Consulate General of the Philippines Frankfurt

FILIPINOS IN GERMANY URGED TO REFLECT ON RIZAL’s LEGACY AND HUMANITY DURING RIZAL RITES IN WILHELMSFELD

Dr. Jose Rizal’s enduring legacy was honored at the annual Rizal Day Commemoration held today, 30 December, at Rizal Park in Wilhelmsfeld. In her remarks, Consul Cecille Joyce Lao emphasized the importance of reflecting on Rizal’s extraordinary life, urging everyone to seek humanity in his legacy and discover Rizal within themselves. The event, led by Dr. Tobias Dangel, Mayor of Wilhelmsfeld, and Sir Herbert Ehses of the Knights of Rizal Wilhelmsfeld/Heidelberg Chapter, culminated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. This cherished tradition not only commemorates Rizal’s impact but also strengthens the enduring ties between the Filipino and German communities. END

5th Anniversary of the Knights of Rizal – Noli Me Tangere Chapter

As we celebrate Rizal Day this year, the Philippine Consulate had the honor of joining the 5th Anniversary and festive gathering of the Knights of Rizal – Noli Me Tangere Chapter in Bonn on Saturday, 21 December. It was a meaningful event, made even more special with the presence of our very own Knight of Rizal, Mr. Alvar Rosales. This celebration was not only a tribute to Dr. José Rizal’s enduring legacy in Germany but also a heartfelt occasion to come together and share the joy of the holiday season.


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First Night of the Filipino Christmas Tradition Simbang Gabi

We solemnly marked the first night of the Filipino Christmas tradition of Simbang Gabi with the Filipino Catholic community led by Fr. Francis Ofrancia, coming together in faith and devotion. After the Mass, everyone shared the warmth of the season by enjoying traditional Filipino treats like bibingka, puto bumbong, and arroz caldo. It was a meaningful evening of prayer, fellowship, and the celebration of our shared Christmas heritage.

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First-Ever Paskong PINASaya

Delighted to be part of the first-ever Paskong PINASaya in Nürnberg, organized by Philnity e.V, and supported by the Consulate and PH Department of Tourism Office in Frankfurt, this meaningful celebration brings together Filipino and German Christmas traditions. Set against the historic backdrop of Faber Castell Castle, it showcases the richness of Filipino food, products, and talents, while sharing our stories, values and tradition with our German friends. As the Philippines prepares to be Guest of Honour at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair, this event serves as an opportunity to highlight the power of cultural exchange with Santa Claus giving the gift of Filipino books. Together, let us celebrate the joy of sharing Filipino stories, love, unity, and the spirit of belonging this holiday season. Maligayang Pasko!🇵🇭🎄🇩🇪


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PHILIPPINES AND HANAU FORGE CULTURAL AND LITERARY SYNERGIES

Consul General Ivy Banzon Abalos today met with Hanau Mayor Claus Kaminsky to explore avenues for cultural and literary collaboration, paving the way for deeper ties between the Philippines and the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm. Renowned for its iconic fairy tales, Hanau offers a vibrant platform to showcase the Philippines’ rich literary traditions, including its folktales, legends, and contemporary works, in the lead-up to the country’s Guest of Honour role at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair. Discussions highlighted Philippine presence in the city’s prominent cultural events, as a prime venue to introduce Filipino stories to German audiences. This collaboration seeks to celebrate the universal power of storytelling, bridging cultures and fostering deeper connections through shared literary heritage. END

Filipino Company’s Innovative Materials Attract Interest at Cologne Conference on Sustainable Materials

Nature’s Legacy, an award-winning Cebu-based manufacturer that produces innovative materials for use in a broad range of applications, attracted the interest of German and other European businesses at the Sustainable Materials Conference & Expo held on 13-14 November 2024 in Köln, Germany.

Nature’s Legacy featured its NUCAST and NATURESCAST materials – the first, a patented reengineered recycled paper composite, and the second, a material made from rescued agro-forest debris held by a proprietary water-based binder, both of which provide a more sustainable alternative to traditional but finite materials such as stone, wood, and steel to create designs and products for various construction, design, architecture, and industrial applications using what would otherwise have been organic waste materials. The interest of many European companies in the innovative sustainable materials from Cebu shows that Filipino ingenuity and Filipino sustainable materials can complement the sustainability trajectory of German and European businesses.

The Sustainable Materials Conference and Expo, Europe’s largest free-to-attend event for renewable and circular materials and manufacturing solutions, was held in tandem with the Sustainable Chemicals Conference & Expo and the Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo to form Cologne’s Sustainable Industry Week and provide visitors with the opportunity to source new solutions across the entire supply chain to meet the growing demand for sustainable and circular products.

(On the left: Nature’s Legacy demonstrates its NUCAST material and how it may be combined with other waste products to produce different textures and applications.

On the right: Nature’s Legacy co-founders Pete and Cathy Delantar with Philippine Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos at the Nature’s Legacy booth at Köln Messe)
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