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, August 31, 2011

Why Is The Search For Peace So Difficult?

How can peace be elusive as its is seemingly now when all you hear these days are clarion calls for stable peace down to dawn in Mindanao? Towards the end of Ramadan there pervades an aura of reconciliatory vibes and forgiveness. The yearning for peace is felt from east to west and from north to south. Despite all these we ask in desperation, "Why is the search of peace such a difficult task?"

If a cease fire agreement can be sustained, then why cannot a permanent truce be attained? What does it take for protagonists to yield to the deafening call of the overwhelming majority for the forces to lay down heir arms and silenced these forever? There is so much land to share, so much resources to develop, the seas are so rich with a cornucopia of marine wealth. But the opportunity to make these resources productive is lost in the futile struggle for an independent state that stirs apprehension among those who abhors it. That is why the partnerships and joint ventures among Filipinino Muslims, Lumads and Christians is so extremely difficult to attain because that struggle comes in the way to reconciliation, trust, unity and peace.

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When can we talk and talk and laugh and share our sorrows and joys without (?) having to ask what our religious faiths are, our ranks and station in life like children who harbor no hatred but only genuine friendship and love?



With friendly permission from my publisher of Mindanao Daily Mirror, Marietta Siongco, posted again on this website.


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Monday, August 29, 2011

The Rebirth of The Manisan Dance Group from Davao City

The Grand Alumni Homecoming of the International Harvardian University on August 21, 2011 in Davao City made it possible. The Manisan Dance Group, trained by former IHU principal and culture head Mr. Nick Balcom, with lead dancer Rossana Balcom-Doring has been back on stage.   

Philippine Schools Included in Tony Blair Foundation


(Ateneo de Zamboanga)

Here is the report from philstar.com:

Philippine schools included in Tony Blair Foundation

Rewind With More Classical Music

After some very busy days, including today, I need to take time out in between my tasks. Of course, you know me already: I am doing this with music. I found two more classical composers in my music library:

(Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek)

(Eugen d'Albert)

More about them and their music is here:

www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com



Proud Pinay Singer


London-based Filipina singer Cherrie Anderson said, she and her band Ooberfuse were happy with reception they got from the crowd during their performance in Spain. 

I like especially Cherrie's song "Faith in You", composed by herself, the band's Filipina lead singer and songwriter.

Here is more: 

 
Pinay singer proud of WYD performance

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Filipino Time Is Being On Time, All The Time !

By JONNADETH COJA, MBA

Filipinos are famous for quite a number of remarkable things: hospitality, close family ties, great artists, musicians, being brave, and also noted as being resilient in all types of disasters and calamities.

BUT, Filipinos are also know for a quite a few negative attitudes, one is: Filipino Time.


Here is more:


Filipino Time Is Being On Time, All The Time | LinkedIn

Maraming salamat po for sharing this with us, Jonnadeth .

Saturday, August 20, 2011

More Dengue Cases in Region XII in Mindanao

(From MindaNews)

The Department of Health in Region 12 or Southwestern Mindanao is closely watching at least five villages in General Santos City and nearby Polomolok town in South Cotabato due to the noted clustering of dengue cases since last month. 




Dr. Abdullah Dumama, DOH Region 12 director said Thursday their latest monitoring showed that an average of three or more cases of dengue infections have emerged during the last four weeks in Labangal, Lagao and San Isidro aas well as in Poblacion and Cannery Site in Polomolok. 

Region 12 covers the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santps, Koronadal, Cotabato, Tacurong and Kidapawan.

In South Cotabato health personnel have been conducting house-to-house campaigns to promote the 4-S strategy:

- Search and destroy,
- Self-protection measures,
- Seek early consultation,
- Say NO to indiscriminate fogging.


Friday, August 19, 2011

A New Adventure? Yes....? BUT!

It has been one of my favourite places in Mindanao. Just after couple after hours, when I left this place rushing home I got the sad message, that three miners have been killed due a landslide.


I kept on visiting those areas since my first visit in 1982. I kept on archiving video shots of people being happy and "out of breath" discovering milligrams of "certain gold". 


Sad to say, another landslide happened now (while writing this post)! in the Province of Sitio Tagurong, New Bataan, Compostella Valley.

Born To Praise Concert in Davao City

The EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3 FM in partnership with Bantay Bata 163 and ABS-CBN brings you

EVA SABINIANO,

a settle, Washington Asian-American Idol Champion and twice Gospel Music Champion.

Location: CAP Grand Auditorium Davao City on August 24, 2011 at 7 p.m.

Ticket prizes: 100 Pesos - regular / 50 Pesos for students. 



To avail tickets call EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3 FM 082 - 297 32 15. See you on August 24!

All proceeds will go to Bantay Bata 163 and the victims of the recent flash floods in Davao City.

By the way, EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3 FM brings you positive music and powerful messages. This station is a non-profit organization and a broadcasting arm  of UCB-IFA (United Christian Broadcaster Initiative Asia). EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3 FM plays Contemporary Christian Music from pop to hip hop to alternative and gospel songs AND MANY MORE. It plays music from a wide range of Christian artists of various nationalities and has been supporting local contemporary Christian artists. 

"Positive music, powerful message" and the goal to help changes lives for good! That's EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3, which really makes the difference. Tune in and you'll be enlightened.

Visit: www.davao.theedge.ph

Thursday, August 18, 2011

New School Buildings in Davao City District I

House assistant majority leader Karlo B. Nograles has announced that 20 schools in Davao City's First District stand to benefit from the school building program under the Nograles "Oplan Kaalam". Five if the schools buildings are already completed, while 6 others are now undergoing construction. Nine more buildings are scheduled for construction.

Karlo Nograles said: "Our support for the less-privileged acquire the best free education possible is a continuing commitment".

The five completed school buildings are in Catalunan Pequeno National High School, Baliok Elementary School, Magallanes Elementary School, Cataluna Grande High School and Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Elementary School.


Light Berlin Classic Music With Paul Lincke

Classic Music doesn't only mean Bach, Beethoven or Chopin. How about Paul Lincke?

Check out more here:

www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Monday, August 15, 2011

No Perils in Sarangani Oil Spills


This photo, taken out of a coast guard helicopter, should tell us and the entire world : There are no perils in Sarangani Oil Spills. i have joined several helicopter flights regarding other topics. I experienced the difficulties stating issues....

This was also the assurance of the Philippine coast Guard in the wake of the latest marine accident in Sarangani Bay, one of my most favourite places in Mindanao, when two vessels collided.

About 3,000 liters of oil spilled from M'V Bulk Carrier,which consequently sank.

Local official and a lot of residents, contacting me via Facebook and Twitter, were fearful that the oil sheen located 4,4 nautical miles off Maasim (following "offical reports'?!) would reach the shore and cause damage to to marine life.

Hay naku! It seems (official government and responsible people!) really don't understand what's going on here. Heaven forbid!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Mindanao To Be Prioritize?

(Mount Apo in Mindanao)

Newly sworn Senator Aquilino Martin "Koko" Pimentel III promised to prioritize Mindanao during the remainder of his term.

I quote him: "I request for the understanding of the brothers and sisters in Visayas, Metro Manila, and Luzon, if I prioritize mindanao in my time and my resources under my office", Pimentel said several days ago at the Provincial Capitol Gym in Mati City, Davao Oriental.

The new senator chose the city because of the overwhelming number of votes he got there.


"Let us give Mindanao a chance!" Hopefully these are not empty words again by a politician. Pimentel stressed also that he has received a sworn affidavit from Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Zaldy Ampatuan that he will use a basis in filing cases against those who comitted electoral fraud in Maguindanao.

Anton Dvorak - Another Classical Composer Helping Me Relaxing On This Wonderful Sunday

Check out more about him:

http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Maguindanao Clashes Displace Villagers

Peace in Mindanao - unfortunately a never ending story and for many foreigners and outsiders almost not easy to understand analayze... .

Here is more:

Maguindanao clashes displace villagers

Friday, August 12, 2011

Deutsches Oktoberfest in Davao City/German Octoberfest in Davao City

That's the original Oktoberfest in Munich at night...

In Davao City we all are getting the chance to celebrate Oktoberfest again in SWISS DELI and RESTAURANT in Damosa, Davao City on October 8, 2011 from 11 to 15 o'clock. Great original German food buffet and one free beer or soft drink as well as fun and original music with the great musician ROLF from Manila are waiting for you. Reservations please per telephon call: Rossana Balcom-Doring, 082 - 227 1761.

In Davao City bekommen wir alle wieder einmal die Chance, OKTOBERFEST im SWISS DELI und Retaurant in Damosa, Davao City am 8. Oktober 2011 von 11 bis 15 Uhr feiern zu koennen. Ein grossartiges deutsches Buffet mit einem freien Bier oder Softdrink sowie Spass und Witz und originale Musik mit dem grossartigen Musiker ROLF erwarten Sie. Reservierungen bitte per Telefonanruf: Rossana Balcom-Doring, 082 - 227 1761.


Monday, August 8, 2011

Racial Prejudices?

In all parts of our globe we find ethical hierarchy. It's an indirect status with fixed judgements and points of view. Social distance and discrimination predominate and make it easier to use categories such as "race", "naiton" or "culture".Social indifferences have been built up.

We can find he refusal because of the different skin color or adopted biological differences. We see misinterpretation of poverty and backwardness. We say of every refugee, i.e., that he seeks asylum.

Most racial prejudices have its  roots from the heritage of colonial supremacy. Justification of slavery goes back to the 17th century. In early colonial history skin color was not the main reason, it was the paganism of original inhabitants in America, Africa and Australia. bringing Christianity started the forward roll.

Terms such as "Indian" and "Negro" an be found even in world's literature: the good-natured "Winnetou" (German Karl May, 1842-1912); "Friday" (Freitag), the noble savage in "Robinson Crusoe" (Daniel Defoe, England, 1660-1731); or "Uncle Tom" (Harriet Beecher-Stowe, USA, 1811-1896).

Political conflicts between "white colonial supremacies" and "colored subjects" have been explained and described as racial segregation - many times instigated by Christian missionaries. Innumerable examples in world history proves brutal force and power up to genocide.

Reacial prejudices?

"Love your enemy as yourself!" (Leviciticus 19:18). Am I am enemy as expatriate in the Philippines?

"When alien live besides you in yourland, do not mistreat him. The alien living living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself...." (Leviticus 19:33,34).


Saturday, August 6, 2011

Again" Do You Like To Study in Germany? Nochmals: Moechten Sie in Deutschland studieren?

I published already earlier about my appointment as DAAD consultant in Davao City/Mindanao. After signing the Memorandum of Agreement some days ago, I will be having my office from next week on every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 am in the DOST (Department of Science and Technology) - Regional Office XI, Corner Dumanlas and Friendship Roads, Bajada, Davao City.

Telephone: 082 - 2271313 and 227 - 5672. You can also reach me via email doringklaus@gmail.com.

Further information will be published here. I am also planning to start a serial regarding the most common question regarding studying in German or availing scholarships.

My office schedule might be variable from time to time. 

Personal: I like to express again my dearest gratitude to the DOST director Dr. Anthony Sales providing me with an office in the DOST building.

New SSS Guidelines Bared

Also being an SSS member in the Philippines I learned that SSS has cut down its interest rates and relaxed its lending requirements to enable more companies to avail themselves of its social and business loans. The agency revised its loan guidelines to give companies easier access to credit, boost employment and expand SSS membership.

The interest rate of loan granted will remain fixed for a period of one year. The loan will be subject to change based on the prevailing interest rate on its anniversary month to match market rates. ]

Under the new guidelines, employers can use the loan to acquire existing structures, expand and diversify business and fund projects in forest development and sustainable energy.

I learned from SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio de Quiros, Jr., that in a span of over 23 years, SSS has released more than 23 billion Pesos to fund more then 5,000 projects that have generated more then 99,000 jobs, created more then 4,000 hospital beds and many things more.

Interested employers can contact the SSS Corporate Bonds and Loans Department at 02 - 920-6401 local 5113 and 5115 or send an email to urbanogm@sss.gov.ph.