Philippine-German Relations - Philippinisch-Deutsche Beziehungen (I)

 

In 1984, I met my mentor the late Professor Dr. Hermogenes E. Bacareza. During that time, he became the chaplain of the Philippine community in Berlin. 

I learned a lot from you, "Father Gene" - then Monsignor... .

One thing, I have been always interested in, has been (and is still!) the history of Philippine-German relations. Father Gene published a lot of books about it in the Philippines - unfortunately only in English. The close relations between the Philippines and the Federal Republic of Germany have been evident in all aspects, especially in the economic and cultural fields, as former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo stated in one of her forewords. Yes, it's true: from the 1970s to the 1990s, several agreements have been made on financial and technical cooperation, in which Germany has become one of the most active partners in the progress and development of the Philippines.

There are a lot of dynamics of Philippine-German partnerships. Father Gene taught me a lot. It helped me to understand especially Filipino culture and to overcome the culture clash, while living in the Philippines for good.

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1984 traf ich meinen Mentor Professor Dr. Hermogenes E. Bacareza zum ersten Mal. Während dieser Zeit war er der Kaplan der Philippinischen Gemeinde zu Berlin. 

Ich habe viel von Dir ,"Vater Gene" (später Monsignor), gelernt!

An einer Sache war und bin ich bis heute immer noch interessiert: das ist die Geschichte der philippinisch-deutschen Beziehungen. "Vater Gene" hat mehrere Bücher über dieses Thema geschrieben, die auf den Philippinen auch veröffentlicht wurden. Leider nur in Englisch. Die engen Beziehungen zwischen den Philippinen und der Bundesrepublik Deutschland beweisen sich in vielen Aspekten, besonders, wenn es zu den Themen Wirtschaft und Kultur kommt, wie die frühere Präsidentin Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in einem ihrer verschiedenen Vorworte zum Ausdruck brachte. Ja, es stimmt wirklich: zwischen den Siebzigern und Neunzigern wurden verschiedene Vereinbarungen auf den finanziellen und technischen Sektoren getroffen und unterzeichnet. Deutschland entwickelte sich zu einem der aktivsten Partner für die Philippinen.

Es gibt eine Reihe von dynamischen Beispielen, wenn wir über philippinisch-deutsche Freundschaft oder Partnerschaft sprechen. "Vater Gene" hat mir viele Beispiele gelehrt. Es hat mir sehr geholfen, die philippinische Kultur zu verstehen und den Kulturschock zu bewältigen, nachdem ich mich entschied, auf den Philippinen für immer zu leben!

After a three-year break due to the pandemic, the Quiapo Church sets up ...

 

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Jan 5, 2024 #MBNews #NewsPH #News

After a three-year break due to the pandemic, the Quiapo Church in Manila, also known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene, is all set for the highly anticipated celebration of the Feast of the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene this year. Here are the things that should be expected as the Feast of the Black Nazarene nears. #MBNews #NewsPH #News #Nazareno2024 #Nazareno #Quiapo

Davaoeños urged to follow 8 rules

By Philippine News Agency

January 5, 2024 40

DAVAO CITY: The city government has called on residents to observe road discipline and community safety through eight rules as the new year starts.

The local government said Davaoeños should adhere to the use of pedestrian lanes for safe crossing of the streets to avoid "jaywalking penalties" as embodied under the Comprehensive Transport and Traffic Code of Davao City.

"Secondly, the public should also use overpasses to ensure safe crossing of roads," the city government said in a statement Thursday.

It also emphasized the proper parking of vehicles in designated areas to avoid inconvenience to other motorists and ensure safe sidewalks for pedestrians.

Fourth on the list is the "don't drink and drive" rule under the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law or RA 10586, and fifth is the observance of the city's Speed Limit Ordinance.

Meanwhile, for community safety, Davaoeños are urged to practice proper waste disposal in designated areas.

"Davaoeños are urged to avoid littering and to only throw waste in garbage cans," the statement said, adding that the measure aligns with the prevention of dengue under the locality's Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Prevention Program.

"If our environment is clean, we can lessen bacteria. Also, if our environment is clean we will not have open containers which can be a breeding place for mosquitos," Tomas Ababon, the city health officer in charge, said.

Davaoeños are also urged to follow the Anti-Nuisance Ordinance, which limits loud noise until 10 p.m.