EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

USE OF THE ISO INITIALS PH AND PHL


WHEREAS, the International organization for Standardization (ISO) developed the ISO 3166-1 codes and assigned two-letter (alpha-2) and three-letter (alpha-3) codes for member countries;

WHEREAS, the codes assigned to the Philippines are PH and PHL;



WHEREAS, the Philippines, is a member of the International Organization for Standardization, with the Bureau of product Standards representing the country;

WHEREAS, the use of the initials RP in referring to the Philippines is not in accordance with the ISO 3166-1, leading to ambiguity and confusion.

NOW, THEREFORE, in view of the foregoing premises, all Offices in the Department and all Foreign Service Posts shall use the initials PH or PHL, when referring to the Philippines.

This Department Order shall take effect immediately.


ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
(Signed)

Other Announcements And Advisories


September 03, 2025
NOTICE OF RESUMPTION OF OVERSEAS VOTER REGISTRATION

Ikinalulugod ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Korea na ipahayag ang pagpapatuloy ng Overseas Voters Registration para sa 2028 Philippine Elections Overseas. Ang pagpaparehistro ng pagboto ay mula Disyembre 1, 2025 hanggang Setyembre 30, 2027.

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August 14, 2025
PAALALA UKOL SA LAGAY NG PANAHON, 14 AGOSTO 2025

In view of the heavy precipitation affecting many parts of Korea, Filipinos in Korea are advised to exercise caution, monitor weather updates issued by the Korean government, and avoid high-risk areas, especially those prone to flooding or landslides during this period of heavy rain.

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August 07, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: CONSULAR OUTREACH IN JEJU, 30-31 AUGUST 2025

The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino community that it will conduct a Consular Outreach in Jeju on 30 August 2025 (9:00 AM-6:00 PM) Jeju Counseling Center for Women Migrants, 5, Donam-ro 15-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do and 31 August 2025 (8:00 am-12 nn) Citizens’ Welfare Town Plaza, 286, Yeonsam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea.

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