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09 January 2024 Prague  - Cast and crew of Borracho Films movie, “Spring In Prague,” led by Producer Atty. Ferdinand Topacio visited the Embassy and called on Ambassador Eduardo Martin R, Meñez on 09 January 2024, their last shooting day in Prague, Czech Republic.  Written by Mr. Eric Ramos and directed  by Mr. Lester Dimaranan,  “Spring In Prague,” is about a  Filipino, played by Mr. Paolo Gumabao, who falls  in love with the granddaughter of a former high-ranking Czech Communist Party official in the former Czechoslovakia, played by  Czech  actress Ms. Sara Sandeva.  During the call, Atty. Topacio informed Ambassador Meñez was filmed in  both the Philippines and the Czech Republic. Atty. Topacio also  expressed his interest to collaborate with the Embassy for the film’s premiere in the Czech Republic Republic  as part of the year - long celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Czech Republic. END
09 January 2024 Prague  - Filipino Erasmus Mundus scholars  enrolled in Charles University  and the University of Chemistry and Technology called on Ambassador Eduardo Martin R. Meñez on 09 January 2024.    The students who are taking their Masteral Studies in various courses such as  Journalism, Media and Globalization and European Politics and Society at  Charles Universtiy  and  International Master in technology and Management for Circular Economy at the University of Chemistry and Technology updated Ambassador Meñez on their experiences as foreign students in the Czech Republic and shared their immediate plans after graduation.   Ambassador Meñez extended his offer of partnership with  the students in their future endeavours.   Mr. Armando Peñafuerte III and Mr. Jay-vee Marasigan Pangan, both Erasmus Mundus Journalism Master’s degree students at Charles  University produced a  video entitled “Why Rizal’s legacy is alive in Czechia” premiered during the Embassy’s celebration of the 127th anniversary of the  martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal held on 30 December 2023 on the Embassy premises.   The European Union (EU) grants  Erasmus Mundus  scholarships to  students at master's level all over the world, allowing them to pursue their MA and PhD studies in different universities across the EU.   Based on the embassy data, there’s an estimated 20 Filipino students enrolled in  different  universities taking up various courses  in the Czech Republic  END