A German Expat in The Philippines - Ein deutscher Auswanderer auf den Philippinen: Dec 16, 2023

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!

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Possible cyclone could enter PAR as 'Simbang Gabi' starts — PAGASA

James Relativo - Philstar.com

December 16, 2023 | 12:54pm

MANILA, Philippines — PAGASA is closely monitoring a developing low pressure area (LPA) situated east of Mindanao, a weather disturbance that shows potential for intensification into a tropical depression.

There are indications it could enter the Philippine area of responsibility by Saturday.

The LPA was last seen 1,225 kilometers east of southeastern Mindanao, according to DOST-PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina in a forecast shortly before 5 a.m.

"Based on our last satellite images, [the LPA] is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility," said Badrina on Saturday morning in Filipino.

"It could enter the PAR this Saturday, and we are not discounting the possibility of it intensifying into a tropical storm."

PAGASA predicted one tropical cyclone before Christmas and possibly another before the year ends.

Badrina's forecast came as the traditional nine-day Simbang Gabi (Misa de Gallo) began early Saturday morning, with Catholics flocking to churches until Christmas eve.

"Whether it becomes a tropical cyclone or not, we expect that the low pressure area... will bring rains especially starting tomorrow, particularly in the eastern section of Mindanao and Visayas," the PAGASA official added.

"It could also be the case that, because of the expected shear line in the next few days, parts of Bicol Region could experience some rains."

If the low pressure area strengthens into a cyclone and enters the PAR, it will be named "Kabayan." This could mark the 11th cyclone to enter the region in 2023."

From aides to RNs: DOH honors newly registered nursing scholars

BY RHOWEN DEL ROSARIO

Dec 15, 2023 07:53 PM

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, on Friday, Dec.15, honored the 147 new registered nurses who were scholars of the department's nursing scholarship program.

DOH said that out of the 179 scholars who took the recent nursing board examination, 147 passed and are now officially registered nurses (RNs).

READ:

https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/4/doh-welcomes-new-nurses

The DOH scholarship program, launched in partnership with the Carl Balita Review Center (CBRC), offers free online review and mentorship to aspiring nurses to help nursing graduates take the board exam with ease.

READ:

https://mb.com.ph/1970/1/1/free-online-review-offered-for-nle-retakers

It said it is open to nursing graduates who are currently working in private hospitals, government hospitals, private companies, and other government institutions.

Also, the scholars are not required to have a “service contract” after they graduate, as they are free to choose where they want to work.

“The CBRC does not require the scholars to have a service contract as all we want is for them to pass the board and join our nursing force,” CBRC Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Carl E. Balita said.

He stressed that this partnership aims “to create a model that helps them to undergo review while working and without any bond of service.”

“Wherever these new nurses may choose to go, the beneficiary remains to be humanity and career advancement is their choice,” he added.

Balita, however, hoped that many of these new nurses would choose to serve the Philippines, especially amidst the high demand for Filipino professional nurses abroad.

Meanwhile, Herbosa commended the program's success and pledged to continue this project as a “public-private partnership to benefit the health human resources of our health care system.”

Melai Cantiveros brings house down with funny speech at Asia Artist Awards

BY JONATHAN HICAP

Dec 15, 2023 01:02 PM

Filipino actress Melai Cantiveros-Francisco brought laughter to the delight of the audience and stars at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) in the Philippines on Dec. 14 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

Cantiveros-Francisco, star of the film “Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul,” was given the Best Actor Award at the AAA along with Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Lee Dong-hwi and Lee Joon-hyuk.

Filipino actress Melai Cantiveros-Francisco on the red carpet at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) on Dec. 14 at the Philippine Arena (Jonathan Hicap)

Wearing a pink gown, Cantiveros-Francisco elicited laughter and cheers from the audience as she made her speech for the award.

“Magandang buhay (Good life). If someone question why I have award, don’t worry I question too,” she said.

She added, “Because I just received award all of my life from my mother and father every time they are angry too.”

“Tonight my heart is very ‘kuwan’...the best. I think because God moves in mysterious ways. And it because of the Pulp Studio, my Pulp Live World, Pulp Studio family. To my director of ‘Ma’am Chief,’ Madame Kring Kim, Sir Jimmy Kim and to my producer, I cannot believe the food that they eat, why they choose me,” she said.

Melai added, “To Sir Vernon Go and Inang Reyna, Happee Sy-Go, thank you so much for this award. Thank you AAA. I cannot believe this happening. I’m so, I’m very sorry to the Koreans I acted like this. But I’m so overwhelmed to this kind of award. And I offer this award to my co-actors in this movie. I love you all. Thank you Lord. To my family, we will serve the Lord.”

“Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul” is Pulp Studios’ first film project and it was shot in South Korea and the Philippines. It was released in Philippine cinemas on Nov. 15.

The 2023 AAA was presented by Pulp Live World, Star News and TONZ Entertainment. Its sponsors were Metrobank, Smart x VIU, McDonald's, Colgate, and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines. Its broadband partner was PLDT x Smart, and the livestream partner was Lazada.

Western Visayas residents receive livelihood boost through Cayetano-DSWD partnership

PRESS RELEASE

December 15, 2023

Hundreds of residents from the provinces of Antique and Guimaras received livelihood aid from the offices of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano on December 11 and 12, 2023.

The two-day visit of their offices in Western Visayas reached out to different sectors in partnership with the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), which aims to provide capacity-building to improve the beneficiaries' socio-economic status.

On December 11, 140 women and farmers from San Remigio, Antique, received livelihood assistance of P15,000 each. Playing a vital role in making the outreach activity a success, San Remigio Mayor Margarito "Mar" Mission Jr. expressed his gratitude to the senators for the support for Antiqueños.

“We’re so grateful to all your help to my constituents here in San Remigio. The 140 beneficiaries of the livelihood program are experiencing a 360-degree turnaround in their lives because you've given them a chance to start anew,” he said.

The following day, the offices of the Cayetanos proceeded to Guimaras to extend aid to 400 women and small business owners of the province. With the assistance of Governor Joaquin Carlos “JC” Nava, deserving members of these sectors were provided livelihood assistance.

Among the beneficiaries was Roselyn Lucbane from Buenavista, who shared that she had longed to start a business but financial constraints have held her back. Now, with the support she received, it is possible for her to finally pursue her business endeavors.

“Salamat po sa binigay niyo sa amin na tulong. Kung hindi po dahil sa inyo, hindi po kami magkakaroon ng pagkakataon na makapag-hanapbuhay. ‘Wag po kayong magsawa na tumulong sa mga mahihirap,” she said.

From the municipality of San Lorenzo, Lylanie Ayos, another beneficiary, thanked God for using Senators Alan and Pia as instruments to positively impact and change their lives.

“Malaking tulong po ito sa pang-hanapbuhay, may pagkukunan na po kami ng pang-araw-araw namin. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa Diyos dahil binigyan Niya kami ng mga tao na tululong sa amin, sina Senator Pia at Alan Peter Cayetano,” she said.

Senators Alan and Pia have been working together with different agencies to reach different provinces across the country to deliver essential aid to marginalized Filipinos.

Days before the visit to Western Visayas, their offices had already extended assistance to Cagayan de Oro, Palawan, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).###