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Diwata (other)
Diwata in Philippine mythology is a gender-neutral umbrella term for gods, goddesses, nature spirits, nymphs and fairies. Diwata may also refer to: * "Diwata" (song), a song by Filipino rapper Abra featuring Chito Miranda * Diwata-1, a Philippine microsatellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 23, 2016 * Diwata-2 Diwata-2 or Diwata-2B is a Philippine microsatellite launched on October 29, 2018. It is the first satellite launched under the STAMINA4Space program. Development The satellite was developed by 11 scholars under the Philippine Department of Sci ..., a Philippinemicrosatellite launched on October 29, 2018 * Diwata (entrepreneur) (born 1982), Filipino internet personality and stall owner See also * Devta (other) * Devatha (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diwata
''Anito'', also spelled ''anitu'', refers to ancestor spirits, nature spirits, and deities in the Indigenous Philippine folk religions from the precolonial age to the present, although the term itself may have other meanings and associations depending on the Filipino ethnic group. It can also refer to carved humanoid figures, the ''taotao'', made of wood, stone, or ivory, that represent these spirits. ''Anito'' (a term predominantly used in Luzon) is also sometimes known as ''diwata'' in certain ethnic groups (especially among Visayans). ''Pag-anito'' refers to a séance, often accompanied by other rituals or celebrations, in which a shaman ( Visayan: ''babaylan'', Tagalog: ''katalonan'') acts as a medium to communicate directly with the dead ancestors and spirits. When a nature spirit or deity is specifically involved, the ritual is called ''pagdiwata''. The act of worship or a religious sacrifice to a spirit and deities. The belief in ''anito'' are sometimes refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diwata (song)
"Diwata" () is a song by Filipino rapper Abra featuring Chito Miranda, frontman of the Filipino rock band Parokya ni Edgar. The single released in early 2014, and the music video was released on December 31, 2014, via YouTube. "Diwata" is the second hit song from Abra after " Gayuma" in 2012. Music video The music video features Abra and General Luna vocalist Nicole Asencio (granddaughter of late Vice-President Salvador Laurel). Abra plays a college student who is frequently bullied by his schoolmates, which then he meets Asensio. Later on, Abra befriends Asencio and develops feelings for her. This caused Abra to be bullied furthermore. At the end of the video, Asencio reveals herself to be a fairy or diwata to Abra. That was also the reason why Abra was always bullied; Other people could not see Asencio, thus making him look crazy and like he was interacting with a ghost. Chito Miranda also appears in the music video and plays multiple parts, such as a security guard, teacher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diwata-1
Diwata-1 also known as PHL-Microsat-1 was a Philippine microsatellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 23, 2016, and was deployed into orbit from the ISS on April 27, 2016. It was the first Philippine microsatellite and the first satellite built and designed by Filipinos. It was followed by Diwata-2, launched in 2018. Background Hokkaido University and Tohoku University of Japan initiated a project to send 50 microsatellites into space by 2050. The project will photograph aftermaths of natural disasters, partnering with governments, universities and other organizations based in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Two satellites are commissioned for the Philippine government. Diwata-1 was the first satellite of the venture made possible through the Philippine Scientific Earth Observation Microsatellite (PHL-Microsat) Program, a three-year program funded by the Department of Science and Technology (D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diwata-2
Diwata-2 or Diwata-2B is a Philippine microsatellite launched on October 29, 2018. It is the first satellite launched under the STAMINA4Space program. Development The satellite was developed by 11 scholars under the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in cooperation with the Tohoku University and Hokkaido University in contrast to 9 DOST scholars who worked with Diwata-1, Diwata-2's predecessor. Unlike its predecessor, Diwata-2 takes advantage of radio communication technology by carrying an amateur radio payload for disaster relief purposes. The satellite also hosts all embedded features of its predecessor. The planning phase of the Diwata-2's development includes a simulation model, a mechanical test model, an engineering model and a flight model. This stage ended with the flight model which was completed on August 29, 2018, and was handed over to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on the following day. Instruments Weighing , Diwata-2 hosts an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diwata (entrepreneur)
Deo Jarito Balbuena (born August 31, 1982), also known as Diwata, is a Filipino internet personality, food vlogger, entrepreneur, and advocate within the LGBTQ+ community. Best known for his business Diwata Pares Overload, Balbuena is also one of the nominees of Vendors Partylist (Vendors Samahan ng mga Maninindang Pilipino) for the 2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections. Biography Balbuena was born on August 31, 1982 in Northern Samar. At the age of 17, Balbuena ventured to Metro Manila in pursuit of opportunities, completing secondary education at Don Juan F. Avalon National High School in San Roque, Northern Samar. Initially employed as a beautician, Diwata later diversified into trading, vending coffee, cigarettes, and candies, alongside construction work to supplement income. Diwata's pares business has garnered significant attention on social media for its perceived value, offering a comprehensive meal package for , inclusive of unlimited rice, soup, and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devta (other)
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Devta may refer to: *Devata, concept of deity in Indian religions * ''Devta'' (1956 film), a 1956 Indian Hindi-language swashbuckler film * ''Devta'' (1983 film), a 1983 Indian Marathi-language action drama film by Kamalakar Torne * ''Devta'' (1998 film), a 1998 Indian Hindi-language film action film by Jagdish A. Sharma, starring Mithun Chakraborty * ''Devta'' (novel), a serialized Urdu fantasy thriller novel by Pakistani writer Mohiuddin Nawab See also *Devatha (other) *Diwata (other) *Deva (other) Deva may refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional characters * Deva, an ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd edition monster * Deva, in the 2023 Indian film '' Salaar'' * Devas, in anime TV series ''Digimon Tamers'' Film * ''Deva'' (1989 fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
