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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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Rentenalter muss steigen: Wer künftig nicht vor 70 aufhören darf

 


Der demografische Wandel zwingt Deutschland zu radikalen Rentenreformen. Während Nachbarländer längst die Lebenserwartung als Rentenfaktor nutzen, experimentiert die Bundesregierung mit Konzepten.

München – Die deutsche Rentenpolitik steckt in der Sackgasse. Während das Renteneintrittsalter bis 2031 schrittweise auf 67 Jahre steigt, reicht diese Maßnahme längst nicht aus, um das System zukunftsfähig zu machen. Die viel beschworene „Rente mit 63“ entpuppt sich bei genauerer Betrachtung als Privileg für wenige – mit hohen Hürden und empfindlichen finanziellen Einbußen für die meisten.   

Wen trifft die Rente mit 70
Der demografische Wandel zwingt Deutschland zu radikalen Rentenreformen. © IMAGO/Michael Bihlmayer

Hinzukommt, dass laut einer aktuellen Studie nur ein geringer Bruchteil der Rentenempfänger überhaupt eine Rente über 3.000 Euro erreicht. Diese Statistik bezieht allerdings ausdrücklich Beamte nicht mit ein, die oftmals als Staatsdiener von höheren Renten profitieren.   

Das niederländische Modell als Vorbild

Europäische Nachbarn haben längst radikalere Lösungen implementiert. Dänemark hat sich eben für die Rente ab 70 entschieden. In den Niederlanden, Schweden und Finnland gilt ein simples, aber effektives Prinzip: Die Lebenserwartung bestimmt das Renteneintrittsalter.

Das Ifo‑Institut Dresden beschreibt die niederländische Formel prägnant: „Wenn die Menschen drei Jahre länger leben, müssen sie zwei Jahre länger arbeiten und bekommen ein Jahr länger Rente.“ Diese Kopplung würde den Anteil der Rentner an der Erwerbsbevölkerung bei etwa 40 Prozent stabilisieren – statt der prognostizierten 50 Prozent.

Wen trifft es zuerst?

Nach dieser Rechnung wäre ein Renteneintrittsalter von 70 Jahren gerechtfertigt, sobald die Lebenserwartung um 4,5 Jahre steigt. Prognosen zufolge könnte dies bereits 2070 der Fall sein – betroffen wären dann alle ab 2003 Geborenen. Während die „Generation Z“ noch studiert oder ins Berufsleben startet, zeichnet sich für sie bereits ein deutlich längeres Arbeitsleben ab.   

Die Aktiv-Rente als Testballon

Als Vorbote einer generellen Rentenerhöhung könnte die aktuell diskutierte „Aktiv-Rente“ dienen. Das von Union und SPD favorisierte Modell würde Rentnern ermöglichen, steuerbegünstigt weiterzuarbeiten. Tatsächlich sind bereits heute 13 Prozent der 65- bis 74-jährigen Rentner erwerbstätig – teils aus finanzieller Not, teils aus persönlicher Motivation.

Der Elefant im Raum: Generationengerechtigkeit

Die demografische Entwicklung zwingt zu unbequemen Entscheidungen. Während die Politik um kurzfristige Lösungen ringt, bleibt die grundsätzliche Frage unbeantwortet: Wie kann ein Rentensystem nachhaltig funktionieren, wenn immer weniger Beitragszahler immer mehr Rentenempfänger finanzieren müssen? Die Kopplung an die Lebenserwartung erscheint als logische Konsequenz – auch wenn sie für jüngere Generationen bitter schmeckt.   

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Die Rente mit 70 ist keine Frage des Ob, sondern des Wann. Während die Politik noch zögert, diesen unpopulären Schritt offiziell anzukündigen, sprechen die demografischen Fakten eine klare Sprache. Zukunftsfähige Konzepte müssen über bloße Anpassungen des Renteneintrittsalters hinausgehen.

Der Rente-Newsletter: Wege in die Frührente
Wichtige Entwicklungen rund um Ihre Rente erhalten Sie wöchentlich am Mittwoch. Eine kurze Registrierung genügt.

Eine echte Reform würde flexible Übergänge, branchenspezifische Lösungen und die Integration privater Vorsorgemodelle beinhalten. Die Alternative – ein kollabierendes Rentensystem – kann sich keine Gesellschaft leisten. Die Generation Z sollte sich darauf einstellen: Die Arbeitswelt wird sie deutlich länger begleiten als ihre Eltern und Großeltern.    

With electricity bills rising, DOE signals support for VAT relief


 


Philstar.com

May 7, 2026 | 8:10am

Electricity bills are surging for Filipino households as global energy prices climb, even as dozens of countries cut energy taxes amid uncertainties around the Middle East conflict.


MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy backed proposals to suspend, reduce or remove value-added tax on electricity, as rising power bills and a fresh inflation spike intensify calls for consumer relief.


In a statement on Tuesday, May 5, the DOE said it is ready to provide technical input on the energy-sector impact of any tax measure.


"Consistent with its mandate to ensure secure, reliable, and affordable electricity, the DOE supports measures that can ease the burden on Filipino households and businesses," the agency said.


While it respects that tax policy falls under the Department of Finance and Congress, the department said it is ready to provide technical input on the energy-sector impact of any proposed measure.


“At the same time, any tax measure must be carefully evaluated by the country’s economic managers, particularly the Department of Finance, and Congress,” the agency said.


The statement came as inflation surged to 7.2% in April, the fastest pace since March 2023, from 4.1% in March and 1.4% in April 2025.


The government's data agency attributed the spike to higher food, transport and household costs, with core inflation rising to 3.9%.


The pressure was worse for the poorest Filipino households. Inflation for the bottom 30% income group climbed to 8.5% in April from 4.2% in March, driven by food, transport and utility costs.


Power bills under scrutiny

Electricity bills have also become a focus of consumer frustration. Households and consumers had reported higher and even doubled power bills from March to April, with monthly charges reflecting generation and transmission costs, taxes and policy charges.


The rise in power costs for families and businesses stood in contrast to newly subsidized, reduced or suspended levies globally as supply is disrupted by the conflict between Iran and the United States.


The DOE said electricity affordability should also be pursued through longer-term energy-sector reforms. This would include "efficient generation, improved grid reliability, stronger competition and responsible energy use."


“Proposals must be weighed alongside long-term measures that ensure stable, sustainable, and affordable power for consumers,” the agency said in the same statement.

Lopez feud deepens over ‘third poison pill’; First Gen profit slides

 



Emmanuel John Abris

The Lopez family majority has flagged another alleged “poison pill” tied to Federico “Piki” Lopez, warning that several key subsidiaries could fall into default if he is removed from First Gen Corp.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Lopez majority said Energy Development Corp. (EDC), First Balfour and First Gen itself could face defaults tied to provisions linked to a P25-billion standby letter of credit obtained by parent firm First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH).

The facility, secured from BDO Unibank, was meant to help fund First Gen’s P62-billion investment in Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc.’s hydropower business.


Why is corned beef such a big deal in the Philippines?

 


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Very affordable, a Filipino kitchen staple, a tasty sandwich filling, ready-to-eat food (next to sardines) as favourite of most madlang Pinoy.

A 150 g of canned corned beef cost only less than US$1 while a kilogram of beef cost approx. US$10. A cheap alternative for fresh beef as it is a good source of protein. Plus, available almost everywhere, nationwide, in the very remote sari-sari stores.

The brand shown below is one of the most common local brand sold at many groceries and sari-sari stores nationwide.

Cornsilog, a traditional dish originating from the Philippines, consisting of garlic fried rice, fried eggs, and corned beef arrange in one plate ala value meal.

Philippines heavily imports beef to meet local demand, although in all honesty, imported beef and premium cut meat, which are priced high, is not affordable to many due to income disparity. There are wet market where they buy fresh meat and the price is lower compare to meat sold at meat shops.

The high cost of beef is also due to limited pasture land resulting to low livestock production, and middle men add inconsistent cost leading to retailer mark ups. And so many households prioritize lower-cost meats such as pork and chicken, after all, they’re all meat.

WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT?!

 

WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT?!

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“Would You Believe It!”  is a 1929 British silent comedy film directed by Walter Forde and starring Forde, Pauline Johnson and Arthur Stratton. It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames and released as a supporting feature. It was later re-released with added sound effects and music. A British inventor develops a new high-tech tank and is pursued by foreign agents who wish to capture the design.

In a world as vast as ours, anything that can happen will likely happen. The only thing that can limit these possibilities is your own imagination. Experience the oddest, the fantastic, the downright impossible parts of history that the textbooks left out. Be prepared — it will expand the limits of your wildest imagination!

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 and social media comments 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.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Elisia Parmisano turns K-pop dream into reality with UNIS


Published May 6, 2026 11:18 am
Elisia Parmisano of UNIS
Elisia Parmisano of UNIS
It all started with a dream: making people happy.
Now, 17-year-old Filipina Elisia Parmisano is doing exactly that as part of a K-pop group representing Pinoy talent on the international stage.
During an intimate media gathering last May 2 in Quezon City, Elisia recalls the moment she decided to pursue her goal.
“I started in Philippine showbiz when I was 7 or 8 years old. Siguro around 11, I began getting interested in K-pop. That led me to train in Korea at 13—and now I’m here,” Elisia said, recalling her journey to becoming a member of UNIS.
Going into rigorous training, Elisia was able to adjust quickly thanks to the support of the other members of the group. “In Korea, the culture teaches us to focus purely on our craft," she noted.
Elisia feels no pressure carrying Filipino pride on stage as K-pop Idol.
"Instead of pressure, I feel pride as a Pinoy. I still carry that responsibility, na I have to do good in the name of my country. With all of my achievements, it comes with the Filipino name po talaga," she said.
Two years in with UNIS, Elisia said they are all happy with what they have achieved so far as a group.
"Being with UNIS for two years, super happy po kami po talaga kami as a group. Even though at first we had this different cultural stuff, we were able to adjust to that," she shared.    

Bridging the gap between two distinct entertainment worlds requires talent and a deep cultural understanding. Elisia’s ability to navigate her career in English, Filipino, and Korean allows her to connect authentically with a global audience. This trilingual fluency serves as her primary tool for storytelling, ensuring that the Filipino heart remains with her.
“There is a certain charming point po when it comes to our friendliness and our pakikisama po sa tao in general. We would never go unnoticed, I think, when it comes to being in the entertainment scene in another country. In a good way, we're a different breed; we're always so happy, we're always so bright. There's a certain charming point po talaga.” Elisia added.
She recalls practicing facial expressions in the mirror, inspired by the screen presence of Marian Rivera and the vocal prowess of Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez. These influences, alongside the journey of her cousin, HORI7ON’s Marcus, have shaped her belief that performance is about soulful connection rather than just hitting the right notes.
“Siyempre Filipino tayo, we're always singing. Whenever I sing in karaoke, my family would always say, " You sing with feelings, you sing with your heart, not just with your voice. You put yourself into the song, so when it comes to the recording of songs, or interpreting the meaning or the message of the songs, Tina-try ko po talaga to give my all."
UNIS is an eight-member girl group under F&F Entertainment. They were formed through the SBS show Universe Ticket and debuted in March 2024 with their mini album "We UNIS."
The K-pop group held its first fan meet in the Philippines last October 2024 at the New Frontier Theater.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

 

The music guy

Sanj Licaros

Music is one of the most underestimated layers of hospitality. It is the first thing a guest feels when they walk into a room and often the last thing they remember when they leave. It sets the mood before a word is spoken, fills the silences that conversation cannot, and tells people—without ever announcing itself—that someone thought about them before they arrived.

A well-chosen playlist is an act of care. When picked with intention, music becomes its own language of welcome—not decorative, not incidental, but deeply felt. In the hands of someone who truly understands it, it is one of the most elegant ways of drawing people together. That is hospitality in its most overlooked form.

This is where Toti Dalmacion lives. Record collector, label head, shop owner, promoter—each title describes a function, but not the essence. His collection is the truest portrait of him: built through decades of pure pursuit, each record a decision, a moment, a door that opened into another. All together, they point to the same thing: the music guy. The one who listens first, who gathers, who shares. The one who has always known that music is never just about sound.


PSEi falls below 5,900 on inflation shock


Emmanuel John Abris

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) retreated on Tuesday as investors digested a hotter-than-expected inflation print and rising geopolitical risks.

The benchmark PSEi fell by 0.74 percent or 44.08 points to close at 5,898.08.

Philstocks Financial research manager Japhet Tantiangco said sentiment weakened after inflation came in at 7.2 percent, exceeding market expectations.