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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · 18h

New on the blog: I write about observing a Taoist space clearing.

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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 3d

This is completely true.

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 3d

We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.

My 11-year-old sitting with her pile of Halloween candy, sorting it into a bar graph

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Jakub Wisz @jakubwisz.bsky.social · 4d

The biggest lie THEY ever told was convincing people that tinfoil hats protect from mind control waves. Sure, wear a freaking antenna made from radiowave amplifying materials on your head to "protect" from 5g, right. Y'all should be wearing copper cages on your heads, wake up sheeple!

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you for the feature, Lifestyle Asia!

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Horror Is A Feeling: Yvette Tan On The Art Of Fear

With stories that tap into Filipino experiences that hit close to home, Yvette Tan explores the quiet, familiar terrors that haunt us, and why true horror goes beyond blood, gore, and jump scares.

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Jason D. Brawn @jasondbrawn.bsky.social · 4d

It's time....

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · 6d

Was featured on Radar Ph! ☺️👻🪲

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Yvette Tan, Queen of Philippine Horror Stories, Hears You

Explore the chilling world of Yvette Tan, the Queen of Philippine Horror Stories, and her unique blend of folklore and fear.

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · 7d

Zombies versus hacienderos. This is how director Mike Alcazaren describes Death Be Damned (DBD), the graphic novel he wrote, illustrated by Noel Pascual and AJ Bernardo.

Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/17/t...

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · 10d

Lamumu Dolls Capiz, knitted dolls in the shape of popular creatures from folklore, have been taking over netizens’ feeds and hearts.

Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/15/t...

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · 12d

The jail garden is part of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) program called Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Piitan.

The PDLs are taught natural farming methods.

Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/k...

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Minoti Vaishnav @minotivaishnav.bsky.social · 19d

If you’re a creative thinking about giving up because things feel impossible and time keeps passing without seeming like progress is being made, just remember Pedro Pascal didn’t become a household name until he was almost 50.

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Reyhan Harmanci @harmancipants.bsky.social · 19d

We wanted to know what it was like to own a Cybertruck. So @zoeschiffer.bsky.social went to the desert got this absolutely amazing quotes (and Michelle Groskopf took the pictures!) www.wired.com/story/owning...

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Paul Bassett Davies @thewritertype.bsky.social · 20d

It's Nietzsche's birthday. Please be aware that the abyss will be closed today for a private function.

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Nora Reed (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 24d

cry havoc and let slip the frogs of war

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Open Table MCC | Metropolitan Community Church @opentablemcc.ph · 27d

HALINA'T MAGSIMBA NA kung saan tanggap ka 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We welcome you for our in-person worship service - Sundays at 4PM. Our chapel is located in San Juan City, near Santolan MRT Station.

opentablemcc.ph/chapelworship

Kitakits!

#LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Lov3Laban #SOGIEEqualityNow

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · Oct 3

Earlier this week, I attended a very exclusive fashion show held at the National Museum of Fine Art.

“We really want to revive [Philippine textile],” said PhilFIDA executive director Arnold “Ali” Atienza.

Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/03/f...

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · Sep 27

Insect Hag has been difficult to find for a couple of months now, but don’t worry, I heard that it’s going to be back on the shelves soon, and with something extra! I’ll keep you updated! 👻🪲🪳

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · Sep 26

Artisanal chocolate brand Kakaw Meranaw from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur is known for highlighting Maranao flavors as well as supporting local farmers and working students.

Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/26/m...

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From Beyond Press @frombeyondpress.bsky.social · Sep 22

I can't get over the fact that the nazi with the camo and the mask and the tacti-pouches is wearing Vans.

Jerry Boyle @jecboyle.bsky.social · Sep 21

I told the Reverend he made me proud to be a Christian.

Photo of ICE thugs using chemical weapons on a Reverend.

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No John @nojohn.bsky.social · Sep 21

...then don't use it

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · Sep 20

I spoke with PTRI Director Dr. Julius Leaño, Jr. about the potential of cultivating abaca for textile.

Read it in full here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/18/i...

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · Sep 12

I wrote about Slow Food Pasil, where indigenous farmers from this Kalinga municipality continue to honor their traditional foodways amidst the encroachment of modernity. They’re also looking for a steady market for their heriloom rice.

Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/12/t...

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · Sep 11

Wrote about Naneng Heritage Village, the oldest village in Tabuk, Kalinga, where locals say, “Kape!” instead of “Good morning.”

Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/10/t...

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you for including Insect Hag and Other stories, @rappler! ☺️See you all at MIBF!

Read the full list here: www.rappler.com/life-and-sty...

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Yvette Tan @yvettetan.bsky.social · Sep 3

ADVISORY ‼️
Due to unforeseen circumstances (we suspect too much banana cue #iykyk), Yvette Tan’s book signing event has been MOVED to September 14 (Sunday), 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the National Book Store Booth of the Manila International Book Fair. May the spirits guide you towards this new schedule.

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