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04 November 2024 Declared as a Day of National Mourning for the Victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine

On 30 October 2024, Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 728 which declares 04 November 2024 as a Day of National Mourning for the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).

From 21 to 25 October 2024, STS Kristine brought torrential rains and violent winds that triggered widespread flooding and landslides in the Philippines, causing loss of lives, destruction of property, damage to agriculture and critical infrastructure, and disruption of the means of livelihood and way of life of many Filipinos.

The national flag at the Embassy is flown at half-mast in solidarity with the bereaved families and loved ones of those who perished due to the devastation caused by the storm.

Embassy Closure for November 2024

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy will be closed on the following dates in observance of Philippine and Belgian holidays:

• Friday, 1 November 2024 - All Saints’ Day 
• Monday, 11 November 2024 - Armistice Day

For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s emergency number at +32 488 60 91 77

Inaabisuhan ang publiko na pansamantalang magsasara ang Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa mga sumusunod na araw ng paggunita:

• Biyernes, ika-1 ng Nobyembre 2024 - Araw ng Lahat ng mga Banal
• Lunes, ika-11 ng Nobyembre 2024 - Araw ng Armistisyo

Para sa mga emergency, maaaring tumawag sa emergency number ng Pasuguan sa +32 488 60 91 77

Reintroduction of Random Checks at German Borders

REINTRODUCTION OF RANDOM CHECKS AT GERMAN BORDERS

Filipinos in Belgium and Luxembourg are informed that on 16 September 2024, Germany has reintroduced random checks at its borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, France, the Netherlands, and Denmark.

This is in addition to checks already in place at Germany’s borders with Poland, Czechia, Austria, and Switzerland.

Filipinos going to or passing through Germany are reminded to have their residence cards and/or passports with valid visas with them at all times.

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MULING PAGPAPATUPAD NG RANDOM CHECK SA MGA BORDER NG GERMANY

Inaabisuhan ang mga Pilipino sa Belgium at Luxembourg na noong ika-16 ng Setyembre 2024 ay muling ipinatupad ng Germany ang mga random check sa mga border nito sa Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Netherlands, at Denmark.

Bukod pa ito sa mga check na kasalukuyang ginagawa sa mga border ng Germany sa Poland, Czechia, Austria, at Switzerland.