Marcos inviting foreign businesses so Filipinos won't leave PH to work abroad

BY ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

Mar 13, 2024 09:39 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Marcos says the government continues to explore avenues for economic growth and employment opportunities both in the Philippines and abroad. 

BERLIN, Germany — President Marcos said that he is courting foreign business leaders to invest or start their businesses in the Philippines not only to help the economy but also to keep Filipinos home with their families instead of working abroad.

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool)

Marcos said this during his meeting with members of the Filipino community here in Berlin on Tuesday evening, March 12 (Germany time).

In his speech, the President recalled how he met and wooed German business leaders to look at the Philippines as an investment hub to help the economy and address both countries' labor issues, particularly Germany's worker shortage.

"Nagbibigay po tayo ng insentibo upang magtayo sila ng kanilang pabrika sa Pilipinas (We are giving them incentives so they would build their factories in the Philippines)," he said.

"Kung kulang na ang mga trabahador sa Germany, bakit hindi dun sa Pilipinas sila magtayo ng planta? Marami silang pagpipilian na magaling, masipag at mapagkakatiwalaang manggagawang Pilipino (If they lack workers in Germany, why not open manufacturing plants in the Philippines? They have a lot of skilled, hardworking, and trustworthy Filipino workers to choose from)," he added.

According to Marcos, the government continues to explore avenues for economic growth and employment opportunities both in the Philippines and abroad.

He reaffirmed his administration's resolve to implement programs that will create sustainable livelihood opportunities in the province, reducing the need for many Filipinos to seek employment overseas.

 "Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang oportunidad ng bawat Pilipino na magkaroon ng kabuhayan ay ating palalaguin upang kayo ay hindi na kailangang lumayo pa inyong mga mahal sa buhay (In the Bagong Pilipinas, we will foster opportunities for Filipinos to work locally so they won't have to leave their loved ones)," the President said.

There are currently at least 35,000 Filipinos living and working in Germany.

Vivamax ramps up the heat with 'Kalikot' and 'T.L.'

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT

Mar 13, 2024 07:14 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Another offering is T.L., a provocative film exploring the consequences of ambition becoming dangerous.

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Arah Alonzo (left) and Shiela Snow

Join Shiela Snow, Arah Alonzo, and Van Allen Ong in their sneaky and lustful encounters in Kalikot, streaming on March 12.

In a film by Temi Cruz Abad, Kalikot tells the story of a part-time auto mechanic who enjoys fixing cars and fantasizing about the woman who lives across the auto shop.

Van Allen Ong plays Arnold, a mechanical engineering student who works part-time at his uncle’s auto shop while on a semester break. One day at work, he sees and gets mesmerized by the sight of Salve, aka Sal (portrayed by Shiela Snow), a beautiful woman who moves into an apartment building just in front of the shop. Arnold has got it down badly for Salve that even during his sexual encounters with Jenna (Arah Alonzo), his no-strings-attached partner and classmate, he still thinks about Salve.  

To Arnold’s luck, Salve visits the shop and has her car serviced, which Arnold gladly takes care of. The young man’s admiration for Salve grows stronger, which Salve finds attractive. Soon, they find themselves having an illicit affair. Worse, Arnold learns that Salve is the newest professor in his college. 

What will be the future of their relationship that began with lustful desires? What other secrets and surprises will Arnold discover about Salve? Will it still please him, or will it become his worst nightmare? 

FROM LEFT: Arah Alonzo, director Temi Cruz Abad, and Shiela Snow

Another offering is T.L., a provocative film exploring the consequences of ambition becoming dangerous.

Directed by Jay Castillo, ‘T.L.’ follows the story of Brenda (Jenn Rosa), a seasoned call center agent who, despite her hard work, finds herself repeatedly overlooked for promotion. Her colleagues allegedly resort to giving sexual favors to their TLs (team leaders) in exchange for promotion.

Although she’s disheartened by her stagnant career, she feels lucky that she gets to work in the same company with her boyfriend, Phil (Armani Hector). They even make time for their sex life while in the office. Their secret encounters come to a halt when Phil gets transferred to a different shift. 

With Phil’s absence comes a new chance for Brenda to climb the corporate ladder when she meets TL Carl (Nico Locco), the man tasked with approving her promotion. Unlike other supervisors rumored to exploit their positions, Carl presents himself with a clean reputation: he is a family man with no hint of scandal. Brenda feels encouraged that her hard work will finally pay off this time.

However, it seems that Carl is harboring a secret life that Brenda will discover one day. Will Brenda finally achieve the promotion she desires? Or will her new TL only cause her more setbacks and heartbreaks? ‘T.L.’ is available for streaming on March 30.

To stream Kalikot and T.L., subscribe to Vivamax at web.vivamax.net or download the app and subscribe via Google Play Store, App Store, or Huawei App Gallery. 

The 34 Very Best German Sayings…EVER! (VII): Aus dem Nähkästchen plaudern

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AuthorMarcel Iseli

7. aus dem Nähkästchen plaudern

‘To talk out of the sewing box.’ That would be the literal translation of “aus dem Nähkästchen” plaudern. But what the heck is that even supposed to mean? Well, it means “to give away secrets,” more specifically telling inside stories.

 That could be at work or also in the office. But where does the sewing box fit into all of this?!? Well, sewing boxes used to be a good place to hide secrets. So in earlier times, women often hid secrets in the sewing box along with their sewing tools.

The sewing box seemed to be the perfect place for secrets, as only women had access to it.  It all makes sense now, right? If not, the following example hopefully clears things up for you!  

Example:

Bei deiner Großmutter ist auch wirklich kein Geheimnis sicher! Die plaudert doch den ganzen Tag aus dem Nähkästchen!  

Translation:

No secret is safe with your grandmother! She talks all day long.  

Public cautioned vs high heat index, scattered rains

Amid the many activities for the Araw ng Dabaw, participants to the festivities are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat brought about by the El Niño season.

Citing a PAGASA El Niño Advisory saying the dry season is expected to last until May this year, City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) Chief Alfredo Baloran reminded Dabawenyos and tourists alike to take necessary precaution against the heat and to use sun protection when going outdoors.

“As we experienced during daytime, taas kaayo ang atong heat index so init gyud siya. Mao na atong ginahatag na mga advisory sa atong mga kaigsoonan especially karon kay naa tay activities for the Araw ng Dabaw (Our heat index is very high it is very hot. That is the advisory for the public especially since we have activities for the Araw ng Dabaw),” Baloran said in an interview with the City Information Office on Monday,

“Always be hydrated ang atong mga kaigsoonon especially the players nga ang events are directly under the heat of the sun— kaning naa sa field (Everyone must always stay hydrated, especially the ones participating in events that are directly under the heat of the sun- those in the field),” he said.

Participants and merrymakers are advised to limit sun exposure to avoid sunburn, hives, and to prevent even more serious health risks such as heatstroke and skin cancer.

CDRRMO-911 responders, he added, have been deployed to key areas of the festivities to respond to emergencies caused by the extreme heat. Baloran said foot medics, ambulances, and BDRRMC personnel trained to respond to medical emergencies are never far from areas of convergence for Araw ng Dabaw.

“Naa diha ang atoang mga medical team. Atong gina-deploy especially sa mga events directly exposed sa adlaw og kadtong mga events pud na nay physical contact (Our medical teams are there. We deployed them especially to events directly exposed to the sun and to events that require physical contact),” Baloran said.

Apart from this, the CDRRMO also advised the public to take extra measures for the weather as rain showers have also been experienced amid the extreme heat.

“Ang atong pahimangno is init during the daytime but in the afternoon naay scattered rain showers and localized thunderstorms … Slowly, nagasulod na pud ang La Niña so we are preparing (Our reminder is that it is hot during the daytime and in the afternoon there are scattered rain showers and localized thunderstorms … Slowly the La Niña is coming so we are also preparing [for that]),” Baloran added.

DOST-PAGASA earlier this year issued an advisory predicting the end of the dry season and the start of La Niña in April.

The public is urged to follow the CDRRMO Facebook page for timely weather advisories: https://www.facebook.com/DavaoDRRMO (CIO)