EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

15TH SEARCH FOR THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN THE NATION'S SERVICE (TOWNS)


The 15th Search for The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS) is now open to nominations for outstanding Filipino women, between 21 and 45 years old (born not earlier than 31 October 1970), who have exceptional accomplishments and/or positive contribution to strengthening national capability and shaping the nation뭩 future by serving as catalysts for economic, social and cultural development, national security and national unity.

The rules and regulations, nomination form and other information are attached. The deadline for the submission of nomination is on 30 JULY 2016.

Awardees will automatically become members of TOWNS Foundation, Inc. and are expected to continue their exemplary work in their respective fields.

TOWNS Foundation, incorporated in 1995, is a national organization of dynamic and effective women who by their common shared activities help transform the lives of Filipinos. TOWNS award, beginning 1974, is a triennial activity held during the last week of October. The search for these women is held nationwide for a period of one year.

Nominations and further inquiries may be directly addressed to:

MS. CRISTINA DE LA PAZ
TOWNS Secretariat
Unit 9A MDI Corporate Center,
39th St. cor. 10th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
0917 8124836

Other Announcements And Advisories


September 03, 2026
REMINDERS FOR FILIPINOS TRAVELING TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

3 September 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul strongly reminds all Filipino nationals traveling to the Republic of Korea for tourism purposes to purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance provides essential protection against medical emergencies, unexpected costs, and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during travel.

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September 03, 2026
ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND KOREA OFFICE FOR 6 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that the Pag-IBIG Fund Korea office will be closed on Sunday, 06 September 2026, as the office will conduct onsite service in Gumi City.

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September 02, 2026
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 24 September 2026 (Thursday) – Chuseok (ROK)27 September 2026 (Sunday) – Chuseok (ROK) For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s mobile hotline numbers at:010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)010-9263-8119 (Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline)010-6591-6290 (Migrant Workers Office)010-6598-9338 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)

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