Consulate General of the Philippines Frankfurt

Filipino-German Christmas Markets in Oberasbach and Ditzingen

As the holiday spirit fills the air, Filipinos stand proudly alongside our German friends at the Christmas markets in Oberasbach and Ditzingen, with Consul General Ivy Banzon Abalos and Honorary Consul Axel Neumahr gracing the Filipino booths, respectively. Through vibrant displays of Filipino culture including festive ‘Filipino parols’ to delectable treats such as ube and adobo, we witness the harmonious blend of Filipino and German Christmas traditions and celebrate the mutual ties to Christmas that bind the two countries.

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18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW)

Dedicated to eradicating violence against women (VAW), the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt actively works towards ending this barrier to economic and social development. In a meaningful discussion today, the Consulate emphasized that evaluating the costs associated with VAW serves as a powerful method to enhance our understanding of the issue and acknowledge its resource-draining impact on various sectors such as government agencies, businesses, community groups, and individuals. Join the campaign, become a part of the solution to END VAW, and contribute to our collective economic and social advancement. #EndVAW

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Selection of the Weißburgunder for the Next Edition of the Rizal Wine

The selection of the Weißburgunder for the next edition of the Rizal wine has begun, thanks to the efforts of Wilhelmsfeld Mayor Dr. Tobias Dangel, Knights of Rizal Wilhelmsfeld-Heidelberg Chapter Commander Mr. Herbert Ehses and Magkaisa Founder and long-time Rizalista Mr. Klaus Hartung, here with Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos.

Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal is known to have enjoyed the Weißburgunder from Schriesheim, a town close to Wilhelmsfeld in Baden-Württemberg, where Rizal stayed in 1886.

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