June 2022 Archives

Flower Offering Ceremony in front of Vienna’s City Hall in commemoration of the 124th Philippine Independence Day Celebration

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022 admin

Vienna, Austria. One hundred twenty-four years ago, the Philippines was freed from the clout of Western power. Filipinos, wherever they may be, never forget to look for different ways to celebrate the country’s independence. In Vienna, Austria, a Floral Offering Ceremony at the garden of the Vienna City Capitol has been initiated by the Philippine Austrian Cultural Society (PACES) under the leadership of Ms. Marizel Rojas, President of PACES. In 1998, on the celebration of the Philippine Centennial Anniversary of the Philippine Independence, a Catalpa Tree was planted in the eastern…

Sunday: Corona numbers continue to rise – 2,989 new infections

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022 admin

Corona numbers in Austria are rising and rising. Instead of a summer break, there are 2,989 new infections on Sunday, a dramatic development.Corona numbers continue to rise. Virus cases are blatantly taking off, despite significantly fewer tests. Already on Thursday, there was a sharp jump upwards. Five thousand one hundred forty-four positive findings were registered, almost twice as many as in the previous week. On Friday, the trend continued. Four thousand two hundred seventy-one positive results were documented. A week earlier, it was “only” 3,211 new infections. This increase continues…

124th Commemoration of Philippine Independence

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022 admin

Every June 12, Filipinos in the Philippines and worldwide commemorate the Philippine Independence Day, commemorating the Philippines’ declaration of independence from Spain. History before the formal conclusion of the Spanish-American War, Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippines from Spain on June 12, 1898. However, this declaration was neither recognized by the United States, Spain, or other nations. The Spanish government ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris in consideration for an indemnity for Spanish expenses…

Expert warns of double Corona wave in Austria

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022 admin

The National Immunization Panel (NIG) comes into a discussion about the fourth Corona vaccination. It is known that when autumn comes, temperatures drive people indoors again. It provides the ideal breeding ground for the virus to multiply and cause another wave of infection – that’s what experience shows. Currently, the numbers are on the rise again. Therefore, would it not be advisable to advise vaccination now to forestall the impending autumn wave? This is against the background that the vaccine adapted to Omicron by Moderna seems to produce better antibody…

WHO: vaccination provides 85 percent protection against monkeypox

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022 admin

According to WHO, once commonly used, smallpox vaccination is 85 percent effective against monkeypox infection. Meanwhile, the number of reported cases in countries outside Africa continues to rise. It reported this in Geneva on Saturday, citing studies. Routine smallpox vaccination was halted after smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980. Deaths from monkeypox can occur primarily in young children and people with compromised immune systems, such as those infected with HIV, WHO reported. No deaths have been reported outside Africa since the first cases began mid-May. According to studies, more than…

4,107 new infections in Austria on Saturday

June 11, 2022June 12, 2022 admin

Four new deaths were associated with Covid 19 infection.From Friday to Saturday, 4,107 new infections were registered in Austria. This is above the 7-day average of 3,384 infections. The 7-day incidence rises to 266.14. In the past 24 hours, 50,888 tests were performed. The positive rate is 8.07 percent. Currently, there are 43,273 active Corona cases in Austria. In addition, there are four new deaths. This means that 18,694 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died across Austria. Currently, 473 patients are being treated in the hospital. In intensive care units,…

Filipinos in Austria: Celebrating 124 Years of Philippine Independence

June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 admin

VIENNA, Austria – Hundreds of Filipinos based in Austria will participate in the festivities to mark the 124th Declaration of the Philippine Independence Day here. On June 4, 2022, the Filipino community in Austria, led by the _Council of Filipino Associations in Austria in cooperation with the Philippine embassy, held the Independence day ball at the Marriott Hotel, Vienna. The Philippine Embassy in Austria, led by Chargé d’ affairs, a.i. Irene Susan B. Natividad attended the Philippine Independence Day Ball. CDA Natividad lauded the CFAA for its inspiring humanitarian work…

124th Philippine Independence

June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 admin

June and July 2022 – two significant Pinoy events are taking place during these months – celebrating Philippine Independence Day and Barrio Fiesta.These wonderful occasions bring us together. We must set aside our differences and think as one people, one nation!This sense of unity and having a common heritage should keep Filipinos in Austria together. This sense of community will allow us to face the tremendous challenges confronting our lives as Filipinos living in a foreign land.We have heard and read the lessons of unity many times before. But it…

How dangerous is a blue light on smartphones?

June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 admin

The blue light emitted by smartphones, tablets, and computers has been considered harmful. But according to a recent study might be less dangerous than thought. We’re exposed to it all the time, but scientists are undecided about what effects blue light has on our health. What’s certain is that blue light has a long-term impact on children’s brains and is also bad for our eyes. But a new study finds answers to more questions. Is blue light harmful? We often hear that this light emitted by smartphones, tablets, and computers…