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120th Philippine Independence Day

120th Philippine Independence Day

Jun 12, 2018 General Interest 0

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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„Philippinen-Vorträge“ of Sentro

„Philippinen-Vorträge“ of Sentro

May 19, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on „Philippinen-Vorträge“ of Sentro

In line with the objective of promoting Philippine Culture and Language, the Zentrum für österreichische und philippinische Kultur und Sprache (Sentro ng Kultura at Wika ng Austria at Pilipinas)...
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Four dead after vehicle drives into crowd in Münster, Germany

Four dead after vehicle drives into crowd in Münster, Germany

Apr 07, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Four dead after vehicle drives into crowd in Münster, Germany

Four people are dead and 20 injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd in the western German city of Münster. A police spokeswoman said that the driver had shot himself inside the car after driving...
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PH Bobsled Team in Vienna

PH Bobsled Team in Vienna

Feb 15, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on PH Bobsled Team in Vienna

The Philippines’ first bobsled team made a courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna, Austria on Monday, January 12, 2018. Consul Leilani Feliciano welcomed the team, who competed  in the...
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Filipino Bobsledders Make Successful International Debut in Austria

Filipino Bobsledders Make Successful International Debut in Austria

Feb 15, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Filipino Bobsledders Make Successful International Debut in Austria

Bobsled pilot Rolando Isidro and brakeman Jeffrey de la Cruz, both of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), are the first bobsledders of the Philippines and South East Asia. The pair have been assigned...
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The 62nd opera ball gets exciting like never before

The 62nd opera ball gets exciting like never before

Feb 08, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on The 62nd opera ball gets exciting like never before

Tonight, February 8, 2018, the 62nd Viennese opera ball gets exciting and glamorous like hardly anyone before: Austria’s cheered young Chancellor Sebastian Kurz makes his ball debut and brings...
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Filipino-Belgian Angeline Flor Pua wins Miss Belgium 2018

Filipino-Belgian Angeline Flor Pua wins Miss Belgium 2018

Jan 14, 2018 General Interest Comments Off on Filipino-Belgian Angeline Flor Pua wins Miss Belgium 2018

A Filipino-Belgian from Antwerp Angeline Flor Pua, 22 years-old,  was crowned as the new Miss Belgium 2018.  Angeline was born on April 17, 1995 and is studying aviation. Her dream is to become an...
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Lovelyn Andrade – rising contemporary poet – an interview

Lovelyn Andrade – rising contemporary poet – an interview

Dec 13, 2017 General Interest Comments Off on Lovelyn Andrade – rising contemporary poet – an interview

After reading (and listening)  some parts of her poetry works, I would consider Lovelyn Andrade as  one of the rising contemporary women poets, and a Filipina at that. She possesses a natural...
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Council of Filipino Associations in Austria sponsored Concert for a Cause in RP

Council of Filipino Associations in Austria sponsored Concert for a Cause in RP

Nov 24, 2017 General Interest Comments Off on Council of Filipino Associations in Austria sponsored Concert for a Cause in RP

 Cavite, Philippines  and vienna austria — The Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA) has once again initiated a worthy project in the Philippines. The CFAA sponsored a concert...
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“A Merry Night of Song” – Concert of Abdul Candao and Aries Caces

“A Merry Night of Song” – Concert of Abdul Candao and Aries Caces

Nov 14, 2017 General Interest Comments Off on “A Merry Night of Song” – Concert of Abdul Candao and Aries Caces

Abdul Candao, one of the most talented  Filipino tenors and Aries Caces,  one of the most versatile Filipino concert pianists presented their repertoire “A Merry Night of Song” before Filipino...
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Justice Antonio Carpio gives lecture in Vienna on the West Philippine Sea Conflict

Lifestyle

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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