September 05, 2021
HOLIDAY NOTICE: 20,21,22 SEPTEMBER 2021
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THE EMBASSY'S OFFICE HOURS (FROM SUNDAYS TO THURSDAYS) ARE:10:00 AM TO 3:00 PMTo book an appointment, please go to:http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/guidelines.aspx (passports)https://philippineembassyinseoul.setmore.com/bookappointment (other services)IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (outside office hours and during holidays, Fridays and Saturdays)PLEASE CALL:010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)010-9263-8119 (Assistance -to-Nationals -ATN hotline)010-6591-6290 (Labor Office)010-7358-5841 (Welfare Office)
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August 29, 2021
ADVISORY: DEADLINES FOR OVERSEAS VOTING REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL ELECTIONS
31 August 2021 (Tuesday)ACTIVITY: For the transfer of voting registration records from South Korea to the PhilippinesDATE:30 September 2021 (Thursday)ACTIVITY:Overseas voting registrationThose who wish to register or transfer their voting registration records to the Philippines may visit the Embassy during our business hours, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday (except holidays).Please bring your valid Philippine passport.For your guidance.Thank you.END.
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August 22, 2021
DFA-OVS Reminds Overseas Filipinos of Voter Registration Deadline
20 August 2021 - The Department of Foreign Affairs - Overseas Voting Secretariat (DFAOVS) reminds all overseas Filipinos that the deadline for transferring overseas voter records back to the Philippines is on 31 August 2021.
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August 21, 2021
EXTENSION OF THE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO PREVENT ENTRY TO THE PHILIPPINES OF THE DELTA VARIANT
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public of the IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease) Resolution No. 133 dated 12 August 2021, travel restrictions currently imposed on the following countries shall be extended until 31 August 2021 to prevent the entry to the Philippines of SARS-COV-2 B.1.617, also known as the Delta variant of COVID-19:
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August 08, 2021
Notice To Proceed to FOREST SOLUTION for the lease to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul of one (1) Multifunctional Fax Machine
04 August 2021Dear Ms. Ha,Please be informed that per Notice of Award dated 02 August 2021, issued by the Head of Procuring Entity, your company, FOREST SOLUTION, is hereby given this Notice to Proceed for the lease to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul of one (1) Multifunctional Fax Machine (Model MC561 copy, print, scan and fax machine) for the duration of 12 months, starting on 01 September 2021 until 31 August 2022, upon the signing of Contract.This Notice is issued in accordance with the requirements of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Act of 2003.Very truly yours,MARIA THERESA B. DIZON-DE VEGAAmbassadorand Head of Procuring EntityConforme:For : FOREST SOLUTION_______________________MS. HA KYUNG-AEPlease see link for the signed contact: https://seoulpe.dfa.gov.ph/images/2021/Procurement/2021-2022_Fax_Contract.pdf
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August 08, 2021
Notice To Proceed to FOREST SOLUTION for the lease to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul of four (4) Multifunctional Photocopying Machines
04 August 2021Dear Ms. Ha,Please be informed that per Notice of Award dated 02 August 2021, issued by the Head of Procuring Entity, your company, FOREST SOLUTION, is hereby given this Notice to Proceed for the lease to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul of four (4) Multifunctional Photocopying Machines (two units of Canon digital color/mono multifunctional copier Model IR ADV C5535 and two units of Canon Mono black and white multifunctional copier Model IR2630) for the duration of 12 months, starting on 01 October 2021 until 30 September 2022, upon the signing of Contract.This Notice is issued in accordance with the requirements of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Act of 2003.Very truly yours,MARIA THERESA B. DIZON-DE VEGAAmbassadorand Head of Procuring EntityConforme:For : FOREST SOLUTION_______________________MS. HA KYUNG-AEPlease see link for the signed contract: https://seoulpe.dfa.gov.ph/images/2021/Procurement/2021-2022_Photocopy_Contract.pdf
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August 06, 2021
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF POLO FRONTLINE OPERATIONSTEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF POLO FRONTLINE OPERATIONS
7August 2021, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the public that the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) - OWWA will temporarily suspend its frontline operations from 08 to 12 August 2021 in accordance with existing public health and safety protocols, and to allow for disinfection of office premises and other procedures that may be required by health authorities, following report by a client who visited the office on 1 August 2021 that he later on tested COVID19 positive.
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August 04, 2021
EXTENSION OF THE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO PREVENT ENTRY TO THE PHILIPPINES OF THE DELTA VARIANT
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that upon the recommendation of the Sub-Technical Working Group on Data Analytics of the IATF, travel restrictions currently imposed on the following countries shall be extended until 15 August 2021 to prevent the entry to the Philippines of SARS-COV-2 B.1.617, also known as the Delta variant of COVID-19:
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August 01, 2021
Updated Advisory on Validation of Vaccination Documents of Returning OFWs in South Korea
01 August 2021- Further to the previous Advisories on the subject, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that POLO will no longer validate the Vaccination Certificate of OFWs who are travelling to the Philippines as South Korea is no longer listed as a "Green" country. This is pursuant to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IAFT) Resolution No. 130-B, s. 2021 and OWWA Advisory No. 01, series of 2021.
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August 01, 2021
Notice of Award to FOREST SOLUTION for the lease of one (1) Multi-functional Fax Machine
Dear Ms. Ha,Please be informed that upon recommendation of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, as contained in Resolution No. 09-2021 dated 25 July 2020, the Embassy is awarding the contract to FOREST SOLUTION for the lease of one (1) Multi-functional Fax Machine (Model MC561 copy, print, scan and fax machine) for the period of 12 months, starting on 01 September 2021 until 31 August 2022.You may contact Ms. Anna Gabriella E. Guinto, BAC Secretariat at (02) 796-7387 loc. 312 or email at anna.estimada@dfa.gov.ph.Very truly yours,MARIA THERESA B. DIZON-DE VEGAAmbassadorand Head of Procuring EntityMS. HA KYUNG-AEFOREST SOLUTION315, Achasan-roGwangjin-gu, Seoul
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August 01, 2021
Notice of Award to FOREST SOLUTION for the lease of four (4) Multi-functional Photocopying Machines
02 August 2021Dear Ms. Ha,Please be informed that upon recommendation of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, as contained in Resolution No. 10-2021 dated 25 July 2021, the Embassy is awarding the contract to FOREST SOLUTION for the lease of four (4) Multi-functional Photocopying Machines (two units of Canon digital color/mono multifunctional copier Model IRC-C5535 and two units of Canon Mono black and white multifunctional copier Model IR-2630) for the period of 12 months, starting on 01 October 2021 until 30 September 2022.You may contact Ms. Anna Gabriella E. Guinto, BAC Secretariat at (02) 796-7387 loc. 311 or email at anna.estimada@dfa.gov.ph.Very truly yours,MARIA THERESA B. DIZON-DE VEGAAmbassadorand Head of Procuring EntityMS. HA KYUNG-AEFOREST SOLUTION315, Achasan-roGwangjin-gu, Seoul
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July 27, 2021
HOLIDAY NOTICE: 15 and 30 AUGUST 2021
30 August 2021 (MONDAY) - National Heroes' Day (Philippines)PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THE EMBASSY'S OFFICE HOURS (FROM SUNDAYS TO THURSDAYS) ARE:10:00 AM TO 3:00 PMTo book an appointment, please go to:http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/guidelines.aspx (passports)https://philippineembassyinseoul.setmore.com/bookappointment (other services)IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (outside office hours and during holidays, Fridays and Saturdays)PLEASE CALL:010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)010-9263-8119 (Assistance -to-Nationals -ATN hotline)010-6591-6290 (Labor Office)010-7358-5841 (Welfare Office)
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July 20, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Hinggil sa Pagpabakuna sa COVID-19 sa Korea
21 July 2021- Nais iparating ng Pasuguan ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Seoul sa Filipino community ang mga impormasyon hinggil sa madalas na katanungan tungkol sa pagbabakuna sa COVID-19 ng Republika ng Korea:
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July 20, 2021
Financial Literacy Webinar: "Pag-IBIG na, Savings Pa!"
20 July 2021 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul through POLO-OWWA, and in cooperation with the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) and JB Bank, invites the Filipino community to the Financial Literacy Webinar, "Pag-IBIG na, Savings pa!", on 25 July 2021 at 3:00 PM.
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July 19, 2021
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (VALIDATION NG VACCINATION DOCUMENTS NG OFWs)
1.Sino ang maaaring magpa-validate ng vaccination documents sa POLO? Tanging ang fully vaccinated OFWs (documented o undocumented), at ang kasama nilang immediate family members (asawa, anak at/o magulang) lamang, na uuwi ng Pilipinas mula abroad ang maaaring magpa validate ng vaccination documents sa POLO.
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