Pinoys In Poland

Choinka na Rynku Nowego Miasta udekorowana została tradycyjną filipińską gwiazdą betlejemską. W ten sposób Warszawa chce pokazać swoją solidarność z mieszkańcami Filipin, którzy ucierpieli podczas tajfunu. W uroczystości zawieszenia lampionu wzięli udział urzędnicy, a także sami Filipińczycy. - Mieli ze sobą transparenty, na których znajdowały się podziękowania dla Hanny Gronkiewicz-Waltz oraz Bronisława Komorowskiego - relacjonuje Marcin Gula, reporter tvnwarszawa.pl. Gwiazda jest symbolem solidarności z mieszkańcami Filipin, którzy ucierpieli podczas tajfunu. Zniszczył on wyspy w listopadzie.

Event on Facebook If you would like to see Helena Patzer's film based on her research in the Philippines, you are invited to come to see it this coming Tuesday, Dec 17, at 7:30 pm. Koszykowa 24/12. The film is in Tagalog, Pangasinan/Pangasinense, and English. Subtitles are in English. The discussion after the showing of the film will be in Polish. Admission is FREE

07 November 2013 – Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson welcomed on November 06 a delegation from Poland to discuss the opening of a Polish Embassy in Manila. Director Janusz Bilksi of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that given the upswing of the Philippine economy, it would be beneficial for Philippine-Poland relations to have a permanent presence in the Philippines to enhance political, economic and tourism exchanges. The establishment of a Polish Embassy in Manila would be a milestone for Philippine-Poland relations which are celebrating its 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations. The Philippines is currently under the jurisdiction of the Polish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Poland maintains Honorary Consulates in Manila, Cebu and General Santos. The Polish delegation will also call on House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte to discuss the creation of a Philippines-Poland Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group. The Group ...

Sunday, December 15th at 1.00 pm at office of Foundation of Development Beyond Borders The Foundation of Development Beyond Borders/Fundacja Rozwoju Oprócz Granic (FROG) invites you to a training about legalization of foreigners’ work in Poland. During the training you will learn: what are the components of legal work in Poland, who has the right to work without a work permit and how to obtain one. The training will be conducted in English . Please confirm your participation by tel. 517 459 418.

Maligayang Pasko mga Kababayan, Kayo po ay aming inaanyayahan sa ating Christmas Party na gaganapin sa Philippine Embassy sa Linggo, ika-15 ng Disyembre 2013. Mag-uumpisa ang ating programa sa isang misa sa ganap na 11:00 ng umaga at susundan po ito ng salo-salo, pagpapa-ilaw ng mga parol na galling pa sa Pilipinas at programa, paligsahang pambata at pangmatanda.

A contest for anyone interested in Polish language courses at Foundation for Development Beyond Borders! They are looking forward for your photos illustrating situations in which one could not do without knowledge of Polish language. If your photo will be placed on the Facebook profile of Foundation for Development Beyond Borders gets most of “Like it!” - you can win a free Polish language course in next trimester - January- March 2014. They have three courses for winners within the following categories : Category 1 - for current students , Category 2 - for those who once attended courses at Foundation for Development Beyond Borders, but at the moment don’t learn Polish language with us, Category 3 - for those who have not yet participated in language courses at Foundation for Development Beyond Borders and would like to learn Polish with us. Do not forget – to make a note within which category (1, 2 or 3) you compete for the prize. They will accept applications until 16th...

First Training Day: 02 October 2013 (Wednesday) Trainings are held on Mondays and Wednesdays 18:30 to 20:00 Venue: Szkoła Podstawowa nr 75 , Warszawa, ul. Niecała 14 More details can be found at: http://www.fmawarsaw.pl/?q=pl/content/treningi or contact Waldemar Kruk, 507 094 004

BABAGWA (The Spider's Lair/W sieci pająka) is included in the WARSAW FILM FESTIVAL (competition 1-2 for first and second films by directors from all over the world), one of the 14 FIAPF accredited competitive full length feature film festival all over the world Oct 11, 18:55 - MultiKino Zlote Tarasy Room 4 Oct 13, 13:45 - MultiKino Zlote Tarasy Room 4 An Internet scammer falls in love with a wealthy spinster while trying to swindle her using a fake Facebook profile. Finalist, New Breed category, Cinemalaya Film Festival 2013. A film by Jason Paul Laxamana.  Release Date : July 2013 Starring: Alex Vincent Medina, Joey Paras, Alma Concepcion, Nico Antonio, Chanel Latorre, Sunshine Teodoro, Raqs Regalado, Garry Lim, Kiko Matos, Marx Topacio EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Joji Alonso PRODUCER: Ferdinand Lapuz WRITER-DIRECTOR: Jason Paul Laxamana Awards: Finalist, New Breed Category, Cinemalaya Film Festival 2013 Facebook

Ilo Ilo  (2013) Directed by Anthony Chen The debut work of director Anthony Chen, the film features an international cast, including Singaporean actor Chen Tianwen, Malaysian actress Yeo Yann Yann and Filipino actress Angeli Bayani. Set in Singapore, Ilo Ilo chronicles the relationship between the Lim family and their newly arrived maid, Teresa. Like many other Filipino women, she has come to this city in search of a better life. Her presence in the family worsens their already strained relationship. Jiale, the young and troublesome son, starts to form a unique bond with Teresa, who soon becomes an unspoken part of the family. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2901736/

Ambassador Patricia Ann V. Paez, Mrs. Maricel Villamin, and Mrs. Lalaine Visalda met last 09 September with Prezydent Miasta Slolecznego Warszawy (Mayor of Warsaw) Mme. Hanna Beata Gronkiewicz-Waltz and with Mr. Blazej Kieruzalski who is in charge of International Relations in the Warsaw City Mayor's office last 09 September. Read more...

The officials of the University of Warsaw (UW) opened its doors for cooperation and partnerships with the Philippine Embassy and with Philippine educational insitutions during a lunch-meeting last 10 September. Possible projects on how to raise the Philippines' profile among the university's students; the promotion of the UW as a university of choice for Filipino students wanting to pursue higher education; the exchange of academics, researchers, and scientists; as well as the reciprocal accreditation of Read more...

http://www.wff.pl/aktualnosci/pokazy-specjalne-na-29-wff-w-multikinie-1/ On the Job (2013 film) Directed by Erik Matti Starring:    Piolo Pascual    Gerald Anderson    Joel Torre    Joey Marquez Synopsis: The film is about the passions and ambitions of four men trying to survive, and make a living for themselves and their respective families. It depicts parallel worlds between two inmates who are hired as contract killers, and law agents investigating the crimes. As the two groups are caught in the jobs of corrupt healthy government officials, the two groups are led into an inevitable collision against each other having their loved ones as collateral damage

On Sunday 22 September, all buses, trams, subways, and commuter trains in Warsaw were free of charge for all passengers. This is how Warsaw celebrated European Car Free Day for the eighth time. Following a decision of the Warsaw Council, travellers did not have to buy tickets to use public transportation or to get to underground platforms, because the gates were open at all stations. Train companies in and around Warsaw did not demand tickets for travel in the first and second Warsaw ticket zones. http://www.ztm.waw.pl/?c=142&l=2 European Mobility Week ( http://www.mobilityweek.eu/join-us/about/ )

The Philippine Embassy in Warsaw hosted a reception to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Poland which were established on 22 September 1973. Undersecretary Winid cited the signing of the memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation, the completion of the delivery of eight helicopters purchased by the Philippines from Poland, the designation of three honorary consuls of Poland to the Philippines, and the formation of the Poland-Philippines Parliamentary Group as the hallmarks of the bilateral relations this year. In her remarks, Ambassador Patricia Ann V. Paez said that the Philippines and Poland are both Catholic nations and share the same values of love for democracy and freedom - the values that bind the two countries as friends, as allies, and as strategic partners. She added that the economies of both countries are resilient and have opened many potentials for cooperation, stressing that many opportunities exist to broa...

Inviting you to: PRIMEVAL – PIERWOTNY by Rodney P. Yap Exhibit of scenes from a primordial past Wystawa obrazów z odległej przeszłości September 2-4 2013. 9AM to 6PM Philippine Embassy in Warsaw ul. Lentza 11 Warsaw, Poland Rodney P. Yap Best in Asian Region* and multi-awarded Contemporary Visual Artist, Rodney P. Yap was born in Bacolod City and raised in Davao City, Philippines. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in painting degree from the Ford Academy of the Arts Davao City. A consistent winner in the annual Philippine Art Awards.(*Dusun Magazine – Malaysia) Related Link:  Muti-Awarded Filipino Painter Rodney Yap Exhibits Art Works in Wrocław

The art exhibit of multi-awarded Filipino arist Rodney P. Yap themed “Primeval” opened last 20 August 2013 at 6:00 pm at the BWA Gallery of Contemporary Art in Wroclaw with Ambassador Patricia Ann V. Paez as guest of honor. The exhibit will run until 27 August 2013. The genre of Mr. Yap’s paintings has been described as contemporary Abstract-Surrealist Impressionism. The flyer in his exhibit states: “His art layering technique is multi-layered, with images underneath via calligraphic linear drawing automatism fused with intentional images. Rodney’s mental imagery conceived the entire concept prior to the execution of the pieces. In “Primeval,” Rodney explores a portal of choices presenting the symbiosis of thoughts connecting the past as what makes today and the future.” Rodney says on his art: ‘I see my works like a child’s story books... lots of surprises and innocence that is why the title “Primeval” is so apropos. There is more to each painting than meets the eye as glaring image...

Mga Kababayan, Malugod po naming kayong inaanyayahan sa darating na Sabado, ika 31 ng Agosto 2013, ika-pito ng gabi sa “Paggunita sa Pamana ng ating mga Bagong Bayani” na sina Senador Benigno Aquino, Jr. at Kalihim Jesse Robredo. Susundan pa po ito ng pagbibigay ng gantimpala sa mga nagwagi sa patimpalakang pagsusulat ng sanaysay (Essay Writing Contest) ukol sa Buwan ng Wika at pormal na pagbubuk as ng Sining Eksibisyon ni G. Rodney Y. Yap na gaganapin sa Embahada ng Pilipinas. Nasa ibaba ay palatuntunan para sa okasyong ito ; Palatuntunan 7:00 pm Pambansang Awit 7:02 pm Maikling Pananalita ni Amb. Patricia Ann V. Paez 7:04 pm Maikling Pananalita ni G. Ronaldo Farrales (Pinoys in Poland) 7:05 pm Dokumentaryo ukol sa buhay ni Jesus “Jesse” M. Robredo 7:30 pm Dokumentaryo ukol sa buhay ni Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino, Jr. 8:00 pm Pamimigay ng gantimpala sa mga nagwagi sa patimpalakang pagsusulat ng sanaysay (Essay Writing Contest) ukol sa Buwan ng Wika. Mga Hurado: 1. G. ...

The Homeless World Cup is a social organization with the goal of ending homelessness through the sport of football. The organization hopes that engaging homeless people in football will encourage them to change their own lives and develop solutions to worldwide homelessness. The organization puts together an annual football tournament where teams of homeless people from each country compete. The eleventh edition of the Homeless World Cup annual football tournament will take place in Poznań in 2013. TEAM PHILIPPINES The Homeless World Cup Partner in the Philippines is Street Soccer Philippines which is part of Urban Opportunities for Change Foundation, Inc. ORGANISATION- STREET SOCCER PHILIPPINES The Urban Opportunities for Change Foundation, Inc brings representatives from differing levels of homelessness and poverty from various areas of the country together for the Homeless World Cup. These individuals are in the process of becoming a team, which means working and playin...

So you‘ve been invited to a Polish wedding, but have no idea what to expect.  Culture.pl walks you through the day…and late into the night. Click here

Ask any tourist about Poland and you might get a mumble of beautiful cities, vodka, communist rule, Pope John Paul II and Euro 2012. While touring the country I realised that this was a nation of resilient people who have survived decades of difficult times to emerge as one of the fastest growing economies in Europe and the world. Poland doesn't get as much attention as it deserves, so in order to spread the love, here are some interesting facts about this amazing country.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)  issued a Foreign Service Circular (FSC) No.90-13  dated 01 July 2013 implementing the issuance of 30 days visa-free for nationals/passport holders of Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia starting 01 August 2013. Following the issuance of  the Bureau of Immigration's Memorandum Circular No. RADJR-2013-006 dated 15 July 2013. For more information please see  The Bureau of Immigration's Memorandum Circular No. RADJR-2013-006 dated 15 July 2013 and FSC No. 90-13 dated 01 July 2013.

http://www.rp.pl/artykul/706827,1016878-Wiecej-atrakcji-jest-na-Filipinach.html Poland's leading daily Rzeczpospolita posted a feature article titled "It's More Fun in the Philippines in its online edition, Turystyka.rp.pl last June 2013. It was written by Ms. Anna Klossowska who attended the joint tourism presentation held by the Philippine Embassy in Warsaw, together with Emirates Airlines and the Polish Chamber of Tourism at the Sheraton-Warsaw. Following is the English translation of the entire article: "It's More Fun In The Philippines" "The Chocolate Hills and sandy beaches to laze around, the Mayon Volcano and water rafting for the active- these are offers of the Philippines which has started an activer tourism promotion in Poland. And the Emirates Airlines offer convenient connections. A convenient connection by the Emirates Airlines between Warsaw and Manila via Dubai, introduction of a new connection to Clark, no visas (for a 21-day stay...

Link:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/polish/soap/facts.shtml Where is Polish spoken? Polish is the official language of Poland, which has a population of 39 million people. There are big Polish-speaking communities in Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Lithuania, the UK, the Ukraine, the US and Russia (among many other countries). What you already know about Polish Solidarność, Poland's trade union federation and social movement. The meaning of the word is easy enough to guess - solidarity. Other Polish words in the English language point to the delicious Polish cuisine. Perhaps you've tried a kabanos or two, Poland's famous smoked sausages, bigos, hunter's stew, or pierogi, small filled dumplings. Polish has borrowed heavily from the English language in recent post-communist years. These loanwords often receive a Polish linguistic treatment, but are far from unrecognisable. They even reveal a bit about the Polish language...

Source:  http://certyfikatpolski.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103:opaty&catid=1:aktualnosci&Itemid=143&lang=en Polish Citizenship Act, as published in the Journal of Laws of 2012, item 161, has introduced the requirement that individuals applying for Polish citizenship should have their knowledge of Polish certified . A  certificate  issued by   the   State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language  and awarded as a result of passing a certificate examination is a document attesting the level of proficiency in Polish.

to watch the video, click here Zespól L&J Band słynie przede wszystkim z coverów. Formacja pochodzi z Filipin, ale w Polsce ma rzesze fanów. Na scenie Dzień Dobry TVN wykonali utwór "Get Lucky" oraz "Girl on Fire".

Filipino Band in Poland www.zespolzfilipin.pl

Sa darating na lingo ika -16 ng Hunyo 2013 sa pagdiriwang ng 115 taon Anibersaryo ng ating Kalayaan. Ang Embahada ng Pilipinas dito sa Warsaw ay may hinandang mga palarong Filipino na kinagisnan na po natin mula nung pagkabata. Isa po dito ay maharil sariwa pa sa inyong alala ay ang larong “BUGTONG- BUGTONG” na madalas nating nilalaro kapag umuulan at walang kuryente na di tayo makalabas ng bahay. Kung may mga alam tayong bugtong. Marahil lang pong ibahagi natin ito sa ating mga kabataang ng pangkasalukuyang dekada. Paramihan tara na !! Sali tayo!!.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/312461/pinoyabroad/news/pnoy-independence-day-message-urges-ofws-to-ignite-patriotism-bayanihan-spirit As the nation marks its 115th Independence Day, President Benigno Aquino III called on overseas Filipino workers to "ignite the patriotism and bayanihan spirit" as they promote Philippine cultural heritage in their host countries. In his Independence Day message, which was posted Tuesday night in the Philippine's Bangkok embassy website, Aquino reminded OFWs that they are the Philippines' modern-day heroes in this period of revitalization, and should play their part in moving the country towards equitable progress and lasting reform. more...

PAANYAYA SA SALU-SALO SA IKA-16 NG HUNYO 2013  UPANG IPAGDIWANG ANG ARAW NG KALAYAAN Inaanyayahan ang lahat ng Pilipino sa Poland sa pagdiriwang ng ika-115 Anibersaryo ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas na gaganapin sa Linggo, 16 Hunyo 2013, mula 10:00 ng umaga hanggang 4:00 ng hapon. Magkakaroon po tayo ng misa sa umaga, tanghalian, at programa na may palaro at kasiyahan.  Sa mga nagnanais na magbigay ng palabas, sa pamamagitan ng pag-awit, pagsayaw o di kaya’y pagtugtog ng instrumento, ipagbigay alam ninyo sa Embahada sa pe.warsaw@gmail.com ang pangalan ng mga magpapalabas at uri ng pagpapalabas.  Sa mga nagnanais din na mag-boluntaryo ng palaro, ipagbigay-alam din ninyo sa Embahada sa pamamagitan ng e-mail. Upang maiayos natin ang pagkakasunud-sunod ng ating programa, hinihikayat namin kayo na magpadala ng e-mail bago mag ika-8 ng Hunyo 2013. Upang makapaghanda ang Embahada para sa inyong pagdalo, mangyari pong magparehistro tayo sa pamamagitan ng e-mail o pagtawag s...

INVITATION TO THE  16 JUNE 2013 INDEPENDENCE DAY GET-TOGETHER  To commemorate the 115th Anniversary of Philippine Independence with the Filipino community in Poland, the Embassy will organize an Independence Day picnic to be held at the Em bassy grounds on Sunday, 16 June 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program will include a morning Mass, lunch, games and prizes. All Filipinos in Poland, including kids, are invited to the get-together. Anyone or any group who is willing to render a performance, in terms of song, dance or playing of musical instruments and the like, is requested to e-mail pe.warsaw@gmail.com and to give the names of the performers and kind of performance to be rendered. Anyone or any group who has ideas for a parlor game is also requested to contact the Embassy in the previously cited contact details. In order for us to arrange the sequence of activities in the program accordingly, please send in your performance and/or parlor game ideas by...

NAIS PO NAMING IPAALAM NA SA LUNES, IKA - 13 NG MAYO 2013, SARADO PO ANG EMBAHADA UPANG MAGBIGAY DAAN SA HULING ARAW NG BOTOHAN AT PARA NARIN SA PAGBILANG AT PAGCANVASS NG MGA BOTO. SAKALING MAGKAROON KAYO NG NG BIGLAANG PANGANGAILANGANG KONSULAR, MAARI KAYONG TUMAWAG SA DUTY OFFICER NG EMBAHADA NA SI MS. EVELYN VEGA SA MOBILE NO. 694 736 488. MALUGOD DIN PO NAMING INAANYAYAHAN ANG MGA NAIS NA MAG OBSERBA SA PAGBIBILANG AT PAG CANVASS NG MGA BOTO SA PAGTATAPOS NG PAG-BOTO SA ALA UNA NG HAPON. MAGBABALIK ANG EMBAHADA SA REGULAR NA OPERASYON SA IKA-14 NG MAYO 2013.

PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT ON MONDAY, 13 MAY 2013, THE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED TO GIVE WAY TO THE LAST DAY OF VOTING FOR THE 2013 NATIONAL ELECTIONS AS WELL AS FOR THE COUNTING AND CANVASSING OF VOTES. FOR URGENT CONSULAR MATTERS, PLEASE CALL THE DUTY OFFICER MS. EVELYN VEGA AT MOBILE NUMBER 694 736 488 INTERESTED FILIPINO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WISH TO OBSERVE THE COUNTING AND CANVASSING PROCEEDINGS ARE WELCOME TODO SO THE COUNTING OF VOTES WILL COMMENCE AS SOON AS VOTING ENDS AT 1:00 P.M. THE EMBASSY WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL OPERATIONS ON TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2013.

Mga mahal kong Kababayan, Karangalan ko pong imbitahan ang bawat-isa sa inyo na maging Tourism Ambassador ng Pilipinas. Paano po? Imbitahan po ninyo ang inyong mga kakilalang Polish – mga kaibigan, kasama sa trabaho, pari, guro, duktor, dentista, classmates, kapit-bahay, kamag-anak, o sino pa man – na bisitahin ang ating Philippine Booth sa LATO 2013 Trade Fair. (Ang ibig sabihin ng “lato” ay “tag-araw” o “summer.”) Ang LATO 2013 Trade Fair ay gaganapin mula sa darating na Byernes hanggang Linggo (19- 21 Abril 2013) magmula alas-diyes ng umaga hanggang alas-singko ng hapon (10:00 am- 5:00 pm) sa Byernes at Linggo, ngunit hanggang 6:00 pm sa Sabado. Ito po ay sa MT Polska Trade Fair and Congress Center sa 56c Marsa St. Warsaw, Poland. Ang LATO 2013 ay isang malaking palengke kung saan ang isang bansa o kompanya ay pwedeng ipakita at ibenta ang kanilang mga produktong turismo tulad ng magagandang tanawin o atraksyon, makasaysayang pook, diving destinations, beaches, spas, resorts, ...