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thanks for this post, Andi. I find this report better compared to that of CNN...
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GMA woudn't be in Malacanang now if not for the votes rigged by the Ampatuans in Maguindanao last presidential election...
yesterday
That is the fear Andi,.because this clan is being backed up and supported by the militaries and even up to Malacanang !! As I follow the news Gohhhs., seems, justice for the victims also buried !!
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Maybe there are some hidden talents...not yet printed and discovered. How about studies on German men who are in bi-national relationships...the present development,for a change of topic? This would be interesting,too, I think. Mary Lou
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For this day, we remember the victims of Ampatuan Massacre. We say Rage against the death of civility and morality in our society. We say NO to Violence! Justice to Ampatuan Massacre! See Face Book: Justice for Ampatuan Massacre.
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Andi added a video
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These are very sad news what happenend there in Maguindanao. Do you think that these kind of killings will continue, because the elections are getting closer?
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einfach grausam und unfassbar!
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Bong

Another way to help people help themselves 5 Replies

Here is a project where you can join in helping people help themselves. It does not require much from you. A little goes a long way. Please click the following link: http://www.kiva.org/

Started by Bong in Economy. Last reply by Bong Nov 16.

Jannika

Novels by Filipinas 2 Replies

Hello everybody, I am new in the Philnetz. I study cultural and social anthropology and am preparing for my final thesis. The topic will be connected with migration and emotion issues of Filipinas ...

Started by Jannika in Uncategorized. Last reply by Womensfor Nov 24.

Jhopyne "Ilocana a Nasudi"

An die Jugend mit Migrationshintergrund!

Chancen auch zum Studium nutzen! Welche Wünsche, welche Vorstellungen hat man als Schulabgänger nach dem erfolgreich absolvierten Abitur? n jedem Jahr aufs Neue stellt sich für die meisten jungen L...

Started by Jhopyne "Ilocana a Nasudi" in Uncategorized Sep 17.

Jhopyne "Ilocana a Nasudi"

Wanted: English Speaking teacher in Berlin

Zebra Kita is a small, bilingual cooperative kita in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin. We currently have an opening for a full-time (30-40 hrs/week) teacher who speaks native or near-native English. APPLICA...

Tagged: Job

Started by Jhopyne "Ilocana a Nasudi" in Economy Sep 14.

Andi

The second generation of filipino-germans 4 Replies

I open this new topic to ask you as filipinos of the first generation, how do you think about the second generation of deutsch-filipinos in Germany? I am talking especially about the mixed generati...

Tagged: opinions?, no

Started by Andi in Uncategorized. Last reply by Andi Aug 27.

Tim

Abu Shayyaf, terrorist or freedom fighter 7 Replies

Long time ago a new discussion was started so here a new one According to the media Abu Shayyaf is a terrorist but according to the Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Sayyaf his group is h...

Started by Tim in Uncategorized. Last reply by Bong Nov 15.

Andi

The filipinos - a silent (but not a voiceless) group in the german "Integrationsdebatte" (discussion about migrants in germany)? 6 Replies

Recently i was listen to the radio, and i heard about the german-korean author Martin Hyun from Krefeld in Germany. He published his book "lautlos ja, sprachlos nein" which talks about his experi...

Started by Andi in Uncategorized. Last reply by Jack C. May 6.

Womensfor

Difference Between European (German)and Asian (Philippine) Culture 20 Replies

What comes to my mind when I think of German and Philippine Culture, the differences, values, traits, etc. Also possible similarities? Thanks for your sharing.

Tagged: Values, Asian, and, European

Started by Womensfor in Uncategorized. Last reply by Andi May 22.

Tim

Victims of the revolution 21 Replies

A while ago I heard about people who were searching for their parents. Not just because they were left alone but because their parents were linked to the NPA in the Phillippines. There parents were...

Started by Tim in Uncategorized. Last reply by Tim Feb 15.

Philnetz

Quo vadis, Philnetz? 15 Replies

Philnetz will be one year old on Dec. 3 and like any other undertaking that is about to reach a milestone, the question of how to go forward comes up. Philnetz is designed as a platform to reach ou...

Tagged: vadis, quo, philnetz

Started by Philnetz in Uncategorized. Last reply by Ulla Langoo Jan 12.

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Philippine News (Courtesy of ABS-CBN Online News)

I'm innocent! says Ampatuan Jr., points to Umbra Kato

Wala akong kasalanan! Ito ang iginiit ni Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. Matapos dalhin sa NBI kanina. Ang itinuturo niyang utak ng masaker: ang tinutugis na kumander ng MILF na si Umbra Kato na matagal nang kalaban ng kanilang pamilya. Mula sa NBI, magba-Bandila si Gretchen Malalad. Bandila, Huwebes, Nobyembre 26, 2009 

GSIS to SEC: Compel MetroPac to make tender offer

MANILA - A determined Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has formally asked the local corporate regulator to “compel” the Manny Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) to make a tender offer for shareholders of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).

Gov’t targets P50-B in storm rehab aid

MANILA - The government hopes to get at least P50 billion worth of fresh foreign aid for its typhoon reconstruction efforts, Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Augusto B. Santos told reporters on Thursday.

ERC denies Meralco’s plea to defer new system loss cap

MANILA - The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has put on hold the appeal of power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to defer the effectivity of the new system loss cap of 8.5% or to increase the new cap to at least 9% starting in January 2010.  

Irish Catholic Church covered up sex abuse for decades

DUBLIN - The Catholic Church in Ireland covered up widespread allegations of "evil" child sex abuse by priests for decades, a damning new official report released on Thursday said.

German News in English

Munich Re warns climate change could cost billions

Natural disasters linked to climate change could cost the insurance industry billions of dollars in extra settlement payments every year, German insurance giant Munich Re said Thursday.

German media roundup: Jung under fire for Afghan air strike

With German military officials resigning over a controversial NATO air strike, the political future of former Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung hangs in the balance. Newspapers in The Local's media roundup believe it's time for him to resign.

Audi inks EUR 90-million deal with Bayern Munich

Car manufacturer Audi has purchased a 9.09 percent stake in German football team Bayern Munich in a deal worth €90 million, the Bundesliga club announced on Thursday.

Google's web analysis tools face German scrutiny

Google is once again facing the possibility that it could run afoul of Germany's strict privacy laws. The culprit this time? The web analysis tools of the US internet giant and other firms.

'Parking lot sheriff' arrested for draconian towing charges

An Augsburg business owner known as the "parking lot sheriff" has been charged with extortion and coercion for exploiting parking offenders by confiscating their vehicles and demanding exorbitant fees, officials said Thursday.

Mindanews News

Mayor-suspect turned over to Dureza, charged with multiple murder

SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao (MindaNews/26 November) -- Datu Unsay mayor Datu Andal Ampatuan, Jr., was turned over to...

Quevedo: “Without fear or favor, identify and arrest perpetrators”

KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/26 November) – Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Quevedo has demanded “as a citizen,” that government “without fear...

4 Maguindanao police officials relieved but probers still “verifying” mayor’s involvement

AMPATUAN, Maguindanao (MindaNews/26 November) -- Four police officials in Maguindanao were relieved from their posts and placed...

Perpetrators tried to hide crime by burying victims and vehicles

AMPATUAN, Maguindanao (MindaNews/26 November) -- The perpetrators tried to hide the heinous crime by running a heavy...

Ampatuan Massacre: 57 bodies recovered

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/25 Nov) – Eleven more bodies and three more vehicles were dug up Wednesday, bringing...
 
 

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Jack C.

A Statement on the Massacre at Ampatuan, Maguindanao


Ending our Violent Political Culture: A Statement on the Massacre at Ampatuan, Maguindanao
Members of the UP Law Faculty


The senseless killing of 51 individuals, two of whom were female lawyers, is an act of cowardice. If it is related to the upcoming elections, the massacre of innocent civilia… Continue

Posted by Jack C. on November 26, 2009 at 1:05pm

Jack C.

Pressemitteilung:Das philippinenbüro e.V. verurteilt das Massaker in Maguindanao, Philippinen


Bei dem Massaker am 23. November im Süden der Philippinen sind mindestens 57 Menschen ermordet worden, darunter mindestens 13 Journalisten und zwei Rechtsanwältinnen. Sie wollten einen Kandidaten für die Gouverneurswahl in der Provinz Maguindanao im kommenden Mai registrieren und wurden auf dem W… Continue

Posted by Jack C. on November 26, 2009 at 12:30pm

Womensfor

November 26, International Day Against Violence Against Women

For this day, we remember the victims of Ampatuan Massacre.
We say Rage against the death of civility and morality in our society.
We say NO to Violence! Justice to Ampatuan Massacre!



See Face Book: Justice for Ampatuan Massacre.

Posted by Womensfor on November 24, 2009 at 3:45pm

Jack C.

Inday Espina-Varona: WHO WILL PROTECT US FROM OUR PROTECTORS?

WHO WILL PROTECT US FROM OUR PROTECTORS?

Heute um 13:03

The abduction and murder of around 45 persons, including around a dozen journalists, in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao is a spear thrust in the heart of our fragile democracy.

Let us grieve not just for our media colleagues -- though theirs is an especially tragic fate, to die in the line of duty, serving a profession that more often than not deprives provincial practitioners of a living wage and social benefits.

Let us grieve, too, for the… Continue

Posted by Jack C. on November 23, 2009 at 9:42pm — 3 Comments

Jhopyne "Ilocana a Nasudi"

Ina ..anak, pamilya

Calling on all Filipino Communities in Germany!!!!!


We are presenting this film for the first time here in Rheinland so that our fellow kababayans and our german friends and other nationalities can see for themselves selves how this emotional movie served as a sounding board for both parents and children affecte… Continue

Posted by Jhopyne "Ilocana a Nasudi" on November 20, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Andi

Die Suche nach Jonas B. - philippinische Menschenrechtsaktivistin Edita Burgos sucht nach ihrem entführten Sohn

http://www.neues-deutschland.de/artikel/159245.die-suche-nach-jonas-b.html

Die Suche nach Jonas B.
Seit Jahren forscht die philippinische Menschenrechtsaktivistin Edita Burgos vergeblich nach ihrem entführten Sohn
Von Rainer Werning
»Wenn er tot ist, wird er sicherlich im Himmel sein«, sagt Edita Burgos, eine resolute Frau in den frühen Sechzigern, »sollte er allerdings noch leben, soll er wissen, dass wir… Continue

Posted by Andi on November 16, 2009 at 5:44pm

Bong

Memoirs of an ex-Nun



This is about the author's personal journey of faith. As a young woman, fresh from college, she entered the doors of the cloistered life in the early 80's when many foreign religious orders were at the peak of their recruitment of young women to join them in her homeland. This story depicts her personal... experience, the… Continue

Posted by Bong on November 16, 2009 at 5:30am — 3 Comments

Bong

Truth hurts

Allow me to repost this email update from Datu Wali Mission that is operating in Southern Mindanao.

It's been awhile since I included a cultural note in our updates. We encountered an interesting situation today that you might find of interest. This is not an isolated incident with the people we live among.

We visited a tribal elder this morning at his request. He presented us with a proposal. First, a little background. For years this elder (a senior T'boli chieftain, called a "Datu")… Continue

Posted by Bong on November 15, 2009 at 5:42am — 1 Comment

Nona Enriquez-Schanowski

Auswandern, Philippinen?

Das neue Buch von einem Auswanderer
für andere Auswanderer !


Aber auch für alle, die nicht auswandern …
Warum?

Dazu gibts die unterhaltsamen Leseproben!


Erlebnisse einer Auswanderung in
Geschichten aus 7.107 Inseln …

http://www.stevaros-world.de

Posted by Nona Enriquez-Schanowski on November 13, 2009 at 4:43pm

Nona Enriquez-Schanowski

News Features and Update : Pag-Asa Social Center, Tagaytay linked with Bukas Palad Social Center in Tramo, Pasay City

Please click on this link for the news features, which includes the effects of the recent calamity in the Philippines caused by super typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng:

pagasa_ul09.pdf>

Posted by Nona Enriquez-Schanowski on October 29, 2009 at 6:00pm — 5 Comments

 

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