The Philippine Embassy in Berlin launched last weekend a new online series entitled Unpacking the Pandemic’s Lessons through Interviews with Filipino Thought-leaders/Talents (UPLIFT) with a session on “Weaving change, fashioning the future.” Featuring Ms Anya Lim, co-founder and ‘Princess Ant’ of Cebu-based social and cultural enterprise ANTHILL Fabric Gallery, a number of session participants donned Philippine weaves in line with ANTHILL’s rallying cry #wearyourtribewithpride. Ms Lim recounted ... Read more

The Filipino Community of Bayernallee in Berlin held a simple but meaningful commemoration of the 122nd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on 21 June 2020. The event was highlighted by a Misa ng Pasasalamat (Thanksgiving Mass) officiated by the head of the Filipino Chaplaincy Fr. Tranquilino “Jun” De Ocampo, SVD. In his homily, Fr. De Ocampo encouraged the Filipino Community to continue to be brave in the face of challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ... Read more

19 June 2020 – The Philippine Embassy in Berlin and members of the Knights of Rizal and Ladies for Rizal paid tribute to the life and work of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal on June 19, the 159th anniversary of his birth. The occasion was marked by a simple wreath-laying ceremony at Dr. Rizal’s former apartment at Jägerstrasse 71, in the center of Berlin, where our National Hero finished his novel, Noli Me Tangere. Germany had a special place in the heart of Dr. Rizal. He once referred to ... Read more

In keeping with tradition, the Philippine Embassy in Berlin reached out to the Filipino community in Germany and its partners on Philippine Independence Day. As the Embassy adapts to measures to prevent the further spread of the CoViD-19 pandemic, its annual celebration went fully remote and digital, with a special video presentation featuring inspirational songs sung by Filipino performing artists and special guests both from Germany and the Philippines. The performers were classical artists ... Read more