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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

Between Worlds: The Quiet Force of Marvi Gil

In a life shaped by movement, language, and resilience, Marvi Gil has learned to exist between worlds and to build bridges where none existed before. Born Maria Victoria in Cebu, Philippines, her name was lovingly reimagined by her father into “Marvi,” a fusion that mirrors the layered identity she would later embrace. Today, she carries a name that feels as international as her journey: Filipino at heart, with an unexpected Icelandic twist - “Gil,” meaning gully in Iceland

Mildred Manuel-Vidarsson

Jul 195 min read

"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

Pompei Banayos

Charge Nurse of Haemodialysis Unit in University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Presents an Abstract in UK Kidney Week 2026 in Harrogate, England A Filipino-British Charge Nurse in Ward 301's acute haemodialysis unit in the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in England, UK, Mr. Pompei Banayos, authored an abstract and presented it in the United Kingdom Kidney Week 2026, which was held in the Harrogate Convention Centre in Yorkshire on 10-12 Ma

Feds Infante Murray

Jun 302 min read

Filipina Scholar, Aieshah Balmori, Graduates with Honors from Charles University in Prague

In the historic halls of Charles University—one of Central Europe’s oldest and most prestigious institutions—a Filipina scholar marked a milestone that resonates far beyond academia. Aieshah Balmori graduated with top honors after completing the Václav Havel Joint Master Programme in European Politics and Society, earning distinction for her research on the complexities of labor migration—work that has drawn praise from diplomatic officials and shines a light on often-overloo

Rebecca Urbančík Garcia

Jun 305 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

HIWAGA HANDS

Where slowing down becomes a way of coming back to yourself I’ve been thinking a lot about how we define luxury these days. Not the kind that announces itself loudly, or the kind that collects value through rarity or price—but something quieter, almost unspoken. The kind that has more to do with how you move through your days, and whether you ever allow yourself to slow down enough to actually feel them. Hiwaga Hands feels like it belongs to that quieter definition. It starte

Donna Patricia Manio

Jun 303 min read

JET PASCUA

A Portrait of the Filipino as an Artist* by Carina Evangelista A camera with a bird’s eye view records a man resolutely stamping knee-high snow with his feet to spell out the word “SAKLOLO.” The mind that conjured this video art is Jet Pascua’s. Titled Lost in Translation, there are multiple possibilities for what is lost. The word itself. “Saklolo”–Filipino for “Help!”–is rooted in the Spanish “Soccorro.” One wonders how the original, with the vibrante alveolar múltiple pro

Roots and Wings

Jun 286 min read

ALOYSIUS

Where culture travels through fabric and meaning lingers in the seams ALOYSIUS is a global heritage fashion brand established by Filipino designer and textile artist Joseph Aloysius Montelibano. His creative process and design direction highlight anthropological approaches and artisanal techniques that yield masterful work. ALOYSIUS has produced environmentally responsible products and purposeful exhibitions in relevant cities worldwide since 2010, from runway presentations

Donna Patricia Manio

Jun 2812 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

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