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HAGIA SOFYA | Istanbul, Turkey. 🇹🇷 One of the most beautiful places I’ve been to, so far. Not only because of its opulence (especially on the inside) but more because of its history; the stories that it carry even up to this day. Of how it was both a Church and a Mosque, now a museum. How both Religions left traces of its differences, but more of its similarities. How its dome was such a marvel of its time; an epitome of Byzantine architecture. Aha, Yes! This is why I spend most of my savings on travel. History is a gift. . . . #Turkey2019 #travelphotography #FujiXM1 (at Hagia Sophia Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3eYBWgphP3GqjVbIOetAAMiZitC1BqPHLsHJM0/?igshid=1f851hgiou7gw

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Sit.Sit. Windows and (edge of) Balconies are my favorite seating spots in Bindum; ever since. I worried my colleagues, big brothers, and “inays” back then, coz some are quite high to fall from. Some things never change. #SitSit #BreakBreak #Bukidnon2019 #Bindum2019 #BukidnonHangover #Latergram (at Malaybalay, Bukidnon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2lG2DKpXwDG12J5r-YqKDLK--SXy2xJ1jZONI0/?igshid=vk9bo2h4vshy

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August 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Year 2019 is marked as the International Year of Indigenous Languages. . . . “Ba, kah! Maduet en ta Pulangiyen ku. Hadi a maka punga ha maayad ha mga lalang. Yan kaw da mga seled tag basa hi inEnglish iman.😂” - - - Wherever life takes me, I will never stop finding ways to work and support the rights of my IP brothers and sisters. #Surigao2012. Young women of Talaandig tribe begins a dance of friendship and culture. This marked our visit to and conversation with a Mamanwa community displaced by one of the country’s biggest mining corporations. #BentelaDawSayuda #IPRights #Gaup #LandIsLife https://www.instagram.com/p/B07vKa_pq4HgWKE2QbYbfXfIEQpYzBPWmZ4PvA0/?igshid=o8dau39zi05t

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“All is Thine, dispose of it wholly according to Thy will. Give me Thy love and Thy grace, for this is sufficient for me.” 😇 Ignacio de Loiola’s Suscipe. Here, there in Montserrat to Our Lady-Black Madonna. . . . Happy Feast Day of St.Ignatius! (at Montserrat, Cataluna, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0kZaI7p42l9wsSyzm2oL_yCb9Ly6ETjWV5OjY0/?igshid=1iiab4k01hvbq

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Caught the Cambodia sunrise just before I started with work today. Oh what a marvel! 🇰🇭 A great number of my colleagues (too kind of them) kept nagging me to find a way to see this before I leave, or else it’s like I didn’t go to Siem Reap at all. It’s been a goal to see the Angkor Wat too ofcourse. Sleep deprived yes, but it’s worth it. . . . #AngkorWat #CaptivatingCambodia #whenDreamsHappen #iphonephotography #WHelpFromSnapseed #travelphotography (at Angkor Wat Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaYYUbJacxguMhvLb2WeNfRzJCcgyUQC-OG_U0/?igshid=1e1dqzmb4bhvt

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It’s been a decade since I last cut my hair this short. Not used to it anymore that even if I got it cut last week, until today, I still get surprised when I look at the mirror. 😂💇🏽‍♀️ Immortalizing it with a solo photo post. Cheers to choosing change. 🥂 . . #ShortHairDontCare #SummerFeels #ChooseDay https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwl-7VmJsQHBzUVGxnl-4fBIJiuPBOm_n5QqIg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7nuod6g4l3wu

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Definitely skip the plastic straws please. Especially for our dear friends in the ocean -🐬🐠🐳 . . While you’re at it, for your hot beverages, why not skip the paper cup too? Billion gallons of water, and energy to power thousands of homes are used every year to produce the average number of paper cups (16B). And ofcourse it’s cover is often plastic. Little things, done by many, every chance we get, makes a big difference. #CHOOSEday #CHOOSETheEnvironment #LetsTalkPlasticCupsNextTime #MissingMadridToo https://www.instagram.com/p/BvvqQV3pMwUuDx3j14U5D394VCvqsnl2e2acZ40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6431na9w24wj

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Kop Khun Kha, Ayutthaya! 🇹🇭 Thanks to the energy and passion of our Volunteer Programs Officers all over Asia and the Pacific - no illness could put me down for the conference that just ended. I am ever so inspired to do what we do. #Volunteer #ValuingVolunteering #iWorkForHabitat (at Ayutthaya, Thailand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtDbJArj5zh25zRC89tqwbo7rXGK9WbuNSu4Qg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p9zr56j44s7g

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This amazing and beautiful woman is closing her more than 4 decades of public service career today. She’s my definition (and inspiration) of what and how a government employee should be - hardworking, dedicated and true. 🎉👏🏽 Happy 65th birthday, mommy! (although you don’t look a year over 50) Can’t wait to see more of the world with you. I love you forever and always.😘🎂 (at Park Güell) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqp7Mzyj2xguHr-DoJD23KZ1YxGDldkP9lAx3s0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9t62jp7fpwb1

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What a privilege it was to be in the company of more than 240 Big Hearts, for more than a week. Watching them at work, talking to them, working with them, seeing them make new friends, forming new friendships with them - such an inspiring experience. I say this all the time, because it is true - How mighty and wonderful are the hands and hearts of #volunteers!👏🏽 . . My cup is ever so full. Cheers to all the beautiful people who volunteered for the #VietnamBigBuild!🥂 - - - #VolunteerAppreciationPost #HabitatForHumanity #WeBuild #KindnessOverflows (at Đồng Tháp Province) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqExkn-jPwrDjdeSziS12Q1mK2zxZfEx4aQp1I0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j0cbolbrcba

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Today is the real last day(half day). So posting my Big Congratulations to this amazing woman with me in the photo! 🎉 She is the heart (and head) of #VietnamBigBuild. Happy and Privileged to have supported her on this one. Great job, Chí Mai Anh! (one last push with transports this AM).🇻🇳 . . . #HabitatForHumanity #BUILDingtravelMemories #BeautifulVietnam (at Cao Lãnh) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-qNgTDZJmOkIc-cV36KE_-QTbVSO5TG41cro0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xtc0czmc4tm4

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October is National Indigenous Peoples Month. Here, in the upper Pulangi river area in Bindum, Bukidnon lies Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center. Founded on the desire of the Pulangiyen people to read, write, and be educated in the context of their culture and life. It has been recognized as a model for using mother tongue as the language of instruction in a multilingual and culture-based education. . . . Here, I grew up. Here is second home. But also here - so much more to do; so much more to listen to; so much to learn from too. - - - #Accompaniment #AskMeHowYouCanHelp #Nalandangan #Latergram #August2018 (at Malaybalay, Bukidnon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoYwNXQA2qSaGMQahER_Zi6fpEN6RyccuxOgl40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qftjmc2m4mab

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I was very much unwell when I met this 40 year old tortoise and it’s owner, who had this extensive coin collection(over 2000), which he also started 40yrs ago.😮 I was genuinely impressed and amazed that for about an hour, I forgot about my migraine and stomach concerns. I gathered strength to ask questions, and indulged in his descriptions of some of his most prized and favorite coins. Despite the language difference and difficulties, I felt his pride and joy sharing his collection with us. I felt so privileged and thankful. I also remembered my Papa(Grandfather in him). . . . . . #NamasteNepal #Latergram #SushmasFatherInLaw #ThanksSushma https://www.instagram.com/p/BnycBp4jjAg0H_cDjB8Rg9RBzAgEMeL7q6j7eE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m94nvt3xlfk

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Picture peace, serenity, and also the opportunity and challenge to (continually) work for Social Justice. Here. . . . . . . - - Sit Still; for awhile. Then hustle back. Work. Love. #HowLovelyIsYourDwellingPlace #HereLiesLove #TakeMeBackThursday https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFRPwtgLY7llrwLPrVPfoVsXozzU221LBluSo0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q9sprv83x9bl

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Our main man is 90 today! 🎉 . . Just like how he starts his day, everyday, without fail - GOD first! 👴🏽⛪🎂 - - #HappyBdayPapaIlyo #RogerIs90 #Abuelo #FamilyFirst (at Davao City)

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#SquadGoals 2.0 Vacation almost over for us ‘small town girls.’ Must save up and plan for the next one. . . #latergram #cousinlove #florence #namumulubisakakabyahe (at Florence, Italy)

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Find your light; maximize whatever little light is given you; and then take those shots! In the final output, get all the help you can- it’s okay to do so. Life lessons from night photography. 📸🇨🇭 . . How clean and pretty your streets are #Zurich. I’m loving it. #fujixm1 #travelphotography #wHelpfromSnapseed #LifeAppropriateTimelyQuote (at Zürich, Switzerland)