Philippine Embassy in Berlin ignites fight against VAW
“Alab” showcased Filipino talents at the Philippine Embassy. In this photo, Charge d´Affaires Lillibeth V. Pono (4th from left) is joined by (L-R) Isa Tabasuares, Krisanta Caguioa-Mönnich, Rowena Dufale Borsich, TALENTO founder Jennifer Lynne Fadrigo Hankammer, First Secretary and Consul Catherine Rose Torres, Carlo Thelmo, Catherine Abon, Jose Mari Rubio and Kay Abaño.
The Philippine Embassy in Berlin, in partnership with Berlin-based Filipino talent pool TALENTO, hosted a cultural evening entitled “Alab: Take a Bow against VAW (Violence Against Women)” on 12 December 2018, the final day of the 18-day Campaign to End VAW celebrated across the Philippines.
In her opening remarks, Chargé d’Affaires Lillibeth V. Pono cited a Philippine Statistics Authority survey in 2017, which revealed that up to 1 in 3 Filipino women has experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence committed by their husband or partner. In line with the theme of this year’s campaign “A VAW-free community starts with me,” she gave examples of what we, as individuals, can do to help combat the VAW epidemic. She highlighted the power of art to counter the blunt force of violence.
“Alab” showcased the works of visual artists Isa Tabasuares, Krisanta Caguioa-Mönnich and Rowena Dufale-Borsich. It also featured short documentaries by filmmakers Michaela Lola Abrera and Kay Abaño, and a recorded performance by dancer Izah Jeandelle Hankammer. During the program, Catherine Abon read beautiful and empowering poems which included renowned American poet Maya Angelou´s “Still I Rise”. Tenor Jose Mari Rubio sang Ryan Cayabyab´s “Iniibig Kita”, while acoustic singer Carlo Thelmo delivered a pop medley and Ed Sheeran´s “Perfect”.
These artworks were made by three Berlin-based Filipino women artists from the TALENTO group as part of the Embassy´s campaign to end VAW. Ms. Rowena Borsisch, Ms. Isa Tabasuares, and Ms. Krisanta Caguioa-Mönnich improvised on canvases bearing the hand prints of the Embassy´s consular clients and turned them into statements against VAW.
Afterwards, the audience, composed of Filipino graduate students, young professionals and second generation Filipino-Germans, as well as their German and other foreign friends, were treated to a sumptuous Filipino salu-salo. The Embassy conducted a trivia game on important Filipino women in history and current affairs after which the mic was opened for performances by the guests.
“Alab” documentaries and artworks may be viewed at the Philippine Embassy on Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 4pm until 28 December 2018, except on holidays. END
INVITATION TO BID FOR UNSERVICEABLE PROPERTIES OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN BERLIN, GERMANY
BIDS AND DISPOSAL COMMITTEE
INVITATION TO BID FOR UNSERVICEABLE PROPERTIES OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN BERLIN, GERMANY
19 DECEMBER 2018, 02:00 PM
Philippine Embassy
Haus Cumberland
2nd Floor
Kurfürstendamm 194, 10707
Berlin, Germany
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
1. The Philippine Embassy in Berlin hereby invites all interested parties to participate in the public bidding (viva voce) of the unserviceable properties (See Annex A below – List of Unserviceable Properties) on an “As-Is Where-Is” basis.
2. No bid shall be allowed lower than the set Minimum Selling Price (as indicated in Annex A) for any or all properties.
3. Individuals, partnerships and/or corporations, public or private institutions, are qualified to participate in the bidding and may view and inspect the properties at their respective locations on 17 & 18 December 2018 from 09:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m., and on 19 December 2018, from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
4. Public bidding (viva voce) will be held on 19 December 2018 at exactly 2:00 p.m. at the Philippine Embassy, Haus Cumberland, 2nd Floor, Kurfürstendamm 194, 10707 Berlin, Germany.
5. The Bids and Disposal Committee shall facilitate the bidding process (viva voce) and shall declare the highest qualified bidder as the winning bidder for each property.
6. The Bid and Disposal Committee will auction the properties one at a time. Participating bidders may signify their bid amount by raising their hands and declaring their bid amount. The highest bidder shall be declared as the winner by the Committee. Each bidder is allowed to bid on any or all items that he/she is interested on.
7. The winning bidder, who shall be the recipient of the unserviceable property, shall bear the cost of dismantling, removing and
hauling/transport of the said item from the Philippine Embassy in Berlin, which shall be made on the 27th and the 28th of December 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8. In case of failure by the winning bidder to dismantle, remove and haul/transport his unserviceable property at the appointed time, the Philippine Embassy reserves the right to dispose of the said property in any manner deemed cost advantageous to the government.
9. One-time, non-refundable, non-transferable, payment in cash shall be made by the winning bidder at the Cashier Section of the Philippine Embassy, immediately after being declared as the winning bidder by the Bids and Disposal Committee on 19 December 2018.
10. An Official Receipt shall be issued by the Philippine Embassy covering the payment made by the winning bidder.
11. This ITB shall be posted in at least three (3) conspicuous places in the locality where bidding shall take place which includes the Philippine Embassy Website, the Philippine Embassy Consular/Public Area Section, and the Community Bulletin Board of the Church of Heilig Geist (Filipino Community Church.) in Bayernallee 28, Berlin.
Date Posted: 14 December 2018
Philippine Embassy Berlin, with the Frankfurt Philippine Consulate General, Conducts Consular Mission in Frankfurt
Lower photo: Philippine Embassy in Berlin (Berlin PE) and Frankfurt PCG personnel takes a family photo. Sitting in the center is Consul General Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia, flanked by Deputy Consul General Emil Fernandez and Vice Consul Marie Cris Chieng. Standing from left to right: Ms. Loredanna Hess, Mr. Ruben Atienza, Ms. Lolita Balansag, Mr. Michael Dayrit, Ms. Violeta Bautista, Ms. Rayelle Honey Dy-Fabroa, Ms. Cecilia Estrella, Mr. Armando Sibug, Ms. Christine Marisse Mangunay, Ms. Martina Guinyawan and Ms. Amor de Asis Del Mundo.
The Philippine Embassy Consular Team composed of Vice Consul Marie Cris Chieng, Ms. Cecilia Estrella, Mr. Ruben Atienza, Ms. Amor de Asis Del Mundo and Mr. Elvin Jay Alejandro, conducted a mobile consular outreach service in Frankfurt on December 1.
The consular outreach in Frankfurt was hosted by the soon-to-open Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt (Frankfurt PCG) led by Consul General Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia.
Consular services were delivered in tandem with Frankfurt PCG colleagues, namely Deputy Consul General Emil Fernandez, Ms. Lolita Cabansag, Mr. Armando Sibug, Mr. Michael Dayrit, Ms. Rayelle Honey Dy-Fabroa, Ms. Violeta Bautista, Ms. Loredanna Hess, Ms. Christine Marisse Mangunay and Ms. Martina Guinyawan.
The team facilitated a total of 131 e-passport applications, authentication, notarials and civil registry transactions. Services were mainly for overseas Filipinos residing in the German states of Hesse and North Rhine Westphalia.
Frankfurt PCG will have jurisdiction over the State of Hesse once it opens.
The mobile outreach is part of the Philippine Embassy’s efforts to bring its consular services closer to Filipinos residing in different parts of Germany. END