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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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday, May 14, announced that 7,749 out of 11,116 examinees passed the Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination.
(Photo from PRC)
PRC said the top scorer in the said exam is Abigail Escueta Cayanan of St. Jude College-Dasmariñas, Cavite, Inc., garnering a 92.60 percent rating.
Jim Jerico Cedric Garo Uy of Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao followed with an average of 91.80 percent, and Mary Vhinne Anne Verzo Colandog of Southern Luzon State University-Lucban with an average of 91.60.
(Photo from PRC)
The examination held on May 6 and 7 was facilitated by the Board of Nursing in testing centers in Metro Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga and Puerto Princesa.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, May 12, reported that Aparri, Cagayan experienced a heat index of 49 degrees Celsius (°C).
PAGASA
This heat index exceeded the forecast of PAGASA, which expected 46°C in its report on May 11.
Meanwhile, PAGASA said that a heat index of 47°C was felt in Roxas City, Capiz and 46°C in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte and Dagupan City, Pangasinan.
It was followed by a heat index of 45°C in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Iloilo City, Iloilo; and Guiuan, Eastern Samar
It also said a heat index of 44°C was recorded in Science Garden Quezon City, Metro Manila; Bacnotan, La Union; Baler (Radar), Aurora; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Cuyo, Palawan; Virac (Synop), Catanduanes; Catarman, Northern Samar; Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur; and Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte.
A heat index of 43°C was felt in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Pasay City, Metro Manila; ISU Echague, Isabela; Iba, Zambales; Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Aborlan, Palawan; Masbate City, Masbate; Dumangas, Iloilo; Catbalogan, Samar; and Dipolog, Zamboanga Del Norte.
PAGASA
In MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City; Tayabas City, Quezon; Daet, Camarines Norte; Juban, Sorsogon; CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur; and Siquijor, Siquijor a heat index of 42°C was felt.
PAGASA said 33 areas experienced a "dangerous" heat index.
With this heat index effect classification, there is a possibility of heat cramps and heat exhaustion likely to occur, while heat stroke becomes probable with continued exposure.
While the Philippines may be known for its warm hospitality and delicious cuisine, it is also known for a prevalent cultural norm—the “Filipino time.”
Photo from Unsplash
The concept of Filipino time is when Filipinos tend to be consistently late for appointments, gatherings, and even work-related commitments.
This habit has become deeply ingrained in Filipino society, often seen as a "lighthearted cultural stereotype," rather than a serious issue.
Given this, as noted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), there is a "critical need" for societal change in terms of time consciousness.
This is highlighted during the National Time Consciousness Week (NTCW) 2024, taking place from Jan. 1 to 7.
In response to this cultural norm, a social media user recently expressed her thoughts on the practice of "Filipino time" when people tend to arrive late or delay appointments without prior notice.
“Cancel me, block me, unfriend me all you want, but Filipino time is toxic. Not only does it cause inconvenience, but it's also a major disrespect to someone who values time,” the user said in a Facebook post.
"It is no longer a culture. In fact, it is not a culture. Accepting that it is a prevalent Filipino culture is merely a justification of Filipinos' indolence and incivility," the user added.
This cultural norm, according to many, also "hampers" productivity and efficiency in both personal and professional settings.
In a Facebook live session on Jan. 11, DOST-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Astronomical Publication and Planetarium Unit Chief Mario M. Raymundo sought to instill a "sense of responsibility" and "efficiency" in the younger generation.
This is to ensure they recognize the value of time in shaping a progressive and dynamic society.
"Time is important because it is the one thing we can never get back. Once it's gone, it's gone, and we can never get it back. This powerful message emphasizes the deep importance of time in our lives," Raymundo said.
According to him, time is a "powerful tool" for shaping individual and professional success. It also showcases professionalism, dedication, and discipline to complete tasks promptly and meet deadlines.
Embracing punctuality
“Let's shift from the saying that 'the Pinoy is always late' to 'Filipino time is always on time,” Thelma Cinco, officer-in-charge of DOST-PAGASA Office of the Deputy Administrator for Research and Development said.
While embracing punctuality can be challenging at first, the inconvenience it may bring to others can be even more daunting.
To properly embrace the habit of being on time, the department recommended taking a few steps.
Firstly, it highlighted that people should start by acknowledging the negative impact of tardiness on personal and professional relationships.
Understanding that being late can result in lost opportunities or strained connections can motivate individuals to make a change and build stronger relationships based on trust and reliability.
"It is helpful to set reminders and alarms to keep track of time commitments," it said.
Another important part is setting "realistic goals" and gradually adjusting one's schedule to allow for more time between activities. This can help ensure timeliness without feeling overwhelmed.
Moreover, it added that practicing effective time management techniques such as prioritizing tasks, breaking them down into smaller steps, and creating schedules or to-do lists can greatly improve punctuality.
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, on Friday, Dec.15, honored the 147 new registered nurses who were scholars of the department's nursing scholarship program.
Photo from DOH
DOH said that out of the 179 scholars who took the recent nursing board examination, 147 passed and are now officially registered nurses (RNs).
The DOH scholarship program, launched in partnership with the Carl Balita Review Center (CBRC), offers free online review and mentorship to aspiring nurses to help nursing graduates take the board exam with ease.
It said it is open to nursing graduates who are currently working in private hospitals, government hospitals, private companies, and other government institutions.
Also, the scholars are not required to have a “service contract” after they graduate, as they are free to choose where they want to work.
“The CBRC does not require the scholars to have a service contract as all we want is for them to pass the board and join our nursing force,” CBRC Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Carl E. Balita said.
He stressed that this partnership aims “to create a model that helps them to undergo review while working and without any bond of service.”
“Wherever these new nurses may choose to go, the beneficiary remains to be humanity and career advancement is their choice,” he added.
Balita, however, hoped that many of these new nurses would choose to serve the Philippines, especially amidst the high demand for Filipino professional nurses abroad.
Meanwhile, Herbosa commended the program's success and pledged to continue this project as a “public-private partnership to benefit the health human resources of our health care system.”
The University of the Philippines Diliman's (UPD) Department of Journalism launched the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Project on Friday, Oct. 6, aiming to teach journalism fundamentals, counter misinformation, and fact-checking to Filipino students to combat "fake news."
Photo credit to MIL Project/Facebook
The project launch featured a panel discussion on media and information literacy, with journalists Howie Severino from GMA Integrated News, Jeff Canoy from ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, and Ellen Tordesilla from Vera Files.
UP Department of Journalism chair and broadcast journalist Kara David said the project is “our contribution to the public schools and high school system here in the Philippines," as she highlighted the challenges faced by teachers teaching MIL due to lack of resources and journalism professionalism.
"We talked to some of the teachers that teach MIL at the senior high school level, and then we had a focus group discussion with the teachers. They really want to teach, but they lack resources," David said.
“So gusto naming tulungan ang mga guro at bigyan sila ng lessons on media literacy (So we want to help the teachers and give them lessons on media literacy)," she added.
David emphasized the project's expansion beyond traditional modules, including a dedicated YouTube channel and Facebook page to make resources more accessible to a wider audience.
The MIL project will create a series of video tutorials, lesson plans, quizzes, and discussion points for teachers to use in their classes.
The project, organized under the Initiative for Media Freedom (IMF), is set to run for two years with the UP CMC Foundation Inc, implemented by Internews, and funded by the United States Agency for International Development.
Filipino journalists, including Zen Hernandez, Karmina Constantino, Atom Araullo, Connie Sison, Mariz Umali, Ivan Mayrina, and Jeff Canoy, collaborated to host a project aimed at teaching media literacy topics like fact-checking and identifying different types of fake news.
A brilliant Filipina physicist, Dr. Gennevieve Macam, along with other researchers, made an outstanding contribution to the field of Science by discovering a special class of subatomic particles known as Weyl fermions.
(Photo credit to UPD)
These particles can be described using concepts from the "Theory of Relativity" by no less than one of history's greatest and most influential minds --- Albert Einstein.
Dr. Gennevieve Macam of the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) and other researchers were looking into Weyl fermions — these are exotic subatomic particles that are comparable to electrons with the absence of mass.
"Our work shows how Einstein's equations can be adapted to describe quantum materials," Macam said.
In their study, the group discovered that by applying Einstein's views on causality, they could understand the behavior of these particles, though slightly different from electrons.
Weyl fermions were first proposed by German physicist Hermann Weyl in 1929. As a result of their charged but massless nature, their existence was only confirmed nearly a century later, in the year 2015.
"This paves the way to a better understanding of how the strange quantum world and our everyday reality are intertwined," Macam explained.
The said study was co-authored by Prof. Guoqing Chang of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and his researchers.
