Category: People and Places

Vienna, Austria — November 2025 — The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) will hold a benefit concert featuring outstanding Philippine-Austrian musicians on Saturday, 15 November 2025, at 18:00H, at Kattus Sektkellerei, Billrothstrasse 51, 1190 Vienna. The event, which is now fully booked, will blend classical elegance with contemporary flair in a celebration of music’s power to unite cultures and inspire hope. Proceeds from the concert will go toward PACES’ scholarship programs supporting Filipino students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)…

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Vienna, Austria — November 10, 2025 — Austrian-based Filipino singer, musical star, and comedian Vincent Bueno has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support victims of Supertyphoon Uwan (international name Fung-Wong), which has devastated large parts of the Philippines. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Bueno made a direct appeal to his followers and the public: “I’m really the last person to ask for money, but this time I’m seriously asking for your help. You have probably heard about the latest super typhoon that devastated large parts of the Philippines, and now…

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Vienna, Austria — Fortepino AT, a Filipino remittance company based in Vienna, in cooperation with the Filipino Catholic Community, proudly presents the special screening of the Filipino film “𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓, 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐘𝐄” on November 15–16, 2025, at 15:00 UHR in the Hollywood Megaplex Gasometer, Vienna. The film tells a heartfelt story of love, family, and hope—themes that resonate deeply with Filipinos both at home and abroad. But this event is more than just a movie screening. It’s an act of compassion, a collective effort to reach out and help. Under…

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Vienna, Austria — Music lovers in Vienna are in for an unforgettable experience this November. The Song Weavers Philippines, a multi-award-winning choir from Manila, will bring their world-class harmonies to the Austrian capital for three special charity concerts. Under the baton of Alfred Allan Samonte, artistic director of the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Song Weavers will perform a vibrant mix of classical choral works, beloved Filipino folk songs, and modern arrangements. Their performances are more than concerts—they are heartfelt celebrations of unity and culture. With their signature warmth and…

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Vienna, Austria – October 31, 2025 — The Global Save Life Foundation (GSLF) marked Halloween with a thrilling twist this year, hosting its annual Spooky Halloween Costume Party at Salvatorianerplatz 1, 1100 Vienna. The event combined frightful fun with heartfelt purpose, bringing together community members for an evening of music, dancing, and generosity. Guests arrived in their creepiest, funniest, and most creative costumes, filling the venue with laughter and Halloween spirit. A highlight of the night was the Best Costume Award, where one lucky participant took home a fabulous prize…

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Vienna, Austria — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), led by Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, met with Austrian Minister Wolfgang Harttsmanndorfer of the Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism to further enhance bilateral labor cooperation and open new employment opportunities for Filipino workers in Austria. During the meeting, both officials reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen and broaden Philippine–Austrian labor relations, building on the 2023 bilateral agreements on the recruitment of professional and skilled workers, including nurses. Minister Harttsmanndorfer expressed Austria’s strong interest in expanding its recruitment of Filipino…

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Vienna, Austria – October 28, 2025 — The Global Save Life Foundation is set to light up Vienna this Halloween with its annual Spooky Halloween Costume Party, an evening of frightful fun with a heartwarming purpose. The event will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Salvatorianerplatz 1, 1100 Vienna, starting at 5:00 PM (17:00 Uhr). Guests are invited to don their creepiest, funniest, or most creative costumes for a night filled with music, dancing, spooky treats, and community spirit. The highlight of the evening will be a Best…

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Vienna, Austria — October 2025 – More than a dozen Filipinos joined the culmination activity of the Month of the Holy Rosary at the Parish of the Heart of Jesus in Vienna’s 21st District, adding their voices to a solemn celebration that carried an international tone and a powerful message of peace. The event, held on Sunday evening, brought together parishioners in prayer and song. Reflecting the diverse community spirit of the parish, one of the Rosary stations was prayed in English, while several hymns were also sung in the…

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The Filipino community in Austria warmly welcomed Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac during a special “Kumustahan with Sec Hans” gathering held in Vienna. The event brought together overseas Filipinos, community leaders, and migrant advocates for an open and meaningful dialogue. Filipinos shared their experiences, challenges, and suggestions on how government programs could further support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. In response, Secretary Cacdac outlined the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) major initiatives, including the agency’s ongoing digitalization efforts, expansion of the OFW Hospital’s services, the AKSYON Fund for…

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