EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

EMBASSY TO CLOSE ON MARCH 1, INDEPENDENCE DAY MOVEMENT


SEOUL, 29 February 2016 – The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines will be closed to the public on Tuesday, 1 March 2016 in observance of Sam-il Movement (March 1st Movement) in the Republic of Korea. For emergencies, please contact 010-9365-2312. The Embassy will resume its regular operations on Wednesday, 2 March 2016.

The Movement which happened on 1 March 1919 was one of the earliest public displays of Korean resistance during the ruling of Korea by Japan. It is sometimes referred to as the Man-se Demonstrations.

Approximately 2,000,000 Koreans had participated in the more than 1,500 demonstrations, many of whom were massacred by the Japanese police force and army.

The March 1st Movement provided a catalytic momentum for the Korean Independence Movement. The ensuing suppression and hunting down of activists by the Japanese resulted in the expatriation of Korean leaders into Manchuria, Shanghai and other parts of China where they continued their activities.

The Movement was a catalyst for the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai in April 1919 and also influenced nonviolent resistance in India and many other countries. The Korean Liberation Army was also subsequently formed and allowed to operate in China by the Nationalist Government of China.

The movement also saw a rise in mobilization of Catholic and Protestant activists as well as activism mobilized in the U.S., China and Russia.

Other Announcements And Advisories


June 15, 2025
Special Vocal Workshop with the Nightingales, 22 June 2025 at the 2F Sentro Rizal, Philippine Embassy in Seoul

As part of the activities for Philippine Independence Month, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul in cooperation with the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) invites interested individuals to a Special Vocal Workshop to be conducted by the renowned performing duo “The Nightingales” from the Philippines. The Nightingales are composed of Ms. Bernadette Mamauag and Ms. Katrina Marie Saga, who are members of the Philippine Madrigal Singers Company of Artists. The Nightingales have performed extensively in the Philippines and many other parts of the world with a varied repertoire ranging from classical, sacred, Filipino, contemporary and pop, and world music. The duo will be sharing vocal and performance techniques at this activity, further expanding the mission of the Philippine Madrigal Singers of a "Singing Philippines". See you there! 

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June 08, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE NEW PHILIPPINE VISA POLICY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the public on the implementation of the following visa policies applicable to Indian nationals starting 08 June 2025:

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June 03, 2025
Livelihood Skills Trainings at Health & Wellness Programs, July-December 2025

Muling inaanyayahan ng Embahada, MWO, at OWWA, ang mga Filipino na nagtatrabaho at naninirahan sa South Korea na makilahok sa pagpapatuloy ng Livelihood Skills Trainings at Health & Wellness Programs simula buwan ng Hulyo taong 2025!

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