EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

ADVISORY ON THE USE OF CONTINGENCY VOTE COUNTING MACHINE AT THE CLOSE OF VOTING ON 9 MAY 2022


The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that it has been authorized by the COMELEC-Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) to use the contingency Vote Counting Machine (VCM) with Machine ID No. HPM180PA01036188 simultaneously with its main VCM with Machine ID No. HPM180PA01015758, after the close of Overseas Voting for the 2022 Philippine National Elections on Monday, 9 May 2022, to facilitate the transmission and printing of Election Returns and other counting-related procedures.

Accredited poll watchers, observers and other election stakeholders are hereby notified accordingly.



Thank you.


08 May 2022

Other Announcements And Advisories


October 14, 2026
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR NOVEMBER 2026

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 01 November 2026 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day (PHL)02 November 2026 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day (PHL)30 November 2026 (Monday) – Bonifacio Day (PHL) 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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October 06, 2026
ADVISORY: FRAUDULENT TELEGRAM ACCOUNT IMPERSONATING THE AMBASSADOR

05 October 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea alerts the public to a fraudulent Telegram account using the username @bernatheresef07, which falsely uses the name, photograph, and identity of Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez.

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October 06, 2026
ADVISORY: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SSS SEOUL, 06-08 OCTOBER AND 13-15 OCTOBER 2026

Please be advised that the SSS Seoul office will be temporarily closed on the following dates:  06-08 October 2026 13-15 October 2026  During these periods, all over-the-counter services and in-person transactions will be unavailable.  For inquiries you may send an email to korea@sss.gov.ph  Thank you.

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