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An Invitation to a Symphony of Hope and Grace
Filipino-Austrian musicians unite once more in A Symphony of Hope and Grace to support the education of talented but underprivileged Filipino youth in the Philippines. Almost a year ago, "our young Filipino-Austrian musicians poured their skill, time, and passion into...
PACES supports 12 TVET Scholars in Cebu and Nueva Ecija
The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) is providing full scholarships for 12 young men and women undergoing vocational training at Don Bosco Technical Institutes (DBTI) in Cebu and Nueva Ecija. The previous batch which graduated from DBTI in...
Three PACES STEM Scholars Graduate from University in 2026
The following 3 graduates add to the list of 11 PACES scholars who have graduated from university with the support of PACES since its founding 10 years ago. Janna Andrea C. Sambuena, B.S. Civil Engineering, Colegio de Muntinlupa Christian S. Padilla, B.S Computer...
Celebrating Together 128 Years of Philippine Independence
On 11 June 2026, PACES gathered with the Filipino community at Vienna’s Rathauspark for its traditional Floral Offering Ceremony, commemorating the 128th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. This year’s celebration carried special significance,...
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,...
