Ten Foundations is a non-profit organisation which gives hope and opportunity to struggling citizens in Balayan, Batangas, Philippines. It is a purpose-driven charity organisation founded by Ian Campbell in 2012 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Campbell aims to empower women living in extreme poverty in the Philippines by helping them break free from the relentless cycle of poverty - where limited access to education, stable income, and health care prevents famil

DID YOU KNOW: STOCKHOLM HAS ITS OWN MANILA? Hidden on a royal island in the heart of Stockholm, a piece of the Philippines has survived for over two centuries. The Estate of Manilla In 1565, the Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi led an expedition that established Spain’s rule over the Philippines. Manila became a key hub in global trade. More than two centuries later, on the other side of the world, the name of this would resurface in an unexpected place. In 1790,

A Taste of Home: Bahay Kubo Exotic Supermarket Serves Authentic Filipino Flavours For anyone attempting to cook Filipino and Asian dishes, the search for the right ingredients can be a familiar frustration. In Vienna, that gap is now being filled by Bahay Kubo, an Asian supermarket that has become a reliable source of Filipino staples and specialty products. They don’t just sell products; they embody the spirit of bayanihan. Roots & Wings is happy to feature Bahay Kubo Exotic

“Cultural diplomacy served on a plate” If there is one easy and compelling way to promote the Philippines, it is through food. After all, we often say that the best way to a man’s—or woman’s—heart is through the stomach. Food is one of the borderless elements of culture. It transcends frontiers, often carried in the baggage of memory by those who have left the country. When exported, food also fascinates. With its blend of indigenous, Asian, and colonial influences, Filipino

Warsaw, Poland – A diverse group of women gathered at the Multicultural Center in Warsaw on March 8, 2026, to mark International Women's Day through a focused and community-driven event organized by the European Network of Filipino Diaspora - Poland (ENFiD-Poland) and the Humanitarian Organization of Pinoys in Europe (HOPE) Foundation. The event marked the first joint initiative of the two organizations for the year and brought together migrant women from the Philippines, Pol

In a life shaped by movement, language, and resilience, Marvi Gil has learned to exist between worlds and to build bridges where none existed before. Born Maria Victoria in Cebu, Philippines, her name was lovingly reimagined by her father into “Marvi,” a fusion that mirrors the layered identity she would later embrace. Today, she carries a name that feels as international as her journey: Filipino at heart, with an unexpected Icelandic twist - “Gil,” meaning gully in Iceland