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.
Survey for Filipino Students Overseas
Filipino students studying in Belgium or Luxembourg are invited to answer this survey on Filipino international students abroad:
https://forms.gle/AMKjqnMMPuCDZ2Pr6
This survey is being conducted as part of a study to address some of the needs and concerns of Filipino students abroad. The results of this survey will serve as a guide to help craft the necessary policies to protect and promote the rights of these students.
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