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?
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!
Saturday, July 20, 2024
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Nadine Lustre finds a way to 'remove' people in photos, thanks to AI
Actress Nadine Lustre in the Oppo store in SM Sta. Rosa, Laguna for the launch of the Oppo Reno 12 5G series on July 13, 2024
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Kathleen A. Llemit - Philstar.com
July 19, 2024 | 10:32am
MANILA, Philippines — For Nadine Lustre, removing people in her photos can be as easy as a click or tap on the phone.
"It's really important for my photos to be clean, and to be more minimal, minimalist," the actress kept repeating last Saturday, when she helped Oppo launch its new and first artificial intelligence (AI) series, the Reno 12 Series 5G in SM Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
The singer-actress, who is known for spending a lot of her time in the island destination of Siargao, also shared her thoughts on artificial intelligence in general.
"Honestly, I think it's amazing that, you know, that AI is available now just because it's accessible. It's already in your phone, as compared to before na, we really have to plug in to our laptops and edit everything, which really takes a long time. So, I'm very happy that at least now after I take the photo, I can easily use it now and edit my content and mas mabilis," she said.
The Reno 12 Series 5G features upgraded AI Eraser 2.0, which now has a “Remove People” function on top. As its name suggests, the function allows users to "erase" people or objects in a photo or selfie in a matter of seconds as long as the smartphone is connected to the Internet.
Nadine also explained that the improved erase function allows her to edit any element that distracts the look that she aims for in her photos.
The Reno phones' erase function also have the improved accuracy of Smart Lasso and Paint Over functions since their initial introduction in the Reno11 Series 5G last April.
Apart from these, the series also features an AI Studio, which allows users to create their own digital avatars.
Baguio City's Krishna Marie Gravidez crowned Miss World Philippines 2024
A 23-year-old civil engineering student who resigned as a Philippine representative in an international pageant was crowned Miss World Philippines 2024 during a competition held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City which lasted until early morning of July 20.
Krishna Marie Gravidez, of Baguio City, bested 32 other candidates for the coveted crown. She will represent the Philippines at the 2024 Miss World pageant, which will be held later this year. The Miss World pageant is the longest-running beauty pageant, established in the United Kingdom in 1951.
During the question-and-answer portion, Krishnah was asked: "Should inclusivity be a top priority among pageants? Yes or no? Explain your answer."
Krishnah answered: "Pageantry is a platform where we express ourselves as women and men. I feel like this is a platform to promote our advocacies, the cause we are fighting for, and the things that we love. I think that in a world [that’s] evolving, we as humans, we should evolve too."
In 2023, Krishna was crowned Miss Charm Philippines 2023 shortly after the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines pageant at Okada Manila.
Krishna was expected to represent the Philippines at the Miss Charm International 2024 pageant but she resigned in June 2024. Her full statement:
"After much consideration and reflection, I regret to inform you that I have decided to withdraw from the Miss Charm International competition.
"I want to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible opportunities that Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Charm Philippines have afforded me. It has been an honor to be part of such prestigious competitions, and I am truly grateful for the experiences and friendships I have gained along the way.
"I want to thank Mama J especially, who has been one of the best mentors and gave his valuable support for the decisions I needed to make.
"Thank you once again for the incredible journey with Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Charm Philippines. I will always cherish the memories and lessons learned during my time of reign.
"As I embark on this new chapter of my life, I hope to have your continued support in all my future endeavors. To God be the Glory."
Later, pageant fans rejoiced when Krishna was announced as one of the official candidates for Miss World Philippines 2024.
Krishna also received special awards during the finals: Miss Photogenic, Best In Swimsuit, and Best In Evening Gown.
Jasmine Omay, Tarlac, was named 1st Princess while Sophia Santos, Pampanga, 2nd Princess.
Other winners were: Patricia Bianca Tapia, Batangas City, Miss Tourism Philippines 2024; Deanna Marie Mate, Cavite, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2024; Nikhisah Buenafe Cheveh, Pangasinan, Miss Multinational Philippines 2024; and Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano, Bicol, Face of Beauty Philippines 2024. They will represent the country in respective competitions abroad later this year.
Krishna values education
In May 2019, Krishna appeared as a contestant on Willie Revillame's popular game show, "Wowowin."
In 2019, she studied industrial engineering at St. Louis University in Baguio City. However, she transferred to the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, to pursue a degree in civil engineering.
"Pangarap ko talaga, Wil, maging engineer, Wil. Kasi yun yung pangarap ko saka pangarap ng pamilya ko, Wil.
"Para sa akin lang din, Wil, gusto ko talaga, ako talaga yung papaaral sa sarili ko, Wil. Kasi yung mga napapanalunan ko sa pageant, Wil, yun yung binabayad ko sa tuition," Krishna said.
Friday, July 19, 2024
K-pop girl group Fromis 9 to return with new single ‘Supersonic’
BY JONATHAN HICAP
K-pop girl group Fromis 9 will be making their comeback to the music scene with the release of a single in August.
Fromis 9, the HYBE and Pledis Entertainment group composed of Lee Sae Rom, Song Ha Young, Park Ji Won, Roh Ji Sun, Lee Seo Yeon, Lee Chae Young, Lee Na Gyung and Baek Ji Heon, will release their third single album “Supersonic’ on Aug. 12 with the aim of claiming the “Summer Queen” title.
Fromis 9 performing at the 2024 Weverse Con Festival (HYBE, Weverse)
The teaser for Fromis 9's comeback (Pledis Entertainment)
On July 18, a moving poster featuring a vivid billboard against a clear blue sky was revealed on Fromis 9's official social media channels.
The poster displayed phrases like “Supersonic,” the band’s logo, the names of the eight members, and the date “24.08.12” with 'Coming Soon' message at the top, officially announcing their return. The phrase “Heat & Juicy” at the bottom of the poster sparks curiosity about the album’s concept.
Last summer, Fromis 9 released their first studio album “”Unlock My World,” presenting refreshing vocals and positive energy.
This year, they connected with fans through the “From Now” concert, appearances at university festivals, and participation in the 2024 Weverse Con Festival and Waterbomb 2024 in Seoul and Fukuoka.
This month, they also held a photo exhibition titled “From Summer” to celebrate the release of their photobook, ramping up excitement for their comeback.
30 Grad! Wasser im Mittelmeer erreicht Rekord-Temperaturen
30 Grad! Wasser im Mittelmeer erreicht Rekord-Temperaturen
Ein Sprung ins kühle Nass ist im Sommer meist eine perfekte Abkühlung. Doch in diesem Jahr wird das am Mittelmeer schwierig. Denn das Wasser hat fast schon Badewannentemperatur, an vielen Orten werden Rekordwerte gebrochen.
So sieht es aktuell an den Stränden Europas aus.
Kroatien
Auch hier kämpfen die Menschen mit der unerbittlichen Hitze. Das Meer heizt sich extrem auf, sagen Experten. Das Staatliche meteorologische Institut (DHMZ) vermeldet bereits einen neuen Rekord für diese Urlaubssaison: eine Meerestemperatur von unglaublichen 29,7 Grad Celsius! Damit ist der bisherige kroatische Rekord von 29,5 Grad geknackt. Der wurde 2015 nahe der Insel Rab aufgestellt.
Türkei
Hier wurden die 30 Grad Wassertemperatur bereits geknackt. Klima-Experten sind besorgt. Das sind vier Grad über dem Normalwert!
Griechenland
Viele Menschen leiden derzeit unter Temperaturen um die 40 Grad. Die Wassertemperatur rund um die weltberühmte Küste vor Kalamata auf der Halbinsel Peloponnes beträgt derzeit etwa „nur“ 27 Grad Celsius. Doch die Temperaturen sollen noch steigen.
Italien
Auch auf der süditalienischen Insel Sizilien bis hin zur Küstenregion rund um Neapel brütet die Hitze. Die Folge: Die Wassertemperatur steigt auch hier bereits auf 30 Grad.
Frankreich
In der südfranzösischen Metropole Marseille ächzen viele unter der Sommerhitze. ABER: Laut Klimadaten liegen hier die Temperaturen im Wasser derzeit im Normalbereich. Die berühmte Stadt an der Mittelmeer-Küste der Provence meldet nur 23 Grad Wassertemperatur.
Spanien
Richtig heftig wütet die Hitze auf den Balearen (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza). Hier erreicht das Mittelmeer aktuell rund 26 Grad Celsius. Mit derselben Wassertemperatur müssen Menschen rund um die Mittelmeer-Metropolen Barcelona und Valencia umgehen.
Warum ist das Mittelmeer derzeit so warm?
„Die Hauptursache für die Zunahme der Hitzewellen im Meer ist zweifellos der globale Klimawandel, der zu einer Erwärmung der Ozeane führt“, erklärt Katrin Schroeder, Ozeanografin beim italienischen Marineforschungsinstitut (ISMAR) gegenüber der Deutschen Welle. Eine Veränderung sei für die nächsten Jahre nicht abzusehen.
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