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What an incredible evening 🇧🇪! More than 110 guests joined us for our Happy Hour Special Edition, part of Belgian Days 2026 in Manila, making it one of our biggest and most memorable gatherings yet.

A special thank you to Belgian Chef Julien Lecomte and Romain Escande of Dr. Wine Poblacion for preparing and serving a fantastic selection of authentic Belgian dishes that were enjoyed by all.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our main raffle prize sponsor Canvas Boutique Hotel for giving away an overnight stay in their Boutique Hotel in Puerto Princessa, Palawan.

We would also like to say special thank you to our other sponsors:
BIERE DES AMIS
Frabelle Foods
Bonbonniere Belgian Chocolates

It was great to see so many familiar faces and welcome new members of the community.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Join our exclusive BFBC webinar and discover how to make Claude communicate in your voice, your tone, and your unique style. Learn practical techniques to create AI-generated content that sounds authentically you, whether for emails, reports, marketing, or everyday business communication.

🎙️ Hosted by Kalina Nagorska, Founder of Promptive

🗓️ 9 June 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🔒 Exclusive for BFBC Members

Not a member yet? Join here:
https://app.glueup.com/org/bfbc/memberships/

📌 Register for the webinar:
https://report.promptive.co/webinar.html

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the age of AI

Want to join our Happy Hour Special Edition but missed the registration deadline? Good news! The Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Manila is giving away 5 complimentary tickets.

The Embassy of Belgium invites you to join our special Happy Hour celebration! 🍹🇧🇪

📅 5 lucky winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 3 at 2PM

🍸 Happy Hour Event:
Happening on Thursday, June 4

👉 How to join:
• Follow our official page on Instagram
• Like this post
• Tag a friend you’d bring to Happy Hour

Good vibes, great company, and a toast to a memorable Happy Hour await. 🥂

BFBC Happy Hour Special Edition | Belgian Days 2026

We're proud to be part of Belgian Days 2026, a week of Belgian events in Manila hosted and supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Manila to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and the Philippines.

Join us on June 4 at Dr. Wine Poblacion for our BFBC Happy Hour Special Edition. Expect Belgian music, beer and live cooking stations.

Whether you're Belgian, Filipino, or simply curious about the connection between our two countries, everybody is welcome.

⚠️ Entrance tickets are mandatory and must be purchased in advance. Payment on the spot is not possible.

Registration link: https://app.glueup.com/.../happy-hour-special-edition.../

📍 Dr. Wine Poblacion — ground floor (reserved exclusively for us)
🗓 June 4, 2026 from 7PM-Late

🎉 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Joint Maritime Committee Meeting for May 2026 🌊⚓️| EXCLUSIVE TO BFBC MEMBERS ONLY | LAST DAY TO SIGN UP

The BFBC , together with fellow European chambers, invites you to the Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) Meeting for May. 🚢

Happening on May 28, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM (GMT+8) at the German Club Manila, the session will discuss the theme “More Women on Board – From Ambition to Practice,” and will feature the Norwegian Training Center.

Register for this FREE event here: https://app.glueup.com/event/jmc-for-may-181248/

For any interest in becoming a BFBC member, please contact [email protected]

🇧🇪✨ BE part of the Belgian Days! ✨🇧🇪

Join us for a Special Happy Hour at Dr Wine in Poblacion 📅 June 4

For one night only, Dr Wine might just turn into… Dr Beer 🍺😉 (Belgian style, of course!)

Celebrate Belgian flavors and good vibes with us in a warm and festive atmosphere! 🍻🧇
⚠️ Limited spots available — don’t miss out!
👉 Please register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/happy-hour-special-edition-180534/ before Sunday, May 30.

We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

Round 6 happened last week. May 18–22, Manila.

The EU and the Philippines are in the final stretch of their Free Trade Agreement negotiations, and the EU Ambassador himself said he "would not be surprised" if this is the last round.

That's not diplomatic boilerplate. That's as close to a closing signal as these things get.

Here's what's on the table this week: government procurement, agricultural trade, and renewable energy. Three sectors where Belgian companies have serious depth. Pharmaceuticals, logistics, port infrastructure, green tech.

Belgium doesn't just trade with the Philippines. It builds things here.
If the deal signs in Q3 as targeted, it replaces the GSP+ scheme set to expire in 2027, and opens permanent, rules-based access to 450 million EU consumers for Philippine exporters.

For Belgian businesses already operating here, or watching from Brussels, this is the agreement that changes the math.

The BFBC will be tracking this closely. Follow along as Round 6 unfolds.

Smart City Convention Philippines 2026 is happening June 1-2 at SMX Convention Center Aura, 8am to 7pm.

Two full days covering digital governance, intelligent transport, clean energy, IoT, public safety, and sustainable infrastructure.

Confirmed speakers include Arch. Jun Palafox, Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong, and MMDA General Manager Gen. Nicolas Torre III, among others.
There’s also a live exhibition running alongside, where you can actually get hands-on with the tech, not just hear about it.

If you work in urban planning, local government, construction, or tech, this one’s for you.

📥 register here:
https://forms.gle/kxXje9RKSQzfd8AL9

80 years, one glowing 🌎 and yes, The Smurfs showed up at Belgian Days! 🇧🇪🇵🇭

Yesterday, we kicked off the first edition of Belgian Days with the lighting of the iconic 🌎 at SM Mall of Asia, marking 80 years of Belgium–Philippines diplomatic relations.

The Smurfs made the moment even brighter.
Big thanks to the SM MOA executives for their support.

Follow the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Manila for updates.