Hope One Day to Work Abroad is Just a Personal Option Not a Necessity

When Paul started his adventures on far away lands - some people found him as a dreamer. Others found him uncultured brute. His peers and friends described him as friendly animal and can kick you off when it is needed. But for Paul what the people were talking about him were just the downside of his true nature. Yes. Paul admitted that he sometimes acted as a wild beast. However, there were also people have admired him.

Paul on Pinoy Xtra - Arab News

While working, Paul also has devoted his time to write poems, essays, articles and stories of different subjects and themes. Paul found them interesting hobbies specially during his spare times. Also he found them as best medicines and effective ways to fight over homesickness. 

Paul said, "Hindi po biro ang lumayo sa ating mga pamilya. Hindi rin po madali na labanan ang lungkot. Ang paghahabi o pagsusulat po ng tula't kuwento ay nakita ko po na effective way to fight over homesickness. Sa paraang ito ay nagagawa kong paglaruan ang iba’t-ibang imosyon gamit ang mga salitang tumutumbok sa tunay kong damdamin at diwa. Kahit nasa gitna po ako ng problema, idinadaan ko po iyon sa paghabi ng tula sa ngalan ng pag-ibig." 

Mostly of his poems mga tula were written in Pilipino language. Below are sample of Paul's poem collections with subjects and themes are about life and some political issues happening on his country, namely:

• Hiyaw Ni Juan Dela Cruz
• Panaghoy ni Inang-Bayan
• Isang Mundo Nilikha Ng Tao
• Gusto Mo Ng Masayang Buhay
• Balimbing Ko'y Hitik Na Ng Bunga
• Mas Mahal Pa Sa Diyamante’t Ginto
• Ngiti at Kaway sa Darating na Halalan
• Mga Anak-Pawis Ay Simbolo Ng Lakas at Katapatan 
• Dapat Bang Maglimos O Hindi Sa Pulubing Kaawaawa
• Sa alaala ng dating Dean Felicitas Balino, Leyte Colleges, Tacloban

​On January 4, 2009, the Editor of Pinoy Xtra, Arab News Mr. Rodolfo C, Estimo Jr. has featured Paul on their newspapers. Pinoy Xtra is an 8 pages - its contents are written in Pilipino language about life, adventures and other things important to the Filipinos in the Middle East and around the globe. Pinoy Xtra is printed every Sunday with the English Arab Newspapers in the Kingdom. This is a free eight pages provided by Arab Newspapers to its Pilipino readers. This Tag-alog newspapers is accepting contributions like poems, personal stories, news stories, business stories from Filipino writers and OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) from around the world. 

Paul said that Arab Newspapers - the number one English Newspapers in the Kingdom was the first to publish some of his letters to Editor that started in 1994. And he has become one of the contributors of Pinoy Xtra since its inception in 2004. And he has already published several poems or mga tula, letters to Editor and other Editorial pieces under the names Paul Pruel and Paulino O. Pruel. He said that both Arab Newspapers and Pinoy Xtra have inspired him to continue his writing hobby not only on print but also on online writing. 

Aside from Pinoy Xtra and Arab Newspapers, the Editor of an online website the OFWGuide.com has also featured Paul as Bayani Rin Ako! Featured OFW entitled: "Paulino O. Pruel: Things Get Better and Better". It was featured on May 20, 2009. The story was about Paul first 15 years on the desert. If interested to read the above story - you may visit the link: Things Get Better and Better. It is still available on their website. 

​I quote what Paul's message for the million OFWs in the world, "Alam natin kung bakit tayo ay nangibang bansa - iyon ay di lamang para sa ating mga sarili kungdi para sa ating mga minamahal na naiwan sa Pinas, ang mabigyan sila ng magandang buhay at kinabukasan. Huwag hayaan na madaig tayo ng homesickness at panghinaan ng loob. Maraming tukso sa ating paligid, pero labanan natin sila. Laging magdasal. Higit sa lahat mahalin natin kung anuman ang trabaho ang mayroon tayo ngayon."

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Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."

Philippines Won The 65th Miss Universe Pageant Competition: Thanks to Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo For The Successful Hosting

Out of hundred countries vying to become the lucky country to host the 65th Miss Universe Pageant Competition - the hosting was granted to Philippines. Congratulations to the Department of Tourism headed by Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo and other people who have contributed great efforts to making the event successful.

The 65th Miss Universe 2016 - Miss France

There were about 86 beautiful women representing the 86 countries to compete for the 65th Miss Universe Crown. And the luckiest beautiful woman who garnered the Miss Universe Crown 2016 was Miss France. Congratulations Miss France - the whole Universe is happy for you.

The 65th Miss Universe 2016 1st Runner-Up - Miss Haiti

During the 65th Miss Universe Pageant Competition - our very own Miss Universe candidate representing the Philippines Ms Maxine Medina showed her best to compete with the other 85 candidates with beauty and brains. Yes. She failed to advance for the top 3 but she was one of the top six Miss Universe candidates. And I am sure the Philippines is proud of her - Congratulations Maxine.

The 65th Miss Universe 2016 2nd Runner-Up - Miss Columbia

Again congratulations to Miss France who won the 65th Miss Universe 2016 Crown. Also to Miss Haiti who also lucky and garnered the 65th Miss Universe 2016 1st runner-up crown, to Miss Columbia for the 65th Miss Universe 2nd runner-up 2016 crown and to Miss Pia Wurtzbach - our very own Miss Universe 2015 - who have made her last walks.

Miss Philippines Maxine Medina - One of the top 6 Miss Universe 2016 Candidates

The 85 Miss Universe Candidates representing the 85 countries of the world aside from Miss Maxine Medina are the living witnesses to shout to the whole world that Philippines is beautiful and it is safer now to travel around the country side under the Duterte's leadership. 

Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach - the 64th Miss Universe 2015

About the Author

Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."

A Person Born Under The Rooster Chinese Zodiac is Said to Be an Outspoken and Loves to Attract Attention

2017 is the year of the Rooster. It starts today January 28, 2017 which is the Chinese New Year and ends on February 15, 2018 according to Chinese Zodiac. A person born under this Chinese Zodiac Animal Rooster has so many drama in life but he is a reputable person who works systematically. He is hard-working, modest, industrious, loyal, philosophical, patient, good-hearted and morally upright, but can also be self-righteous, egotistical, vain, judgmental, narrow-minded or petty. He is outspoken and loves to attract attention. He takes good care of his family and can handle money well. Years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.

Famous Actress Donna Reed

One of the famous personalities born under this Chinese Zodiac was the late Donna Reed (born Donna Belle Mullenger; January 27, 1921 to January 14, 1986) was an American film and television actress and producer. Her career spanned more than 40 years, with performances in more than 40 films. She is well known for her role as Mary Hatch Bailey in Frank Capra's 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. In 1953, she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Lorene Burke in the war drama From Here to Eternity. Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia.

History tells that the first president who visited the People's Republic of China was the former President Richard Nixon in 1972. His visit was believed as an important step in formally normalizing relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China. When President Nixon arrived in China, he met a certain man Mr. Yu - a smart and clever person. The president asked the man the riddle said, "There are 12 items you can give to 1.2 billion Chinese. Do you know what they are?" Mr. Yu immediately answered, "Yes. They are the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals Mr. President, Sir ." And he named them one by one as listed below.

Rooster the 10th Chinese Zodiac Animal

A person born under this Chinese Zodiac Animal Rooster has so many drama in life but he is a reputable person who works systematically. He is outspoken and loves to attract attention. He takes good care of his family and can handle money well. Years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.

Rat the 1st Chinese Zodiac Animal

A person born under this Zodiac is regarded as bright, sociable, and highly ambitious, a true opportunist to reach his target. He is passionate and good to his sweetheart. Yet he likes to grumble and lavish money. Rat years include 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984,1996, 2008 and 2020.

Ox the 2nd Chinese Zodiac Animal

A person born under this Zodiac is regarded as intelligent and self-confident, a natural-born leader who works systematically. He is responsible for his family. He believes in authority but sometimes too stubborn and traditional. Years of the Ox include 1913, 1925, 1937,1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 and 2021.

Tiger the 3rd Chinese Zodiac Animal

Tiger's nature is rebellious and dynamic, a warrior and the center of attention. He is indomitable but considerate; affectionate but careless. A roaring success awaits him. Years of the Tiger include 1914, 1926, 1938,1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022.

Rabbit the 4th Chinese Zodiac Animal

Rabbit is peace-loving nature with impeccable manner and pursuit of a good life. He is intelligent in business with creative mind. But sometimes he is moody and indifferent. Years of rabbit include 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.

Dragon the 5th Chinese Zodiac Animal

Dragon is full of vitality, self-assured and the master of success. He is somewhat proud and quick-tempered but always attractive. Years of the Dragon include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024.

Snake the 6th Chinese Zodiac Animal

Snake is charming in personality and elegant in dress. He is a deeper thinker who likes to judge by intuition. He is fortunate in wealth throughout his life. Years of Snake include 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.

Horse the 7th Chinese Zodiac Animal

Horse has the nature of being cheerful and popular with a happy outlook, independent, subjective and self-centered. And a person born in this Zodiac is good at handling wealth. Years of Horse include 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002,2014 and 2026.

Goat the 8th Chinese Zodiac Animal

Goat's nature is kind and helpful. He has artistic inclination that tends to be pessimistic. He is also indecisive and too passive, yet he has fantastic luck in his life. Years of the Goat include 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 and 2015.

Monkey the 9th Chinese Zodiac Animal

A person born in the year of the monkey is clever and innovative. He is a fast learner with good memory. He knows social skills well but can be selfish and egoistic. He is also unbeatable in terms of talents and wealth. Years of the Monkey include: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 and 2028.

Dog the 11th Chinese Zodiac Animal

A person born under this Zodiac has a deep sense of justice, loyalty and responsibility. He has a glib tongue, practical and realistic. He is also trustworthy and generous to people, one of the reasons why Dog is highly regarded as man's best friend. Years of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 and 2030.

Pig the 12th Chinese Zodiac Animal

A person born under this Zodiac Pig is diligent and hates quarrels. He is a perfect friend. But he is not deep in mind and rather materialistic. He is not good at handling money but fortune is always around him. Years of the Pig include 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.

The Rat, Dragon and Monkey are said to be intelligent, magnanimous, charismatic, charming, authoritative, confident, eloquent and artistic, but can be manipulative, jealous, selfish, aggressive, vindictive or deceitful. The Ox, Snake and Rooster are said to be hard-working, modest, industrious, loyal, philosophical, patient, good-hearted and morally upright, but can also be self-righteous, egotistical, vain, judgmental, narrow-minded or petty.

​The Tiger, Horse and Dog are said to be productive, enthusiastic, independent, engaging, dynamic, honorable, loyal and protective, but can also be rash, rebellious, quarrelsome, anxious, disagreeable or stubborn. The Rabbit, Goat and Pig are said to be caring, self-sacrificing, obliging, sensible, creative, empathetic, tactful and prudent, but can also be naive, pedantic, insecure, cunning, indecisive or pessimistic.

​Sources of facts and other info: ScientificPsychic, Wikipedia/Wikimedia and Pixabay for the Photos of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

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Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."

Pangulong Duterte, Polaris Ng Mga Pinoy

Isa kang mamahaling hiyas na nakapulupot
Sa baywang ng sagradong balangaw
Ilaw mo’y liwanag ng malawak na kalangitan
Kumikinang kahit sa gitna ng karimlan...

Tulay ka ng mga nasasawi’t nasasaktan
Pinapangarap ng mga taong nagmamahal
Ika’y langis na hahaplos sa lahat ng sigalot
Na namumutawi sa loob at labas ng tahanan...

Matibay kang bantayog ng mabuting pamayanan
Taglay mo’y buhay at dakilang pag-asa
Para sa mundong puno ng hilahil at hinagpis
Ang masulyapan ka ay samo ng bawat isa...

‘Di matutularang regalong bigay ni Bathala
Pangulong Duterte, Polaris ng mga Pinoy! 

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Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."

9 Ways to Express The Feelings of Love

For me to say "I Love You" is very common and everyone has abusively used it to tell how much he/she loves his/her beloved one. My ways of expressing about my feelings of love to my beloved one are not really unique but I found them too fascinating. 

Red Roses For You Mahal - Advance Happy Valentine's

Below are 9 ways I know to express my love to my beloved and to tell her how important she is to me, such as: You are -

• The flower of my eyes - bulaklak ng aking mga mata
• The light of my home - ilaw ng aking tahanan
• The pulse of my heart - pintig ng aking puso
• The smile of my lips - ngiti ng aking mga labi
• The cry of my lusts - sigaw ng aking pangungulila
• My dream star - pangarap kong bituin
• My miracle medicine - gamot sa t’wing ako’y nanghihina
• The bed of my burning love - kanlungan ng nag-aapoy kong pag-ibig
• And my delicious coffee and pie in the morning- panulak at pantulak ko sa bawa't umaga. 

About the Author

Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."

The Hidden Knowledge on How to Make Money Through Google AdSense is No Longer a Secret

The hidden knowledge on how to make money through Google AdSense is no longer a secret. There are four major sources to making money through Google AdSense. If you applied for Google AdSense for your websites or for your blog sites - you better take note the following sources that make actual money for your websites or blog sites. They are what advertisers bid on when they buy your Ad-Space and also to understand the net users interactions that actually make you money. 

My Google AdSense Income as of January 25, 2017

The four major sources that make you money using the Google AdSense are as follows:

• CPC
• CPM
• CPMAV
• CPE

What is CPC? It means Cost-per-Click. It is the amount you earn each time a user clicks on your ad. The CPC for any ad is determined by the advertiser. Some advertisers may be willing to pay more per click than others, depending on what they are advertising.

What is CPM? It means Cost per 1000 Impressions. Advertisers running CPM ads set their desired price per 1000 ads served and pay each time their ad appears. As a publisher/owner of website or a blog site you will earn revenue each time a CPM ad is served to your web page or blog site page and viewed by a user. Take note: CPM ads compete against Cost-per-Click (CPC) ads according to Google AdSense Department. 

What is CPMAV? It means Cost per Mille Active View. This is another bid types, highlighting that advertisers now have a new way to bid on your ad inventory. This is currently referred to as Active View CPM in Google Internal Help. CPMAV are the bids that are being made on a viewable impression basis only. The CPMAV closing price has been much higher than CPM bids. Even with the lower CTR (ClickThroughRate) that has brought up Ad request RPM (Revenue per Thousand Impression). Active View metric might be number to keep an eye on if you hope to attract higher paying CPM rates.

What is CPE? It means Cost-per-Engagement. With this type of bidding, advertisers only pay when users actively engage with ads. For example: Advertisers pay for lightbox ads (a type of expandable ad that can expand to a very large size) on a CPE basis, which means that publishers/websites owners or blog sites owners generate earnings from lightbox ads when net users choose to engage with the ads by hovering over them for at least two seconds to expand the ads.

Remember this: Online writers or Online bloggers who are running their own websites or blog sites are considered publishers. You should enjoy this kind of online opportunity where you can actually earn money from publishing your written articles and other stuff to your owned websites or blog sites through Google AdSense. In addition, do not apply fraud just to make more money on Google AdSense. You will be punished or be banned from using Google AdSense. Always apply honesty to any business you are about to venture. 

Source of Idea and other Info: Google AdSense Home Table Metric

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Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."

Ibang Trip Ito: Inibig Ko Ang Aking Likha: Buti Nalang Di Mukha ni De Lima

In my dream, she is the woman - My Heartbeats Blog

Habang ako’y nakadungaw sa bintana

Sa mata ko’y bumulaga si maganda

Katawan ay ‘tulad kay pepsi paloma

Paindak-indak siya’t patalon-talon...

Walang pakialam sa kan’yang paligid

Banaag ang ngiti sa kan’yang mga labi

Subali’t siya ay biglang sisimangot

At susundan ng kaniyang mga halakhak...

Mag-isa n’yang inaaliw ang sarili

Sa galaw ng maganda niyang katawan

Ako ay tuluyan nang nahiwagaan

‘Sang tanong sumagi sa aking isipan...

S’ya ba’y pinaglaruan ng kapalaran? 

At sumunod siya ay biglang lumuhod

Nakabukas ang dalawa niyang palad

Nagsumamo sa ‘di makitang kausap...

Sinilip ko siya’t aking pinagmasdan

Pinag-aralan ko ang buka ng bibig

Ang galaw ng mapupula niyang labi

Ang pilantik ng kaniyang mga daliri...

At galaw ng kaniyang paa at baywang

Nagmamakaawa na isayaw siya

At dalhin sa itaas ng kalangitan

At do’n siya mananahan bilang reyna...

Kasama ang mga ibon sa himpapawid

At kumpol-kumpol na maharot na ulap

Masaya silang nagsasayaw sa saliw

Ng malanding awit ng hanging habagat...

Subali’t hindi pa siya nasiyahan

Pati mga bituin ay gustong abutin

Yakapin, hagkan at angkinin gagawin

Niyang kuwentas, korona at porsilas...

Ang tindi ng kaniyang dating sa akin

Pati ako ay sa kan’ya nahumaling

Sa puso ko at isipa’y nagniningning

Alab ng pagsinta siya’y makapiling...

Nguni’t may pagitan sa aming dalawa

Sa ‘king isip siya’y buhay na malaya

‘Kahiya inibig ko ang aking likha

Nang ako’y napagod siya ay nawala!

About the Author

Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."

Ang Daming Bumagsak Nang Rumagasa Sa Kapuluan Ng Pilipinas Ang Super Bagyong Digong

Halos magbigti sa galit at awa sa sarili ang mga taong dumanas sa bagsik ng super bagyong Digong - ang kanilang mga ari-arian at kabuhayan ay nangasira. Ang iba sa kanila ay nawindang ang pag-iisip dahil sa sobrang panghihinayang sa naglahong kabuhayan na kanilang inaruga, inalagaan at minahal ng matagal na panahon. 

Salamat po sa iyong pagdating Pangulong Duterte. Para po kayong isang Super Bagyong dumating sa buhay ng mga Filipino. Marami na po ang nabago magmula po ng kayo ay naging Pangulo ng Pilipinas.

Nagbagsakan ang ekonomiya ng mga corrupt na politiko, drug lords, pushers, holdapper, carnapper, kidnap for ransom, ibang kabuhayan ng mga oligarchs, mga gambling lords, mga e-games at e-bingos, ang ekonomiya ng mga kawatan sa custom at ang ekonomiya ng mga nagtatanim bala sa NAIA.

Bumagsak na din po ang mga illegal minings, ang ekonomiya ng mga smugglers, at mga ekonomiya ng mga corrupt sa gobyerno. Pati pag-iisip ng ibang senador bumagsak na rin, tulad na lamang kay Senadora Pangilinan - na planong e summon ang mga executives ng Facebook para maimbistigahan sa Senado dahil lamang sa mga fake news na kaniya daw nababasa sa FB.

Bumagsak na rin sa kaalaman ng mga Filipino ang planong pagkontrol sa Social Media at Internet nila CEO Rappler Maria Ressa at Senador Bam Aquino. Bumagsak din sa kalaman ng mga Filipino ang LeniLeaks - na may kinalamang pabagsakin ang pamunuan ni Pangulong Duterte. Bumagsak din sa kaalaman ng mga Filipino ang financer ng mga Yellows na si Loida Nicolas Lewis - na isang Fil-Am na may networth na tinatayang 600 million US Dollars.

Bumagsak din sa kaalaman ng mga Filipino ang tunay na kulay ni Senadora De Lima - na pinaniniwalaan na drug-protector ng mga drug-lords, pati ang kaniyang sexual fantasies ay bumagsak din sa kaalaman ng milyong-milyong Filipino - ang kaniyang hilig sa 'Saba'. Ganuon din bumagsak sa kaalaman ng mga Filipino na si Senadora Trillanes pala ay tinaguriang 'Sundalong Kanin'. 

Dahil sa lakas ng hanging Digong, bumagsak sa kaalaman ng mga Filipino ang malaking kasinungalingan - sa panahon ng dating administrasyon ni NoyNoy - ang sambayanang Filipino ay pinaniwala na ang ekonomiya ng Pilipinas ay gumanda. Pero iyon ay malaking kasinungalingan dahil ang sinasabi niyang paglago ng ekonomiya ng bansa ay sa mga diyaryo, mga pahayagan at sa mga malalaking telebisyong networks ng bansa lamang bumabandila.

Ang pinakamasakit pa – ang administrasyon ni Noynoy noon ay naging inutil para sugpuin ang illegal drugs sa bansa na sumira ng milyong-milyong  buhay at pangarap ng mga Filipino. Na naging sanhi ng paglaganap ng iba’t ibang krimen sa bansa. At paglaganap ang iba’t ibang paraan ng pagnanakaw ng kaban ng bayan. Ang bawa't sangay ng kaniyang pamahalaan ay pinamugaran ng mga kurap at kawatan na tauhan.

Bumagsak din sa kaalaman ng mga Filipino na ang simbahang Katoliko sa pangunguna ng ibang mga obispo, mga pari at madre ay mas pabor pala sila sa drugs, crimes and corruption sa bansa.

Dahil sa bagyong Digong, unti-unting lumilinis ang ating kapaligiran. Unti-unting nababanaag ang pag-asang na isang araw tayo ay magigising na ang bansa natin ay magiging drug-free at ang sambayanang Filipino ay mamumuhay na matiwasay sa bawa't segundo, minuto, oras, araw ng kanilang buhay. 

About the Author

Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."

6 Possible Answers to The Question - How Many Countries are There in The World Now?

If asked by someone about – How many countries are there in the world now? Do not just give the number right what is in your mind.  You have to consider that there are sovereign states, states with at least partial recognition, De Facto sovereign states, FiFa countries, Olympic nations, and there are Country Codes in the ISO standard list. The six possible answers to the question are all considered correct.

• 195 Sovereign States According to the UN

UN Members: 193
UN Observer States: 2
Total: 195

• 201 States With At Least Partial Recognition

UN Members: 193
UN Observer States: 2
States With Partial Recognition: 6
Total: 201

• 204-207 De Facto Sovereign States

UN Members: 193
UN Observer States: 2
States With Partial Recognition: 6
Unrecognized de facto Sovereign States: 3 to 6
Total: 204 to 207

• 206 Olympic Nations

Olympic Nations that are UN Member States: 193
Olympic Nations that are UN Observer States: 1
Olympic Nations that are Partially-recognized States: 2
Olympic Nations that are Dependent Territories: 10
Total IOC-Recognized Olympic Nations: 206

• 211 FIFA Countries Eligible for the World Cup

Teams of UN Member States: 186
Teams of UN Observer States: 1
Teams of Partially Recognized States: 2
Teams of UK Constituent Countries: 4
Teams of Dependent Territories: 18
Total FIFA Member Associations: 211

• 249 Country Codes in the ISO Standard List

UN Members: 193
UN Observer States: 2
States With Partial Recognition: 2
Inhabited Dependent Territories: 45
Uninhabited Territories: 6
Antarctica: 1
Total: 249

To get the whole details and idea about the complete listing of the countries visit World Atlas for information about countries, continents, facts, geography including the World’s economy, population clocks and the environments.

About the Author

Paul is a Web content creator, online marketer, products and services promoter, online writer and a Filipino blogger. He has no specific areas where his writing will focus on.He writes any subject that interests him under the merciless sun. He loves Internetting and Face-booking. His favorite saying: "Dream big and don't stop without giving it a chance to come true."