Month: October 2024

Philippine Officials Visit Filipino Nurses in Gmunden, Austria

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Gmunden, Austria — A delegation of high-ranking officials from the Philippines paid a heartfelt visit to Filipino nurses working at Stiftung Liebenau, St. Joseph Nursing Home in Gmunden, Upper Austria. The delegation included Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary for Policy and International Cooperation Patricia Yvonne Caunan, MWO Administrative Officer Ferdinand Capati, DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, MWO Labor Attaché Delmer Cruz, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Arnel Ignacio, and officials from the Philippine Embassy in Vienna. The visit was a show of support and appreciation for the…

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Celebrating 50 Years of Filipino Nurses and        Midwives in Vorarlberg: A Legacy of Care and        Dedication  

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Vorarlberg, Austria— The Filipino nursing community in Vorarlberg marked a significant milestone recently as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their contributions to the region’s healthcare system. Five decades ago, Fr. Eugenio Daberto, a South Tyrolean priest who once served as a parish priest in Antique, Philippines, began a journey that would change the face of healthcare in Vorarlberg. Fr. Daberto facilitated the arrival of Filipino nurses and midwives, whose compassionate care quickly endeared them to employers and patients. Numerous dignitaries attended the anniversary celebration, including Fr. Martina Rüscher, the…

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Why the sirens are wailing all over Austria on Saturday

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Today, October 5, 2024, sirens will be sounding throughout Austria—the annual civil protection test alarm will be sounded between 12 and 12.45 pm., with over 8,200 sirens. Attention, watch out! On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the civil defense test alarm will sound throughout Austria between 12 and 12.45 pm. The test’s purpose is to sensitize the population to emergencies and test the functioning of the alarm systems. “In order to ensure that the population understands the necessity of this test alarm, it is necessary to draw attention to this alarm…

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First rain, then comes the golden fall

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Here is the detailed forecast for today and the coming days. A warm front brings autumn heatThe north side of the Alps and the northeast will be dominated by dense clouds, and rain will fall from time to time. However, this will mostly be light rain, bringing only small amounts. The snow line will initially be lower but will rise to an altitude of around 1300 to 1800 meters during the day. In contrast, the weather on the southern side of the Alps and in southern Austria will be friendlier.…

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Up to 25 degrees: the golden fall is here

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Fog and sunshine alternate, while precipitation can also be expected at higher altitudes. In this article, you can find out what to expect in terms of weather in the coming days. Autumnal weather dominates the coming daysVienna. The coming days in Austria will be dominated by autumnal weather. Rainfall is expected until Saturday in particular, especially in the higher regions of the country. From Monday, the weather will be characterized by fog patches in the morning hours, which will partly clear during the day. Friday: Dense clouds and rainOn Friday,…

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Worth several thousand euros: new €2 coin is highly sought after by collectors

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There are some rarities among coin collectors. A new 2-euro coin commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Paulskirche constitution has now triggered hype among collectors. This is the new highly coveted collector’s coinA new 2-euro coin was produced for the 175th anniversary of the Paulskirche constitution. A total of 30 million copies have been issued, causing a stir in the world of coin collectors. The reverse of the coin depicts St. Paul’s Church with the words “Paulskirchenverfassung 1849”. At the bottom is the year in which the coin was issued:…

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Solar storm alarm: huge eruptions are heading for Earth

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On October 1 and 2, the second strongest eruption of the current 25th solar cycle to date was recorded. This was classified as X7.1 (R3 – strong) by the US space weather observers of NASA and NOAA. A solar storm warning has been issued due to the coronal mass ejection. Radio interference possibleIf the particles arrive on the side of the Earth facing the sun, there could be around one hour of radio interference, which could affect radio transmissions over a large area via shortwave. There is also the possibility…

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PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT BRINGS SERVICES CLOSER TO FILIPINOS, OPENS MIGRANT WORKERS OFFICE IN VIENNA

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29 September 2024 – Consistent with the Philippine government’s efforts to bring its services closer to the Filipino people, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) opened a Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Vienna, which was launched during a Town Hall Meeting with the Filipino Community in Vienna.  DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac led the opening of the MWO together with Philippine Ambassador Evangelina A. Bernas, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Arnel Ignacio, DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan, and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Maria Elena Algabre.  In…

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How do you clean drinking bottles properly?

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Bacteria, algae, mold: if they find a warm and humid climate, they can multiply easily—and, in the worst case,, can become a health risk. This can also happen in the drinking bottle, into which germs get through our saliva and the ambient air. TÜV, therefore, advises that drinking bottles that are used daily should also be cleaned daily. This can be done in a few simple steps, such as rinsing the bottle with hot water and a little washing-up liquid. However, cleaning is even more thorough if you use a…

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