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From Vienna with Prayers: PACES Celebrates Ten Years and Launches Monthly Rosary Crusade
On a rainy spring day in Vienna, the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) gathered for a dual milestone: the 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass of the organisation and the launch of a monthly Rosary Crusade for the Philippines. It was no...
Ten Years and One Unstoppable Mission: PACES Marks a Decade of Building Futures through Education
A decade ago, a handful of Filipinos in Vienna did something characteristically Filipino: they saw a problem, felt it personally, and decided with their own resources and very great hearts to do something about it. That something became PACES on 12 May 2016. The...
PACES is Now a Tax Deductible Organization
PACES has been granted the Donation Tax Relief Certificate for non-profit/charitable organizations pursuant to Section 4a Paragraph 2 in conjunction with Paragraph 3 of the Austrian Income Tax Act 1988 (EStG 1988) effective 16 March 2026.This means donations to PACES...
PACES: A Journey of Faith and Compassion
A brief history of PACES as recounted by Maria Lourdes Reininger, a former president, on the occasion of PACES' upcoming 10th anniversary in May 2026. Every story has a beginning. As PACES, the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society, moves toward its...
First Batch of PACES TVET Scholars Graduate
PACES congratulates seven scholars who successfully completed their Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under the Don Bosco One TVET Philippines in Makati, Metro-Manila. The 15-month long TVET scholarships sponsored by PACES was announced on the...
Young Musicians Unite Filipino-Austrian Community in a Concert to Support Scholars in the Philippines
On 15 November 2025, PACES successfully hosted a benefit concert at the Kattus Sektkellerei in Vienna’s 19th district, bringing together young Filipino musicians and supporters for an unforgettable evening of culture and music. The concert, entitled “A Symphony of...
A Symphony of Hope: A Night of Music, Memory, and Mission in Vienna
On a crisp November evening at the historic Kattus Sektkellerei, the vaulted cellar filled slowly with the warm hum of conversation and anticipation. But as the lights dimmed and the first notes of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 18 floated across the room, it became...
Applications invited for PACES STEM Scholarships in 2026
The Philippine Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) is pleased to announce the availability of PACES STEM Scholarships beginning in calendar year 2026. In this cycle, PACES wishes to promote studies in agriculture, fisheries and food-related courses,...
From Dreams to Diplomas: PACES Celebrates Three New STEM Graduates
The PACES STEM Scholarship Programme has reason to celebrate: three of its six university scholars from last year have officially graduated, joining the growing ranks of PACES alumni who will contribute to shaping the future of science...
The Viennese Fiaker: A Photo Story
The fiaker is a traditional two-horse drawn carriage, that serves as a popular mode of transportation and tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria Through the centuries, it has become an iconic symbol of the city. In the interest of cultural exchange, PACES member...
A Filipino Journey in Science and Medicine
On August 8, 2025, Dr. Melvin Sanicas, recipient of the 2024 Pamana ng Pilipino Presidential Award, delivered a lecture at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna as part of the PACES Lecture Series, entitled A Filipino Journey in Science and Medicine: Reflections on Two...
Being Critical About Information Sources: A Webinar
In the age of AI, how do we ensure information sources are reliable? That was the burning question addressed in the latest PACES lecture series entitled "Being Critical About Information Sources" held virtually on Sunday, 15 June 2025. The online event was led by Andy...
