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The Philippines and its Left: What the Global Left Needs to Know
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The Philippines has one of the largest populations in the world, there are large diasporic Filipino communities in North America, and there's a sizeable left that's also present in the diaspora. This episode is an interview with a guest in the Philippines who's active in the anti-Stalinist radical left.
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If you're unfamiliar with the history of the Philippines, this timeline is useful:
Philippines profile - Timeline
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-15581450
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To learn more:
Alex de Jong, After decades, an insurgency falters
https://tempestmag.org/2025/01/after-decades-an-insurgency-falters/
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Rasti Delizo, Priming the Philippines for a “globalized NATO”
https://tempestmag.org/2024/01/priming-the-philippines-for-a-globalized-nato/
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Hunting Specters: A Political History of the Purges in the Communist Party of the Philippines
https://libcom.org/article/hunting-specters-political-history-purges-communist-party-philippines
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Two Filipino anti-Stalinist socialist political organizations:
Partido Sosyalista
https://sosyalista.ph/
» About the RPM-M
https://www.grenzeloos.org/jl/?page_id=2

#59: The Philippines and its Left: What the Global Left Needs to Know

We are very proud to finally release the full recording of Tomas' well-received closing set at UNKNWN in Intramuros last September. It was truly a special one 🕺🏽

Stay tuned for more Twelve Points x UNKNWN collaborations 🔜

Tomas for Twelve Points x UNKNWN @ Foro de Intramuros 09.13.25

Curious about the latest AI drama? Join Shailendra Kumar on an intriguing journey as we explore how AI chatbots failed to verify a viral photo of corruption in the Philippines. Discover the critical limitations of AI in visual comprehension and the implications for trust and transparency in technology. 🌏🤖✨ Learn how to critically approach AI outputs and ensure accurate information sharing. Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments! 🎧💬

AI vs Misinformation: What Happened in the Philippines?

I would like to thank everyone listening to and supporting this channel - PLEASE, like, share or comment as it really helps.  I had a great time making this track - it's my first every Christmas Song - from my heart to yours and your loved ones.  I worked hard to get all the major languages I work with and acknowledge the amazing people of so many lands.  I wish I could visit every nation in the world - and to come and visit all of you!  I've very honored and I thank-you so very much.  Now let the Christmas celebration begin!  Let's make this track - our track, all of us!, go viral!

Christmas Greetings from the Rainforest Cowboy

Dedicated to my English speaking, Tagalog (Filipino) and German speaking audience - The Rainforest Cowboy wishes you and yours a very wonderful and special Christmas.

Rainforest Cowboy Christmas - English German Tagalog

Story
Tiddalik, the Frog Who Drank the World
In the dawn of time, when the skies still sang and the rivers danced with the winds, lived Tiddalik, a frog of colossal proportions. He wasn't evil, but he had a thirst that no stream could quench.

One morning, under the archipelago's golden sun, Tiddalik drank. He drank the lake, the river, the rain suspended in the clouds. He drank until the earth was parched, the trees wept sap, and the animals wandered with cracked tongues, searching for a drop of solace.

The world stopped. The balance was broken.

The kangaroo gathered the wise ones of the forest.  The eagle traced circles on the cracked earth.  The lizard meditated under a warm stone.

"We cannot fight Tiddalik," said the koala. But perhaps… we can make him laugh.

Thus began the dance of hope.

The wombat made faces with dried mud. The emu tripped over his own feet. The platypus sang a song so absurd that the trees trembled.

But Tiddalik didn't move. Swollen, motionless, like a mountain of trapped water.

Then the little lizard, with his curled tail and glowing eyes, began to dance. It wasn't funny. It was… ridiculous. An ancient dance, clumsy and sacred.

Tiddalik let out a snort. Then a laugh. And with each laugh, water gushed from his body like celestial waterfalls.

It rained on the fields. The rivers were reborn. The flowers opened as if waking from a long sleep.

🎶 Listen 💫 Share 💬 Comment ➕📃🎧 Add to your playlists... Because this journey is meaningless without you... Thank you for being here... J. Bilbao

Sonic Universe II

Tiddalik

Tiddalik II

(Verse 1)
In the morning light, the rivers ran dry
The sun looked down from a cloudless sky
Tiddalik sat with a belly so wide
He drank the world, now nothing survived

(Pre-Chorus)
The trees were whispering, the birds took flight
The earth was cracking in the heat of night
But deep in the shade, a plan took shape
To bring back the rain and the flowing lakes

(Chorus)
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Let the water fall like tears of joy
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Let the rivers run and life deploy
From mountain high to valley low
Let your laughter overflow
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Set the spirit free below

(Verse 2)
The kangaroo danced with a crooked grin
The kookaburra sang a tune within
The wombat juggled stones with flair
But Tiddalik just blinked and stared

(Bridge)
Then came the eel with a twist and a spin
A wriggling joke and a slippery grin
Tiddalik chuckled, then burst with glee
And out poured the water, wild and free

(Chorus)
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Let the water fall like tears of joy
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Let the rivers run and life deploy
From mountain high to valley low
Let your laughter overflow
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Set the spirit free below

(Outro)
Now every stream and every tide
Carries the echo of that joyful cry
A lesson told in ancient song
That balance makes the world belong

Story
Tiddalik, the Frog Who Drank the World
In the dawn of time, when the skies still sang and the rivers danced with the winds, lived Tiddalik, a frog of colossal proportions. He wasn't evil, but he had a thirst that no stream could quench.

One morning, under the archipelago's golden sun, Tiddalik drank. He drank the lake, the river, the rain suspended in the clouds. He drank until the earth was parched, the trees wept sap, and the animals wandered with cracked tongues, searching for a drop of solace.

The world stopped. The balance was broken.

 The kangaroo gathered the wise ones of the forest.  The eagle traced circles on the cracked earth.  The lizard meditated under a warm stone.

"We cannot fight Tiddalik," said the koala. But perhaps… we can make him laugh.

Thus began the dance of hope.

The wombat made faces with dried mud. The emu tripped over his own feet. The platypus sang a song so absurd that the trees trembled.

But Tiddalik didn't move. Swollen, motionless, like a mountain of trapped water.

Then the little lizard, with his curled tail and glowing eyes, began to dance. It wasn't funny. It was… ridiculous. An ancient dance, clumsy and sacred.

Tiddalik let out a snort. Then a laugh. And with each laugh, water gushed from his body like celestial waterfalls.

It rained on the fields. The rivers were reborn. The flowers opened as if waking from a long sleep.

🎶 Listen 💫 Share 💬 Comment ➕📃🎧 Add to your playlists... Because this journey is meaningless without you... Thank you for being here... J. Bilbao

Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!

(Verse 1)
In the morning light, the rivers ran dry
The sun looked down from a cloudless sky
Tiddalik sat with a belly so wide
He drank the world, now nothing survived

(Pre-Chorus)
The trees were whispering, the birds took flight
The earth was cracking in the heat of night
But deep in the shade, a plan took shape
To bring back the rain and the flowing lakes

(Chorus)
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Let the water fall like tears of joy
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Let the rivers run and life deploy
From mountain high to valley low
Let your laughter overflow
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Set the spirit free below

(Verse 2)
The kangaroo danced with a crooked grin
The kookaburra sang a tune within
The wombat juggled stones with flair
But Tiddalik just blinked and stared

(Bridge)
Then came the eel with a twist and a spin
A wriggling joke and a slippery grin
Tiddalik chuckled, then burst with glee
And out poured the water, wild and free

(Chorus)
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Let the water fall like tears of joy
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Let the rivers run and life deploy
From mountain high to valley low
Let your laughter overflow
Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh!
Set the spirit free below

(Outro)
Now every stream and every tide
Carries the echo of that joyful cry
A lesson told in ancient song
That balance makes the world belong

Story
Tiddalik, the Frog Who Drank the World
In the dawn of time, when the skies still sang and the rivers danced with the winds, lived Tiddalik, a frog of colossal proportions. He wasn't evil, but he had a thirst that no stream could quench.

One morning, under the archipelago's golden sun, Tiddalik drank. He drank the lake, the river, the rain suspended in the clouds. He drank until the earth was parched, the trees wept sap, and the animals wandered with cracked tongues, searching for a drop of solace.

The world stopped. The balance was broken.

The kangaroo gathered the wise ones of the forest.  The eagle traced circles on the cracked earth.  The lizard meditated under a warm stone.

"We cannot fight Tiddalik," said the koala. But perhaps… we can make him laugh.

Thus began the dance of hope.

The wombat made faces with dried mud. The emu tripped over his own feet. The platypus sang a song so absurd that the trees trembled.

But Tiddalik didn't move. Swollen, motionless, like a mountain of trapped water.

Then the little lizard, with his curled tail and glowing eyes, began to dance. It wasn't funny. It was… ridiculous. An ancient dance, clumsy and sacred.

Tiddalik let out a snort. Then a laugh. And with each laugh, water gushed from his body like celestial waterfalls.

It rained on the fields. The rivers were reborn. The flowers opened as if waking from a long sleep.

🎶 Listen 💫 Share 💬 Comment ➕📃🎧 Add to your playlists... Because this journey is meaningless without you... Thank you for being here... J. Bilbao

Laugh, Tiddalik, laugh! II

Lies in the Dark

I had questions on my artwork - I make all of my own track covers in either 4K or 8K.  A bit of fusion fun for this remix!  Verse 01 is DZONGKHA / BHUTAN + Lo-fi Hip-Hop/  Versie 02 is MANDARIN / CHINA + Future-Bass.  Verse 03 is  JAPANESE + Trap Beat.  Verse 04 is TAGALOG + Reggaeton Rhythm.

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Oasis Across the World - (Fusion Remix 01)

 "A Cryobank Network Grows in the Coral Triangle"
By J. Besl
Published on Eos.org on 5 December 2025

Audio recording by Emily Gardner

A Cryobank Network Grows in the Coral Triangle

Having some fun with Fusion  - this track for our friends - really our extended family here -  located in Bhutan.  The track is multi-lingual featuring English, Korean, Japanese, and Tagalog (Filipino).  

Verse 1 – ENGLISH + Lo-fi Hip-Hop
Verse 2 – KOREAN + EDM Drop
Verse 3 – JAPANESE + Trap
Verse 4 – TAGALOG + Reggaeton
Chorus – ENGLISH + multilingual


Bhutan's Gentle Thunder (Multilingual  Fusion Mix 01)

The song is about verbal spousal abuse, often constant belittling, nagging and controlling.  Often related to narcissism, the 'dark triad', ASPD, BPD  or other personality traits.  We'll be looking into similar stories once I return in March 2026 including abuse to women, elders and children.

Sa Wakas ay Tahimik sa Libingan - Finally Quiet in the Grave

The song is really about the sensuality, eroticism, and beauty of Japanese women. Japan is an amazing place - and the women, absolutely beautiful.

Ang Kagandahan ng mga Babaeng Hapones (Trad.) - The Beauty of Japanese Women (Trad.)

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Manila-based label

Showcasing talent local and abroad

So you want to know more about the mysterious (and handsome if I do say so myself) Rainforest Cowboy?, eh,

In school I majored in music for four years playing in an orchestra and a band.  Specifically, I played a western brass instrument called a "Tuba" - it's a bass instrument and like drums carries the beat for a composition.  My instructor was a traditional German composer/conductor .. and they love Tuba's so it was a lot of fun.  I also played early keyboards and organs getting into the nascent MIDI interfaces of the day with an Atari ST.

I attended many orchestras at this time and got into early New Age type music such as Fresh Aiire (which I consider experimental). This really kicked off my interest in traditional instruments around the world, languages (even spoken languages are essentially musical), cultures - why I really enjoy fusion mixes.

My father had cancer during my school days, I worked those years in addition to taking care of my father.  When he passed in my final year I left music as I have to work very hard in order to survive.

I volunteer at various places as time permits, at one I pick up food for elderly women.  Seeing how hard the staff and volunteers worked helping so many I decided to try to create a song for them, my way of saying thank-you and also encouraging them.  Some people had suggested I go public .. in fact the same people suggested I start a Sound Cloud site .. which I knew very little about (just a few weeks ago).

It's been great fun.  Here is the process:

I start with an idea, then research for days to several weeks for accuracy and depth.  

Once researched I create a shot story based upon the original idea/concept.  I love true life stories, emotions, passions and work hard to get that into the lyrics (which is basically poetry).  When younger I was the #1 author in my field, worldwide, so for me writing has been a lifetime passion and poetry (lyrics) is the dessert.

Once I have it all 'fleshed out' I get into my nerdy-tech interests.  I've been involved in PC's since an Apple ][ back in 1977.  I also, as CIO, took a company from 10K in sales to over 2-Billion within 10-years and doing all aspects of IT and robotics was so so much fun.  This is why I love the AI side .. I'm getting into the LLM and really merging it with music.  For example, I'll specify (say) G Minor, the tempo (timing, beats), vocals, languages, instruments and so forth ... it's almost like C++ programming.  From there I take the lyrics and clothe it in song.  So I'm basically merging musical theory and tech.  Again, the story/lyrics are the most important aspect but the tech side sure is fun.

Finally, as I was an artist as well, I spend a lot of time doing the various track covers(which are all custom made my me, only, I tend to do them at 4K or 8K.  Then there's last but not least, organization and all the background work to keep it organized.

I'll get an email address up - if you have a story to tell let the ole Rainforest Cowboy know.  I love to write about peoples' experiences, their cities and nations, hobbies, hopes and fears.  Maybe you're in love, promoting a charity, or missing a lost one - if you would like to share, I'll make a song about it.

Between myths, stories and galaxies... Welcome to my SoundCloud.

There are songs that aren't just heard... they are remembered like a dream or felt like a ritual.
I am J. Bilbao, music composer that intertwines the music with legends, forgotten constellations, and stories you may have never heard. Every note, every word, is born from a cross between the ancestral and the futuristic.

If you've ever been moved by a story that seemed written for you. If you've ever felt like a melody spoke to you from another time or planet... then this space is yours too.

🎶 Listen 💫 Share 💬 Comment  ➕📃🎧  Add to your playlists...  Because this journey is meaningless without you... Thank you for being here...   J. Bilbao

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