ADVISORY ON THE COVID-19 AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FROM THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN BERLIN
COVID-19 UPDATE
PLEASE BE INFORMED:
COVID-19 UPDATE |
From Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (www.facebook.com/PTV)
– Anyone flying in from abroad via NAIA will remain in Metro Manila until the domestic travel ban is lifted. If the ultimate destination is in the provinces, we suggest you fly in via Clark, Cebu and other airports not under quarantine.
Advisory: COVID-19
Advisory: COVID-19
12 March 2020
The Philippine Consulate General informs Filipino nationals residing in the 7 states under its jurisdiction of the following:
1. As of 11 March 2020, German Government health authorities have recorded 1,567 persons infected with COVID-19, which have resulted in 3 deaths. Cases of infection have been confirmed in all federal states, with the bulk of the cases recorded in Baden-Wuerttemberg (277), Bavaria (366) and North Rhine-Westphalia (484).
2. The Consulate encourages members of the Filipino community to follow prescribed guidelines for prevention – wash hands regularly, avoid touching public surfaces, cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, and seek medical care if feeling ill. Avoiding large gatherings and unnecessary travel, especially to high-risk areas, is also recommended to minimize the chances of exposure to the virus.
3. Among sources of updated information pertaining to the situation in Germany with regard to COVID-19 are the websites of the Federal Ministry of Health (www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de) and the Robert Koch Institute (www.rki.de). Everyone is encouraged to be apprised of developments and to follow appropriate recommendations.
4. Currently in effect in the Philippines is a temporary travel ban for passengers arriving from or transiting via China, Macau, Hong Kong and parts of South Korea (province of Gyeonsang, Daegu and Cheongdo). Exempted from this ban are Filipinos and their spouse/children, foreigners with Philippine permanent resident visas and members of the diplomatic corps.
5. With regard to announcements made on 12 March 2020 by Philippine Government officials concerning “community quarantine” over the National Capital Region and by local government units, the Consulate shall issue appropriate advisories on the matter upon receipt of official guidelines.
6. For Filipino nationals requiring emergency assistance, the Consulate’s Assistance-to-Nationals Officer may be reached at +49 151 5354-6841. During work hours, the Consulate may be contacted through telephone number +49 69 870-066-900 or email address frankfurtpcg.consular@dfa.gov.ph.
7. The Consulate is actively monitoring the situation and shall provide updates as necessary.
Maraming salamat at mag-ingat po tayong lahat!
Consulate General of the Philippines
Frankfurt, Germany
Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt Elevates Perception of Women with Disability on its Women’s Month Celebration
6 March 2020 – In celebration of National Women’s Month this March, an exhibition entitled “Art Beyond the Spectrum: An Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of a Girl with Autism – Ms. Mina Ellen Felipe-Hanihara,” was opened today, 6 March 2020, at the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt.
The art exhibition featured the artwork of Ms. Mina Ellen Felipe-Hanihara, a Manila-based Filipino woman with autism. The activity intends to change the way the public perceives women with disability by showcasing their talent. It also aims to draw attention to the situation of women with disability, such as autism, who may experience levels of vulnerability and marginalization due to prevailing socio-cultural norms, structure of service delivery and discrimination on the basis of disability and gender.
“The Philippine Consulate joins the international community in celebrating women empowerment. It is both the duty of the government and its citizens to take steps to end discrimination against women, especially women with disability. They belong to the vulnerable sector of our society, thus we must ensure that they get the protection that they need,” Consul General Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia said in her remarks. She further encouraged the Filipino-German community to join the call to advance women’s rights and gender equality, break gender stereotypes, and stop gender-based violence and discrimination against women.
The opening was attended by the members of the Filipino-German community in Frankfurt and nearby states, many of whom were impressed with the artistic skills of Ms. Hanihara, a Manila-based autistic artist. They expressed admiration for her artwork, which featured colorful images of nature, plants, flowers and landscapes. A brief video of the event was also produced by Post for viewing in its Facebook page.
With the theme “We Make Change Work for Women,” the Consulate also prepared month-long activities to highlight the empowerment of women as active contributors to and claimholders of development. It has designated 6 March as “Purple Friday” and provided a “Women’s Special Lane” at its Consular Section to cater to its female applicants. Other activities lined up for the Women’s Month are the launching of a social media campaign, distribution of information materials and video showing of women’s issues.
Philippine Proclamation No. 227 s. 1988 provides for the annual conduct of the National Women’s month celebration in March to recognize the contributions of Filipino women in society. END
Frankfurt PCG welcomes the Philippine delegation to the 2020 Ambiente Trade Fair
WATCH: Frankfurt PCG welcomes the Philippine delegation to the 2020 Ambiente Trade Fair in a reception held today, 10 February 2020 at the Consulate.
WATCH: Frankfurt PCG welcomes the Philippine delegation to the 2020 Ambiente Trade Fair in a reception held today, 10 February 2020 at the Consulate.
Gepostet von Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt am Montag, 10. Februar 2020
Philippines Kicks-Off Participation in World’s Largest Consumer Goods Fair
07 February 2020 – A delegation of Philippine exhibitors representing 24 companies and officials from DTI and CITEM kicked off its participation in this year’s Ambiente in Frankfurt, Germany with a welcome cocktail reception today at the Fair’s Philippine pavilion. Ambiente, reputed to be the world’s largest trade fair for consumer goods, has been an annual meeting point for global suppliers and trade buyers of this industry.
In addition to the private sector exhibitors, delegations from the local governments of Regions 2, 3 and 5 were on hand to observe and embark on a benchmarking mission of the trade fair, which would benefit small and medium enterprises in their respective regions.
Gracing the reception were the Philippines’ top diplomats in Germany, Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega who flew in from Berlin and Consul General Evelyn Austria-Garcia, who heads the newly reopened Consulate General in Frankfurt. They were joined by Mr. Rico Garcia, Deputy Consul General Emil Fernandez, Commercial Counsellor Althea Antonio of PTIC-Berlin and Tourism Director Margarita Valdes of PDOT-Frankfurt. Guests and potential buyers took part in the reception, which featured an assortment of Philippine drinks and snacks.
Consul General Austria-Garcia expressed her delight with the turnout from the Philippines, noting current challenges travelers are faced with. “I continue to be an advocate of the Philippines’ participation in trade and tourism fairs,” she said. “They are windows to new markets, create opportunities for networking and allow participants to see current trends in their industries,” she added. She also lauded Filipinos’ artistic skills and creativity, which she noted are evident in the products they create.
Spearheading the Philippines’ involvement in the Fair are CITEM and the Philippines’ Trade Office in Berlin. It was explained that the Philippine pavilions carry the Lifestyle Philippines banner with the participation theme Hands That Work “to celebrate the innate capabilities of Filipinos to create the most design-oriented yet functional pieces from the most mundane of things.”
2020 marks the fifth consecutive year of Philippine participation in the event, thanks largely to the continued support of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda of the House of Representatives. The former Senator has built a reputation not just as a staunch advocate of Philippine culture and environmental issues, but also as a champion of Philippine exporters seeking to establish a foothold in international markets.
The Fair covers three sectors: dining (kitchenware), giving (gift items) and living (furniture, lighting, home accessories and seasonal décor). Occupying an exhibition space of 306,500 square meters, the 2019 edition of Ambiente featured 4,451 exhibitors from 92 companies, with 85 percent coming from outside Germany. It welcomed 136,000 trade visitors from 166 countries, the majority of which are from Germany, Italy, China, France, UK, Netherlands, United States, Spain, Switzerland, Russia and South Korea. (END)
2020 Boat Consumer Trade Fair
Consul General Evelyn Austria-Garcia traveled to Duesseldort last January 25 and 26 where she attended the 2020 Boat Consumer Trade Fair (BOOT), which is reputed to be the world’s largest trade fair for boat and water sports. 14 dive-resort exhibitors and a partner airline offered attractive dive-travel packages at the 137-square meter Philippine pavilion. The country has gained a niche market for itself vis-à-vis other popular dive areas in the world. 2019 saw a 13 percent growth in German travellers. Spearheading the Philippines’ participation is the Frankfurt-based Philippine Department of Tourism office.
Philippine Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart Transfers to Its New Office, Gears up its Economic and Cultural Diplomacy Activities
The Philippine Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart has geared up its economic and cultural diplomacy activities as it transfers to its new office location at Königstraße 28, 70173 Stuttgart.
The Honorary Consulate has undertaken the following activities:
1. On 4 January 2020, the Honorary Consulate participated in the annual celebration of Sinulog Festival in Rottenburg. Now on its 26th year, the event was organized by the Rottenburg-Stuttgart Diocese. The event started off with a Holy Mass officiated by Filipino priest and coordinator for the Diocese, Fr. Jonathan Galope-Ramoso and Rev. Thomas Weißhaar, Reverend Canon and Officer of the Rottenburg-Stuttgart Diocese. A procession from the St. Martin Cathedral followed after the Mass leading to the Festival Hall where the Sinulog celebration was held. The full-day’s Programme included the traditional Sinulog Dance, Cultural Dances from various groups and messages from the Santo Nino Rottenburg-Stuttgart President Fred Silacan. Ambassador Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega and Honorary Consul for Baden-Württemberg Dr. Axel Neumahr which were delivered by Rhodaliza Steegmaier, PHC Stuttgart’s Consular Assistant, on behalf of both officials. The event was attended by some 600 Sto. Nino devotees.
2. To celebrate the transfer to its new location, Honorary Consul Dr. Neumahr hosted a simple gathering promoting Filipino cuisine to the employees of BRP Renaud and Partner law firm on 14 January 2020. BRP is one of the leading law firm with more than 60 lawyers and patent lawyers and with presence in Stuttgart and Frankfurt. During the event, Filipino food such as pancit, lumpiangsShanghai, buchi, cassava cake, mango float among others were served.
3. In its effort to support Philippine tourism, Honorary Consul Dr. Axel Neuhmar attended the Caravan, Motor and Touristic Holiday Fair popularly known as CMT Urlaubsmesse which runs from 11 to 19 January 2020. The country’s booth was spearheaded by the Department of Tourism in Frankfurt under Margarita Valdes and Director for Southern Europe and Mario Sicup as project head, and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Germany as its partner agency.
4. In November last year, Honorary Consul Dr. Axel Neumahr attended the 25th year celebration of the Philippinisch-Deutsch Nordschwarzwald e.V. In his remarks, he expressed appreciation to the organization and the municipality of Birkenfeld through its Mayor Mr. Martin Steiner for the support they have given to the Honorary Consulate throughout the years, particularly in hosting one of the performances of the visiting Choir Imusicapella during last year’s Independence Day celebration. Ambassador Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega who was also present during the event, commended the organization for actively promoting the uniqueness of Filipino culture through its various activities for the past quarter of a century. The Philippinisch-Deutsch Nordschwarzwald e.V., is one of the most active Filipino-German organizations with the region of Baden-Württemberg focusing on cultural dances.
5. Honorary Consul Dr. Axel Neumahr visited three Filipino trainees who are among the top graduates at Porsche Centerin Stuttgart. Filipino nationals Jennievib Blemis, Mark Ivan Caisip and Daryl Nakila spent a three-month assignment in the workshop which is aimed at improving their skills in car manufacturing. Mr. Torsten Klavs, Porsche’s Manager for Qualifications Concept commended the three Filipino nationals and praised their job well done during the training program.
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