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!


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Saturday, February 22, 2025

What makes the Filipinos different from other Asians?

 

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John Dalton Maestre


Filipinos are unique because they’re too common. We have one of the most dispersed diaspora in the world. There isn’t a continent on earth except Antartica, of course, that doesn’t have a Filipino minority.


We’re common because we can relate to so many cultures. We can travel the whole world and find something that could bring us home. US pop culture is as important as FilPop. East Asian and Mediterranean food taste similar to ours. Latin America shares the same religion. There is a sizable Muslim minority in the Philippines so we have basic understanding of Islamic culture.


We have Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Malay tidbits in our culture. There’s also tons of Spanish spices there. As well as American beef. The way we’re presented looks really similar to the rest of South East Asian countries.


To sum it up; we look like South East Asians, eats a lot of Chinese and Japanese, believes in Mediterranean/Iberian values of machismo, chivalry, and Catholicism, act like Americans, and make up a pretty awesome mess. We’re a puzzle. An abstract identity that piques the interest of everyone. Yet we’re literally everywhere.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

"14 Wisdoms to Achieve Peace of Mind”

 "14 Wisdoms to Achieve Peace of Mind”

1. The ultimate trust is when people mock you, but you remain silent because you know who you are and who they are.

2. Quiet people are either carrying a big sorrow or a big dream.

3. You didn't create this world to impose your conditions on others. First, correct yourself so that you can be an example to others, then expect them to be like you.

4. Arguing with ignorant people is like drawing on water, no matter how hard you try, you won't achieve anything.

5. Shoes have tongues but don't speak, tables have legs but don't walk, pens have wings but don't fly, clocks have hands but don't hold, and many people have minds but don't think.

6. They speak ill of you, then sit with you and smile at your face, these are the worst people.

7. Difficult times are the best way to reveal a person's true character.

8. Small-minded people have small problems, while big-minded people don't have time for problems.

9. Don't be close to someone who makes you happy, but be close to someone who is only happy with you.

10. People are like waves, if you go with them, they will drown you, and if you oppose them, they will exhaust you.

11. I don't know the secret of success, but the secret of failure is trying to please everyone.

12. I am determined to achieve my goal, either I will succeed, or I will succeed, or I will succeed.

13. If we didn't have the blessing of forgetting, many of us would go crazy.

Most importantly: 14. Remove yourself from the list of stingy people and send blessings to the Seal of the Prophets. These wisdoms will not only bring you peace of mind but also help you improve your life."

Monday, January 6, 2025

What do non-Filipinos like about the Philippines?

 

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John Williams
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John Williams, an Ordained Minister, a USAF Persian Gulf War Veteran, writer for more than twenty years, and published author. John has since published thirty books to date. After reading hundreds of books and living a challenging but amazing life, John has a lot of wisdom to share. John Williams Author

I have visited the Philippines four times. I have many friends that are Filipino. I love the weather, the beaches and some of the foods. Most of all, I love the Filipino people. They have such great spirits and are relentlessly resilient. The Philippines could be a fantastic country if they only knew the real power that they possess.

Many people say that the Philippines is a poor country. That is not true, but it is the lie they are continually being told, and unfortunately many believe it. In fact according to the International Monetary Fund, the Philippines rank number 38th in the world just below Singapore and above Columbia. Their ranking tops countries like Romania, Egypt, Vietnam, and Finland. Unfortunately, much of the wealth created there does not trickle down to the local economy. In my humble opinion, the government could do more to develop the infrastructure. They are already addressing the security concerns of the Mindanao area. These are important to attract more foreign business.

I see the Philippines as a diamond that is on the verge of becoming one of the most brilliant diamonds in Asia. They just need a little help. I am called there to do just that. Those of you who need an invitation to do something exciting and miraculous, here it is. The greatest natural resource of the Philippines are the amazing people. That is why I love going there.

Sunday, December 15, 2024

What is the biggest lesson that life has taught you?

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1.Everything happens for a reason. Once you start to believe that, life will become easier.

2. Trust that when the answer is “No”, there is usually something better along the way.

3. You have never known a person until you have walked a mile in their shoes.

4. A good deed each day can do a lot for someone.

5. Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

6. You should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

7. Stop worrying about what everyone else thinks. Stop wasting time on things that are not your business. At the end of your day, just do you.

8. Trust the vibes you get, and listen to your gut. Energy does not lie.

9. Not everyone is going to like you, and that is okay.

10. You cannot control others. You can only control how you react to a situation.

11. It is okay to disagree with someone, but it is not okay to disrespect them.

12. Frame every so-called disaster with these words, “Will this matter in 5 years?

13. You are never too old to need your parents.

14. Put your phone down for a few hours every day and interact with the people around you. You never know what you may be missing. After all, you cannot get back those hours that you are spending on your phone.

15, It is more important to have a few good friends, rather than many acquaintances.

16. Choose being kind over being right, and you’ll be right every time.

17. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

18. Remember the three R’s: Respect for yourself, Respect for others, Responsibility for all your actions.

19. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps.

20. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up your present.

What is the most Filipino thing ever?

 

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“Hssst”


I turned around.


“Hssst”


Everyone in Filipino class turned around.


“Hssst”


Every person under the age of 21 in every island of the Philippines turned around.


That’s how you get a Filipinos attention. You have to give them a sharp,


“Hssst”


It’s like a Psst except like this.


Hiss-tuh.


It gets everyone’s attention. No matter where you are and who you’re with they will turn around. It’s how all parents get their children’s attention. In fact, it’s how you get anyone’s attention.


They have to be Filipino though.


Everyone else will just think your being rude.


So remember,


Hsst


Oh wait sorry I thought someone called me.


I’m gonna go check.

Monday, December 9, 2024

How do the word orders of English, French, and German differ?

 

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English and French are largely “Subject-Verb-Object” languages, where the position of the nouns shows their grammatical sense. “I love Hockey!”

However, if you use a pronoun in French as the object of a sentence, its position switches to before the verb, so it becomes “Subject-Object-Verb”. “I it love”

German is largely “Subject-Object-Verb”. Technically, this means the verb can be the last word in a very long sentence. However, in most cases, German speakers will move the verb to a more convenient point and break up a long sentence into pieces. “I football love”

Adjectives

In English, adjectives almost always go in front of the noun. There is a particular order depending on the nature of the adjective if there’s more than one - e.g. “big blue ball” not “blue big ball”.

German, like English, puts adjectives before the noun they modify.

In French, adjectives can go both before the noun and after, depending on their function, e.g. “big house blue” not “big blue house” or “house big blue”.