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- (Rico Borja-OPS/NIB Photo) German Ambassador Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lortsch presents his credentials to Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Welcome to the homepage of the German Embassy Manila. Our aim is to provide you with information about Germany and the work of the German Embassy Manila as well as to give you an overview of German-Philippine relations. We have included many links to other webpages that might be of interest to you. We would like to encourage you to also visit the German version of our homepage.
The computer industry is hoping that this year’s CeBIT trade show in Hannover will give the sector a real shot in the arm. From March 2 to 6 technology companies from all over the world will be showcasing their products and services. The motto of the CeBIT 2010 fair is “Connected Worlds”, a theme which reflects how the world is globally connected via the internet. This year’s partner country is Spain.
CeBIT
The Internet has long become an integral part of the daily lives of most children and young people in Germany. Researching online for homework, looking up unfamiliar concepts on Wikipedia, and chatting with friends are the norm. Young people in Germany also use social networks extensively.
Social Networks
German designers are successful abroad, German labels are popular because of their high quality and the Berlin look attracts trend scouts: fashion is one of the leading sectors in Germany’s creative economy. German designers Karl Lagerfeld, Tomas Mair and Wolfgang Joop are part of the international fashion elite and have a major influence on the fashion scene.
Fashion in Germany
Germany’s winegrowing regions are among the most northerly in the world. That is what makes German wines so distinctive: the grapes enjoy long periods of growth in moderate summer heat, which gives the wines their renowned lightness and fruity aroma. Except for two regions in eastern Germany, all the country’s winegrowing areas are in the south and south-west, where they are subject to the mild Gulf Stream climate from the west and the dry continental climate from the east.
German Wines
Smoking chimneys and mines, coal and steel: for many decades these were the symbols of the Ruhr, Germany’s largest industrial belt. With 53 cities and around 5.3 million inhabitants, the third largest conurbation in Europe will be showing its new face as European Capital of Culture in 2010.
RUHR.2010. European Capital of Culture
Germany-South Africa: Let's stay Friends - From 2006 to 2010 and beyond
A new special website is dedicated to showcase the support Germany gives to football projects in South Africa. Germany and South Africa have enjoyed a close partnership for many years. With this in mind, it is no surprise that Germany and South Africa, as consecutive hosts of FIFA Football World Cups, also work closely together in this area.
The site, in English and German, also offers useful information to all visitors and international football fans about the event and its host country. The FIFA Football World Cup 2010 will show the world a new, more dynamic face of Africa.
The future of energy: this is the motto of the Year of Science 2010, which begins on 22 January and is organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research together with the Science Initiative. The aim of the years of science, which were launched in 2000, is to stimulate greater public interest in questions surrounding science and arouse especially the young generation’s curiosity for scientific topics by collaborating with universities and research institutions.
The Year of Science 2010
The United Nations has designated 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Reason enough for the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) as official UN partner to devote this year – the 111th anniversary of its founding – to the dramatic decline in biodiversity. Globally, 16,000 species are regarded as threatened with extinction, that’s around a quarter of all mammals, a third of all amphibians and twelve per cent of birds.
NABU
Honorary German Consul in Cebu
On April 29, 2009 a new German Honorary Consul for Cebu has been formally inaugurated into his new office by German Ambassador to the Philippines Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lortsch. The office of the Honorary Consul may be contacted as follows:
Address:
Ford’s Inn Hotel
A.S. Fortuna St. cor. Banilad Road
6000 Cebu City
Telephone:
Telefax: +63-32 - 236 13 18
Mobile (Globe): +63-927 536 20 44
E-mail: yahoo%27%com,Honorarkonsul%27%Cebu
Head: Dr. Franz Seidenschwarz, Honorary Consul
Consular District: Cebu Province
Office Hours: Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. - 12 noon
The Honorary Consul is not in charge of passport and visa matters.
Alumniportal Deutschland
Are you a Germany-Alumna or a Germany-Alumnus? If you studied, participated in advanced education or training or worked in Germany, the Alumniportal Deutschland offers you a wide range of possibilities. Get in touch with colleagues, business partners and friends. Increase your opportunities, find interesting events near you!
The Goethe-Institut Manila
Since 1961 there is a Goethe-Institut (German Cultural Center) in Manila. After over 20 years in Aurora Blvd in Quezon City, the Goethe-Institut moved to its new home in Makati in mid-April 2006. In November 2009, its new library premises at the ground floor was inaugurated.
Goethe-Institut Manila
4-5/F Adamson Center
121 Leviste St. Salcedo Village
1127 Makati City
Metro Manila, Philippines
German European School Manila
The German European School Manila is a German and English speaking international school that offers programmes from Early Years to IB Diploma (Grade 12). It also offers a bilingual toddler programme for children starting age two.
"Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative
Education creates prospects – multilingualism opens new horizons. At our partner schools abroad we not only desire to provide students with access to our language and education system, we also want to generate interest in and understanding for one another. More details on the "Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative are available here:
Visa requirements
In general Philippine citizens require a visa for stays in Germany. Here you can find all the information you need on applying for a visa, along with an application form as a pdf file to download.
