by Michelle Ngo Salangsang Ladies of Rizal Switzerland stands as a living testament to the enduring relevance of Rizalism and the transformative power of Filipino women united by purpose. Founded in Lucerne, Switzerland, on November 26, 2025, it is the first Knights of Rizal affiliate in Switzerland, established with the capacity to act autonomously while remaining firmly guided by the values and ideals of Dr. José Rizal. More than an organization, it is a movement grounded in service,...

Pinoys opens a new branch and bistro in Prague’s historic Wenceslas Square By Andy Peñafuerte III Pinoys Bistro features Filipino merienda favorites such as empanada, banana cue, and ube biko The Philippine diaspora in the Czech Republic is celebrating the opening of Pinoys’ new bistro, just steps away from the historic Václavské Náměstí or Wenceslas Square. What began as a modest brick-and-mortar store has now become a touchstone for the Filipino community in the Czech Republic, offering...

How one Filipino restaurant is rewriting the immigrant story By Kermit Tesoro, Berlin “Where was I born in Manila?” Rosaline turns to her mother, Rosalinda, mid-interview; a simple, unassuming question. And yet, like so many family stories, it had never been asked aloud. It's funny how the most basic details of our lives wait for the most unexpected settings to emerge, in this case, over a late-lunch-early-dinner boodle fight, with bare hands reaching into mounds of freshly cooked rice, a...