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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

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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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Sweet Buns, Bursting Plates, and Ashes: How Lent Begins Differently in Iceland
Across much of the Christian world, Lent arrives quietly. The mood turns reflective. Ashes are pressed onto foreheads. Fasting begins. But in Iceland, the road to Lent is anything but subdued. Before the solemnity comes celebration — three spirited days filled with cream puffs, salted meat, singing children, and centuries-old customs that blend Nordic flair with Christian tradition. While many countries slide gently into the penitential season, Icelanders charge toward it

Mildred Manuel-Vidarsson
Apr 133 min read


Wherever We Are, The Holy Child Finds Us
FAITH & CULTURE · SPECIAL FEATURE Filipinos Across Europe Keep One of the World's Oldest Devotions Gloriously, Joyfully Alive In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan gifted a small wooden statue of the Holy Child Jesus — the Santo Niño — to Queen Juana of Cebu upon her baptism, marking the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. When Miguel López de Legazpi rediscovered that same image in 1565, it became the founding miracle of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño — the oldest Christi

Hilda Arenas
Apr 1010 min read
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