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!
The Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KSMBPI), the supposed "watchdog of the cyberspace of the Philippines," has filed charges against actress Angeli Khang at the Pasay City Prosecutors Office for allegedly posting explicit videos on social media.
According to a DZBB report, the actress is accused of violating Article 201 of the Revised Penal code which covers obscene publications and exhibitions, and indecent shows.
The penalty is imprisonment or a fine ranging from six thousand to twelve thousand pesos.
The group went on to warn that they are preparing to file similar charges against three other celebrities in the coming days.
Note that Angeli is not the first person the KSMBPI sued.
Prior, the group filed complaints against Vice Ganda, Ion Perez, Toni Fowler.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed “increased” and “continuous” degassing activity from Taal Volcano on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Photo from Pixabay
In a 6 p.m. advisory, Phivolcs said volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from Taal’s main crater had increased to 9,762 tons per day on Thursday, up from 2,887 tons per day on Oct. 6.
“This is the highest recorded SO2 emission from Taal for the year,” it pointed out.
Meanwhile, Phivolcs said no volcanic smog or “vog” over Taal Caldera was monitored as of Thursday.
Citing the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) forecast, Phivolcs said wind speeds over the Taal region will significantly decrease in the coming weekend.
However, PAGASA noted that if the “elevated” SO2 degassing continues, there will also be a likelihood for volcanic SO2 to accumulate and generate vog.
Phivolcs reminded the public that the composition of volcanic gases can cause irritation of the eyes, throat, and respiratory tract, which may be severe depending on the gas concentrations and durations of exposure.
It advised people living near Taal Volcano to avoid outdoor activities, wear N95 face masks, and drink enough amount of water. (Lizst Torres Abello)
From singers, actors, and musicians to dancers, models, stand-up comedians, and even YouTube personalities, several Filipinos or those with Filipino blood have made it big in the international scene.
(L-R) Bella Poarch, Bretman Rock, Hailee Steinfeld, H.E.R, Olivia Rodrigo, Nico Santos, Manny Jacinto and Jacob Batalon
Aside from becoming the happiest people on earth, Filipinos also take pride in talent and exceptional skills, hence the term "Pinoy Pride".
From singers, actors, and musicians to dancers, models, stand-up comedians, and even YouTube personalities, several Filipinos or those with Filipino blood have made it big in the international scene.
In celebration of the Filipino-American Month in the US, here's a fresh list of Fil-Am celebrities making waves in the Hollywood scene.
Bella Poarch
Bella Poarch (Instagram)
Gaining fame after doing the TikTok video "To The B," Denarie Taylor, professionally known as Bella Poarch, became an instant celebrity after gaining 1.9 billion likes and 82.9 million followers on TikTok.
Following her success, Bella also ventured into the music scene by releasing her debut single, "Build a B*tch," one of the biggest YouTube debuts in history with over 307 million views.
She is part of Forbes's Top 50 Fashion Creators for 2023.
Bretman Rock
Bretman Rock (Instagram)
Dubbed the "Baddest Content Creator," Bretman Rock Sacayanan is a Filipino-American internet star based in Hawaii. Starting to appear online with his make tutorials, Bretman has come a long way from collaborating with big brands like Nike to launching his book entitled "You're That B*tch: & Other Cute Lessons About Being Unapologetically Yourself."
He even became the first gay cover for Playboy Magazine in 2021. Bretman also did a cover for Vogue Philippines in June to celebrate Pride Month.
Bretman has garnered 18 million followers on Instagram, 13 million followers on TikTok, and almost 9 million on YouTube.
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld (Instagram)
Known for her character as Kate Bishop on the Marvel series "Hawkeye," Hailee Steinfeld is proud of her Filipino roots. Born in Los Angeles, California, her mother Cheri has roots in Panglao, Bohol, in the Philippines.
In her past interviews, Hailee shared loving words to her Filipino grandfather, Ricardo Doma, who died in 2014.
"One thing about my Filipino grandfather – the amount of pride that he had in me, himself, his background, and his family was unbelievable I realize now that this is maybe something I wish I would have realized sooner. A quality he has and was born with and brought up with is his pride in his family. I am so lucky to have experienced that from him," she said.
Aside from acting, Hailee also ventured into the music scene by releasing her debut song, "Love Myself," in 2015 and another single, "Let Me Go," featuring Alesso, Florida Georgia Line, and Watt, in 2016.
The same year, Hailee went to the Philippines to do a mall tour promoting her E.P., "Haiz."
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo (Instagram)
She made waves in the music industry when she debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her song "Driver's License" in January 2021. The 20-year-old Grammy winner also did acting stints when she was cast in the Disney television programs "Bizaardvark" and "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series."
Olivia's father is a Filipino American, while her mother is American of Irish and German descent.
Jacob Batalon
Jacob Batalon (Instagram)
Jacob Batalon is another actor based in Hawaii. He is best known for his performance as Ned in the 2017 superhero movie 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and the 2018 film 'Avengers: Infinity War.'
His Filipino mother, who has always supported his dreams, is Eva Andres, originally from Pangasinan in the Philippines.
From his acting stint on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jacob also appeared in several movies like Bloodfest (2018) and Let It Snow (2019)
Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens (Instagram)
Vanessa is an actress and a singer, who gained fame after playing Gabriela Montez of "High School Musical." Now our favorite trio in the "Princess Switch" film series is half Filipina. Her mom Gina Guanco is from Manila, while her father is of Irish, French and Native American descent. She has always been proud of her Filipino roots as well.
Visiting the Philippines for the first time in March, the 34-year-old actress also took the time to shoot a travel documentary film entitled "The Awakening." Directed by Paul Soriano, the film was shot in Palawan and Manila.
During her visit, she was also named the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Philippines, receiving the title from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr at Malacañang Palace on March 30.
H.E.R
H.E.R (Instagram)
Another Filipino-American singer/actress who is making headlines in Hollywood is Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, also known as H.E.R.
Debuting as the first Filipina Disney princess after portraying Belle on the special TV presentation of "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration," the Grammy-award-winning singer is a proud Filipino herself. She was born to a Filipino mother and an African-American father, which makes her childhood a mix of Filipino and black culture.
During her visit to the Philippines, H.E.R. revealed that she took her family on a Yacht vacation in Palawan. She also shared that she likes to cook kare-kare for her family.
Nico Santos
Nico Santos (Instagram)
Nico Santos is a Filipino-American actor known for portraying the sales associate Mateo Liwanag in N.B.C.'s 'Superstore' and the fabulously gay Oliver T'sien in the hit movie 'Crazy Rich Asians.'
He also appeared in the latest MCU film "Guardians of The Galaxy: Volume 3," where he played the role of Recorder Theel.
Nico was born in Manila and moved to the US when he was 16.
Manny Jacinto
Manny Jacinto (Instagram)
Known for his role as Jason Mendoza in "The Good Place," Filipino-American actor Manny Jacinto is a proud member of a new batch of Hollywood actors representing Asian men onscreen. His family moved to Canada in 1990, settling in Richmond, British Columbia.
Aside from gaining attention as Jason, he also appeared in the "Brand New Cherry Flavor" series.
Jo-Koy
Jo-Koy (Instagram)
Jo Koy is a popular Filipino-American stand-up comedian who is a frequent panelist for the late night show "Chelsea Lately." He is of Filipino, European, and American descent. He will soon be seen in the animated films "The Monkey King" and "Leo."
The 125th Anniversary of The Manila Times, to be held at Conrad Manila in Pasay City tonight, October 12, is set to be a spectacular celebration featuring a remarkable lineup of women who will captivate the audience with their extraordinary talents.
Award-winning Filipino soprano-songwriter, Lara Maigue — proudly signed with Alcasid Total Entertainment Artist Management (ATeam), led by renowned singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid — earned prestigious titles from the Aliw Awards Foundation and has graced concert halls across the Philippines and other parts of the world. P-Pop girl group XOXO — composed of Riel, Lyra, Dani and Mel — quickly rose to prominence as co-talents of GMA Artist Center and Curve Entertainment helmed by Ciso Chan. XOXO has been on an unstoppable journey since debuting in 2020 and have serenaded the world with OST releases. Lastly, transcendent talent Janina Lorelei Simion is a Romanian classical-crossover mezzo-soprano who graced stages from Bulgaria to China and various corners of the world. Her talents extend far beyond her vocal chords; she's a versatile artist, starring in movies and TV series like "Unbreak My Heart" and the upcoming "Gomburza," "Shake, Rattle and Roll Extreme," and "Miss Probinsyana." Also a beauty queen, Simion will represent Romania in the Noble Queen of the Universe international pageant in December.
Laguna has long been renowned for its thriving coconut industry. As the second-largest producer of coconuts in the country, locals have harnessed the potential of the so-called "Tree of Life," turning its bountiful resources into a wide range of products that benefit both the local economy and the environment.
One individual who has recognized the potential of the coconut is Jan Erwin Jabolin, the creative mind behind "Artisticrafts."
Jan, a passionate advocate for sustainable living, embarked on his artistic journey with a vision — to transform discarded coconut shells into functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture and home pieces.
With the skilled use of pen and acrylic, Jan transforms the humble coconut shell into exquisite pieces. Each piece is a unique fusion of nature's beauty and human ingenuity, showcasing the versatility and potential of the coconut.
The design of the furniture celebrates Pinoy sceneries, including the classic Filipino games such as 'tumbang preso,' 'luksong tinik,' 'karera ng sako,' and 'paluan ng palayok.'
Artisticrafts goes beyond mere furniture production; it showed that it’s possible for local artisans to make it in the market not only in Laguna but also beyond. Jan's dedication to repurposing coconut shells not only reduces waste but also contributes to the livelihood of local coconut farmers. It's a harmonious cycle where the environment, the community, and artistic innovation converge.
IT’S LIT Families from Antipolo, Rizal receive rechargeable solar LED lanterns to help light their homes
It’s not unknown that Filipinos in different parts of the country still have no access to electricity. Children have a hard time studying due to the lack of electricity, parents squeeze in chores during the day to utilize daylight, and families move around with more difficulty in the dark during the night. These remain a daily reality for families across the Philippines and continue to be a dilemma for many households.
For Panasonic, finding solutions to lived realities such as electricity inaccessibility is a challenge that needs to be taken on. In 2013, it launched the BG-BL03 Solar LED Lantern, a solar-powered rechargeable lantern that doubles as a charger for households that live without electricity daily.
Since its release, the lantern has become a major part of the brand’s efforts to better the lives of Filipinos. “The lantern was primarily developed by our headquarters in Japan as a means to provide awareness on the possible use of renewable energy,” says Panasonic human resources manager Mike Borja. “With the small lanterns and solar panels, a lot of homes will improve and will get better.”
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE From left: Antipolo Vice Governor Reynaldo San Juan Jr., Panasonic brand ambassador Gary Valenciano, Shining Light Foundation Inc. president and chairman of the board Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, Panasonic president Kazuya Higami, Panasonic executive director for finance and admin Atsushi Kozuma, and Panasonic director Angelo Tamayo
This 2023, the brand is partnering with Shining Light Foundation to supply 150 families in Antipolo, Rizal with these lanterns. This partnership further highlights how carefully developed technologies can create opportunities, foster remarkable moments, and help improve people’s lives. It also marks five years since the successful completion of the company’s 100 Thousand Solar Lanterns Project, which brought the same lanterns to various communities across 30 countries. It also serves as an exciting continuation of this ambitious project to bring sustainable light to more Filipino families.
With the addition of the lantern to Filipino households, children can now study better, and families can move around more easily and live more comfortably in well-lit homes with electricity within their reach.
K-pop girl group Aespa announced their new mini-album “Drama,” which will be released on Nov. 10.
“Drama” will be available on all digital streaming platforms and in various limited-edition physical configurations.
Aespa set the stage for “Drama” with “Better Things,” which has gathered over 77.1 million global streams and 58 million views for the music video on YouTube. They performed the song on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Recently, multi-platinum star Raye hopped on the official remix. “Better Things” will be available as a limited-edition physical single from the US official Aespa online store on Oct. 27. The track list includes the original single as well as special remixes, sped up/slowed down versions, and an instrumental version. Pre-order is now available HERE.
Aespa previously released the album “My World,” which debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and marked their second No. 1 debut on the Top Album Sales Chart.
On the other hand, Aespa contributed the exciting, up-tempo track “Zoom Zoom” to the “Beyblade X” original soundtrack—accompanying the first season of the X Series anime. It stands out as their first Japanese-language OST. “Beyblade X” airs on TV Tokyo.
Aespa just completed the “Aespa Live Tour 2023 Synk: Hyperline” world tour, a 14-date trek through North America, Latin America and Europe.
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