I can still remember, on the same month 7 years ago today when the Philippines was struck by Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Yolanda, it is a tropical cyclone that…

The road to being a Filipino Nurse in Germany was not easy for Michelle. But with a lot of patience, hardwork and faith in God, she believed that nothing is…

Coronavirus has affected not only in Germany but the entire world. So, we asked a few Filipinos in Germany, on how they are coping with the Community Quarantine. How are…

Are you up to speed with the Flash? I happen to bump into him in South Korea and boarded the same flight to Frankfurt, if that’s not fate.. hahaha, moving…

Because of the recent Viral Video that happened at ADMU (Ateneo de Manila University), that i’ve decided to finally write about it in my blog. I was bullied in High…

The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, and is the centre of the Santo Nino Catholic…

I received an invitation from the Social Media Club in Frankfurt (SMCF) to attend the exhibit at Frankfurter Kunstverein, one of the first exhibition houses in Germany.   Perception Is…

“Babe, those people are breaking a lot of porcelain. What’s going on?” My husband was driving when I noticed people happily throwing ceramic plates, ceramic vases, ceramic bottles in a…

Throwback, even when it’s not a Thursday. You might have seen, Anne Curtis finishing The New York City Marathon which she dedicated to the Filipino Youth or the „Heroes for…

Is there a connection with the famous Mary Shelly’s novel “Frankenstein“? Mary Shelley by Richard Rothwell (1840–41) Although often described as a mysterious place, there aren’t any connections with the…

PART 1 Our weekends are spent on roadtrips here in Germany. We spend our time exploring Darmstadt, the place which I now call my home. Darmstadt (German pronunciation: [ˈdaʁmʃtat] ( listen))…

Jenny Japayuqui had the couches delivered to her house in Pandacan. She then receives a call from Sofia. Sofia: Sweetie where are you? Jenny: Ay madam nandito ako sa Blims.…

Originally from Bacolod City, Danilo Salon Yap who is fondly known as “Papa Dan” migrated to Roxas City, Capiz but found his way back to an ancestral house in Kalibo…

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A few weeks after my first marathon, I got an invitation from the 2016 Guimaras Marathon 2nd Edition Organizer Federico Senen Rentoy or “Boyet” as what his family and friends…

*Jenny pointing things at Blims Abreeza* Jenny: “I wantdat, I wantdat!!! Ay very niiice. That will go well in my sala. Magkano yan dong? Staff: 167K ma’am plus 20% off…

Things to remember during the RACE: 1) Race starts exactly at 5:30AM 2) Mandatory gear must be carried: hydration belt/ bottle,blinker, headlamp, and reflectorized vest. 3) Runners should always stay…

Waking up at 3am is the beginning of my race, who am I kidding. I was not able to sleep. The excitement of being a part of this event is…

**Sofia and Laura having tea sa White House**   Sofia: So ano na ang sabi nung detective?? Laura: I’m not sure yet …but i transferred 250K na to his account,…

What do I know about Guimaras? First thing that comes to mind are the beautiful beaches, the boat ride and mangoes!!!! Guimaras [ɡimaˈɾas] (Hiligaynon: Kapuoran sang Guimaras; Karay-a: Probinsiya kang…

Laura: Yaya did you kill the pig na for later’s merienda? Yaya: Ay maam wala pa gud. Maam tama diay… si sir ba, laen lageg amoy iyang mga polo kada…

Sofia: OMG, Laura. Mainit ang ulo ko… sobrang slow ng tindera so I ended up not buying anything na lang. Laura: Like what do you expect. Like nobody gets us.…

I continued to follow the page for the Guimaras Marathon  2nd Edition. The organizer Mr. Federico Senen Rentoy a businessman and ultra-runner, would update the page with sponsorships and other…

  The First Time I remember the first time i joined a marathon, it was for the Dinagyang 5K Black Run. We participated  as an Organization, the International Students Organization-CPU…

Previously on Davao Socialites Davao Socialite be like: I want one arancillo, opened and frozen;  2 natives, opened and plastic sealed; 1 puyat, unopened and thornless; 3 packs of durian…

MINESWEEPER. Have you ever tried playing this game? This is the closest thing I could best describe the way back. After realizing that we really need to walk, I looked…

Part V A little piece of Heaven on Earth. I immediately went to the beach and sun bathed. It was just like a little piece of  heaven on earth. It…

Part IV The Beach.  According to Wiki, a beach a landform along the coast of an ocean or sea, or the edge of a lake or river. It usually consists of loose…

The picture above was taken in Iloilo City in 2011,  with me is my friend Hanzel Flores Part III Home Sweet Home. We reached Hanzels home which was located in…

Part II The Van. “Buwis buhay” or “death defying”its what I could best describe my ride. I think the driver thought he was Vin Diesel in the Fast and the Furious,…

by Maria Villamor and Kathleen Burkhalter 18 November 2013. Roxas City, Philippines. The Filipino people are resilient. Over the centuries and under multiple flags, their western Pacific Ocean homeland—comprised of…

Filipinos needs a visa to enter Germany. The embassy encourages the public to apply three (3) months before the planned departure  to apply in order to avoid delays and other…

Part I “Buruanga is a municipality  in the province of Aklan, Philippines. It is located at the most western tip of Panay Island. The name Buruanga came from the word “Busuanga” meaning…