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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

“Sea Major Project” Band: The Rhythmic Pulse of the Filipino-Austrian Diaspora

Music has always been the bedrock of Filipino culture, serving as a powerful medium of expression and a creative bridge for people from all walks of life. From the legendary ‘90s era of the Eraserheads and Rivermaya to modern icons, such as Lola Amour and Ben&Ben, The evolution of Original Pinoy Music (OPM) has solidified a vibrant band culture. Today, this influence has traveled across continents, inspiring the Filipino diaspora in Europe to craft their own unique musical id

Anton Miguel De Vera

Apr 203 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

The Wall of Honour - Filipinas Who Inspire

Across every generation. Every field of human endeavour. Filipino women who lead, create, serve, and shine — at home and across the world. And because inspiration should never stop at three — here is a Wall of Honour. A celebration of Filipinas across generations and every field of human endeavour who gave freely, led boldly, and made the Philippines shine simply by showing up. These are the women who inspire us. This wall belongs to all of them — and to every woman in our l

Hilda Arenas

Apr 101 min read

International Women’s Day 2026 Tribute · Give to Gain

Because every seed planted returns a harvest This year’s theme — Give to Gain — stopped me the moment I read it. Not because it was new. But because I had already lived it. Three women had shown me, long before anyone gave it a name, exactly what it means to give without calculation, without keeping score, without ever asking what would come back to them. What came back to them is this. These words. This life. This tribute. I am a mother, a writer, a community leader, and a

Hilda Arenas

Apr 66 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

JOANNÉ NUGAS

When a Voice Breaks the Surface - From The Little Mermaid to Max Martin’s World of Pop Image source: Nordisk Film bio Finding her voice She is the Swedish voice of Ariel in Disney’s 2023 live-action film The Little Mermaid ( Lilla Sjöjungfrun ). She is Juliet in the Swedish production of the Broadway musical & Juliet , featuring music from the iconic Swedish producer Max Martin. The show includes global hits such as Britney Spears’ “...Baby One More Time” and Katy Perry’s “

Hanna Stenbacka Köhler

Mar 284 min read

NAYUME RIISE TAKAHASHI

Commercial Pilot (Captain), and Le Cordon Bleu Grand Meny Chef "Be the best of whatever you do in life, and be kind to one another" It is not every day that one meets a lady who is both a Commercial Pilot (Captain), and a Grand Diplôme Chef from the College of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Paris! Both are very demanding, expensive careers, requiring years of study, dedication and training. So, who would not be mesmerized when meeting Nayume -Filipina-Japanese, who is exactl

Luz Bergersen

Mar 233 min read

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