The topping out ceremony or “Richtfest” of the New Philippine Embassy in Berlin, Germany, located at Luisenstrasse 16, 10117 Berlin (formerly Charitéstrasse 7) was held on 18 January 2018. The “Richtfest” is a German tradition that is traced back to the 14th century. It has two important aspects: one, it signifies that the raw construction and the roof have been completed and the roof tiles will soon be installed. The other aspect of a Richtfest is that it a gesture of thanksgiving to all the ... Read more
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consular Section of the Embassy will be closed at 14:00h, tomorrow, 18 January 2018. Consular Services will resume as usual on Friday, 09:00h to 16:00h. In case of emergency, please contact our hotline : 0173 521 5703. ... Read more
RIZAL’S LIFE IN BERLIN REMEMBERED
Ambassador Melita Sta. Maria-Thomeczek led Embassy personnel and German members of the Order of the Knights of Rizal in a wreath-laying ceremony last December 20 at Dr. Jose Rizal’s former apartment in Berlin at Jägerstraße 71 (No. 71 Jaeger Street). The event marks the Month of Overseas Filipinos, which the Philippines celebrates each December, and the 121st anniversary of Dr. Rizal’s martyrdom at the hands of the Spanish colonial government. In her remarks at the gathering, the Ambassador ... Read more
GERMANS JOIN MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF PHILIPPINE-SPANISH FRIENDSHIP
Germans braved a chilly and rainy winter evening in Berlin to join a musical celebration of Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Spain last December 13 at the Instituto Cervantes Berlin. The event, which was jointly organized by the Philippine and Spanish embassies, and Instituto Cervantes, was also attended by members of the local Filipino and Spanish communities. It featured distinguished Filipino ... Read more
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