Club Bol-Anon e.V. Hosts Another Successful Benefit Gala in Berlin

BERLIN, 13 September 2025 — Club Bol-Anon e.V., under the leadership of Mrs. Veronica Boensch, successfully held another benefit gala at the Gemeinschaftshaus Gropiusstadt in Berlin on 13 September 2025.  

The event drew strong support from both Filipino and German communities, all united by a common cause of supporting programs for underprivileged children and orphans in Bohol, Philippines.

Ambassador Irene Susan B. Natividad’s opening message set the tone for the night.  She remarked that compassion and a sense of community spirit are inherent in our culture.  She commended Club Bol-Anon for its civic activities in the Philippines.

Highlighting the gala night were captivating performances of Bulaklakan, Singkil and Tinikling by the Filipiniana Dance Group. 

Cultural Attaché Mylah Rubio, joined by her husband and fellow UST Singers alumni Jose Mari and their daughter Mikaela, also captivated the audience with a heart-rending Visayan classic “Matud Nila” along with a selection of other well-loved Filipino and international songs.

One of Club Bol-Anon e.V.’s mission is the  preservation and promotion of Philippine culture and traditions in Germany.  Ms. Veronica Boensch, the Club’s President, teaches  traditional Filipino dances to second-generation Filipino-German youth and Filipino migrants.   Proceeds from their cultural performances and annual gala night continue to support various civic initiatives in Bohol,  a testament to the enduring ties between the Filipino diaspora and their homeland.— END

FFONG Celebrates 3rd Philippine Day and Barrio Fiesta in Hamburg-Altona

HAMBURG, 13 September 2025 — The Federation of Filipino Organizations in Northern Germany e.V. (FFONG) successfully held its 3rd Philippine Day and Barrio Fiesta at Grosse Bergstrasse in Hamburg-Altona on 13 September 2025, drawing a large crowd and fostering a strong sense of community and cultural pride.

The event featured a lively street fair with booths showcasing Filipino products and serving a variety of Filipino dishes, giving visitors a taste of the Philippines in the heart of Hamburg.

The Philippine Embassy participated with a special booth highlighting the Philippines’ role as this year’s Guest of Honor country at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse). The booth showcased a book display of selected German-translated literary works of Filipino authors. 

The event was a joyful celebration of Filipino culture and community through live performances from local artists as well as traditional Filipino games that engaged and delighted children and adults alike, bringing together Filipinos, Germans and other expatriates in a shared appreciation of the Philippines’ vibrant culture.— END

BVMW DELEGATION IN THE PHILIPPINES TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMES

The German Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (BVMW e.V.) delegation, led by its Managing Director Andreas Jahn,   visited  Manila from 14-15 July for meetings with Philippine agencies and business groups.  

The delegation paid a courtesy call on DTI Secretary Maria Cristina A. Roque on 14 July 2025 to brief her on the objectives of the mission and for a discussion on opportunities for Philippine and German SMEs.  Mr. Jahn conveyed an invitation to Sec. Roque to speak at BVMW’s  SME Future Day scheduled to take place in April 2026. 

The delegation also received briefings from the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) on the country’s economic performance and outlook and with the Department of Migrant Workers on  Philippine labor deployment policies. They also met officials of the IT Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). 

The said meetings were arranged through the assistance of the Philippine Embassy in Berlin and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Berlin.  

The delegation proceeded to Cebu for the second leg of the mission.