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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Monday, January 29, 2024

Typical Filipino (XXXIX) - Typisch Philippinisch (XXXIX): Women - Frauen

 Typical Filipino (XXXIX) - Typisch Philippinisch (XXXIX):  Women - Frauen


The current situation of women in the Philippines is best described as having sharp contradictions. The Filipino women may be considered as one of the most advanced vis-à-vis the women in other countries, in the areas of academic, professional, politics and legislation.


However, they also suffer from domestic violence, economic disadvantages, discrimination at the workplace, exploitation as migrant workers, and as prostituted women and displacement brought about by the intermittent wars in conflict affected areas. The Philippines is the only country in Asia to have closed the gender gap on both education and health and is one of only six (6) in the world to have done so. 

Moreover, the Philippines’ scores on political empowerment continues to improve as its economic indicators such as estimated income, labor force participation and income equality for similar work. The Philippines is the only country in the world where women have parity to men in senior management roles. However, despite the remarkable achievements above, thousands of Filipino women suffer from sex and other gender related abuses While Filipino women suffer the same domestic violence, and economic disadvantages all over the country, women in some parts of Mindanao and other conflict affected areas in the Philippines suffer more. 


As in most countries affected by displacement brought about by armed conflict, women and children make up the great majority of the displaced population in the Philippines, and experience additional vulnerabilities. The intermittent wars affect women’s livelihood, health, education and family life, among other things. In the area of legislative reforms, the Philippines has ensured the protection of women against economic, social and political forms of discrimination. The country has passed important laws like the Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998, the Anti Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 and the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. The Philippines also has a vibrant women’s movement which is recognized for its work in the international and national levels. 

In her study on psychopathology, Lourdes V. Lapuz, a Filipino psychiatrist, writes: "Despite all the mutual signs and references, Filipino culture still has a large remnant of ideal images of women from times long past. This includes, above all, the so-called 'Maria Clara '-Image of the shy, brittle, modest, selfless and loyal to the end woman. The type of woman in business today does not mean social inferiority. Filipinas are equal to men in many areas. And that's a good thing!

(To be continued!)

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Die aktuelle Situation der Frauen auf den Philippinen lässt sich am besten als widersprüchlich beschreiben. Die philippinischen Frauen können im Vergleich zu den Frauen in anderen Ländern als eine der fortschrittlichsten in den Bereichen Wissenschaft, Beruf, Politik und Gesetzgebung angesehen werden.

Allerdings leiden sie auch unter häuslicher Gewalt, wirtschaftlicher Benachteiligung, Diskriminierung am Arbeitsplatz, Ausbeutung als Wanderarbeiterinnen und prostituierte Frauen sowie unter Vertreibung, die durch die zeitweiligen Kriege in Konfliktgebieten verursacht wird. Die Philippinen sind das einzige Land in Asien, das die Kluft zwischen den Geschlechtern sowohl im Bildungs- als auch im Gesundheitsbereich geschlossen hat, und eines von nur sechs (6) Ländern weltweit, denen dies gelungen ist.

Darüber hinaus verbessern sich die Werte der Philippinen in Bezug auf politisches Empowerment weiter, da ihre Wirtschaftsindikatoren wie geschätztes Einkommen, Erwerbsbeteiligung und Einkommensgleichheit bei ähnlicher Arbeit berücksichtigt werden. Die Philippinen sind das einzige Land der Welt, in dem Frauen in Führungspositionen gleichberechtigt mit Männern vertreten sind. Doch trotz der oben genannten bemerkenswerten Erfolge leiden Tausende von philippinischen Frauen unter sexuellem und anderem geschlechtsbezogenem Missbrauch. Während philippinische Frauen im ganzen Land unter der gleichen häuslichen Gewalt und wirtschaftlichen Benachteiligung leiden, leiden Frauen in einigen Teilen von Mindanao und anderen von Konflikten betroffenen Gebieten in der Die Philippinen leiden stärker.

Wie in den meisten Ländern, die von Vertreibungen aufgrund bewaffneter Konflikte betroffen sind, stellen Frauen und Kinder die große Mehrheit der vertriebenen Bevölkerung auf den Philippinen und sind zusätzlich gefährdet. Die zeitweiligen Kriege wirken sich unter anderem auf den Lebensunterhalt, die Gesundheit, die Bildung und das Familienleben der Frauen aus. Im Bereich der Gesetzesreformen haben die Philippinen den Schutz von Frauen vor wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und politischen Formen der Diskriminierung sichergestellt. Das Land hat wichtige Gesetze verabschiedet, darunter das Gesetz zur Unterstützung und zum Schutz von Vergewaltigungsopfern von 1998, das Gesetz gegen sexuelle Belästigung von 1995 und das Gesetz gegen Gewalt gegen Frauen und ihre Kinder von 2004. Die Philippinen haben auch eine lebendige Frauenbewegung, die dafür bekannt ist seine Arbeit auf internationaler und nationaler Ebene.

In ihrer Studie über Psychopathologie schreibt Lourdes V. Lapuz, eine philippinische Psychiaterin: "Trotz aller gegenseitiger Anzeichen und Hinweise verfügt die philippinische Kultur immer noch über einen großen Restbestand an Idealbildern von Frauen aus längst vergangenen Zeiten. Dazu gehört vor allem das sogenannte 'Maria Clara'-Bild der schüchternen, spröden, bescheiden, selbstlosen und bis zum Ende  loyalen Frau. Der Frauentyp im Geschäftsleben in der heutigen Zeit bedeutet nicht soziale Unterlegenheit. Filipinas sind in vielen Bereichen Männern gleichgestellt. Und das ist gut so!

(Fortsetzung folgt!)



Philippine-German Relations (IX) - Deutsch-philippinische Beziehungen (IX): German scientists, authors, and writers


A noted German scientist , Dr. Adolf Bernhard Meyer, Director of the Royal Ethnographical Museum at Dresden/Germany also traveled extensively in the Philippines for some years. He made a good collection of Philippine Fauna in his museum  and published numerous papers on Philippine anthropological, linguistic, and zoological subjects from 1872 to the the close of the 19th century.


Dr. Hans Meyer was the Director of the Bibliographic Institute in Leipzig at the time when Rizal met him. He had traveled extensively in the Philippines in 1882. According to Rizal himself, Meyer was the author of one of the largest encyclopedic dictionaries of Germany. He also wrote a book about the Igorots of the Mountain Province, a acopy of which was given personally to Rizal during his visit to Leipzig in 1886.



Another German scientist, Richard von Drasche, visited Luzon from 1870 to 1880. He was a geologist by profession andd had several collections, which were later studied by Karl Oehbeke, a German petrographer. Von Drasche wrote a book entitled "Datos para un Estudio Geologico de la Isla Luzon', published in Madrid in 1881.



More than 33 scientific books and articles about the Philippines and its people were written in German and Spanish by Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt, an Austrian scholar with German-Jewish blood. It was through him that Rizal met noted German scholars like Feodor Jagor and Dr. Rudolf Virchow among others. Besides the map of Mindanao, numerous scientific papers and papers on Philippine culture were published by him. Ferdinand Blumentritt was an active and vigorous defender of the Philippine cause. In his honor, some streets of Manila and other cities have been named "Blumentritt".


Dr. Rudolf Virchow, a physician, noted for his medical researches on pathology at the University of Berlin. In one of the Berlin Society for Anthropology conferences on January 15, 1870, Dr. Virchow read his report entitled "The Skulls of Old Inhabitants of the Philippines.

(To be continued!)

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Ein bekannter deutscher Wissenschaftler, Dr. Adolf Bernhard Meyer, Direktor des Königlichen Ethnographischen Museums in Dresden/Deutschland, reiste einige Jahre lang ebenfalls ausgiebig auf den Philippinen. Er legte in seinem Museum eine gute Sammlung der philippinischen Fauna an und veröffentlichte von 1872 bis zum Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts zahlreiche Aufsätze zu philippinischen anthropologischen, sprachlichen und zoologischen Themen.

Dr. Hans Meyer war zu der Zeit, als Rizal ihn kennenlernte, Direktor des Bibliographischen Instituts in Leipzig. Er war 1882 ausgiebig auf den Philippinen gereist. Laut Rizal selbst war Meyer der Autor eines der größten enzyklopädischen Wörterbücher Deutschlands. Er schrieb auch ein Buch über die Igorots der Bergprovinz, von dem Rizal bei seinem Besuch in Leipzig im Jahr 1886 eine Kopie persönlich überreicht wurde.

Ein weiterer deutscher Wissenschaftler, Richard von Drasche, besuchte Luzon von 1870 bis 1880. Er war von Beruf Geologe und besaß mehrere Sammlungen, die später von Karl Oehbeke, einem deutschen Petrographen, untersucht wurden. Von Drasche schrieb ein Buch mit dem Titel „Datos para un Estudio Geologico de la Isla Luzon“, das 1881 in Madrid veröffentlicht wurde.

Mehr als 33 wissenschaftliche Bücher und Artikel über die Philippinen und ihre Menschen wurden auf Deutsch und Spanisch von Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt, einem österreichischen Gelehrten mit deutsch-jüdischem Blut, verfasst. Durch ihn lernte Rizal unter anderem bekannte deutsche Gelehrte wie Feodor Jagor und Dr. Rudolf Virchow kennen. Neben der Karte von Mindanao wurden von ihm zahlreiche wissenschaftliche Arbeiten und Arbeiten zur philippinischen Kultur veröffentlicht. Ferdinand Blumentritt war ein aktiver und energischer Verfechter der philippinischen Sache. Ihm zu Ehren wurden einige Straßen in Manila und anderen Städten „Blumentritt“ genannt.

Dr. Rudolf Virchow, ein Arzt, bekannt für seine medizinischen Forschungen zur Pathologie an der Universität Berlin. Auf einer der Tagungen der Berliner Gesellschaft für Anthropologie am 15. Januar 1870 las Dr. Virchow seinen Bericht mit dem Titel „Die Schädel alter Einwohner der Philippinen“.

(Fortsetzung folgt!)


Let our hope spring eternal




By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com


WE all have reason to be always hopeful and even optimistic despite the ugliest fears and worries we may have in our life. And that reason can only be that we can always count on God who is all powerful. Not only that, he truly cares for us, though in ways that may escape our understanding and appreciation. 


This truth of our faith is highlighted in that episode where Christ drove out a legion of evil spirits that possessed a man. (cfr. Mk 5,1-20) Even in the worst scenario, when we inflict ourselves with the gravest of sin, there is still hope because as St. Paul said, “where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.” (Rom 5,20)


We have to reassure ourselves, based on what Christ has promised and has actually done for us, that there can be no crisis that is too big for the grace of God to handle.


We have to remember that nothing happens in this life without at least the knowledge and tolerance of God. And if God allows some really bad things to happen, it is because a greater good can always be derived from them. 


We just have to put ourselves in God’s side to tackle whatever crisis plagues us. That is the real challenge we have to face. And just like what Christ did and continues to do to redeem us, we have to follow the formula he once spelled out: deny ourselves, carry the cross and then follow him. (cfr. Mt 16,24)


If we are willing to do that, then we can even gain a lot more than what we appear to lose and to suffer. In other words, we can say that the bigger, the more serious the problem, the bigger, plentier and stronger also the grace God will give us. So, let us just be game and do our part of the bargain.


It’s not easy, of course. But neither is it impossible. It would really depend on how we see things. If we only consider the enormity of the problem, then we cannot help but feel overwhelmed and even get discouraged. But if we consider God’s abundant grace, even the impossible can be possible for us.


We need to educate ourselves to always remain calm and optimistic when faced with grave problems, and just try our best to discern what God is showing us with respect to resolving a crisis.


Yes, we have to learn to suffer. But let’s never forget that there is always the resurrection of Christ. Christ has already won for us the war against any form of evil. We just have to learn to be with him and not to be so stupid as to do things simply on our own.


We have to strengthen our conviction that every problem and crisis is an opportunity to grow in strength and quality in our spiritual life, in our love for God and others and the world in general. Yes, we need to develop a proper love for the world. We have to conquer the world that will always be beset with the effects of our sins.


Again, let’s do all this with a sporting spirit based on our faith, hope and charity. We may get dirty from time to time, but we can always get up and then move on. To repeat, there is no crisis too big for the grace of God to handle!


Sunday, January 28, 2024

A MISTAKEN BELIEF

 


A mistaken belief accompanies each and every one of us daily. Incorrect decisions and wrong doings are part of our daily life.


Mistaken or irrational beliefs are truly mistaken or irrational because they fly in the face of reality. They set up expectations that are unrealistic, thus causing emotional upset when the expectations are not met. The more rigid the mistaken beliefs, the more emotional upset they produce.


It is almost a ridiculous fact that man wants to know certain truths about mundane things. But really he seems least interested in even mundane truths as can be read many times in newspapers for example. There seem to be too many rash judgments, and the readers absorb these and make these their own. A fatal attraction!


This is sometimes referred to as journalistic mentality wherein accusations are generously made without proof. Evolution started this trend, when scientists stated for example that man evolved from the apes, without proof. The only proof they had was the missing link, and if I am not mistaken, it's still a missing proof until now.


To look for proofs is a mental activity, which is no longer a common thing nowadays, because it takes really time, effort and is too serious to think about. Yet in Christian education, thinking right is very important.That's why Philosophy is important in Christian life. To avoid error in thinking, the rules of right reasoning must be studied and mastered. Is it really totally neglected in today's modern education?


Thinking is actually an enjoyable activity but when one is pressured to get a good job for one's sustenance, then the other more mundane becomes attractive. After all, great thinkers often do not get (good?) jobs... .


Spiritual writers like the British Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) noticed that mankind had stopped thinking even two centuries ago. That was during his age. Man probably stopped thinking even earlier. He has ceased many times to search for the truth. It's easier to listen to gossip and believe in it. What a sign of weak minds!


Too often are we blind to the truth and as a consequence we easily believe in lies we only have to like it. Too bad, if people always like to close their eyes and ears especially while experiencing the delusion of error. 


In order to give an “air of reality” to the defence of honest but mistaken belief, there must be: (1) evidence of lack of consent to the sexual acts; and (2) evidence that notwithstanding the actual refusal, the accused honestly but mistakenly believed that the complainant was consenting.


Chilly temperatures across the Philippines and a Tropical Wave near Mindanao

LPA nearing Mindanao, Bagyo Update 28th January 2024



Breaking the habit: Why ditching 'Filipino time' is crucial for success

BY RHOWEN DEL ROSARIO

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.”

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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.

Ahtisa Manalo ready to conquer the Miss Universe stage: 'I'm a lot stronger now'

BY ROBERT REQUINTINA



AT A GLANCE

  • In 2018, Ahtisa won first runner-up at Miss International. In 2020, She filed an application for Miss Universe Philippines but decided to withdraw at the last minute. 

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Ahtisa Manalo (Instagram)

Former Miss International first runner-up Ahtisa Manalo has been appointed as the official delegate of Quezon Province for Miss Universe Philippines 2024. This time, she's ready to conquer the Miss Universe stage.

"When I joined Bb. Pilipinas in 2018, I was very young - 20. I didn't feel I could utilize the platform to explore my full potential. And now, at 26, I have many life experiences, and I've grown a lot. I feel like now I can utilize the platform very well," said Ahtisa during an interview for ABS-CBN on Saturday.

In 2018, Ahtisa won first runner-up at Miss International. In 2020, She filed an application for Miss Universe Philippines but decided to withdraw at the last minute. 


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"I don't think I was ready then. I had a lot of growing to do. It felt like it was only two years after Bb. Pilipinas. I didn't think I had anything new to offer," she said.

Ahtisa, 26, she's ready for pageantry again.

"I feel like I'm a lot stronger now. I can handle many more things better, and I also feel like being an entrepreneur has helped me utilize my skills and see the potential that the Miss Universe Philippines platform has," she said. 

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Ahtisa recalled she had joined pageants in Quezon in elementary school.

"I was born in Candelaria, Quezon. I grew up there most of my life. I spent 20 years of my life. I only left for Bb. Pilipinas. I started joining pageants when I was in fourth grade because I wanted to help my family by sending me to school. So they're the ones who've been sending me to school ever since I started kindergarten. 

"And I felt like I needed to help, and my pageant, then Little Miss Inverga, had one-year free tuition if you won, so I don't have anything to pay. So doon ako nagsimula mag-pageant because I saw the potential in helping my family and myself," she said.

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Ahtisa emphasized the significance of having good communication skills for a beauty queen. 

"Communication skills are a big factor in being able to convey your thoughts. You don't need to speak a specific language and be fluent in one, but I think it is important to be able to make people understand what you mean," she said.

The beauty queen also discussed her advocacy. "I'm working with Alan Academy. It is an organization where we believe that the best way to empower children is through education and education, a holistic form of education that starts from a very young age, which teaches global citizenship, social skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset."

In 'Expats,' Nicole Kidman is happy to share the limelight Read Next



By Associated Press

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In Nicole Kidman's new series "Expats," which premiered on Amazon Prime Video, she once again emotionally jumps off a cliff. At the center of "Expats" are three women, played by Kidman, Ji-young Yoo and Sarayu Blue, who are each expatriates living in Hong Kong. Their lives are all altered when the young son of Kidman's character, Margaret, goes missing.

Lulu Wang ( "The Farewell" ) directed and was the showrunner of the six-episode series, filmed on location in Hong Kong.

"When Nicole came to me, to make the series, I just felt like she was meeting me at the height of the success of 'The Farewell.' But people who know me from childhood know we were immigrants (from China)," Wang says. "I felt like the series had to represent that aspect of my life, like, yes, I'm an American expat in certain contexts, but in another context, I'm a Chinese immigrant. I wanted to really challenge this idea of a bubble that expats have."

An idea that Wang had was to make the fifth episode some 90 minutes and focus on the domestic workers, expats themselves and tasked with keeping other women's households running.

"Imagine you've just met Nicole Kidman and you're like, 'Hey, I've got this idea for an episode and you're in the background. What do you think about it?'" Wang laughs.

An executive producer, Kidman wasn't just receptive to Wang's thoughts and ideas — they spoke to a true career passion, championing others."What I want to do at this point in my life and career is support women like this and support the new visionaries and auteurs that are coming up and try to create paths for them," Kidman says.

"I had never worked with a writer's room before," Wang says. "It's a very sort of solitary task to write usually. Here it was a room of women, helping to develop the story."

One of those writers on the show was Janice Y. K. Lee, whose novel "The Expatriates" inspired the series.

"She was so not precious about the book. And the reason, honestly, I wanted her in the room was so that we couldn't mess things up and so that she would be involved in the process," Wang explains. "You can't get better research than having the person who experienced it and wrote it in the room.... We would always reference the book and quote it back to her, and she was always quite embarrassed."

In addition to the women in front of and behind the camera, Kidman is happy to share her spotlight with Brian Tee, who plays her husband."I'm so happy he's gotten the chance to do this and to act opposite him," she says, adding that, as on-screen spouses, they were bonded by trauma."We really helped each other. We were very much each other's best friend and support system. And because we're playing a married couple whose child is missing, we're doing that together," she says.

To go to those emotional places as Margaret "was harrowing at times," admits Kidman, who says she had to lose herself in the moment. "It's an exploration.... It's like, put me in the place, put me in the scene, and let's go off to the objective and whatever comes through will come through."


Friday, January 26, 2024

PAGASA sees ‘low chance’ of tropical cyclone forming until end of January