Deutsches Oktoberfest in Davao City/German Octoberfest in Davao City

That's the original Oktoberfest in Munich at night...

In Davao City we all are getting the chance to celebrate Oktoberfest again in SWISS DELI and RESTAURANT in Damosa, Davao City on October 8, 2011 from 11 to 15 o'clock. Great original German food buffet and one free beer or soft drink as well as fun and original music with the great musician ROLF from Manila are waiting for you. Reservations please per telephon call: Rossana Balcom-Doring, 082 - 227 1761.

In Davao City bekommen wir alle wieder einmal die Chance, OKTOBERFEST im SWISS DELI und Retaurant in Damosa, Davao City am 8. Oktober 2011 von 11 bis 15 Uhr feiern zu koennen. Ein grossartiges deutsches Buffet mit einem freien Bier oder Softdrink sowie Spass und Witz und originale Musik mit dem grossartigen Musiker ROLF erwarten Sie. Reservierungen bitte per Telefonanruf: Rossana Balcom-Doring, 082 - 227 1761.

Racial Prejudices?

In all parts of our globe we find ethical hierarchy. It's an indirect status with fixed judgements and points of view. Social distance and discrimination predominate and make it easier to use categories such as "race", "naiton" or "culture".Social indifferences have been built up.

We can find he refusal because of the different skin color or adopted biological differences. We see misinterpretation of poverty and backwardness. We say of every refugee, i.e., that he seeks asylum.

Most racial prejudices have its  roots from the heritage of colonial supremacy. Justification of slavery goes back to the 17th century. In early colonial history skin color was not the main reason, it was the paganism of original inhabitants in America, Africa and Australia. bringing Christianity started the forward roll.

Terms such as "Indian" and "Negro" an be found even in world's literature: the good-natured "Winnetou" (German Karl May, 1842-1912); "Friday" (Freitag), the noble savage in "Robinson Crusoe" (Daniel Defoe, England, 1660-1731); or "Uncle Tom" (Harriet Beecher-Stowe, USA, 1811-1896).

Political conflicts between "white colonial supremacies" and "colored subjects" have been explained and described as racial segregation - many times instigated by Christian missionaries. Innumerable examples in world history proves brutal force and power up to genocide.

Reacial prejudices?

"Love your enemy as yourself!" (Leviciticus 19:18). Am I am enemy as expatriate in the Philippines?

"When alien live besides you in yourland, do not mistreat him. The alien living living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself...." (Leviticus 19:33,34).

Jean-Baptiste LULLY - get to know more about him...

HERE:

http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Again" Do You Like To Study in Germany? Nochmals: Moechten Sie in Deutschland studieren?

I published already earlier about my appointment as DAAD consultant in Davao City/Mindanao. After signing the Memorandum of Agreement some days ago, I will be having my office from next week on every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 am in the DOST (Department of Science and Technology) - Regional Office XI, Corner Dumanlas and Friendship Roads, Bajada, Davao City.

Telephone: 082 - 2271313 and 227 - 5672. You can also reach me via email doringklaus@gmail.com.

Further information will be published here. I am also planning to start a serial regarding the most common question regarding studying in German or availing scholarships.

My office schedule might be variable from time to time. 

Personal: I like to express again my dearest gratitude to the DOST director Dr. Anthony Sales providing me with an office in the DOST building.

New SSS Guidelines Bared

Also being an SSS member in the Philippines I learned that SSS has cut down its interest rates and relaxed its lending requirements to enable more companies to avail themselves of its social and business loans. The agency revised its loan guidelines to give companies easier access to credit, boost employment and expand SSS membership.

The interest rate of loan granted will remain fixed for a period of one year. The loan will be subject to change based on the prevailing interest rate on its anniversary month to match market rates. ]

Under the new guidelines, employers can use the loan to acquire existing structures, expand and diversify business and fund projects in forest development and sustainable energy.

I learned from SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio de Quiros, Jr., that in a span of over 23 years, SSS has released more than 23 billion Pesos to fund more then 5,000 projects that have generated more then 99,000 jobs, created more then 4,000 hospital beds and many things more.

Interested employers can contact the SSS Corporate Bonds and Loans Department at 02 - 920-6401 local 5113 and 5115 or send an email to urbanogm@sss.gov.ph.

No Divorce in The Philippines

Check out more here in the post of the INQUIRER...

No divorce an ‘honor’ for Philippines – Papal Nuncio

Charles Gounod - another Classic Music Composer

Get to know more about him here:

http://klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Kadayawan Festival in Davao City 2011

Neverheard? You should NOW!

My life as an expat in the Philippines is indeed very colorful (as I just stated in my weekly column in Mindanao Daily Mirror). I met a lot of people - and, my hobby, the music, has become also my "job" several times, i.e. as radio host for several years in Davao City.

I love to support local Philippino talents, i.e. NEVERHEARD. These young talented boys were born and raised in the lands where many and mostly talented people are, in Davao and Digos City. Please correct me, if I am wrong. They are presently studying in exclusive colleges and universities. This band (Alternative, experimental -!- and hard rock!)  may not be your real alternative rock band. They may jove to the sails (as they said) where the waters bring them. But, believe me, give them a try. 

Jediver Pontilar - vocalist, Richmond Damag - guitars, Simon Guillen - bass, Francis Dy - keyboards, Rav Estores - drums are the band members.

For more info please contact Joveth Gabutero Tubiano (also my Facebook friend), the band manager and event organizer of NeverHeard at 0942-7828030 or 0939-2242991.

Believe me, I seldom use this site for any promotions. NEVERHEARD is one of the very rare examples... .

Again: You Like to Study in Germany?

Signing of Memorandum of Agreement after the orientation of German Scholarship and Grant Opportunities at the Social Hall, University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero, Davao City on July 25, 2011 hosted by DOST (Department of Science and technology) assistant regional director Miss Elsie Mae Solidum.

Signatories: Dr. Anthony Sales (DOST regional director Region XI) and new appointed DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, German Academic Exchange Service) representative and consultant "yours truly" Klaus Doring,

witnessed by Mr. Shadin Paulo Kitma, Project coordinator Goethe Institut (German Cultural Center), Manila, Mrs. Natalie Lange, DAAD main office Philippines, UP Diliman and Mr. Elmo Dela Cruz, DAAD Alumnus, present city planning officer in Davao City.