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!
A mix of professional and collegiate players will comprise the Philippine women’s volleyball team that will compete in the 2024 AVC Cup happening on May 22 to 29 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
A mix of professional and collegiate players will comprise the Philippine women’s volleyball team that will compete in the 2024 AVC Cup happening on May 22 to 29 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Sisi Rondina, left, and Angel Canino banner the PH team in the AVC Cup.
Former Premier Volleyball League Most Valuable Player Sisi Rondina and last season’s UAAP MVP Angel Canino of De La Salle headline the squad that will be handled by outgoing coach Jorge de Brito.
PVL players in the lineup are returning Japan V.League import Jia De Guzman, Chery Tiggo’s Eya Laure and Jen Nierva, Cignal’s Dawn Catindig and Vanie Gandler, PLDT’s Dell Palomata, Akari’s Fifi Sharma and Faith Nisperos and Choco Mucho’s Chery Nunag.
Collegiate players Thea Gagate and Julia Coronel, as well as University of the East’ Casiey Dongallo are also part of the crew.
Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) President Ramon ‘Tats’ Suzara said they are awaiting for the green light on several collegiate players from National University and University of Santo Tomas, who are competing in the UAAP Season 86 finals at press time.
A total of 10 teams are competing this edition, with host Philippines bracketed in Pool A along with Chinese Taipei, India, Iran and Australia.
Pool B comprises Vietnam, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Rondina recently showed her excitement and enthusiasm to don the national colors while being fresh from Choco Mucho’s runner-up finish in the PVL All-Filipino Conference against Creamline.
Celebrity makeup artist Bambbi Fuentes has expressed confidence in her upcoming talents andsharedsome advice on showbiz longevity.
Irizz
Get ready! The "Dragons Unleashed" concert will dazzle fans as young and fresh talents bring their A-game to the Music Museum in Greenhills on May 22.
The young talents under Dragon Artists Management who will be part of the concert are Shira Tweg, Khai Flores, Christa Jocson, Mira Aquino, Elle Fernandez, RJ Ariar, and Ariz Rodil.
Other talents sharing the limelight are Jace Eusebio, Ash Carpio, Kisha Garcia, Keinrad Estallo, Ruby Garcia, Lindsay Magsaysay, Rjay Quenvido, Mark Cester, Shoogar, and Irizz.
Special guests are Ice Seguerra, Laarni Lozada, Lipstick Band, and Peggy Geisler. Janna Trias will host the show. Part of the proceeds will go to Servants of Charity. The show is directed by Vivian Poblete Blancaflor.
Celebrity makeup artist Bambbi Fuentes has expressed confidence in her upcoming talents and shared some advice on showbiz longevity, during an interview in Quezon City recently.
All of you are on equal footing. You have the looks and talents. But at the end of the day, the most important thing to do is to have that perseverance and the patience to pursue what you want.
"Pwede naman kayong sumikat. But the question is longevity. Kaya niyo bang tumagal? Maraming flash in the pan. So sana tumagal sila sa business. Kumbaga kahit matagal ka na, kinukuha ka pa rin. Hindi naman kami nagkukulang (bilang manager). They have workshops sa voice, acting, and dancing.
(You can become famous. But the question is longevity. Can you last? Lots of flash in the pan. So I hope they last in business. Even though you've been around for a long time, you're still being hired. We are not lacking (as a manager). They have workshops on voice, acting, and dancing.)
"Importante talaga sa akin yung personality. Ugali or attitude ng mga bata. Kahit na may talent ka pero yung ugali mo hindi naman ganun kaganda, wala rin. Kahit na may contract kayo, kailangan ang mutual respect sa isa't isa. They can stay long forever," Bambbi said.
(Personality is really important to me, especially the attitude of children. Even if you have talent, your attitude could improve; nothing will happen. Even if you have a contract, mutual respect is necessary for each other. They can stay long forever.)
When asked which is more difficult to manage, a boy or a girl, Bambbi said, "They're just the same."
It's a dream come true for Bambbi to finally fulfill her dream of managing the careers of newcomers. While she is successfully known as the makeup artist to the stars (Marian Rivera, Ruffa Gutierrez, Aiko Melendez, Janice de Belen, Dawn Zulueta, Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Julie Anne San Jose, etc.), this hardworking stylist revealed she has been offered to manage upcoming showbiz talents on many occasions in the past.
"I was turning down artists from way back. During that time, I really fell in love with makeup, and I was busy then with Kris Aquino," Bambbi recalled, during an interview at her salon in Timog, Quezon City recently.
"But did you know that in those years, there were two artists who later became popular in the entertainment scene? Umakyat talaga sila sa tugatog ng tagumpay. Isang banda at isang female singer." She refused to reveal these celebrities.
Those were the days. Bambbi said she was happy about these two entertainers' success and didn't regret rejecting the chance to manage them.
"I was turning down artists from way back. During that time, I really fell in love with makeup, and I was busy then with Kris Aquino," Bambbi recalled, during an interview at her salon in Timog, Quezon City recently.
"But did you know that in those years, there were two artists who later became popular in the entertainment scene? Umakyat talaga sila sa tugatog ng tagumpay. Isang banda at isang female singer." She refused to reveal these celebrities.
Bambbi Fuentes
Those were the days. Bambi said she was happy about these two entertainers' success and didn't regret rejecting the chance to manage them.
Then came the pandemic, leading up to the lockdown. The business establishments were severely affected. It was at this point that Bambbi decided to revive her dream of establishing a management agency.
"I told myself, 'I want to give it a try!' One thing led to another. Our first baby was Khai Flores. Then came with a few talents and there were referrals hanggang sa nakabuo na kami," said Bambbi.
Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment announced updates for K-pop groups BabyMonster and Treasure.
BabyMonster, composed of Ahyeon, Ruka, Chiquita, Pharita, Rora, Asa and Rami, debuted on April 1 with the album “BabyMons7er.”
In a video released on May 19, Yang Hyun-suk said BabyMonster will release a studio album in September or October, while Treasure will drop a new album in the fall.
BabyMonster (X)
About BabyMonster, he said, “The performance video for ‘Like That’ composed by Charlie Puth, which fans are currently most looking forward to, will be released within this month. You can look forward to that.” "We will definitely release a full album in either September or October,” he said.
Before this, one of the songs in the studio album will be released “sometime early July.”
“We are planning the M/V and broadcasting activities for the next song,” he said.
About Treasure, which debuted in 2020, Yang Hyun-suk said, “Treasure’s last full album was released on July 28, 2023.”
“We're presenting a new song to our fans after 10 months. During this time, Treasure has been very busy. They're currently on an Asia tour too. Fortunately, we have a 2-3 week break period, which allows us the opportunity to introduce a song called ‘King Kong.’ So I feel very happy about that,” he said.
“King Kong,” a digital single, will be released on May 28.
“I think it might be quite different from the music Treasure has released so far. The keyword ‘King Kong’ itself is very strong so I believe they'll present explosive energy with a very strong performance,” he said.
He added, “Please support the new song 'King Kong' being revealed after 10 months, and I promise to give my all for the Treasure album that will be released this fall.”
MANILA, Philippines — Flight and ground operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City have resumed following a brief temporary suspension on Sunday afternoon.
It was temporarily suspended at 2:04 p.m. after the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) issued a red lightning alert.
“The MIAA Airport Ground Operations and Safety Division (AGOSD) has lowered the Lightning Red Alert to Yellow as of 3:32 PM / 1532H. Flight and ground operations at NAIA have resumed,” MIAA said in an advisory.
A red lighting alert is a “safety measure” taken to prevent untoward incidents from happening when lightning is prevalent in the immediate area and may endanger the personnel, passengers, and even flight operations.”
In a thunderstorm advisory issued by the state weather bureau at 2:57 p.m., it said that moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Pampanga, Bataan, and Batangas “within the next 2 hours.”
Letran last team in front of St. Benilde juggernaut
College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers. | PHOTO: NCAA
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:10 AM May 19, 2024
If St. Benilde remains unchecked, it will continue a run of wins that has gone on for 30 games thus far.
In the current NCAA Season 99, women’s volleyball championship, Letran remains the last team that can put the brakes on the streak.
So maybe it’s easy to dismiss the Knights, or at least label them heavy, heavy underdogs—emphasis on heavy.
There is one person who doesn’t think so. And he sits at the front end of the Lady Blazers bench.
“Expectations aside, all teams are on equal footing when they get to the Finals,” said St. Benilde coach Jerry Yee. “Both teams have to execute their plans and strategies come game time.”
Don’t be fooled though. Last April 1, the Lady Blazers scored a 21-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19 win over the Lady Knights, and that was already considered a tough one for the defending champions.
Letran will have to dig really deep to break St. Benilde’s stranglehold of women’s volleyball in the NCAA.
“I am not the only one excited; the whole community of Colegio de San Juan de Letran shares this excitement,” said coach Oliver Almadro, who took over Letran’s squad only this season.
Already a winner
“It’s been a while since the school qualified for the Finals,” added the former Ateneo coach in the UAAP, whose squad finished No. 2 with a 7-2 record before outlasting Lyceum in the semifinals.
“We are so blessed to have reached this far in NCAA Season 99, thanks to the faith, discipline, and determination of the players who embraced the system and their eagerness to learn.”
Whatever happens, though, the team’s common benefactor is already a winner.
Strong Group, whose squads in the PBA and PVL have yet to make their mark, bankrolls both the St. Benilde and Letran programs.
