April 22, 2026
PH EMBASSY HIGHLIGHTS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP, VALUE OF DIPLOMACY AT KNDA ANNUAL PANEL
25 March 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul participated in the Annual Diplomatic Panel of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) on 25 March 2026 at the DiploTown Building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. The program gathered forty (40) diplomatic candidates of the KNDA and five (5) working-level diplomats from the Embassies of the Philippines, Guatemala, the United Kingdom, Türkiye, and Brazil. The KNDA panel convenes representatives of diplomatic missions in Seoul for an exchange on the practice of diplomacy and present the significance of their respective countries’ relations with the Republic of Korea to the newest cohort of Korean diplomats.
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April 21, 2026
PH EMBASSY IN SEOUL HOSTS ROUNDTABLE ON CYBER DIPLOMACY, GENDER-INCLUSIVE AI, AND CYBERSECURITY
30 March 2026, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul hosted a roundtable on cyber diplomacy, gender-inclusive artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity on 30 March 2026, bringing together female Heads of Mission in the Republic of Korea, diplomats, and invited stakeholders from government, academe, business, and civil society. The roundtable served as a platform for discussing cybersecurity, digital governance, artificial intelligence, and the continuing need to narrow the gender gap in the digital sphere.
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April 20, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY MEETS WITH MEMBERS OF WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES – KOREA (WASME)
14 April 2026, Seoul. Philippine Embassy in Seoul officials met members of the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) led by Secretary General Sung-woo Rhee during their visit to the Embassy on 14 April 2026 to introduce their industries. The group consists of representatives from Korean SMEs offering products and services ranging from pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, consulting services, manufacturing, creative industry and automotive maintenance.
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April 16, 2026
SEOUL PE ATTENDS DIVE PHILIPPINES B2B NETWORKING NIGHT
27 March 2026 - Seoul PE participated in the Tourism Promotion Board’s (TPB) and DOT’s Dive Philippines B2B Networking Night at the COEX, Seoul, in connection with the Korea Underwater Sports (KUSPO) Show held at the same venue from 26 to 29 March 2026.
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April 13, 2026
FILIPINO WOMEN’S DIET AND HEALTH STUDY (FiLWHEL) SEEKS CONTINUED COLLABORATION WITH PHILIPPINE EMBASSY
SEOUL, 7 April 2026 - The research team behind the Filipino Women’s Diet and Health (FiLWHEL) Study paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul to present updates on its ongoing research and explore avenues for continued collaboration in support of the Filipino community in Korea.
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April 06, 2026
FROM STRESS TO STRENGTH: PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL CHAMPIONS MENTAL WELLNESS FOR FILIPINOS IN KOREA
29 March 2026, Seoul. As we bring our Women’s month celebration into a close, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – South Korea, successfully conducted a mental health awareness seminar entitled “Building Inner Strength: Coping with Stress through Self-Awareness.”
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April 01, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL INAUGRATES RENOVATED PINK ROOM
29 March 2026, Seoul — To mark the culmination of the 2026 Women’s Month celebration, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), inaugurated the newly renovated emergency shelter, the PINK Room—or Pinay In Need of Kalinga Room.
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March 30, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR VISITS CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF KOREA
26 March 2026, Seoul - Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez participated in the tour of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea on 23 March 2026. The invitation also included a courtesy call and luncheon with Justice Kim Hyungdu, the highest official following the Constitutional Court President. The Ambassadors of Canada, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Thailand, Uzbekistan, were also invited to take part in the activity.
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March 29, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WELCOMES NEW MWO ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
24 March 2026, Seoul – The Embassy is pleased to welcome Administrative Staff Germaine Alodie P. Llano who officially assumed her duties at the Migrant Workers Office in Seoul Korea (MWO-OWWA) on 16 March 2026.
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March 29, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL HOLDS SOAP AND CANDLE MAKING TRAINING FOR OFWs IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH
15 March 2026, Seoul. In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – South Korea, successfully conducted a Soap and Candle Making Training on 15 March 2026 at the MWO-OWWA Building.
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March 26, 2026
SCENTING SUCCESS: PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL EMPOWERS OFWS WITH PERFUME & DIFFUSER TRAINING FOR WOMEN’S MONTH
8 March 2026, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) South Korea, successfully conducted a Perfume and Diffuser Making Training on 8 March 2026, as part of its continuing efforts to empower Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and other Filipinos in the Republic of Korea.
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March 25, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR MEETS GREEN CLIMATE FUND OFFICIALS IN SONGDO
19 March 2026, Songdo - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with senior officials of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) led by Mr. Hemant Mandal, Director of the Asia and the Pacific Region, at their headquarters in Songdo, Incheon for cordial exchange on the Philippines’ cooperation with the Fund and shared efforts to advance climate resilience and sustainable development. The meeting underscored the importance of continued collaboration in supporting climate action and strengthening access to climate finance for vulnerable and developing countries, including the Philippines. The meeting with GCF officials also highlighted the productive partnership between the Philippines and the Fund. Prior to the meeting, Ambassador Fernandez also met with Filipino professionals working in the GCF. The Philippine Embassy in Korea is proud to note that Filipinos serving in the GCF continue to make valuable contributions across the institution. Widely recognized for their professionalism, technical expertise, dedication, and collegiality, Filipino professionals have helped support the Fund’s work in meaningful ways and remain a source of pride for the Filipino community in the Republic of Korea. Their strong presence in the GCF reflects the high regard for Filipino talent in international organizations and the important role they play in advancing global climate and development initiatives. The Philippine Embassy in Korea looks forward to the continued strengthening of this cooperation and reaffirms its support for initiatives that promote resilience, sustainable growth, and inclusive development for communities most affected by climate change. END
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March 24, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR MEETS UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE
17 March 2026, Seoul - Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received Mr. James Heenan, Country Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Seoul on 17 March 2026 at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul for an introductory call and exchange of views on regional issues, including developments on the Korean Peninsula, human rights concerns, and the work of international mechanisms in Seoul. The discussion underscored the Philippines’ constructive engagement in multilateral processes and its role as ASEAN Chair in supporting dialogue, regional cooperation, and stability. Ambassador Fernandez reaffirmed the Philippines’ support for peaceful and constructive approaches that uphold human dignity, foster mutual understanding, and contribute to regional peace and stability. END
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March 23, 2026
PHILIPPINE PCSO CHORALE WINS GRAND PRIX AT THE 2026 KOREA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION
SEOUL, 15 March 2026 – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chorale brought pride and honor to the Philippines after being named Grand Prix Champion at the 2026 Korea International Choir Competition (KICC), held from 26 February to 2 March 2026 in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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March 19, 2026
PH CONSUL GENERAL TO BUSAN LEAH VICTORIA T. CARADA ARRIVES IN KOREA
17 March 2026, Busan - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul warmly welcomes the arrival of Consul General Leah Victoria T. Carada, who assumes leadership of the Philippine Consulate General in Busan.
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