Category: People and Places

Philippine Charge d’Affaires Irene Susan Natividad inducted and congratulated the new set of officers of the Philippine Association of Niederösterreich (PANÖ). In her remarks, Hon. Irene Susan Natividad lauded the PANÖ for its dedicated efforts in promoting the identity and welfare of Filipinos living in this Federal State of Austria. She also commended their efforts to foster unity and cooperation within the Filipino-Austrian Community. Hon. Irene Susan Natividad likewise congratulated the PANÖ  Officers and members for their benevolent projects that support the needy in the Philippines. She praised the group…

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GMUNDEN, STADL PAURA – after a year of taking bureaucratic hurdles, the time has come: All seven candidates received one “Red-White-Red card “as skilled nurses are now allowed to work at the Liebenau in Upper Austria. After they arrived in Vienna at the beginning of October, representatives of the Austrian Economic Chambers warmly welcomed them as well as the Philippine Embassy, followed by a ceremonial welcome from the staff of Gmunden and Stadl-Paura. Qualified and professionally experienced “We are very pleased to be the first employer accredited in the Philippines…

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On Sunday evening, October 30, 2022, an Illuminated Procession took place at the grounds of the Pfarre Herz Jesu, Töllergasse, in Vienna’s 21st District, marking the end of the Rosary month, October. The parishioners and other friends from other parishes and devotees of Our Lady of Manaoag participated in the procession of lights.“As a parish, we pray the rosary tonight,” said parish vicar Fr. Josef Giggenbacher in his welcome prayer. “I am truly pleased that you have found your way here today. With our prayers, we take our intentions before…

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The Kapunongan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria conducted on October 22, 2022, its 33rd Anniversary with a Gala Night at the Arcotel Vienna. “We thank you, Lord, for giving us this unique opportunity to celebrate this 33rd Anniversary of our association. We want to express our gratitude through the display of the richness of our culture through songs and dances. It is our simple expression in preserving our rich culture and traditions, “Alex Chiong said in his invocation. He likewise thanked the new generations of KBAs for their time and…

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Mr. Tommy Aquino, a Philippine-born artist living in Vienna, conducted another  Painting Workshop last October 15, 2022, at PIUS – PARSCH – PLATZ. 2, 1210 Vienna. Several Filipino and Austrian budding artists joined the half-day art workshop. „These Kids have their unique talent to show! First, I would like to thank my very supportive wife, Katherine Sudaria Aquino, for all her effort in managing this special event and with my children,“ Aquino said. The Pinoy „Picasso“ extended his gratitude to the parents who decided to let their children experience the…

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The starting signal has been given for the 60th edition of Austria’s largest film festival: Viennale 2022 kicked off on Thursday. Viennale opens film roundup with “Vera.” Program highlights at ViennaleWith the traditional opening gala in the Gartenbaukino, Austria’s largest film festival, the Viennale, started its 60th edition on Thursday evening. Until November 1, a good 120 films can now be experienced in Vienna’s city center cinemas. “Welcome to the International Festival Week of the most interesting films of 2022,” director Eva Sangiorgi welcomed the audience with a wink –…

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Vienna, October 22, 2022 – Hundreds of Filipinos and Austrian friends gathered at the Haus der Begegnung in Vienna’s 10th District to witness different cultural presentations of the other provinces in the Cordillera Region dubbed as  Gotad Ad  Ifugao. Gotad Ad is an Ifugao word that means a large gathering for thanksgiving or merrymaking. The cultural event featured different cultural dances like the Kiangan Courtship Dance, Dinuyya Folk Dance, Batawa, Pattong, and Pinanyuan.   In her inspirational message, Charge d Affaires Irene Susan Natividad expressed her gratitude for the chance…

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In times of an emerging shortage of skilled nursing staff throughout Austria, looking abroad offers a promising approach to recruiting dedicated professionals. After months of preparation, The PH Embassy in Vienna, led by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Irene Susan B. Natividad, in cooperation with PH Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Milan, was able to welcome the newest batch of Filipino healthcare professionals to Austria. A breakfast reception took place on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna as a welcome gesture for the newly arrived Filipino nurses. A…

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Vienna, Austria, 8 October 2022 – Despite the seemingly cold October weather, Pinays in traditional dirndl dresses (fluffy-sleeved dress topped by a peasant blouse that comes in various cuts which, depending on the inclination of the wearer, can go from conservatively buttoned or plungingly bosom-revealing) marched to the premises of the Parish Garden of Leopoldau in 21th District Vienna,  to join the Bikol Society in Austria Filipino Oktoberfest. “This year’s Oktoberfest will be a milestone not only for the Bicol Society but also for the organization’s objectives of promoting charitable…

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