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Sharing EU’s vaccine blueprint towards global recovery

by Thomas Wiersing - January 28, 2021 - 12:00am

As reports on the COVID-19 variants continue to hit the headlines, this year ushers in a beacon of hope because vaccines are now available.

Let’s stand up for Human Rights: Every day

by Thomas Wiersing - December 22, 2020 - 12:00am

As we wrap up the year, we will never forget 2020. The pandemic has brought us closer together and cooperation across the world has strengthened.

Saving lives in the nick of time

by Thomas Wiersing - November 29, 2020 - 12:00am

The month of November has been trying times for all of us as Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses severely hit Bicol, Cagayan and most parts of Luzon.

EU celebrates the UN at 75

by Thomas Wiersing - October 29, 2020 - 12:00am

Last Oct. 24, our head office in Brussels lit up in blue to pay tribute to the UN, an institution which, just like the EU, was built for peace.

Connectivity between Europe and Asia to remain ‘constant’

by Thomas Wiersing - September 30, 2020 - 12:00am

While the “new normal” has made us physically distant from each other, the situation has also called for countries and their people to become interconnected more than ever.

Addressing COVID-19 through solidarity and multilateralism

by Thomas Wiersing - August 30, 2020 - 12:00am

Challenges can always become opportunities for all of us to strive for positivity and hope. The past six months have become a time to bond together in the spirit of solidarity.

Green recovery: Rebuilding our lives for the better

by Thomas Wiersing - July 26, 2020 - 12:00am

As the world grapples with COVID-19 and starts to gradually prepare for dealing with its longer-term impact, governments and societies should reflect on what we can learn from this crisis.

Anxiety? No, not us — or only just a little bit

by Thomas Wiersing - June 21, 2020 - 12:00am

When I was thinking about a topic for this month’s column, a colleague suggested to me ‘anxiety.’

My Europe Day speech that was never held

by Thomas Wiersing - May 27, 2020 - 12:00am

For every Ambassador it is an honour to celebrate his or her country’s National Day in their respective host country.

We stand together — United in distance

by Thomas Wiersing - April 28, 2020 - 12:00am

Originally I had planned to use my April column to announce a number of events in the Philippines to celebrate our annual ‘Europe Day’ in May.

COVID-19 - let’s stick together

by Thomas Wiersing - March 27, 2020 - 12:00am

Well, of course sticking together is not really meant literally here. But in our mindsets.

Strengthening our interconnected world through culture

by Thomas Wiersing - February 27, 2020 - 12:00am

Turbulent headlines have hugged online news the past few days – from coronavirus, volcanic eruptions, fires, oil price increase to terrorism.

The green deal: The EU’s response to climate change

by Thomas Wiersing - January 30, 2020 - 12:00am

he Taal Volcano eruption and the massive haze in Australia are stark reminders how vulnerable mankind is when nature strikes.

Togetherness – ‘Sama-Sama’

by Thomas Wiersing - December 19, 2019 - 12:00am

During this time of the year people always feel a desire to be close to their loved ones.

ASEAN-EU relations: Moving forward

by Thomas Wiersing - November 21, 2019 - 12:00am

Early this week, I had the pleasure of accompanying our new EU Ambassador to ASEAN, Igor Driesmans, in his discussions with government representatives, legislators, business and think-tanks about the future of ASEAN-EU...

Education matters

by Thomas Wiersing - October 31, 2019 - 12:00am

“We didn’t start the fire, it was always burning since the world’s been turning…”

Rediscovering the Philippines

by Thomas Wiersing - September 21, 2019 - 12:00am

I am somehow the new kid on the block. Well, not really new.

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