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!
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Her social media is full of requests from followers who want to see her perform classic songs.
Jane Mjs (Facebook)
Jane Mjs, a talented Filipino content creator, has been enchanting audiences on various social media platforms with her vibrant and lively lip-sync performances of cherished classic songs.
Her performances feature simple gestures that breathe new life into these timeless melodies. This distinctive approach has not only captivated her audience but has also cultivated a loyal fanbase that eagerly awaits her next creative reinterpretation.
Jane draws inspiration from iconic artists like Patsy Cline and Connie Francis, known for their emotive ballads that resonate with many, and Nora Aunor, a luminary in the Filipino music and film industry. She passionately embraces the artistry of lip-syncing.
Her social media is full of requests from followers who want to see her perform classic songs. Jane puts a lot of effort into her posts. She spends time choosing beautiful outfits and styling her hair.
Jane films her reels at home in Cavite, where she shows her life as a married stay-at-home parent. She blends her personal life with her creative work. She connects well with her audience and brings classic songs to life, highlighting her unique charm and talent.
For the first time ever, Sparkle and Star Magic stars entered the Pinoy Big Brother house. Will they be able to strengthen their bond as they face this season’s new tasks?
The Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) logo
The iconic Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) house opened its doors to its new home, GMA Network, when “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” premiered on March 9.
Marking another groundbreaking collaboration between GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios, the special edition promises a season fittingly filled with exciting surprises and unforgettable moments as PBB marks its 20th anniversary.
Joining the show’s esteemed hosts—Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, and Alexa Ilacad—are two of Sparkle GMA Artist Center’s brightest stars, Gabbi Garcia and Mavy Legaspi. Together, they will guide audiences through the biggest and most star-studded PBB season yet.
For the first time ever, Sparkle and Star Magic stars entered the Pinoy Big Brother house. Will they be able to strengthen their bond as they face this season’s new tasks?
Catch the episodes of “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” weeknights at 10 p.m. and on weekends at 6:15 p.m. via GMA Network.
Meet the 15 celebrities who entered the PBB house in photos. Who's your bet?
Michael SagerKira BalingerRalph De LeonRiver JosephKlarisse De Guzman
Brent Manalo
AC BonifacioMika SalamancaDustin YuJosh FordCharlie FlemmingWill AshleyAZ MartinezAshley Ortega
On their day trip, Ivana and Barbie took the train to the Farmers Market in Araneta City, where they participated in the ukay-ukay challenge.
Ivana Alawi (left) and Barbie Forteza
Popular stars Ivana Alawi and Barbie Forteza had a delightful reunion, reminiscing and catching up after several years since they both graced the screens together in the popular Kapuso teen series "Tween Hearts" in 2010.
Their joyful encounter was filled with laughter and shared memories, showcasing the strong bond they developed during their time on the show.
It was a heartwarming moment as they reflected on their journeys in the entertainment industry and celebrated their accomplishments since those early days.
Barbie Forteza (left) and Ivana Alawi
On their day trip, Ivana and Barbie took the train to the Farmers Market in Araneta City, where they participated in the ukay-ukay challenge.
As the two popular stars appeared, the crowd recognized them and cheered loudly. Fans celebrated as they created a mix of excitement and admiration.
Then, the two ate at a seafood market at the Farmers Market. While having lunch, Ivana and Barbie reminisced about their beginnings as actresses and shared their plans and dreams.
Ivana said Barbie remains to be the nicest celebrity she's ever met. She also revealed the popular actress who cursed her. Check out Ivana's vlog featuring her friend Barbie.
ABS-CBN COO Cory Vidanes spoke on behalf of the ABS-CBN management to expresscongratulationsand appreciation to the blooming idols.
BINI
The nation's girl group BINI has proudly reaffirmed its partnership with ABS-CBN during a contract signing event dubbed "BINI: Kapamilya Hanggang Dulo" held at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theater in Quezon City.
This event is an important milestone, happening four years after BINI's debut. It shows their growth and ongoing journey in the Philippine music industry.
All BINI members—Sheena, Jhoanna, Mikha, Stacey, Gwen, Maloi, Colet, and Aiah—were present to mark this significant milestone.
ABS-CBN COO Cory Vidanes spoke on behalf of the ABS-CBN management to express congratulations and appreciation to the blooming idols.
“Thank you for your continued trust in ABS-CBN. You entrusted us from the day you auditioned for BINI until today when you signed our new contract. This is a commitment to our shared goal of world-class excellence. Congratulations on all your successes. We are very proud of who you have become and what you have achieved,” she said.
“BINI, you are very special, and you have become a part of Pinoy culture. You rightfully deserve to be called the nation’s girl group and the pride of the Filipino people,” she added.
The group, through Aiah, thanked ABS-CBN for their trust and for allowing them to maintain their individuality and authenticity.
“Thank you because you were the first to believe in us. Thank you because you allow us to become authentic; you allow us to grow at our own pace. We also have our voice, and you don’t shut us down," she said.
The group is also looking forward to more beautiful years together. “We’ve gone through a lot for the first couple of years together at hindi madali with the whole shutdown, pandemic, and everything else. But knowing that we can get through that, ano pa kaya in the next couple of years? And I think what’s going to be beautiful is that we’re all still gonna be there for each other and conquer through all of those,” shared Aiah.
The group’s leader, Jhoanna, meanwhile, thanked their families for being with them in their journey.
“Alam nyo ba, Blooms, na dito sa lugar na ito, dito rin kami unang nag-evaluation. Parang bumabalik lang ang memories at kasama ulit namin ang families namin.Thank you for keeping us grounded kasi sobrang overwhelming yung mga nangyari. Thank you for guiding us na maging humble palagi. (Did you know, Blooms, that here in this place, this is where we first evaluated ourselves. It's like the memories are just coming back, and our families are with us again. Thank you for keeping us grounded, because what happened was so overwhelming. Thank you for guiding us to always be humble)," she said.
BINI also addressed their critics who directed hurtful comments towards them.
“To our bashers, thank you. Hindi po siya madali to see the bashing, hating and all the negativity. Hindi siya madali. Masakit siya pero, you know what? Thank you, Kasi. That's what motivates us to keep pushing, to be stronger, and to give out our all,” said BINI Aiah.
She added: “At least that is something that we can turn into something great,” Aiah remarked.
“Masakit siya pero it also allows us to look at all the brighter things in life and the many things that we could be grateful for.”
“Sa mga bashers, ang sakit niyo magsalita pero thank you pa rin. Because of it, parang mas lalo ako tuloy nagkakapurpose kung bakit it’s always nice to be loving kasi ang daming hate, ang daming negativities so parang you get to see all of it and it makes you have a purpose to keep doing good because people need that love. People need that kindness. (To the bashers, it hurts to speak, but thank you anyway. Because of it, I feel more purposeful because it's always nice to be loving because there's so much hate, so much negativity, so it seems like you get to see all of it, and it makes you have a purpose to keep doing good because people need that love. People need that kindness)," she added.
BINI with ABS-CBN executives
Also present at the momentous event were ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, chief financial officer Rick Tan, head of entertainment production and Star Magic Lauren Dyogi, ABS-CBN Music head Roxy Liquigan, and BINI’s manager for Star Magic Mylene Quintana-Mallari.
Their respective families also witnessed BINI’s latest milestone; some of BINI’s fans dubbed BLOOMs, brand partners, and media members.
On Feb. 13, BINI dropped another refreshing and catchy sound in the single “Blink Twice."
Mikha described the song as an appeal to go straight to the point when expressing or admitting love. “I feel like the song is about hwag na tayong magpaligoy-ligoy pa. Let’s go straight to the point,” she said.
According to Mikha, the song is also slated for international release. “It’s like ‘Cherry on Top,’ and we also worked with international producers and songwriters on this one. Of course, we want to give the best for you guys and we want to reach the international stage.”
The group announced the new music offering at the end of the “BINIverse” tour last year, which sold over 50,000 tickets nationwide and culminated at the three-day sold-out show at the Araneta Coliseum.
“Blink Twice” is the follow-up to their last full English song “Cherry On Top,” which has already amassed over 100 million global audio streams and video views combined.
The pop sensation made their first live performance of “Blink Twice” at the highly anticipated concert, “BINIverse World Tour: Philippines," at the Philippine Arena last Feb. 15.
Founded in 2015 as the country’s first-ever Philippine Music Festival, Fusion was created with a vision: to unite all forms of OPM—across genres, generations, and managements—into one grand celebration.
Ben&Ben (Images courtesy of Facebook)
Organizers of an upcoming Filipino music festival have come to the defense of OPM band Ben&Ben in response to allegations that the band is difficult to work with.
"I want to defend Ben&Ben from allegations that the group is a diva when it comes to dealing with them. Pero para sabihin na sila ay unreasonable and hard to work with, I don't think that's fair. (But to say they are unreasonable and hard to work with, I don't think that's fair)," said Gladys Basinillo, founder of Fusion, during an interview for the Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival, which will be held at the CCP Open Grounds on March 15.
Gladys added: "The group is very detailed regarding their requirements and technical aspects of the show. They work with the supplier and budget we have. They are reasonable; that's why I cannot call them a diva."
"Just because ma-detalye sila, demanding na. No. You have to understand the group is a nine-piece band. Hindi talaga sila madaling isalang. But they are very prepared. (Just because they're detailed, they're demanding. No. You have to understand the group is a nine-piece band. They're not really easy to put together)," she said.
Ben&Ben
Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival
The festival is back for another go, bringing together icons, rising stars, and a world-class production.
Get ready for an electrifying night of OPM as Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival brings together some of the biggest names in the industry at the CCP Open Grounds on March 15.
Headlined by Ben&Ben, December Avenue, and Zack Tabudlo, the festival promises an unforgettable experience with powerhouse acts like The Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis, Alamat, KAIA, Maki, Jan Francis and ALLMO$T, alongside an exciting lineup of rising stars and dynamic DJs.
Directed by Paul Basinillo and powered by Nestea, Nescafé, Bear Brand Sterilized, Hapee, Dazz, and Fudgee Barr, Fusion is set to be more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of Filipino music at its finest.
Founded in 2015 as the country’s first-ever Philippine Music Festival, Fusion was created with a vision: to unite all forms of OPM—across genres, generations, and managements—into one grand celebration.
From the start, it stood as a testament to OPM’s power, bringing the nation together while delivering top-tier production value to showcase and support Filipino talent.
More than just a concert, Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival is a celebration of unity through Original Pinoy Music (OPM). Music is the heartbeat of the Filipino spirit, bridging generations and connecting the nation through a universal language.
Over the years, Fusion has evolved into a cultural movement—a rallying cry for Filipinos to take pride in their artistry. More than just a festival, it serves as a platform that elevates homegrown talent, uniting legacy icons, global Filipino musicians, and emerging artists in a one-of-a-kind OPM experience.
"Now is the time to put OPM in the spotlight," said Gladys. "While international acts continuously fill arenas and festivals across the country, our own artists and music deserve the same level of support. Fusion is here to make that happen—to give Filipino music the recognition it deserves."
“Looking back at the very first Fusion concert in 2015, our goal was simple: to unite artists from different genres and showcase the strength of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
Now, 10 years later, we’re taking things to the next level—not just by gathering the best and biggest artists, but by redefining what it means to go to a concert," shared Paul.
"If we can create top-tier productions for international artists, why shouldn’t we do the same—if not more—for our own? We want to bring back the thrill of live music—to make concert-going a must-do experience again, especially for the younger generation. Fusion 2025 is designed to be more than just a show—it’s an all-day, immersive festival that goes beyond the main stage.”
Fusion 2025 carries the powerful theme “Musika Natin ‘To!”—a call to embrace and uplift OPM with pride. This milestone event will bring together the best of Filipino music in an immersive experience that goes beyond performances, featuring interactive art, cultural exhibits, and a showcase of local flavors.
More than a festival, it is a declaration that OPM is not just music—it is our identity, our pride, and our story as a nation.
"This 10th year of Fusion is a milestone for OPM, proving that Filipino music continues to evolve, grow, and inspire. But more than that, it’s a milestone for live entertainment in the Philippines. This is our chance to set the standard for what a modern Filipino music festival can be—something that rivals international festivals, with our own unique identity.” said Paul.
“This isn’t just about the past decade of OPM. This is about the next generation of Filipino music artists and fans. This is about bringing people back to live events, making concerts an experience they will always want to be part of.”
"As we showcase to the country and the world our passion for OPM, we hope to inspire more institutions, organizations, and every Filipino to join us in this journey of putting our OPM as front and center in our music scene,” added Gladys.
Among the stars who shared their thoughts on unconditional love include Rhian Ramos, Allen Dizon, director Joel Lamangan, Elizabeth Oropesa, Lotlot De Leon, Paolo Gumabao, and Rico Barrera.
Rhian Ramos and Allen Dizon in 'Unconditional'
The cast of the upcoming film "Unconditional" under BR Productions recently shared their thoughts on the important idea of unconditional love in romantic relationships.
During a media conference in Quezon City, the stars had meaningful discussions about love. They talked about how love goes beyond conditions and expectations.
They shared personal stories that showed how selfless love can have a strong impact. These honest reflections explain how true love can build deep connections and strength between partners, even during tough times.
Among the stars who shared their thoughts on unconditional love include Rhian Ramos, Allen Dizon, director Joel Lamangan, Elizabeth Oropesa, Lotlot De Leon, Paolo Gumabao, and Rico Barrera.
"Pinag-usapan na nga ng cast kung may unconditional sa mundo. Sabi ko magulang is unconditional love. In some way pa rin, may some kind of exchange kung ano yung mapo-provide mo for a person. It is possible na unconditional siya in some ways as long as my needs are met in other ways. Kanya-kanya talaga yan sa mga magpartner kung ano ang napag-usapan ninyo. (There are some conditions you hold emotionally. The cast has already discussed whether there is unconditional love in the world. I said parents are unconditional love. Somehow, there is still some exchange between what you can provide for a person. He is possibly unconditional in some ways as long as my needs are met in other ways. What you've talked about is really up to you as a partner. There are some conditions you hold emotionally)," said Rhian.
Allen answered: "Depende pa rin talaga sa tao. Unconditional ibig sabihin comfortable kayo sa isa't isa. Wala na kayong tinatago sa isa't isa. Alam na ninyo ang mga secrets ninyo at weakness. Pero hindi naman araw araw unconditional ang pagmamahal mo tulad sa mga kaibigan mo. Minsan nawawala. Give and take and relationships. (It really depends on the person. Unconditional means you are comfortable with each other. You don't hide anything from each other. You already know your secrets and weaknesses. But your love isn't always unconditional like it is with your friends. Sometimes it disappears. Relationships are give and take.)
The cast of the movie 'Unconditional'
"May reservations pa rin ako. Hindi pa ako nagkaroon ng relationship na all mine to give. Palaging may natitira. Hindi ko na siguro matatagpuan kasi I'm too old na rin. Hindi ko pa talaga na experience yung all-out. Ang unconditional sa akin is between my dogs and cats. Yan ang unconditional sa akin. (I still have reservations. I've never had a relationship where I'm all mine to give. There's always something left over. I probably won't find it because I'm too old. I haven't really experienced the all-out yet. What's unconditional to me now are my dogs and cats)," said Elizabeth.
Direk Joel admitted: "Kapag ako ay umibig, lahat binibigay ko. At hindi ako nagsisisi dahil mahal mo. Kapag mahal mo isang tao ano man ang ginawa mo hindi mo pinagsisisihan. Kasi mahal mo. Kung may pagkakamali pwede mo naman unawain at pagbigyan. (When I fall in love, I give everything. And I don't regret it because you love the person. When you love someone, no matter what you do, you don't regret it. Because you love your partner. If there is a mistake, you can understand and forgive.)
"Hindi ako naniniwala na there's a word such as unconditional. Lahat naman tayo may kundisyon eh. Kung unconditional yan that means kahit lokohin ka, bastusin ka, nakawan ka ng pera, or pagtaksilan ka, dapat mahal mo pa rin. Hindi totoo ang unconditional love. You can love, yes, pero sometimes, when that person you love crosses the line, then the question will the same person still be worth loving? Kung mahal ka ng tao bakit pagtataksilan? Bakit ka lolokohin? Bakit ka sasaktan physically or emotionally? That's not love. So, to answer your question, 'No. I don't believe in unconditional love. (I don't believe there's such a thing as unconditional. We all have conditions. If it's unconditional, that means even if you're fooled, abused, robbed of money, or betrayed, you should still love. Unconditional love is not true. You can love, yes, but sometimes, when that person you love crosses the line, then the question is will the same person still be worth loving? If someone loves you, why would they betray you? Why would they fool you? Why would they hurt you physically or emotionally? That's not love)," said Lotlot.
Paolo said: "Naniniwala lang ako sa unconditional love ng magulang. Kahit yung mga anak nila na may ginawang masama, andyan pa rin ang mga magulang nila. When it comes to relationships, I agree with Ms Lotlot (De Leon) said. There's no such thing as unconditional love. There are always conditions. (I just believe in the unconditional love of parents. Even when their children do something bad, their parents are still there. When it comes to relationships, I agree with Ms Lotlot (De Leon) said. There's no such thing as unconditional love. There are always conditions.)
"In a relationship, I am willing to love someone. Sa pagmamahal, hindi naman ako naniningil so I will give love. Siguro bahala na si Lord kung paano ang magiging condition naman sa isa't isa. Kung mamahalin ba niya ako. Kung ako lang ang nagmamahal, loss ng tao yun hindi ako. (In a relationship, I am willing to love someone. In love, I don't charge anything so I will give love. Maybe the Lord will take care of how the conditions will be for each other if the person will love me. If I am the only one who loves, that is the person's loss, not mine)," Rico said.
Produced under BR (Brandon Ramirez) Productions, "Unconditional" is an LGBTQ-themed movie that tackles love and acceptance. It is directed by Adolf Alix Jr. and line-produced by Dennis Evangelista. Written by Jerry B. Gracio, the film will hit theaters soon.
