected with .

, PGH raise warning vs , cite 1st PH death
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1946844/doh-pgh-raise-warning-vs-vape-cite-1st-ph-death#ixzz8bmCdClAJ

Norobiik, to workersrights
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A #union representing thousands of workers at #SamsungElectronics has called the first strike at the South Korean technology giant since it was founded five and a half decades ago.

The #NationalSamsungElectronicsUnion says it will hold a one-day protest by asking all of its members to use their paid leave on 7 June and has not ruled out a full-scale strike in the future. #SouthKorea #WorkersRights

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx7768n6pnpo

Norobiik, to Toyota
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It's not unlikely at all. For hybrids it's the next step.

The world’s largest carmaker said Tuesday that it would develop smaller that are more optimized for and can accept such as , , and synthetic in an effort to cut down on emissions.

’s bet on was mocked, then vindicated. Now it’s trying to repeat the trick with an unlikely bet on the
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/toyota-bet-hybrids-mocked-then-202143372.html

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