Kopi Talk - Speaking English ?

The situation is not only unique in Singapore but also happen in Philippine ironically they The Philippines is the third largest English-speaking country in the world proclaimed by most of the government . Pick anyone you randomly happen to meet at the shopping mall, petrol station, mini mart, or even school. Then ask them this simple question, “Do you speak English?” Most of the time, their answer would be, “No, sorry.”Sometimes the answer would even be the longer version, “No, sorry, I don’t speak English.” Sometimes we also have to consider that most of them are just naturally shy when it comes to encountering foreigners, so they may also give that kind of response just to avoid further confrontation, conversation. But the one question that I cannot help but ask is this:“Must they speak in English?” Shouldn’t we be the ones who should be learning their language because we are in their country ? Overall they had their deep-rooted history of US influenced and learned English starting from preschool, and skill in English is mandatory if we ever hope to enter college I guess the situation here is more like learning it.and after forget it What is a bit puzzling, though,  I had met a few Korean, Japanese, China foreigner in Baguio, who came to Philippines specifically just to take up courses in English. Many of my China, Japanese, Korea friends I met in Philippines did not choose Singapore as the first priority the means reason given was the high cost of currency exchange conversion rate, result of having pitfall with strong currency, no wonder China is still putting off to;devalue their RMB ! In Philippine what better way for English-adept Filipinos to land jobs in this or other country? They 're probably the nearest country like China, Japan or Korea , where they can probably demand and recruit;teachers from Philippine. Furthermore, when I was in China, having a Filipino domestic helper is an advantages over local nanny, one of my relative who use a Filipino helper was glad that he made a right decision, practical as it sound, by employing a Filipino helper not only having a domestic helper in the house, a nanny and also an English teacher in the house to impart and converse in English to their children. I’m sure that there are social and cultural hurdles that we will overcome when learning English – and I’m not a linguist nor an expert of languages , But based on experienced as a Singaporean; what I do know, one glaring reason is the lack of practice using English in Philippine. To put it out front to learn a language, you have to use it. My own niece, for instance,did not have any problems learning English. She learned fast, and has picked up a considerable amount of phrases in such a very short span of time – at four years of age, she speaks English far better than some of the college grads or even university. grads , the environment like Singapore a multi-racial country. Having all kind of ethical race like the Malay, Indian, other races, speaking English solve most of the hurdles of communication differences and gap.This was the kind of opportunity to practice our English naturally. Any strategy or curriculum would not be sufficient.or it is simply not enough for parents to just haul their kids to English classes and let them “immerse” for one hour,only to have them revert back to speaking Tagalog when they go back to their homes. In Singapore we are exposed to English on a daily basis, may it be through conversations interaction,radio,television, movies, or the internet. And in fact, there are already so many tools at one’s disposal, without having to pay for them!Judging from the rate the Chinese, Korean, Japanese passion of pursing of learning English. Maybe another 10 or 15 years the landscape and trend will change, they would have their own English teacher who speak and write proficiency English and also communicate with their own mother tongue. Still remembered during my school day our English teacher Mrs Yap, can really so call "whip" or lecture us in bombastic English and at the same time dish out mother tongue like Chinese, Malay and Indian, which I guess was an advantages for us to pick up all those languages along the way which offer me a life long tools to speak many languages at a young early age. For the Chinese in China don’t judge them too hastily now,they may have the last laugh if let say 5% of population passion to become English teacher over 1.3 billion people (1,330,044,605 as of mid-2008), As the world's population is about 6.7 billion, China represents a full 20% of the world's population so one in every five people on the planet is reside China. That definitely would upset future trend , as the current demand for Filipino English teacher in china, they’re the observing the needs of those who result hopelessly inept in the language but who have the clear economic advantage now. They’re the ones responding to their English job vacancy posts and applying for the jobs they offer.I f they are not going to create a proficient English environment in 10 to 15 years down the road, they might could never hope to find employment that would sufficiently give the means to live comfortably by working as and lose the status at being better English speakers than our Asian neighbors. Article Koreans come in droves for English classes Philippines--A total of 111,000 students from South Korea came to the Philippines last year for English classes and other study tours, accounting for 17 percent of the 653,320 Korean arrivals, the Department of Tourism said. Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said the number was expected to grow significantly this year, judging from “the quality and quantity” of inquiries the department received at the recent 26th Korea Student and Emigration Fair in Seoul.
Koreans have become the biggest group of visitors to the Philippines, surpassing Americans. The tourism department expects them to number a million by 2010 and account for one-fifth of its target of five million visitors a year.
“The Korean overseas learning sector accounts for around five million people, including those who want to acquire skills that will help them participate in the global economy,” Durano said. He said the Department of Tourism joined in the Korea Student and Emigration Fair to get a bigger share of that sector, partly by partnering with schools with English as Second Language, or ESL, programs. He said most Korean students of English preferred schools in the cities of Baguio, Manila, Iloilo and Cebu and in the northern region of Cagayan Valley Some enroll in two-month ESL programs that coincide with their summer or winter breaks; others enter the regular course offerings of international schools and universities in the Philippines; and some want to learn English for use in particular fields, such as medicine and nursing. There are also packages in which ESL is applied in golf Durano said the tourism and education sectors needed to further improve their facilities and services, such as discouraging fly-by-night operations and ensuring the safety of visitors. From January to February, Korean visitors in the Philippines numbered 126,354, accounting for 22.1 percent of total arrivals and increasing by five percent year-on-year Ronnel W. Domingo; edited by INQUIRER.net

News Update Local politician murdered

 

Dec 29, 2009

LAOAG (Philippines) - A LOCAL politician was killed when gunmen ambushed a convoy carrying about 50 people in the Philippines on Monday, police said, echoing a horrific election-linked massacre last month. Six other people travelling in the convoy, including two village officials and a police escort, were wounded, Ilocos Norte province police director Senior Superintendent Benjamin Lusad said. Four hooded men ambushed the convoy, which was carrying candidates and supporters of the opposition Nationalista Party just outside Dingras town in Ilocos Norte, according to Superintendent Lusad. Mr Joen Caniete, a village chairman who was running for a seat on the Dingras town council in next year's national elections, was riddled with bullets and died immediately, Superintendent Lusad said. The attack came barely a month after armed followers of a powerful political clan stopped a convoy of people in the southern Philippines and murdered 57 of them. The dead included relatives of a rival politician to the clan, plus journalists and lawyers. That attack was carried out allegedly to prevent the rival from running against one of the clan members. Superintendent Lusad said it was too early to conclude that the ambush in Ilocos Norte, in the northern Philippines, was politically motivated. 'We are looking at so many angles,' he said without elaborating. -- AFP

Just Ask - Special Visa to Generate Employment

Hi Simon Ans : Philippine Like other countries welcome investor to create employment for the Filipino, we need to setup the business and employ at least 10 employee. The special visa for 1 year will be issued to the partner who are non-immigrant foreigner, directly or exclusively engage in a viable and sustainable commercial investment/enterprise in the Philippines Written by Pinoy Entrepreneur, on 20-11-2008
On 17 November 2008, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued Executive Order 758, providing for a Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG). The SVEG is a special visa issued to a qualified non-immigrant foreigner who shall actually employ at least 10 Filipinos in a lawful and sustainable enterprise, trade or industry. Holders of the SVEG have multiple entry privileges, without need of prior departure from the Philippines. This means they can stay in the Philippines indefinitely, so long as they maintain the requirements. The conditions or requirements to avail of this visa are: (1) the foreigner shall actually, directly or exclusively engage in a viable and sustainable commercial investment/enterprise in the Philippines, exercises/performs management acts or has the authority to hire, promote and dismiss employees; (2) he evinces a genuine intention to indefinitely remain in the Philippines; (3) he is not a risk to national security; and (4) the foreigner’s commercial investment/enterprise must provide actual employment to at least 10 Filipinos. (See also: Primer and full text of EO 758.) There are 2.9 million Filipinos who are currently unemployed, according to the April 2008 survey of the National Statistics Office (NSO) quoted in E.O 758. This is roughly the same NSO figure for July 2008. “The employment rate estimated for July 2008 was 92.6 percent. This implies that nine in every 10 persons in the labor force were employed in July 2008.” Of course, you may have questions on these figures. The issuance of the special visa may be an acknowledgement that domestic capacity to generate employment is not sufficient. Pinoy Entrepreneurs are not generating enough employment opportunities. Why grant foreigners this very liberal visa unless there’s really a need to cover the shortfall on employment? This may reflect the dependence on foreign capital, which is also reflected in the foreign remittances from our OFWs. On the other hand, it could be viewed as a welcome effort of the government to bolster domestic capacity. It really depends on whether you want to see the glass half-full or half-empty.

Just Ask - Medical Treatment of vein treatment services .

 Hi Andrew you were asking for comparison vein treatment services in Philippine in cost and medical service 

Answers"

1. My personal opportunity and I had visited some of their medical facilities, no dispute in Philippine they also have the latest equipment and technique as like all other medical services in Singapore, the cost can be expensive to the majority and might afford to some who had the excess cash. 

However, if comparing to Singapore currency exchange rate I guess is cost saving , sometimes the same procedure that perform in Singapore can cost us about S$10,000 plus if you do it over in Philippine you only paid about 50% of the amount, on top of that First class all the way!

2. No problem for me to arrange the appointment and escorted or guide you around Manila, LOL cheers attach is the information for your reference. 

 

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• Endovenous Laser Treatment of Refluxing Varicose Veins
• Endovenous Radiofrequency (RF) Treatment of Refluxing Varicose Veins
  
• Duplex Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
• Surface Macrosclerotherapy
• Microsclerotherapy for Spider Veins
• Tumescent Enhanced Sclerotherapy
• Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy
• Classical Vein Ligation and Stripping
• Microphlebectomy
• Total Veins Treated at Montemayor Laser
  Since the medical Asia pioneered the Endovenous Laser procedure in the Philippines in June 2006, they have successfully treated 339 patients with 450 faulty saphenous veins (as of 27 June 2009). they have also presented their data at the IUP Asian Congress in Kyoto, Japan last June 2007 and have published their results both locally (Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties, Oct-Dec 2007) and internationally (International Journal of Angiology, June 2007). Dr. Paul Jesus S. Montemayor is a member of the American College of Phlebology and the International Society of Vascular Surgery.  He obtained his medical degree from the University of the Philippines and his Vascular Surgery Fellowship from the Yale University School of Medicine/Yale New Haven Medical Center in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and is a  frequent lecturer  on the treatment of venous disease.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Kopi talk - Philippine maid in Singapore

The post highlight the current situation in Singapore the financial situation calls for it, both parents need to work. To strike balanced the domestic helper are they to help and not to replaced any parent. For majority Filipino if given an opportunity and a choice they would rather stay here than leaving their family for an oversea job. moreover, the element of family unity bond culture is much more stronger in Philippine than most typical family in Singapore.

Striking a balance between family and work should had been the centre of focused in Singapore that work should not “suck” a parent dry so much so that when they reach home, they cannot spend quality time with the children. Even if in the day, the children are taken care of by a maid, I guess if it is okay. As long as the parents still spend quality time, communicating with their children, guiding them in homework and housework, having leisure time together, providing a model of responsible parents, their children will follow this model. The children will “catch” the spirit and attitude of this model. They will subconsciously understand that yes, both my parents have to work but, they do not “escape” from their main “job” as parents once they reach home. They will feel loved. They will feel secured. Automatically they will pass on this legacy to the generations to come.

When in Philippine, I was given an opportunity to see another side of the coin when a family members decided to leave for a better pasture to work in Singapore, the family member and children had also a fair share of anxiety that might effect them emotionally and psychological of not having their parent around. Statically if given a choice most of them would rather stay but the need of providing a better future for their children.

Moreover, when a country do not provide much of conducive job opportunity I fairly say they make a choice to sacrifice for the sake of a better future for their family in Philippine. A choice that they might not want to take if given a choice.

Count On Maids, Singapore

Posted in: Uncategorized by Terence Quek

I was having lunch with a friend today and our conversation strayed to the topic of domestic helpers. She shared her personal experience of working with her domestic helper from the Philippines, recounting how she would still insist for her young children to assist in the household chores because she believed it is important for them to learn to be independent. She remarked that her friends were surprised at how much initiative this maid showed while taking care of guests. To add, she was asked not to call the employers “Mdm” and “Sir”, but by their first names. I know some of my friends will warn that being too friendly to the maid will lead to disaster. I also know that others will applaud this friend for her approach in being a employer. Whatever our stand on how maids should be trained, taught, handled, punished, rewarded, and treated, there is no argument that the foreign domestic helper has featured prominently in some Singaporeans’ lives – and is pretty much part of the skyline of Singapore. So while we count on our maids to do the chores, I’m beginning to wonder in some households, who should the children and the aged parents count on – us? or the maids?

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What Happen before 0859 Hrs in Gamu, Isabela.

A little girl washing her laundry near the pump water well in Gamu, Isabela . The government is still in the process and ongoing  project to supply water around this region.

Just Ask - The Passes you need to know when work in Singapore

Pass Type in Singapore

Three P1 Fixed monthly salary more than $7,000 usually are the and Professional, Managerial,Executive,Specialist jobs

P2 Fixed monthly salary $3,500 and Professional,Managerial,Executive,Specialist jobs and recognised qualifications Q1 Fixed monthly salary > $2,500 and recognised qualifications In lieu of recognised qualifications, we may also consider compensatory factors such as skills and years of experience (we recommend a minimum of five years relevant work experience) he S Pass is for mid-level skilled foreigners who earn a fixed monthly salaryof at least $1,800.

S Pass applicants will be assessed on a points system, taking into account multiple criteria including salary, education qualifications, skills, job type and work experience. S Pass applicants accumulate points based on how far they meet the criteria. As a general guide, these criteria can be broadly described as (for illustrative purposes only): * Salary - refers to a minimum fixed salary of $1,800. * Qualification - generally refers to degree or diploma level educational qualifications. Technical certificates can be considered. These are, very broadly, courses that train the applicant to be a qualified technician or specialist in their chosen field. The certification should comprise of at least one year of full-time study. * Job type - generally refers to professional, specialist or technician level jobs. * Years of Work Experience - generally refers to the number of relevant years of work experience that the applicant has for in the job being applied for.

Foreign Domestic Workers are passes for the domestic helper, The do and don't * Employers cannot apply for a Work Permit (WP) for a foreigner who is on a social visit such as on holiday or short term visit to Singapore. * The foreign domestic worker (FDW) must be from an approved source country. These countries include Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand. * If you are applying for a WP for a FDW who has never worked in Singapore before, she must be 23 years of age or above and below 50 years old at the time of the WP application. * If the FDW has previously worked in Singapore, she must be aged 18 or above, and below 50 years at the time of the WP application. * If you are applying for a WP for a FDW who has never worked in Singapore before she must have a minimum of 8 years of formal education and possess the necessary educational certificates as documentary proof of her education.

Just Ask - Kindle Wireless by amazon ship to Singapore

Hi sue,
No problem for us to ship the kindle to you in Singapore. for shipping to Philippine is not a problem.
Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)Price: $359.00 this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
Ships from and sold by Amazon Digital Services. Gift-wrap available to Philippine

Kopi talk - Truth life ghost stories thank PPI

eng Says: December 19th, 2009 at 1:12 pm the most frightful night I’ve encounter was during the 7th day of death of my grandpa. we were asked to go back to hometown in Kampar as we chinese believe that the soul of the death will return home on the 7th day to have a last visit of the family. so on the night itself, everyone of us were squeezed in one room and we were not allowed to go out from the room when ‘the thing’ is here, chinese believe that , if we bumped into them, they will bring our soul along . so on the night , nobody left the room for toilet. everyone was sleeping peacefully until we heard some chains from outside. the worse was, all the dogs and cats kept crying nonstop. then we heard as if someone was finding clothes at grandpa’s cupboard. the man told us he got no clothes to wear because on the first day, we didn’t burn him clothes, so thats why he came back and searched from his cupboard. after that we heard some chopsticks sound from the dining table. the atmosphere was really tense that night , so scary . nobody knows what will happen next. what sound are we gonna hear next. i couldn’t sleep at all. the worse of all was i heard his footstep walking outside the house . that was the scariest sound . it was exactly the same as i heard when he was still alive. my goosebumps all kept rising and never goes down. it really scared me! i didn’t sleep the whole night until my grandpa’s soul left the house.

Melissa Says: December 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pm The most frightful night when I was sleeping is when I was at my aunt’s place in one of the guest rooms. I went to sleep late that night, almost close to 3 in the morning – so, it was pitch dark and silent except for the sound of the air condition running. I covered myself with a blanket but just as I was about to fall asleep, I felt my blanket slipping away as if someone (or something) was pulling it. Brushing it of as just my imagination, I pulled my blanket back up only to find it being pulled away again a few minutes later. The room was locked, so, I was sure there wasn’t anybody there, or at least there wasn’t suppose to be anybody there. I prayed really hard, ran to the light switch and had the lights on the entire night. I never gave it much thought after that, but now that I think about it, I wonder what I would have seen if I left the lights switched off

Just Ask New Job Position in Singapore

Network Engineer/Technician Role Daily monitoring and maintenance of company's network infrastructure to ensure smooth operations Experience Level 1 to 2 Years Educational Qualification No preference Salary Range -- Job Description The candidate must have a Bachelor Degree in IT or related disciplines.Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in network maintenance and support.He must be able to respond to and troubleshoot all network problems.Only male applicants with ... Open to Foreigners YES Company EC RECRUITMENT SINGAPORE ,

Vacancies [ -- ] Posted on: Tuesday December 22nd,2009 01:56 PM Landscape Designers Role Proficiency in hardscape design, detailing and construction drawing Experience Level 2 to 5 Years Educational Qualification Bachelor's Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom) Salary Range -- Job Description We are looking for landscape designers who are proficient in Autocad and possess minimum 2-3 years working experience in local and overseas projects with reputable landscape consultancy firms.He or she must have good presentation skills and most ... Open to Foreigners YES Company EC RECRUITMENT SINGAPORE ,

Vacancies [ 3 ] Posted on: Monday December 21st,2009 03:20 PM service engineer Role marine navigation and communication Experience Level 5 to 7 Years Educational Qualification Polytechnic/Diploma Salary Range Minimum - 1,800.00, Maximum - 2,500.00 SGD Per Month Job Description install, test, repair,commission navigation and communication systems (such as RADAR, GMDSS,GYRO, CCTV, PAGA, PABX , SATELLITE COMM...) on board vessel of rig. good in English. Chinese speaking is plus. Open to Foreigners YES Company Ahand ,

Vacancies [ 2 ] Posted on: Friday December 18th,2009 04:38 PM Cleaner Role Cleaning office and factories Experience Level 1 to 2 Years Educational Qualification No preference Salary Range Minimum - 500.00, Maximum - 800.00 SGD Per Month Job Description Must have knowledge of cleaning uo the office and factory Open to Foreigners YES Company OneHR Pte Ltd ,

Vacancies [ 1 ] Posted on: Friday December 18th,2009 01:14 PM Registered Nurses Role Registered Nurses Experience Level 1 to 2 Years Educational Qualification Polytechnic/Diploma Salary Range Minimum - 4,000.00 SGD Per Month Job Description

We're looking for Registered Nurses all over the world to work in Australia. Please contact us if you're a Registered nurse and would like to work in Australia. Thanks. Open to Foreigners YES Company AIMS Australia Immigration Specialist Pte Ltd ,

Vacancies [ -- ] Posted on: Friday December 18th,2009 12:55 PM Graphic Designer / Design Artist Role Manager, Graphic Design Experience Level 5 to 7 Years Educational Qualification Bachelor's Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom) Salary Range Minimum - 2,000.00, Maximum - 3,000.00 SGD Per Month Job Description GLUE is a 1-year old brand activation agency in Singapore and we are looking for hard-working, talented and creative people to join our growing team. We are open to people with an events, graphic design or production background. We have a fast ... Open to Foreigners YES Company Glue Asia ,

Vacancies [ 1 ] Posted on: Friday December 18th,2009 10:48 AM Telemarketers for General Insurance MNC Role Telemarketers Experience Level 1 to 2 Years Educational Qualification GCE 'O' Level/GCE 'N' Level Salary Range -- Job Description General insurance MNC company in Singapore is currently looking for telemarketers Singaporeans, SPR, S Pass Holders may apply. Fresh graduates with no telesales experience are welcome to apply too. 1 - 2 years telesales experience is ... Open to Foreigners YES Company Recruit Telemarketers ,

Vacancies [ -- ] Posted on: Thursday December 17th,2009 12:41 PM Costing/Acounts Clerks Role Cost/Payroll staff Experience Level 1 to 2 Years Educational Qualification GCE 'O' Level/GCE 'N' Level Salary Range Minimum - 1,100.00, Maximum - 1,500.00 SGD Per Month Job Description Must be APPAC/EPE/TMS system familiar and trained Additional supporting role to a small team on documentations as well. Open to Foreigners YES Company P3 Construction Engineering Pte Ltd ,

Vacancies [ 1 ] Posted on: Tuesday December 15th,2009 03:13 PM Assistant Pastry/ Pastry Chief Role Bake pastry or cake Experience Level 2 to 5 Years Educational Qualification GCE 'O' Level/GCE 'N' Level Salary Range Maximum - 1,800.00 SGD Per Month Job Description Make have some years of experience in baking cakes or pastry Open to Foreigners YES Company OneHR Pte Ltd , Vacancies [ 2 ] Posted on: Tuesday December 15th,2009 10:01 AM

Kopi Talk - Prince William spends a night on the streets

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News Type: Event — Seeded on Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:32 AM EST.Article Source: msnbc.com world-news, europe, britains-royal-family Seeded by msnbc.com U.S. & World News A cold alley in central London is a far cry from a palace - but it was the spot Prince William chose to sleep to highlight the plight of homeless British teenagers. I guess Diana is still alive and well in those boys. At least he's doing something to bring attention to the problem,sometimes just someone famous bringing a problem to the forefront for a while can help in bring a change in a ripple effect and to make the world a bit better. More than other so called wealthy or leaders who make the talk but never make the walk. Perhaps some of our politicians should try that, since they seem so out of touch with the real world. Cut this kid some slack. He doesn't have to do anything at all for Charity but he wants to. He is just like his mother princess Diana. Maybe giving him time and he will do more with his background celebrity he can do so much more for charity than if he was an ordinary average Joe. Cheers

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Class95cafe...A class by its Own: Charity event

Kopi talk - Marina Sands IR up by Apr 2010

Dec 22, 2009

By Jessica Lim

What's opening

By mid-April: About 1,000 hotel rooms, parts of the convention centre and shopping area, restaurants (including three celebrity chef eateries) and casino

By mid-June (60 days later):The rest of the resort, including the Sands Sky Park, with the exception of the Art Science Museum and the two theatres

By September: One theatre

By end-2010: The Art Science Museum and remaining theatre

Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson at a meeting with the media yesterday to give an update on the progress of the integrated resort. He was in combative mood at the hour-long session, half of which was dominated by the delay in its opening. -- ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN

THE first guests at the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort (IR) will be able to check in, have a meal, attend a convention and gamble by the middle of April next year, at the latest.
That was the new deadline revealed by Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson on Monday.
That means about 1,000 hotel rooms, several eateries (including three of its six celebrity-chef restaurants), part of the convention facilities and the casino floor will have to be ready by then, or the operator risks failing to secure its casino licence.
The rest of the project will open in phases before the end of next year.
Sands training 'early next year'
Mr Adelson also had an update for new employees, some of whom were in the news last week waiting to hear when training for their new jobs as dealers and croupiers would start.

Kopi Talk - Poverty in Singapore

THERE IS THIS MYTH that Singapore is a rich country and its citizens are well-taken care of. Nothing could be further from the truth. The 1998 United Nations Human Development Index showed that Singapore ranked 28 on the list behind countries like Barbados and Malta. In fact many households earn so little that they cannot afford to give their children pocket-money for school, resulting in the students going hungry for the day. The following is a snapshot of some of the more recent cases uncovered: An elderly woman in her seventies was fatally run over by a hit-and-run driver as she was returning home at 6:40 am, working as a night-shift toilet cleaner. Not only did the elderly lady have to toil in the night shift, her pay was so meagre that she could not even afford to eat lunch. To top it off she had to save to help take care of her 50-year old mentally retarded daughter. Another septuagenarian woman worked as cleaner for a measly US$200 a month which she had to share with her 70-year-old sister. The sisters are so hard-up that even vegetables during meal-times are a luxury. A 77-year-old toilet cleaner was on his way home around midnight after work. He couldn't afford the fare for a bus ride and had to walk home. He was hit and killed by a car. A 96-year-old woman has to go to the garbage dump to pick out odds and ends to sell to support herself. A 76-year-old man ran a little business selling household provisions. His paltry income had to support middle-aged daughters who are wheelchair bound and suffering from polio since birth, and a wife who is senile and incapable of looking after herself. His problems took a dramatic turn for the worse when the Government upped the rental of his shop from US$150 to US$450 a month. Below are some statistical indicators of the poor in Singapore: In 1999, nearly 2,000 children did not attend school because their parents could not afford it. Mohammad Hirwan is one such child. His parents earn about US $600 a month, hardly sufficient for a family in Singapore. As a result the boy's parents had to take him out of school when he was nine. His siblings did not fare any better. All of them dropped out of school because of poverty. A technician lost his job and had no income for about half a year had to watch his two young children live on biscuits for days. A social worker said that the man had no money even to take the bus to find a job. The family was literally penniless. A man with a wife who suffered from manic depression, asthma and diabetes had to stay home to look after her. Whenever he found some contract work, his children took turns to skip school to watch over her. The family had to survive on US$200 a month they received from welfare organizations. A young divorcee cannot find enough money to buy schoolbooks and food for her children. Most days, by 10pm, her sons ask if there is any more food. They cannot afford to eat and live mainly on fried rice. The elderly poor in Singapore lead just as tragic lives. Many have to, literally, work until they die: In 1999 monthly wages for low-skilled workers decreased by as much as 34 percent. Nearly 30 percent of households were not earning enough to afford the minimum standard of living. The Government estimates that the subsistence level in Singapore is US$600 for a household of four people—a conservative figure for a country that is consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world to live in. Between 1998 and 1999, the average household monthly income of the poorest 10 percent of the population decreased by nearly 50 percent. The following year, the figure nose-dived by another 54 percent. In 1990, the richest 10 percent of households earned 15.6 times more than the poorest 10 percent. (Households with no income-earners are excluded from this category.) By 2000, the gap widened: the richest 10 percent earned 36 times more than the poorest 10 percent. The number of households with monthly incomes of less than $3,000 was 40 percent in 1998 but increased to 42 percent in 1999. According to the 2000 Census, 12.6 per cent of households earned less than $1,000 per month. A monthly gross total household income of $1,500 and below is considered “poor” in Singapore. A more recent survey found that 16 per cent of the respondents had family members who often went hungry. In 2004 37,823 households could not afford to buy their own flats or rent homes in the open market. Because of the system, an increasing number of Singaporeans are driven to seek the help of mental professionals: In 1990 there were 88,000 such cases. This figure escalated to 147,000 in 1998. In 1990 only 8.4 percent of Singaporeans suffered from neurotic disorders such as anxiety and depression. In 1998 16.6 percent succumbed to these disorders. (This problem continues into the present with a newspaper report highlighting that more people are being diagnosed with mental disorders due to financial woes.) In 1997, psychiatrists noted a sharp increase in the number of teenagers attempting suicide and attributed the phenomenon to the youths being alienated from their parents. The main reason cited is the stressful lifestyle and high cost of living. In 1999, a consumer health survey found that among the various Asian societies, Singaporeans are most likely to have suffered depression, stress, and fatigue. In addition, job-related stresses continue to be the biggest problems for working Singaporeans. In 2003, a study found that Singaporeans aged between 20 and 49 years made up 70 percent of suicide cases from 1997 to 2001. They also constitute the main bulk of cases of attempted suicides. Between 1994 and 1998 the number of divorces shot up from 3,772 to 5,651 cases. Social workers attribute this occurrence to intense stress experienced by workers who have households, children and aging parents to take care. National figures compiled by the Registry of Births and Deaths show that on average, 1 person takes his/her own life in Singapore every day. Visitors often remark about the tidiness and orderliness of Singapore. It is because of such an impression that makes the cases of poverty described in the earlier paragraphs so hard to believe. The reason why the poor in Singapore are not more visible is that the Ministry of Community Development and Sports conduct frequent raids through its Destitute Persons Service, looking for and picking up vagrants. If Singapore seems to have less destitute, it is not because the numbers are not present. The real reason is that the PAP Government is just much more efficient in clearing the streets of homeless people. For all the hype claiming that Singapore is a near-paradise, 20 percent of its citizens indicated that they want to leave the country, predominantly because of the stressful lifestyle and high cost of living. These would-be émigrés are mainly from the strata of younger, higher-income professionals. With the costs of living rising, or at least not decreasing, and wages continuing to be depressed, Singaporeans are going to facing increasingly dire economic times. Without any rights, their problems will persist. Extract from http://yoursdp.org/index.php/truth-about/poverty-in-singapore

Just Ask. for those who want to know – Salary payout in Singapore

Base Salary
In Singapore Base Salary is the sum of Basic Payments and Fixed Payments. Basic Payments is simply Basic Salary, or starting salary for example a domestic maid starting basic salary of about $350 or Php 11,200 per month. The difference majority of the company salary payout In Singapore is monthly and not weekly. The Starting pay is varies from $1200 to $1500 for trainee nurse.whilst Fixed Bonus, Cost of Living, Location, and Position Allowances are classified as Fixed Payments respectively.
Guaranteed Cash or
Guaranteed Cash is the sum of Base Salary and Total Near Cash Payments. Total Near Cash Payments are annualized payments used where a guaranteed cash payment has been agreed for work performed, and for the sole reason of employee tax optimization or the employer looking to avoid making compensation pensionable or 'vested', an employee is allowed to put a certain amount of money against a nominal benefit. We say nominal because there is no obligation to actually use the money for the purchase of the benefit. As no Near Cash Payments are included here, Guaranteed Cash is equal to Base Salary.
Total Short Term Variable Payments
Total Short Term Variable Payments are the actual award amounts paid during the most recent twelve-month period that are contingent on discretion, performance or results achieved. The full year award is included even where part of the payment is deferred for a period of time. Short Term Variable Payments include both company and individual performance based bonus payments.
Total Short Term Variable Payments as % of Base Salary
Total Short Term Variable Payments as % of Base Salary is Total Short Term Variable Payments awarded during the most recent twelve month period that are contingent on discretion, performance, or results achieved as a percentage of Base Salary. Percentages are only provided for jobs receiving an actual payment.
Total Cash
Total Cash is the sum of Guaranteed Cash and Total Short Term Variable Payments.
Fixed Remuneration
Fixed Remuneration is the sum of Guaranteed Cash and Total Benefits. Benefits here include cash allowances such as entertainment, housing, car, transport, meals, rental expense and all notional input cost to the organisation of all non-cash fringe benefits such as company car, mortgage subsidies, club membership, medical/health coverage, non-statutory fund contributions, leave passage, and education fees. Fixed Remuneration represents the value to the employee and it does not include any short term variable payments or statutory payments.
Total Remuneration
Total Remuneration is the sum of Fixed Remuneration and Total Short Term Variable Payments.
Fixed Employment Cost
Fixed Employment Cost is Fixed Remuneration plus all statutory payments paid by the organisation on behalf of the employee. It represents the total fixed cost to the employer of an individual's remuneration package as it does not include any short term variable payments.
Total Employment Cost
Total Employment Cost is the sum of Fixed Employment Cost Total Short Term Variable Payments.
Age
In Singapore Age of employee play an important role in the justification payout of the salary
Years of Service
The length of time, in years, that the employee has been with the organisation. The company might have a scheme that once you complete a 4 year work a lump sum of money will be given to the employee. IF they fall short of the agreement year no money is given
Years in Position
The length of time, in years, that the employee has been in the current position.
Note
Negative attitudes disrupt teamwork, increase stress and cripple productivity. In the workplace, the big difference between the winners and the losers is their attitude to work and their disciplined approach to every task they do. 

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Kopi talk - Brittany Murphy reportedly died after entering full cardiac arrest.

AP

The actress known for her roles in 8 Mile and Clueless has passed away at the young age of 32 from cardiac arrest.

Many celebrities who worked with the actress, and knew her personally are reacting to the shocking news of her death via Twitter.

Below are a few of the celebrities thus far, that have expressed their condolences.

Kim Kardashian: "I am in shock that Britney Murphy has died! Clueless is my all time favorite movie. My prayers go out to her family & husband."

Ashton Kutcher: "2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany’s family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon. … see you on the other side kid."

Russell Simmons: "I met britney murphy before her star rose its tough to find peace in fame. I wish her peace and happiness in her next lifetime."

Alyssa Milano: "Brittney Murphy and I did a USO Tour together in 2003. ♥ She was a sweet soul, with a lot of talent and heart."

Brittany Murphy's shocking death is trending on Twitter, as many are learning of the tragic news.

RadarOnline reports that Murphy was transported to Cedars Sinai Medical Center,  and "paramedics say Murphy was pronounced dead on arrival."

Murphy was married and it is being reported that her husband, Simon Monjack, "called 911 from the couple’s home at 8:00am Sunday saying his wife was sick."

What Happen before 0859 Hrs in Gamu, Isabela.

In Philippine Cheap alcoholic local drink cost about Singapore $1.20 , brand like GSM, Beer in the Philippines is managed by two breweries: San Miguel Corporation, which produces San Miguel Pale Pilsen, the most popular here and around this region. We often hears negative comments like drinking Beer leads to obesity, is bad for your kidneys and causes liver damage.” This refrain rings true. However, it is as true of beer as it is of wines and liquors, when consume excessively of alcohol of any sort is going to make you sick. When you drink, enzymes produced by your liver process the alcohol. Only limited amounts of alcohol can be metabolised at any given time, and the excess remains in the body to wreak havoc on your liver. So what puts a person at risk is not the type of alcohol, but the amount consumed. The ironic of it in spite of all the negative press beer has attracted, it is nonetheless a beverage that contains a substantial amount of nutrition, and can be beneficial when consumed in appropriate quantities. Like my dad use to say anything that is good if consumed in large amount can bring harm to the body. Maybe, brought up in a Chinese traditional environment I was instilled to believed that the body is balanced by ying and yang. So what’s nutritious about beer and what do we mean by “ying and yang or balanced quantities”? If you think of beer as being no better than French fries , nachos and chips, in fact beer is actually made from healthy ingredients such as hops, brewer’s yeast, barley and malt. A historical fact, before clean drinking water became widely available; it was often used as a safer alternative, since the alcohol inside the beer had a sterilising effect. In addition, it was sometimes used such as a substitute for food: once known as “liquid bread”, beer was often an important source of sustenance for European monks (such as those of the Trappist order) during fasting periods. 
In summary here’s the lowdown on the nutritional value of beer. A regular can of beer contains approximately 12.6g of carbohydrates; 1.6g of protein; trace quantities of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and other minerals; and vitamins such as B6, choline, folate, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. However in comparison to your colas and sodas which pump up with sugar content. Many health authorities recommend that men do not drink more than three standard drinks a day. A standard drink of regular beer, between 4 and 5 per cent alcohol by volume, is roughly 220 ml, or approximately two-thirds of a can. As women are more sensitive to alcohol, the recommended amount for them is no more than two standard drinks. What about if a woman is pregnant ?The problem, as so many have pointed out, is that the vast majority of the research data focus on women who drink heavily during pregnancy, or binge drink. It's no surprise that their babies are at high risk for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, nor is it really any surprise that the public health message -- aided by an often hysterical media -- compresses all alcohol use into this baby-damaging paradigm. But is there any science out there that tells us what really happens when a pregnant woman drinks very occasionally? And how do we square the dangers of FAS with the example of all those gorgeous French children whose mothers drank a moderate amount of (excellent) wine while gestating?
The SFGate piece links to three studies, all of which seem to provide some evidence of some effect -- whether on size or behaviour -- of the children of women who drank lightly in pregnancy. Public health folks continue to deliver the message that there is no known safe amount, although most doctors will contradict that with one woman in twelve reporting that she drank at least a little alcohol during pregnancy, the confusion will likely continue, leaving individual mothers to asses their own risk level and responsibility. Hopefully, is not genetic.
Some studies have suggested that people who drink lightly on a regular basis benefit more from the beverage than regular heavy drinkers and irregular heavy (or binge) drinkers. Rather than deriving health benefits, the two latter groups are in fact more likely to suffer from coronary heart disease and hypertension. 
So where drinking is concerned, the “more is better” logic does not work. “One drink a day is good” obviously does not translate into “seven drinks all in one day of the week”. Spread your booze throughout the week, and bear the recommended limits in mind.The benefits
Before we wrap up, let’s take a quick look at some benefits which moderate alcohol consumption confers. In addition to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, moderate drinking has also been linked to improved bone density, lowering of cholesterol levels, and reduction of blood clotting and inflammation. DRINK MODERATELY especially holiday session is around the corner, I always staunch believer if you drink don’t drive, putting other in danger and yourself. that also applicable  also if you drink don’t ride a carabao, horse, or cow in Gamu, isabela so far I yet to hear a drunker kill in a carabao(philippine buffalo) crash.

Kopi Talk - Sweet Dessert

In philippine they simply love it sweet, the sweeter the better. Therefore,Leche Flan takes its name from the Pinoy (or Filipino) street slang which means 'eat hastily' or 'devour food' or simply, food. It mainly make up of ingredient like egg yolk, carnation milk and sugar, no surprising it taste sweet, by garnished with cherry  I guess it give an overall appeasing appeal for those who carve for sugar high!

From Nov 2009

Class95cafe...A class by its Own: Kopi talk - Philippine has many haunted places ?

Class95cafe...A class by its Own: Kopi talk - Philippine has many haunted places ?

Annoucement PPI Meeting this 17 Dec 2009 1900 hrs at Class95cafe

 

This famous ghost photograph was taken in 1891 by Sybell Corbett at Combermere Abbey in Cheshire, England. It is believed to be of Lord Combermere, who apparently returned to visit his library. The camera was set up in the library and left to record the area for about an hour. Older cameras took a while to record an image. When the photograph was developed, this image of a man appeared in the photo. Very few people were in the house when the picture was captured, as the Lord himself was being buried during
this time. Had anyone entered the room and sat in the chair for a few minutes, an image like this would have been recorded. The family's butler insisted that no one had entered the room.Picture extract from http://www.angelsghosts.com/1891_apparition_ghost_picture.html

Do you ENJOY facts or fictions ?
Do you enjoy solving mysteries of the unknown?
Do you want to logically debunk some superstitions WITH scientific facts? lastly do you have the gut ?
If your answers are Yes, you are then most welcome to join us. As our PPI Agent member, you can have first hand news from our research, and an ample opportunity to network with our fellow PPI. PPI stand for Pinoy Paranormal Invistigetor. Come down to Class95cafe at Purok 3 Guibang Gamu Isabela 3301,Philippine or sms me at 09153841080 or email des at Class95cafe@yahoo.com.ph join us today at class95cafe for informal meeting,discussion,exchange photo,ideas, once every first week of the month  on Thurday 1900hrs

Basically, the informal research club is about network and connecting normal people to explain the unexplainable, to probe the unsolvable local myth, and explore the facts that lead to debunking paranormal cases. This is an non-profit informal club that provides a community and agora for members to exchange ideas, information, stories and results in our class95cafe. Members are encouraged to gather and enjoy fellowship and had the the same common goals. From time to time, we will arrange outings like night excursion cemetary, destitute house of ghost sightning, investigation, experimentation as well as fun gathering and dinner will be organized. Our organization also promotes professional and scientific approach for conducting paranormal investigation wherever possible using digital camera, thermal imaging scanner emf meter to gathers data and proofs.

Our membership is totally free of charge for PPI is a non-profit organization activity bottomless ice tea will be served see you at Class95cafeAgenda 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Meeting Starts 8:00 Open Discussion 9:00 Meeting Adjourns .

Kopi talk - Gross XXX inhuman !

A vengeful father in Naawan town in Misamis Oriental killed his son's
rival, carved out meat from his body and shared it with his drinking
buddies.

Senior Inspector Carlos Oliveros, Naawan police station
chief, said residents found the remains of 16-year-old Rey Dadoles in a
grassy portion of Barangay Mat-i last Friday.

Oliveros said
Dadoles died after suffering 22 hack wounds. He said flesh was carved
out of the boy's ribs and some of the body parts were also missing.

He said Dadoles was brutally killed by Jovencio Tuyor and three other persons.

"They took some parts of the boy's body. Tuyor ate the victim's flesh," Oliveros told ABS-CBN Misamis Oriental.

Tuyor
admitted in an interview that he killed the boy. He said he only
retaliated for his son, who was hit by the victim before the killing.

He
also confessed to taking some body parts of the victim and sharing it
with his drinking buddies as "kinilaw," a local dish of raw meat
slightly cooked with vinegar and ginger.

Police said the three other suspects in the killing are now under protective custody.

A case of murder has been filed against the suspect

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What Happen before 0859 Hrs in Gamu, Isabela

2009-10-15

In Philippine they have their own version of "chap ch-ye rice" or mixed economic rice in Singapore, The similarities is that they are cooked with many variety of dishes and sell it reasonable cheap price to the public. In Philippine they called it "turatura" translate as point point, the humor side of  using finger to point at food during the ordering process.

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Gunmen abduct 75, mostly kids

Dec 10, 2009 MANILA - ARMED mountain tribesmen abducted about 75 people, most of them schoolchildren, after a raid on a remote elementary school in the southern Philippines on Thursday, a senior army general said. Police later said 18 were freed, including 17 children. Last month, 57 people, including 30 journalists, were killed after they were stopped at a checkpoint in Maguindanao province, also in the southern Philippines. The mass killings has led to a crackdown on warlords in the south and the imposition of martial law in Maguindanao last week. On Thursday, a group of teachers and students was preparing for the start of their classes in Prosperidad town when armed Manobo tribesmen took them away to a forested area in Agusan del Sur province, Lieutenant-General Raymundo Ferrer said. 'We've sent troops to help rescue the hostages,' Lieutenant Ferrer told Reuters, describing the armed men as a group of 'bandits' blamed for several robberies and killings in the area. 'We are not aware of any political demands but negotiations are now ongoing to free the hostages that include two forest rangers and some of the parents who were in the school at that time. We're only playing a support role there.' -- REUTERS

100 more suspects named

Dec 10, 2009 MANILA - POLICE named 100 government militiamen as additional suspects in the Philippines' worst political massacre as prosecutors filed rebellion charges against a powerful clan accused of ordering the brutal attack on a rival's campaign convoy. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's top Cabinet officials appeared before lawmakers Wednesday to defend her proclamation of martial law in southern Maguindanao province, where 57 people were killed, some left sprawled on the ground and others buried in mass graves. Critics called the martial law declaration a dangerous precedent, but Cabinet members said it was needed to stave off a rebellion by the Ampatuan family, the main suspects in the Nov. 23 killings, and their thousands-strong private armis ready to fight the government. The Ampatuan clan gained notoriety for intimidating political opponents and protecting their turf, which until the massacre made any action against them impossible. The head of the Philippines' independent Commission on Human Rights, Leila de Lima, said her office had received a letter from anonymous citizens blaming the Ampatuans for at least 200 other killings in the area in the past decade. De Lima cautioned that the allegations had not been validated and did not provide details but said she would investigate. She said her office had asked the elder Ampatuan to comment on the allegations but he never responded. Witnesses in custody have identified Andal Ampatuan Jr, a scion of the clan, as leader of a group of government militiamen who attacked a rival's convoy in Ampatuan township, said national police chief Jesus Verzosa. -- AP

Kopi talk - Philippine new terminal airport.

When you check in Terminal 3 give you a sense of déjà vu feeling that you in Singapore Changi terminal airport spotless clean, similar check in and departure counter, self checking counter, viewing deck for visitor to have a glance of plane landed and take off. Back in Singapore it used to be my favourite cosy study corner. They even have food Kiosk selling Kopi roti Singapore style, Jollibee, to get a bite before departure. Unlike in Singapore absence of big branded shopping centre with more than 300 retail and F&B outlets in Terminal 1, 2 and 3, you'll be spoilt for choice savour some of the best cuisine in the world where you can shop and dine to your heart's content!

However, no Wi-Fi connectivity internet inside the airport unlike in Changi airport Wi-Fi is easily available in any corner which can be very helpful for a traveller.  A thumb up for the clean hygiene lavatory!  From what I gather that the Philippine Government is pushing for all international carriers from T1 are moved to T3, the domestic flights in T3 along with the domestic flights in the domestic airport will be moved to Terminal 2 which was originally designed as a domestic airport. I would say a milestone in Philippine history a real far cry from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in design and comfort. 

Read more: New terminal 3 Manila airport : Asia Forum - Travellerspoint http://www.travellerspoint.com/forum.cfm?thread=52835#ixzz0ZF0WwsST

Philippines to charge clan

Dec 7, 2009 Zaldy Ampatuan, governor of the Autonomous Region of Musslim Mindanao, being taken into custody on Saturday. -- PHOTO: AP MANILA - MEMBERS of a powerful Muslim clan rounded up after the Philippines imposed martial law in their provincial stronghold will be charged with rebellion, the government said on Sunday. The rebellion charges would be on top of murder cases being prepared against them over the November 23 massacre of 57 people in their home province of Maguindnanao, Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera said. 'We did not see them plotting against the government, we saw the deed done. They have usurped power from the government there,' he told DZBB radio. 'This is not ordinary chaos taking place in one area, this has an armed component. And there is removal of allegiance from the republic of the Philippines by the leaders of this group.' Under Philippine law, rebellion is punishable by life imprisonment. President Gloria Arroyo imposed martial law on Maguindanao late on Friday in an effort to rein in the Ampatuan family, a clan that until the massacre had ruled the province with the backing of the ruling coalition. Clan members are accused of being behind the massacre of a rival politician's relatives, as well as journalists and other civilians. One clan member, Andal Ampatuan Jr, was detained shortly after the killings and charged with 25 counts of murder. Police allege he and 100 members of an Ampatuan militia shot dead the occupants of a convoy that included female relatives of his rival for the post of governor in next year's elections, as well as a group of journalists. -- AF


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Kopi talk - Philippine has many haunted places ?

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Philippine has many haunted places where ghosts and paranormal activities manifest. A place is considered to be haunted when the presence of spirits such as ghosts of dead people is at a very high level. Meaning they could always manifest anytime of the day - day and night times. The hauntings could be the result of a tragic history of a certain place where tens and hundreds of souls were trapped in the area. There are famous haunted places in the Philippines that could be the subjects of paranormal investigations. Baguio City - Diplomat Hotel - This was a Seminary during the early 1900, world war 2 came and several priest and nuns were killed some of them beheaded by japanese occupying forces. This was converted into a hotel after the war. In it self it was pretty eerie, big rooms with to king size beds bibles at the side tables and the rooms are dimly lit. Clerks, bell hops, and hotel guest, complain of wailing even during day time, and when night comes, apparitions of headless priest roam the corridors, some even say that they see ghost carrying their heads on a platter. Haunting s are not limited inside the hotel for when you stroll outside the compound you would see neighboring houses with crosses painted on their doors and windows, and are kept shut when darkness falls. Baguio City - Philippine Military Academy - Several ghosts haunt this place. Sometimes late at night a platoon can be heard marching in the parade grounds. A ghost of a cadet dressed in parade uniform and left in one of the lockers still appears. A ghost of a priest who was beheaded during the Japanese occupation period appears here as well as the ghost of a white lady. Baguio City - Teacher’s Camp - It is believed that this was once a battlefield of the native citizens there. Ghosts of native warriors, as well as spirits that are still restless, are reportedly seen there. Corregidor - Hospital Ruins, and bunkers - Sounds of activities can be heard within the area of the hospital ruins, which were destroyed during WW2, sounds such as footsteps, and rumblings of normal hospital activities. Around the bunker area, sounds of ghostly moans can be heard, assorted noises as well. Corregidor - Malinta Tunnel - Witnesses report eerie sounds and seeing a spirit near by. Davao City - Juna Subdivision - Champaca Street - ghosts caught on video and seen by the naked eye. Diliman Teacher’s Village - Claret School qc - Many stories were spread since 97 the first was the high school student who jumped from the 5th floor to the ground that appears when the area is silent and the 2nd is the headless priest. That school is said to be an old cemetery. Espana - Manila - University of Santo Tomas - Ghosts and wailing voices are heard from the 3rd and 2nd floars of UST Main Building. Since this is the oldest building in the oldest Catholic university in the Philippines, it is undoubted that some Spanish friars and Filipino souls were tormented and killed in this place. Iloilo City - Central Philippine University (CPU) - This school was founded by American Missionaries and during WW2 many of the missionaries were executed by the Japanese. Iloilo City - Central Philippine University (CPU) - Football Field - A female ghost is said to be seen jogging on the tracks early in the morning. She is said to join you while you are jogging and strikes up a conversation and will disappear after she passes a certain spot. Several students, teachers, and the school president have reported jogging with her. Iloilo City - Central Philippine University (CPU) - Ruby Hall - A school janitor as well as students and teachers have reported that wile passing by the building at night after it is locked down, one classrooms lights would always be turned on while everything else is shut off. They have reported strange imp like creatures running around the classroom. This is one of the most haunted halls in the university. This is a medical hall and it houses several cadavers for the use of the med. students. From cold spots and moving furniture, to sometimes being pushed or tripped while walking. Iloilo City - Central Philippine University (CPU) - Valentine Hall - The ghost of a dead female student haunts the women’s restroom, several female students since the early 70’s have reported seeing her. The ghost is usually seen during noon. Classes have been interrupted because of screams from the girls. According to the students she appears behind them while they are looking in the mirror while doing their make up or fixing their hair. The ghost of Rev. Valentine who was beheaded can be seen on certain nights standing at the entrance of the hall dedicated to him. The ghost is reported to be headless. Katipunan - Quezon City - Balete Drive - Balete Drive is a residential area famous for the apparition of a white lady. It is told that there was a teenage girl who was raped by a cab driver in the 50s in that area. It is possible that the lady of Balete is seeking revenge. Never walk alone at night in eerie Balete Drive. Katipunan - Quezon City - Miriam College - on the 2nd floor ladies comfort room of the caritas building a nun haunts the bathroom and is said to peak over the stall while girls are using the bathroom. A face can be seen when you look above the door, but there are no feet when you look below the door. Katipunan - Quezon City - Miriam College - CSC - there was also this “manananggal” that lives there. It used to be a student that was hit by a car inside the campus. Rumors are that every school fair, someone faints. Katipunan - Quezon City - Miriam College - Immaculate Heart Of Mary Hall - One witness claims that when they where in Grade 3 encountered that a spirit scratched her ankle when they were doing the 99 steps. And then, when she came back to the corridor, she was crying. And then she told us all to cover our nametags and never shout our name until class time. Katipunan - Quezon City - Miriam College - Miriam Of Nazareth Hall - in the Grade 2 bathroom, there was this girl who was washing her hands, and there was a demon that came out of the toilet bowl. The girl prayed hard but nothing happened. Katipunan - Quezon City - University of the Philippines Diliman - Ghosts sightings at the College of Education, College of Science Library, Palma Hall, College of Mass Communication, UP Main Library. Makati City - Asian Institute of Management - A Professor died of a heart attack a few years ago in one of lecture rooms on the third floor of the main building. There are voices; shadows and cold spots can be felt in that specific room where the professor died. His car remains in the faculty parking area even until now.Makati City - International School Manila (Former Campus) - Fine Arts Theatre - One year, one of the high school students was acting as the stage manager for the Community Play. The theatre was already uncomfortable for her when it was dark, but one night, on her way out, she was leaving through the front doors of the auditorium, something she couldn’t see followed her up the aisle. Very aggressive, very menacing and very scary. She ran out the door just in time as they slammed shut behind her. Suffice it to say, she never stayed in the theater alone again. Manila - Arellano high school - there are spirits mostly seen by the students and teachers because when a building in front of the school collapsed by an earthquake many years ago, the remains were placed in the said school. so the spirits were staying in that place. Manila - De La Salle University - A chapel located on the 2nd floor of the De La Salle University -main Building is haunted by several ghosts said to be the victims of a mass killing during World War II. They start haunting the place when evening has crept in and the area is already silent. Sightings of headless monks and screams of people are being heard there during rainy nights. Manila - Film Center - When the construction of Film Center at the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex was rushed in the early 1980s for a film fest, the ceiling scaffolding collapsed killing several workmen who fell to the orchestra below. Rather than halt construction to rescue survivors and retrieve the bodies of dead workmen, cement was poured into the orchestra, entombing the fallen workmen. Some of them were buried alive in the orchestra. Various ghostly activities were reported on the site including mysterious sounds, voices and poltergeist activity. In the late 1990s a group called the Spirit Questors began to make visits to the film center in an attempt to contact and appease the souls of the workmen who were killed in the building. Some of these spirits claimed to have moved on but a few allegedly remain. Manila - Ozone Disco - Once there was a disco there and it caught on fire people tried to get out but people were pushing and panicking so no one got out. Some people hear disco music in their houses at night and see faint people dancing and no one can explain how. Manila - Rizal Park area - Near the Rizal Park in Manila has the angry spirits of dead Japanese soldiers in the ruins of a building outside of the park. many Japanese soldiers died in the building when it was blasted. Reports of a cold presence and menacing feelings. Muntinlupa - San Jose Village - An overgrown black bird with powerful wings can be heard circling the village whenever there’s a pregnant woman. It’s wings are so powerful that you’ll sometimes feel like its windy but only on the place where you’re standing at. Muntinlupa - San Jose Village - St. Bernadette St. - From 12 midnight onwards, a lot of tricycle drivers have already encountered the white lady who loves to get a free ride. More often, this lady would be sitting beside the driver. Other times, a red lady is said to roam around the area following people who dread to walk this haunted street at night. Muntinlupa - San Jose Village - St. Clemence Street - Another white lady haunts St. Clemence Street where her hair stands up and appears to be very angry. Muntinlupa - San Jose Village - St. George Street - At St. George Street you can sometimes hear someone calling you but the voice is hidden in the tall grasses beside the street. Muntinlupa - San Jose Village - St. Joseph - a mysterious headless priest is said to haunt the playground and the hill beside it. Muntinlupa - San Jose Village - St. Peter’s Street - Ghostly apparitions of people partying near an old cave at St. Peter’s Street can be seen during unholy hours from 12mn to 3am. San Juan Greenhills - Resalest educational center - A principal who haunts the students and stole money from them, people said that the haunted principal is a greedy ghost who lives in that school