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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Studying in Germany? Studieren in Deutschland? (III)
Postgratuate Courses with Special Relevance to Devolping Countries have been launched!
The funds for its programme are provided by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, which aims its giving junior executives an opportunity to attend such degree courses.
The typical scholarship holder will come either from a public authority or state or private company and as such be engaged in the planning and execution of directors and projects with emphasis on development policy having a bearing on technogicial, economic or social areas.
Applicants should be submitted to any of the following:
- Application to the German Embassy Manila no later then July 31, 2011;
- Or, application to the DAAD Head Office no later then August 31, 2011;
- Or directly to the university no later then October 15, 2011.
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Should there be any more questions please don't hesitate to contact the German Embassy in Manila/Philippines, Miss Davina Dy, Press and Cultural Section, Tel. 02-7023000 during office hours.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Manny Pacquiao - The Spirit of Filipino Unity
I must confess, I have never been a boxing fan, and I am pretty sure, I'll never become one. But meanwhile I became a fan of Manny Pacquiao. If I read all published articles and columns about him, I can't help myself, agreeing with them all. Even as an expat, who really doesn't like boxing.
Manny is Maximus. And as a Manila Bulletin writer voiced out: "He is pound-for-pound the best boxer in the world, the Fighter of the Decade, the People's champion, the fighting pride of Sarangani, a testament to the Filipinio spirit, a symbol of national unity, an inspiration.
Yes, I don't enjoy watching this bloody sport too as it pits one with killer instinct over another, as Philippine Star columnist Domini M. Torrevillas,wrote a couple of days ago. But, of course, it feels good that there is someone with brave and simple "probinsyano" (provincial) charm giving the Philippines a good image.
Boxing is a job, but as he said, he'll not do it forever. Filipino people love him, people in general, people everywhere... .
For living up to his "lofty billing as the mythical pound-for-bound best boxer in the world when he dominated and outclassed his American opponent Sugar Shane Mosly", ComVal Rep. Zamora-Apsay commended Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao in House Resolution No. 1207, which she filed on May 9, 2011.
"We have so gotten used to his victories that there is no doubt he will win every time he steps on the ring, But his latest triumph cemented the recognition that he is one of the history's best if not the best prizefight ever", she said.
HR No. 1207 also recognizes the fact that rep. Pacquiao continues to make the country proud and the House of Representatives in particular being the only elected official in the Philippines to have won a world title in the sport of boxing.
"What makes Congressman Manny's accomplishment extra special and meaningful is the fact that he dedicates every fight and victory to the Filipino people. He even symbolically wore yellow gloves to call for unity among Filipino", the lady solon added.
Manny Pacquiao - not such a successful boxer here in the Philippines. For some readers surely not easy to understand and believe... .
Boots in The Philippines
Since I was able to meet and talk to some Philippine fashion designers, I learned, that "everything can be"!
Yes, also boots in the Philippines.
From knee-high boots to wedge booties, the ironic Parisian's (French) boot collection is over the top in style and attitude. Also here in the Philippines. As a national paper published two weeks ago: Boots are back in the Philippines.
Girls, walk the streets of your city in style with booties that take the chic-to-edgy route in sophisticated hues of brown or black. That's what the commercials said... .
Sure, it looks great.
How about the tropical temperatures in this wonderful country...?
2 Swedes Guilty of Human Trafficking in Mindanao
Check out this important post by JB Deveza from the Inquirer Mindanao:
2 Swedes guilty of human trafficking - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
2 Swedes guilty of human trafficking - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
BRITANNIA GROUP OF ISLANDS: Surigao del Sur’s Best Kept Secret
A great post and wonderful photos you shouldn't miss. Check out:
BRITANNIA GROUP OF ISLANDS: Surigao del Sur’s Best Kept Secret
Studying in Germany?/Studieren in Deutschland ? (II)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a joint association of the German higher education institutions and is responsible for promoting academic relations with institutions abroad, above all by awarding scholarships. Its programmes are open for all countries and all subjects, and aim to benefit foreigners and Germans alike, In addition, the DAAD supports the international activities of Germany's higher education institutions by providing various services - such as information and publication programmes, advice, support and guidance - and by playing an advisory role in the formation of foreign cultural, education and research policy.
I learned this during my last stay in Manila while meeting DAAD-lecture Miss Natalie Lange (just being back from Indonesia!), who holds office at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Faculty Center in Quezon City.
For detailed information on all the activity fields of the DAAD please go to http://www.daad.de.
Hopefully and with the support of the DOST - Department of Science and Technology, some time this year an information event will be launched also in Davao City.
Scholarships for foreign advanced students, graduates and holders of doctorates are awarded for study, research or continuing training stays at state and state-recognized education institutions as well as non-university research institutions in Germany.
General information on study opportunities in Germany and on the contact addresses for the German universities can be found on the following website: http://www.hochschulkompass.de or in English http://www.higher-education-compass.de.
By the way: the level of German language skills required depends primarily on the planned study or research project. Foreign students who wish to matriculate at a German university, must, as a rule, be able to prove that they are adequately proficient in the German language. Where can I study the German language in the Philippines? Check out my Goethe Institute Manila link on this website (Important links), where you can also find several partner schools, i.e. the University of Southeastern Philippines in Davao City, where I am teaching German as faculty member since almost three years now.
More specific information will be following soon this website - and hopefully in future personal a DAAD info point in Davao City too.
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