Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Guam and the Philippines

Filipinos didn’t just live in the Philippines—they populated the Pacific!
😳 Around 1500 BC, our ancestors sailed 2,300 km across open ocean in giant outrigger canoes to reach the Mariana Islands (Guam & Saipan), bringing the Giant Taro that became a staple across Oceania. We were basically the Pacific’s first “Vikings”!
Meanwhile, our Pinoy influence stretches far and wide:
Palau 🇵🇼 was once part of the Malolos Congress in 1898! About 1 in 4 Palauans is Filipino, many use the Philippine Peso, and top professionals hail from the Philippines.
Guam 🇬🇺 was a sub-province of the Philippines for over 200 years. Filipinos make up nearly 30% of the population, sharing language, culture, and even ancestral last names with the Chamorros.
The Philippines didn’t just exist on a map—we shaped the Pacific!


Meanwhile, Here are the distribution of the 196 countries 

Finally, here are:  The Seven Last Words of Jesus, also known as the Seven Last Sayings, are significant phrases spoken by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion, as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible. Here's a brief explanation of each phrase:
  1. "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34) - Jesus' prayer for forgiveness for those who crucified him, demonstrating his love and mercy.
  2. "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43) - Jesus' promise to the repentant thief, offering hope and salvation.
  3. "Woman, behold your son... Behold your mother." (John 19:26-27) - Jesus' words to his mother, Mary, entrusting her care to his disciple John.
  4. "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34) - Jesus' expression of feeling separated from God, bearing the weight of humanity's sins.
  5. "I thirst." (John 19:28) - A simple statement of physical suffering, highlighting Jesus' humanity.
  6. "It is finished." (John 19:30) - Jesus' declaration that his mission was complete, signifying the end of his earthly sacrifice.
  7. "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." (Luke 23:46) - Jesus' final words, entrusting himself to God's care, demonstrating trust and surrender.
These phrases are powerful reminders of Jesus' love, forgiveness, and sacrifice, and are often reflected upon during Lent and Holy Week.

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