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Filipinos in Britain weigh in on Brexit

Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 05:49 PM

LONDON - As the clock ticked down and got closer to the 11 p.m. departure time to leave the European Union on 31 January, Filipinos and British-Filipinos in in the UK weighed in on Brexit and the ripple effect, as well as the direct impact of UK’s “divorce” from the EU on their business and personal lives. Read more »

Filipino food vloggers make impact in Winnipeg business community

Rhia Alcantara, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 01:01 PM

Two food enthusiasts who simply started by showing their daily packed lunch or baon live on social media have become popular food vloggers in Winnipeg, Canada. Read more »

Biggest group of Pinoy workers employed at rural pork factory in Ireland

Vanda Marie Brady, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 05:27 PM

Foreign employers continue to hire Filipino workers because of their admirable work attitude despite being away from home. Read more »

Indigenous fabric inabel makes it to fashion capital Paris

Marilyn Paed-Rayray, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 09:07 AM

Nina Inabel hits the global stage as it was purposely envisioned since it was launched a couple of years ago. And where else to better launch a designer brand globally than in Paris. Read more »

Pinoys in France urged to be vigilant amid nationwide strike

Marilyn Paed-Rayray, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 05:57 PM

PARIS, France - The Philippine Embassy in France has urged Filipinos living there to be cautious and avoid going out if not necessary amid an ongoing nationwide strike against pension reform. Read more »

World AIDS Day: Dutch-Filipino salon donates proceeds to AIDS charities

Jofelle P. Tesorio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 07:49 PM

AMSTERDAM - With DJs playing in the background while you hair is being cut and colored, there’s no better way to start the festive month of December. But at Jitty’s, the 17-year-old hair and make-up salon owned by Filipino Jitty Dela Cruz and her partner Ronald Pronk, it is not just about feeling happy with your hair but a moment to support a cause. Read more »

Pinoy wins Best Director at Vatican film fest

Mye Mulingtapang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 09:48 AM

Award-winning Filipino film and documentary producer and director Roderick Cabrido adds another feather to his cap as he bagged the Best Director award for his horror film "Clarita" at the 10th edition of the Mirabile Dictu International Catholic Film Festival held this week in Vatican City, beating other directors from Peru and Italy. Read more »

Filipino artists make their mark on global art scene

Mye Mulingtapang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 07:12 AM

Filipino artists continue to gain renown internationally, with their works being showcased throughout Europe. Read more »

Venice paralisado dahil sa baha, mga turista at Pinoy apektado

Mye Mulingtapang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 09:55 PM

Muling binaha ang historic center ng Venice sa Italy kung saan umabot ng 190 centimeters o anim na talampakan ang lalim ng tubig bunsod ng high tide, Martes ng gabi. Read more »

Surviving the holocaust: Manileno-Jews recall life in PH

Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 06 07:43 PM

They call themselves “Manilaners” or Manileno-Jews because they lived in Manila for much of their growing-up years.  Read more »

'Quezon’s Game' reaps praise at Tel Aviv film festival

Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 06 12:07 PM

The historical drama "Quezon’s Game" made its Israeli premiere at Tel Aviv’s Cinemateque as part of the Philippine Film Festival in Israel 2019.    Read more »

When life’s end nears for overseas Filipinos, how do they prepare?

Jofelle P. Tesorio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 09:46 AM

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands - For many Filipinos, death or old age is not something they prepare for. Usually back home, the responsibility to take care of sick or ageing family members are passed on to the children or the nearest kin. Read more »

Pinoy nannies in UAE graduate as new social entrepreneurs

Rachel Salinel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 30 04:39 PM

Eighteen Filipino nannies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates were among 116 graduates who completed the Ateneo School of Government’s Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship (LSE) program last October 25.  Read more »

Pinay nabalian ng braso sa aksidente sa bus sa Roma

Jackie De Vega, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 30 04:44 PM

Bali ang kaliwang braso at masakit pa rin ang ibang bahagi ng katawan ng isang Pilipina na kabilang sa 40 pasahero na nasugatan matapos maaksidente ang sinakyang bus sa Via Cassia sa Roma. Read more »

British-Filipina is British Vogue's emerging designer

Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 06:59 PM

LONDON – Twenty-three year-old designer Cabrini Roy from Portsmouth, England is a featured designer on British Vogue. She joins the list of emerging designers in the Designer Profile Campaign, a three-month campaign on British Vogue, which pays tribute to up and coming designers. Read more »

Tulong, hustisya hiling ng pamilya ng OFW na namatay sa Abu Dhabi

Rachel Salinel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 16 04:56 PM

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Humihingi ng tulong sa awtoridad sa Pilipinas at Abu Dhabi ang anak ng overseas Filipino worker (OFW) na namatay matapos umanong mahulog sa gusali sa Abu Dhabi para matukoy ang tunaky na dahilan ng pagkamatay ng ina. Read more »

'Tao Po': Monologue about extrajudicial slays in PH gets standing ovation in Amsterdam

Jofelle P. Tesorio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 11:49 AM

AMSTERDAM - "Tao Po", a 4-act monologue about extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, got a standing ovation at the packed CREA theatre, next to the University of Amsterdam, last Saturday, October 5. Read more »

Peacebuilding NGO focuses on PH in London dining experience

Edward Lao, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 02 01:20 PM

LONDON, UK - An international peacebuilding organization recently held its annual dining experience in London, focusing on issues surrounding the Philippines. Read more »

Pinoy food festival a hit in Brussels

Raquel Bernal-Crisostomo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 10:13 AM

Ensaymada, ube cake, pancit, sisig, dinuguan. These are just some of the Pinoy dishes that became an instant hit both for Filipinos and Belgians at a Filipino food festival held in Brussels earlier this month. Read more »

'Justice for Aldrin': Mother of drug-war victim continues fight in foreign land

Jofelle P. Tesorio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 30 07:28 AM

Nanette Castillo brings her son's case outside the Philippines so that, in her words, the world would know that many mothers like her are real and they are crying for justice. Read more »