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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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‘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

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Jan 126 min read
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In following his passion, he found his love
The story of Lionel and Anna Froidure. An Interview. By Jeffrey Cabuay, France The love story of Lionel and Anna Froidure started with...
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WHERE THE LOVE OF READING BEGINS
Tahanan Books Celebrates 30 Years of Raising Generations of Young Filipino Readers by Meg Roxas For many Filipinos who’ve built their...

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"Two Hearts as One"
Dennis Valenciano Castaneda, multi-awarded international coffee painting artist, Philippines

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Migration Advocacy and Media Award - Best Magazine 2021
Betsy von Atzigen, Editor in Chief To the Honourable Secretary Francisco P. Acosta Commission on Filipinos Overseas It is an...
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ROOTS & WINGS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP Invitation to engage in positive change with social impact
By Becky Torres, Marizel Arambulo In celebration of our 12th anniversary this year, Roots & Wings is formally launching a Social...
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“Sine Halaga” Film Festival, A Showcase of Films Telling Stories of Filipino Culture & Values
An Interview with Sine Halaga Film Festival Director Elvert Bañares By Rebecca Garcia Urbancik Director Elvert Bañares is an...

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Discovering Art Styles with Sandra Torrijos, Germany-based Filipina artist
Text by Rebecca Garcia Urbancik It's the most of the wonderful time of the year... Although many of us experienced another holiday season...

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Jhett Tolentino: Life is what you make it
Virgilio A. Reyes, Jr., former Philippine Ambassador to Italy Jhett Dizon Tolentino, Filipino winner of three Tony awards and one Grammy...

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A Conversation with a Creative Entrepreneur
Roots & Wings sat down for a quick chat with Cindy Wong, founder of 8Letters Bookstore and Publishing House. Words by Michellan Sarile...
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