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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

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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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When the Archipelago Spoke
The Philippines as guest of honour at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 There are moments in a nation’s history when it steps beyond its borders and encounters itself anew through the eyes of the world. In October 2025, the Philippines experienced such a moment as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurter Buchmesse—the world’s most influential book fair. For one luminous week, the archipelago stood at the centre of global imagination. The Philippine presence in Frankfurt was more than

Cipriano De Guzman Jr. – The Filipino Baritone®
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Her Excellency: A Legacy of Strength and Diplomacy
Ambassador Irene Susan Barreiro Natividad on leadership, legacy, and the Filipino spirit in Germany We have crossed paths on many occasions, and anyone who has met her would instantly recognize the radiant smile of this charming lady, gracious, warm, and effortlessly welcoming to all. In the quiet strength of her voice and the clarity of her purpose, Philippine Ambassador to Germany Irene Susan Barreiro Natividad embodies a legacy that extends far beyond diplomacy. As the six

Maria Renker
Dec 16, 20254 min read


Department of Migrant Workers Reaches Out to OFWs in Finland Through Town Hall Meeting
by Anne Tafalla, Helsinki, Finland Filipinos in Finland had the chance to speak directly with officials from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) during a town hall meeting held on September 14, 2025, at Vipusentie 19, Helsinki. The event was organized in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Finland. The town hall gave Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) a space to share their stories — from everyday struggles to bigger challenges — so the DMW can better understand thei

Roots and Wings
Oct 15, 20251 min read


The Diplomat Who Brought Home Back
How Ambassador Daniel R. Espiritu’s 35-year journey from Cold War battlegrounds to Dublin's Georgian streets rewrote the rules of modern...

Hilda Arenas
Oct 3, 20258 min read


Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto Presents His Credentials to His MajestyCarl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden
The newly appointed ambassador previously served as Chargé d’Affaires at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C by the Philippine...
Philippine Embassy Stockholm
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Up Close and Personal with Ambassador Teddy Locsin
His diplomatic career followed decades in media and government Honourable Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. is Ambassador of the Republic of the...

Myla Arceno
Jun 5, 20255 min read


Young Filipino Tech Professionals in Barcelona Gather at Consulate for “Woman in Tech” Empowerment Talk
BARCELONA, September 27, 2023 — The Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona proudly hosted an empowering evening with Donna Kunzler,...

Donna Künzler
May 29, 20242 min read


Young, engaging, extraordinary Ambassador to Switzerland Bernard Faustino M. Dy
Betsy Jance von Atzigen, Switzerland FB Photo courtesy of Bernardo Faustino Dy (left), with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
Jun 22, 20233 min read


The origins of the Honorary Consul
By Jeffrey Cabuay, France Photo: historydefined.net If you are a fan of Roman history or have watched movies or series about the Roman...
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Apr 25, 20237 min read


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
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