Archive for 2009

Greek – Filipino scientist urges public to forego meat, walk daily

Mar 13th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Health, News

The Inventor of the portable machine that can detect early signs of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arterial wall) and in the process help save many lives from coronary artery disease can think of only two perfect complement to her machine: exercise and a diet filled with fruits and vegetables.
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Greek – Filipino scientist urges public to forego meat, walk daily

Mar 13th, 2009 | By pam | Category: News, Other Stories

The Inventor of the portable machine that can detect early signs of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arterial wall) and in the process help save many lives from coronary artery disease can think of only two perfect complement to her machine: exercise and a diet filled with fruits and vegetables.

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Madame Getsy Tiglao Spearheads Embassy’s Cultural…

Feb 26th, 2009 | By pam | Category: News

Madame Getsy Tiglao Spearheads Embassy’s Cultural Diplomacy by Maj. Yoko Ramos-Vingno
The Women’s International Club of Athens (WIC) selected the Philippines to make a presentation of the different varieties of Philippine dishes — the Filipino cuisine which was held at the Ambassador’s residence last November 27, 2008.
This is the second time this year that the WIC [...]

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RP HANDS OVER INTL MIGRATION FORUM…

Feb 26th, 2009 | By pam | Category: News

RP HANDS OVER INTL MIGRATION FORUM CHAIRMANSHIP TO GREECE
Last 16 December 2008, Philippine Ambassador to Greece Rigoberto Tiglao graced the Philippines’ official turnover of its chairmanship of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) to the Hellenic Republic.
DFA OUMWA Undersecretary Esteban Conejos, Chair of the Second Meeting of the Global Forum on Migration and [...]

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New Office Hours at Embassy’s Consular Section

Feb 11th, 2009 | By pam | Category: News

The Philippine Embassy will be implementing a new schedule of consular services beginning 01 February 2009 to better serve our kababayans in Greece and Cyprus.
The Embassy’s consular section will be closed to the public on Wednesdays to ensure that there are no delays in the release of all notarial documents and certifications, and in the [...]

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Filipinos in Greece

Feb 11th, 2009 | By pam | Category: News

According to the Greek National Statistical Service, there were 6,465 Filipinos in Greece as of 1 January 2006. Of these, 5,616 were holders of valid residence permits and 5,115 were IKA (Greek social security) members.  In addition, there are an estimated 40,000 Filipino seafarers on board Greek-owned or managed ships.
Land based
Of the land-based Filipinos, 5,046 [...]

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