This might not be the typical expat blog, written by a German expat, living in the Philippines since 1999. It's different. In English and in German. Check it out! Enjoy reading!
Dies mag' nun wirklich nicht der typische Auswandererblog eines Deutschen auf den Philippinen sein. Er soll etwas anders sein. In Englisch und in Deutsch! Viel Spass beim Lesen!
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!
Visitors of germanexpatinthephilippines/Besucher dieser Webseite.Ich liebe meine Flaggensammlung!
View from an aerial inspection in Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro on February 7, 2024.
Philstar.com
February 19, 2024 | 1:38pm
Presidential Communications Office
MANILA, Philippines — Damage to infrastructure due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Davao and Caraga regions has reached more than P1 billion, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Monday.
The floods and landslides impacted 216 facilities, bringing the cost of infrastructure damage to P1.19 billion.
An additional 1,762 houses were also reported damaged by the NDRRMC.
Agricultural damage in Davao and Caraga, meanwhile, was estimated at P558.25 million. Around 19,000 farmers and fishers in those two regions were affected.
According to the disaster agency, over 1.56 million people from Mindanao were impacted by the floods and landslides. Of the figure, 210,740 were displaced from their homes.
NDRRMC reported that the death toll has risen to 98. It also said that 35 people were injured, while eight were missing.
However, a separate count by the provincial government of Davao de Oro showed that 98 dead bodies were recovered following a massive landslide in Brgy. Masara, a gold-mining village in Maco town. Eight individuals remained missing.
Last week, the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice called on the government to declare a state of climate emergency in Mindanao as floods, landslides and drought affect communities in the country’s south.
University of Santo Tomas began its post-Eya Laure era with a stunning straight-set victory against powerhouse National University, 25-19, 25-23, 25-22, to pick up their opening-season win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
University of Santo Tomas began its post-Eya Laure era with a stunning straight-set victory against powerhouse National University, 25-19, 25-23, 25-22, to pick up their opening-season win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
In a battle of early contenders and last season’s semifinal pairing, the Golden Tigresses' collective effort became the key in pulling off the massive upset over their previous Final Four tormentor.
UST stuns NU in straight sets. (UAAP Media)
UST playmaker Cassie Carballo’s balanced distribution led four players to a double-digit outing with 20 excellent sets on top of six points off two blocks and four crucial services aces made in the third frame.
Rookie Angge Poyos posted a team-high 16 points built on 13 attacks and three blocks, while Regina Jurado and Jonna Perdido contributed 12 markers apiece off a combined 24 kills.
Margaret Banagua provided a 10-point performance with seven points and three blocks.
Locked at 14-all in three closing chapter, the Golden Tigresses unleashed a 6-0 run highlighted by Carballo in the service area.
Although NU came within one, 22-21, through a powerful hit from the back row by Vange Alinsug, Alyssa Solomon committed an attack error off a faulty set by Camilla Lamina before Perdido and Jurado finished off the Lady Bulldogs.
Interestingly, it was UST that ended NU’s 20-game winning stretch last season in the early eliminations before they squared off in the Final Four.
Despite losing Laure and Imee Hernandez to the pro, the Golden Tigresses are in safe hands as Jurado and Perdido continued to step up.
Meanwhile, Solomon and Alinsug carried the fight on the losing end with 16 and 11 points, respectively, as NU opened its season with a sorry loss.
The winner of MUPh 2024 will succeed incumbent queen Michelle Marquez-Dee and represent the country in the 73rd edition of Miss Universe in Mexico City.
The 55 official candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2024
A record 55 beautiful ladies from different parts of the country were presented as official delegates of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Manila on Sunday, Feb 18. The number represents a 30 percent increase from last year's contestants, who totaled 38.
Previous winners of international pageants walked alongside hopeful, new faces in what pageant watchers described this early as "bardagulan" or "bloodbath" because of the expected tight race for the crown.
Dia Mate, the current girlfriend of rocker Juan Karlos Labajo, is competing in MUPH 2024 as Miss Cavite
The winner of MUPh 2024 will succeed incumbent queen Michelle Marquez-Dee and represent the country in the 73rd edition of Miss Universe in Mexico City.
This year's MUPH has a couple of firsts in its history. One is the scrapping of the age limit to reflect the decision of the parent Miss Universe Organization.
National athlete Alexie Mae Brooks is Miss Iloilo
This allowed those 29 years old and above to compete. Second is selecting the candidates through the Accredited Partners Program of the respective localities instead of the previous application and screening process. National Director Shamcey Supsup-Lee remarked that the new system hopes to "even the playing field and provide women in the provinces with an equal opportunity."
The youngest candidates in MUPH 2024 are 18 years old, while the oldest is 39. Ten delegates represent several Filipino communities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Justine Tarah Marie Valencia is a cum laude graduate from the University of Baguio
Five of the beauties have placed in pageants abroad, namely Miss International 2018 first runner-up Ahtisa Manalo, Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2022 Alexandra Mae Rosales, Miss Tourism International 2019 Cyrille Payumo, Miss Intercontinental 2014 second runner-up Kris Tiffany Janson and Miss Intercontinental 2015 first runner-up Christi McGarry.
Ahtisa Manalo (Portrait images of candidates by Noli Berioso of OPMB Worldwide)
The complete list of MUPH delegates is as follows:
1. Elaine Bernales (Albay)
2. Joanna Marie Thornley (Angeles)
3. Kymberlee Street (Australia)
4. Yvonne Catamco (Bacolod)
5. Victoria Velasquez Vincent (Bacoor)
6. JustineTarah Valencia (Baguio)
7. Juvel Ducay (Bantayan Island)
8. Mariztella Ilagan Lat (Batangas)
9. Bianca Gaviola (Bohol)
10. Natasha Jane Bajuyo (Bukidnon)
11. Chelsea Manalo (Bulacan)
12. Daniella Villar (Cabanatuan)
13. Lynn Eirene Lomongo (Cagayan De Oro)
14. Stacey Gabriel (Cainta)
15. Rethiana Rosa (Camiguin)
16. Dia Mate (Cavite)
17. Kris Tiffany Janson (Cebu)
18. Maria Isabel Pelayo (Davao City)
19. Joanna Puyod Yulo (Davao Region)
20. Matea Mahal Smith (Florida)
21. Patricia Bianca Tapia (Hawaii
22. Alexie Brooks (Iloilo)
23. Natasha Jung (Kananga)
24. Alexandra Mae Rosales (Laguna)
25. Angel Rose Tambal (Leyte)
26. Rikki Mae dela Peña (Lucban)
27. Victoria Leslie Ingram (Mandaue)
28. Ysabel Macuja (Manila)
29. Elle Hollman (Mariveles)
30. Mary Yasol (Miami)
31. Mary Rose Guiral (Naic)
32. Kayla Jean Carter (Northern California)
33. Maica Cabling Martinez (Nueva Ecija)
34. Zoleil Mellane Taño (Occidental Mindoro)
35. Hershey Mhae Senit (Pagadian City)
36. Raven Doctor (Palawan)
37. Cyrille Payumo (Pampanga)
38. Grace Jineah Chua Lumague (Pangasinan)
39. Selena Alexis Antonio Reyes (Pasig)
40. Lorraine Ojimba (Quezon City)
41. Ma. Ahtisa Manalo (Quezon Province)
42. Stephanie Faye Gerona (Quirino)
43. Eunice D. Deza (San Pablo, Laguna)
44. Joshell de Ocampo (Siargao)
45. Janet Lyn Hammond (Southern California)
46. Jenina Lui (Sydney)
47. Tamara Ocier (Tacloban)
48. Christi Lynn McGarry (Taguig)
49. Mary Josephine Paaske (Talisay City)
50. Kim Irish Placibe (Toledo City)
51. Zhyra Mae Cabalza (Tuguegarao)
52. Christina dela Cruz Chalk (United Kingdom)
53. Denise Nicole Mababangloob Yujuico (Virginia)
54. Kiara Landon (Washington)
55. Anita Rose Gomez (Zambales)
Alexandra Mae Rosales
The event at Hilton Manila also saw the crowning and appointment of The Miss Philippines beauties to their respective international competitions, namely: Alethea Ambrosio (Miss Supranational Philippines 2024), Blessa Figueroa (Miss Asia Pacific International Philippines 2024), Isabelle De Los Santos (Miss Aura International Philippines 2024), Chantal Elise Schmidt (Miss Eco International Philippines 2024) and Hanna Uyan (Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024).
