Consulate General of the Philippines Frankfurt

PHILIPPINE SUMMER PROGRAM OPENS IN BOCHUM UNIVERSITY, SIGNALS DEEPER PH INTEREST AMONG GERMAN ACADEMICS

Das Sommerprogramm der Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) mit dem Titel „Philippine Perspectives“ bringt vom 17. bis 28. Juli rund 38 Professoren, Studierende und Forscher zusammen, um Themen wie philippinische Geschichte, Sprache, Soziologie, Literatur, unter anderem Migration, Tanz, Kultur und Essen. Es ist Teil des PH-Studienabkommens des Philippinischen Generalkonsulats in Frankfurt mit der RUB. ENDE

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE “SHAPESHIFTING GAME” FILIPINO DANCE BASED ON ANIMISM AS PERFORMED BY PROF. DR. LEONARD CRUZ AT THE MUSEUM ANGEWANDTE KUNST

„Shapeshifting Game“ ist ein Tanzfilm, der auf Animismus basiert
und der Glaube, dass alle Wesen ihre Form ändern können. Der
Der Film wurde während des COVID-19-Lockdowns in erstellt
Juli 2021. Prof. Dr. Leonard Cruz verwandelt sich im Laufe der Geschichte in fünf verschiedene Vögel.

Notice of RERB Hearing with List of Applicants – 01 April – 30 June 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 RERB Hearing with List of Applicants – 01 April – 30 June 2023

 

FILIPINO SCIENCE FICTION STIRS IMAGINATION OF SCI-FI ENTHUSIASTS IN GERMANY

The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt conducted on 3 July a book presentation of Filipino science fiction work, “Fate of a Distant Future” by Filipino-Australian author Renato Tranquilino. The book, which was part of the Philippine book line up during the Frankfurt Book Fair last year, stirred the imagination of Filipino and German science fiction enthusiasts who attended the event. The book is a collection of four Philippine Sci-fi stories in different generations with Southeast Asian characters that contribute to their country’s evolution to become a planet-colonizing powerhouse. The book is also the prequel to a forthcoming Space Opera Trilogy book.

During the event, Mr. Tranquilino, underscored that Filipino science fiction offers a unique cultural perspective to the genre which blend traditional Filipino culture, folklore, history and futuristic elements.

He said that the Philippine science fiction industry has been growing steadily and has an untapped market potential with a wide range of audience. He also added that that several Filipino sci-fi filmmakers and writers gaining international recognition for their works.

The book, which is published by 8letter Publishing, is available online via Amazon. END

Philippine Ambassador Highlights Role of Business and Tourism During Independence Day Celebration with German Businessmen in Stuttgart

Speaking before German businessmen during the Independence Day celebration in Stuttgart, Ambassador Irene Susan B. Natividad cited the big role played by tourism and business in promoting freedoms and development as they encourage people-to-people connections and cultural understanding, drive economic growth, create employment opportunities, and enhance global cooperation. The event, hosted by Honorary Consul Dr. Axel Neumahr, was held at BRP Renaud & Partner Law Office located in the center of Stuttgart.