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Balikbayan Visa privilage for former Pinoys and their families

Balikbayan Visa privilage for former Pinoys and their families

Jan 13, 2019 General Interest 0

MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI)  reminded  recently the public of the bounds of the “Balikbayan Program” intended for former Filipinos visiting the country. “Under...
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Philippinen – Vortrag about the achievements and challenges of two Philippine NGOs

Philippinen – Vortrag about the achievements and challenges of two Philippine NGOs

Nov 12, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Philippinen – Vortrag about the achievements and challenges of two Philippine NGOs

The Sentro ng Kultura at Wika ng Austria at Pilipinas  is very pleased to organize another  Symposium  on December 4, 2018 at the Institute  for Social and Cultural Anthropology of the University...
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Miss Earth 2018 Pageant crowned Melanie Mader as Miss Earth Air

Miss Earth 2018 Pageant crowned Melanie Mader as Miss Earth Air

Nov 03, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Miss Earth 2018 Pageant crowned Melanie Mader as Miss Earth Air

MANILA, Philippines – Miss Earth 2018 came to a close with a new set of winners who were crowned on Saturday, November 3, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco from the...
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Mark Agpas – rising Filipino Rock Star in Europe

Mark Agpas – rising Filipino Rock Star in Europe

Nov 02, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Mark Agpas – rising Filipino Rock Star in Europe

The Philippine-European Press brings some parts of the interview with Mark Agpas before the final Show of  Austrian television “Die Grosse Chance” (the big Chance) in  October 2012. ...
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HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED MY 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED MY 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Oct 12, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED MY 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

eI am still reeling, dizzy and in awe at the turnout, events, performances and overall success of my 50th Birthday last October 6, 2018 at the grounds of Pfarre Leopoldau, 21. District, Vienna. The...
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Filipino Folkloric Group joined the Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue in Vienna

Filipino Folkloric Group joined the Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue in Vienna

Sep 16, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Filipino Folkloric Group joined the Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue in Vienna

The Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue was held on September 8, 2018 at different locations in Vienna. The opening ceremony and traditional custome show was staged at the Vienna City Hall. This...
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Engage Culture and Embrace Diversity in ICDO’s Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue

Engage Culture and Embrace Diversity in ICDO’s Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue

Sep 03, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Engage Culture and Embrace Diversity in ICDO’s Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue

Celebrate Vienna as a culturally diverse mecca on September 8th, 2018, through the Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue. ICDO will be hosting the opening ceremony and traditional costume show at...
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Filipino-French footballer celebrates World Cup win

Filipino-French footballer celebrates World Cup win

Jul 16, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Filipino-French footballer celebrates World Cup win

The French National Men’s Football team  defeated Croatia, 4-2 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final. It was only France’s second time to hoist the World Cup trophy, twenty years after their...
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FIFA World Cup 2018 Prize Money

FIFA World Cup 2018 Prize Money

Jul 12, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on FIFA World Cup 2018 Prize Money

FIFA has announced the 2018 FIFA World Cup prize money pool where they have allocated record $791 million for prize money, payments to clubs and player insurance fee. $400 million will be purely...
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120th Philippine Independence Day

120th Philippine Independence Day

Jun 12, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on 120th Philippine Independence Day

The Philippines will celebrate its 120th Independence Day to commemorate its independence from colonial Spain.  Also known as “Araw ng Kasarinlan” or “Araw ng Kalayaan,” it is an annual...
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Justice Antonio Carpio gives lecture in Vienna on the West Philippine Sea Conflict

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Filipino Oktoberfest held in Vienna

Filipino Oktoberfest held in Vienna

Oct 07, 2017 Comments Off on Filipino Oktoberfest held in Vienna

Vienna, Austria, October 7, 2017 – Despite of the cold  October weather, Pinays in traditional dirndl dresses (fluffy-sleeved dress topped by a peasant blouse that comes in various cuts which, depending on the inclination of the wearer, can go from conservatively-buttoned or plungingly...
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Pinay Entrepreneur celebrates thanksgiving of fashion boutique in Vienna

Pinay Entrepreneur celebrates thanksgiving of...

Nov 25, 2016 Comments Off on Pinay Entrepreneur celebrates thanksgiving of fashion boutique in Vienna

Getting in touch with John and Marijo Eleazar

Getting in touch with John and Marijo Eleazar

Aug 15, 2016 Comments Off on Getting in touch with John and Marijo Eleazar

Visit to Medjugorje

Visit to Medjugorje

Aug 03, 2015 Comments Off on Visit to Medjugorje

Enjoying a day in Trogir, Croatia

Enjoying a day in Trogir, Croatia

Aug 03, 2015 Comments Off on Enjoying a day in Trogir, Croatia

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