Culture

Stylish Cordilleralux Fashion and Events Hosts the First Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Limburg, Belgium

On 2 May 2026, the very first Philippine Independence Day celebration held in Limburg, Belgium, brought together hundreds of Filipinos and Belgians for a historical, stylish, momentous, and meaningful celebration that created memories for everyone to cherish for a lifetime. The opening 'salvo' was the Parade of Pride & Heritage which was a vibrant display of beauty, style, culture, heritage, faith, unity, and identity - setting a joyful tone to the fullcelebration that was wi

Feds Infante Murray

Aug 23 min read

The Philippine Independence Day Celebration Mass in London

London — The Celebration of Philippine Independence Day Mass was held on 7 June 2026 at the Our Lady of Victories Church in High Street Kensington, London. It was a special mass that was attended by many religious and non-religious organisations. The Ambassador of the Philippine Embassy in the United Kingdom, H.E. Teodoro Lopez Locsin, Jr., was very delighted to attend the special mass. He stated, "The Independence Day Mass was a beautiful showcase of Filipino devotion." The

Feds Infante Murray

Aug 21 min read

Kalayaan 2026: Celebrating Filipino Roots, Strengthening Cultural and Family Bonds in Oslo

By Jubirose Grijaldo, Secretary of Kalayaan Norge On a beautiful sun-filled Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Filipino community in Norway came together in a remarkable celebration of heritage, family, and national pride during the 128th Philippine Independence Day Cultural and Family Day at Spikersuppa, Oslo. Organized by Kalayaan Norge Oslo, the event drew nearly 15,000 attendees, including Filipinos, Norwegians, and other nationalities. More than a commemoration of Philippine in

Community

Aug 23 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

FILIPINO SANTACRUZAN FESTIVITIES

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

Sweet Buns, Bursting Plates, and Ashes: How Lent Begins Differently in Iceland

Across much of the Christian world, Lent arrives quietly. The mood turns reflective. Ashes are pressed onto foreheads. Fasting begins. But in Iceland, the road to Lent is anything but subdued. Before the solemnity comes celebration — three spirited days filled with cream puffs, salted meat, singing children, and centuries-old customs that blend Nordic flair with Christian tradition. While many countries slide gently into the penitential season, Icelanders charge toward it

Mildred Manuel-Vidarsson

Apr 133 min read

Wherever We Are, The Holy Child Finds Us

FAITH & CULTURE · SPECIAL FEATURE Filipinos Across Europe Keep One of the World's Oldest Devotions Gloriously, Joyfully Alive In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan gifted a small wooden statue of the Holy Child Jesus — the Santo Niño — to Queen Juana of Cebu upon her baptism, marking the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. When Miguel López de Legazpi rediscovered that same image in 1565, it became the founding miracle of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño — the oldest Christi

Hilda Arenas

Apr 1010 min read

Ladies of Rizal Switzerland: Promoting Rizalism for a Better World

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 i

Community

Mar 283 min read

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