By Fr. Claro Conde Simbang gabi (evening Mass), Misa de Aguinaldo, or dawn Mass – whichever way you call it – is an enduring Filipino Christmas tradition that we observe wherever we are in the world. This December, we are having simbang gabi every
On December 8th, the world watched as May Parsons, a British-Filipino senior nurse, administered the first Pfizer/Biontech Covid-19 vaccine to 90-year-old Margaret Keenan at University Hospital, in Coventry. Parsons spoke to Good Morning Britain about the experience saying, “It was all positive for me. The
As a Filipino living and working in the UK – and now a British citizen – I often get asked by fellow Filipinos and foreigners alike questions relating to being a Filipino in the UK. Oftentimes funny, but at times perplexing and irritating, these questions
By Mari-An Santos Four young Filipino nurses have been speaking to Mari-An Santos about their experiences of working in NHS hospital Covid-19 wards and in intensive therapy units (ITUs). Their ages range between 27 and 31 and most of them have been in the UK for
By Mari-An Santos Four young Filipino nurses have been speaking to Mari-An Santos about their experiences of working in NHS hospital Covid-19 wards and in intensive therapy units (ITUs). Their ages range between 27 and 31 and most of them have been in the UK for
By Mari-An Santos Four young Filipino nurses have been speaking to Mari-An Santos about their experiences of working in NHS hospital Covid-19 wards and in intensive therapy units (ITUs). Their ages range between 27 and 31 and most of them have been in the UK for
The Filipino Nurses Association UK (FNA UK) will be holding its online launch on Saturday, 14 November 2020 from 1 PM until 5 PM. The main speaker will be Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England. Other guests include Dr. Peter Carter, former Royal College
By Mari-An Santos Four young Filipino nurses have been speaking to Mari-an Santos about their experiences of working in NHS hospital Covid-19 wards and in intensive therapy units (ITUs). Their ages range between 27 and 31 and most of them have been in the UK
by Ronan Cameron-Carter and Liezel Longboan Over 300 participants from 17 countries attended the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) UK’s first ever World Café Convention on 24 October, Saturday. Hosted online due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event attracted attendees from the Philippines, the UK, and the
Research by Ronan Cameron-Carter Government advice and statistics UK Government Coronavirus information page – The UK Government’s official coronavirus information page where you can find the latest government policies on travel restrictions, social distancing, testing, and other important information. Getting a free test for coronavirus – If you