Consulate General of the Philippines Frankfurt

“Kalayaan 2020: Tungo sa Bansang Malaya, Nagbabayanihan, at Ligtas

We share this official poster of Independence Day 2020 which has the theme, “Kalayaan 2020: Tungo sa Bansang Malaya, Nagbabayanihan, at Ligtas (Kalayaan 2020: Towards a Free, United, and Safe Nation.)”

Our Independence Day celebration, despite its simplicity, is no less significant. On 12 June, we will express our gratitude to the people who lead the fight the COVID-19 pandemic — our frontliners. Through their sacrifices of time, energy, expertise, and even their own lives, they strive to keep our nation safe.

As early as today, please continue to #RaiseOurFlag in our homes, offices, and other buildings. We also invite you to visit this Facebook page from time to time to learn more about our rich history and our other activities. And on Independence Day itself, we invite everyone to take pictures while holding a flaglet and a sign that says, “Thank you, frontliners!”

Through these simple acts, we can celebrate our freedom even while staying at home. As we have said before, this pandemic will not stop us Filipinos from celebrating our freedom, a freedom won and defended by our heroes past and present.

#Kalayaan2020

#MakeItHistoric

On behalf of the Philippine nation, we invite our friends to join us on 12 June 2020 to celebrate 122 years of freedom, unity, and safety as a nation.

As we continue to battle an invisible foe that has affected not only our own country, but nations all throughout the world, we are reminded of our history wherein
our collective resolve and faith in our nation is what brought us to become the country that we are now.

We look forward to a future that is finally free of the COVID-19 pandemic and we hope to see you soon during better times.

When we can all go out again, we hope to invite you to come and visit the Philippines to feel and experience nature in all its splendor.

Please click the link to see what the Philippines is all about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmf7YVK5Bus

On behalf of the Philippine nation, we invite our friends to join us on 12 June 2020 to celebrate 122 years of freedom, unity, and safety as a nation.As we continue to battle an invisible foe that has affected not only our own country but nations all throughout the world, we are reminded of our history wherein our collective resolve and faith in our nation is what brought us to become the country that we are now.We look forward to a future that is finally free of the COVID-19 pandemic and we hope to see you soon during better times.When we can all go out again, we hope to invite you to come and visit the Philippines to feel and experience nature in all its splendor.Please click on the link to see what the Philippines is all about.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmt7YVK5Bus

Gepostet von Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt am Dienstag, 9. Juni 2020

 

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“Empowering Knowledge Societies”

The Department of Foreign Affairs joins the global community in celebrating International Archives Week 2020 from 08 June to 14 June 2020, with the theme “Empowering Knowledge Societies.”

The DFA Archives exist to collect, organize, preserve, and make available enduring records of the Department that relate to the Philippine foreign service, foreign policy, and diplomacy.

#DFAinAction #DFAArchives #IAW2020 #AnArchiveIs

Migrant Workers Day Message of Secretary Bello

WATCH: Secretary Bello’s message at Migrant Workers Day celebration.

A warm greeting and honoring our OFWs this Migrant Workers Day! Long live!

Migrant Workers Day Message of Secretary Bello

PANOORIN: Mensahe ni Secretary Bello sa selebrasyon ng Migrant Workers Day.Isang mainit na pagbati at pagpupugay sa ating mga OFWs ngayong Migrant Workers Day! Mabuhay po kayo!

Gepostet von DOLE – International Labor Affairs Bureau am Samstag, 6. Juni 2020

“Filipinos Caring for the World:” DFA’s Tribute Video to OFW Frontliners

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), along with its 94 Embassies, Consulates General and Permanent Missions all over the world pay tribute to our Overseas Filipino Workers, this Migrant Workers’ Day.

Every year, Migrant Workers’ Day is being celebrated by virtue of the enactment of Republic Act No. 8042 or the Migrant Workers Act (as amended by RA 10022) on 07 June 1995, a landmark law which aims to advance the well-being of OFWs, their families, and Filipinos in distress.

Even during this time of pandemic, people across the globe are witnesses to the valuable contributions of our migrant workers, our modern-day-heroes!

In this regard, the DFA remains resolute to protecting and promoting the rights and welfare of Filipino migrant workers, wherever they may be.

“Filipinos Caring for the World:" A Tribute Video to OFW Frontliners

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), along with its 94 Embassies, Consulates General and Permanent Missions all over the world pay tribute to our Overseas Filipino Workers, this Migrant Workers’ Day.Every year, Migrant Workers’ Day is being celebrated by virtue of the enactment of Republic Act No. 8042 or the Migrant Workers Act (as amended by RA 10022) on 07 June 1995, a landmark law which aims to advance the well-being of OFWs, their families, and Filipinos in distress.Even during this time of pandemic, people across the globe are witnesses to the valuable contributions of our migrant workers, our modern-day-heroes!In this regard, the DFA remains resolute to protecting and promoting the rights and welfare of Filipino migrant workers, wherever they may be.

Gepostet von Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines am Freitag, 5. Juni 2020

CFO EXTENDS PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS NOMINATION PERIOD UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2020

CFO EXTENDS PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS NOMINATION PERIOD UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2020

Due to COVID-19 pandemic afflicting countries across the globe, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) would like to inform the public that the submission of nominations to the 2020 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organization Overseas (PAFIOO) has been extended from 31 July 2020 to 31 December 2020.

This is in recognition of the requests made by our Diaspora as well as our Posts for extension since the focus right now is on protecting the health and welfare of the people, as well as restrictions in global mobility.

The PAFIOO is a biennial search to honor and recognize overseas Filipinos and other individuals or organizations who contribute to Philippine development initiatives, or promote the interests of overseas Filipino communities.

The awards are also given to overseas Filipinos who have exceptionally distinguished themselves in their work or profession, and have thereby brought pride to the Filipino nation. A distinct category in the awards is also reserved for foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional contribution to the Philippines and for advancing the cause of overseas Filipino communities.

Since its inception in 1991, the awards have already been bestowed upon 485 individuals and organizations overseas based in 52 countries and territories.

Interested overseas Filipinos and the public must submit first their nomination documents to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate General that has jurisdiction over the place of residence/operation of the nominee for endorsement.

Endorsed nomination documents must be received by the CFO – Presidential Awards Secretariat on or before, or postmarked no later than 31 December 2020 in order to qualify for the screening by the Awards Committees. Subsequently, the Awarding Ceremony will likewise be postponed to December 2021.

For more information and updates regarding the PAFIOO visit www.presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph and Like the Gawad ng Pangulo Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/gawadpangulo/. The Awards Secretariat may be also reached through e-mail: presidentialawards.cfo@gmail.com for any inquiries and clarifications related to the awards.

#PAFIOOAdvisory #GawadNgPangulo #2020PresidentialAwards #PAFIOO #CFOShinesBeyondMiles

 

 

 

 

FILIPINO PROFESSOR EXPOUNDS ANEW ON PHILIPPINE CLOTHING RESEARCH IN EUROPEAN ARCHIVES THROUGH AN ONLINE LECTURE

29 May 2020 – Following the success of her presentation at the Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany last year, Filipino Professor Stephanie Marie Coo expounded anew on 19th century Philippine clothing as she delivered an online lecture via the platform Zoom on 27 May 2020.

The online lecture entitled, “Researching about Philippine Clothing in European Archives,” was organized by the University of Cologne in Germany and Universidad de Granada in Spain, where the professor is currently a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow.

Consul General Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia congratulated Professor Coo for her insightful presentation and expressed hoped that through such intellectual discussions about our clothing and social history, various facets of Philippine culture will continue to pique the interest of scholars and researchers in Germany and the rest of Europe.  Vice Consul Fatima Mejilla C. Mueller attended the online lecture, as representative of the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt.

During her lecture, Professor Coo provided a colorful and visual overview of the clothing of men and women of varying ages, political positions and occupations in nineteenth century Spanish Philippines. She also sought to answer what clothes reveal about the social, gender and political hierarchies of that time. The lecture was aimed at explaining the use of clothes as tools for discussing social history and to present Philippine iconographic, textual and material evidences available in Spain, France, Germany and the Philippines.

Professor Coo’s Zoom lecture was attended by some 120 participants from 15 different countries, comprised of Philippine diplomats based in Europe, museum experts, designers, faculty and students from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, University of British Columbia in Canada, National Institute for Oriental Languages and Cultures in Paris, Université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium, Universiteit van Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Universidad de Cantabria in Spain, University of Hong Kong, Seton Hall University in the United States and several Philippine universities in Manila, Cebu, Dumaguete.

The online event, Professor Coo’s second engagement with a German university, was made possible upon the invitation of the University of Cologne.  A similar lecture on Philippine clothing and nationalism was delivered at the Ruhr University in Bochum last December.

The initiative was undertaken in line with the Consulate’s goal of supporting Filipino scholars, historians, and researchers in Germany and was made possible through the support of then Senator Loren Legarda.  The agreement with Professor Coo to undertake a  research project entitled, “Rediscovering Philippine Material Culture in German Archives,” was forged with the Consulate in December last year. It is hoped that the ongoing research project would further promote cultural ties between the Philippines and Germany through such scholarly exchange of knowledge and methods.  (END)