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A Taste of the Philippines in the Heart of Europe
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 Repub

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Berlin Boodle Fights and Mother-Daughter Bonds
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 c

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Jan 124 min read


‘Once We Had a Dream’
When theatre becomes a voice for change By Lisa Ante Pangan, Austria Photos by Peter Seipel In autumn 2025, theatre director Daryl Jade P. Abaya toured with Vincent V. Arada, Daniel Kaen Camacho, Princess Ann Camacho, Michaela B. Canillo, Patricia Ann D. Ecalnir and William Guarino, fellows from the PREDA Youth Group across Germany, Italy and Austria. With their musical drama “Once We Had a Dream,” these young performers have been raising global awareness for years about the

Community
Jan 123 min read


The Filipino Diaspora in Northern Ireland
An introduction to some of the micro-communities that make up this vibrant community Over the last three decades, Filipino legal migrants from all walks of life have progressively and contentedly settled in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. A picturesque and beautiful country, Northern Ireland has a population of 1.93 million. Filipinos have emerged to become a significant part of the National Health Service work force, private hospitals, community and home care entities, hos

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Jan 126 min read
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65 years of Philippine-Swiss Connections: An Enduring Relationship
Betsy von Atzigen with Chargè d’Affaires Josephine M. Reynante, Switzerland Photos by Philippine Embassy Berne The Philippines and...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
Jan 20, 20234 min read


Re-imagining for the Filipino child and childhood: Museo Pambata reopens to the public
Text and images by Museo Pambata, Philippines Museo Pambata, the country’s first interactive children’s museum, is finally reopening its...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
Jan 12, 20232 min read


Amsterdam, the Atelier of Filipinas in Fashion
Text by Krisha Valle Photos by Dre Baybay and Christine Canio Dre Baybay Dre Baybay (24) and Christine Canio (29) are two Filipinas...

Krisha Valle
Jan 7, 20234 min read


Symbols of Hope: The 15th Belenismo sa Tarlac
Text and images by Isabel Cojuangco Suntay of the Tarlac Heritage Foundation, Philippines Belenismo sa Tarlac is a symbol of unity,...

Becky Torres
Dec 26, 20223 min read


Demystifying CEAN A conversation with Christian Neuenschwander
Interview by Donna Künzler All images from Christian Neuenschwander Christian is half-Filipino and half-Swiss. He creates objects,...

Donna Künzler
Dec 21, 20224 min read


Kurt Tijamo: “The Splendor of Christmas”
Kurt Tijamo Wunderkind Filipino American baritone and songwriter Kurt Tijamo distinguishes himself at home and abroad by the intense...

Betsy von Atzigen
Dec 19, 20223 min read


Ramon Tenoso bags CANNES WORLD FILM Best Director Documentary Short + 8 Awards
Veteran Filipino filmmakers, directors, actors, and actresses in recent years have been awarded and honoured at Cannes World Film...

Betsy von Atzigen
Nov 2, 20223 min read


Working as an IVF nurse and artist makes one more empathetic
By Lisa Ante Pangan Infertility has become less and less of a taboo in recent years. Nevertheless, for the affected couples, talking...

Ralph Chan
Oct 24, 20224 min read


Catching Up with Ryan Arbilo
Donna Künzler, Switzerland Ryan Arbilo is a photographic artist based in Paris, France. His work “Chicken Hands” gained him wide...

Donna Künzler
Oct 21, 20223 min read


ART for a Cause
Part of your purchase of Victor Cantal's Art for a Cause sends Filipino students to Laura Vicuña vocational/technical schools in Palawan...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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