CEBU CITY – “I’m incredibly grateful and truly honored.” CEBUANA fashion model Priscilla ‘Happy’ Melendres shows her award during the Global Filipino Icon Awards 2025 last April 5 at Dusit Thani in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Contributed photo) Cebuano socialite, entrepreneur, and...
Isang Paggunita sa Buwan ng Wika - Agosto 2022 “Bawa’t bayan ay may sariling wika gaya ng pagkakaroon niya ng sariling pag-iisip. Pinagpipilitan ninyong mabuti na hubdan ang sarili ng angking katauhan bilang isang bayan; nalilimutan ninyo na habang pinangangalagaan ng isang bayan ang kanyang...
Stories of global Pinoys By Jill De Dumo-Cornista Many stories have already been told on the struggles and successes of Filipinos living abroad. The Filipino diaspora, now deeply ingrained in our nation's history, is not just a personal story—it is a story of connecting people and building...
(From Left to Right) Vice Consul Fatima C. Mueller, Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon-Abalos, Ms. Paula Gutierrez Salangsang, Ube Fiesta Project and Social Media Head “Ang ube ay ang kulay asul at kulay pula ng ating bandila. Kaya sa isang banda, ang ube ay masasabi nating “pambansang kulay ng...
A story of a Filipino Ph.D. student in Germany By Judee Bendiola As a graduate student in a foreign land, what will you do when amid the pandemic you have tried all the possible options to survive and still somehow find yourself struggling? Will you stay on and fight for your dreams in the middle...
Here's how you can enjoy one of Europe's most iconic countries without spending too much By Judee Bendiola A lot has happened these past few years. And no words can even describe how the pandemic, the Philippine election, and their respective aftermaths have affected most of our relationships with...
A Cheeky Guide to German Culture By Judee Bendiola Nothing beats the first year in Germany! This is the best time for adjusting, integrating, and learning. When you live in another country, you will usually be confronted with a lot of cultural differences or some unique scenarios, which you will...
The Global Fiipino_mural by Filipino Artist Emmanuel "Manny" Garibay “Malayong lupain, amin mang marating, di rin magbabago ang damdamin." Borrowing from the hymn of the University of the Philippines, the various celebrations commemorating the 124th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine...
124th Philippine Independence Day Celebration, National Day Fiesta in Geneva 124th Philippine Independence, June 12, 2022 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence Cultural Program H.E. Evan P. Garcia, ambassador and permanent representative of the Philippines, Philippine...
Celebrating Dr. Jose Rizal's 161st birthday Photos courtesy of the Philippine Mission in Geneva and Kuluki Ave UNVEILING of the GLOBAL FILIPINO mural, May 20, 2022, Philippine Chancery, Geneva, Switzerland Global Filipino by Manila Bulletin Bureau Chief, Ms. MARY GRACE C. YAP; Deputy Permanent...
By Jennifer Leu-Yong All photos are courtesy of Ms. Leovelyn Quiambao A billboard of Megan Chloe Quiambao On a normal Saturday afternoon, in their home in Milan, six-year-old Megan Chloe Quiambao would be holding coloring pencils, drawing on her sketchbook. At first glance, you may find nothing...
A triumphant journey of a Filipina The canton of Vaud and Geneva in Switzerland is home to about 5,000 Filipinos, according to the Philippine Permanent Mission in Geneva. That sounds like a big enough market for a ready-to-eat (RTE), home-cooked style Filipino food and beverage (F&B) business....
