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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
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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

Community
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
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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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