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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

Feds Infante Murray
Jan 126 min read
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Kurt Tijamo: “The Splendor of Christmas”
Kurt Tijamo Wunderkind Filipino American baritone and songwriter Kurt Tijamo distinguishes himself at home and abroad by the intense...

Betsy von Atzigen
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Erlita Terte - The Overseas Fabulous Pinay Winemaker
Donna Künzler, Switzerland Erlita Terte is the co-owner of Weingärtli winery, nestled in Ennetbürgen in the Swiss Canton of Nidwalden....

Donna Künzler
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"The Journey Beyond Fashion" - Ditta Sandico
“The Journey Beyond Fashion” by Ditta Sandico Interview by Rebecca Torres Images by DITTA SANDICO Ditta Sandico (DS) is the Wrap Artiste...

Becky Torres
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Ramon Tenoso bags CANNES WORLD FILM Best Director Documentary Short + 8 Awards
Veteran Filipino filmmakers, directors, actors, and actresses in recent years have been awarded and honoured at Cannes World Film...

Betsy von Atzigen
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The Journey of a Gentleman - Gentlemen's Grooming Barbershop
Text & images by Anton Miguel D. De Vera Gentlemen’s Grooming is a newly opened barbershop located in the 19th district of Vienna. It...

Anton Miguel De Vera
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Geraldine De Leon - The Overseas Fabulous Pinay Chef
Donna Kuenzler, Switzerland In celebration of Sisters Day this year, I would like to dedicate this article to my sister, Geraldine...

Donna Künzler
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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
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Sebastian Eviota, first full-blooded Filipino in the world's smallest army
By Betsy von Atzigen, Switzerland Sebastian Eviota, 3rd from right, among the 2022 recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard - Päpstliche...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
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Guarding the kiss
Text by Betsy Jance von Atzigen Images by Frances Ledesma, Chris Uy, Betsy von Atzigen Filipino-American NHS surgeon Frances Samantha...
Elizabeth von Atzigen
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Aibee Rodriguez-Gaur, PhD and rice on the table
Text by Luz Bergersen, Oslo Images by Aibee Rodriguez-Gaur, PhD Welcoming to Roots & Wings Filipino-European "Galing Circle" of ...

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Jul 3, 20224 min read
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