May 27, 2020
May 23, 2020
ROK GOVERNMENT'S TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF WAIVER OF RE-ENTRY PERMITS FOR LONG-TERM VISA HOLDERS
The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Seoul wishes to inform the public that as part of its efforts to avert the inflow of COVID-19, the ROK Government will temporarily suspend the Waiver of Re-Entry Permits for long-term visa holders.
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May 13, 2020
RESUMPTION OF CONSULAR SERVICES
The Philippine Embassy is pleased to inform the public that it will resume its operations including consular services on Sunday, 17 May 2020.
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May 12, 2020
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES
The Philippine Embassy informs the public that in view of the prevailing situation in Seoul and the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases linked to the cluster infection in the Itaewon area, the Embassy will be closed and consular services will be temporarily suspended on Thursday, 14 May 2020.
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May 12, 2020
NOTICE FOR ITAEWON AREA NIGHTCLUB VISITORS
Do reach your nearest public healthcare center (Bogeon-so) or call 1339 to get tested regardless of symptoms. Testing is available to all foreign residents and undocumented immigrants at no cost.
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May 11, 2020
ADVISORY ON DOLE AKAP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Further to previous announcements on the DOLE AKAP, the Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino Community in South Korea the latest POLO Advisory on the temporary suspension of acceptance of applications for DOLE AKAP effective 5:00pm of 11 May 2020.
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May 11, 2020
ADVISORY FROM THE KCDC RE: COVID-19 INFECTION CLUSTER IN CLUBS IN ITAEWON
The Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 infection, requests those who visited any of the following establishments in ITAEWON: KING CLUB; TRUNK; QUEEN; SOHO; HIM and other similar entertainment establishments (pubs, bars, etc.) from 24 April to 06 May 2020 to refrain from going out and having close contacts with other people for 14 days and visit their local health center to be tested for COVID-19.
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May 07, 2020
REPORTING CHANGES IN ALIEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO KOREA IMMIGRATION SERVICE (KIS)
The Philippine Embassy wishes to share with the public a reminder from the Korea Immigration Service - Ministry of Justice (KIS-MOJ) that changes in alien registration matters must be reported within 14 days from the date of change to the Chief of the Immigration Office with jurisdiction over the place of sojourn, as stipulated under Article 35 of the Immigration Act.
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May 06, 2020
Request for Quotation for the Procurement of Office Supplies and Materials for the Philippine Embassy
Approved Budget for the Project : Php1,800,000.00 (approximately US$35,412.00 or KRW43,600,000.00)Project Location : Embassy of the Philippines80 Hoemamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04346Date : 6 May 2020The Embassy of the Philippines-Seoul, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), intends to procure Office Supplies and Materials for the Official Use of the Embassy in accordance with GPPB Resolution No. 28-17 dated 31 July 2017 and the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic No. 9184.Interested Companies/Suppliers are requested to submit their price quotations/best offer for the project, subject to the attached Technical Specifications. Price Quotations/Proposals must be submitted not later than Monday, 25 May 2020.Quotations and inquiries about the project may be sent to m.jesalva@philembassy-seoul.com.https://seoulpe.dfa.gov.ph/images/BAC/2020/RFQ2020/Technical_Specifications_of_Office_Supplies_2020.pdf
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May 05, 2020
EMBASSY'S ASSISTANCE TO OVERSEAS FILIPINOS AFFECTED BY THE TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS AT THE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Seoul wishes to inform the public that the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 has made the decision to temporarily restrict flight operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila and all other international airports in the country.
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May 03, 2020
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR THE THE PROCUREMENT OF A ONE-YEAR LEASE ON TWENTY-ONE (21) DESKTOP COMPUTERS FOR THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, is inviting suppliers/companies to submit quotations for its procurement of a One-Year Lease of Twenty One(21) Desktop Computers for the official use of the Embassy, in accordance with Section 53.9 of the Implementing Rules and Guidelines of Republic Act 9184. The details of the project are as follows:<
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May 02, 2020
GLOBAL CONTENT CONTEST FOR OVERCOMING COVID-19
The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino Community of the Global Content Contest for Overcoming COVID-19 organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The theme covers stories of overcoming COVID-19 together with the nameless citizen heroes and heroines, excellent examples from the public of overcoming COVID-19, and warm support and encouragement during the days of social distancing - "Physically far apart but close at heart".
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April 30, 2020
MANDATORY QUARANTINE AND COVID-19 TESTING FOR ALL ARRIVING FILIPINOS TO THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that pursuant to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution No. 30, Series of 2020, all arriving Filipinos shall be managed in accordance with the updated algorithm for the triage and management of repatriated OFWs from high risk or other jurisdictions issued by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ). Therefore, all Filipinos arriving from overseas who are not OFWs (i.e. returning tourists, returning emigrants, students, J-1 visa holders, etc.) and foreign nationals who are exempted from the inbound travel ban, are to be subjected to same mandatory quarantine (not exceeding 14 days) and/or COVID-19 testing upon arrival in the Philippines that are required for returning OFWs.
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April 28, 2020
UPDATE ON DOLE-AKAP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DISPLACED OFWS DUE TO COVID-19
Further to the Embassy Advisory on the Guideline and Supplemental Information on the DOLE-AKAP for OFWs who are displaced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in South Korea the following POLO update on the program as of 27 April 2020, for information:
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April 27, 2020
ADVISORY ON PROCEDURES FOR ARRIVING OFWS IN THE PHILIPPINES DURING THE ECQ PERIOD
Further to the Embassy Advisory on the Mandatory 14-day Facility Quarantine for all OFWs upon arrival in the Philippines, the Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in South Korea the following information for arriving OFWs during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period:
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