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LOOK | PH Consulate General in LA to lure at least 200 participants to join 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) TourLOS ANGE...
19/10/2025

LOOK | PH Consulate General in LA to lure at least 200 participants to join 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA- The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles (PCGLA) Consul General Adelio Cruz invites Filipino-Americans and their friends to join the VIP Tour 2026 which will take place in Manila, Dumaguete and Cebu on July 12 to 21, 2026.

The Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour is an annual event organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Tourism, and Rajah Tours, with special airfare rates often provided by Philippine Airlines. It is designed to encourage Filipinos abroad and their families to visit the Philippines. The itinerary and destinations change each year.

Via Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America



📷 Joe Cobilla Jr

18/10/2025

PANOORIN | Pagsulong ng Indigenous Month Celebration sa Paris 🇵🇭🇫🇷

Inihahandog ng AKLAT-Paris Association ang pagdiriwang ng Indigenous Month para sa mga kabataang isinilang sa France.

Layunin ng programa na ipakilala at ituro ang kultura at kasaysayan ng Pilipinas — kabilang dito ang sayaw na Igorot, paggawa ng banig, at pagsusuot ng tradisyonal na kasuotan gaya ng bahag at mga damit ng kababaihan.

Dumalo rin sa programa ang Embahada ng Pilipinas sa France, sa pamumuno ni Ambassador Eduardo de Vega, na masiglang nakisali sa katutubong sayaw.
Via | B**g Agustinez, TFCN Paris, France


18/10/2025

WATCH | MADZ IN FRANKFURT 🎶🇵🇭

The Philippine Madrigal Singers captivated the crowd at Rossmarkt Square during the Frankfurt Book Fair, where the most visited Philippine jeepney stood proudly amid food stalls and novelty stands. The air was filled with the vibrant spirit of Philippine culture and heritage: a celebration warmly shared by both Filipinos and Germans.

Via Marilyn Rayray, TFCN France

18/10/2025

WATCH: Emma Tiglao makes history as she secures a back-to-back victory for the Philippines at Miss Grand International! 🇵🇭✨

Via MJ Robles
(🎥: Miss Grand International/Instagram)

🎉 GRABE, BACK-TO-BACK NA ‘TOH! 🇵🇭👑Emma Mary Tiglao, our very own Miss Grand Philippines, just clinched the crown as Miss...
18/10/2025

🎉 GRABE, BACK-TO-BACK NA ‘TOH! 🇵🇭👑

Emma Mary Tiglao, our very own Miss Grand Philippines, just clinched the crown as Miss Grand International 2025 — and history has been made! 🔥

After the announcement, the crowd went wild, and guess what? “Lupang Hinirang” played loud and proud sa buong venue! Goosebumps galore, besh! Lahat nakatayo, puso'y tumibok ng sabay-sabay — kasi hindi lang ito panalo ni Emma, panalo ito ng buong bayan! 🇵🇭💖

From her fierce pasarela to her powerful speech na parang mic drop moment, Emma proved na ang tunay na beauty queen, may puso, may paninindigan, at may bayanihan spirit.

Back-to-Back win? CHECK.
Filipina power? CHECK.
World-class kabog? DOUBLE CHECK.

CJ Opiaza last year, Emma Tiglao this year — parang teleserye ng tagumpay umano ang nangyayari! 🎬👑

Mabuhay ka, Emma! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Tunay kang reyna ng puso at ng mundo! 💛🌍

Via MJ Robles

📷 Miss Grand PH

18/10/2025

WATCH | Miss Philippines Emma Mary Tiglao's winning moment at the 2025 Miss Grand International, making history for the Philippines with a back-to-back victory, as
kababayan Christine Juliane Opiaza, Miss Grand International 2024, now passes on the crown to her.

Congratulations, Emma Mary Tiglao, Miss Grand International 2025.

📹 GrandTV Youtube

SPOTLIGHT | Young Filipino workers, Angelica Olavario, 25 and Jennifer Dela Peña, 23, serving coffee and pastries in Ger...
18/10/2025

SPOTLIGHT | Young Filipino workers, Angelica Olavario, 25 and Jennifer Dela Peña, 23, serving coffee and pastries in Gerla, one of the old coffee shops in Turin, Italy. Via | TFCN Desk

LOOK | Filipino Journalists, Translators Participate in Frankfurt Book Fair 2025By Maricel Burgonio, TFCN GlobalFRANKFUR...
18/10/2025

LOOK | Filipino Journalists, Translators Participate in Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

By Maricel Burgonio, TFCN Global

FRANKFURT, GERMANY - Filipino journalists and translators Sanz Sotelo and Danton Remoto participated in the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025, citing positive responses to their books for more translation projects.

Sotelo joined the book launch and reading of the Philippine National Hero’s books, José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

“Met so many brilliant literary icons and passionate art personalities, and it was such a joy to reconnect with the ever-inspiring Kidlat Tahimik,” Sotelo said on her Facebook post.

“Grateful to be part of the Philippine Literary Circle Europe and to take part at M. Renker’s Books Maria Renker,” Sotelo added.

Sotelo, who also worked a freelance correspondent in Spain for ABS-CBN News, is the translator of Quintin Jose Pastrana’s book, The Cat Who Lost Her Purr.

Meanwhile, another Quintin Pastrana’s book, Ambahan, is translated by Filipino journalist Danton Remoto, a former TV5 journalist.

“The Cat Who Lost Her Purr and Ambahan are receiving wonderful responses - truly opening doors for more translation projects ahead,” she said.

Remoto also featured his two latest novels “Boys' Love: A Novel" and "Crocodile's Tears" at the Philippine Pavilion, Frankfurt Book Fair 2025.

“Before coming here, my psychic told me I'd be lucky. Have just talked to publishing officers from Spain, Thailand and Turkey, who want to publish my work in their countries. Next stage is negotiations between my publisher and these kind people. Huge crowds at the Phillipine display of books,” Remoto said on his page.



📷 Sanz Sotelo, Danton Remoto

18/10/2025

Watch: Pope Leo XIV meets with participants of the Jubilee of the Roma, Sinti and Travelling Peoples, in the Paul VI Hall.

LOOK| Three Filipino community groups performed at the Balla Turin Social Dance among the 20 foreign at regional communi...
18/10/2025

LOOK| Three Filipino community groups performed at the Balla Turin Social Dance among the 20 foreign at regional communities in Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy last October 11, 2025, including the Ilocano Group of Turin, Piamonte Zumba Collaboration-FEDFAP and ACFIL. | Via Maricel Burgonio, TFCN Italy | 📷 Emely Dela Rosa

Prince Andrew Announces He Will Give Up Titles Amid Ongoing Allegations“With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must no...
18/10/2025

Prince Andrew Announces He Will Give Up Titles Amid Ongoing Allegations

“With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I
will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been
conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the
accusations against me.”

Read his official statement 👇

LOOK | Philippine National Barista Champion Michael Harris Conlin Wows Coffee Lovers in Milan, Competes at 2025 World Ba...
18/10/2025

LOOK | Philippine National Barista Champion Michael Harris Conlin Wows Coffee Lovers in Milan, Competes at 2025 World Barista Championship at HostMilano

MILAN, ITALY - Philippine National Barista Champion Michael Harris Conlin gave the Philippine Consulate General, as well as coffee lovers from the Filipino community in Milan, a preview of his world-class talent during a special bar takeover at Lola's Restaurant last October 12, 2025.

Conlin is in Milan to compete at the prestigious competes at 2025 World Barista Championship at HostMilano, the premier global competition for baristas, running from October 17 to 21. Conlin is set for preliminary round on Saturday, 18 October 2025, at around 12:00 PM Milan time.

The competition can be viewed via the official livestream on the World Coffee Championships (WCC) website: https://wcc.coffee/milan-wbc. Replays will be available on the WCC YouTube channel.

During the event last October 12, the Milan PCG said Conlin skillfully demonstrated his delightful concoctions using several coffee beans, bringing more complexity and richness to the flavors of beloved coffee varieties.

Beyond the art of the brew, Conlin also took the opportunity to explain the crucial link between the coffee consumer industry and the local farmers and producers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining these linkages for the future of the Philippine coffee industry.

Consul General Jim Tito San Agustin encouraged Filipinos to come and support Michael as he competes against the world's best baristas.

Via Maricel Burgonio, TFCN Italy



Photos: Milan PCG

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