u/Radiant-Persimmon143

https://philippinediaryproject.com/2013/04/02/bataan-1942-views-of-a-father-and-his-son/

This recording is not only interesting as a primary record for the economic, military, political etc issues discussed, but also for the subtle accent differences between today and the mid-2oth century Pinoys when speaking in English. Some observations:

1. President Roxas has a semi-rhotic accent, dropping his final and post-vowel "r" sound, consistent with the Mid-Atlantic accent of the US upper-class.

2. The emcee, Felipe Buencamino III (later to die in the ambush of Dona Aurora Quezon by Huks) seems to use the Spanish-style "distinccion/ seseo" when pronouncing "c" in certain words and names such as "Valencia (he says Valenthya)."

3. Most of the speakers pronounce "the" as either "thee" or "dee" instead of "thu/tha" more common today.

MLQ speaking to the Interamerican Defense Board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm6AQuFYCwI

Here's a free digital monograph on Hispanic society in pre-WW2 Philippines. It's in Spanish but I think a bunch of us here can follow the text.

https://florentinorodao.com/libro-franquistas-sin-franco

Please critique, correct, and comment as y'all see fit. Thanks!

A rare occasion where I had access to a heavy bag (100lbs). What should I work on? From the way the bag moves when I hit it, do I need to be doing anything to generate more punching power?