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OFWs in Brussels Eager to Help Typhoon Victims

OFWs in Brussels Eager to Help Typhoon Victims

Filipino religious organizations in Brussels have responded to the urgent call for assistance for typhoon victims in the Philippines. In a meeting last Sunday, leaders of religious organizations agreed to… Read more »

Strong Peso Bad News for OFWs in Belgium

Strong Peso Bad News for OFWs in Belgium

While many Filipinos think that a strong Philippine peso means a more stable economy for the country, many OFWs in Brussels feel that this will be a big blow for… Read more »

Pinoys and Belgians Revisit Rizal Markers in Belgium

Pinoys and Belgians Revisit Rizal Markers in Belgium

In celebration of Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday, the Philippine Embassy staff and members of Knights of Rizal (KOR) and Kababaihang Rizalista revisited two Rizal markers in Belgium, one in Brussels… Read more »

Tunnel in Belgium Named After Igorot

Tunnel in Belgium Named After Igorot

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. Philippine Ambassador… Read more »

Belgian Idol Bet Bianca Evangelista Gears for CD Launch

Belgian Idol Bet Bianca Evangelista Gears for CD Launch

Just like Charice Pempengco and Arnel Pineda, Pinay singer Bianca Evangelista, also known as Bianca Eve, is determined to be an internationally acclaimed singer and make her kababayan proud. As… Read more »

Pinoy Nurses Warned on Belgium Job Offers

Pinoy Nurses Warned on Belgium Job Offers

The Philippine embassy in Brussels, Belgium has cautioned Filipino nurses on available jobs advertised by recruiters who take advantage of the acute shortage of nurses in the European country. The… Read more »

EU, Pinoys Offer to Help Japan

EU, Pinoys Offer to Help Japan

The European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to address the consequences of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. Belgium. http://wingroadfarm.blogspot.com/ In a press conference, the Commissioner… Read more »

Belgium Still Closed to Professionals

Belgium Still Closed to Professionals

Just like many countries in Europe, Belgium’s “ageing population” is rapidly increasing, which, economists say, would widen the country’s budget deficit. Brussels, Belgium. Photo Credit: http://www.uptake.com/ As the social expenditures… Read more »

Belgium-based OFWs Pin Hopes on Aquino Gov’t

Belgium-based OFWs Pin Hopes on Aquino Gov’t

Despite numerous criticisms hurled against the government, many Filipinos in Belgium believe that President Benigno Aquino III could still deliver changes and bring the country to economic and political recovery…. Read more »

Transport Strike Strands Pinoy Commuters in Belgium

Transport Strike Strands Pinoy Commuters in Belgium

Thousands of commuters including Pinoys were stranded last Wednesday as drivers of metro, train, bus and tram in Belgium went on strike. Employees who were eager to reach their workplaces… Read more »