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PH Embassy, OWWA Christmas Event Draws 1,400 OFWs in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR 11 December 2018 – Nearly 1,400 Filipinos in Malaysia flocked to the “Pamaskong Kat-OWWA-an 2018”, filling the Komplex Kraft (Craft Complex) in Kuala Lumpur to the brim, in…

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PH Embassy Lights Up Christmas in the Holy Land

TEL AVIV 11 December 2018 — Filipinos in Israel came together to welcome the start of the Christmas season, as the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, in collaboration with the…

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PH Embassy in London Brings Together PH, UK Creatives in 1st PH Embassy Hangout

LONDON 29 November 2018 – Close to a hundred creative hub managers, social entrepreneurs, artists, and designers gathered at the Philippine Embassy in London to network, share ideas, and discuss…

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PH Represented in Global Forum of Young Diplomats in Russia

MOSCOW 21 November 2018 — As part of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) thrust to engage other ministries in various formats, junior Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) took part in…

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“Feel Pinas” Parol-Making Workshop Kicks off Fil-Am Christmas Season in New York

NEW YORK, 17 November 2018 – The Philippine Consulate General New York, in cooperation with the Department of Tourism in New York and the Filipino School of New York and…

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Filipino Designer Finalist in Brisbane Fashion Designer of the Year

BRISBANE 12 November 2018 – Filipino designer Ia Coca was one of the top 8 designers who are in the running to win the Brisbane Fashion Designer of the Year.…

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“Manila Steps” Inaugurated to Honor First Filipinos in South Africa

PRETORIA 12 November 2018 – To honor the first Filipinos who arrived and settled in South Africa in the 1800s, the Philippine Embassy in Pretoria joined in inaugurating the “Manila…

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PH Places 2nd in ASEAN Data Science Explorer 2018

SINGAPORE 12 November 2018 – Two Education students of the Nueva Ecija University of Science & Technology, Jade O. Hizon and John Rusty T. Perena, won second place at the…

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Filipino Indie Films Shown in 34th Warsaw Int’l Film Fest

Three Filipino independent filmmakers participated in the 34th Warsaw International Film Fest held in Warsaw from 12 to 21 October 2018. Directors Brillante Mendoza, Khavn de la Cruz and Louie…

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PH’s Lumpiang Shanghai, Turon Showcased in “A Taste of Diplomacy”

WASHINGTON, D.C. 08 November 2018 — The Philippine Embassy, through Sentro Rizal Washington, D.C., made a successful collaboration with YMCA Anthony Bowen on the latter’s newest cooking program entitled “A…

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Department of Tourism Promotes PH in Portugal

LISBON 09 November 2018 — To present and promote the Philippines as a travel destination for the Portuguese market and facilitate the development of linkages between Portuguese travel agencies and…

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PH Embassy in Lisbon Showcases PH Traditional Games at São Roque Arts Center

LISBON 09 November 2018 – The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal showcased Philippine traditional games such as dama, sungka, yoyo, and patintero during the launch of the São Roque Arts…

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Lechon Ice Cream and the Reinvention of Filipino Cuisine

LONDON 09 November 2018 —There’s a new Filipino restaurant poised to take over the London food scene. Kinilaw & Buko, an intimate 42-cover restaurant and cocktail bar opened on 23…

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Filipino is Barchester’s Nurse of the Year

06 November 2018 LONDON—A Filipino nurse at Lynde House in Richmond was recently recognized as the Nurse of the Year at the 2018 Barchester Care Awards. Ridel Francisco landed at…

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Filipino Artists in France Highlight Good Pinoy Traits in Exhibit

PARIS 31 October 2018 — Filipino artists Dhon Dela Paz, Francis Eric Dimarucut, and Nior Salonga highlighted Filipino traits—deep love for family, hard work, and an optimistic view of life—in…

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Filipino Culture Shines in Chile’s Fiesta De Las Naciones

MALLOCO 31 October 2018 — The Philippine booth and its live demonstration of the ancient Filipino martial art of Kali were crowd favorites and main touristic draws during the recently…

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Avante-Garde Exhibitions Featured in Art Trek 12

SINGAPORE 31 October 2018 —The Philippine Embassy in Singapore’s Art Trek, an annual cultural event, showcased its sixth and seventh exhibitions on 04 October 2018 at the Utterly Art Gallery…

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Candon City, Kauai County Sign Friendship City Relationship

HONOLULU 29 October 2018 – With the aim to bring their peoples closer through sharing of ideas and increased cooperation in areas such as agriculture, tourism, trade, and culture, Candon…

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PH Consulate General Honors Early Fil-Am Immigrant Photographer at San Francisco Exhibit

SAN FRANCISCO 23 October 2018 — Emphasizing the significance of love and respect among Filipino-Americans of their Filipino roots, Philippine Consul General Henry S. Bensurto, Jr. graced the opening of…

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PH Consulate General in NY Welcomes Filipino Fashion Designer

NEW YORK 29 October 2018 – A Filipino fashion designer and milliner who won a fashion design competition in New York was warmly welcomed at the Philippine Center on 10…

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PH Embassy, OWWA Christmas Event Draws 1,400 OFWs in Malaysia

PH Embassy Lights Up Christmas in the Holy Land

PH Embassy in London Brings Together PH, UK Creatives in 1st PH Embassy Hangout

PH Represented in Global Forum of Young Diplomats in Russia

“Feel Pinas” Parol-Making Workshop Kicks off Fil-Am Christmas Season in New York

Filipino Designer Finalist in Brisbane Fashion Designer of the Year

“Manila Steps” Inaugurated to Honor First Filipinos in South Africa

PH Places 2nd in ASEAN Data Science Explorer 2018

Filipino Indie Films Shown in 34th Warsaw Int’l Film Fest

PH’s Lumpiang Shanghai, Turon Showcased in “A Taste of Diplomacy”

Department of Tourism Promotes PH in Portugal

PH Embassy in Lisbon Showcases PH Traditional Games at São Roque Arts Center

Lechon Ice Cream and the Reinvention of Filipino Cuisine

Filipino is Barchester’s Nurse of the Year

Filipino Artists in France Highlight Good Pinoy Traits in Exhibit

Filipino Culture Shines in Chile’s Fiesta De Las Naciones

Avante-Garde Exhibitions Featured in Art Trek 12

Candon City, Kauai County Sign Friendship City Relationship

PH Consulate General Honors Early Fil-Am Immigrant Photographer at San Francisco Exhibit

PH Consulate General in NY Welcomes Filipino Fashion Designer

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Provincial Tourism Office Assesses Ayungon’s Potential Ecotourism Sites

Lasang Lokal, Proudly Pico Celebrates Batangas Beef in Its Penultimate Episode

Cyan Modern Kitchen Unveils The Weekend Collection: A Curated Series of Themed Dinner Experiences at Lanson Place Mall of Asia

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos

Franchise Association Launches First-Ever Visayas Franchise Conference 2026 – Igniting Growth: Visayas and Beyond

The 2026 Franchise Negosyo Roadshow Begins: “Franchise Negosyo Visayas Expo” Opens in Cebu