You plan to move to the Philippines? Wollen Sie auf den Philippinen leben?

There are REALLY TONS of websites telling us how, why, maybe why not and when you'll be able to move to the Philippines. I only love to tell and explain some things "between the lines". Enjoy reading, be informed, have fun and be entertained too!

Ja, es gibt tonnenweise Webseiten, die Ihnen sagen wie, warum, vielleicht warum nicht und wann Sie am besten auf die Philippinen auswandern könnten. Ich möchte Ihnen in Zukunft "zwischen den Zeilen" einige zusätzlichen Dinge berichten und erzählen. Viel Spass beim Lesen und Gute Unterhaltung!


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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Ninoy Aquino - my National Hero after Jose Rizal

Yes, being an expat living in the Philippines, I "met" already two (Philippine national heroes). After Jose Rizal, THE Philippine national hero I "met" another one: former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., who, in the 1967 elections catapulted into the greatest adventure of his life, and taught the entire nation what it takes to be a real hero - and a true legend!

Ninoy Aquino taught us a lot of things:

  -  1. Build a good reputation: Indeed Ninoy's track record speaks for itself.
 - 2. Be a visionary: Ninoy was a public speaker in global history with the incredible gift of holding an audience spellbound for hours.
 - 3. Don't take anything for granted: A mistake taken by many of us. Ninoy's campaign strategy has been really amazing.
 - 4. Defend human rights.

And, for me, the most important:

 - 5. Reach (really!) out to the people! Ninoy really knew he must get his message across clearly and direct to the people.

I was blessed to meet his wife Cory during a state visit in Germany (during that time I was the Legal Head of the Philippine Community in Berlin!). Ninoy's wife Cory touched already (not only!) my heart.

Ninoy Aquino was being attacked relentlessly. His comment: Defend your honor!


Tuna Fish Ban Affects Local Industry


The tuna fish fishing ban in the Pacific Ocean will indeed directly affect some 500 workers in the country's local fishing industry, as one could learn from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

The fishing ban will also affect more then 50 fishing companies in Sarangani and General Santos City. 13 of which have licenses to fish in the high seas covered by the ourse seine ban. The two year ban on fishing in the Pacific ocean will of course an impact on the workers in the fishing industry. Measures have to set in to mitigate the impact of the ban.

I love tuna. How about you? Is the fishing ban a boon?