English Translation Borrowed Plumes: Melita S. Sta. Maria-Thomeczek For Right instead of Might in the South China Sea Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 10.06.16, Page 8 The Philippines did not take the decision to go to arbitration lightly. The decision was taken after numerous dialogues with China at the bilateral and multilateral level did not yield fruitful results. China’s massive land-reclamation and island construction activities have led to the destruction of the marine environment and ... Read more

Berlin, 6 June 2016.  Ambassador Melita Sta. Maria-Thomeczek led officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy Berlin in celebrating the 118th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Palaisaal of the renowned Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin. Philippine food and drinks highlighted the reception with the event’s caterer, Pan Restaurant, offering a wide selection of popular Filipino dishes --- Lumpiang Sariwa, Beef Lumpia, Chicken Adobo, Beef Tapa, Pancit Palabok, Cassava ... Read more

Berlin, 4 June 2016.  The University of Göttingen successfully held its first ASEAN Festival which aimed to celebrate the establishment of the ASEAN Community, facilitate cultural exchange and create a social network among its students. The event welcomed 500 guests in its inaugural run and featured presentations on each member country by way of cultural performances, traditional games as well as selling of popular national dishes. Second Secretary and Consul Rona Beth Goce and Cultural ... Read more