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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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Philippine Fairy Tales (XXXV) - Philippinische Märchen (XXXV): THE STORY OF THE CREATION - DIE GESCHICHTE DER SCHÖPFUNG



THE STORY OF THE CREATION 

In the very beginning there lived a being so large that he can not be compared with any known thing. His name was Melu, and when he sat on the clouds, which were his home, he occupied all the space above. His teeth were pure gold, and because he was very cleanly and continually rubbed himself with his hands, his skin became pure white. The dead skin which he rubbed off his body was placed on one side in a pile, and by and by this pile became so large that he was annoyed and set himself to consider what he could do with it.

Finally Melu decided to make the earth; so he worked very hard in putting the dead skin into shape, and when it was finished he was so pleased with it that he determined to make two beings like himself, though smaller, to live on it.

Taking the remnants of the material left after making the earth he fashioned two men but just as they were all finished except their noses, Tau Tana from below the earth appeared and wanted to help him.

Melu did not wish any assistance, and a great argument ensued. Tau Tana finally won his point and made the noses which he placed on the people upside down. When all was finished, Melu and Tau Tana whipped the forms until they moved. Then Melu went to his home above the clouds, and Tau Tana returned to his place below the earth.

All went well until one day a great rain came, and the people on the earth nearly drowned from the water which ran off their heads into their noses. Melu, from his place on the clouds, saw their danger, and he came quickly to earth and saved their lives by turning their noses the other side up.

The people were very grateful to him, and promised to do anything he should ask of them. Before he left for the sky, they told him that they were very unhappy living on the great earth all alone, so he told them to save all the hair from their heads and the dry skin from their bodies and the next time he came he would make them some companions. And in this way there came to be a great many people on the earth.


DIE GESCHICHTE DER SCHÖPFUNG

Ganz am Anfang lebte ein Wesen, das so groß war, dass es mit keinem bekannten Ding verglichen werden kann. Sein Name war Melu, und als er auf den Wolken saß, die sein Zuhause waren, nahm er den gesamten Raum darüber ein. Seine Zähne waren aus reinem Gold, und weil er sehr sauber war und sich ständig mit den Händen rieb, wurde seine Haut reinweiß. Die abgestorbene Haut, die er von seinem Körper abgerieben hatte, wurde auf einer Seite auf einen Haufen gelegt, und nach und nach wurde dieser Haufen so groß, dass er verärgert war und darüber nachdachte, was er damit machen könnte.

Schließlich beschloss Melu, die Erde zu erschaffen; Also arbeitete er sehr hart daran, die tote Haut in Form zu bringen, und als sie fertig war, war er so zufrieden damit, dass er beschloss, zwei Wesen wie er selbst, wenn auch kleiner, zu erschaffen, um darauf zu leben.

Er nahm die Reste des Materials, das nach der Herstellung der Erde übrig geblieben war, und formte zwei Männer, doch als sie bis auf ihre Nasen alle fertig waren, erschien Tau Tana aus der Tiefe der Erde und wollte ihm helfen.

Melu wollte keine Hilfe und es kam zu einem heftigen Streit. Tau Tana setzte sich schließlich durch und stellte die Nasen, die er den Menschen aufsetzte, auf den Kopf. Als alles fertig war, peitschten Melu und Tau Tana die Formen, bis sie sich bewegten. Dann ging Melu zu seinem Haus über den Wolken und Tau Tana kehrte an seinen Platz unter der Erde zurück.

Alles ging gut, bis eines Tages ein heftiger Regen kam und die Menschen auf der Erde fast an dem Wasser ertranken, das ihnen vom Kopf in die Nase lief. Von seinem Platz auf den Wolken aus erkannte Melu ihre Gefahr, kam schnell zur Erde und rettete ihnen das Leben, indem er ihre Nasen auf die andere Seite drehte.

Die Leute waren ihm sehr dankbar und versprachen, alles zu tun, was er von ihnen verlangen würde. Bevor er in den Himmel aufbrach, sagten sie ihm, dass sie sehr unglücklich seien, wenn sie ganz allein auf der großen Erde lebten, also sagte er ihnen, sie sollten alle Haare von ihren Köpfen und die trockene Haut von ihren Körpern retten, und wenn er das nächste Mal käme, würde er es tun Machen Sie ihnen einige Gefährten. Und so entstanden sehr viele Menschen auf der Erde.


National Food Month: Go for indigenous vegetables instead of imported crops – DOST, The Farm at San Benito


Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo - Philstar.com

April 16, 2024 | 12:02pm


The Farm at San Benito's Halal-certified Alive! Restaurant serves tasty Vegan food such as (clockwise): Plant-based Meat and Cheese Pizza; Vegetable Crudités with Hummus; Mung Bean and Rice Noodles; and Eggless Ube Cake


MANILA, Philippines — When one says “healthy diet,” salad is among the first things that come to mind, and to make a salad, people think about vegetables such as lettuce and kale.

While green leafy vegetables like arugula and parsley are nutritious and sound fancy, doctor Michelle Domalaon of holistic medical wellness resort The Farm at San Benito echoed the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) recommendation for local Philippine diners to prioritize eating indigenous vegetables over imported ones.

Every person has 38 trillion cells, but “there’s no such thing as forever,” Domalaon told Philstar.com in an exclusive interview.

“Every cell has an average life span of only 120 days. Our skin just lasts 20 weeks. For as long as the body has ingredients, it can make new cells. If there are no ingredients, it will recycle what’s in the body, but of course, you don’t want to use the same ingredients for your cells for the rest of your life, because the more that you recycle red blood cells, the more that their production materials weaken. Of course, you have to give new construction materials for the body to create new cells," she explained.

These construction materials include green leafy vegetables. “I suggest that we use what’s readily available in the Philippines like malunggay, pechay, dahon ng sili, alugbati, talbos ng kamote, kangkong. We have a lot of indigenous vegetables in the Philippines. We can use them to make red blood cells,” Dr. Domalaon enthused.

“Since we’re Filipinos, indigenous vegetables are more appropriate to our body.”

According to DOST, “Vegetables are valued not only for their contribution to fiber in the diet, but also for nutrient content. Furthermore, green leafy and yellow vegetables are rich in iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and other micronutrients.”

DOST cited the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) revised in 2012, which not only recommends eating a variety of food every day but also eating more vegetables and fruits daily to get the essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber for regulation of body processes. 

The highlight of NGF, said DOST, is the promotion of 10 indigenous Philippine vegetables, and these include:


alugbati (Basella alba), 

ampalaya (bitter gourd) for leaves or bayok-bayok (Momordicacharantia), 

himbabao (Allaeanthusluzonicus), 

kulitis (Amaranthus), 

labong (bamboo shoot), 

upo or bottle gourd (Lagenariasiceria), 

malunggay (Moringa), 

pako (fiddlehead), 

saluyot (Corchorus), 

and talinum (Talinumtriangulare).

According to DOST, indigenous vegetables should be prioritized since these are grown in local farms whose processes are easily seen and known by its consumers, unlike imported ones where the use of chemicals and fertilizers are unknown. Likewise, vegetables are less likely to contact contaminants and other toxins if there is a shorter travel time between the farms and the market.

The Farm’s head chef Rosemarie “Chef Marie” Pagcaliwagan told Philstar.com that in The Farm, for example, the vegetables are smaller than usual, it is because these are spared from harmful chemicals and are picked straight from the resort’s own farms, to be directly prepared to be served in the resort’s four restaurants.

Such farm-to-table practice helped The Farm at San Benito to recently obtain a Halal certification that marks a significant step toward it becoming a globally-recognized inclusive healing sanctuary. The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) commends The Farm at San Benito for its dedication to providing diverse and culturally sensitive experiences for all guests.

“Having The Farm at San Benito as one of DOT’s partners in Halal and Muslim-friendly Tourism spells great news for the entire industry. The Farm offers a holistic wellness experience that is a reflection of our unique and vibrant national identity, and their efforts in keeping our Muslim brothers and sisters as top of mind is definitely commendable. We are hoping for more valuable partnerships, and for The Farm to be one of the flagbearers of the Filipino brand of Halal and Muslim-friendly Wellness Tourism,” said DOT Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderossa-Abubakar.

In response to the increasing demand for Muslim-friendly destinations, The Farm at San Benito has not only achieved Halal certification for Alive! Vegan Restaurant, but also as a Muslim-friendly accommodation destination. The Farm aims to provide a harmonious balance between luxury, cultural sensitivity, and holistic well-being.

The Farm at San Benito's restaurants serve Vegan, Pescetarian and Halal food and drinks using homegrown vegetables. Clockwise: Welcome drinks composed of young coconut water topped with edible butterfly blue pea flower petals; The Farm's Superfood smoothie from Alive! Vegan restaurant; Pomelo Salad from Prana Ayurveda restaurant; power breakfast from Pesce restaurant; Spiced Beet Dip with Goat Cheese and 

Apart from a healthy lifestyle, local gardens such as those in The Farm help promote the production and consumption of local vegetables for a sustainable and healthy living among the youth, said DOST.

In The Farm at San Benito, farm animals such as ducks, geese and peacocks roam around freely, and feeding them can be arranged to educate kids about farm life.

“Sustainable food sources, like gardens, are important especially in times of low food production, while the utilization of indigenous vegetables can provide a variation in the diet of the household that help in forming correct behaviors towards healthy eating among children,” DOST explained.

“The introduction of indigenous vegetables to school children familiarizes them with the local produce rather than solely consuming and opting for high-yielding and foreign crops. Using indigenous vegetables in supplementary feeding programs also decreases the cost of menu and allows for proper knowledge information to ensure continuous consumption of healthy foods among school-aged children.”


Starting 'em young at eating veggies: Alive! restaurant's Vegan kids menu include (clockwise) Potato Chips with Vegan Mustard Dip, Spaghetti Carbonara sautéed in virgin coconut oil, Chik'n Vegan Nuggets and Vegan Mushroom Burger


LPA outside PAR has slim chance of developing into tropical cyclone — PAGASA

BY LIZST TORRES ABELLO

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, April 17 said the low pressure area (LPA) outside the country’s area of responsibility has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone until the end of the week. 

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(Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) 

In PAGASA's morning public forecast, weather specialist Obet Badrina said the LPA off the southeastern coast of Mindanao has weak circulation, making it unlikely to strengthen into a cyclone.

However, the trough or extension of the LPA may bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Davao Region and SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos).

PAGASA warned the public of flash floods or landslides in these areas due to occasional moderate to heavy rains. 

Over the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. 

PAGASA also warned the public that flash floods or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms. 

Meanwhile, PAGASA said hot and humid weather will prevail throughout the month, with higher air temperatures.

Badrina noted that the actual air temperature is different from the heat index, or the heat felt by the human body. 


Based on the PAGASA’s extended weather outlook from April 18 to 20, the actual air temperatures in some key areas are 24–36°C in Metro Manila, 25-33C° in Legazpi City, 17–26°C in Baguio City, 26–33°C in Metro Cebu, 26–33°C in Iloilo City, 26–33°C in Tacloban City, 25–34°C in Metro Davao, 24–34°C in Zamboanga City, and 24–34°C in Cagayan de Oro City. 

Moreover, in the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon, low chance of rains will be expected due to the effect of the ridge of high pressure area, or anti-cyclone system. 

Crossovers sweep High Speed Hitters, firm up semis bid

BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA-VILLAR


AT A GLANCE

  • Chery Tiggo outplayed an erratic PLDT side with a 25-22, 25-16, 25-20 victory on Tuesday night, April 16, to firm up its semifinal bid in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. 

Chery Tiggo outplayed an erratic PLDT side with a 25-22, 25-16, 25-20 victory on Tuesday night, April 16, to firm up its semifinal bid in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

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Chery Tiggo extends its winning run to five games. (PVL Images)

Sisters Eya and EJ Laure combined for 17 kills to finish with 12 and 10 points, respectively, in pacing the Crossovers, who stretched their winning run to five games to improve to a 7-2 win-loss record.

The victory not only halted PLDT’s five-game winning streak but created a four-way logjam at second place with the High Speed Hitters, the Creamline Cool Smashers and the Petro Gazz Angels.

They trail solo leader Choco Mucho, which totes an 8-1 mark.

The Crossovers needed one hour and 32 minutes in dispatching the High Speed Hitters, who fell into a maze of errors and gave up 27 points in the process.

Eya Laure also joined forces with Ara Galang in providing Chery Tiggo’s rock-solid net defense, conspiring for five of the team’s eight blocks.

The Crossovers’ win overshadowed the efforts of Savi Davison, who tried to lift PLDT to victory by pouncing on 22 points that went futile.

'Wave Crest' by Lara Latosa represents deep connection with the ocean

'Wave Crest' represents the artist's deep connection with the ocean and its powerful waves created by the dynamic energy passing through the water


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Lara Latosa

Lara Latosa's 'Wave Crest' exhibition captures her profound bond with oceanic energy, presenting her signature figurative abstractions in a dynamic display poised to make waves in the art world.

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As an abstractionist, Lara Latosa skillfully captures the interplay of form, color, movement, and personality of waves in her works. In contrast, each painting in this exhibition freezes the dynamic energy of a wave about to break as we witness a moment of anticipation and beauty, crystallizing memories.

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For Lara, each wave holds significant meanings beyond their physical appearance. They represent her passion for water activities, her struggles with mental wellness reflected in the highs and lows of a wave, and her philosophical view of life as ephemeral, mirrored in the coming and going of waves.

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"Wave Crest" is a harmonious dance of fluidity and imagination, promising an extraordinary experience as we explore the crest of Lara Latosa's artistic exploration. This exhibition will be on view at Galerie Francesca’s new space in SM Megamal, Art Walk 4th Building A from April 6 to April 19, 2024.

For more information visit the Galerie Francesca website www.galeriefrancesca.com. 

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Pagasa: Hotter parts of Luzon likely due to HPA’s ridge


The ridge of a high-pressure area (HPA) is seen to bring warmer weather to parts of North and Central Luzon’s eastern portion this Tuesday, April 16, 2024, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

'The end is here': Wave 89.1 waves goodbye after 49 years on-air


Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com

April 16, 2024 | 12:21pm


MANILA, Philippines — Radio station Wave 89.1 has officially signed off. 


"We want to thank everyone for all the love and support over the years. What a wild ride it has been, Manila," Wave said. 

"We've been receiving many stories on how Wave touched your lives, and how you've grown up with us. The feels are real.

“While our heart is being pinched, we want to officially announce that Wave 89.1 has made its final broadcast.

“Thanks to all the former DJs, managers, directors, techs, guests, and anyone who has ever set foot in our studio. You helped us make history." 

Reports said that the station is taken over by Adventist Media and might broadcast religous content. 

The radio station first started broadcasting in 1975. It played mostly dance and hip-hop songs.


What are some deep truth you must learn now or never?

 

What are some deep truth you must learn now or never?
  1. One day you will die and the rest of the world will move on without you.
  2. It's not your job to fix insecure people. It's your job to fix the part of you that resonated with your insecurities. Nobody is coming to save you, so start putting in the work.
  3. Talk doesn't cook rice, so overthinking wouldn't miraculously create you any magic.
  4. You won't be young forever, break bones when you still have teeth.
  5. Stop expecting honesty from people who lie to themselves. It's a really expensive gift, cheap people can't afford it.
  6. Sometimes your old life has to fall apart before your new life can fall together. So, don't hesitate to leave the past in the past.
  7. The job, the party, the relationship knowing when to leave is so important. Don't stick with the toxic environment.
  8. Fitting in will make you miserable. Be your own uncool, weird-ass self and whoever still wants to hang around with you then, keep them close and be weird together.
  9. At any minute, there is someone who can come along and change your life. That person is you.
  10. Life is not a fairy tale. That’s why it’s always exciting and you’ll never be bored.

PAGASA: 24 areas may experience ‘dangerous’ heat index on April 16

BY ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ


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Families beat the heat at a public beach in Noveleta, Cavite on Black Saturday, March 30, 2024 (Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin)

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 24 locations may record heat index values in the “danger” category on Tuesday, April 16.

PAGASA said Dagupan City, Pangasinan may experience a heat index of 46℃, while Aparri, Cagayan; Aborlan, Palawan; Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) station Pili, Camarines Sur; Iloilo City, Iloilo; and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga may register a heat index of 43℃.

Meanwhile, a heat index of 42℃ may be recorded in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) station in Pasay City; Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Isabela State University (ISU) station in Echague, Isabela; Clark Airport station in Pampanga; Central Luzon State University (CLSU) station in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Baler radar in Aurora; Casiguran, Aurora; Sangley Point, Cavite; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; Coron, Palawan; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Virac synop station in Cataduanes; Masbate City, Masbate; Roxas City, Capiz; Dumangas, Iloilo; and Catarman, Northern Samar.

PAGASA defines the heat index as the measurement of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature.

It said a heat index ranging from 42°C to 51°C indicates imminent "danger," as "heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely," and "heat stroke is probable with continued activity."

PAGASA recorded the country’s highest heat index so far this year on March 27 in Roxas City, Capiz at 48°C.

Ina Raymundo's secret to gorgeous body

BY GISELLE SANCHEZ


AT A GLANCE

  • At 48 years old, the actress’ body sizzled and caught the envious eyes of millennials, who said they looked older than the Gen X mom of five. 

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Ina Raymundo

Ina Raymundo is on a roll! Our Sabado Nights Girl was trending for weeks when she stole the Bench Swimsuit Fashion Show 2024 runway. At 48 years old, the actress’ body sizzled and caught the envious eyes of millennials, who said they looked older than the Gen X mom of five.

Gossip Girl? So, what is the secret to having that gorgeous body every Gen Z, Millennial, and Gen X wants to covet?

Ina: Eat six small meals a day. Work out five times a week. Do pilates—I do mine through an app. Find time to do cardio. Eat healthy with cheat days. Eat less chips—too much salt is bad for us.

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Ina with screen son Donnie Pangilinan

GG: Congratulations on the successful premiere night of X&Y. Today is the opening day of your film. Tell us about the movie and the favorite people you have worked with in this movie.

Ina: It’s a road movie about unexpected love and connection. One woman was inspired to follow an unpublished work of her gay best friend’s ex about living life to the fullest. My favorite people in the movie? Of course, it’s Will Ashley, my screen partner. Do you know that he is only 21 years old? My daughter is 22 years old. But to tell you the truth,  I cannot think of any Sparkle talent that can do the role better than him. He is perfect for the role because he easily portrays the role of a kind and mature person despite his age. My other favorite person in the movie is my director, Adolf Alix. He is always a pleasure to work with. He is so calm and so organized. So easy to talk to. And he is a Christian, too, like me.

GG: I hear you are very maternal to everyone on the set of your movies X & Y, including your partner in the film, Sparkle artist Will Ashley. Is that true?

Ina: I am maternal to everyone, so my name is Ina. Ina means mother in Filipino. I love taking care of people. Given a chance, I would want to have ten kids instead of five—seriously. Aren’t we just opposites, Giselle? Seriously, I was born to be a mother! Ina ako!  Bata palang ako ,  hilig ko na mag baby-sit.  I love babies—touching them, hugging them, nurturing them. I think I will be a good caregiver. 


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From left: Brian Poturnak, Michaela, Jacob, Ina, Annika, Erika and Minka

GG: So if you weren’t an actress, would you want to be a caregiver?

Ina: Why not? But I would also want to be a realtor if I were outside of show business. Whenever I see the TV show “Selling Sunset,” it makes me want to sell houses. I love looking at beautiful homes, and I would love to sell them.

GG: Going back to being maternal, what is your parenting style for your five kids? Do you believe in spanking as a form of discipline?

Ina: To be honest, with my eldest Erika and Jacob (when they were kids many, many years ago),  I used a spanking stick. I used to believe in the saying-- Spare the rod and spoil the child, so yes, napalo ko sila. – But with Michaela,  Anika and Minka , nagbago ang parenting style namin ni Brian. Mas relaxed. Hindi na kailangan sumigaw, magalit, mamalo. I stopped believing in spanking. Do you know that spanking is illegal in other countries? We started talking to them, and we became better parents. So now you can say that Brian and I are cool parents. Cool but assertive as well. Parenting also involves a lot of prayers to nurture five different kinds of personalities. Kailangan mo talaga ng grace ni God. You need to pray for wisdom to know if your child is going through something, kung may pinagdadaanan sila.  You need to be connected to all five of them to feel something is wrong immediately. I am thankful to God because I am so connected with my kids that I know when something is not correct, when one is about to get sick or having trouble with school work or with friends… naagapan ko agad kung may issues.

GG: Well, speaking of issues, could you finally answer the biggest issue everyone is talking about? Who killed Divine Almazan in your TV series Can't Buy Me Love? Is it you?

Ina: Kalma Giselle Kalma. You are just like everyone else who cannot wait. The finale is just a hop, a skip, and a jump away. So many things will be revealed…. But even if you kill me for ending best friend Giselle, I cannot tell you. The finale episode will be on May 10, 2024. Just keep watching Can’t Buy Me Love, and again, please support my movie X & Y, which is showing in all theaters starting today.