April 07, 2021
INVITATION FOR THE VIRTUAL FORUM ON LABOR MOBILITY AND THE GLOBAL COMPACT FOR SAFE, ORDERLY AND REGULAR MIGRATION
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to invite the Filipino community in South Korea to attend the online forum/webinar entitled "Labor Mobility and Human Rights: Examining Migrant Labor Governance in the Middle East in the Context of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration" on 20 April 2021, Tuesday, 5 pm Korea time.
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April 06, 2021
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR MAY 2021
05 MAY 2021 (WEDNESDAY) - Children's Day (South Korea)13 MAY 2021 (THURSDAY) - Eid al Fitr (Philippines)19 MAY 2021 (WEDNESDAY) - Buddha's Birthday(South Korea)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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April 05, 2021
KOREA IMMIGRATION POLICY ON PERIOD OF STAY
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul was requested by the Korea Immigration Service (KIS) - Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to share the following with the Filipino community in South Korea: starting 01 July 2021, the period of stay of foreigners will be granted only within the passport validity period.
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April 05, 2021
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul Commences Its Labor Education Series:
28 March 2021, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul through POLO-OWWA kick-started its Labor Education (LabEd) Series with the topic, Illegal Recruitment: Ikaw Ba ay Na-Scam? (Everything you need to know about illegal recruitment) via webinar on 28 March 2021. The LabEd web series or LabEd WebiSerye One aims to mitigate the risk of Filipinos being lured into employment fraud by educating our kababayans with the legal pathways to foreign employment.
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April 04, 2021
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR ONE-YEAR SUPPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MINERAL DRINKING WATER (18.9 LITER PER BOTTLE)
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea is inviting companies to submit quotations for its procurement of a one-year supply and delivery of Mineral Drinking Water (18.9 liter per bottle) to the Chancery and to the Official Residence of the Ambassador from 03 May 2021 to 02 May 2022, 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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March 28, 2021
ADVISORY ON DOLE-AKAP UNDER BAYANIHAN 2 FOR DISPLACED OFWs IN SOUTH KOREA DUE TO COVID-19
Pursuant to DOLE Memorandum No. AD-10-81, series of 2021, please be informed that the deadline for the submission of the DOLE-AKAP applications is on 30 March 2021 as authority to disburse funds for this purpose is only until 31 March 2021.
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March 22, 2021
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF VISA ISSUANCE
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that from 22 March 2021 until 21 April 2021, we are temporarily suspending the issuance of visas to foreign nationals except for the following:
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March 10, 2021
NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR CAPSTEC CO. LTD. TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES TO THE EMBASSY
10 March 2021Sir,Please be informed that per Notice of Award dated 03 March 2021, issued by the Head of Procuring Entity, your company, CAPSTEC CO., LTD., is hereby given this Notice to Proceed in connection with the provision of Security Services to the Embassy, for the period of 12 months, from 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, upon signing of the 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,CHRISTIAN L. DE JESUSCharge d'affaires, a.i.and Head of Procuring EntityConforme:For: CAPSTEC Co., Ltd._________________Please see link for the signed contract : https://seoulpe.dfa.gov.ph/images/2021/capstec/sgd_Contract_CAPSTEC.pdf
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March 10, 2021
NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR SY INTERIOR IN CONNECTION WITH THE TILE REPAIR OF THE FLOORING OF ROOM 102, CONSULAR AREA OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY
10 March 2021Sir,Please be informed that per Notice of Award dated 08 March 2021, issued by the Head of Procuring Entity, your company, S.Y. INTERIOR, is hereby given this Notice to Proceed in connection with the tile repair of the flooring at Room 102, Consular Area of the Philippine Embassy, upon signing of the 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,CHRISTIAN L. DE JESUSCharge d'Affaires, a.i.and Head of Procuring EntityConforme:For: S.Y. INTERIOR__________________Please see link for the signed contract: https://seoulpe.dfa.gov.ph/images/2021/sgd_contract_Tile_Repair_complete.pdf
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March 10, 2021
FREE COVID-19 TESTING FOR ALL FOREIGN RESIDENTS
The Philippine Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in Korea the attached Ministry of Justice announcement on Free COVID-19 Testing for all Foreign Residents, upon the request of Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL).
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March 09, 2021
PEAK Pinoy - Promoting Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness to Filipinos in Korea
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul cordially invites everyone to the forthcoming OFFICIAL LAUNCHING EVENT of the PEAK Pinoy - Promoting Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness to Filipinos in Korea, which will be held on 21 March 2021 at 3:00 pm (KST) via zoom
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March 09, 2021
FREE COVID-19 TESTING FOR ALL FOREIGN RESIDENTS
The Philippine Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in Korea the attached Ministry of Justice announcement on Free COVID-19 Testing for all Foreign Residents, upon the request of Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL).
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March 09, 2021
NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR HYUNDAI ELEVATOR FOR ONE (1) YEAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY, SEOUL HYUNDAI ELEVATOR
02 March 2021Sir,Please be informed that per Notice of Award dated 22 February 2021, issued by the Head of Procuring Entity, your company, HYUNDAI ELEVATOR, is hereby given this Notice to Proceed in connection with the maintenance service of the Hyundai elevator of the Philippine Embassy, Seoul, for the duration of one (1) year, upon signing of the 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,CHRISTIAN L. DE JESUSCharge d'Affaires, a.i.and Head of Procuring EntityConforme:For: HYUNDAI ELEVATOR_______________https://seoulpe.dfa.gov.ph/images/2021/Bidding_Contract_with_Hyundai_Elevator.pdf
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March 08, 2021
NOTICE OF AWARD TO S.Y. INTERIOR FOR THE TILE REPAIR OF THE FLOORING AT ROOM 102, CONSULAR AREA OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY
08 March 2021Sir,Please be informed that upon recommendation of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Philippine Embassy, Seoul, as contained in its Resolution No. 03-2021 dated 03 March 2021, the Embassy is awarding to S.Y. INTERIOR the contract for the tile repair of the flooring at Room 102, Consular Area of the Philippine Embassy.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,CHRISTIAN L. DE JESUSCharge d'Affaires, a.i.and Head of Procuring EntityS.Y. INTERIORAttention : Mr. Lee Sang Yeol390-2 Bogwang-dong, Yongsan-guSeoul
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March 08, 2021
NOTICE OF AWARD TO CAPSTEC CO. LTD. TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES TO THE EMBASSY
03 March 2021Sir,Please be informed that upon recommendation of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Philippine Embassy, Seoul, as contained in its Resolution No. 02-2021 dated 02 March 2021, the Embassy is awarding the contract to CAPSTEC Co., Ltd. to provide Security Services to the Embassy, for the period of 12 months, from 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.You may contact Ms. Anna Gabriella E. Guinto, BAC Secretariat at (02) 796-7387 loc. 312 or email at seoulpe@philembassy-seoul.com.Very truly yours,CHRISTIAN L. DE JESUSCharge d'Affaires, a.i.and Head of Procuring EntityCAPSTEC Co., Ltd.Attention: Mr. Se Young Park, Representative DirectorCc: Ms. Jisun LeeDirector, Seoul BranchCAPSTEC
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