EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Advisory on "Pasabuy" or "Pabili" Scams


In view of reports and complaints received by the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, the public is respectfully advised to observe all caution when engaging in "Pasabuy" or "Pabili" arrangements with individuals who purport to purchase groceries and other items from the Philippines on your behalf but may be using your funds for other unauthorized purposes. If you happen to experience a transaction such as this, please report it immediately to your local police and contact the Philippine Embassy at seoulpe.atn@dfa.gov.ph. Thank you.

Paalala sa "Pasabuy" o "Pabili" Scams


Dahil sa mga natanggap nitong mga ulat at reklamo ukol sa mga "Pasabuy" o "Pabili" scams, pinapaalalahanan ng ating Embahada sa Seoul ang publiko na mag-ingat sa pakikipag-transaksyon sa mga hindi kilalang indibidwal na nagpapanggap na bibili ng mga groceries at iba pang mga bagay mula sa Pilipinas para sa inyo, ngunit ay ginagamit ang inyong pera sa mga hindi awtorisadong o illegal na bagay.

Kung kayo ay nagkaroon ng ganitong klaseng transaksyon, mangyari po lamang makipag-ugnayan sa pinakamalapit na istayon ng pulis at i-report ang nasabing indibidwal. Maaari rin po kayong makipag-ugnayan sa ating Embahada sa seoulpe.atn@dfa.gov.ph.

Salamat po.

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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