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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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Guarding the kiss
Text by Betsy Jance von Atzigen Images by Frances Ledesma, Chris Uy, Betsy von Atzigen Filipino-American NHS surgeon Frances Samantha...
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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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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...

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PamPinay wearable Art
of Pamela Gotangco, Zurich & Christian Belaro, London Text by Betsy von Atzigen, images by PamPinay At a recent meeting in Bern with...
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Artist Jojo Jimenez spotlighting Mindanao's Lumad tribe
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Doing business abroad is not easy, but neither is it impossible: Filipino entrepreneur Dennis Lunar
Basel, Switzerland Mye Mulingtapang You have finally made up your mind, you want to leave, and move abroad to seek your fortune. So what...

Mye Mulingtapang
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Larry Carumba
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Betsy von Atzigen
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Euro-Pinoys get “Best Magazine” at 2022 MAM Awards
Marthy Angue Philippines with photos courtesy of CFO and Betsy von Atzigen, Switzerland 16 March 2022, Manila Hotel, Philippines. Roots...

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Apr 17, 20222 min read


Evelyn Steiner, tireless networker for the country and her people
Reprinted with permission from Martin Heini, KATHY Head of Church Music, Projects & Communication - Parish of St. Katharina Horw in...

Betsy von Atzigen
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