... fuer deutsche Staatsbuerger. Meine Gattin und ich unterhalten hier in Davao City ein Servicebuero, das u.a. hilft, legale Ehen auf den Philippinen zu schliessen. Wir sind keine Partnervermittlung, sondern arbeiten mit deutschen und philippinischen Behoerden zusammen und teilen Ihnen unsere Erfahrungen mit. Wir bekommen immer wieder Informationen, dass deutsche Behoerden, z.B. die Standesaemter andere Auskuenfte geben, als z.B. die Deutsche Botschaft in Manila. Ich denke, dabei handelt es sich wirklich um Missverstaendnisse. Deutsch-philippinische Eheschliessungen auf den Philippinen, wenn sie denn legal durchgefuehrt werden sollen, gehen strikt … [Read more...]
Congratulations!
October 31, 2007 By 2 Comments
This morning I received the following text message: Congratulations! Your cellphone number had won 5 million Pesos unclaimed prize at the PCSO (Philippine Charity Sweepstake Office) Main Office, PCSO Building, QI Complex, E. Rodriguez Ave, Quezon City. Please call Rosario Oriarte, 0906-XXXXXXX, General Manager of PCSO, bring valid ID, Cedula, Birth certificate, two GLOBE cards and your bank account number! I am sure many of you have received simular message, also regarding other network companies. I called up the PCSO office here in Davao City and was informed, that investigations are still ongoing. The media is being informed. The only thing … [Read more...]
The human scourge – or “Bahala na”
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I don't care. - "Bahala na!" From the sheer goodness of one's heart, are we doing only small things for our fellow creatures? Hey, you don't see it? We are becoming more and more uninterested. We live without concern. We are not making the difference; we don't try to think about it. We have no influence or weight - neither good nor bad. Guys, is this really what we want? Sorry, sometimes I still get problems to adjust the "Bahala na"... The taxi driver has learned his way and makes a detour without his conscience pricking him in taking my purse: "Hey, asa ka? Where are you going? Diretso lang...!" "Sorry, Sir!" On the other hand, while walking … [Read more...]
WHY VITAMINS?
October 31, 2007 By 11 Comments
Something that I have found interesting, even fascinating since I have been in the Philippines, is the way people are encouraged to take vitamin supplements all of the time. Nearly all of my Filipino friends, especially the younger ones in their 20's, all ask me, are you taking your vitamins, or they will tell me that they must take their vitamins, for general well being and for preventing the oncoming of all kinds of illnesses. When my friends have been to the Doctor due to illness, if they require a prescription, that prescription is ALWAYS accompanied by vitamins. My friends tell me very earnestly how important it is to take these and even … [Read more...]
Oh, the holidays….
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
This week is one of the biggest holiday weeks of the year here in the Philippines. Probably the only week with more holidays than this week is Holy Week (the week before Easter). Out of the normal 5 day week, there are 3 holidays this week! That's right. Monday was election day for Barangay and SK elections here in the Philippines, and election day is an official holiday, so there was no school, and most businesses were closed. Tuesday and Wednesday are normal work days. All Saint's Day is Thursday, November 1. Friday, November 2 is All Soul's Day. Both Thursday and Friday are National Holidays, and virtually every store will be … [Read more...]
Big Fish – Small Pond!
October 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I'm sure that most of you have heard the old saying about being a big fish in a small pond, right? If not, well, just think about a fish of a certain size. If that fish is in a small pond, perhaps he is one of the bigger fish in the pond. If you take that fish out and put him into a large pond, he might turn out to be smaller than average! Same fish, different environment. It applies to people too. Yesterday, I was a speaker at the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit, which was held here in Davao. Due to my various blogs and websites, I was considered to be enough of a "big fish" to be invited to be one of the speakers. Later in the day, I was … [Read more...]
Off to Manila
October 28, 2007 By 9 Comments
We will be leaving today to go to Manila for two and a half weeks. We are hoping to see the right doctor to find a solution for a chronic infection my husband has had in his upper jaw bone for about a year and a half, even after removing the teeth. We hope to see a good oral surgeon. Someone graciously offered to let us stay in their condo in the Makati area for free! What a blessing! I will give you all an update on our medical adventures. We would apprieciate your prayers. … [Read more...]
And they lived happily ever after…
October 28, 2007 By 3 Comments
In a very old issue of PHILADELPHIA NEWS columnist Larry Fields confessed:"I lead a life of wine, women and song (by the way, that's a wonderful waltz by the King of Waltzes Johann Strauss)- it's cheaper than petrol, food and rent!" Mmh... Some marriages are made in heaven. You know some? Me too! The best of the rest is down-to-earth! Maybe it's yours? Down-to-earth. Good. You remember this:"Then the prince swept away the lovely young maiden into his arms and carried her home to his castle. And they live happily ever after!" Indeed, they did. What I would like to see is an autonomous in home affairs study of all these title of mobility bearers … [Read more...]
Do you have a place to rent in Davao?
October 27, 2007 By 10 Comments
I have now been living full time in Davao for ten months inn the area of Lanang which is a great area . But I am now looking for new accommodation from JANUARY 1ST 2008, a place to rent preferably furnished, even a short term contract 3-4 months would be looked at. Two bedrooms minimum and secure gating would be a major advantage too along with a reasonable area for noise . Reason for the move is that I pay a very high price where I live and am still waiting for my house in the UK to be sold, so I am conscious of watching my money for a few months. Maybe you are needing a house sitter? If so maybe I can help as I am house trained!! Please … [Read more...]
Philippine-German relations (I)
October 26, 2007 By 4 Comments
It's a topic, which I am interesting in, since first time I met my mentor Professor Dr. Hermogenes Bacareza in 1987, who used to be the Chaplain of the Philippine Community in Berlin. Father Gene was the one who introduced me to the Philippine media. During our time in Berlin we published two magazines called "Ang Mabuhay" and "Deutsch-Philippinischer Informationsspiegel Berlin" for Filipinos at home and abroad, published in German and English. I started also my column in "Tinig ng Bayan", a mission oriented magazin published in Abra. I learned a lot of him. I know my readers of this blog would like to know more about Philippine-German relations. … [Read more...]
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