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STEMS70 Scholar Passes Metallurgical Engineering Board Exam
A former PACES scholar has achieved an important career milestone. Mr. Kenneth Dave Borja passed the July 2021 Metallurgical Engineering Licensure exam, also called the board exam, given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the Philippines. Kenneth Borja...
PACES Leads Floral Offering at 123rd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence
Together, Stronger. Stronger, Together! By Dr. Efren Abaya The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) spearheaded a floral offering at the landmark Catalpa tree in the Vienna Rathaus to commemorate the 123rd Anniversary of the Proclamation of...
A Tree for the Next Hundred Years
By Malou Soto-Reininger* The festive gathering of Filipino and Austrian guests at the park for the tree planting ceremony was treated to a bit of history in the making. The excitement was running high, as this was the first time that Philippine migrants to Austria...
PACES to organize floral offering at the Vienna Rathauspark
The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) is inviting all Filipinos and friends of the Philippines to the 3rd floral offering at the Catalpa Trees in the Vienna Rathauspark to commemorate the 123rd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine...
PACES celebrates 5th anniversary
Founders, members, supporters and former scholars of PACES came together in a "Toast to Excellence" on the 15th of May 2021 to mark its fifth year anniversary. The virtual celebration was spearheaded by PACES president Maria Zelda (Marizel) Rojas and emceed by former...
Mission Accomplished: All Four PACES Scholars Have Graduated
In January 2021, Ms. Koleen L. Bacud officially received her diploma in B.S. Civil Engineering from the Cagayan State University in Tuguegarao, after completing some projects that were delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the delay, Ms. Bacud was awarded the...
PACES Induct Officers for 2021-2022 Biennium
The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) inducted its newly elected set of officers at a virtual oath-taking ceremony held via Xoom in Vienna, Austria on 9 January 2021. Assuming their posts as officers and Executive Board Members of PACES are:...
Dreams Fulfilled: PACES Scholars Graduate in 2020
Two recipients of the PACES STEMS70 scholarship program recently fulfilled their cherished dreams of getting a college degree, somewhat delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. They are: Mr. Kenneth Dave B. Borja, who obtained a B.S. Metallurgical Engineering...
PACES Organizes Flower-Laying Ceremony at 122nd Celebration of the Declaration of Philippine Independence
The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES), in line with one of its aims of promoting of cultural exchange and friendship between the Philippines and Austria, organized a flower-laying ceremony as its contribution to the celebration of...
My Boss is an Algorithm: PACES lecture focus on algorithms in the workplace
Algorithms are becoming more widespread in many parts of our lives including the workplace. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven "algorithmic management" presents new opportunities to improve the work environment. But they also bring about new...
Let’s Talk about Earthquakes: PACES/VIC Club Filipino co-host scientific lecture on earthquake readiness
Veteran Filipino seismologist, Dr. Baby Jane Punongbayan was the featured speaker at the PACES lecture series on the topic Preparing for the "Big Ones": Let's talk about earthquakes and earthquake readiness in the Philippines. The lecture - the fourth in a series of...
First PACES Scholar Graduates in April 2019
Jhun Michael Garcia Aballa, a recipient of the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) scholarship program, has graduated with a degree in B.S. Computer Engineering, with cum laude honors, from the Jose Rizal University in Manila, Philippines....
