Women

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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1 day ago8 min read

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

Women Migrants Come Together for International Women’s Day

Warsaw, Poland – A diverse group of women gathered at the Multicultural Center in Warsaw on March 8, 2026, to mark International Women's Day through a focused and community-driven event organized by the European Network of Filipino Diaspora - Poland (ENFiD-Poland) and the Humanitarian Organization of Pinoys in Europe (HOPE) Foundation. The event marked the first joint initiative of the two organizations for the year and brought together migrant women from the Philippines, Pol

Aieshah Balmori

Jul 194 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

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

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

Ladies of Rizal Switzerland: Promoting Rizalism for a Better World

by Michelle Ngo Salangsang Ladies of Rizal Switzerland stands as a living testament to the enduring relevance of Rizalism and the transformative power of Filipino women united by purpose. Founded in Lucerne, Switzerland, on November 26, 2025, it is the first Knights of Rizal affiliate in Switzerland, established with the capacity to act autonomously while remaining firmly guided by the values and ideals of Dr. José Rizal. More than an organization, it is a movement grounded i

Community

Mar 283 min read

JOANNÉ NUGAS

When a Voice Breaks the Surface - From The Little Mermaid to Max Martin’s World of Pop Image source: Nordisk Film bio Finding her voice She is the Swedish voice of Ariel in Disney’s 2023 live-action film The Little Mermaid ( Lilla Sjöjungfrun ). She is Juliet in the Swedish production of the Broadway musical & Juliet , featuring music from the iconic Swedish producer Max Martin. The show includes global hits such as Britney Spears’ “...Baby One More Time” and Katy Perry’s “

Hanna Stenbacka Köhler

Mar 284 min read

NAYUME RIISE TAKAHASHI

Commercial Pilot (Captain), and Le Cordon Bleu Grand Meny Chef "Be the best of whatever you do in life, and be kind to one another" It is not every day that one meets a lady who is both a Commercial Pilot (Captain), and a Grand Diplôme Chef from the College of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Paris! Both are very demanding, expensive careers, requiring years of study, dedication and training. So, who would not be mesmerized when meeting Nayume -Filipina-Japanese, who is exactl

Luz Bergersen

Mar 233 min read

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

Community

Jan 124 min read

Arah Sales-Gaillard: From Makati Girl to Owner of the Majestic Hotel

A story of courage, faith, and never forgetting your roots By Dennis Manaay, Country Editor, France, and Margo Calderero Le-Lain “Trust in your dreams, have courage in your heart, and remember that your business address is wherever you choose to stand at any given time - Arah. Arlibeth 'Arah' Sales-Gaillard is a proud Filipina who proves that our kababayans can thrive anywhere in the world while keeping our values close to heart. The fourth of five children from a simple Maka

Dennis Mana-ay

Jan 213 min read