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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HIGHLIGHTS INTEGRATION PROGRAMS FOR NEWLY-ARRIVED FILIPINOS DURING ORIENTATION SEMINAR IN LINZ, UPPER AUSTRIA

Consul Candy Cypres-Bauzon emphasizes that the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) is one of the Embassy's initiatives aimed at providing newly-arrived Filipinos in Austria with the information they need to facilitate their smooth integration into their new host country during the PAOS in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024.

16 November 2024, VIENNA -  The Philippine Embassy in Vienna, in coordination with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Vienna, featured the available services and integration programs for newly-arrived Filipinos during a Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024. The PAOS is one of the Embassy’s initiatives to equip newly-arrived Filipinos in Austria with information to ensure their smooth integration into their new host country.

Presentations included discussions on consular, SSS, Pag-IBIG, OWWA and MWO services. A number of Austrian integration services agencies discussed their services for migrant workers. Discussants included Mr. Jan Andrew Alvarico of the Federal Agency for Reception and Support Services, Mr. Ferdinand Geisselhofer of Business Upper Austria, and Mr. Selçuk Çelikdemir of the Austrian Business Agency. Filipinos who were previously migrant workers in Austria shared their experiences as well.

The Embassy and MWO Vienna also offered consular and MWO services. Online consultations were available to address specific membership concerns of newly-arrived Filipinos regarding OWWA, SSS, and Pag-IBIG services. END.

Vice Consul Chryzl Sicat explains the Embassy’s various consular services during the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar  (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024. 

Mr. Ferdinand Geisselhofer discusses the integration services provided by Business Upper Austria during the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024.

Mr. Selçuk Çelikdemir of the Austrian Business Agency presents the Austrian integration services during the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024. 

Mr. Jan Andrew Alvarico of the Federal Agency for Reception and Support Services talks about the Austrian integration services during the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024.

Ms. Janet Heiss shares her experience in living and working in Austria during the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024.

Ms. Marjorie Akistoy shares her experience in living and working in Austria during the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024.

Labor Attache Delmer Cruz presents the MWO-Vienna services to newly arrived Filipinos during the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024.

Newly arrived Filipinos in Austria holding the pocket guide, Come2UpperAustria, during the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) in Linz, Upper Austria on 16 November 2024.

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DR. JANE GERARDO-ABAYA NAMED AS RECIPIENT OF 2024 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR FILIPINO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS OVERSEAS

14 November 2024, Vienna - The Embassy of the Philippines in Vienna congratulates Dr. Jane Gerardo-Abaya, one of the four recipients of the Pamana ng Pilipino Award for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO). The award will be conferred by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Manila in December.

The prestigious accolade recognizes Dr. Gerardo-Abaya’s exemplary achievements and groundbreaking contributions to the advancement of geology and geothermal hydrology, as well as her relentless advocacy for the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.

PAFIOO was established to honor those who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of achievement and have contributed meaningfully to the advancement and cause of overseas Filipinos, national development initiatives, or elevated the global profile of the Filipino diaspora. The Pamana ng Pilipino Award category covers overseas Filipinos who have brought the Philippines honor and recognition through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or profession. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/gawadpangulo.

Dr. Gerardo-Abaya’s inclusion in this prestigious group is a testament to her  exemplary leadership and tireless efforts in fostering positive change. She retired from the International Atomic Energy Agency at the end of 2023 and is currently the President of the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (https://www.paces-stem.org). 

Mabuhay po kayo, Dr. Jane Gerardo-Abaya! 

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PHILIPPINES URGES HALT TO  NUCLEAR WEAPONS TEST EXPLOSIONS

Ambassador and Permanent Representative Evangelina A. Bernas calls for the cessation of all nuclear weapons test explosions during the 63rd Session of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) on 11-12 November 2024 in Vienna.

11 November 2024, Vienna - The Philippines continued to call for the cessation of all nuclear weapons test explosions during the 63rd Session of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) on 11-12 November 2024 in Vienna.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative Evangelina A. Bernas emphasized that in the face of escalating global tensions, the threat of nuclear testing exacerbates instability and heightens the risk of conflict. The Ambassador also expressed the Philippine commitment to the universalization and early entry into force of the CTBT.

The Preparatory Commission, the main decision-making body of the CTBTO, aims to carry out the necessary preparations for the effective implementation of the CTBT once it enters into force.