Advisory No. 01-2024 – Indicative Schedule of Consular Outreach Mission for 2024
Quirino, Antique, and Tarlac Products and Crafts at Center Stage in Frankfurt
31 January 2024 – Philippine design and home furniture, décor, and crafts from the provinces of Quirino, Antique, and Tarlac were the limelight of the Philippine presence at this year’s edition of Ambiente, the premier international consumer goods fair organized annually in Frankfurt. More than 40 Philippine exporters participated in the fair.
The Philippine pavilion organized by DESIGN Philippines proudly placed Filipino craftsmanship, elegantly aligned with current market demands, at the forefront to further position the Philippines as a sourcing destination for finely crafted products for the world market.
The furniture, lamps and lighting, home decor, and holiday pieces collectively highlighted a natural and handicraft flair, paired with clean lines, modern silhouettes, and textures designed to captivate both in form and function, and highlighted the sustainability stories behind the Philippine products.
DESIGN Philippines also placed the spotlight on Antique and Quirino as two emerging hubs that offer crafts that elevate indoor and outdoor spaces.
Quirino’s display showcased 11 brands that preserve the culture and traditions of the tribes and communities local to the province, including intricate fossilized flowers, bags, fashion items, furniture, and handmade wooden decor.
The creations from Antique, developed under the theme of “Hantique” to highlight the hands that craft the artfully woven pieces of the region, were the result of a collaboration between 10 MSMEs and artisanal communities with the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP) and Department of Trade and Industry-Antique, with the support of the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, who is committed to bringing Antique’s craftsmanship and creativity to the global stage.
The Tarlac Province Pavilion, which was supported by the Provincial Government of Tarlac, similarly featured a collection of 12 companies that showcase the culture, natural resources, and design abilities of the province’s craftspeople.
Ambiente is the largest consumer goods trade fair outside of Asia, attracting over 3,000 exhibitors from 150 countries annually.
In Ambiente 2023, DESIGN Philippines generated USD 2.73 million in sales (around Php 152,675,250) with only 30 participating companies. For 2024, with even more exporters participating in the fair, DESIGN Philippines is hoping to generate an even larger amount of sales from the fair. END
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List of Applicants Approved by the RERB After Consolidation for the Period 01 October to 31 December 2023
In compliance with Section 43.a of COMELEC Resolution No. 10833 promulgated 07 September 2022, Frankfurt PCG wishes to notify the public of the following List of Applicants Approved by the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) in relation to the continuing registration of qualified overseas Filipinos for purposes of the 2025 National and Local Elections for the period 01 October to 31 December 2023:
“SINULOG’ WELL ALIVE AMONG FILIPINOS IN GERMANY
Thanks to the Filipino Catholic Communities in Baden Wuerttemberg, Hesse and North Rhine Westphalia, “Pit Senyor” reverberated in three separate Sinulog celebrations in Germany. In Rottenburg, Baden Wuerttemberg, the festival drew in 1,500 attendees, while the celebrations in Bad Homburg, Hesse and Sankt Augustin, North Rhine Westphalia attracted hundreds of Filipino-Germans. The Sinulog parades on German streets mirrored the dancing across Cebu. The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt also took to the streets to join the vibrant Filipino communities in the revelry. END
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“Love the Philippines” debuts at CMT 2024 in Stuttgart
15 January 2024 – This year’s edition of the Caravaning, Motor, Touristik (CMT) fair, the world’s largest public fair for tourism and leisure, opened at the Messe Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg on 13 January with the Philippines as the Featured Country.
Baden-Württemberg’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, the Lord Mayor of Stuttgart Dr. Frank Nopper, and Messe Stuttgart President Roland Bleinroth personally visited the Philippine pavilion.
Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos took the stage to introduce the “Love the Philippines” campaign. She highlighted that the Filipino advantage is its peoples’ special ability to “soothe and fill anxious hearts weary of crises, uncertainty and worry”.
At the Philippine pavilion, fairgoers can book their favorite travel package to the Philippines, enjoy the traditional dance shows by the Sindaw Philippines Performing Arts Guild and taste Filipino food, including samples of kapeng barako and roasted pili nuts.
The Philippine booth at stand B11 in Hall 4 of Messe Stuttgart will remain open to welcome travelers looking for their next adventure until the close of the CMT fair on 21 January 2024. END…
Antipolo Artist Bags 2024 Rizal Wine Label Grand Prize
The final judging took place in Wilhelmsfeld, Germany on January 19th, 2024 by the Philippine Consul General from Frankfurt, H.E. Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos, the Mayor of Wilhelmsfeld Dr. Tobias Dangel, the Chapter Commander of the Knights of Rizal Heidelberg Chapter, Herbert Ehses guided by the Owner of Magkaisa – Asian Fine Arts, Klaus W. Hartung.
The Filipino artist John Paul Antido (called Jabs) from Antipolo City in Rizal with his entry convinced finally with the overall composition and details inserted in the artwork. From the vicarage, the fountain, the flags, the wine grapes, the seal of Wilhelmsfeld, the Noli Me Tangere and the ink pen all in one very detailed artwork.
The Grand Prize Winner of the Rizal Wine Label Competition and winning the grand prize of 50.000 PHP, a ticket to Germany and return plus accommodation, a Rizal medal, and one sample of the new edition of the Rizal Wine with the artwork as the label on the bottle including a reception at the Municipality of Wilhelmsfeld.
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NOTICE OF RERB HEARING WITH LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR THE PERIOD 01 OCTOBER TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
In compliance with Section 43.a of COMELEC Resolution No. 10833 promulgated 07 September 2022, Frankfurt PCG wishes to notify the public of the following schedule of Hearing of its Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) in relation to the continuing registration of qualified overseas Filipinos for purposes of the 2025 National and Local Elections:
Notice of Hearing with List of Applicants for the Period 01 October to 31 December 2023
Commemoration of Rizal Day, 30 December 2023
Wilhelmsfeld-Heidelberg again marks close Filipino-German convergence on Rizal Day, the 30th of December, led by Wilhelmsfeld Burgermeister Dr. Tobias Dangel, Mr. Werner Filsinger of the Knights of Rizal, Consul General Ivy Banzon Abalos and the Las Damas de Rizal, Heidelberg Chapter
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Advisory No. 32-2023 – Observance of Non-Working Day for January 2024
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