Pinoy Portal Europe

16/06/2026

THE HAGUE GAMBIT, novella

Have you ever wondered what might have happened in those heady days of the Duterte administration, as the then dictatorial president was reported to the International Criminal Court (ICC)? He thought he and his lieutenants were untouchable.

Did he try to prevent from succeeding whoever was responsible for his now incarceration in Scheveningen Prison, awaiting trial for crimes against humanity?

Pablo S Laguna imagined what might have happened. Read his fictional account in his novella, The Hague Gambit.

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13/06/2026

The Filipino community in Poland launched its ENFiD chapter in May with the theme "Tayo sa Poland: Diaspora 2 Dialogue" and the event featured sharing of migration stories and experiences from Polish migration experts and community leaders.

It is estimated that there are around 38,000 Filipinos in Poland and as of 2025, a third of residence permits issued in Poland were given to 10,000 Filipinos.

Gene Alcantara, PPE and ENFiD UK attended the event and filed this story.

Link to full report can be found on comment section.

12/06/2026

It's been 128 years since the Philippines came on its own after years of Spanish and American occupation.

Mabuhay ang sambayang Pilipino na patuloy na lumalaban para sa kalayaan sa kahirapan, panunupil at korapsyon!

11/06/2026

Join the 128th Philippine Independence Day commemoration in Valencia at Plaza Porta de la Mar for the commemorative illumination with the colours of the Philippine flag in cooperation of the Valencian government on June 12, at 9.15 PM.

The programme will include the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, a message from Honorary Consul Manuel Carrion, a pictorial and a display of the Philippine flag together with the flags of Spain and Valencia.

Everyone is encouraged to wear Filipiniana or anything with a Filipino touch. A representative from the Valencian council may also join the gathering.

10/06/2026

Sa pagdagsa ng mga deboto sa Sagrada Familia sa Barcelona kaugnay ng Papal visit, nagdulot ito ng sakripisyo sa mga Pinoy na naninirahan sa siyudad.

May report ang award-winning multimedia journalist na si Jacque Manabat sa kanyang pagdalaw sa siyudad na naghanda sa inaguration ng Final Tower ng basilica na dinaluhan di lamang ni Pope Leo kundi pati na rin ng Spanish Royal couple at Prime Minister ng Spain.

Basahin ang report sa link na nasa comment section.

10/06/2026

Mismong si Pope Leo ang nag-inagurate sa Final Tower ng Sagrada Familia sa Barcelona matpos itong magmisa sa araw ng sentenaryo ni Antoni Gaudi.

Basahin ang link sa report ng Pinoy Portal Europe sa comment section.

10/06/2026

ECO-HEROES: Listening to the Frontlines of Nature

This second part of the Eco-Heroes series features Manila Bay, park ranger Jay Mark Olvido who helps protect the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park—a sanctuary for migratory birds and mangrove forests.

“Eco-Heroes” shines a spotlight on the silent defenders of the environment through the power of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) and 3D audio storytelling.

This episode also highlights the beauty and challenges of conservation at this critical wetland.

Eco-Heroes is produced by Amber Studios MNL with the support of Earth Journalism Network.

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09/06/2026

Bukas pa rin ang bansang Kuwait sa pag-hire ng mga manggagawang Pilipino sa kabila ng paghihigpit nito sa domestic worker recruitment.

Ang Pilipinas ang isa sa mga bansang nanatili sa listahan ng 10 bansa magpapatuloy ang recruitment.

The Philippines remains on Kuwait's approved list of countries allowed to deploy domestic workers under the new regulations limiting recruitment to just 10

09/06/2026

Mula sa maleta of hope ng mga OFWs, naging maleta of corruption na ba?

In 2015, I bought a large scarlet suitcase after receiving a job offer while searching for greener pastures abroad.

09/06/2026

Death toll in killer Mindanao quake rose to 37 with 32,000 displaced and 4 remain missing.

Death toll in the killer quake that hit General Santos and Sarangani province rose to 37 with 32,000 people displaced and 4 remain missing.