Philippine officials in Belgium participated in the 2011 Charity Bazaar organized by the Asia Pacific Women’s Association (APWA) in Brussels on June 4.

A new tunnel that was opened in Belgium recently now bears the name of an Igorot who was featured in the World’s Fair there almost 100 years ago.

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Filipinos in Brussels are thankful for being able to practice the tradition of Simbang Gabi even if they are not in the Philippines.

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Despite the cold weather, Filipinos in Belgium trooped to Dilbeek, a town outside Brussels to celebrate Filipino Chaplaincy’s 12th anniversary.

Mike Sandejas’ “Dinig Sana Kita” won the Grand Prize Award for Special Competition-International Deaf Section while Lou Veloso of the film “Colorum” was hailed as the best actor for International Competition in the recent 36th Brussels International Film Festival (BIFF).

BELGIUM – Popular rock band Aegis, known for belting high notes, took Belgium by storm. The crowd went wild when the group sang May Bukas Pa, Laguna, and Total Eclipse of the Heart. But the songs Halik and Luha proved to be the favorites among Belgians and Pinoys.

Filipinos in Belgium are encouraged to save or invest their hard earned money for the future to ensure a comfortable life for those who will be retiring.

Filipino basketball fanatics in Brussels urged compatriots not to bring personal disputes to court following Sunday’s scuffle during a tournament held in Brussels.

The Knights of Rizal Aalst (KOR) chapter launched a program that aims to help Filipino youth in Belgium to have a deeper understanding of their roots.

Filipinos living in Belgium can now exchange their valid Philippine driver’s licenses with Belgian licenses without having to take written and practical examinations.