February 08, 2026
CPR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OFWS & OVERSEAS FILIPINOS IN SOUTH KOREA
8 February 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 Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Overseas Filipinos (OFs) on February 8, 2026, at the 2nd Floor, Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy. A total of sixty-four (64) participants actively took part in the life-saving skills training.
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February 07, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY & MWO-OWWA LAUNCHES LABOR EDUCATION SERIES ENTITLED “KOREA’S LABOR LAWS FOR OFWS”
7 February 2026, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), formally launched its Labor Education Series titled “Korea’s Labor Laws for OFWs” on February 7, 2026 for Embassy personnel, attached agencies, and concerned offices of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
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January 29, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL JOINS 44TH INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY
23 January 2026, Seoul–Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez joined Korea Customs Service (KCS) Commissioner Myeong-ku Lee, senior officials, and members of the diplomatic corps in celebrating the 44th International Customs Day on 23 January 2026 at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam. The event underscored the vital role of customs in securing and facilitating global trade—a field of growing cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. In his address, Commissioner Lee highlighted that modern customs go beyond processing goods, serving as a critical function for trade facilitation, supply chain security, and public safety. He also noted KCS’s use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to improve efficiency, inspections, and risk response. These initiatives align with the Philippines’ customs reform efforts and ongoing collaboration with the KCS, including information exchange, capacity-building, and technical cooperation to strengthen enforcement, risk management, and trade facilitation. END
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January 28, 2026
PHILIPPINES, PARAGUAY AFFIRM COMMITMENT TO DEEPEN BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL COOPERATION
Seoul, Republic of Korea – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez called on Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to the Philippines H.E. Miguel Angel Ubaldino Romero Alvarez on 28 January 2026 at the Paraguay Embassy in Seoul to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in regional and multilateral fora. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing political dialogue, economic engagement, and people-to-people ties. The discussion highlighted Paraguay’s role as current President of MERCOSUR and growing opportunities for collaboration with ASEAN, including prospects for trade cooperation, sustainability initiatives, and carbon market mechanisms. A shared commitment to a rules-based international order, peaceful settlement of disputes, and respect for international law was likewise underscored.
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January 28, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL EXPLORES COLLABORATION WITH EAAFP ON MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION
25 January 2026, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez and the Embassy’s Political and Economic Section met with Ms. Jennifer George, Chief Executive of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Secretariat on 21 January 2026. Ms. George was accompanied by Ms. Jisun Lee, Foundation Officer and Ms. Kyle Esperanza Zuleta, Program Officer of EAAFP.Ambassador Fernandez highlighted the strong complementarities between the conservation of migratory birds and the promotion of sustainable tourism, noting that many key bird migration areas in the Philippines overlap with the country’s prime tourism destinations. Advancing regional cooperation for migratory bird protection would likewise help raise awareness of the Philippines’ wetlands and coastal ecosystems. The Ambassador further emphasized the importance of integrating tourism and cultural dimensions into this undertaking, citing Philippine dances inspired by bird movements as expressions of the country’s deep cultural connection to nature.Ms. George conveyed that the EAAFP is an active partnership of 22 countries and 18 partners working together to conserve migratory waterbirds, their habitat and the livelihoods of people who depend on them. Building on the success of the EAAFP’s 12th Meeting of Partners (MOP12) in Cebu City, Philippines from 14 to 18 November 2025, EAAFP and Embassy officials had a productive discussion on further exploring areas of collaboration on conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitat. The Philippines remains an important flyway for migratory birds with seven (7) designated Flyway Site Networks in the country, including the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Naujan Lake National Park, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Negros Occidental Coastal Wetlands Conservation Area, Lake Mainit, Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary and Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve. END
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January 28, 2026
PHILIPPINES SEEKS EL SALVADOR SUPPORT FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL CANDIDATURE
20 January 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to the ROK Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez paid a courtesy call on H.E. Federico Miguel Guerrero Avendaño, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the Republic of Korea, reaffirming the warm and friendly relations between the Philippines and El Salvador.
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January 27, 2026
PHILIPPINES LEADS DIALOGUE ON SAFE AND ETHICAL AI AT ASEAN COMMITTEE IN SEOUL ROUNDTABLE
Seoul, 20 January 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul hosted a Special Lecture and Roundtable on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room, bringing together ASEAN Heads of Mission and ROK partners, including the ASEAN-Korea Centre, for an exchange on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and ethical and responsible digital governance. The event forms part of the Philippines’ preparations for its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, with a focus on advancing a human-centered and future-ready regional digital agenda.
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January 27, 2026
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR JOINS SMART CITY DIALOGUE WITH SEONGDONG-GU MAYOR
Seoul, 14 January 2026 — The Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez joined members of the diplomatic community in a Tea Roundtable and Smart City Site Visit hosted by Seongdong-gu Mayor Jung Won-oh and Dr. Min Byoungchul of the Sunfull Foundation, highlighting Seongdong-gu’s innovative and human-centered approach to smart city development.
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January 26, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR RECEIVES ROK IPU SECRETARY GENERAL CANDIDATE, MR. SANGSOO JUN
26 January 2026, Seoul–Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received Mr. Sang-soo Jun, the Republic of Korea’s Candidate for Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in a courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 26 January 2026. During the meeting, Mr. Jun shared his vision for a more inclusive and future-ready IPU, underscoring the importance of parliamentary cooperation in addressing global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, gender equality, good governance, and responsible fiscal management. He likewise highlighted the role of digital innovation, including e-parliament and AI-enabled parliamentary systems, in strengthening democratic institutions, particularly in developing countries.
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January 25, 2026
PH Embassy in Seoul Attended the Opening Session of International Learning Program on Innovative Solution for Community Development for Mandaluyong Barangay Officials
13 January 2026, Seoul — Barangay officials from Mandaluyong City formally opened the Strengthening Barangay Governance: An International Learning Program on Innovative Solutions for Community Development at Yonsei University in Seoul, marking the start of a week-long capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening local leadership and community development.
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January 21, 2026
KOREA BASKETBALL LEAGUE (KBL) AND THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY PROMOTE SPORTS DIPLOMACY WITH KBL ALL-STAR “FUTURES DAY” EXHIBITION GAME
17 January 2026, Seoul— Filipino basketball players competing in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) took center stage at the KBL All-Star Game event, Future’s Day, as Team Asia edged Team Rookie, 82–79, in a friendly yet highly competitive exhibition game held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Olympic Park in Seoul. Marked by camaraderie, mutual respect, and sportsmanship, the game underscored the role of basketball in fostering friendship and advancing sports diplomacy between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.
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January 13, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR MEETS CHAIR OF ROK–PH PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP
8 January 2026, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with National Assembly Member Representative Kim Sung-won, Chair of the Republic of Korea–Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, at the National Assembly on 8 January 2026 to discuss strengthening parliamentary exchanges and bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. Chairman Kim reaffirmed his strong support for deepening the Philippines–ROK strategic partnership and outlined prospective engagements with Philippine legislative leaders and business stakeholders. Both sides exchanged views on enhancing economic cooperation, and sustaining people-to-people ties.
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January 12, 2026
PH, ROK REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO CONSULAR COOPERATION AND PROTECTION OF NATIONALS
9 January 2026, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, met with Director General for Consular Affairs Yoon Chuseok of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea to reaffirm the shared commitment of the Philippines and the ROK to the safety and welfare of their nationals. Both sides underscored the importance of close coordination, timely information-sharing, and sustained cooperation between relevant authorities. The meeting builds on the constructive outcomes of the Philippines–ROK Joint Consular Consultation Meeting held in September 2025 in Manila. The meeting reaffirmed the shared resolve of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea to deepen collaboration on consular and public safety matters, reflecting the enduring strength of PH-ROK relations anchored on robust people-to-people ties and a dynamic strategic partnership. END
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January 12, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL VISITS HANGANG RIVER TUNNEL PROMOTION CENTER
11 January 2026, Paju City. Philippine Embassy in Seoul’s Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza together with PTIC-Seoul Commercial Attaché Charmaine Mignon Yalong and the economic section visited the Hangang River Tunnel Promotion Center on 29 December 2025 located in Paju City, Gyeonggi Province. The center is being operated by Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC), a public corporation established in 1969 specializing in the road and transportation sectors in the Republic of Korea.
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January 08, 2026
PH EMBASSY AND HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AFFIRM STRONG PH-ROK NAVAL DEFENSE COOPERATION
Seoul, 7 January 2026 — Officials of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) Executive Vice President Kwon Sik Woo and Senior Sales Manager Kang Donghan called on Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez on 7 January 2026 to reaffirm the strong and growing defense cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, following the successful conclusion of the contract on 26 December 2025 for the construction of two additional frigates for the Philippine Navy.
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