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 kรถnnten. Ich mรถchte Ihnen in Zukunft "zwischen den Zeilen" einige zusรคtzlichen Dinge berichten und erzรคhlen. Viel Spass beim Lesen und Gute Unterhaltung!


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Thursday, October 13, 2022

๐†๐จ๐ฏ ๐†๐จ๐ง๐ณ๐š๐ ๐š: “๐ˆ๐ญ’๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ…๐š๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐š๐ค๐ฒ๐š๐ง ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐š๐ง ๐ฎ๐  ๐š๐ฌ๐š ๐ญ๐š ๐ฉ๐š๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ,” ๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐๐Ž’๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘-๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐„๐‹๐€ ๐ฅ๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ 


Davao de Oro— “It’s the boat, it’s the ship, the very vehicle nga sakyan natong tanan ug asa ta padung... we need your utmost cooperation, we need your prayers nga magkahiusa gyud ta nga mapadayun natong smooth-sailing ang pagpadagan sa atong barko hangtud muabot ta didtu sa 2025,” Gov. Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga Gonzaga said as she led the ceremonial launching and signing of the pledge and commitment of support for the 2023–2025 Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) on October 10, 2022.

The ELA 2023-2025 is a term-based strategic plan of the executive-legislative department for the next three years that would bring significant changes to the lives of the people of Davao de Oro. It is the blueprint or guide toward the direction of progress and development in the province. This consisted of the proposed programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) for the province focusing on five (5) governance sectors such as social services, economic development and poverty reduction, physical and infrastructure development, environmental management, and local administration and financial management.



"The ELA is the very document containing sa mga nasabutan nga pagplastar ug implementar nga mga proyekto ug serbisyo sa probinsya. This is our very document to you, dear people, kung asa mo dal-on ni Gov Dot-dot ug Vice Gov Tyron apil ang mga board members ug atong department heads," Gov. Gonzaga said.

Governor Gonzaga congratulated the technical working group and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan headed by Vice Governor Uy, who lent their time and efforts in scrutinizing the prioritized programs even with the limited funds and resources to come. She also extended gratitude to the employees and the people of Davao de Oro for sending their sentiments that led to the realization of ELA.

“Kani napahitabo tungod kamo mismo nagpakabana, nitingog mo nga mao ni ato atimanon. Mag-ampo mi nga atoa gyud ning masunod, magampo pud mi nga kamo magpabiling magbinantayon,” Gov. Gonzaga said.

Vice Governor Uy, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, department heads, national government agencies (NGAs), and employees joined the governor in fully supporting the vision, mission, and goals of the provincial government.

Meanwhile, DILG Provincial Director Noel C. Duarte said that every public servant should serve the people with integrity, trust, and a sense of commitment.

“Today, we will be forging our commitment as government public servants. We must live with the vision of the province... responsive to the needs of every Dabawenyos," PD Duarte said. (๐ฝ. ๐น๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘›๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘ง, ๐‘ƒโ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘  ๐‘๐‘ฆ ๐ด . ๐ท๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ๐‘Ž๐‘œ)

PH reserves down to $95-B

by Lee C. Chipongian, Manila Bulletin


In defending the peso vis-ร -vis the strong US dollar, the country’s foreign exchange reserves has fallen to a 30-month low of $95.014 billion as of end-September this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported over the weekend.

Based on BSP data, the gross international reserves (GIR) has lost $5.84 billion since June 1 when the local currency started to rapidly depreciate from P52.4 to P55.02 versus the greenback by June 30.

The GIR is BSP’s war chest against speculative attacks against the peso. Speculative attacks on currencies occur when there is excessive, large volume of foreign exchange selling in the hope that the central bank will run out of reserves and thus a currency crisis will ensue, and speculators with a foreign currency hoard will be able to dictate market price.

Bank teller counting P1,000 bills/Bloomberg photo

It was in July when the GIR first dropped to below the $100 billion level after peaking at $108.79 billion in December 2021.

In July and August, the BSP recorded the exchange rate at P54, P55 and P56. The peso broke its 2004 record low of P56.45 in September. It was also in September when the peso also breached P57, P58 and P59 which was its new all-time low.

The BSP insisted it does not target an exchange rate but it will intervene in the spot market to ease pressures off the peso. The Monetary Board has already raised the policy rate by a cumulative 225 basis points (bps) to smoothen exchange rate volatilities.

Along with the BSP rate hikes, the central bank has been releasing foreign reserves to curb further peso depreciation. However, the central bank’s exchange rate policy continue to support a freely floating exchange rate system where the BSP leaves it to market forces to dictate the exchange rate level.

The BSP will only enter the spot market to ensure “order and temper destabilizing swings” in the peso-US dollar rate. And, if needed, the BSP will release US dollar liquidity to supply legitimate demands for foreign currency.

After dropping to below the $100 billion level in July, the GIR continued to decline to $97.44 billion in August and $95.01 billion in September.

The current GIR was $11.58 billion lower compared to same period in September 2021.

At $95.01 billion, the BSP still consider this level as “more than adequate external liquidity buffer” which was equivalent to 7.6 months’ worth of imports of goods and payments of services and primary income. It was also about 6.8 times the country’s short-term external debt based on original maturity and 4.1 times based on residual maturity.

From August’s GIR of $97.44 billion, the reserves declined by $2.43 billion month-on-month. According to the BSP, the month-on-month decrease “reflected mainly the National Government’s payments of its foreign currency debt obligations and downward adjustment in the value of the BSP’s gold holdings due to the decrease in the price of gold in the international market.”

The GIR is composed of BSP’s reserve assets as foreign investments, gold reserves, foreign exchange, reserve position in the International Monetary Fund or IMF, and special drawing rights.

In September, BSP’s managed foreign investments amounted to $80.62 billion, down from August’s $82.73 billion and from same period last year’s $89.70 billion.

Gold holdings also dropped to $8.33 billion in September versus $8.53 billion previously, and from $8.85 billion same time in 2021. The foreign exchange component of the GIR in September totaled $1.67 billion, down from the previous month’s $1.77 billion.

Last Sept. 16, the Monetary Board approved revised external accounts to reflect the latest developments in the international environment.

The BSP revised the GIR projection lower to $99 billion in 2022 from its previous estimate of $105 billion.

Basically, the GIR is BSP’s foreign assets invested in foreign-issued securities, monetary gold, and foreign exchange. The emerging 2022 GIR is equivalent to 7.5 months import cover, lower than the previous forecast of eight months of import cover.

Precious Paula Nicole pops off as the Philippines’ first Drag Race Superstar

by Manila Bulletin Entertainment

After an exciting two months of Pinoy-flavored mini and maxi challenges, fierce runway looks, and regular doses of drama, Precious Paula Nicole bested 11 other Filipino drag queens to become the Philippines’ first-ever Drag Race Superstar.


The hit global drag phenomenon “Drag Race Philippines” historic first season premiered on August
17, 2022, on discovery+, HBO GO, and WOW Presents Plus featuring 12 of the fiercest, most
fabulous Filipino drag artists from all over the world competing for the crown.


The Precious Bicolana Queen and member of the drag group “Divine Divas”, first entered the werk
room in a campy ensemble reflective of her playful personality. From the beginning of the competition, she showcased true creativity, uniqueness, nerve, and talent which helped her gain the title of president and number one competitor at the Ru-lections.

Her ‘Regine Velasquez’ performance garnered praise from the “Asia’s Songbird” herself during the OPM Divas: The Rusical and her Pearl of the Orient Seas look proved that she could serve eleganza extravaganza.

Quickly enough, Precious Paula Nicole became a crowd favorite especially when her heart shone through during Twinning! as she transformed her youngest brother into a drag queen. She not only showcased the best of Pinoy drag but also embodied the Filipino spirit of unconditional love and dedication to
family.


“Life is precious and so are we. Let’s continue to inspire and let’s continue to love”, said Precious
Paula Nicole in the finale of “Drag Race Philippines” Season One.


The other finalists also served their remarkable talent and tenacity. Eva Le Queen, best known for
her Snatch Game performance as comedian Rufa Mae Quinto, brought out the Tampalpukean in
every viewer, gaining the respect of many for her poise and wisdom. Marina Summers, a fan-
favorite who served sultry summer looks, charmed the country with her wit and humor. Finally,
Xilhouete, respectable drag mother to many, wow-ed the fans with not just couture-inspired looks
but also her determination and will to be worthy of one of the spots in the finale.


In the finale, viewers were welcomed by the S1 queens of “Drag Race Philippines” and an electric
performance by “Drag Race Philippines” host, Paolo Ballesteros.

The Miss Congeniality title was bestowed to Lady Morgana before the final four showdowns. Kicking off the final lip sync battles were Eva Le Queen and Precious Paula Nicole followed by Marina Summers and Xilhouete.

It ultimately came down to Precious Paula Nicole and Marina Summers who performed Sirena by Gloc-
9 for the crown. Precious Paula Nicole secured her victory, receiving a one-year supply of ONE/SIZE
beauty cosmetics by Patrick Starrr and P1,000,000 powered by Kumu.


With its healthy dose of creativity, ingenuity, and drama, the first season of “Drag Race Philippines”
has garnered global attention. Though the season may have ended, fans can rewatch all episodes
on discovery+, HBO Go, and WOW Presents Plus.

“Drag Race Philippines” is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc in
conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell,
and RuPaul Charles serving as executive producers on the series.


Download and subscribe to discovery+ available across multiple platforms, including connected
TVs, web, mobile, and tablets. For the latest updates and promos, follow discovery+ on Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter. “Drag Race Philippines” is also available on HBO GO.

Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe, and Skycable. Follow HBO GO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Palace to launch programs vs fake news, says Garafil

by Argyll Cyrus Geducos, Manila Bulletin

The Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) said that it will be implementing programs to combat the spread of fake news in the country after recognizing that the circulation of erroneous content is a problem that must be resolved.

Office of the Press Secretary officer-in-charge Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil (RTVM Screenshot)

OPS officer-in-charge Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil said this after a new Pulse Asia survey showed that 9 of 10 Filipino adults think the proliferation of fake news in the country is a problem.

In a press briefing, Garafil agreed that spreading fake news is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

She said the OPS would come out with programs to combat fake news.

“Ito po ay isang seryosong bagay na tututukan ng OPS. Kaya nga ngayon, Sir, meron kaming mga programa na ile-lay-down in the coming days (This is a serious issue that the OPS is looking into. That’s why we will be laying down programs in the coming days),” she said.

“We will let you know kasi gusto rin talaga natin na ma-address itong mga problema ng fake news (because we also want to address this problem about fake news),” she added.

Last month, former Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the OPS was willing to work with Congress to push for legislation to address the spread of disinformation and fake news.

She said this after she admitted that there was no budget yet for efforts to fight misinformation in her office’s proposed budget for 2023.

“Nagbigay rin tayo ng suporta sa Kongreso para sa panukalang batas sa paglaban sa fake news at disinformation (We showed our support to Congress for a proposed law against fake news and disinformation),” Angeles said on September 2.

“Handang magbigay at magsumite ang ating opisina ng suhestiyon at impormasyon na kinakailangan para makamtan natin ang ‘whole-of-government’ approach kontra fake news (Our office is prepared to give suggestions and information necessary to achieve a ‘whole-of-government’ approach against fake news),” she added.