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PIQC | Session 13: Manifesting and Asserting a Filipino Point of View

LIVE | PIQC | Session 13: Manifesting and Asserting a Filipino Point of View Register for the Session HERE: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession13 For this session we'll have Dr. Ramon Guillermo from UP Diliman as he discusses the Kris, Lapulapu and the First Circumnavigation, followed by Ret. Prof. Rudy Rodil with his work on the Lumad, Bangsamoro, and Settlers of Mindanao, Dr. Raymundo Rovillos of the University of the Philippines Baguio with his paper on the Discourse on Being Filipino and the Igorots in the 1887 Exposicion General de Filipinas in Madrid; Dr. Charlie Samuya Veric of the Ateneo de Manila University with his analysis on the Portrait of the Filipino Historian as an Artist, and Dr. Ma. Crisanta Flores from UP Diliman on the Mapping and Locating of the Philippines in the First Circumnavigation. Dr. Kristyl Obispado will moderate the Session with Dr. Ruel Pagunsan providing the synthesis. Session 13 is convened by the University of the Philippines Department of History #ManifestingAndAssertingAFilipinoPointOfView #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 9: Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors Special Papers | Panel C: Philippine Itinerary of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition

LIVE | PIQC | Session 9: Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors Special Papers | Panel C: Philippine Itinerary of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition We close off Session 9 of the Philippine International Quincentennial Conference that began on 2 December 2021 with Panel C | Philippine Route of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition on 15 December 2021 at 1:00 PM. Register HERE: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession9 Session 9 focuses on the various researches from across the country in solidarity with the 2021 Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors. Panel C begins with a paper from the late British Historian Robert "Bob" Couttie with his work on documenting the historical errors from the works of Carlos Quirino, followed by Dr. George Emmanuel Borrinaga of the University of San Carlos with his paper on Homonhon and the Magellan Landing, Prof. Michael Angelo Doblado of the Palawan State University on his documentation of the landing sites of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition in Palawan. This will be supplemented by the discussion of the process of marking the Philippine route of the First Circumnavigation of the World by Archt. Genissa Villegas, Ms. Juvelyn Nierves, and Mr. Josef Alec Geradila of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the documentation of the various pre-colonial elements from the costume of 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray by Mr. Gerwill Cruz of the NHCP. This panel will be moderated by Mr. John Paul Abellera of Project Saysay, Inc. Session C is convened by the National Museum of the Philippines and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. #YFPCA #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 12: Documentation of Early Filipinos | Panel A: Early Filipino Ancestors

LIVE | PIQC | Session 12: Documentation of Early Filipinos | Panel A: Early Filipino Ancestors The Philippine International Quincentennial Conference resumes today with Panel A | Early Filipino Ancestors of Session 12 | Documentation of Early Filipinos. You can join the Zoom and Earn your Certificate HERE: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession12 This Session revisits our Pre-Colonial Ancestors through the use of multi and interdisciplinary methodologies in unearthing and reliving the lives and conditions of Ancient Filipinos. For Panel A | Early Filipino Ancestors, we have we have Dr. Victor Paz of the University of the Philippines Diliman Archeological Studies Program give us an overview of how to imagine our ancestors using Archeology, followed by Prof. Nicholas Michael Sy of the UP Diliman Department of History with his analysis of belief systems in Luzon using demographic sources during the 17th Century, and Prof Analyn Muñoz of the University of the Philippines Baguio Department of History and Philosophy with her work on the Peoples of the Ilog Pasig and their relationship with the historic waterway. Dr. Randy Madrid, President of ADHIKA ng Pilipinas, Inc., and Director of the Center for West Visayan Studies of UP Visayas will moderate this panel. Session 12 is convened by the ADHIKA ng Pilipinas, Inc. and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. #DocumentationOfEarlyFilipinos #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 11: Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology | Panel I: The Local Peoples in Pigafetta's Writings

LIVE | PIQC | Session 11: Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology | Panel I: The Local Peoples in Pigafetta's Writings The Philippine International Quincentennial Conference resumes today with Panel I | The Local Peoples in Pigafetta's Writings of Session 11 | Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology. You can join the Zoom and Earn your Certificate HERE: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession11 This Session explores the technological advancements that were present in the Philippines and in the larger Southeast Asian cultural space during the First Circumnavigation of the world and how these developments arose from the scientific and cultural exchanges between the various peoples in the region and from the local conditions of the pre-colonial communities. For Panel I, Dr. Felice Noelle Rodriguez of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University will wrap up the Session's narrative with a recounting of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition through the peoples they encountered as it was recorded in the chronicle of Antonio Pigafetta. Fr. Randy Jasper Odchigue of the Father Saturnino Urios University will be moderating this panel. Session 11 is convened by the Father Saturnino Urios University in Butuan City. #BoatBuildingAndGoldCrafting #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 11: Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology | Panel E: Early Southeast Asian Maritime & Boat-Building Tradition Part 1

LIVE | PIQC | Session 11: Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology | Panel E: Early Southeast Asian Maritime & Boat-Building Tradition Part 1 The Philippine International Quincentennial Conference resumes today with Panel E | Early Southeast Asian Maritime & Boat-Building Tradition Part 1 of Session 11 | Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology. You can join the Zoom and Earn your Certificate HERE: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession11 This Session explores the technological advancements that were present in the Philippines and in the larger Southeast Asian cultural space during the First Circumnavigation of the world and how these developments arose from the scientific and cultural exchanges between the various peoples in the region and from the local conditions of the pre-colonial communities. For Panel E, Dr. Ligaya Lacsina of the University of the Philippines Diliman give us a more detailed look on this historical boats of Butuan. Ms. Orbelle I. Supas of the Father Saturnino Urios University will be moderating this panel. Session 11 is convened by the Father Saturnino Urios University in Butuan City. #BoatBuildingAndGoldCrafting #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 11: Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology | Panel B: Early Philippine Gold Crafting Technology Part 2

LIVE | PIQC | Session 11: Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology | Panel B: Early Philippine Gold Crafting Technology Part 2 The Philippine International Quincentennial Conference resumes today with Panel B | Early Philippine Gold Crafting Technology Part 2 of Session 11 | Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology. You can join the Zoom and Earn your Certificate HERE: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession11 This Session explores the technological advancements that were present in the Philippines and in the larger Southeast Asian cultural space during the First Circumnavigation of the world and how these developments arose from the scientific and cultural exchanges between the various peoples in the region and from the local conditions of the pre-colonial communities. For Panel B, Prof. Victor P. Estrella of the Philippine Normal University and Ateneo de Manila University will explore Philippine Precolonial Gold and the Social Construction of Technology in this period. Mr. Roberto Martin N. Galang of the Ateneo de Manila University will be moderating this panel. Session 11 is convened by the Father Saturnino Urios University in Butuan City. #BoatBuildingAndGoldCrafting #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 11: Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology | Panel A: Early Philippine Gold Crafting Technology Part 1

LIVE | PIQC | Session 11: Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology | Panel A: Early Philippine Gold Crafting Technology Part 1 The Philippine International Quincentennial Conference resumes today with Panel A | Early Philippine Gold Crafting Technology Part 1 of Session 11 | Early Philippine and Southeast Asian Boat-Building and Gold Crafting Technology. You can join the Zoom and Earn your Certificate HERE: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession11 This Session explores the technological advancements that were present in the Philippines and in the larger Southeast Asian cultural space during the First Circumnavigation of the world and how these developments arose from the scientific and cultural exchanges between the various peoples in the region and from the local conditions of the pre-colonial communities. For Panel A, Dr. Florina H. Capistrano-Baker of the Ayala Museum will discuss the archaeological evidence that shows the presence of Hindu-Buddhist Traditions in the area of Butuan prior to 1521. Ms. Isabel Consuelo A. Nazareno of the Ateneo de Manila University will be moderating this panel. Session 11 is convened by the Father Saturnino Urios University in Butuan City. #BoatBuildingAndGoldCrafting #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 10 | Belief Systems and Spiritual Climate in the Philippines Over the Last 500 Years | Panel B: Christianity Beyond the Spanish Colonial Period

LIVE | PIQC | Session 10 | Belief Systems and Spiritual Climate in the Philippines Over the Last 500 Years | Panel B: Christianity Beyond the Spanish Colonial Period This session explores the rich and diverse religious and cultural landscape of our pre-colonial ancestors and the impact of the introduction of Christianity had in our indigenous ways of faith and spirituality. For Panel B, we have Dr. Jose Rhommel Hernandez of the De La Salle University - Manila, Dr. Deidre De La Cruz of the University of Michigan, Fr. Michael Layugan of the Divine Word Seminary, and Dr. Kristoffer Esquejo of the University of the Philippines Diliman explore the role of Christianity in Filipino society and culture beyond the 300 year Spanish Colonial Period. Ms. Jeraiah Gray of the University of the Philippines Baguio will moderate this panel. Session 10 is convened by the University of the Philippines Baguio Department of History and Philosophy. You can still register for the Zoom Webinar and earn your Certificate HERE: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession10 #BeliefAndSpirit500 #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 8 | Tracing the Maritime Silk Road in the Visayas | Panel B: The Visayas in East Asian Trade

LIVE | PIQC | Session 8 | Tracing the Maritime Silk Road in the Visayas | Panel B: The Visayas in East Asian Trade Session 8 re-examines the extensive trade networks of the 15th to 17th century in Southeast Asia and the role of the Visayas in this network. From well-known ties with the rest of insular Southeast Asia, to the more nuanced relationship with China and mainland Asia, the Visayas held strong linkages as evidenced by the multitude of archeological and historical evidence produced by hardworking and pioneering researchers. For Panel B | The Visayas in East Asian Trade, Dr. Jose Eleazar Bersales of the University of San Carlos and Dr. Earl Jude Cleope of the Silliman University take a closer look at the rich trading posts in Cebu and Negros as they related to the greater network in East Asia. This panel is moderated by Ma. Regina Yoma of the University of San Carlos. Session 8 is convened by the University of San Carlos Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession8 #MaritimeSilkRoadInTheVisayas #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity

LIVE | PIQC | Session 8 | Tracing the Maritime Silk Road in the Visayas | Panel A: The Philippines in the Pre-Hispanic World Trade

LIVE | PIQC | Session 8 | Tracing the Maritime Silk Road in the Visayas | Panel A: The Philippines in the Pre-Hispanic World Trade Session 8 re-examines the extensive trade networks of the 15th to 17th century in Southeast Asia and the role of the Visayas in this network. From well-known ties with the rest of insular Southeast Asia, to the more nuanced relationship with China and mainland Asia, the Visayas held strong linkages as evidenced by the multitude of archeological and historical evidence produced by hardworking and pioneering researchers. For Panel A | The Philippines in the Pre-Hispanic World Trade, Dr. John A. Peterson of the University of San Carlos and Visayan researcher Dr. Genesis Velez retrace the geopolitical location of the Philippines in the pre-colonial trade networks of the World and take a more in-depth look into the Visayas-China trade relations. This panel is moderated by Ma. Regina Yoma of the University of San Carlos. Session 8 is convened by the University of San Carlos Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession8 #MaritimeSilkRoadInTheVisayas #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity

PIQC | Session 7 | The Southeast-Latin American Connection | Panel A: Peoples and Heritage in Old Filipinas-Mexico-Peru Network

PIQC | Session 7 | The Southeast-Latin American Connection | Panel A: Peoples and Heritage in Old Filipinas-Mexico-Peru Network -- CAPTION: LIVE | PIQC | Session 7 | The Southeast-Latin American Connection | Panel A: Peoples and Heritage in Old Filipinas-Mexico-Peru Network Session 7 explores the centuries old linkages that began with Magellan’s crossing of the Pacific and blossomed under the shared colonial experience under the Iberian Powers. Often referred to as Asia’s Latin Country, the Philippines continues to have strong cultural and historical ties with its Latin American brethren. For Panel A | Peoples and Heritage in Old Filipinas-Mexico-Peru Network, Dr. Paulina Machuca of El Colegio de Michoacán, Dr. Cuauhtémoc Villamar of Siam Society, and Dr. Kristyl Obispado of the University of the Philippines Diliman will delve into the dynamic history of the Philippines and Mexico. This panel will be moderated by Associate Dean Rene Salvania of the University of the East Session 7 is convened by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippines Academic Consortium for Latin American Studies. Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession7 #SEALATAMConnections #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity

PIQC | Session 7 | The Southeast-Latin American Connection | Panel B: Trade and Cross-Cultural Encounters in “Nuevo Mundo”

PIQC | Session 7 | The Southeast-Latin American Connection | Panel B: Trade and Cross-Cultural Encounters in “Nuevo Mundo” Session 7 explores the centuries old linkages that began with Magellan’s crossing of the Pacific and blossomed under the shared colonial experience under the Iberian Powers. Often referred to as Asia’s Latin Country, the Philippines continues to have strong cultural and historical ties with its Latin American brethren. For Panel B | Trade and Cross-Cultural Encounters in “Nuevo Mundo”, Dr. Marya Svetlana Camacho of the University of Asia & the Pacific, Dr. Paulo Roberto Pereira (to be read by Dr. Paulo Knauss) of the Universidade Federal Fluminense, Dr. Jaime Rosenblitt of the Biblioteca Nacional de Chile, and Dr. Ezequiel Ramoneda of National University of La Plata will discuss the extensive trade and culture exchanges that occurred in the “Nueva Mundo”. This panel will be moderated by Associate Dean Rene Salvania of the University of the East. Session 7 is convened by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippines Academic Consortium for Latin American Studies. Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession7 #SEALATAMConnections #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity

PIQC | Session 6 | Southeast Asia in the 16th Century | Panel B: 16th Century Southeast Asian Culture

PIQC | Session 6 | Southeast Asia in the 16th Century | Panel B: 16th Century Southeast Asian Culture The session explores the socio-cultural, political, and religious context of Southeast Asia in the 16th Century. For Panel B | 16th Century Southeast Asian Culture, Prof. Archil Daug of the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology Department of History and Dr. Pedro Luengo of the Universidad de Alicante will re-examine the cultural landscape of Southeast Asia in the 16th Century. Asst. Prof. Nicholas Sy of the UP Diliman Department of History will moderate this panel. Session 6 is convened by the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology Department of History. Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession6 #SEAInThe16thCentury #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

PIQC | Session 6 | Southeast Asia in the 16th Century | Panel A: Mindanao and Southeast Asia

PIQC | Session 6 | Southeast Asia in the 16th Century | Panel A: Mindanao and Southeast Asia The session explores the socio-cultural, political, and religious context of Southeast Asia in the 16th Century. For Panel A | Mindanao and Southeast Asia, Dr. Juvanni Caballero and Dr. Munap Hairulla of the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology Department of History will explore the history and culture of Mindanao in the context of 16th Century Southeast Asia. Dr. Ma. Cecilia Tangian, Chair of the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology Department of History, will moderate this panel Session 6 is convened by the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology Department of History Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession6 #SEAInThe16thCentury #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

PIQC | Session 5 | Reclaiming Our Place: Reanalyzing Toponymy and Philippine History | Panel B: Indigeneity in Space

PIQC | Session 5 | Reclaiming Our Place: Reanalyzing Toponymy and Philippine History | Panel B: Indigeneity in Space The session discusses the role of culture and tradition in toponymy and Philippine history. For Panel B | Indigeneity in Space, Joao Paulo Reginaldo and Prof. Jose Mathew Luga of the University of the Philippines Baguio, Profs. Bernardo Arellano III, Ryan Pawilen, and Reidan Pawilen of the University of the Philippines Los Baños examine indigenous elements in our place names. Prof. Veronica Alporha of the UPLB DSS will moderate the panel. Session 5 is convened by the University of the Philippines Los Baños Department of Social Sciences Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession5 #ReclaimingOurPlace #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

PIQC | Session 5 | Reclaiming Our Place: Reanalyzing Toponymy and Philippine History | Panel A: Filipinocentrism in Space

PIQC | Session 5 | Reclaiming Our Place: Reanalyzing Toponymy and Philippine History | Panel A: Filipinocentrism in Space The session discusses the role of culture and tradition in toponymy and Philippine history. For Panel A | Filipinocentrism in Space, Dr. Roderick Javar and Prof. Ruben Jeffrey Asuncion of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Ian Christopher Alfonso of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Dr. Neil Martial Santillan of the University of the Philippines Diliman, and Prof. Ruchie Mark Pototanon of the University of the Philippines Visayas will explore the central elements of the Filipino in our place names. Mr. Jervy Briones of the UPLB DSS will moderate the panel. Session 5 is convened by the University of the Philippines Los Baños Department of Social Sciences Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession5 #ReclaimingOurPlace #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity #PH500

LIVE | PIQC | Session 4 | Religion, Colonialism, and The Revolution: Quincentennial Reflections | Panel B: Colonization and Revolutions

LIVE | PIQC | Session 4 | Religion, Colonialism, and The Revolution: Quincentennial Reflections | Panel B: Colonization and Revolutions The session re-examines the role of religion, colonialism, and the Philippine revolutions through the lens of 1521 and its developmental contributions to Philippine history. For Panel B | Colonization and Revolutions, Dr. Fernando A. Santiago Jr. and Dr. Marlon Delupio will discuss the Colonial experience of Southeast Asia and how the colonial resistance continued past 1896 with the Sakdal Movements of the 1930s. Prof. Michael Charleston "Xiao" Chua will moderate the panel. Session 4 is convened by the De La Salle University Manila Department of History. Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession4 #QuincentennialReflections #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity

LIVE | PIQC | Session 4 | Religion, Colonialism, and The Revolution: Quincentennial Reflections | Panel A: Religious Transformations

LIVE | PIQC | Session 4 | Religion, Colonialism, and The Revolution: Quincentennial Reflections | Panel A: Religious Transformations The session re-examines the role of religion, colonialism, and the Philippine revolutions through the lens of 1521 and its developmental contributions to Philippine history. For Panel A | Religious Transformations, Dr. Jose Rhommel Hernandez and Dr. Lars Raymund Ubaldo discuss impacts of Religion and Revolution on Philippine History reflecting on the events of 1521 up to the present. Dr. Marcelino Macapinlac Jr. will moderate the panel. Session 4 is convened by the De La Salle University Manila Department of History. Join the Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/PIQCSession4 #QuincentennialReflections #PIQC #VictoryAndHumanity

LIVE | Session 2 of the Philippine International Quincentennial Conference | Panel B: Illustrado Pioneers and Nationalist History

LIVE | Session 2 of the Philippine International Quincentennial Conference | Panel A: Emancipating the Philippines from Spanish Colonial History

Ang Santo Niño sa Kultura at Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas Documentary Premiere | 24 October 2021

Webinar for Filipino Workers in the Maritime Sector in the Gulf of Mexico Region

In celebration of the Philippine Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month, the Philippine Consulate General in Houston will be hosting a Webinar for Filipino Workers in the Maritime Sector in the Gulf of Mexico Region on National Maritime Day, 24 September 2021. It will be held via Zoom from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, Central Standard Time, and will be streamed live on the Consulate General’s official page @PHinHouston. The Webinar shall feature a discussion on the rights of laborers in the US, occupational health and safety, US labor standards, employer-employee relations, and services offered by the Philippine Government and the host government to overseas Filipino workers in the maritime sector.

Ready for our finale fiesta experience, bisitas? Join us as we marvel at the grandness of Mindanao’s heritage in this one-of-a-kind celebration! Catch the final episode of #FiestaFilipinas featuring the vibrant celebration of the Lami-lamihan Festival on 25 June 2021, 9:00 p.m. (Central Time) on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruAHTfp4ZTE. #FiestaFilipinas #CulturalDiplomacy #pcghouston

In celebration of the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence and in commemoration of 2021 as the year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors, the Philippine nation presents a special online presentation entitled, “Lessons for a Changed World: The Legacy of the Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines.” Mark your calendars on 11 June 2021, 6:00 p.m. (PH Time) / 5:00a.m. (Central Time) and celebrate our rich cultural heritage with us! #pcghoustonKalayaan2021 #CulturalDiplomacy #pcghouston

The Philippine Consulate General in Houston proudly presents Pamanang Lutuin: The Recipe Book and Pamanang Lutuin: Restaurants in Texas Share your family recipes and stories of your restaurants. Email us at [email protected] for more information. Deadline for submission is on 28 February 2022. This project is in cooperation with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Texas (PACC-TX) #pcghouston #pamananglutuin #pacctx

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Webinar on Trade and Investments for Philippine MSMEs

JOIN US at the WEBINAR FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENTS FOR PHILIPPINE MSMEs on Monday, 21 December 2020, 6:00PM-7:30PM CST (22 December, 8:00-9:30AM, Philippine Time)! Learn more about export and import investment opportunities in the Philippines with Ms. Melissa Nava, CEO and Founder 1Export. The webinar will be streamed through Facebook live at Philippine Consulate General in Houston #pcghouston

Fiesta Filipinas

Join in the fun! Celebrate Philippine festivals from the comfort of your home through “Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals.” The Philippine Consulate General in Houston, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Tourism and National Commission for Culture and the Arts, bring you this multi-sensory experience that will transport you from wherever you are in the world straight to the Philippines! Celebrate the Giant Lantern Festival with the Philippines on 18 December 2020, 8:00 p.m. (Central Time) / 19 December 2020, 10:00 a.m. (PH Time) _____ The “Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals” project is a six-part, multi-format online event series from December 2020 until May 2021, which will simulate the experience of a festival through a combination of live and pre-recorded videos and live workshops and activities. The project aims to introduce and showcase Philippine festivals, culture, and traditions to our global audience and invite them to the country when conditions are more favorable. The project is in cooperation with the Department of Tourism and National Commission for Culture and the Arts. #FiestaFilipinas #CulturalDiplomacy #PCGHouston

"Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals"

COMING SOON!!! "Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals" #FiestaFilipinas #PCGHouston

Please join our Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) on their webinar entitled "Kababaihan at ang K-Visa: A Webinar on the Rights of Women Against all Forms of Violence" to be streamed on Facebook Live on Friday, 04 December 2020, 6:00-8:00 PM CST (Saturday, 05 December 2020, 8:00-10:00AM, Philippine Time). #VAWFreeCommunityStartsWithMe #VAWfreePH POLO Washington, D.C.

Pamanang Lutuin 2020 "Celebrating Thanksgiving Day with Filipino Cuisine"

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the Philippine Consulate General in Houston! We would like to present PAMANANG LUTUIN 2020 "Celebrating Thanksgiving Day with Filipino Cuisine. " Enjoy watching! #pamananglutuin2020 #pcghouston #Thanksgiving2020 #itsmorefuninthephilippines

Catch Simply Sarap starting TONIGHT and every WEDNESDAY at 10:00 p.m. (CST) / Thursday, 11:00 a.m. (PH Time) at the official Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube pages of the DFA and its Foreign Service Posts! 10 recipes in 10 weeks…. Learn how to cook simple, healthy, and delicious Filipino dishes with Chef Louise Mabulo! #CulturalDiplomacy #FoodDiplomacy #PCGHouston Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dfaphl/photos/a.189736351181207/1720828621405298/

Something’s cooking on this part of the internet! Find out on 3 September 2020 at the official Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube pages of the DFA and its Foreign Service Posts! #CulturalDiplomacy #FoodDiplomacy #PCGHouston Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/138743156280527/posts/1720824288072398/?sfnsn=mo&extid=b5NkNLFpGJX3iPPf&d=n&vh=e

Wake Up in the Philippines!

Travel from Home and Wake Up in the Philippines! Wake up in a historic playground, where fun dates back to the 16th century. Where things are pretty old school, really old school! Get your thrills in a giant sandbox and spend all day playing in the water, where adventures come by the hundreds. This is a place where time stands absolutely still, but we can never seem to. Wake Up in ILOCOS Wake Up in LA UNION Wake Up in PANGASINAN But until we can travel again, stay at home, dream, and plan your next big vacation to the Philippines. For more information, visit www.philippines.travel/wakeupinph #TogetherInTravel #TravelFromHome #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #PCGHouston

BIDA Solusyon sa COVID-19

BIDA Solusyon Sa COVID-19 ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan ng Pilipinas (Department of Health of the Philippines) Mga patnubay para labanan itong malawakang epidemiya. Para sa mga katanungan, maaari pong makipag-ugnayan sa mga sumusunod: 24/7 COVID-19 Hotline (02) 894-26843 covid19.healthypilipinas.ph #BIDASolusyon #PCGHouston

Wake Up in the Philippines!

Travel from Home and Wake Up in the Philippines! Wake up inside a kaleidoscope. Surrounded by mesmerizing patterns and vibrant shades. Golden colors you can practically taste. An endless stretch of powdery pink sand. Rainbow vessels riding gentle waves, a technicolor dream just bursting at the seams with ever-changing hues and views. But no fail, always a whole lot of fun. Wake Up in ZAMBOANGA But until we can travel again, stay at home, dream, and plan your next big vacation to the Philippines. For more information, visit www.philippines.travel/wakeupinph #TogetherInTravel #TravelFromHome #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #PCGHouston

Wake Up in the Philippines

Travel from Home and Wake Up in the Philippines! Wake up below the surface where you learn to face your fears and go with the flow. You will come to appreciate the big and the small. You will make new friends from all over and you can no longer hide your true colors caused you will emerge as a local. Wake Up in BOHOL Wake Up in CEBU Wake Up in NEGROS ORIENTAL Wake Up in SIQUIJOR But until we can travel again, stay at home, dream, and plan your next big vacation to the Philippines. For more information, visit www.philippines.travel/wakeupinph #TogetherInTravel #TravelFromHome #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #PCGHouston

Wake Up in the Philippines!

Travel from Home and Wake Up in the Philippines! Wake up in a non-stop action scenes, where you will always be at the edge of your seats. Defying gravity one moment to communing with giants, and getting lost in the night the next. After feeling the heat, you will finally regain your balance and find your epic finale. Wake Up in ALBAY Wake Up in CAMARINES NORTE Wake Up in CAMARINES SUR Wake Up in CATANDUANES Wake Up in MASBATE Wake Up in SORSOGON But until we can travel again, stay at home, dream, and plan your next big vacation to the Philippines. For more information, visit www.philippines.travel/wakeupinph #TogetherInTravel #TravelFromHome #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #PCGHouston

New Clark City - the first smart and green city in the Philippines

The 9,450-hectare new Clark City will be the first smart and green city in the Philippines and we envision it as a hub for sports, commercial and industrial agricultural facilities as well as a good target for high-tech companies. Interested investors can email us at [email protected] or at [email protected]. #newclarkcity #clarkfreeport #philippines #PCGHouston

Wake Up in the Philippines!

Travel from Home and Wake Up in the Philippines! Wake up in a hidden place. A paradise unlike anything you had ever seen. Not the kind from fantasy, but one you can really sink your toes into. Walk beaches few had ever walked before,while the waves whisper their secrets. A place where you can bury your treasures. And eventhough you cannot stay forever, the story of the islands will never leave you. Wake Up in MINDORO Wake Up in MARINDUQUE Wake Up in ROMBLON Wake Up in PALAWAN But until we can travel again, stay at home, dream, and plan your next big vacation to the Philippines. For more information, visit www.philippines.travel/wakeupinph #TogetherInTravel #TravelFromHome #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines #PCGHouston