Philippine Embassy in London Conducts Lecture on “Marine Environmental Protection and UNCLOS @ 40” in Celebration of MANA Mo 2022
LONDON 30 September 2022 – In celebration of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) 2022, the Philippine Embassy in London hosted a lecture on Marine Environmental Protection and UNCLOS @ 40 which was attended by students, members of the Filipino community, and representatives of UK-based Philippine media organizations at the Sentro Rizal London on 29 September 2022.
Capt. Weniel Azcuna, Technical Adviser on Maritime Affairs of the Embassy, discussed a presentation on the key features of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and how its provisions on the protection of the marine environment are being implemented by the Philippines, as a responsible party to the UNCLOS.
PINTO: A 360° Virtual Experience Tour
This Museum and Galleries Month, in line with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, join us as we discover and learn more about Philippine contemporary art! Plus, have an immersive experience with one of the most Instagrammed museums in the Philippines, the Pinto Art Museum through a gamified virtual tour! An experience that you shouldn’t miss!
Discovering art is just a fingertip away with the PINTO: A 360° virtual experience tour! Streaming on 12 October 2022, 3:00 PM via the DFA Facebook page and Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/M5WUrtRZSss
You may register and join us on Zoom via this link: https://tinyurl.com/yr5cm27t
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Philippines Celebrates National Tourism Week - Kadayawan Festival!
They say there’s no place like home, but the world is for us to explore!
This September, as the Philippines celebrates National Tourism Week, join us as we explore and head down south to learn about the bountiful celebration of Davao City, the Kadayawan Festival!
See you on 24 September 2022, 4:00 PM (PhST) via DFA Facebook and Youtube channel (https://tinyurl.com/wv2wc7km). Together, let’s dance and celebrate the ‘King of Festivals’ in the Philippines.
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To join the celebration, please contact the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General in your area.
Watch out for more announcements on the Fiesta Filipinas events on this page!
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12-Year-Old Filipino-British Girl Who Makes Blankets Out of Crisp Packets for the Homeless Visits Philippine Embassy in London
Twelve-year-old Filipino-British Alyssa Faith Fallorina Dean of Prestatyn, Wales, who was recently crowned Miss Royal UK Pre-Teen 2022/2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy on 31 August.
During the call, Alyssa shared with Post her passion project – the making and distribution of thermal blankets made from recycled packaging of chips/crisps for the homeless.
In the past year alone, she has produced and distributed to homeless shelters over 200 survival packages containing her handmade blankets and other provisions such as socks and knitted hats.