Paris, France 14 September 2014 Mr. Carlito Huerto is the president of the Samahan ng mga Pilipinong Manggagawa sa Pransya (SAMAPIL) while Mr. Ralph Cabaron is a former leader of the Filipino Community in Paris. He now serves the Social Action Ministry of Philippine Catholic Mission. * * *
Obelisk of Luxor
Paris, France 14 September 2014 The Luxor Obelisk in Place de la Concorde, the largest public square in Paris, is one the famous sites in the city. The 23-meter (75 ft) high Egyptian obelisk made from yellow granite arrived in Paris on December 21, 1833 and was later placed in the center of the square continue reading : Obelisk of Luxor
IFRI Headquarters
Paris, France 14 September 2014 Institut Francais des Relations Internationales is a French policy-oriented research institute founded in 1979. It ranked among the 100 most influential think tanks in the world according to the “Global Think Tank Report 2012” published by the University of Pennsylvania. IFRI is the principal institution for independent research and debate continue reading : IFRI Headquarters
Eiffel Tower
Paris, France 14 September 2014 Most famous symbol of the City of Light, the Eiffel Tower stands 324 meters tall (1,063 ft.) on the Champ de Mars in Paris and draws millions of visitors every year all over the world. It was only meant to be built for the World Exhibition in 1889, held in continue reading : Eiffel Tower
River Seine
Paris, France 14 September 2014 The Seine River is an important commercial waterway within Paris that runs 776-km (482 miles) long through France and into the English Channel at Le Havre and Honfleur (Belgium). Its source is in the French region of Burgundy, and its mouth is the English Channel. In Paris, the banks of continue reading : River Seine
Louvre Museum
Paris, France 13 September 2014 The Louvre Museum is one of the largest art museums and the most visited in the world. It long served as one of the main residences of the kings of France and became a museum in 1793. Louvre has over 30,000 works of art that are on display, including Mona continue reading : Louvre Museum
Arc de Triomphe
Paris, France 13 September 2014 The Arc de Triomphe or the Arch of Triumph located at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle (Place de l’Etoile) and overlooking Champs-Élysées Avenue in Paris is one of the most famous French monuments. This iconic arch was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806 to honor his victories and continue reading : Arc de Triomphe
Chapelle de Sainte Bernadette
Paris, France 14 September 2014 Part of the parish of Notre-Dame d’Auteuil is the Chapel of St. Bernadette located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It was built in 1936 by architect Paul Hulot. It serves as the center of religious activities and other special celebrations by Portuguese and Filipino Catholic communities. This is where Filipinos continue reading : Chapelle de Sainte Bernadette
Official Working Visit to Paris, France
Official Working Visit to Paris, France 17-19 September 2014 A three-day official visit to Paris, France is next for President Benigno S. Aquino III after his trip to Madrid, Spain, the European Union and Brussels, Belgium. His bilateral meetings with French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manuel Valls to talk on ways to increase continue reading : Official Working Visit to Paris, France