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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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‘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

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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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Philippine Hon. Consul, Dr. Axel Neumahr celebrates 5th year of duty
Interview by Rebecca Urbancik Garcia, Germany Although a certified Attorney in Commercial and Corporate Law by profession, to many...

Rebecca Urbančík Garcia
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PamPinay wearable Art
of Pamela Gotangco, Zurich & Christian Belaro, London Text by Betsy von Atzigen, images by PamPinay At a recent meeting in Bern with...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
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Behind the brand Ligaya Apparel
Christel Joy Gaño Ligaya Apparel is a clothing brand officially launched in 2022 to raise awareness of Filipino culture, through Tagalog...

Ralph Chan
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First-ever 'Ube Fiesta' sparks ube food trend in Germany
Text & images courtesy of the Philippine Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany In response to a growing interest in the purple root sensation...

Rebecca Urbančík Garcia
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Artist Jojo Jimenez spotlighting Mindanao's Lumad tribe
Joselito “Jojo” Tolentino Jimenez is an artist born in Obando Bulacan, Philippines. His artworks and masterpieces are known to depict the...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
Jun 19, 20222 min read


Para Sa Bayan. For my Motherland.
Reflections & images by Stella Sait, UK When does one become patriotic? During war? During disasters? Or when you are away from your home...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
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Thousands celebrate at the KFFN Philippine Independence Day Picnic in the Netherlands 2022
Text by Rhea Topacio-Rogacion Image courtesy of LHR Photography for Kalayaan Fiesta Foundation in the Netherlands After 3 years of...

Roots and Wings
Jun 18, 20222 min read


124th Philippine Independence Celebrations in Norway
Images and text courtesy of the Philippine Embassy, Oslo At the GALA NIGHT, Saturday 4th June led by Philippine Ambassador to Norway...

Roots and Wings
Jun 13, 20223 min read


Gabi ng Kundiman
Gloria Hernandez-Grejalde, Moscow “Gabi ng Kundiman” kicks off Kalayaan 2022 celebration at Philippine Embassy in Moscow. A night of...

Gloria Hernandez Grejalde
Jun 10, 20223 min read


HANDOG PAG-ASA: A Project of BAIPHIL
HANDOG PAG-ASA, a Project of BAIPHIL Agnes Santos The Bankers Institute of the Philippines, Inc. (BAIPHIL) founded in 1941, is a...

Roots and Wings Team
May 13, 20223 min read
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