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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
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Ambassador Eduardo Martin R. Meñez, together with Minster and Consul General Indira C. Banares and Cultural Officer Georgina C. Omaga-Diaz participated in the first-ever Philippine Day (Filipínský Den) celebration in Kadaň in the Czech Republic held on 11 November 2023. The event held at the Atelier Function Building in Kadaň was organized by the Development Center for Foreigners (DCFF) a non-profit organization subsidiary of the company MJM rodinná realitná a personnelná agentura, s.r.o, in cooperation with Kadan Filipino Community in Czech Republic ( KFCC). At present, Filipino community in Kadan is comprised mostly of the 180 Filipino workers employed by Agro Kadan S.R.O., a crop farming company based in Kadan. In his remarks, Ambassador Meñez, reminded the Filipino community to maintain the excellent reputation Filipino workers have in the Czech Republic and encouraged them to empower themselves with basic knowledge about the culture of and best practices in the Czech Republic. Ing. Radoslav Liška, General Manager of Agro Kadaň s.r.o. who was also present during the event, praised the Filipino workers for their hard work and for being resilient in their duties. Mr. Liška also mentioned that Agro Kadan s.r.o. plans to hire more Filipino workers and expressed hope that other Czech Republic companies do so as well. The event also showcased Philippine culture through video presentations and performances.
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