It’s always fun to read about the Philippines in other countries in a positive light. Even this is just a blip on Time Magazine again.
Studies in the Philippines show that later-born siblings tend to be shorter and weigh less than earlier-borns. (Think the slight advantage the 6-ft. 5-in. [196 cm] Peyton Manning has over the 6-ft. 4-in. [193 cm] Eli doesn’t help when he’s trying to throw over the outstretched arms of a leaping lineman?) Younger siblings are less likely to be vaccinated than older ones, with last-borns getting immunized sometimes at only half the rate of firstborns. Eldest siblings are also disproportionately represented in high-paying professions. Younger siblings, by contrast, are looser cannons, less educated and less strapping, perhaps, but statistically likelier to live the exhilarating life of an artist or a comedian, an adventurer, entrepreneur, GI or firefighter. And middle children? Well, they can be a puzzle—even to researchers.
If you are interested in this article you can find it online here.
Please note: It’s a rhetorical question, the image does not relate to the answer.
Just in case that you’re living under a rock or something, the U.S. economy is in a slump. And it seems the world is fascinated by the Euro and Renminbi (China) by and its strength. The Renminbi is pegged to the dollar and its currently undervalued. It seems to be that the dollar is no longer the preference as the world’s reserve currency. It’s the Euro, Clifford Bennett of Sonray Capital (Bloomberg Video).
Even though some may like the Euro, some also like the Renminbi or the Yuan. For example you can hear Jim Rogers of chairman of Beeland Interests Inc. talks about China (Windows Media Audio) and how he has a baby girl who is American Citizen, but does not have an American bank account and how he has hired a Chinese nanny so her daughter could learn Chinese for her own future benefit. He also has started to shift his assets out of the Dollar and into the Yuan (or video).
It’s interesting to see that the Canadian dollar is now strong, if not stronger (47 year high) than the U.S. dollar right now.
Ben Bernanke (U.S. Chairman of the Federal Reserve) will more likely devalue the dollar by printing more money out of the Federal Reserve.
The Philippine Peso Even the Philippine Peso is getting stronger against the dollar. Citigroup even sees that the Peso would hover around the P42.50 against the dollar by the years end.
Interesting to note that the French are starting to take notice of the Philippines.
First there was this show called Koh-Lanta, a Survivor type show. Koh-Lanta: Palawan has the highest viewership of the show with about 9 million viewers. The host has noted that the experience that he had in Palawan is “two of the best” the other being New Caledonia. A Filipina blogger has pointed out that this show has helped her a bit…
Well, at the school, my teacher and European classmates asked me about Philippines and to describe them how it is… This program has helped me in a way that people here will have some knowledge about Philippines like how beautiful it is, how kind and welcoming the people are and how abundant we are to have these beautiful and wonderful nature. – Petite Cherie
The series ended in September but if you like to watch it, you may do so via streaming video (after the break)
Caméra Café
On another note, a French Producer has stated the Philippine version of Caméra Café top his his list. Based on an exclusive interview with the Inquirer he stated:
“I’ve been to a lot of countries [and] seen the different versions. But, for me, the best is the Pinoy cast.” “The Filipinos are even better than the original French cast—who are my friends!”
It’s easy to say that life is hard, and it’s harder in the Philippines. Among many Filipinos, many of them don’t even believe that they could make money in the Philippines. But let’s take a look who are the 5 richest people in the Philippines and their commonality.
The Top 5 Richest Men in the Philippines (Forbes, 2007) are
Jaime Zobel de Ayala ($2 billion)
Henry Sy ($1.7 billion)
Lucio Tan ($1.6 billion)
Andrew Tan ($1.1 billion)
Manuel Villar ($940 million)
Four out five were immigrants, or the parents have been immigrants to the Philippines.
Jaime Zobel de Ayala (Several generations)
Henry Sy (1st Generation)
Lucio Tan (1st Generation)
Andrew Tan (1st Generation)
Four out five were self-made b/millionaires:
Henry Sy (started in Quiapo)
Lucio Tan (scrap dealer)
Andrew Tan (factory worker’s son)
Manuel Villar (seafood dealer/construction)
Five out five believed that they could make money — in the Philippines, nevertheless. The Richest Man in the World
Interesting to note that the Richest Man in the World is no longer Bill Gates nor does he/she comes from the U.S. but from a “Newly Industrialized Country” — Mexico. His name is Carlos Slim (video). He also believed in Mexico, unlike anyone else.
His net worth is nearly $68 billion ($68,000,000,000.00), $27 million a day ($27,000,000.00), Lebanese immigrant, and does not own a computer .
What we don’t see in everyday life does not mean it’s not there or we don’t need to preserve it. This is especially true about our marine life. Even though some of us don’t have the luxury to dive, to check the what our sea has to offer, scubamagazine.net was kind enough to bring you marine life in HD from the Philippines. Enjoy.
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