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
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Secretary Tugade revs up bilateral relations with Germany visit
Philippine Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade visited Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Berlin on 27-30 March 2017 to survey German solutions and innovations in the transport sector and to promote opportunities for German companies to participate in transportation projects in the Philippines. Joining him were Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Rails and Toll Roads Cesar B. Chavez, Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs Leah V. Merida-Quiambao, Assistant Secretary for ... Read more
UPLIFT: ASEAN Biodiversity Center head engages with Filipinos in Berlin
Atty. Roberto Oliva, executive director of the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) in Los Baños, Laguna, talked about Philippine and Southeast Asian biodiversity and the work of the ACB to around forty (40) embassy personnel and Filipino community members on 10 March 2017 at the Philippine Embassy. Atty. Oliva was in Berlin as part of the weeklong visit to Germany of a delegation organized by the German Enterprise for International Cooperation (GIZ), to attend the 5th annual plenary ... Read more
German President Gauck calls on Solidarity and Diplomacy in Protecting Rule of Law
In his 12 January New Year’s address to the diplomatic corps at the Bellevue Presidential Palace, Federal President Joachim Gauck emphasized the importance of countries to work together and not be overcome by fear nor be “intimidated by terrorism.” He called on all to put their trust in the tools of diplomacy and to strengthen and protect the rule of law. “Persistent, quiet diplomacy can resolve…long-running conflicts in the end… Our solidarity as democrats and as Germans, does not become ... Read more
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