Consulate General of the Philippines Frankfurt

PHILIPPINE STORIES ILLUMINATE THE STAGE AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF GUEST OF HONOUR PROGRAM AT FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR 2025

Frankfurt, 26 June 2025 – The Philippines officially launched its program for its year as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 during a press conference held today at the Evangelische Akademie Frankfurt. With over 77 literary events featuring 100 authors and 50 artists across exhibitions, performances, and film screenings, the Philippines is set to present a yearlong celebration of Filipino creativity, identity, and storytelling.

The program featured rich cultural and literary presentations and insights from key figures including Frankfurter Buchmesse President and CEO Juergen Boos, Senator Loren Legarda, and curators Karina Bolasco and Patrick Flores. Highlights included a stirring performance by the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, the unveiling of the literary and cultural programs, and a first look at the country’s pavilion design. The event concluded with a lively conversation between Filipino authors Blaise Campo Gacoscos and Candy Gourlay, moderated by translator and author Annette Hug, offering a compelling preview of the Philippines’ storytelling spirit on the global stage. END

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RIZAL’s 164th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION IN WILHELMSFELD HIGHLIGHTS HIS ROLE IN SHAPING PH GUEST OF HONOUR THEME

22 June 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt, together with the Knights of Rizal and Las Damas de Rizal Heidelberg/Wilhelmsfeld Chapter, commemorated today the 164th birth anniversary of Dr. José Rizal at Rizal Park in Wilhelmsfeld. A wreath-laying ceremony, graced by Consul General Marie Yvette L. Banzon Abalos and Wilhelmsfeld Mayor Tobias Dangel, honored Rizal’s deep connection to Germany and his lasting influence on Filipino identity. The celebration also highlighted how Rizal’s novel Noli Me Tangere inspired the Philippines’ Guest of Honour theme,

“Imagination peoples the air,” at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. The theme reflects Rizal’s enduring call for imagination, truth, and national awakening. The event reaffirmed Rizal’s vital role in shaping the stories and creativity the Philippines will proudly share with the world during its role as the Guest of Honour country at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in October this year. END

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FILIPINOS IN MUNICH URGED TO ELEVATE PH IMAGE DURING 127th PH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

21 June 2025 – Consul General Ivy Banzon Abalos graced the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration in Munich, hosted by Honorary Consul Stefan Detig, with the strong presence of the Filipino-German community. The Consul General lauded their meaningful contributions to German society and their role in promoting a positive image of the Philippines in Bavaria. She also enjoined the community to actively support the country’s role as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 — a milestone platform to showcase Filipino culture, literature, and identity to the world. END

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STUTTGART’s PH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION UNDERSCORES DEEPENING FILIPINO-GERMAN SYNERGY

12 June 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt, led by Consul General Ivy Banzon-Abalos, joined the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration hosted by Honorary Consul Dr. Axel Neumahr at the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart, with Wilhelmsfeld Mayor Tobias Dangel and key Filipino-German community leaders in attendance. The meaningful gathering not only commemorated the enduring spirit of Philippine freedom but also highlighted the growing bonds and collaborative spirit between Filipinos and Germans in the region. The Consulate continues to work closely with the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart to deepen this synergy and strengthen cultural and community ties. As part of the event, a curated exhibition showcased Philippine literary works recently translated into German, providing a rich literary preview ahead of the Philippines’ role as Guest of Honour at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair. The Consulate also expressed appreciation to the Filipino community in Baden-Württemberg for their active engagement in the upcoming Ube Fiesta, part of the Kalayaan 2025 festivities, recognizing their vital role in celebrating and promoting Filipino culture in Germany. END

#Kalayaan2025

Kalayaan 2025

The men and women of the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt join our kababayans in Germany and beyond in celebrating the 127th Philippine Independence Day—honoring Kalayaan. Kasaysayan. Kinabukasan. Rooted in our history, driven by freedom, and united for the future, we stand proud as one Filipino nation across the globe. #Kalayaan2025

Advisory No. 07-2025 – Visa-Free Privileges for Indian Nationals entering the Philippines

The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt informs the public on the implementation of the following visa policies applicable to Indian nationals starting 08 June 2025:

 

  • Indian nationals may enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism purposes, upon presenting a passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay, confirmed hotel accommodation / booking, proof of financial capacity, and return or onward ticket to the next country of destination.
  • Indian nationals holding valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or United Kingdom (AJACSSUK) visas or residence permits may enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible period of 30 days for tourism, upon presenting a passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay, and return or onward ticket to the next country of destination. 

These updated visa-free privileges for Indian nationals may be availed of at any Philippine port of entry, and are not convertible to a visa-based stay or other admission status categories. Indian nationals must also not have any derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in order to be admitted into the country without a visa.  

Indian nationals transiting in the Philippines or entering the country for long-term visits and non-tourism activities are required to apply for an appropriate Philippine visa at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate in their country or origin, place of legal residence, or any country that requires entry visas for Indian nationals. END

‘TITIK AT TINIG’ HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF WORDS AND MUSIC IN PRESERVING FILIPINO HERITAGE IN GERMANY

In collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism Office in Frankfurt, the PH Consulate General in Frankfurt hosted on 30 May the event titled “Tinig at Titik: Philippine Heritage Night”. This cultural celebration showcased a rich blend of artistic expressions, featuring soulful acoustic OPM performances that resonated with attendees. The event also offered an open mic segment for poetry readings and storytelling, providing a platform for Filipino voices to share their poems, stories and literary works which served as a way to raise awareness and build excitement around the Philippines’ prestigious role as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. Held at Café Schee, a Filipino-owned coffee shop, the event celebrated Filipino entrepreneurship while promoting cultural exchange and community solidarity. Guests savored traditional Filipino dishes at the tasting corner, joined by a diverse crowd of Filipino-German youth, artists, professionals, and German patrons of Café Schee, all fostering pride and appreciation for Filipino heritage. END
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