The 116th Philippine Independence Day celebrations in Belgium will start tomorrow,  Saturday, 14 June at Brugge Beurshalle from 11 am to 11 pm. This will be headed by Mrs.  Consorcia De Leon-Shultz, Founder and Chairman of World Mission for Peace and  Development. Attendees will enjoy the presentation of our Filipino culture and traditions  through music and dances. Young ones can join and win prizes in the children talent show  portion. It will be highlighted by the selection and crowning of the Binibining Pilipinas  Kalayaan 2014.

The Belgian Ministry of Finance signed Wednesday with his French counterpart an agreement for cooperation against tax fraud. Belgium and France also have an agreement in the fight against cross-border crime. In addition to sharing information, this agreement also allows officials to act, they can participate in local surveys and that simultaneous controls can be organized within the territory of the other country. The agreement covers the whole Belgian territory on the border of northern France and Moselle.