August 06, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR RECEIVES COURTESY CALL OF NEWLY APPOINTED DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF HANA BANK
Seoul, 04 August 2026– Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received the courtesy call of Mr. Kim Youngjun, newly appointed Deputy President and Head of Global Group of Hana Bank, along with officers from the Global Business Department of Hana Bank. Ambassador Fernandez congratulated Mr. Kim on his recent appointment and on the completion of the establishment of Hana Bank in the Philippines.
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August 06, 2026
THE MOST REVEREND BISHOP PAUL LEE KYUNG-SANG RECEIVES EMBASSY OFFICIALS
Seoul, 04 August 2026 - Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez and Cultural Attaché Anthony Rafael Gil Z. Cornista were received in audience by the Most Reverend Bishop Paul Lee Kyung-sang, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Seoul and Executive Director of the Catholic Education Foundation at the Archdiocese in Myeongdong, Seoul.
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August 06, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY, TOGETHER WITH MWO-OWWA KOREA, WELCOMES 80 NEWLY ARRIVED FILIPINO EPS WORKERS
Incheon, 04 August 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul together with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in South Korea, warmly welcomed 80 newly arrived Filipino workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) upon their arrival in the Republic of Korea on 04 August 2026.
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August 06, 2026
KOREAN GOVERNMENT CONFERS AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE MEDALS TO FILIPINO VETERANS IN THE KOREAN WAR
Seoul, 27 July 2026 - On behalf of the Korean government, Minister Kwon Oh-eul conferred Ambassador for Peace Medals to Filipino veterans Rodrigo C. Erenio and Prudencio M. Manuel and to eleven other veterans who travelled from their home countries during the Welcome Reception and Thank you Banquet hosted on 27 July 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
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August 04, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL THROUGH MWO & OWWA FOSTERS STRONGER FILIPINO COMMUNITY THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Seoul, 26 July 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) South Korea, successfully conducted the “Empowering Filipino Migrant Workers in South Korea through Strategic Communication & Leadership” Seminar-Workshop on 26 July 2026 at the 2nd Floor, Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy in Seoul. The seminar-workshop was participated in by Filipino community leaders and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) based in the Republic of Korea (ROK).
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August 03, 2026
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE: PHILIPPINE EMBASSY-SEOUL, MWO, OWWA, AND TESDA EQUIP OFWs WITH 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS SKILLS
Seoul, 19 July 2026– As part of its continuing commitment to promote the economic empowerment and sustainable reintegration of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – South Korea, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), successfully conducted the third and final installment of its Skills Training Series with TESDA entitled "Small Business, Big Impact: 21st Century Entrepreneurial Skills for MSMEs" on 19 July 2026 at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy in Seoul.
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July 30, 2026
KOREA CONSUMER GLOBAL COUNCIL HONORS PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR WITH BEST AMBASSADOR AWARD
Seoul, 6 July 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul proudly celebrates H.E. Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez on receiving the Best Ambassador Award from the esteemed Korea Consumer Global Council. The award recognizes her exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing the Philippines–Republic of Korea strategic partnership across foreign policy, culture, trade, tourism and public diplomacy as well as promoting the welfare of overseas Filipinos in the Republic of Korea.
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July 29, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ADVANCES ESPORTS COOPERATION WITH T1
16 July 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Ambassador Bernadette Therese Fernandez, met with T1 Entertainment & Sports Chief Operating Officer Josh Ahn and Chief Financial Officer Shawn Kim to exchange views on the evolving esports landscape and explore opportunities for cooperation in the digital economy and creative industries.
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July 28, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR VISITS THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN BUSAN
Busan, 21 July 2026 - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez visited the Philippine Consulate General in Busan on 21 July 2026. She was warmly welcomed by Consul General Leah Victoria T. Carada, officers and personnel of Busan PCG upon her arrival. During the visit, Consul General Carada briefed Ambassador Fernandez on Busan PCG’s consular operations, assistance-to-nationals (ATN) services, and upcoming activities in Busan, in which the Consulate will take an essential role. Both officials also reaffirmed their joint commitment to deliver efficient public services and promote the welfare and interests of Filipinos in the ROK. Ambassador Fernandez also expressed appreciation to the Philippine Consulate General in Busan for the assistance during her official visit to Busan to attend the 8th ASEAN-ROK Working Committee Meeting on Cultural Heritage Cooperation.
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July 28, 2026
PHILIPPINES ATTENDS 8TH ASEAN-ROK WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING ON CULTURAL HERITAGE COOPERATION
Busan, 22 July 2026. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez called for more active engagement in next-generation cultural heritage partnerships through digital innovation and creative industries at the 8th ASEAN-ROK Working Committee Meeting on Cultural Heritage Cooperation held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Busan, ROK.
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July 27, 2026
THE 30th ASEAN - ROK DIALOGUE HELD IN SEOUL
Seoul, 27 July 2026 - As Manila wraps up a successful series of ASEAN meetings this July, we look back at the 30th ASEAN–Republic of Korea Dialogue held in Seoul on 7–8 July 2026, where Undersecretary for Policy and Philippine Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) Leader Leo M. Herrera-Lim led the Philippine delegation.
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July 27, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL, THROUGH MWO AND OWWA SOUTH KOREA, PARTNERS WITH TESDA TO EMPOWER OFWS THROUGH GENERATIVE AI TRAINING
Seoul, 12 July 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) South Korea, in cooperation with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), successfully conducted the Livelihood Skills Training Program on "Beyond Human: The Rise and Power of Generative AI" on 12 July 2026 at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy in Seoul. The training was participated in by more than fifty (50) overseas Filipinos and OFWs based in ROK.
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July 26, 2026
DILG SECRETARY REMULLA UNDERTAKES OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
SEOUL, 13–14 July 2026 — Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla Jr. undertook an Official Visit to the Republic of Korea to advance Philippines-ROK cooperation on local governance, public safety, disaster management, emergency response, and law enforcement.
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July 23, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL CONVENES POLICY ROUNDTABLE ON MARITIME COOPERATION AND REGIONAL STABILITY
8 July 2026, Seoul — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul convened a high-level policy roundtable with the Plaza Project on 8 July 2026 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award. The event featured Philippine Undersecretary for Policy Leo M. Herrera-Lim and members of the Plaza Project, a network of approximately 250 senior Korean policy advisers, former government officials, legal practitioners, industry experts, and opinion leaders across seven centers who continue to inform policy discussions within the Republic of Korea.
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July 23, 2026
PH EMBASSY DELIVERS LECTURE ON THE PHILIPPINES TO SECOND YEAR STUDENTS AT SANGGAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, YONGIN, GYEONGGI-DO
Yongin, 20 July 2026 - The Philippine Embassy, represented by Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Mr. Edwin Gil Mendoza delivered a lecture to second year students at Sanggal Middle School in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. The lecture was attended by approximately 100 middle school students, faculty members and representatives from the Yongin Office of Education, Yongin Youth Future Education and HelloWorldKorea.
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