SECOND EPISODE OF LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS-MÉXICO 2024
The Philippine Embassy in Mexico is pleased to invite everyone to the second episode of “LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS-MEXICO 2024” to be held via Zoom on 15 March 2024 at 6:30-8:00 P.M., Mexico City time (16 March 2024 at 8:30-10:00 A.M., Philippine time).
The resource speaker, Mr. Ian Christopher Alfonso, M.A., Supervising History Researcher, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, will talk on “Mexican Myths of Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines.” The presentation will be in English.
This virtual colloquium series which will also be streamed live via the Embassy´s YouTube channel aims to highlight pivotal events and contexts that have shaped the engagements between the Philippines and Mexico, spanning from the sixteenth century to the contemporary period.
Interested participants may register using the QR code found on the poster or through this link: bit.ly/Historia-OlvidadaPHMX.
We hope to see you there!
PH CULTURAL PERFORMACE IN WESTHILL INSTITUTE- MEXICO CITY
In line with the Philippine Embassy's cultural and public diplomacy efforts, it presented a cultural performance as part of the celebration of the Lunar New Year at Westhill Institute in Mexico City on 09 February 2024.
Ms. Opalyn de la Cruz, the Embassy´s receptionist and choreographer, and Mr. Josh Espiritu Viernes, a volunteer from the Filipino community and English teacher at Westhill Institute, showcased three folk dances namely: Binasuan, Cariñosa and Itik-itik in front of the students, faculty members and parents of the Institute.
The Embassy continues to promote the Philippine culture in the Mexican consciousness to further strengthen our bilateral relations.
2024 national women's month
The Philippine Embassy in Mexico joins the Filipino nation in the celebration of the 2024 National Women's Month this March.
The sub-theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!”, aims to create a more equal and inclusive future in terms of gender norms and culture.
FIRST EPISODE OF LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS-MÉXICO 2024
The Philippine Embassy in Mexico, in partnership with Dr. Tomas Calvillo of El Colegio de San Luis, conducted the first episode of "La Historia Olvidada: Filipinas-México 2024" on 16 February 2024 via Zoom. The virtual event attracted more than 100 participants from all over the world, including those who watched the livestream via the Embassy´s Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@MexicoPE2023
In this episode, Mr. Xabier Agote Aizpura, a shipwright and founder of Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria (a maritime museum and shipyard based in Spain), spoke about "Maritime Heritage as Social Development and the Characteristics of the First Manila Galleon." He emphasized on the importance of maritime heritage in the promotion of culture and history, as well as its impact on the economy and society. Moreover, he discussed the characteristics and the significant role played by the first Manila Galleon in the relations between the Philippines and Mexico.
Read the full story here: https://dfa.gov.ph/.../34184-ph-embassy-conducts-first...
The Embassy expresses its sincerest appreciation to the collaborators and attendees of this virtual colloquium series, which highlights pivotal events and contexts that have shaped the engagements between the Philippines and Mexico.
Catch the next episode on 15 March 2024, 18:30-20:00 (Mexico Time).
Embassy News
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
- Wednesday, 23 April 2025 PH EMBASSY IN MEXICO WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO – ACATLÁN CAMPUS
- Thursday, 10 April 2025 THIRD EPISODE OF LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS Y MEXICO 2025
- Thursday, 10 April 2025 PH EMBASSY IN MEXICO SHOWCASES PH CULTURE AT THE WESTHILL INSTITUTE FOUNDATION DAY
- Thursday, 10 April 2025 NOTICE OF OVCS FINAL TESTING AND SEALING