Prepare to transform the city into a canvas of blue, red, and white, as the French Film Festival marks its iconic presence, commemorating 26 years of delivering a selection of top-notch contemporary French movies to the Filipino audience. The French Embassy in the Philippines and Micronesia, in...
France will launch in the Philippines on Saturday, Nov 25, its “Make It Iconic” campaign, which aims to showcase its assets in the industrial and economic spheres, potential for innovation, and cultural and artistic vitality. France will hold the launching on the occasion of the French Film...
France has joined the Philippines in commemorating the 10th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda which had killed thousands of people during its onslaught. The French Embassy in Manila said the resilience of the affected communities and their spirit of unity in the disaster's aftermath...
A CULTURAL EXCHANGE Brilliant minds come together to share ideas, as organized by the French Embassy, in cooperation with Alliance française de Manille, and the National Museum of the Philippines Following the French cultural tradition of exchanging thoughts and questioning everything,...
The French and German ambassadors in the Philippines had a blast celebrating Germany’s Oktoberfest tradition in Manila. October Festival in Manila (Photos from Ambassadors Marie Fontanel and Andreas Pfaffernoschke via X) This was evident from the posts and photos they shared on X (formerly...
FRANCE (AFP) -- Ryo Hisatsune made a back-nine charge to claim the French Open on Sunday, Sept. 24, and become only the third Japanese golfer to win on the DP World's European Tour. Ryo Hisatsune of Japan (AFP) The 21-year-old, in his rookie season, was lying four shots off the lead overnight and...
PARIS (AFP) -- South Korea's Tom Kim carved out a one-shot lead at the rain-hit French Open on Thursday, Sept. 21, enjoying the added bonus of an early sight of Le National course which will stage the 2024 Olympics golf tournament. Tom Kim of South Korea (AFP) Kim, who was runner-up at the British...
After presenting her credentials to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, Sept. 20, French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel is now her country’s permanent resident envoy to Manila. French Ambassador Marie Fontanel shakes hands with President...
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND Sen. Migz Zubiri and Apolinario Mabini Awards chairperson Audrey Tan-Zubiri pose with some of the awardees and their families The 30th Apolinario Mabini Awards (AMA), a prestigious event that recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has lauded the French government's initiative to open a direct flight from Manila to Paris and its plan to strengthen the scholarship programs for Filipino students. *PHILIPPINE-FRENCH TIES — President Marcos welcomes the outgoing French Ambassador...
BERLIN, Germany -- French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first state visit to Germany in July, the two countries said Monday, amid persistent tensions on issues ranging from energy policy to China. Macron will visit Germany from July 2 to 4 at the invitation of President Frank-Walter...
President Emmanuel Macron of France (AFP) PARIS, France -Â France's President Emmanuel Macron faces more nationwide protests on Monday as he seeks to steer the country on from a divisive pension law that has sparked anger, pan-bashing and social unrest. Last month he signed a law to raise the...
