It's never to early to promote it: All music lovers will have the chance again to enjoy a wonderful evening of classical music in Davao City at the 5th of December 2009 in the CAP Auditorium. I wrote already a little bit about it in my last post 'This and That'. Meanwhile I am getting so many emails, text messages and phone calls, which let me decide to add some more details in this post regarding this very special event. Sometimes I meet people, who "don't like classical music". But "classical music" is NOT ONLY Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart or Bach. People consider the Beatles, the Bee Gees or even late Michael Jackson as classics. Philippine … [Read more...]
This And That!
August 2, 2009 By 21 Comments
This and that? What does it mean? I have no more ideas to write about??? Guys, I have more then enough. My problem is really the time and the importance of some topics. Imagine, time goes by very fast. I am a columnist in LIP for now more than two years. I was - and I am still writing for several publications. LIP is one of my most precious platforms. Thank you Bob! This and that? Yes, sometimes within a week or so, many things cross my pathway or my life as an expat living here in the Philippines. Many things might be boring for you, my dear reader. Don't worry, I'll not bother you. Some things are really important for me - and might … [Read more...]
Sige Daw! Let's try it! Let's do it!
July 25, 2009 By 4 Comments
Life has ups and downs. Also here in the Philippines. I met Evelyn sometime in 2001. She worked in the Department of Labor and Employment here in Davao City. We became very good friends. One day she told me about her cancer. I really started admiring her and the way she fought against the big "C". In 2003 two important things happened: First Evelyn invited me a Classic Concert of the "Himig Singers Alumni Chorus in the Apo View Hotel. Second: this event has been also the book launching of "Sige Daw", which is a beautiful little book written by people who have one thing in common - an encounter with cancer. Between the covers we find their stories … [Read more...]
I can't live in the Philippines anymore… .
July 15, 2009 By 140 Comments
Since I am running several businesses here in the Philippines, many expats (or those-who-want-to-be) crossed, and are still crossing my paths. Just let me explain: these are mostly pensioners from all around the globe, married to a Filipina, who planned to stay in the Philippines for good. They are also some business people, who wish to set up any kind of business here. Well, there are a lot of possibilities to settle down in the Philippines, of course without being married to a Philippine national. Since a couple of months the Philippine government makes it really easier to move in here - and to stay here! That's why my businesses are really … [Read more...]
Where I Live? In Davao Of Course…
July 6, 2009 By 22 Comments
It was 1982, when I came to Mindanao for the first time in my life. I stepped already on Philippine soil in 1976, before heading to Japan. Being back from Japan it happened that I got several pen pals from the Philippines - one from Manila, one from Cebu City, one from Davao City and one from Zamboanga City. As I said, in 1982 I visited Mindanao for the very first time - and, I got married here in 1983. Since 1999, after almost annual visits I settled down in Davao City for good with my family. I am still being very busy with several businesses and tasks. That's good. Even being an expat, I wouldn't love to sit under a palm tree and count my … [Read more...]
I was really wondering
July 4, 2009 By 8 Comments
Living in this (for me still wonderful) country named "The Philippines" as a journalist (asides some other commitments and businesses) allows me to receive a lot of press releases from different government agencies. I appreciate this very much, although several aliens let me doubting in such information. OK, hold on, I wouldn't say, I doubt in such press releases, but sometimes I really start wondering myself... Could this and that really be true??? For example this: the Philippine Tourism Secretary Ace Durano reported, "that the Philippines may once again be officially recognized as the world's most preferred travel destination. The International … [Read more...]
Actually I Do Love Crabs…
June 21, 2009 By 21 Comments
Yes, actually I love crabs. Since my first days in the Philippines - sometime in the early 1980s, when I did an interview with the former Cotabato City Mayor Mr. Badoy. During that time a fairy tale, or call it a legend, came across my way. I am sure, most all Filipinos and a lot of tourists and expats know it. For all those, who haven't read it and don't know about it please allow me to tell this story: A Filipino crab story is born. In the beginning, all crabs were good and happy. They spent their day together swimming in the river or sea, feasting in the fields and frolicking on the beaches. When one was hurt and in need, all the neighbors … [Read more...]
Living in a Rich Country
June 15, 2009 By 46 Comments
My dream became true. After staying in more then 60 countries during the last 45 years I am living now in a rich country. In a very rich country... It's named THE PHILIPPINES! A couple of days ago I received a press release from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. I must confess, I found it very interesting to know more facts of this beautiful country. Let me share some facts with you: The Philippines is the 5th in the world in number of plant species; the 8th in the world of endemic plants; the 4th in bird endemism, and the 8th in endemic reptiles. Or, in other words: 52,177 described species of which more than half are … [Read more...]
A Bridge of Love
June 8, 2009 By 35 Comments
"If I'll be an expat living in the Philippines I should go to Tacloban City again!" I remember me saying that several times. now I am here since almost eleven years - but I haven't been there yet. There are really a lot of wonderful places and sights all over the Philippines. One of them (for me) has been the San Juanico Bridge in Tacloban City, which is considered as one of the longest bridges in the Philippines. It is 2.5 kilometer long and connects the two provinces of Leyte and Samar. If you look at it, you will notice that the bridge is shaped in letter "L" from the side of Leyte and the letter "S" from the middle towards the other end which … [Read more...]
Jose Rizal – MY Hero
May 30, 2009 By 13 Comments
"The dawn is not far. Spain opens the east for her beloved Philippines, and times are changing and I am positive that more are being done than we can imagine!" Dr. JOSE RIZAL, Philippine National Hero I started liking and loving Jose Rizal from that moment I read his book NOLI ME TANGERE. Of course, Rizal was quite subjective in writing it, since his motive was to gain feedback from his people by exposing in beautiful words the evils besetting his own country during that time, thus rallying the people for a peaceful revolution. NOLI ME TANGERE had also drawn ire from indignant censors because of its fearless expose on the colonial evils under … [Read more...]
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