Category: People and Places

Some members of the Association of Pangasinenses in Austria gathered together to help a cleaning project of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (Pfarre Herz Jesu) in Vienna’s 21st District, Töllergasse 9. Fr. Joseph Giggenbacher, the parish priest is very glad that a part of the filipino community in Vienna actively participates in church projects and activities in the parish. Before the outbreak of the corona pandemic, the Association of Pangasinenses in Austria had been meeting together in the church and parish hall for their meetings and services in honor…

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Vienna, 6  February 2021 – Members of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria): Maria Zelda “Marizel” Magistrado ROJAS (Chairperson), Rosa Maria “Johmarie” Somera (Secretary), Dorcas “Dorcy” Navarette Aigner (Treasurer) and Ana Maria “Minnie” Langer (Auditor) participated at the Virtual Annual General Assembly (e-AGA) of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora (EU) on 6 February 2021, via zoom. The e-AGA attended by almost 50 participants from 13 European countries, commenced with a Roll Call by the Assembly Moderator, Marizel Rojas (Austria), followed by the Presentation of the Agenda and…

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Vienna, 8  February 2021 – The newly inducted Executive Board (EB) of the Philippine Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) paid a virtual courtesy call on Chargé d´Affaires a.i., Deputy Chief of Mission (CDA/DCM)  of the Philippine Embassy (PE) in Austria, Consul General (ConGen) Deena Joy AMATONG to present its Two Year Plan for 2021-2022 (2YP-21-22) and discuss continuing partnership with the Philippine Embassy (PE). Also present at the meeting were First Secretary and Consul Ma. Carmela Teresa CABREIRA and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Patricia MILLA. The meeting started…

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The wait for the new James Bond film continues. The 007 makers announced that “No Time To Die” will not be released worldwide until October 8. The start of the agent thriller with Daniel Craig had already been postponed several times because of the ongoing pandemic. In many countries, movie theaters are currently closed. James Bond fans are now used to the wait. Originally, the premiere of “No Time to Die” should have already taken place in October 2019. Because of a change in the director’s chair – from Danny…

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The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) inducted its newly elected set of officers at a virtual oath-taking ceremony held via zoom in Vienna, Austria on 9 January 2021. Assuming their posts as Officers and Executive Board Members of PACES for a two year term are: Ms. Maria Zelda “Marizel” Rojas as President Ms. Priscila Ramo-Confiado, Vice President for Internal Affairs  Mr. Franz Berner, Vice President for External Affairs Ms. Robee Sallegue, Secretary Ms. Nilsa Fischer, Treasurer Ms. Jane Abaya and Mr. Rodolfo Quevenco, Auditors Mr. Efren Abaya, Chair, Scholarship…

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Austria closes 45 smaller border crossings with the Czech Republic and Slovakia as of 0:00 Thursday. “In order to maintain public peace, order and security”, border traffic at the border crossing points will be completely stopped, the corresponding decree of the Ministry of the Interior states. Affected are for example the crossings Gmünd – České Velenice, Hardegg – Čižov, Haugschlag – Smrčná, Angern-March – Zahorska Ves or Hainburg – Devin. Austria has already been controlling the borders with the Czech Republic and Slovakia since Saturday due to the high Corona…

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Vienna, Austria – Food plays a major role in promoting a country’s national identity and culture. But while millions of Filipinos live and work in countries around the world–with a considerable number employed in the hospitality industry–Filipino cuisine has yet to make its mark overseas. Recipe for keeps aims to change that. To promote and encourage greater appreciation of Filipino cooking traditions,  ENFID-Austria (the European Network of Filipino Diaspora) came out with Recipes for keeps and aims  to boost the Philippines’ standing among the world’s best cuisines. The book  has…

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It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of a good friend – MANUEL SARMIENTO. The Philippine Press/Austrian Press extends its deepest condolences to Ka Manny`s family at this difficult time. Ka Manny your friends mourn with you and celebrate the extraordinary life of your remarkable contribution to the upliftment of the rights of the Filipino workers. Below are some postings on the Facebook Wall of Manuel Sarmiento, extending their condolences and at the same time paying tribute to Ka Manny’s Legacy as a leader. “Still in…

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Filipino leaders and dedicated individuals and friends rolled out steps to building a “PHILIPPINEN HAUS” (Tahanang Pilipino) in Vienna, Austria. For the past decade, a Philippine House is a project that the growing Filipino community in Vienna has decided to work on together for the benefit of both Filipinos and friends from the multi-cultural community of Austria. “Tahanang Pilipino” will serve as a haven and headquarters for Filipino community activities and programs.  The construction of  a Philippine House would be unifying and serve as a proud testimony of the sacrifices,…

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