Andy Penafuerte, Author at Andy Peñafuerte III

Rizal’s followers in Czechia keep national hero’s legacy relevant

by Andy PenafuerteLocal Stories December 31, 2023No Comments

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – More than 130 years ago, Dr. Jose Rizal came to several cities in what was then the Austro-Hungarian Empire to meet with his close confidant, Austrian ethnographer Ferdinand Blumentritt. This important historical encounter eventually became the foundation of the bilateral relations between the Philippines and the present-day Czech Republic, which is …

Looking Forward to the Year of ‘I Don’t Know”

by Andy PenafuerteJournal December 26, 2023No Comments

Many people fantasize about knowing their future. But how should one react if what’s ahead of them will be bleak, thanks to an app forecast?

A Fighting Style That Sticks Out: How Arnis Strikes Home with a Danish Teacher

by Andy PenafuerteLocal Stories November 17, 2022December 23, 2022No Comments

KnK Cookbook Named as One of Best Books on Migration by Commission on Filipinos Overseas

by Andy PenafuerteDining, Local Stories March 21, 2022March 21, 2022No Comments

Kusina ni Kabayan’s Philippine cookbook is named by CFO as one of the outstanding works on Filipino migration in 2021.

Getting Rest, Remembering Summer Days

by Andy PenafuerteJournal May 8, 2021May 8, 2021No Comments

Rest is crucial. We all know it. I’ve been on the go for a long time, so slowing down is good.

2021 Progression: Stepping Forward, Moving Upward

by Andy PenafuerteArticles, Local Stories January 1, 2021January 1, 2021No Comments

2020 did not disappoint: it was momentous, eventful, and life-changing. So what’s the point of looking back on such a devastating year?

Cooking and Eating, Filipino Style: Why Feasting Is More Fun in the Philippines

by Andy PenafuerteDining, Local Stories November 14, 2020December 22, 2019No Comments

Filipinos have acquired the knowledge of using native herbs and cooking techniques that highlight the savory flavors in many dishes.