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Polish Language Class - Fundacja Ocalenie

Fundacja Ocalenie is an active NGO, striving to support immigrants integration, by organizing, among others, the Polish courses. The levels and time of classes depend on the registered participants. How and when to sign up for the courses? You can sign up for the course by completing an online form available through a link provided on the Foundation’s website and the Foundation’s fan page on Facebook . You will be able to access the forms and register yourself only during a time period which is previously specified with dates provided on the page: 7 – 9 January 2019 | 6 – 8 May 2019 | 2 – 4 September 2019 You can always come to the Foundation’s office during the recruitment period, where there will be people who will help with registration For whom: foreigners who are above 18 years old and come from outside the European Union but residing in Poland legally and possessing a document confirming that (visa, residence card, etc.) Registration: via an online form on th...

New Year's Eve at Plac Bankowy

On New Year's Eve, Warsaw comes alive with parties and fireworks December 31 2018 19:00–01:30 Admission Free Plac Bankowy   - ul. Marszałkowska and Al. Solidarności, Warsaw

Pres. Duterte has nominated the new ambassador to Poland

Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz was among those nominated to new diplomatic posts by President Rodrigo Duterte. Ruiz was nominated for the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Poland with concurrent jurisdiction over Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, according to nomination papers released by Malacañang on Friday, December 21. The document was signed by Duterte on Wednesday, December 19. Meanwhile, former Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez has been nominated Philippine ambassador to Turkey with jurisdiction over Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, Hernandez had previously served as ambassador to South Korea. Before then, he was DFA spokesman during the administration of Benigno Aquino III. Duterte also appointed Edward Fereira as a special envoy of the President to Kazakhstan for six months. Alex Garcia Chua was nominated ambassador to Kenya with jurisdiction over Burundi, Union of the Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Rwanda...

First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice) 2018

Today, December 21, marks the Winter solstice the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere — the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It happens once a year in every hemisphere The word solstice comes from Latin sol “sun” and sistere “to stand still.” In the Northern Hemisphere, as summer advances to winter, the points on the horizon where the Sun rises and sets advance southward each day; the high point in the Sun’s daily path across the sky, which occurs at local noon, also moves southward each day. At the winter solstice, the Sun’s path has reached its southernmost position. The next day, the path will advance northward. However, a few days before and after the winter solstice, the change is so slight that the Sun’s path seems to stay the same, or stand still. The Sun is directly overhead at “high-noon” on Winter Solstice at the latitude called the Tropic of Capricorn. The Winter solstice 2018 will mark the shortest day of the year in the northern hem...

FAQs on Civil registration and other consular concerns

FAQs on Civil registration and other consular concerns What does a Filipino need to get married in Poland? I got married in Poland. What should I do next? I am a married Filipino woman and I would like to apply for a new passport using my married surname. What documents should I provide? I am a married Filipino woman and I would like to continue using my maiden surname in my passport. However, I would like to declare my change of status from ‘single’ to ‘married’ in my passport record. Am I required to submit my DFA-authenticated marriage certificate or accomplish a Report of Marriage? I am a Filipino who gave birth to/whose child was born in Poland. What should I do to report the birth of my child and to secure a Philippine passport for him/her? A Filipino passed away in Poland and we are the company authorized by the next of kin to make arrangements for the repatriation of the remains. What documents are required from the Embassy to facilitate the repatriation and what d...

Frequently asked questions and POEA’s replies

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration's replies to 13 most frequently asked questions (FAQs) covering recruitment process, placement fees and other concerns arising from overseas migration. 1. I am a college graduate and want to work abroad. Where to find job vacancies? Job vacancies are commonly advertised in newspapers and other media. Some employers advertise in the internet. Job vacancies are likewise posted in the premises of licensed recruitment agencies. POEA publishes a list of licensed recruitment agencies quarterly to guide job seekers. 2. I was able to secure a work visa from a foreign country, do I need to go through POEA for processing of my documents? What are the requirements? Yes, you need to have your documents processed at POEA. A visa merely allows entry into another country. It does not specify the terms and conditions of work for a particular employer. Name hires or Filipino workers who have found jobs on their own should have their docume...

Paskong Pinoy: A Presentation of Philippine Christmas Tradition

Paskong Pinoy: A Presentation of Philippine Christmas Tradition All members of the Filipino community are cordially invited to Paskong Pinoy: A Presentation of Philippine Christmas Tradition. There will be a granting of certificates for students of Polish Language Class. The traditional Christmas games and Philippine Christmas carols will follow. Everyone is also invited to join the gift giving with a minimum amount of 20 PLN and with your name as the giver. The event will be held this SUNDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2018 at 2:00 P.M . Philippine Embassy in Warsaw , Stanisława Lentza 11, 02-956 Warszawa Please e-mail your confirmation to pe.warsaw@gmail.com