April 2009

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Name: Republika ng Pilipinas (English: Republic of the Philippines)
Motto: Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa (English: For God, People, Nature and Country)

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SPIRE leaders meet Ambassador Buensuceso

Published on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 - 10:51
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Ms. Johanne Sæther Houge, Ms. Elisabeth Helseth, and Mr. Guri Storaas, Norwegian students and leaders of SPIRE, a Norwegian based NGO with international affiliations, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso on 20 April 2009 to discuss climate change and the Philippine Government’s policies and plans of action to address the issue.

SPIRE is a member-based youth organization affiliated with the Norwegian Development Fund.

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Filipino Community and the Philippine Embassy in Norway Gear up for Independence Day Celebrations

Published on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 - 11:57

The Philippine Embassy and the Filipino community in Norway have been gearing up preparations for the 111th Independence Day Celebration this year. The annual "Barrio Fiesta" will be held at St. Hanshaugen Park on 7 June 2009 and the Independence Day Gala Night will be the highlights of this year's festivities. The celebration will start at 10:00 in the morning with the parade of Philippine costumes. Songs and dances will be presented by various Filipino organizations and the celebration will be capped by the selection of a Miss Philippine Independence 2009.

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