In celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (ManaMo) in September, the Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosted the second session of its UPLIFT series (Unpacking the Pandemic’s Lessons through Interviews with Filipino Thought-leaders/Talents) on the topic “What ISDA Future We Want: A conversation on sustainable fisheries”. Mr Paolo Domondon, Senior Director for Policy and… Read more
Philippine Startup Meetup in Berlin turns 3, goes hybrid amid COVID-19
With COVID-19 accelerating the digitalization of industry and society, the 3rd Philippine Startup Meetup in Berlin was held on 24 September at the Philippine Embassy as part of the Asia Berlin Summit’s Embassy Day. Spearheaded by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Berlin headed by Commercial Counselor Althea Antonio, the meetup was organized… Read more
Philippines, Germany inaugurate Joint Economic Committee virtually
In a milestone for bilateral economic relations, the Philippines and Germany held the inaugural session of their Joint Economic Committee (JEC) online on 15 September, with more than 90 attendees from the government and private sector. The new mechanism, which aims to facilitate trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, is co-chaired by their… Read more
POLO-Berlin webinar tackles Filipino nurses’ integration in Germany
Fresh from celebrating its first anniversary, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Berlin hosted a webinar entitled “Work and Life in Germany: Practical Tips” to give Filipino nurses newly arrived in Germany or intending to come to Germany the opportunity to learn from Filipino nurses who have been living and working in Germany for… Read more
Philippine Ambassador Takes Part in Economic Mission to Rhineland Palatinate
Twelve Ambassadors from the Asia-Pacific region, including nine Ambassadors from ASEAN took part in an Economic Mission to the Germany state of Rhineland Palatinate from 17-19 September 2020. The Mission coordinated by the German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV), one of the oldest business groups in Germany with the Asia-Pacific Ambassadors Group was designed to provide… Read more