BRUSSELS – “Launching negotiations with the Philippines will represent an important milestone in the EU-Philippine relations and a further evidence of the EU’s commitment to Southeast Asia.” EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry Gregory Domingo today agreed to start negotiations for an EU-Philippines free trade agreement (FTA). Both sides share the ambition to conclude an agreement that covers a broad range of issues, including elimination of customs duties and other barriers to trade, […]
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European Higher Education Fair 2015 attracts 2,423 students, researchers and academicians
MANILA – The European Higher Education Fair 2105 has attracted a total of 2,423 students, researchers and academicians which was more than last year’s figure of 1,746. Mr Mattias Lentz, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the EU Delegation to the Philippines said that the continuing information campaign of the EU Delegation, the EU member states embassies and cultural institutes coupled with the increasing number of bilateral academic partnerships and exchanges between the Philippines and European Higher […]
EHEF 2015 opens on 7 November
MANILA – The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, together with the EU Member States’ Embassies and Cultural Institutes, and in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education, is delighted to bring back the European Higher Education Fair with the theme “Quality. Mobility. Innovation.” Twenty-seven European Higher Education Institutions from 12 European Union Member States will be participating in the Fair on 7 November from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Dusit Thani Hotel. […]
EU turns over P5.6M worth of IT equipment to LGUs
MANILA – The European Union (EU) and the Philippine government today turned over computers and training equipment worth PHP 5.6 Million to 16 local government units (LGUs) and 16 regional government agencies of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF), and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Attended by DBM officials, Mr. Achim Tillessen, head of Development Cooperation of the EU Delegation, and Mayor Gerardo V. Calderon of […]
PH & EU CO-CHAIR AN ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM (ARF) WORKSHOP
MANILA – The Philippines and the European Union co-chaired an ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop on “Raising awareness and promoting ARF cooperation on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risk mitigation” in Makati City, Metro Manila, on September 9 and 10, 2015. The workshop brought together 75 participants from the ASEAN member states, the European Union, Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand and the USA as well as the from the ASEAN Secretariat, the […]
Cine Europa Frenzy Continues on its 18th Year
MANILA – Cine Europa frenzy continues as the film festival turns 18 years old this year. With the theme “Coming of Age”, Cine Europe has now matured and evolved with its carefully chosen thematic films from 18 European countries. Mr Jérôme Rivière, First Secretary of the European Union Delegation to the Philippines said that the festival is packed with 23 excellent and diverse films which reflect the flamboyance, energy and dynamism of the European youth which […]
Cine Europa celebrates its 18th year with fervor, flair and fashion
MANILA – Cine Europa turns 18 years old, celebrating its Debut! The transition from youth to adulthood is said to be one of the most exciting chapters in everyone’s life. This year’s edition carries the theme “Coming of Age.” Mr. Lubomir Frebort, Political Counsellor of the EU Delegation in the Philippines will be joined by Ms. Marline Dualan of the Shangri-la Plaza and Mr. Quintin Cu-unjieng, Project Development Officer of the Film Development Council of the […]
PHL, largest beneficiary of EU scholarship program in ASEAN
MANILA – Thirty-nine Filipino students will pursue their academic dreams in several countries of the European Union after they won scholarships under the EU’s Erasmus + Programme. In 2015, the Philippines will have the highest number of Erasmus students benefiting from an EU scholarship amongst all ASEAN countries (credit mobility and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees). The Erasmus + Programme will allow these Filipino youth leaders to pursue MA and Ph D programmes in different universities […]
EU Delegation to the Philippines, Partners congratulate the winners of the EU Peace Journalism Awards
MANILA – The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines together with its partners congratulated the winners of the EU Peace Journalism Awards held tonight (8 July 2015) in Makati City. Jefry Tupas, NewsDesk, who is based in Davao City won the grand prize for his article, “The Teachers of Raja Muda”. The grand finalists were Mr Jes Aznar, Mindanews (photo essay) and Stella Estremera, Sun Star Davao (written text in print media). Tupas got […]
Deadline for Submission of Entries to the EU Peace Journalism Awards Extended
The European Union in the Philippines together with its collaborators and partners announced that the deadline for submission of entries to the EU Peace Journalism Awards has been extended to 15 June 2015. The EU Delegation said that all articles/broadcast/images published, produced and uploaded in media outlets until 15 June 2015 will be considered as eligible entries. The entries may be submitted to [email protected] Download the EU Peace Journalism Awards entry form here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m4ssu3-Sp7WCmiE814uC2Cat4B5VGSpRxJDKQKW6KHs/edit?pli=1 The Journalism […]
EU proposes to scale up its partnership with ASEAN
MANILA – On 19 May 2015, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission adopted the Joint Communication: “The EU and ASEAN: a partnership with a strategic purpose”. The Joint Communication puts forward concrete ideas for taking EU-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) relations to the next level by providing a more coherent framework for sectoral cooperation and by ensuring a sharper political focus. “The […]
Eclectic European Flavors from May to June
MANILA – May spells the start of Viva Europa and the European Culinary Season. From May to June, European art exhibitions, films, poetry recitals and a two-month European culinary festival will mark this year’s Viva Europa 2015, the European Union’s exciting cultural kaleidoscope. Viva Europa is presented by the European Union Cultural Group (EUCG) including the Embassies of the EU Member States (the Embassies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, […]
