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WHERE ITALIAN LANGUAGE, ART, MUSIC & DESIGN LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES
About Us
The Philippine-Italian Association (PIA) is a non-profit, cross-cultural and educational organization based in Makati City and was created to advocate and further enhance Philippine-Italian friendship, working in the fields of education, language, culture, art, and social.
For 60 years, we have been championing friendship between the people of the Philippines and Italy as a bridge between our two cultures.
Our Focus Areas
What We Do, How We Do It
Language Services
Language Courses: Italian & Filipino
The Philippine-Italian Association offers Italian and Filipino language courses conducted by highly-qualified instructors.
Learn MoreE-learning: Italian Language
Access interactive online lessons and resources to learn Italian at your own pace, wherever you are.
Learn MorePLIDA: Italian Language Proficiency Exams
The Philippine Italian Association is now a center of examination for Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri.
Learn MoreTranslation Services
Translations Service
We provide translation, proofreading, and editing services for Italian, English, and Filipino documents and texts.
Learn MoreCultural Engagement
Cultural Events & Activities
Socio-cultural events like Italian language courses, art exhibitions, bazaars, fashion shows, film showings, cooking demonstrations, dramatic events, and musical presentations such as recitals and concerts performed by distinguished Italian and Filipino personages, have dotted PIA’s history.
Learn MoreOur Cultural Network
The Philippine-Italian Association is a founding member of EUNIC: European Union National Institutes for Culture - Cluster Philippines, a network of organizations dedicated to propagating cultural exchange between the Philippines and EU member states through cultural activities.
Learn MoreSupport Services
Patronato ACLI Manila
The PIA has signed and agreement with the Patronato ACLI and opened in its premises the first Patronato of the Region.
Learn MoreCharitable Activities
The underlying goal of the Philippine-Italian Associations' charitable activities is to bring the Italian world to the Filipinos and to bring the Filipino world to the Italians.
Learn MoreResources
Our Library
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Meet the Team
Our Board Members
Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez
President and Chairman of the Board
Hermod Allertsen
Executive Vice President
Tillie Pelagallo
VP - Operations
Barbara Migallos
Corporate Secretary
Benigno Par
Corporate Treasurer
Silvana Diaz
VP - Culture
Nellie Bengzon
VP - Finance
Marilou Alejandro
VP - Social
Conrado Calalang
Director
Rebecca Singson
Director
Raul Sunico
Director
Monica Rasori
Director
Joanna Altomonte-Abrera
Director
Our Operations Team
Giunell Flores
General Manager
Cristina Moricca
Head Translator
Marissa Ronquilllo
Translations Coordinator / Executive Secretary
Editha Banez
Language school-Coordinator / Secretary
Loredana Cabilles
Patronato ACLI Manila - Manager
Monica Farinola
Patronato ACLI Manila - Operator
Be a Part of our Advocacy
Become a Member
Become a member, discover how our network we can help you in building new personal and professional friendships.
Moreover, by joiningthe PIA, you will become a "cultural ambassador" and a key actor in promoting friendship and cultural exchange between the two Countries.
Members believe in the mission and vision of the Philippine Italian Association and want to support and contribute to its activities and existence. They are curious about Italian and Filipino cultures. They believe in cultural exchange and interaction as an important factor in individual and social development.
The benefits of being a member of the PIA include:
- Receiving the news of the association and being invited to participate in the cultural and social activities of the organization
- Availing a 10% discount on the Filipino language courses of the PIA
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