Day: May 13, 2025

Philippine Embassy in Vienna Concludes Smooth Digital Election Process

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Vienna, Austria – May 12, 2025 – The overseas voting process at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna concluded smoothly as the Special Board of Canvassers (SBOC) officially closed the polls at 1:00 PM today, May 12, 2025. Despite a slight delay in the arrival of necessary election paraphernalia—including SIM cards and USB routers—the digital voting and counting proceeded efficiently, yielding results within hours. Consul General Zoilo Velasco, chairman of the SBOC, convened the board at 9:00 AM to oversee the proceedings. Poll watchers from various Filipino political parties were present…

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Currents of Healing: Mar Balcos on Art Aqua, Heritage, and Resilience

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Mar Balcos, a Filipino artist whose life journey has been shaped by the powerful duality of water, as a source of childhood joy and enduring trauma, emerges as a profound voice in the intersection of art, mental health, and environmental advocacy. In this candid conversation with the Austrian Press, Mar reflects on the personal experiences that inspired the creation of ‘Art Aqua,’ a project that connects the therapeutic flow of art with the essence of water, drawing deeply from the rich cultural heritage of Palawan. From using art as a…

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ENFiD-Austria Recognized at WFWP Global Women’s Peace Network Event

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Vienna, Austria—3 April 2025— The European Network of Filipino Diaspora-Austria (ENFiD-Austria), represented by its chairperson, Maria Zelda Rojas, and press relations officer and ENFiD board director, Sarah Jozelle Rojas, presented a compelling narrative report on their participation in the WFWPI Advocacy Training Workshop held in New York on 8-9 March 2025. Organized by the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI), the workshop brought together 60 +/- global leaders and advocates from 17 countries to deepen their understanding of peacebuilding, policy influence, gender equity, rights, and empowerment, and the ethical…

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Will Pope Leo XIV renounce his salary?

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As Pope Leo XIV assumes his historic role, a practical but symbolic question looms: will he accept the salary formally due to the Bishop of Rome? According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the answer is as yet uncertain, but it could give an indication of the style of his pontificate. The Vatican provides for all the Pope’s material needs, including accommodation, food, health care, travel, and security. In purely technical terms, the Pope is entitled to a monthly salary of around 2,500 euros. However, this sum is largely symbolic…

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