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Independent, impartial investigation sought for Dutchman killed in PH

Several Holland-based NGOs condemned the killing of development worker Willem Geertman who was murdered in front of his office in Pampanga, Philippines Tuesday afternoon. Amsterdam-based groups Bayan Europe and Dutch-Filipino Solidarity Group asked for a swift non-partisan investigation of the case and quick justice for the 67-year-old Dutchman. The National Democratic Front of the Philippines […]

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Fil-Dutch ‘Michael Jackson’ to send Pinoy street children to school

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While the Filipino community reels from a recent boxing event at the NAIA, here’s some good news from the Filipino community in The Netherlands published on GMA News Online. content if browser does not support

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Filipinas in The Netherlands celebrate Int’l Women’s Day

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Woman is the companion of man, gifted by equal mental capacities. If by strength is meant moral power, then woman is immeasurably man’s superior. – Mahatma Gandhi Filipinas in The Netherlands gathered for a day of salu-salo, women workshops and talks on Saturday, March 17 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Here’s the story. Error: Embedded data

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‘Exotic Love’ reality show in The Netherlands angers Pinays

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My article on the Filipinas’ reaction to reality TV show Exotische Liefde, published on GMA News Online. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed.

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Philippine vessel beached on Holland coast

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Philippine cargo ship MV Aztec Maiden ran ashore the coast of Wijk aan Zee in The Netherlands around 4:45 in the morning of January 20, 2011. 21 crew members aboard the ship are all Filipinos. Again, social media has done its fair share in updating the public.

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Philippines own Loboc Children’s Choir wowed Holland

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Filipinos and foreigners alike were treated to the heavenly voices of the Loboc Children’s Choir in The Netherlands for three nights in a row. They performed in Hoofddorp on Wednesday evening, The Hague on Thursday and Venlo on Friday. The 22-song repertoire is part of a series of fund-raising concerts which will culminate in Spain where they are to take part in the Certamen Coral de Tolosa competition from October 29 to November 1.

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Former Filipina Eskrima World Champion promotes sport in Holland

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1999 Eskrima World Champion Leonora Stroeven strives to promote the art of eskrima throughout the world by offering free workshops such as these. She shares the love for the Filipino martial art with husband and Doce Pares Eskrima World Concept Founder Frans Stroeven.

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Azkals win over SC-Bonner Team

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[ad#Adsense 468×60 (horizontaal)] The Azkals win 4-1 against the Bonner team in their second match against German football teams. Bonner SC U19 is the football team of Bonn, Germany where the games were also held. The games are part of their two-week training in Germany in preparation for their match against Sri Lanka on June

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