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Struggles Abroad
Published on 2012-05-25 21:53:00
From the first moment I have been involved with Filipinos I thought that there must be a reason why they detached themselves from their loved ones... only to be enslaved in a foreign country. Look through a migrant worker's life and agree with me: being an overseas worker is not easy. But for innumerable Philippine families, it seems the only way to survive financially. Oversea workers have to deprive themselves of many things they used to enjoy at home - physically, mentally, emotionally, socia [..] > read more
Corona debunks charges in Impeachment Court
Published on 2012-05-23 02:06:00
Missing Blindfish of Mayayahay Cave
Published on 2012-05-23 01:21:00
Compostela Valley - Ever heard or seen a blind fish? Chances are you will not see again in Mahayahay cave in the village of Taboran, unless you are fortune. The cave is less then a ten minutes walk from the military camp of the 72nd Infantry battalion at camp Manuel T. yan, Sr., headquarters of the 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army - 12 km > read more
Paul Abraham - Hungarian Classics
Published on 2012-05-22 23:08:00
Paul Abraham... Check out more here: http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com > read more
Music With Ease: Claudio Monteverdi
Published on 2012-05-22 03:12:00
Music with ease: really... . Claudio Monteverdi is really one of the greatest Italian composers. Check out more here: http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com Or tune in to my Sunday's radio program "Classics with Klaus Doring" from 2 to 4 PM (Philippine Standard Time) on 104.3 FM "The Edge Radio Davao" or via live stream > read more
Philippine-German Relations
Published on 2012-05-17 03:00:00
Re-published from Mindanao Daily Mirror (my column IN MY OPINION from May 11, 2012) Philippine-German relations are built on the strong foundations that link the people and culture of both countries. Formal relations between both governments began only in the 1950s but the social and economic relations date back to the colonial times when Hamburg opened a consulate in Manila in 1849. The Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, stayed in Germany from 1886-1887, and it was in Berlin where he pu [..] > read more
Jessica Could Go Home on "American Idol"
Published on 2012-05-17 02:16:00
On Wednesday's night's American Idol (in the Philippines last night!) the finalists perormed three songs each, fighting for their spot in the final two. Joshua Ledet, 20, was the first performer, and he got all three judges up on their feet following his strong rendition of Etta James' "I'd Rather be Blind". Though the evening seemed like ti was Ledet's, Phillip Phillips' final performance gave Ledet a run for his money. Jessica Sanchez, 16, was by no means lost in the crowd. Sad to say! She mad [..] > read more
Sulu As a Tourist Spot?
Published on 2012-05-15 03:21:00
SMART Gains International Recognition for Green Initiatives
Published on 2012-05-15 03:03:00
SMART Telecommunications Philippines recently received two prestigious awards in 2011 for programs that support the preservation of the environment - one from the Asia Communication Awards and other from the World Communications Awards. The Asia Communications Awards bestowed upon SMART the Green Technology Award while the World Communications Awards gave the Philippine company the Green Award, both for its "Alternative Power for Cell Sites" program. This brings to five, SMART's awards for th [..] > read more
Two More Classical Music Masters: Respighi and Rachmaninoff
Published on 2012-05-14 04:06:00
Here is more about them: www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com > read more
More From a Blessed Davao City's Fashion Designer: Silverio Anglacer
Published on 2012-05-10 03:03:00
Gown for Dr. Vina Lim (Photos taken by Cookie Tan Photography) "If you design like this and you come to Pakistan - everyone will treat you like a real king in our fashion industry." (Joverea Batool) "That's I call a piquantly zestful whiff of an English meadow in spring time!" (Mae Madelette Chua). Silverio Anglacer - a really blessed fashion designer from Davao City... .ENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Ban in Davao City
Published on 2012-05-10 02:31:00
It took so long. Finally it's done! Starting June, Davao City joins over a quarter of the world's countries that ban the use of non-biodegradable plastics or polythene bags used for grocery and shopping, including materials made of polystyrene foam. The ban of the use of plastics and Styrofoam takes effect on June 28, 2012 - two years after the Davao City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance was approved in June 2010. Acting City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) chief Jos [..] > read more
More Support for the Ifugao Rice Terraces
Published on 2012-05-10 01:57:00
As one could learn from news reports from the Philippine News Agency, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has committed 5 million PHP for the restoration of the world-renowned Rice Terraces of the Philippines in Ifugao province. > read more
Davao Music Nation Launches Website
Published on 2012-05-10 00:59:00
To celebrate Davao's widely music culture and showcase the inherent talent of its home grown musicians, the Davao music community is launching a a website to increase awarness and support for Davao music culture and Davao musicians. Davao Music Nation (DMN) is an internet magazine created bu the Davao Music community for the fans and for anyone looking for good music. "We have all this talent in Davao City and most of us who live here aren't even aware that they exist," says entrepreneur and web [..] > read more
The Durian Legend
Published on 2012-05-05 03:08:00
A long time ago there lived an ugly, old but powerful king named Barom-Mai in Calinan near Davao City. He married the young and beautiful Madayaw-Bayho, a daughter of Tageb, king of the sea pirates who ruled the islands of Ligid, Talicud and Samal. But Madayaw-Bayho did not love the king: so she often ran away from his kingdom. But her father always returned her to the king. One day, she ran away, and vowed never to return to the king. Because of this King Barom-Mai told his advisers, headed by [..] > read more
Davao first to Receive Fishery Patrol Boats
Published on 2012-05-05 02:23:00
Among the regions in Mindanao, the Davao Region is the first to receive their share of patrol boats given by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic (BFAR) to municipal governments. BFAR Regional Director Fatma Idris gladly notes that Region XI is one of the five regions nationwide, and the only one in Mindanao given such facility to strengthen community-based coastal resources management. Region XI gets six of such patrol boats which cost 1.2 million PHP each. These are given to the municipalities [..] > read more
Building "Noah's Ark"
Published on 2012-05-01 02:35:00
It was February, still months away from the rainy-season downpurs that can blanket Metro Manila with deadly floods, but in Barangay Tumana, Marikina City, the townfolk were busy evacuating their riverside homes as if their lives depended on it. Carrying some clothes, beddings and important documents, about 350 people - including men, women and children - left their homes in an orderly fashion, boarded trucks and moved to the H. Bautista Elementary School in nearby Barangay Concepcion which had b [..] > read more
CNN's Eye on The Philippines
Published on 2012-05-01 01:49:00
Ara Mina, Christine Reyes and Heidi Gatmaytan
Published on 2012-05-01 01:38:00
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China and Philippines Ended Standoff
Published on 2012-04-29 00:12:00
China and the Philippines have4 reportedly ended their week-long standoff in area in the South China Sea to which both countries lay claim. The standoff last Sunday, when Filipino authorities reportedly intercepted eight Chinese poacher boats and demanded they hand over their catch. Chinese officials saw the encounter as harassment to its nationals and responded by dispatching three larger surveillance vessels to Scarborough Shoal - located 230 kilometres from the Filipino Zambales Province, whi [..] > read more
Climate Change in Mindanao
Published on 2012-04-23 20:16:00
It's summer again in the Philippines. It's hot - also here in Mindanao. It rains. Sometimes it pours cats and dogs. Yes, we can feel the climate change also here. Especially Region XII is highly at risk in a changing climate condition with increased rainfall and rising sea levels. Herlita G. Caraan, National Statistical coordinator Board Region XII chief, said that more rainfall, an increase in temperature and rising sea levels would hit the area in the medium term 2020 - 2050. In a fact sheet, [..] > read more
Philippine Press Institute Goes Live Streaming
Published on 2012-04-23 03:05:00
For the first time since 1997 when the first press forum was organized, the Philippine Press Institute will cover live its 16th National Press forum on Media Accountability and Public engagement via video streaming on April 23 and 24 at Traders Hotel manila. This is made possible by the Information Technology Ventures (ICTV) which offered its services and technical resources for free. Considered as one of the most anticipated annual gathering of publishers and editors from the 71-member newspape [..] > read more
Hans Pfitzner and Siegfried Ochs - Classical Music Masters... .
Published on 2012-04-17 01:46:00
(Hans Pfitzner) (Siegfried Ochs) Check out more about these two fantastic classical composers here: http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com And don't miss listening my radio show "Classics with Klaus Doring", Sundays from 2 to 4 pm on 104.3 FM "The Edge Radio Davao" (Philippine Standard Time) or via live stream: http://www.livestream.com/theedgeradiodavaoENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
DOST to Strengthen Teachers on Disaster Management
Published on 2012-04-16 21:40:00
As we are experiencing climate change, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) deemed it necessary to increase awareness and strengthen the capability of Science and Mathematics teachers on disaster risk reduction and management. Although one seldom experience strong earthquakes in Southern Mindanao, the disaster risk reduction and management awareness will guide teachers as well as students on how to effectively respond when such phenomenon occurs. Fifty Science and Mathematics teachers [..] > read more
Philippine Photo Impressions... .
Published on 2012-04-12 03:50:00
MABUHAY UND HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN!!!ENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
Why The Sun Shines More Brightly Than The Moon...
Published on 2012-04-10 02:02:00
A Philippine Fairytale... Long, long ago there lived a fairy with two beautiful daughters. Araw, the elder daughter, was very amiable and had a kindly disposition; but Buwan, unlike her sister, was disobedient, cruel and harsh. She was always finding fault with Araw. One night, when the fairy came home from her nocturnal rambles and saw Buwan badly mistreating her elder sister, she asked God for help against her unruly daughter. Before this time, God had prepared very valuable gifts for the two [..] > read more
Philippine Music: minsan lang kitan iibigin from music band for weddings
Published on 2012-04-05 01:36:00
ENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
Maligayang Bati -Cedric's Filipino Classical Experience
Published on 2012-04-05 01:32:00
ENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
Classical Relaxing Music of The Philippines
Published on 2012-04-05 00:00:00
ENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
Power Crisis in Mindanao - And No Ending?
Published on 2012-03-31 02:45:00
It's summer again. Temperatures are still rising. Rain is seldom. Especially in Mindanao we have to live with several power interruptions - or, as it is called here "brownouts" (blackouts)! This is not new. I am living in Davao City since 1999... Now we all have been informed, that the Mindanao Development Authority said that President Benigo Aquino has taken decisive action on the Mindanao power problem. The first step was that President Aquino was set to meet with power industry stakeholders i [..] > read more
It's Vacation Time - Es ist Ferienzeit!
Published on 2012-03-30 01:11:00
YONNEX TRANSLATION AND DOCUMENTATION SERVICE, Davao: CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 10, 2012. WE ARE BACK ON SERVICE ON APRIL 11, 2012. GESCHLOSSEN BIS 10. APRIL 2012. WIR SIND WIEDER DA FUER SIE AM 11. APRIL 2012. +++ NO GERMAN COURSE AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES UNTIL APRIL 10, 2012. NEW COURSE STARTS ON APRIL 11, 2012 9 AM. ENROLMENTS ARE STILL ONGOING! SCHEDULE M-W-SAT 9 TO 11 AM AND FRIDAYS 8 TO 10 AM. KEIN DEUTSCHKURS AN DER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES BIS 10. APRIL 2012. DER N [..] > read more
The Summer is Back - and Blackouts in The Philippines!
Published on 2012-03-24 03:16:00
One of my previous columns in Mindanao Daily Mirror was entitled "Summer is back". Yes, summer is back in the Philippines - and the daily blackouts - or "brownouts"... . After being able to avoid the rotating power outages for the past two months, Davao Light and Power company may now be forced to implement rotating brownouts within its franchise as the national Grid Cooperation of the Philippines has announced an increase in the Mindanao-wide power curtailment at a level of 320 MW. While other [..] > read more
Science Information Officers Trained on Basic Communication Research
Published on 2012-03-24 02:52:00
Information Officers of the Department of Science and Technology from different regional offices gathered in Davao City for a 3-day Basic Communication Research Workshop for the DOST Regional Information and Promotions Managers held at Crown Regency Residences on February 28 to March 1, 2012. The training workshop was jointly organized by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XI, Science and Technology Information Insitute and Technlogy Application and promotion Institute. The [..] > read more
Bye bye Jessica....?
Published on 2012-03-24 02:16:00
Yes, I was (and I am still!) one of her fans. Filipino-Mexican-American contestant Jessica Sanchez unfortunately has slipped from the top spot on the weekly "American rankings of a U.S. magazin. In the latest "Power Rankings" of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Sanchez has fallen to the No. 3 spot after spending two weeks at the top. Despite this Sanchez was still safe and will now join the "American Idol" tour this summer as part of the Top 10. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY expects Sanchez to bounce back after last [..] > read more
Aquino Inspires German Business Leaders to Invest in The Philippines
Published on 2012-03-24 01:40:00
German business leaders led by honorary consuls who compose part of the so-called "2012 Team Philippines-Germany" were inspired by President Benigno Aquino sincerity to effect the necessary reforms that will make the country more investment-friendly, thus preventing again past mistakes, including the controversial Fraport issue that has affected for a while relations between both countries. Despite his busy schedule, President Aquino took time last March 21, 2012 to meet the German delegates, wh [..] > read more
Relax With Classical Music... Here is More About von Weber and von Webern
Published on 2012-03-22 03:20:00
Anton von Webern Carl Maria von Weber Add caption (It's me, while enjoying the last classical concert in Davao City...) Classical music, my best solution to relax and unwind from the daily stress and hectic... There are hundreds of amazing classical music composers. Here are two more, Carl Maria von Weber and Anton von Webern: http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com > read more
Plant Trees and Get Land Tax Discount
Published on 2012-03-20 03:33:00
PLDT Campaigns Win PANAta Awards for Promoting Filipino Values
Published on 2012-03-14 02:31:00
Two PLDT communication campaigns bagged the bronze in the PANAta Awards held recently in Makati City. Conducted annually by the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), the PANAta Awards recognizes outstanding marketing communication materials or companies that promote positive Filipino values. PLDT KaAsenso's omnibus campaign won in the Brand/Product Marketing category with its integrated approach, using four different typs of medium - print , radio, tv and social media. The them [..] > read more
Broadway's Best in Davao City
Published on 2012-03-13 02:47:00
Broadway's Best in Davao City? Really? Yes. Many times Davao City seems to remain as cultural fallow field. But there are exemptions. The Voiceworks Theater Company, Inc. invited all of us officially to watch its upcoming show BROADWAY'S BEST: VCTI 2ND ANNIVERSARY MUSICAL CONCERTon April 14, 2012 at the CAP Auditorium 6 - 8 p.m. The Voiceworks Theater will be giving away scholarships in Performing Arts. For ticket reservations and queries please call/text 0920-6119482 and look for Direk Richa [..] > read more
Side by Side - A Piano Duet Concert in Davao City
Published on 2012-03-06 02:23:00
(Daphne C. Jocson)(Mary Anne Espina) It was (again!) an enchanting evening. Hundreds of classical music lovers (including me!) experienced a wonderful concert with the two concert pianist ladies Daphne C. Jocson (member of the quintet "The Five Davao Lady Pianists and very good friend of mine!) and Mary Anne Espina. Daphne Cabaguio Jocson is a dynamic collaborating artist in local and foreign classical music circles. She performs with professional artists in Manila, Davao City and the United St [..] > read more
Tree Planting: Comval Shines at 14 - Going Green
Published on 2012-03-06 01:46:00
Compostela Valley marks the second day of the 5th Bulawan festival with a synchronized tree planting activity with more then or less 500,000 seedlings planted province wide on March 6, 2012. KUDOS and daghan salamat po for taking care of our Mother Nature!ENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
SOPA of Governor Uy
Published on 2012-03-03 02:45:00
Governor Arturo Uy delivered his State of the Provincial Address (SOPA) on February 29, 2012 at the ComVal Capitol. Topping his achievements for the past year is the TOP 10 Best performing provinces in the Philippines by the DILG. It was attended by local officials, national agencies and new private sector people.ENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
SMART Continues to Support Sendong-affected Schools
Published on 2012-03-03 01:49:00
After providing uninterrupted mobile service, post-disaster free calls, and over three million Pesos in donations to help survivors of Tropical Storm SENDONG rebuild their lives, SMART Communications, inc. (Smart) recently turned over additional equipment, school supplies and slippers to affcetd schools and partners in Cagayan de Oro City. To benefit are some 6,300 students and 245 teachers from seven public high schools and two public elementary schools that are SMART partners in the Dynamic le [..] > read more
Davao del Sur's Coco-Sugar Business Epitomizes Countryside Development
Published on 2012-02-29 02:07:00
DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo commended the Lao Integrated Farms Inc. based in Barangay Eman, Bansalan, Davao del Sur, for bringing in improvements at the rural areas in the part of this province, using appropraite technology innovations - as one could learn in an article by carina L. Cayon of the PIA 11. Montejo said that the inventor and producer of the Donnabelle coconut sugar and syrup products made from coconut sap. epitomizes DOST's countryside development program as an effective and equ [..] > read more
Philippine Fairytales - Philippinische Maerchen (XIII)
Published on 2012-02-29 01:28:00
WARUM ES ERDBEBEN GIBT... In alten Zeiten war das friedliche Land der Tagalen ein bluehendes Land. Es herrschte dort ein gerechter Koenig. Die Leute liebten und ehrten ihn. Aber keine von ihnen hatte den Koenig je gesehen. Sie wussten nur, dass er Lakan Adya hiess. Die Bewohner des Landes fuehrten ein glueckliches Leben. Es plagten sie keine Sorgen, sie hegten keine Feindschaft gegeneinander, das Boese war ihnen fremd, einer nannte den anderen seinen Bruder oder seine Schwester. Eines Tages wurd [..] > read more
First Cruise Ship to Dock in Davao
Published on 2012-02-24 02:10:00
This city will welcome the first cruise ship to dock on March 30, 2012, carrying 371 French nationals to visit Davao City. It is the NDS Voyages Princess Danae from France. It will dock after visiting Papua New Guinea. The French nationals as soon as they arrive on the 30th of March will be toured in selected tourist destinations in the city. The Department of Tourism also allotted a budget to show them around. Visitors then will be brought to Davao's newest and largest park, the "People's Park [..] > read more
USEP Launches Campus Tree Planting Project
Published on 2012-02-24 01:38:00
A tree planting activity inside the six-hectare campus of the University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero, Davao City (where I am also teaching since 4 years), kicked off the launch of the university's sustainable campus project last February 14, 2012. The project is in partnership with the international environmental group Greenpeace. The launch, highlighted by a forum on energy conservation and efficiency, was participated in by the USEP administrators and employees headed by USEP President [..] > read more
Music For Relaxing Hours: Carl Zeller and Riccardo Zandonai
Published on 2012-02-22 02:15:00
(Riccardo Zandonai) (Carl Zeller) Here is more about them: www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.comENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
"Unofficially Yours" - the First Movie Team-Up Cruz/Locsin
Published on 2012-02-22 02:03:00
Star Cinema's "Unofficial Yours". the first movie teamup of John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin, earned already 18.5 million Pesos on its first day. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, this movie tells the story of a casual relationship. The opening numbers bode well for the film, especially since "No Other Woman" went on to become the second most successful movie last year with total gross revenue of 282.5 million Pesos for its entire run. The success of "Unofficially Yours" also cements Cruz's stro [..] > read more
Young Leaders In ComVal
Published on 2012-02-22 01:19:00
The First Sangguniang Kabataan Congress was held in ComVal with the theme "Super Kabataan para sa Kalikasan" on February 11 - 12, 2012 at the Lorenzo Sarmiento Sr. National High School. Almost 1,000 youths from the eleven municipalities had a chance to get together and enhance their leadership skills as the second day event took place. The young leaders also launch "War on Waste Program" and the Search for Most Outstanding SK 2012. Governor Uy was very thankful for the dynamism and management [..] > read more
Food Safety in The Philippines
Published on 2012-02-21 02:10:00
Since living in the Philippines for good, I have tried many times food also offered by street vendors. No problems at all! Since the last study of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST Regional Office XI) and its director Dr. Anthony Sales, street vendors seem to remain unaffected by this study. Several street vendors here in Davao said they are still enjoying the patronage of the locals. Meanwhile Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said banning in any parts of the city is not an option. Of [..] > read more
German Consul Klaus Muller Visits DOST Regional Office XI
Published on 2012-02-21 01:14:00
First Secretary and Consul Mr. Klaus Muller from the German Embassy in Manila visited again Davao City during the annual German Consulars Day, held again in the University of Southeastern Philippines. Consul Klaus Muller (Photo above extreme left) followed also an invitation of DOST (Department of Science and Technology) Regional Office XI Director Dr. Sales (second from right) together with Benjamin V.D. Estrelladao, Jr., Metrology and Metals Testing Lab-in-Charge and this writer. "Cert [..] > read more
Bad Weather in The Philippines
Published on 2012-02-16 01:09:00
A friend of mine, living in the U.S., emailed me this morning and asked, if it is true, that Mindanao is expecting another taifun. An active low pressure area will bring widespread rains over Visayas and Eastern Mindanao, according to the Philippine Atmosphere, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). And, I must confess, while writing this piece, it's starting again raining here in Davao City. PAGASA, in its weather synopsis, said that the ALPA was estimated based on sate [..] > read more
Philippine Film Industry in Decline
Published on 2012-02-16 00:45:00
As one could learn from AFP, the number of films produced in the Philippine movie industry has halved over the past decade in the face or privacy and Hollywood competition, a government study showed. Only the rise of independent film-makers has saved the industry from declining further, with "Indie" movies now accounting for more than the half the total made in the Philippines. "There are many factors causing the fall. There is piracy and competition from foreign movies. Local movies are also no [..] > read more
Infancy
Published on 2012-02-15 19:50:00
Re-post of Editorial "Mindanao Daily Mirror" from February 15, 2012 with friendly permission by publisher and editor-in-chief Marietta Siongco. "In ten days the country will celebrate the 26th anniversary of the first People Power uprising in EDSA, the one that booted out a dictator and restored democracy to a people deprived of freedom for two decades. The Marcos administration ha been characterized by corruption and brutality, and by the time the conjugal dictatorship was toppled it had broug [..] > read more
Aquino to Inaugurate Lufthansa Technik Facility
Published on 2012-02-11 01:17:00
President Benigno Aquino will lead the inauguration of the Lufthansa Technik, Philippines' new maintenance hangar for Airbus aircraft in Villamor Airbase in Pasay City. The maintenance hangar, located at Macro Asia Special Economic Zone inside the Villamar Airbase, is intended for Airbus 380 aircraft. Upon his arrival at the venue, the President will simulate operating an Airbus A 380 aircraft. He will then pull the throttle that will signal the opening of the new maintenance hangar. After his [..] > read more
Philhealth to Increase Members' Contribution from 1,200 to 2,400 Pesos
Published on 2012-02-11 00:49:00
I am an expat in the Philippines since 1999 and also a member of PhilHealth. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is looking at increasing contribution of its members from 1,200 to 2,400 Pesos (from 20 to 40 EUROS) per year. effective July 1, 2012. One could learn this from Dr. Eduardo Banzon, president and chief executive officer. Banzon said the increase on contribution is based on Circular 22 approved already last December. Under this circular, members can avail of the old rate by payi [..] > read more
Earthquakes Occuring Everyday in The Philippines
Published on 2012-02-06 00:58:00
While writing this piece I received some messages from good friends in Cebu City telling me, that this area has been hit by another strong earthquake just an hour ago. Tsunami warning has been given out. Saturday, another quake initially measuring 6.0 in magnitude struck Samar Island. The quake hit at 9 p.m. at a depth of 60 kilometres north of the city of Guiuan. The epicenter was around 600 km away east of Manila. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said that low-magnitud [..] > read more
License Plates in The Philippines
Published on 2012-02-02 02:47:00
Sometimes Filipinos are strange people. Expat friend Jan tells you why he thinks so: license plates in the Philippines, follow-upENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
Hungarian Classical Music by Zoltan Kodaly
Published on 2012-02-02 02:05:00
Zoltan Kodaly: a classical composer, pedagogue, linguist and philosopher. An amazing person: Here is more about him: www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com Or tune in to 104.3 FM "The Edge Radio Davao" every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. (Philippine standard time) to my radio show Classics with Klaus Doring or via live stream www.davao.theedge.ph. ENJOY READING! VIEL SPASS BEIM LESEN! > read more
Immigration Resumes Employment Generation Program
Published on 2012-02-01 20:45:00
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday resumed the implementation of an employment generation program that grants foreign businessmen employing at least 10 Filipino workers the privilege to stay indefinitely in the country. Commissioner Ricardo David Jr. made the announcement after Justice Secretary Leila de Lima approved memorandum circular No. RADJR-11-007, dated December 14, 2011, prescribing the revised rules for implementing the Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG), which was f [..] > read more
Sayaw Pinoy 2012 Goes to Davao City
Published on 2012-01-31 01:05:00
"Sayaw Pinoy", the longest running national dance tour featured in this year's Philippine Arts Festival (PAF), will be staged in Davao City on February 3 - 4. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) brings in to Davao City the country's top dance companies to perform the dance tour that will showcase colorful tradition of dances and movements in the country. NCCA's National Committee on Dance head Shirley Halili-Cruz said that the national dancer groups together with three loca [..] > read more