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Guests gather outside the Philippine Embassy for the Lighting Ceremony (photos by Berlin PE)

The cold winter night of December 4 in central Berlin was enlivened with  uniquely Filipino cheer with the lighting of traditional Filipino Christmas lanterns from Pampanga on the new Philippine Embassy building’s façade, complemented by additional lighting effects.

 

Philippine Ambassador to Germany Theresa Dizon-de Vega and Deputy Chief of Mission Lillibeth Pono led the lighting ceremony for the event.

 

The Embassy, which is located in the same area as Berlin’s landmarks, such as the Reichstag (home of the German Parliament) and the Brandenburg Gate, became an instant attraction for the city’s residents after the ceremony.

Amb. Dizon-de Vega (second from left) with Cambodian Ambassdor Touch Sopharath (extreme left) and former German Ambassador to the Philippines Thomas Ossowski (second from right), and Mrs. Angellica Ossowski (extreme right) with their children.

In her remarks during the event, Ambassador Dizon-de Vega said that the event is the Embassy’s way of sharing our homeland’s traditions with our German and other international friends, as the Embassy celebrates its first Christmas in the new Chancery in the heart of the German capital.

 

Close to 200 guests from the German Government, the diplomatic corps, media, the Embassy’s neighbors, and the city’s Filipino community were serenaded by Filipino singer and Europop Song Competition veteran Marielle Mamaclay and Starlight Express Germany lead actor Dolan José with their renditions of Christmas classics Himig ng Pasko and Stille Nacht (Silent Night), respectively.

 

The Embassy’s interior also had its share of Christmas decorations. The centerpiece was a Christmas tree with barong-clad Santa Clauses and angels made of Manila hemp (abaca).

 

Delighted guests enjoyed Christmas favorites like bibingka and lechon accompanied by Benguet Arabica coffee and traditional German gluhwein as festive Filipino Christmas orchestra music and scenes of Christmas in the Philippines filled the halls of the Embassy. END

 

Some of the German guests, including two of the Embassy’s neighbors in Berlin-Mitte.

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Philippines Participates in Annual Berlin Lecture on Climate Migration

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega discusses a point during the Panel on Climate Change and Migration at Humboldt University (photo E. Alejandrino)

Philippine Ambassador to Germany Theresa Dizon-De Vega joined a distinguished panel of speakers at the Annual Berlin Lecture of the Berlin Institute for Integration and Migration Research (BIM) of Humboldt University on 3 December 2019.

The 2020 Berlin Lecture on Climate Change and Migration was delivered by Belgian Prof. Frederic Docquier, a global expert on Migration and Economics. Prof. Docquier is Research Program Leader (Crossing Borders), Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), Research Associate, National Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS), Professor of Economics and member of IRES, University of Louvain

Prof. Docquier’s study analyzes the topic of Climate Change and its impact on agricultural sectors as drivers of migration in Climate Vulnerable Countries in the world, including the Philippines.  The panel discussion which followed included aside from Ambassador Dizon-De Vega, Member of the German Parliament and former Head of the Green Party Cem Özdemir, Journalist Catarina Lobenstein of Die Zeit, and well-known Climate Activist Dr. Tadzio Müller of the Rosa Luxembourg Stiftung.  Ambassador Dizon-De Vega expounded on the Philippine situation in discussing Climate Change and Migration as well as the efforts of the Philippines and other countries to ensure that the impact of Climate Change is embedded in the discussions on global migration governance.  The panel was moderated by Dr. Herbert Bucker of the BIM before an audience of over 150 academics, climate experts, and students. END

Team Philippines in Germany Holds 2020 Planning Conference in Berlin

Representatives of the different Philippine foreign service posts, attached agencies, and Honorary Consulates met in Berlin for the 2020 Planning Conference (photos by R. Estrella)

Philippine Ambassador to Germany Theresa Dizon-De Vega convened the 2020 Planning Conference for all Philippine foreign service posts in Germany, attached agencies, and Philippine Honorary Consulates on 02 December 2019 in Berlin.

 

The one-day Planning Conference provided an opportunity for Philippine Government representatives in Germany to take stock of activities, initiatives, and programs for 2019 and to discuss their respective Work Plans for4 the coming year.  Points of convergence in Work Plans were noted in order to dovetail efforts across all Philippine posts and offices across Germany.

 

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega opened the Conference by noting that Philippine-Germany relations continue to be active but that more engagement is needed across all aspects of our relations. She likewise mentioned that 2019 marked a number of milestones including the re-opening of the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt, the establishment of a new Philippine Embassy building in Berlin, the opening of a resident Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and the appointment of a new Honorary Consul Mr. Joaquim Rumstadt covering North Rhine Westphalia, Rhineland Palatinate, and Saarland

 

Joining the conference were the entire Philippine Embassy in Berlin officer complement, Deputy Consul General Emilio Fernandez of the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt, Commercial Counselor Althea Antonio of PTIC-Berlin, Labor Attaché Delmer Cruz of POLO-Berlin, Welfare Officer Sylvia Gabrial of POLO-Berlin, Ms. Annabelle Apostol representing Tourism Director Margarita Valdes of the PDOT-Frankfurt, Philippine Honorary Consul for Bavaria Stefan Detig, Ms. Rhoda Steegmaier representing Honorary Consul for Bad Württemberg Dr. Axel Neumahr, and new Honorary Consul Rumstadt. END

 

Participants engage in discussions throughout the Planning Conference

 

Team Philippines in Germany take part in the Monday Flag Ceremony before the start of the Planning Conference

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