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PACE: A New Vision for Cultural Exchange in Europe
Submitted by Maria Antonia Bosa Van Espen-Boonen, Belgium How a volunteer-driven organization is bringing Philippine arts and culture to the mainstream—one collaboration at a time. For Louise Baterna, preserving Philippine culture is not simply about remembering the past—it is about building bridges for the future. She believes Filipinos in Europe can share their heritage while becoming active participants in the communities they now call home. In a multicultural city li

Community
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Ambassador Jaime Victor Ledda’s Enduring Mission of Service
“Reflections on diplomacy, partnerships and his continuing commitment to Filipinos in Europe” As he approaches the final bend of his diplomatic career, Ambassador Jaime Victor Ledda is far from thinking of retirement. His office at the Philippine-owned property in the heart of Brussels is in constant motion. His agenda is full, hopping from board meetings and official visits to community gatherings. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippin

Louise Baterna
5 days ago8 min read


Igorot Community UK Sports Festival 2026
The Igorot Community UK had its Sports Festival 2026 recently. It was a full-circle cultural immersion experience that brought a strong and established group of Filipinos in England who preserve their Igorot heritage with remarkable determination. The event was packed with sportsfest fun and the evening program ran with the Little Mr and Ms Igorot UK Sportsfest 2026 pageant. According to Mimi Mili, one of the creators of JhermiNATION and Filipino Market Events London who at

Feds Infante Murray
Aug 201 min read


The Filipino Spring Fair: "Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura"
London - On 23 May 2026, JhermiNATION Events, Filipino Market Events London, and Filipino Thrive UK marked the third year of the Filipino Spring Fair: " Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura" which celebrates Filipino culture, community, and entrepreneurship. The fair was held at St. John's Church in Nottinghill, London. The annual event is fuelled by the curators' passion and purpose to bring communities together, support local Filipino businesses, celebrate culture, and promote Filip

Feds Infante Murray
Aug 152 min read
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"Beyond the Heidi Tale"
My Own Story of Reinvention, Belonging, and Becoming in Switzerland by George Londob I am George Londob, originally from Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, and now based in Zurich. I work as a Global Market Research Analyst for an international company in Lucerne. So how did I end up in Switzerland? In 2011, while living and working in Bangkok, I met my Swiss partner during what was meant to be a temporary exchange period for his master’s studies. What began as a chance encounter gradual

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Jul 184 min read


Filipino European Authors Launch Books and Hold Book Readings across European Countries
The accomplished Filipino European authors of the compelling books, 'Common Diversities' and 'Common Diversities 2 Filipino Europeans Remaking the Past, Reshaping the Future' have unequivocally and excellently risen to the challenge in sparking critical thinking in the minds of their readers. RALPH CHAN is a qualified sociologist from the University of Vienna. Through his research and personal interest, he focuses on the topic of " The Philippines / Filipinos and the Filip

Feds Infante Murray
Jun 305 min read


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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THRIVING ABROAD
Let this award-winning book guide you Words by Ieth Inolino-Idzerda Photos courtesy of The Philippine Embassy in The Netherlands If...

Ieth Inolino Idzerda
May 1, 20242 min read


100 Miracles of Our Blessed Mother
An anthology of short stories on the centenary of the Legion of Marylaunched in Stevenage, UK Text by Myla Arceno, MCSP Images by Sharon...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
Sep 21, 20225 min read


Common Diversities. Junge Filipin@s im deutschsprachigen Raum
“Books are the testimonies of our time. As writers, we portray the realities in the stories and give them life through our words. They...

Ralph Chan
Jul 2, 20226 min read


CROWN & PEARL, The Crux of Agnes
By Luz Bergersen, Norway Divina Mariano Qvale, Filipino-Norwegian Author, proves that retirement age is just a number, and golden years...

Roots and Wings Team
Apr 2, 20222 min read


WHERE THE LOVE OF READING BEGINS
Tahanan Books Celebrates 30 Years of Raising Generations of Young Filipino Readers by Meg Roxas For many Filipinos who’ve built their...

Roots and Wings Team
Feb 20, 20223 min read


A Conversation with a Creative Entrepreneur
Roots & Wings sat down for a quick chat with Cindy Wong, founder of 8Letters Bookstore and Publishing House. Words by Michellan Sarile...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
Jan 31, 20224 min read
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