NHS at 75: 7 interesting things about Filipino nurses in the NHS
By Liezel Longboan We join the nation in marking the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS). Hundreds of Filipinos work in the health
NHS at 75: Meet the UK’s award-winning Filipino nurses
Filipino nurses are among the best in the world. After all, the Philippines is the top source of overseas nurses globally, as in the case
New Philippine tourism campaign gets mixed reaction from UK Pinoys
By Jomel Anthony Gutierrez The tourism department of the Philippines launched an enhanced marketing campaign “Love the Philippines” replacing the 2012 “It’s More Fun in
Sha Supangan: Filipino artist and DJ soaring in the UK
By Paula Melizza Valera & Rhine Bernardino Listening to Sha Supangan’s latest song, Inside Me, stirs a certain longing and desire to break one’s chains
Peripheral Filipino queer and trans artists as activists
By Giulia Casalini In October 2022, I had the opportunity to travel to the Philippines via a work placement scheme offered by Technē, my PhD
Love wins: Filipino nurse and teacher reunited in London
By Mari-An Santos Gerald Gonzales and Shin Landicho first met in 2015 through the now-defunct social media group Circle of Friends, of which Gerald was
Pinay nurse wins first place in art competition
By Jomel Gutierrez A Filipino nurse in Suffolk, England won the top award for the Untold Stories of Filipino Nurses in the UK art competition
Day of the Filipino Seafarer: Six reasons why we mark this occasion
By Kimberly Hernandez Today is designated as the Day of the Seafarer by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). In the Philippines, the government has set
Filipino domestic workers trained in advocacy
Between 20 to 25 Filipino domestic workers completed a three-part advocacy training to strengthen their rights as workers in the UK. The Filipino Domestic Workers
Joseph Miro appointed chair of Philippine British Business Council
By Melissa Grace “Mel” Dizon Businessman Joseph Miro is the new chairperson of the Philippine British Business Council (PBBC). He replaces former British Ambassador to
Former President Gloria Arroyo and Apl.de.Ap grace London Barrio Fiesta 2023
“Maybe one day one of these children here, or maybe your grandchildren can also become the prime minister of the United Kingdom. That is my
London Barrio Fiesta 2023: Celebrating Filipino talent and business
After three years of absence, the London barrio fiesta is back! In time for the Philippines’ 125th independence day celebration, the festival will take place