PHL EMBASSY ADMINISTERS OATH TO OFFICERS OF PHILIPPINE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION IN KOREA, HANPHIL-SASANG DAMUNHWA, AND PINOY COMMUNITY IN HWASEONG-SI
Ambassador Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega presented three Filipino Community Organizations – the Philippine Engineers Association in Korea (PEAK), Hanphil-Sasang Damunhwa (HSD), and Pinoy Community in Hwaseong-Si (PCH) – their Certificate of Registration, which symbolizes and reaffirms their commitment to help protect and promote the general welfare and interests of the Filipino community, in December this year.
Read MorePhilippines Participates in 2024 BRIDGES Program on Local Infrastructure Governance in Korea
The 2024 Bridges Program on Local Infrastructure Governance was successfully held from November 24-30, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. The program brought together experts and officials from the Philippines and Korea to exchange knowledge and best practices in local governance and infrastructure development.
Read MorePhilippines Joins 3rd ASEAN+3 Economic Cooperation and Financial Stability Forum
The Philippines participated in the 3rd ASEAN+3 Economic Cooperation and Financial Stability Forum, with the theme “Sustainable Growth: Reinforcing Resilience, Revitalizing Productivity,” convened on December 16, 2024, at the Bank of Korea in Seoul.
Read MorePHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS BRIEFING FOR LOCAL EXECUTIVES PARTICIPATING IN THE FOREIGN STUDY MISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Philippine Embassy in Seoul officials led by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega received the courtesy call of the second batch of local chief executives and LGU officials participating in the 2024 KDIS-DAP Foreign Study Mission on Local Governance and Innovation for Economic Development at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 18 November 2024.
Read MoreDILG-PPSC MASTER IN CRISIS AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT (MCDRM) CLASS “MARAGHAWI” BENCHMARKS BEST PRACTICES OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
On 25 November 2024, Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr. of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul received the courtesy call of a delegation from the Department of the Interior and Local Government – Philippine Public Safety College (DILG-PPSC) Class “Maraghawi” who were conducting their International Field Exposure and Study (IFES) in the Republic of Korea from 23 to 29 November 2024.
Read MoreTEAM PH IN ROK DISCUSSES 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PROJECTS AT YEAR END PLANNING CONFERENCE
Team Philippines in the Republic of Korea composed of the Philippine Embassy and attached agencies, Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT-Korea), Philippine Agriculture Office (PAO-Seoul), Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC-Seoul), Migrant Workers Office-Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (MWO-OWWA), Office of the Defense and Armed Forces Attaché (ODAFA), and Pag-IBIG Fund Korea Office conducted its 2024 Year-End Planning Conference on 05 December 2024 in Seoul.
Read MorePhilippines Joins 2024 Busan-ASEAN Esports Global Exchange
The Philippine Embassy in Korea represented by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega took part in the opening program for the 2024 Busan-ASEAN Esports Global Exchange which took place on November 29, 2024, at the Busan Esports Arena.
Read MoreFILIPINO INVENTORS WIN MULTIPLE AWARDS AT THE SEOUL INTERNATIONAL INVENTION FAIR (SIIF) 2024
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the Philippine delegation of Filipino inventors and officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in celebrating the multiple recognition and awards received during the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2024 held from 27 to 30 November 2024 at COEX Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Read MorePHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS KEY PRIORITIES IN THE HEALTH SECTOR AT THE GLOBAL HEALTH ROUNDTABLE WITH AMBASSADORS IN KOREA
Hon. Jumin Park, Chair of the Health and Welfare Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea who is also the President of the Korean Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health led the roundtable discussions which aims to foster enhanced cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the countries of the broader Asia-Pacific region in the field of health.
Read MorePHILIPPINE EMBASSY JOINS CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN THROUGH EMPOWERING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING VIA KKK: KAALAMAN SA KALUSUGAN NG KABABAIHAN SEMINAR
In observance of this year’s 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from 25 November to 12 December 2024, the Gender and Development Unit of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul organized a seminar on “KKK: Kaalaman sa Kalusugan ng Kababaihan” (A Reproductive Health and Wellness Seminar for Filipino Women in Korea) on 24 November 2024 at the 2nd Floor, Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy for the members of the Filipino Community.
Read MorePH Participates in International Conference on Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific and the Rules-Based International Order
Panelists from the Philippines took part in the International Conference on Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific and the Rules-Based International Order held on 23 October 2024 at the Korea Press Center in Seoul.
Read MorePH Highlights Digital Innovations in Civil Service at Asia Public Network Conference
The Philippines represented by CSC Commissioner Ryan Alvin Acosta, Assistant Commissioner Nerissa Canguilan, and Atty. Lord Bien Lelay took part in the Asia Public Network Conference (APNC) jointly organized by the Korean Ministry of Personnel Management (MPM) and the OECD, held on November 20, 2024 in Seoul.
Read MorePHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES AT THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE (INC-5) HELD IN BUSAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Theresa Dizon-De Vega was honored to form part of the Philippine delegation participating in the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment held from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, South Korea.
Read MorePHL EMBASSY LAUNCHES BOOK DAYO 이 민 자: STORIES OF MIGRATION IN CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS OF PHL-ROK DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul launched dayo 이민자: Stories of Migration, a commemorative publication marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea, on 1 December 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.
Read MorePhilippines Reaffirms Commitment To Digital Financial Inclusion At 8th Session Of The Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway Steering Committee
6 September 2024, JEJU ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA - Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy represented the Philippines at the 8th Session of the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway Steering Committee (APIS-SC-8) held in Jeju Island, South Korea from 25-26 September 2024.
Read MorePhl Embassy And Piko Successfully Hold 2024 Siyentipiko Research Colloquium, Strengthening Philippines-Korea Relations Through Research And Innovation
1 September 2024, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul co-hosted with the Pinoy Iskolar sa Korea (PIKo) and with the support of the Association of Filipino Educators in Korea (AFEK), Seoul National University-Asia Center, University of Southeastern Philippines - College of Applied Economics (USEP), and Batangas State University - ARASOF, the 2024 SiyentiPIKO Research Colloquium on 21 September 2024 at the SNU Asia Center.
Read MorePHILIPPINES PRESENTS FIRST STANDALONE PH PAVILION AT THE 2024 GWANGJU BIENNALE
7 September 2024, Gwangju - The 2024 Gwangju Biennale theme of "Pansori - A Soundscape for the 21st Century" explored the interplay of space, images, and sound which inform social, political, ecological, gender, and power dynamics. Under the Artistic Direction of Nicolas Bourriaud, the latest edition is the largest in the history of the biennale with 31 country pavilions and a main pavilion featuring artists using different artistic media.
Read MorePHILIPPINE ARTISTS PARTICIPATE IN THE MMCA CONNECTING BODIES - ASIAN WOMEN ARTISTS EXHIBITION
02 September 2024, Seoul - The Korea National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is featuring the artworks of sixty-five (65) prominent artists from eleven (11) Asian counties in its Connecting Bodies: Asian Women Artists exhibition.
Read MoreAMBASSADOR DIZON-DE VEGA HIGHLIGHTS STRONGER PH-ROK BILATERAL RELATIONS IN ARIRANG RADIO "KOREA NOW" INTERVIEW
09 September 2024, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega was a guest in the special interview segment of "Korea Now" with popular radio host Mr. Seung-jae "SJ" Lee of Arirang Radio on 04 September 2024.
Read MorePHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN THE 14TH FEALAC CYBERSECRETARIAT WORKSHOP AND MULTI-DONOR TRUST FUND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
The Philippines participated in the 14th FEALAC Cybersecretariat Workshop and 4th FEALAC Multi-Donor Trust Fund Steering Committee meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 29-30 August 2024. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario represented the Philippines during the workshop and steering committee meeting.
Read MoreEXCEPTIONAL SKILLS OF FILIPINOS IN SHIPBUILDING PRAISED DURING PHL AMBASSADOR'S VISIT
29 August 2024, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with the officials and Filipino welders at the HJ Shipbuilding and Construction (HJSC) in Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan during her worksite visit on 28 August 2024.
Read MorePH EMBASSY JOINS PINOY ISKOLARS SA KOREA IN RECOGNIZING GRADUATING AND EXEMPLARY FILIPINO STUDENTS IN KOREA
1 September 2024, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joined the Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea (PIKo) recognize graduating and exemplary Filipino students-scholars in Korea at its bi-annual event entitled "Hayo at Gilas Summer 2024: Pagkilala sa mga Nagsipagtapos na Pinoy Iskolars Sa Korea," held on 1 September 2024 at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy Seoul.
Read MorePHILIPPINE FILMS FEATURED IN THE 2024 ASEAN FILM FESTIVAL
22 August 2024, Busan - In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Philippine-Korea Diplomatic Relations and the celebration of the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, the Philippine Embassy in collaboration with its hosts and organizers the Korea Foundation-ASEAN Culture House (KF-ACH) and the Busan Cinema Center (BCC) participated in the 2024 ASEAN Film Festival held at the Busan Cinema Center.
Read MorePH EMBASSY RECOGNIZES AND ADMINISTERS OATH TO OFFICERS OF ALUMNI OF THE SISTER OF MARY SCHOOL INC.
1 September 2024, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in South Korea, led by Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, conferred a Certificate of Recognition to the newly formed Filipino community organization, Alumni of the Sister of Mary School Inc. (ASMSI), during a ceremony held at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy on September 1, 2024.
Read MorePH AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHTS SKILLS OF FILIPINO CAREGIVERS
25 August 2024, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy joined the ongoing workers education program for the newly-arrived Filipino caregivers in South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS)' Pilot Project between the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL).
Read MoreLOVE THE PHILIPPINES FOOD TRUCK BRINGS FILIPINO FLAVORS TO SEOUL
27 August 2024, Seoul. As part of Philippine gastrotourism initiatives, the Department of Tourism brought flavors of the Philippines to Seoul through the Love the Philippines Food Truck. Making stops in three busy and trendy areas in Seoul, the Love the Philippines food truck served Filipino food for free to entice more Koreans to visit the Philippines.
Read MoreSECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PUSH FOR STRONGER POLICY AND PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE ENGAGEMENTS BETWEEN PH AND ROK
Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo had a full schedule of meetings and engagements with various organizations during his official visit to the Republic of Korea from 6 to 9 August 2024. Central to these meetings is the Philippines' priority of creating stronger policy engagements and fostering close people-to-people ties with the Republic of Korea.
Read MorePH SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REAFFIRMS PH COMMITMENT TO PEACE ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA
The Philippines' partnership with the Republic of Korea is deeply entrenched in our history of fighting shoulder-to-shoulder during the Korean War. This solidarity has been the bedrock of our partnership for 75 years and the Philippines and the Republic of Korea continue to be partners in upholding regional peace and stability today.
Read MoreSFA ENRIQUE MANALO MEETS WITH SOUTH KOREAN PRIME MINISTER HAN DUCK SOO AND FOREIGN MINISTER CHO TAE-YUL
August 2024 was a momentous month for Philippines - Republic of Korea relations as Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo undertook his first Official Visit to the Republic of Korea from 6-9 August 2024. This is the first stand-alone visit of a Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary to South Korea in seven (7) years.
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