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PH Embassy in Brussels Hosts Afterwork Networking Event

The Philippine Embassy in Brussels hosted an afterwork networking cocktail for colleagues in the EU institutions, Belgian government agencies and the diplomatic community.

The event served as a venue for colleagues to interact after work in a more casual setting, while enjoying Filipino street food favorites, desserts, cocktails and juices. Some of the food served were kwek-kwek, lechon kawali, tuna sisig, okoy, lumpia, chicken adobo rice toppings, ube halaya balls and turon with langka.

The food was prepared by Calamansi Restaurant, Filipino-Belgian chef Glen Remaekers and Filipino pastry chef Aaron Ponce.

Afterward, guests took home hand-crafted Philippine cacao chocolate bars by Belgian chocolatier Elisabetta Passafaro.

“Through the afterwork networking event, we promoted the Philippines as a source of sustainable and heritage products with unique, fun, diverse and vibrant flavors”, said Philippine Ambassador to Belgium, H.E. Jaime Victor B. Ledda. “We likewise showcased the rising stars of agriculture in Europe – calamansi, cacao, pili nuts and ube – as well as the Philippines’ top food exports to Europe – tuna, seafood and coconuts”, he added.

The event was sponsored by the Office of the Agriculture Attaché in Brussels.

The Philippines Takes Center Stage in Three Big Culinary Events in Belgium

The Philippines will be the feature country in a series of major culinary events in Belgium, namely: The Streat Fest on 11-14 May 2023 at the Tour & Taxis Brussels; the Philippine Culinary Week from 7 to 10 and 12 June 2023 at the Sofitel Brussels Europe; and the Amazing Asia Festival on 23-25 June 2023 at Konijnenwei, Antwerp.

The Philippines is the first ever guest country to be featured in the Streat Fest Brussels, now on its second edition. Filipino chefs Jerome Calayag and Glenn Ramaekers, and Filipino-Asian restaurants Goodphil and Calamansi will introduce the varied flavors of the Philippines. There will be much to discover—from Philippine produce such as ube (purple yam), calamansi (Philippine lemon), and cacao; to street food such as fish balls and kwek-kwek; and restaurant fare such as lechon and sisig. Visitors can try various concoctions of Don Papa Rum with matching Philippine appetizers. Cooking enthusiasts may join culinary workshops and learn more about Philippine cuisine. More details on the event may be found at https://streatfest.be.

Those who wish to experience Philippine cuisine in a more formal setting may sample fine dining during the Philippine Culinary Week at Sofitel Brussels Europe. Innovative versions of well-loved Philippine culinary dishes will be prepared by acclaimed Filipino husband-and-wife chefs Rolando and Jacqueline Laudico. The event will run from 7 to 10 and 12 June 2023.

The third in this series of big events is the Amazing Asia Festival, with the Philippines as the Country of Honor. The event that caters to a wider audience will be held on 23-25 June 2023 in Konijnenwei, Antwerp. Philippine cuisine, food exports, culture, and tourism will be showcased. The Embassy will also organize B2B meetings on the sidelines for Filipino and Belgian entrepreneurs. For more details, please visit the website https://www.amazingasiafestival.be

The Philippine Embassy’s participation in these events is in collaboration with the Office of the Agriculture Attaché and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Brussels and with the invaluable support of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Embassy Holds Discussion on Consular and Legal Matters in First Kapihan sa Pasuguan

 The Philippine Embassy in Brussels, Belgium hosted its first Kapihan sa Pasuguan on 15 April 2023. 

Atty. Jayrous Villanueva and Atty. Glenn Thyron Ancheta of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) discussed laws and legal processes, and provided advice concerning the recognition of foreign divorce in the Philippines and the adoption of Filipino minors. A lively Q&A session followed the presentation.

The Kapihan sa Pasuguan is a series of information sessions on consular, legal and other matters that may benefit or be of interest to Filipinos in Belgium.

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