Community Affairs

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The Filipino Communities in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are very vibrant communities. You may want to see the list of Filipino organizations in our jurisdiction.

We also have an overview of community events. Take a look at our Community Calendar. If you wish to import community events to your favorite calendar application, we have provided iCal support on the Filipino Community Calendar, for your convenience. Click on the icon to be found at the bottom of the calendar. Supported applications are Microsoft Outlook 2007, Apple iCal, Facebook, Google Calendar, Microsoft Works Calendar, Windows Live Calendar, Yahoo Calendar, Mozilla Lightning, and many more.

Existing organized Filipino groups in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are requested to make their presence known. Please send us your group information.

Below is a collection of news items published by the Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm that are filed under Community Affairs.

Immigration Formalities for International-Bound Filipino Travelers Departing from Philippine Airports and Seaports Posted 25 January, 2012 - 15:18 The Department of Justice (DOJ) promulgated guidelines on 3 January 2012 establishing departure formalities for international-bound passengers in all airports and seaports in the country. Continue reading »	Bayanihan ng Bayan: Anong Taya Mo Para Sa Bayan Posted 25 January, 2012 - 12:45 Bayanihan ng Bayan: Anong Taya Mo Para Sa Bayan is a five-day event, from 24-28 January 2012, aimed at promoting volunteerism and encouraging commitments from all over the Philippines to help rebuild the areas in Northern Mindanao devasted by tropical storm Washi "Sendong". Continue reading »
2012 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas Posted 10 January, 2012 - 16:35 The Presidential Awards honors distinguished Filipino individuals and organizations overseas, who by their exceptional achievements or humanitarian efforts, have given form and substance to Filipino excellence and the time-honored values of pakikipag-kapwa, pagtutulungan, and pagkakaisa. Continue reading »	Humanitarian Operations in the Areas Affected by Tropical Storm Washi "Sendong" in the Recovery Stage Posted 5 January, 2012 - 16:02 Rescue and relief operations in the areas affected by tropical storm Washi ("Sendong"), particularly in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, are now in the early recovery stage according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Continue reading »
New Year's Message of President Benigno S. Aquino III Posted 5 January, 2012 - 14:45 Sa mahigit isa’t kalahating taon nang pagbagtas natin sa tuwid na landas, nakikita na natin ang pagbangon ng bansa, mula sa malubhang katiwalian at kahirapan. Unti-unti na po tayong nagtatagumpay laban sa mga problemang ating dinatnan. Ikumpara po natin ang kasalukuyan sa mga panahong lumipas. Continue reading »	UN Flash Appeal for the Flash Flood Victims in the Southern Philippines Posted 25 December, 2011 - 15:00 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs released on 22 December 2011 a Flash Appeal calling for international support for the Philippine Government’s humanitarian relief efforts in the areas in the Southern Philippines affected by recent tropical storm Washi (“Sendong”). The total amount of the Flash Appeal is USD28 million to cover the immediate needs of victims. Continue reading »

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