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!
Isn't it prejudicious against Low German speakers that they speak the "lower" version of the language?
As Dennis Bruns correctly stated, the differentiation is not about a “high language”, i.e. court or magisterial language, as opposed to a lower, vulgar form like is the case with Latin.
Additional confusion stems from the fact that in German the term “Hochdeutsch” is often used when speaking about “Standard German” or to give its correct name “Standardhochdeutsch”.
In English the term “High German” usually denotes what Germans call “Hochdeutsche Mundarten”, “High German dialectics”, which is the term for German variants spoken south of the “Uerdinger Linie”.
In this context the differentiation is indeed primarily about elevation, with Low German, often called “Flat German”, Plattdeutsch in German, being the language of the North German flatlands and High German being the language of everything that is not the flat plain in the North.
From the looks of it, Team Philippines to the Paris Olympics will be a fairly big one. As of this missive, 20 athletes have already qualified to compete in the glamorous French capital next month with more still looking to book their tickets.
No one is making any predictions, but as Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio said, every athlete who competes in the Olympics dreams of winning the gold. Petecio, the first Filipino female boxer to finish on the podium in the Olympics, has taken some sort of an elder's role in Team Philippines and she hopes her "chill" approach to the Games will help her and her teammates ease the pressure in Paris.
Team Philippines, after all, is eyeing a very difficult target: Bettering the performance of Team Philippines during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. That delegation did not only end the country's search for an Olympic champion, it also brought home to silver medals and one bronze finish.
There are a lot of athletes who can figure prominently in the gold hunt: Pole vaulter EJ Obiena, the No. 2 in the world, is separated only by the diameter of a dinner plate from world record holder Mondo Duplantis. Gymnast Carlos Yulo is a world champion many times over. And perhaps the most probable source of glory: The Philippine boxing team carries probably the best credentials entering an Olympic staging. They will carry the flag for the Philippines in Paris, quite literally.
It's going to be an interesting battle for Team Philippines, which will be well-equipped to go toe-to-toe with the world's best in France.
Also hoping to catch the last plane to Paris is Gilas Pilipinas, which will participate in a tough Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. The national basketball team has kicked off its preparations for that tournament with "much-needed difficulty" and will fly to Turkiye to further polish their game.
Speaking of Olympians, here's a trivia question: In what place did Elreen Ann Ando finish in the weightlifting competitions of the Tokyo Olympics? Check out the answer at the end of this email.
By the way, if you're looking for a few reads from the recent Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night, check this and this out.
The PVL's Draft Combine allowed hopefuls to showcase their skills. (MARLO CUETO)
Meanwhile...
…The Premier Volleyball League set up a Draft Combine to prepare teams for the trailblazing PVL Rookie Draft on July 8. And the teams were impressed with how the camp ran as it allowed them to map out how they will proceed with their selctions. ZUS Coffee, which owns the No. 1 overall pick, has made it clear that it will go with La Salle product Thea Gagate and is now just drawing up plans for the rest of the selection process.
WE will track the plans of PVL teams as they prepare for the July 8 ROokie Draft and hopefully get a feel of how the selections will go, at least for the first round. We will also have more features on our Olympians. We will also be covering, remotely, Gilas Pilipinas as it shoots for an Olympic berth.
Number of the Week: 7-foot-3
Fiba-listed height of Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old girl currently leading China's bid in the U18 girls tournament.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“My priority is the national team and I hope [whatever PVL team picks me] will be understanding of that.”
—Julia Coronel, La Salle setter, on balancing time as a rookie hopeful in the PVL and a national pool member.
107. That's the answer to the trivia question above. Think you can ace the rest of the quiz? head over to our Viber community and try the test out!
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Francis
Francis T. J. Ochoa is the Sports Editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. For comments, suggestions and questions, hit him up on Twitter (@ftjochoaINQ).
Have you ever imagined Romeo and Juliet in a Filipino setting? Wonder no more because it’s happening in theaters this July 2024.
Over a decade since Sintang Dalisay’s first formal run in 2011, Tanghalang Ateneo will once again delight Filipino theater-goers with their classic Romeo and Juliet adaptation. In partnership with Areté, Sintang Dalisay 2024 will offer audiences a fresh take on the award-winning production, originally adapted and directed by the late Dr. Ricardo G. Abad. The play will be staged at Areté’s 840-seater Hyundai Hall beginning July 6, 2024.
“Ricardo Abad passed away late last year, midway through preparations for the restaging of Sintang Dalisay,” Guelan Varela-Luarca, co-director and playwright said in a press statement. “Today, we carry his legacy and his passion for the performing arts. This staging is our tribute to Ricky and a manifestation of all the triumphs and trials, and the Pure Love that has endured throughout all of its restagings.”
Since its first run in July 2011 for Tanghalang Ateneo’s 33rd season, the production has toured internationally in Belarus (2012), Taiwan (2014), Vietnam (2016), and Malaysia (2017) among other local and international reruns. This year’s staging will be the first full-length Filipino non-musical production to be staged at Hyundai Hall, and will mark the beginning of Tanghalang Ateneo’s 46th Season aptly themed "The Ricardo Abad Season." Sintang Dalisay follows the story of Rashiddin and Jamila, two lovers from the feuding families of the Mustaphas and Kalimuddins. Set in an imaginary Muslim community, Rashiddin and Jamila must navigate their love amidst a long-standing conflict between their families.
Sintang Dalisay will run from July 6 to 20, 2024, featuring afternoon shows (2 p.m.) on July 6-7, 12-14, and 18-20, 2024, and evening shows (7:30 p.m.) on July 6-7, 13-14, and 19-20, 2024. Tickets start at P850 and are available for purchase through Ticket2Me or Tanghalang Ateneo’s direct ticketing form.
The popularity of the homegrown P-Pop girl group BINI soared in June, with Filipinos showing the most interest in the group on YouTube compared to other popular artists such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, according to data collected by Google Trends.
BINI
The Philippines is blooming, and Google has the data to prove it.
The popularity of the homegrown P-Pop girl group BINI soared in June, with Filipinos showing the most interest in the group on YouTube compared to other popular artists such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, according to data collected by Google Trends.
Throughout the entire month, the search term "BINI" was the most popular on YouTube in the Philippines. It ranked highest in the Calabarzon, Bicol, MIMAROPA, and Central Luzon regions, with an overall search interest score of around 80. Metro Manila came in fifth place with a search interest percentage of 78.
BINI also gained momentum around the world, being more searched than artists such as Sabrina Carpenter and Beyonce on YouTube for most of the month. Aside from the Philippines, the group was also more popular in the United Arab Emirates—around 700,000 Filipinos make up the country’s population, more than half of which are in Dubai alone.
The interest over time percentage refers to the dominance of a specific search term compared to others at a specified time and place.
This search term "BINI" dominated all other keywords in these areas, indicating the substantial volume of search data on Google at specific times and locations.
This trend follows the massive success and virality of BINI’s two recent singles “Pantropiko” and “Salamin Salamin,” which became major hits over the summer. The sheer popularity of the songs served as BINI’s real breakout moment around three years after their official debut, catapulting them into superstardom.
(From L-R)" Coolectzone CEO Sheila Kathleen Sy-Malapre, SM Supermalls Senior Assistant Vice President for Operations Ronald Allan Brosas, SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Marketing Hanna Carinna Sy, Tom’s World Area Head Richmund Ganitnit, and Photoism President Allysha Nicole Quinones
SM Supermalls brings another first with the Cosplay City at SM City Fairview. Whether you are a seasoned cosplayer or just starting out, this is the perfect place for you to showcase your creativity and talents, meet fellow enthusiasts, and immerse yourself in a variety of exciting activities.
Awie is ready to set sail in her Nami costume at Cosplay City.
Drawing inspiration from the “2024 World Cosplay Summit” in Japan, a pop culture festival bringing together cosplayers of Japanese manga, anime, and video games from all over the world, cosplayers in the metro need to head to Cosplay City at SM City Fairview’s upper ground level with multiple distinct cosplay and anime themed zones. These include Action Figure Display, Funko Pop Exhibit, Interactive Projector Room, Toy Street, and Tokyo City Vibe for Instagram-worthy photos and videos. Fans and visitors alike will have a blast getting into character with over a hundred costumes, wigs, and props -perfect for your snaps and reels.
Over a hundred costumes, wigs, and props, can be found in Cosplay City – perfect for your snaps and reels
Step into the shoes of the fearless pirate Luffy or Zoro from One Piece with the vibrant and detailed costumes, perfect for any aspiring adventurer. Transform into the master spy Twilight or the elegant assassin Yor from Spy x Family and dive into a world of espionage and intrigue. Channel the elemental powers of Genshin Impact characters with the stunning costumes, allowing you to become your favorite hero from Teyvat. Join the Demon Slayer Corps with the authentic Tanjiro, Nezuko, and other character costumes, and embark on a quest to rid the world of demons. Defend humanity from the Titans in the detailed Survey Corps uniforms from Attack on Titan. Enter the high-stakes world of gambling at Hyakkaou Academy with the stylish Kakegurui uniforms, perfect for channeling your inner Yumeko. So many more costumes from different characters await guests at the hangout spot.
Relive the joy of classic arcade games at Toy Street, a nostalgic journey filled with fun and excitement for all ages.
Entrance is easy- simply download the SM Online app and swipe the Cosplay City coupon, or get your Cosplay City pass by presenting P1,500 worth of single or accumulated receipts from tenants (three entry passes); or by presenting one SM Cinema ticket (one entry pass). One entry stamp is equivalent to a thrilling 20-minute access to Cosplay City. Cosplay City is open to all SM City Fairview shoppers from June 21 to September 21, 2024.
More than just a hangout spot, it’s a community where you can express yourself, make new friends, and create fun and unforgettable memories-Cosplay City at SM City Fairview is the place to be.
