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!
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'It’s Showtime' announced the return of 'Sexy Babe' and the launch of new segment 'Hide and Sing.'
Carmelle Collado
Carmelle Collado of King Thomas Learning Academy, Inc. was hailed as the first-ever grand champion of the School Showdown edition of “Tawag ng Tanghalan" during its grand finals on “It’s Showtime” last Jan. 18.
Carmelle earned a total average score 98 percent from the hurado scores, beating her fellow contenders Isay Olarte of City College of Calapan, who scored 97.7 percent, and Arvery Lagoring of Claret School-Lamitan, who got 92.5 percent.
As the grand champion, Carmelle will take home P1 million, a management contract from Star Magic, a recording and music label contract from Star Music, and a trophy created by renowned Filipino sculptor Ronald Castillo. Her school King Thomas Learning Academy, Inc. will also receive P100,000.
In the final round, the talented student from Camarines Sur earned a standing ovation from the judges and the madlang people after performing a powerful medley of Aretha Franklin hits “Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” and “Ain’t No Way.”
Carmelle impressed the 17 “Tawag Ng Tanghalan” hurados Louie Ocampo, Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Marco Sison, Nonoy Zuniga, Jolina Magdangal, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, Kyla, Nyoy Volante, Jed Madela, Bituin Escalante, Klarisse De Guzman, Darren, Dingdong Avanzado, Kean Cipriano, and Sofronio Vasquez.
Meanwhile, the “It’s Showtime” hosts announced the return of “Sexy Babe” and the launch of new segment “Hide and Sing” on Monday.
Don't miss the excitement and fun on "It's Showtime," Mondays to Saturdays, 12NN, on GMA, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, GTV, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel, and Facebook page, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV. Catch its online show, "Showtime Online U," on It's Showtime's YouTube channel.
P-pop girl group BINI spearheaded their BINI Run Mun on Jan. 19 at the Filinvest City events grounds in Alabang, Muntinlupa.
Thousands of people, including Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon, gathered at the assembly area before the gun time at 6 a.m.
“This is part of our fitness training for our BINIverse World Tour 2025 Philippines,” BINI told the crowd. The tour will be held on Feb. 15 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
BINI at their BINI Run Mun on Jan. 19 in Alabang, Muntinlupa (Photos: Muntinlupa City government, Mayor Ruffy Biazon)
Biazon thanked the organizers of the BINI Run Mun.
“This is the last activity before BINI kicks off their world tour so gawin natin itong parang send-off para sa kanila. Let’s start with this and we want to see BINI be successful worldwide. Congratulations to everyone,” the mayor said.
BINI garnered multiple achievements in 2024.
At the 9th P-Pop Music Awards, BINI won Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “Pantropiko,” Album of the Year for “Talaarawan,” Music Video of the Year for “Salamin, Salamin,” Concert of the Year for “Grand BINIverse,” Production Design in a Music Video for “Salamin, Salamin” and Favorite Streamed Artist.
They won Best Asia Act at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon and other participants at the BINI Run Mun on Jan. 19 in Alabang, Muntinlupa (Photos: Muntinlupa City government, Mayor Ruffy Biazon)
GMA Regional TV and Synergy makes the much-anticipated Sinulog Festival extra special on Sunday with its special live coverage of “Sinulog Festival 2025: The GMA Regional TV Special Coverage” beginning 1 p.m.
Widows' War stars are celebrating Sinulog festivities with the Cebuanos through back-to-back events on Jan. 17
GMA Regional TV and Synergy kicks off the 75th anniversary celebration of GMA Network in the regions by bringing some of the biggest Kapuso stars, led by Bea Alonzo, Ruru Madrid, and Miguel Tanfelix, to Sinulog Festival this Jan. 17 to 19.
Joining Bea this Friday (Jan. 17) are her co-actors from “Widows’ War”—Jean Garcia, Royce Cabrera, and Timmy Cruz. The cast of the high-rating mystery murder drama series is celebrating Sinulog festivities with the Cebuanos through back-to-back events, namely a Kapuso Mall Show at 3 p.m. at Parkmall Cebu and a Kapuso Fiesta at 5 p.m. at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu. Widows’ War is also set to air its finale on Friday.
Meanwhile, fresh from a powerful pilot week, the newest action-packed series, “Mga Batang Riles,” treats its Cebuano fans to a fun-filled Saturday afternoon on Jan. 18. Miguel and his co-stars Kokoy de Santos, Bruce Roeland, Raheel Bhyria, and Antonio Vinzon are showcasing their charm and bringing in a dose of entertainment in the Kapuso Mall Show, 5 p.m. at Ayala Malls Central Bloc.
Some of the cast members of Lolong Bayani ng Bayan and Binibining Marikit are spicing up the Sinulog celebration through fun performances on Jan. 19
The surprises for the Kapuso Cebuanos continue on Sunday (Jan. 19) as Ruru banners the Kapuso Mall Show, 3 p.m. at SM City Cebu. Joining him is his co-star Shaira Diaz from the highly-anticipated action-adventure drama series “Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan.”
Spicing up the day’s celebration are the fun performances of Thea Tolentino and Tony Labrusca from the upcoming series “Binibining Marikit.” “Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan” will have its world premiere this Jan. 20, while “Binibining Marikit,” headlined by Herlene Budol, is set to intrigue viewers soon on GMA Afternoon Prime.
“GMA Regional TV and Synergy is very excited to kick off its year-round activities in Central Visayas via the highly anticipated Sinulog Festival 2025. As always, we are very grateful to the Cebuanos for their unwavering support to the Network’s initiatives and programs, and for their warm welcome every time our artists visit them.
Fresh from powerful pilot week, the newest action-packed series, Mga Batang Riles, treats its Cebuano fans to a fun-filled Saturday afternoon on Jan. 18
As GMA Network celebrates its diamond year this 2025, we remain committed to bringing our artists and personalities closer to their fans from all over Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao,” says Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy Oliver Victor B. Amoroso.
GMA Regional TV and Synergy makes the much-anticipated Sinulog Festival extra special on Sunday with its special live coverage of “Sinulog Festival 2025: The GMA Regional TV Special Coverage” beginning 1 p.m. Catch the livestreaming via www.gmaregionaltv.com and on the social media pages of GMA Regional TV, GMA Regional TV News and GMA Integrated News.
Guinness World Records announced that BLACKPINK member Rosé set new titles with her viral song “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars.
Rosé released “APT.” on Oct. 18 last year, which went viral. The song is the main track of her first studio album “Rosie” that was released in December.
Guinness World Records said Rosé achieved the record for “the first female K-pop artist to enter the Billboard Radio Songs Top 10 after it climbed to No.10.”
Rosé (X)
Rosé and Bruno Mars (X)
“Interestingly, Rosé is the second member of the K-pop girlband to enter the Radio Songs chart. She follows in the footsteps of her bandmate Jennie, who reached No.48 with her “One of the Girls” collab with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, who starred together in TV drama The Idol,” Guinness World Records wrote.
In addition, “Rosie” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. With this, Rosé set the record for the “highest-charting female K-pop artist on the US albums chart.”
“Her album made its way into the Top 5 after racking up the equivalent of 102,000 album units,” Guinness World Records noted.
BLACKPINK and the members, on the other hand, set several Guinness World Record titles.
According to Guinness World Records, these are:
- Most subscribers for a band on YouTube – 93.8 million as of May 2024
- First K-pop group to reach No.1 on the UK albums chart (female) – with Born Pink
- First K-pop group to reach No.1 on the US albums chart (female) – with Born Pink
- Most viewed music channel on YouTube (group) - 30.151 billion views as of April 2023
- Most streamed female group on Spotify – 13.09 billion streams as of May 2024
- First winner of Best Metaverse Performance at the MTV Video Music Awards
- First solo K-pop winner at the MTV Video Music Awards – Lisa with “LALISA”
- First solo K-pop winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards – Lisa
- Most followers on Instagram for a K-pop artist – Lisa with 90.7 million as of March 2023
- Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a solo K-pop artist – Lisa with 73.6 million views for “LALISA”
- First K-pop track by a solo artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify – Lisa with “MONEY”
- First album by a solo K-pop artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify – Lisa with LALISA
- Most views of a new music video release from a solo artist in 24 hours on YouTube - Lisa with “LALISA”
- First artist to reach No.1 on a Billboard Global chart as a soloist and as part of a group – Rosé with BLACKPINK’s “Lovesick Girls” and her own “On the Ground”
- Fastest solo K-pop artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify (female) – Lisa
Jillian takes on a challenging dual role as Tata, a humble Ilongga from the province, and Venice, a glamorous actress.
Jillian Ward
Star of the New Generation Jillian Ward recently shared her journey toward independence, reflecting on how this new chapter allows her to explore the complexities of love and relationships.
Emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, Jillian expressed how stepping away from her family's influence has empowered her to better understand her feelings and desires.
As she navigates the exciting yet challenging world of romance, the Kapuso actress embraces the opportunity to grow as an individual while opening her heart to the possibilities of falling in love.
"Independent na po ako ngayon. May sarili na akong space. Yun ang gift ko sa sarili ko. After work, doon talaga ako pumupunta. Nandoon na rin ang mga gamit ko. Pero umuuwi pa rin ako sa family house namin kasi hindi ko pa talaga kaya mag-isa. Ang hirap ng nagigising na walang pagkain. (I'm independent now. I have my own space. That's my gift to myself. After work, that's where I go. My things are there too. But I still go home to our family house because I can't really be alone yet. It's hard to wake up without food)," said Jillian during an interview for her latest series "My Ilonggo Girl" held at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City.
"May yaya naman ako pero purposely naka-lock lang talaga ako sa space ko. Pahinga lang talaga ako. Feeling ko talaga independent na ako pero lahat ng kilos ko naka-update sa nanay ko. (I have a nanny but I purposely locked myself in my space. I'm just resting. I feel like I'm independent now but all my actions are updated with my mother.)
"Pinipilit ko talaga na maging adult na ako pero may nakatagong CCTV doon na nilagay ng nanay ko. May freedom na ako ngayon pero hindi ko pa talaga kayang humiwalay sa kanila. Madalas one day lang ako sa unit ko tapos uuwi na ako sa amin. (I'm really trying to be an adult but there's a hidden CCTV there that my mother installed. I have freedom now but I can't really separate myself from them. I usually spend one day in my unit and then I go home to my family.)
Jillian Ward and Michael Sager
"Sa sobrang dami kong gamit, yung family house namin puro gamit ko na lang. Hindi ko matiis si mama. So, I'm semi-independent. (Because I have so many things, our family house is all about my stuff. I miss my mom. So, I'm semi-independent)," Jillian said.
Jillian enjoys being a workaholic. After her three-year stint in "Abot Kamay na Pangarap," the young star said she started shooting for "My Ilonggo Girl." In between, she also finished a movie.
"Akala ko nga after 'Abot Kamay Na Pangarap' makakapagpahinga ako ng three months. Pero iba pala ang plano ni God sa akin. After 'Abot Kamay,' nakapagshoot pa po ako ng movie. (I thought that after 'Abot Kamay Na Pangarap' I would be able to rest for three months. But God had different plans for me. After 'Abot Kamay,' I was able to shoot a movie).
"Proud po ako sa movie na yun. Hindi ko pa napapanood ng buo yung movie dahil ine-edit pa nila. Pero masaya po ako sa performance ko roon. Sana po panoorin nila. Parang dalawang linggo lang ang pahinga ko. (I'm proud of that movie. I haven't watched the whole movie yet because they're still editing it. But I'm happy with my performance in it. I hope they watch it. It seems like I only had two weeks off.)
"Noong Pasko, kasama ko ang family ko. Kumain at nagluto lang kami. Nag-music sa bahay. (On Christmas, I was with my family. We just ate and cooked. We played music at home)," said Jillian when asked how she celebrated the holidays.
First serious love team
Jillian mentioned that this would be her first experience in a love team for a television series. She is partnered with Michael Sager, who portrays her love interest in the romantic comedy program. Jillian expressed that she still feels awkward during the intimate scenes with Michael, but she said that Michael makes her feel comfortable.
"Michael makes sure na comfortable ako. Kinakausap niya ako at mine-message niya ako. Mahiyain pa rin kasi talaga ako. May side pa rin ako na bigla akong tahimik sa isang sulok. (Michael makes sure I'm comfortable. He talks to me and messages me. I'm still really shy. I still have a side where I suddenly go quiet in a corner.)
"Attentive rin naman siya. Dahil comfortable naman kami sa isa't isa, may chemistry naman kami. She did not plan to be in a love team. But then I realized gusto ko rin ma-explore ang iba't ibang character. (He's also attentive. Because we're comfortable with each other, we have chemistry. I didn't plan to be in a love team. But then I realized I also wanted to explore different characters.)
"Sa totoo lang kapag may mga scenes na super lapit kami ni Michael (Sager), medyo naiilang pa rin ako kasi nasanay ako na walang leading man. Parang bata ang nga role ko roon. Pero now parang Version 2.0. Dalaga roles na ako ngayon. It's time na talaga to grow and explore." (To be honest, when there are scenes where Michael (Sager) and I are super close, I still feel a little isolated because I'm used to not having a leading man. My role there was like a child. But now it's like Version 2.0. I'm not playing a young girl now. It's really time to grow and explore).
The cast of 'My Ilonggo Girl'
Falling in love
For the first time, Jillian found the courage to share her feelings about experiencing love. She reflected on the moment her heart began to flutter and how the joyous warmth of that connection transformed her world.
Jillian unveiled the vulnerability and excitement that accompanied her journey, revealing the depths of her emotions in a way she had never done before.
"Tinanong ko na rin yan sa aking mama. Nakaka-inspire rin naman ang may kilig sa life pero kung darating man, hayaan ko raw na ma-in love ako. Enjoy ko raw yun habang bata pa ako. Kung masaktan man matututo raw ako sa experience sa buhay. Mas open ako this year. (I asked my mom about that too. It's inspiring to have excitement in life, but if it comes, I should let myself fall in love. I should enjoy it while I'm still young. Even if I get hurt, I'll learn from life's experiences. I'm more open this year).
"Binibiro nga ako ng mga kaibigan ko sabi nila puro raw mga pusa ang kasama ko at kinakausap po. Apat silang pusa na lagi kong kinakausap. (My friends used to joke about me, saying that I only have cats with me and talk to them. There are four cats that I always talk to.)
"Nasanay na rin ako na growing up strict ang parents ko at parang baby nila ako. Pero ngayon binibigyan na nila ako ng freedom. So tingnan natin this year. At kapag nagkaroon ako noon, siyempre ipapakilala ko agad sa inyo. (I'm also used to my parents being strict growing up and treating me like their baby. But now they're giving me freedom. So let's see this year. And if I have one, of course I'll introduce you to them right away)," Jillian said.
Asked if she has fallen in love, Jillian laughed and answered: "Kayo talaga. Syempre, tao lang din. Pero wala pa talagang serious relationship. (Of course, we're only human. But there's no real serious relationship yet.)"
On Feb. 23, Jillian will turn 20 as she celebrates her birthday. "Dito lang ako (sa Pilipinas) pero may taping ako. Masayang masaya ako kapag may work. Feeling ko magkakasakit ako kapag walang work. (I'm just here (in the Philippines) but I'm taping. I'm happy when I have work. I feel like I'll get sick when I don't have work).
"Kapag pumupunta ako ng abroad, work pa rin ang iniisip ko. Baka pwede kahit one week na vacation. Malay niyo, doon ko pala ma-meet siya. (When I go abroad, I still think about work. Maybe even a one-week vacation will do. Who knows, I'll meet him there)," she said.
Jillian stated that it doesn't matter if the guy is from showbiz; what’s important is that he is God-fearing.
"Sa akin kahit ano ang ibibigay sa akin ni God. Gusto ko God-fearing siya. Kapag God-fearing everything else follows. Iba pa rin kapag respectful ang tao. Tapos gagawa siya ng effort para kilalanin niya ang family ko. Na-i-in-love ako kapag super bait sa family ko. (For me, whatever God gives me, I want him to be God-fearing. When he's God-fearing, everything else follows. It's still different when the person is respectful. Then he'll make an effort to get to know my family. I fall in love when he's super kind to my family).
Jillian and Michael
My Ilonggo Girl
GMA Public Affairs kicks off the new year with an exciting tale of love, identity, and transformation as it proudly presents My Ilonggo Girl, a regional romantic comedy series premiering on Jan. 13, Mondays through Thursdays at 9:35 p.m. on GMA Prime.
Jillian takes on a challenging dual role as Tata, a humble Ilongga from the province, and Venice, a glamorous actress. The story unfolds when Tata is thrust into Venice’s world, leading to a series of encounters that forever changes her life.
This marks Jillian’s much-anticipated return to primetime and her debut project with GMA Public Affairs. The award-winning actress expressed gratitude and excitement for the opportunity to portray two vastly different characters.
“I feel so blessed and happy kasi 15 years na ako sa industry pero grabe pa rin ‘yung tiwala sa akin ng GMA, and first time kong magkakaroon ng teleserye with GMA Public Affairs. Nae-excite ako kasi ibang-iba siya sa mga nagawa ko na at marami akong natutunan na bago.” (I feel so blessed and happy because I've been in the industry for 15 years but GMA still has a lot of trust in me, and this is my first time doing a teleserye with GMA Public Affairs. I'm excited because it's very different from what I've done before and I've learned a lot.)
Jillian also teased what fans can look forward to in My Ilonggo Girl.
“First time kong mag-kontrabida talaga tapos dalawa pa ‘yung characters ko. First time ko ring magka-character na galing province kasi mostly ang mga characters ko taga-Maynila. Ibang Jillian ang makikita nila dahil mayroong dalawang Jillian sa show na magkaibang-magkaiba. Ang role ko rin po rito, something fresh and light, pampagaan ng gabi bago matulog ang mga tao. (It's my first time playing a villain, and I have two other characters. It's also my first time playing a character from the provinces because most of my characters are from Manila. They will see a different Jillian because there are two Jillians in the show who are very different. My role here is also something fresh and light, to lighten the night before people go to sleep)," she said.
The series boasts a powerhouse cast composed of both young, and seasoned actors that include Michael Sager, Teresa Loyzaga, Arra San Agustin, Lianne Valentin, and Arlene Muhlach, alongside talented actors Empoy Marquez, Yasser Marta, Richard Quan, Andrea del Rosario, Vince Maristela, Patricia Ismael, Yesh Burce, youngsters Sabreenika Santos, Geo Mhanna, and veteran actress Ms. Carla Martinez.
Produced by GMA Public Affairs, the creative team behind hits like Lolong 1, Black Rider, and Makiling, My Ilonggo Girl promises to bring back kilig to primetime. The series is based on an original concept by Erwin Caezar Bravo and John Mychal Ferraren, with Bravo as head writer.
Directing the series is Conrado Peru, supported by a creative team that includes Aeious Asin, John Bedia, Dickson Comia, and Lawrence Nicodemus.
Catch Jillian as she breathes life into Tata and Venice in My Ilonggo Girl, beginning Jan. 13, Mondays through Thursdays at 9:35 p.m. on GMA Prime. Global viewers can also tune in via GMA Pinoy TV.
Filipino production companies Balin Remjus Inc. and Great Media Productions, Inc. have announced that “Nasaan Si Hesus?, a play written by the late Nestor U. Torre with music and lyrics by Mrs. Lourdes “Bing” Pimentel, is now a major motion picture.
Its ensemble cast is composed of stars that have made a mark in the fields of singing and acting; these are Rachel Alejandro, Geneva Cruz, Janno Gibbs, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Marissa Sanchez, with Tawag ng Tanghalan’s Rachel Gabreza, The Voice Kids’ Gianni Sarita, and many more talented performers from stage, recording and screen.
The story of “Nasaan si Hesus?” depicts the difficulties of the residents of a community during these modern times when pressures, temptations, distractions, and drastic changes in lifestyles and attitudes have put people’s spirituality to the test.
Mrs Bing Pimentel
The interweaving lives of the characters are made more relatable and heartfelt through the songs created by Mrs. Pimentel, wife of the late Senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr.
Bing, as she is fondly called, is a civic leader who is a natural composer. She is also the lady behind the PasaLord Prayer Movement for the country.
She declares, “Our purpose in making this film is to disseminate information and inspiration. The film is a form of offering praise, thanksgiving, and petition. Salvation is near if we open our hearts and listen. We want to show everybody that God is always here.”
The cast and team of 'Nasaan si Hesus?'
“Nasaan si Hesus?” was first staged in 1999 and re-staged in the 2000s. The play was mounted more than 80 times for the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and other audiences in different parts of the Philippines, including the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
The creative team led by Mrs. Pimentel, writer-director Dennis Marasigan, and musical director and arranger TJ Ramos have updated “Nasaan si Hesus?” for the digital age.
The cast of 'Nasaan Si Hesus?' with Mrs Bing Pimentel
“The movie will tackle the complexities, difficulties, and temptations faced by different individuals and how individuals can maintain faith in today’s world,” explains Direk Dennis.
