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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

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

Filipino Nurses Association United Kingdom Northern Ireland (FNAUK-NI) and BFS Healthcare Host a Successful 2nd Career Development Conference 2026

Belfast — The Filipino Nurses Association United Kingdom Northern Ireland organisation (FNAUK-NI) and BFS Healthcare Ltd healthcare agency held a hugely successful 2nd Career Development Conference on 6 June 2026 at the Balmoral Hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The theme of the event: 'Inspiring Futures at the 2nd Career Development Conference - Northern Ireland, UK' resonated clearly on the topics presented and discussed. From the meticulous planning and preparation behi

Feds Infante Murray

Jun 303 min read

Pompei Banayos

Charge Nurse of Haemodialysis Unit in University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Presents an Abstract in UK Kidney Week 2026 in Harrogate, England A Filipino-British Charge Nurse in Ward 301's acute haemodialysis unit in the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in England, UK, Mr. Pompei Banayos, authored an abstract and presented it in the United Kingdom Kidney Week 2026, which was held in the Harrogate Convention Centre in Yorkshire on 10-12 Ma

Feds Infante Murray

Jun 302 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

Filipino European Authors Launch Books and Hold Book Readings across European Countries

The accomplished Filipino European authors of the compelling books, 'Common Diversities' and 'Common Diversities 2 Filipino Europeans Remaking the Past, Reshaping the Future' have unequivocally and excellently risen to the challenge in sparking critical thinking in the minds of their readers. RALPH CHAN is a qualified sociologist from the University of Vienna. Through his research and personal interest, he focuses on the topic of " The Philippines / Filipinos and the Filip

Feds Infante Murray

Jun 305 min read

ECC Espoo Creative Center: Where Passion Meets Opportunity

The Espoo Creative Center (ECC) is an emerging hub for artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives, located in Olari, Espoo Kuunkehrä 4 ,Finland. More than just a traditional venue, ECC is designed as a “broadcast-ready stage”—a dynamic environment where creativity, technology, and collaboration come together. It is a space built not only for expression, but also for growth, innovation, and real-world opportunities. Founded by Ricky Carranza, ECC was created with a clear and powerf

Anne Tafalla

Jun 304 min read

HIWAGA HANDS

Where slowing down becomes a way of coming back to yourself I’ve been thinking a lot about how we define luxury these days. Not the kind that announces itself loudly, or the kind that collects value through rarity or price—but something quieter, almost unspoken. The kind that has more to do with how you move through your days, and whether you ever allow yourself to slow down enough to actually feel them. Hiwaga Hands feels like it belongs to that quieter definition. It starte

Donna Patricia Manio

Jun 303 min read

BETWEEN GEORGIAN WALLS AND FILIPINO HEARTS

I almost didn't know what to expect as I walked up Upper Mount Street that afternoon. Annabelle Lozada, Chairperson of the Filipino Multicultural Society (FiMuS), and I (Founding President of FiMuS) had been invited alongside fellow community leaders and friends of the Embassy to the Philippine Embassy's culminating event for the Paint Our Hope Art Challenge. As we stepped through those Georgian doors at number 37, something stopped us both before we even reached the room. St

Hilda Arenas

Jun 2813 min read

JET PASCUA

A Portrait of the Filipino as an Artist* by Carina Evangelista A camera with a bird’s eye view records a man resolutely stamping knee-high snow with his feet to spell out the word “SAKLOLO.” The mind that conjured this video art is Jet Pascua’s. Titled Lost in Translation, there are multiple possibilities for what is lost. The word itself. “Saklolo”–Filipino for “Help!”–is rooted in the Spanish “Soccorro.” One wonders how the original, with the vibrante alveolar múltiple pro

Roots and Wings

Jun 286 min read

ALOYSIUS

Where culture travels through fabric and meaning lingers in the seams ALOYSIUS is a global heritage fashion brand established by Filipino designer and textile artist Joseph Aloysius Montelibano. His creative process and design direction highlight anthropological approaches and artisanal techniques that yield masterful work. ALOYSIUS has produced environmentally responsible products and purposeful exhibitions in relevant cities worldwide since 2010, from runway presentations

Donna Patricia Manio

Jun 2812 min read

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