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PACE: A New Vision for Cultural Exchange in Europe
Submitted by Maria Antonia Bosa Van Espen-Boonen, Belgium How a volunteer-driven organization is bringing Philippine arts and culture to the mainstream—one collaboration at a time. For Louise Baterna, preserving Philippine culture is not simply about remembering the past—it is about building bridges for the future. She believes Filipinos in Europe can share their heritage while becoming active participants in the communities they now call home. In a multicultural city li
Community
1 day ago8 min read
Ambassador Jaime Victor Ledda’s Enduring Mission of Service
“Reflections on diplomacy, partnerships and his continuing commitment to Filipinos in Europe” As he approaches the final bend of his diplomatic career, Ambassador Jaime Victor Ledda is far from thinking of retirement. His office at the Philippine-owned property in the heart of Brussels is in constant motion. His agenda is full, hopping from board meetings and official visits to community gatherings. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippin
Louise Baterna
5 days ago8 min read
Igorot Community UK Sports Festival 2026
The Igorot Community UK had its Sports Festival 2026 recently. It was a full-circle cultural immersion experience that brought a strong and established group of Filipinos in England who preserve their Igorot heritage with remarkable determination. The event was packed with sportsfest fun and the evening program ran with the Little Mr and Ms Igorot UK Sportsfest 2026 pageant. According to Mimi Mili, one of the creators of JhermiNATION and Filipino Market Events London who at
Feds Infante Murray
Aug 201 min read
The Filipino Spring Fair: "Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura"
London - On 23 May 2026, JhermiNATION Events, Filipino Market Events London, and Filipino Thrive UK marked the third year of the Filipino Spring Fair: " Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura" which celebrates Filipino culture, community, and entrepreneurship. The fair was held at St. John's Church in Nottinghill, London. The annual event is fuelled by the curators' passion and purpose to bring communities together, support local Filipino businesses, celebrate culture, and promote Filip
Feds Infante Murray
Aug 152 min read
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PACE: A New Vision for Cultural Exchange in Europe
Submitted by Maria Antonia Bosa Van Espen-Boonen, Belgium How a volunteer-driven organization is bringing Philippine arts and culture to the mainstream—one collaboration at a time. For Louise Baterna, preserving Philippine culture is not simply about remembering the past—it is about building bridges for the future. She believes Filipinos in Europe can share their heritage while becoming active participants in the communities they now call home. In a multicultural city li
Community
1 day ago8 min read
Igorot Community UK Sports Festival 2026
The Igorot Community UK had its Sports Festival 2026 recently. It was a full-circle cultural immersion experience that brought a strong and established group of Filipinos in England who preserve their Igorot heritage with remarkable determination. The event was packed with sportsfest fun and the evening program ran with the Little Mr and Ms Igorot UK Sportsfest 2026 pageant. According to Mimi Mili, one of the creators of JhermiNATION and Filipino Market Events London who at
Feds Infante Murray
Aug 201 min read
The Filipino Spring Fair: "Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura"
London - On 23 May 2026, JhermiNATION Events, Filipino Market Events London, and Filipino Thrive UK marked the third year of the Filipino Spring Fair: " Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura" which celebrates Filipino culture, community, and entrepreneurship. The fair was held at St. John's Church in Nottinghill, London. The annual event is fuelled by the curators' passion and purpose to bring communities together, support local Filipino businesses, celebrate culture, and promote Filip
Feds Infante Murray
Aug 152 min read
FILIPINO SANTACRUZAN FESTIVITIES
Filipino Santacruzan in Crumlin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland by Hilda Arenas A beautiful tradition, a vibrant community, and a celebration that continues to bring generations together. Established in 2010 by the Filipino Community Crumlin, the Annual Santacruzan has become a much-loved tradition celebrating faith, culture, heritage and community spirit through its colourful outdoor procession and gathering of Filipino families and friends. Sharing moments from this year’s cel
Roots and Wings
Aug 22 min read
Philippine Food Festival in Brussels
“Cultural diplomacy served on a plate” If there is one easy and compelling way to promote the Philippines, it is through food. After all, we often say that the best way to a man’s—or woman’s—heart is through the stomach. Food is one of the borderless elements of culture. It transcends frontiers, often carried in the baggage of memory by those who have left the country. When exported, food also fascinates. With its blend of indigenous, Asian, and colonial influences, Filipino
Louise Baterna
Jul 194 min read
ECC Espoo Creative Center: Where Passion Meets Opportunity
The Espoo Creative Center (ECC) is an emerging hub for artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives, located in Olari, Espoo Kuunkehrä 4 ,Finland. More than just a traditional venue, ECC is designed as a “broadcast-ready stage”—a dynamic environment where creativity, technology, and collaboration come together. It is a space built not only for expression, but also for growth, innovation, and real-world opportunities. Founded by Ricky Carranza, ECC was created with a clear and powerf
Anne Tafalla
Jun 304 min read
HIWAGA HANDS
Where slowing down becomes a way of coming back to yourself I’ve been thinking a lot about how we define luxury these days. Not the kind that announces itself loudly, or the kind that collects value through rarity or price—but something quieter, almost unspoken. The kind that has more to do with how you move through your days, and whether you ever allow yourself to slow down enough to actually feel them. Hiwaga Hands feels like it belongs to that quieter definition. It starte
Donna Patricia Manio
Jun 303 min read
BETWEEN GEORGIAN WALLS AND FILIPINO HEARTS
I almost didn't know what to expect as I walked up Upper Mount Street that afternoon. Annabelle Lozada, Chairperson of the Filipino Multicultural Society (FiMuS), and I (Founding President of FiMuS) had been invited alongside fellow community leaders and friends of the Embassy to the Philippine Embassy's culminating event for the Paint Our Hope Art Challenge. As we stepped through those Georgian doors at number 37, something stopped us both before we even reached the room. St
Hilda Arenas
Jun 2813 min read
TernoCon: Palaro Reimagines Filipino Heritage Through Play and Innovation
Filipino heritage took on a renewed sense of energy and possibility as SM Supermalls, Bench, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presented TernoCon: Palaro, the latest special edition of the country’s leading platform for modern Filipiniana. Held at the FIFA-certified MOA Sky Football Pitch, the event transformed a sporting venue into a dynamic runway — signaling a deliberate shift toward freshness, movement, and creative freedom. The show was a refreshing take o
Donna Patricia Manio
Apr 162 min read
Baybayin: The Script That Refuses to Be Forgotten
Before the Spanish arrived. Before colonisation rewrote our history. Before we were taught to write in any alphabet other than our own — there was Baybayin. This issue, we are proud to feature two remarkable perspectives on this ancient yet enduring Filipino script. They come from two different voices, two different experiences, and two different parts of the world — and yet they arrive at the same powerful truth: Baybayin is not a relic. It is a living, breathing act of iden
Hilda Arenas
Apr 136 min read
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