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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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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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Mervic Vicky Monocillo: Nurse, Performer, Mother, Dreamer, Achiever
From healing hands to standing ovations When you meet Mervic Vicky Monocillo, you are immediately struck by her gentle warmth—the kind of calm presence that could only be honed by years of nursing. But as she begins to talk about her other love with music—her eyes light up, and it becomes abundantly clear: this London-based Filipina is just as much at home onstage as she is on the hospital floor or community nursing. Born and raised in the scenic coastal town of Miagao, Iloil

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Unity in Diversity
Empowering the Filipino diaspora through dialogue and celebration by Aieshah Balmori, Halden, Norway The European Network of Filipino...

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FEDERFIL Italy-Europe: ‘One Voice, One Action’
The Federation of Filipino Communities and Associations in Italy – Europe by Ariel Lachica, Rome, Italy FEDERFIL is a federation of...

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Ariel Lachica: A life of service, sacrifice, and Filipino pride
Empowering OFWs, uniting communities, and honoring our roots by Denissa G. Venturanza “Some are called to serve; others are chosen. I...

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‘Tara, Let’s Talk’
Ireland’s Filipino power couple, Don and Lora Kiram What if we told you that Ireland’s most influential Filipino couple juggles three...

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The Diplomat Who Brought Home Back
How Ambassador Daniel R. Espiritu’s 35-year journey from Cold War battlegrounds to Dublin's Georgian streets rewrote the rules of modern...

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Life After 85
Lydia Deveras enjoys nature and socializing in Stockholm, Sweden Euro-Pinoy seniors are increasing in number in Europe. We would like to...

Rachel Hansen
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Speaking Up
A mission for more diversity in the media By Marina Wetzlmaier Women's Day © Mec Greenie It’s a kind of cliché, but my initial motivation...

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Facing The Cancer Surge
Why Early detection matters more than ever By Dr. Melvin Sanicas, MD MSc MScID MBA FRSPH FRSA Cancer is no longer just a medical...

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