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Created: 21 May 2014

Last Updated: 21 May 2014

The Philippine Embassy in Prague is pleased to inform our Kababayans in the Czech Republic, that the Heritage City of Vigan is the lone candidate from the Philippines vying for the spot in the New Seven Wonder Cities of the World List.
There are a total of 28 cities contending for the seven slots.
The New7Wonders, an organization and movement which is similar to other major international events, such as the International Olympic Committee or FIFA is organizing the on-line search. It was also responsible for the inclusion of Puerto Princesa Underground River as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2012.
There are two elimination phases set in July and in October this year. On December 7, 2014, the New Seven Wonder Cities of the World will be announced.
Let us support the Heritage City of Vigan by voting on line through this link now:
https://www.new7wonders.com/en/cities
Thank you and more power! Viva Vigan!

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Created: 20 May 2014

Last Updated: 20 May 2014

The Philippine Embassy in Prague would like to inform our Kababayans that the implementation of Republic Act 10950, the amendatory law of Republic Act 9189, also known as “Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003”, is an affirmation of the constitutional right of overseas Filipinos to participate in the election of their national leaders.
The start of the Overseas Registration/Certification for qualified Filipinos for purposes of the upcoming 2016 National Election has started on 06 May 2014.
In this regard, the Philippine Embassy in Prague would like to invite fellow “Kababayans” living in the Czech Republic, who have not yet applied for Overseas Voters (OV) Registration and Certification, to register at the Philippine Embassy. Please contact for Mr. Arcangelo Sta. Ana at this contact number: 420-224216397, for your preferred schedule of registration.
Thank you. Mabuhay!

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Created: 12 March 2014

Last Updated: 12 March 2014

Café Kačaba - where the world comes together

By Pavel Vondra

No doubt most Filipinos have only one thing in mind when they hear of Pilsen, but make no mistake – what follows has nothing to do with both the Czech and the Filipino nation’s favorite beer.

PILSEN, Czech Republic - When the super-typhoon Haiyan (AKA Yolanda) unleashed its destructive power over the Philippine archipelago last November and thrust the country – once again in an all too predictable fashion - into global spotlight, many Czechs were genuinely touched by the tragedy, expressing their sympathy with Filipinos en masse and donating money for the victims through various local and international charities.

Read more: (He)art in the right place: Pilsen welcomes Philippine diplomats

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Created: 04 March 2014

Last Updated: 04 March 2014

Ambassador Lecaros (left) presenting his credentials to President Zeman (right) at Prague Castle on 28 January 2014; at the foreground are Czech MFA officials

AMBASSADOR LECAROS PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
TO CZECH PRESIDENT MILOŠ ZEMAN

22 February 2014 – H.E. Victoriano M. Lecaros, PHL Ambassador to the Czech Republic, presented his credentials to the President of the Czech Republic, H.E. Miloš Zeman, on 28 January 2014 at the Prague Castle.

Ambassador Lecaros was accompanied by his wife, Ms. Melissa C. Lecaros, Prague PE First Secretary and Consul, Mr. Juan E. Dayang, Jr., the PHL Honorary Consul General in Brno, Mr. Břetislav Skácel, Prague PE’s Finance Officer and Attaché, Mr. Mario D. Simbulan, and Prague PE’s Communications Officer and Attaché, Mr. Arcangelo S. Sta. Ana.

Read more: Ambassador Lecaros Presents His Credentials to Czech