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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July 18, 2021
APPLICATION FOR WOOJUNG EDUCATION AND CULTURE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SECOND SEMESTER, AY2021
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino Community that the Woojung Education and Culture Foundation is offering financial assistance to Filipino students currently studying in South Korea for the Second Semester of the 2021 Academic Year.
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July 15, 2021
Request for Quotation for One-Year Lease Contract for Four (4) Multi-Functional Photocopying Machines
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, is inviting suppliers/companies to submit quotations/proposals for its procurement of a "One-Year Lease Contract for Four (4) Multi-Functional Photocopying Machines" for the official use of the Embassy, in accordance with the "Guidelines for the Procurement of Goods and Services, Infrastructure Projects and Consulting Services to be Procured and Performed Overseas" as approved by the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) in its Resolution no. 28-2017 dated 31 July 2017.
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July 15, 2021
Request for Quotation for One Year Lease Contract for One (1) Multi-Functional Fax Machine
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea is inviting companies to submit quotations for its procurement for the "One Year Lease Contract for One (1) Multi-Functional Fax Machine", in accordance with the "Guidelines for the Procurement of Goods and Services, Infrastructure Projects and Consulting Services to be Procured and Performed Overseas" as approved by the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) in its Resolution No. 28-2017 dated 31 July 2017.
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July 10, 2021
GUIDELINES ON EMBASSY APPOINTMENTS AND SERVICES DURING LEVEL 4 SOCIAL DISTANCING IN SEOUL
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul (including POLO-OWWA) wishes to inform the public that starting Monday, 12 July 2021 and until further notice, the following additional safety measures will be implemented in observance of the Level 4 Social Distancing Protocols implemented by the Korean authorities:
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July 05, 2021
Advisory on the Validation of Vaccination Documents of Returning OFWs
6July 2021- The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that pursuant to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IAFT-EID) Resolution Nos. 123-C and 124-A, s. 2021, inbound fully vaccinated Filipinos, including Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who stayed exclusively in Green Countries/ jurisdiction for fourteen (14) days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines shall have shortened period of facility-based quarantine.
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July 05, 2021
2021 NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE MONTH
"Tamang Pamamahala't Kahandaan, Kaalaman at Pagtutulungan sa Sakuna at Pandemya'y Kalasag ng Bayan"
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