Announcements | Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Seoul Republic of Korea

EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES

SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

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.

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:<

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".

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.

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:

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:

April 19, 2020

HOLIDAY NOTICE

BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY (Republic of Korea)5 MAY 2020, TUESDAYCHILDREN'S DAY (Republic of Korea)24 MAY 2020, SUNDAYEID AL FITR (Republic of the Philippines)IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,PLEASE CALL:010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)010-9263-8119 (ATN Hotline)010-6591-6290 (Labor Office)010-7358-5841 (Welfare Office)

April 18, 2020

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE-YEAR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MINERAL DRINKING WATER FOR THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea is inviting companies to submit quotations for its procurement of a one-year supply and delivery of 18.9 liter of Mineral Drinking Water to the Chancery and to the Official Residence of the Ambassador from 03 May 2020 to 02 May 2021, 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.

April 16, 2020

MANDATORY 14-DAY FACILITY QUARANTINE FOR ALL OFWS UPON ARRIVAL IN THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino Community in South Korea that pursuant to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution No. 23 dated 13 April 2020, all OFWs returning to the Philippines, whether sea-based or land-based, are required to undergo a 14-day facility quarantine upon arrival in the PHILIPPINES.

April 15, 2020

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISPLACED OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS DUE TO COVID-19

The Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in South Korea the supplemental information on the Financial Assistance for Displaced Landbased and Seabased Filipino Workers due to the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, or DOLE-AKAP for OFWs.

April 10, 2020

ADVISORY ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISPLACED OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS DUE TO COVID-19

The Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in South Korea the Guideline on the Financial Assistance for Displaced Landbased and Seabased Filipino Workers due to the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, or DOLE-AKAP for OFWs issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) (https://www.dole.gov.ph/news/department-order-no-212-series-of-2020-prescribing-guidelines-on-the-provision-of-financial-assistance-for-displaced-landbased-and-seabased-filipino-workers-due-to-the-corona-virus-covid-2019-d/)

April 06, 2020

EMBASSY CONTACT NUMBERS DURING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES

The Emergency Hotline Number: 010-9365-2312 has been repurposed to serve as the Embassy's hotline number for consular concerns until the Embassy resumes normal operations on 19 April 2020 (Sunday). This hotline number is operational during regular working hours (09:00AM to 05:00 PM) to assist clients with urgent queries or concerns on consular matters. After 5:00PM, the hotline number should only be contacted in cases of emergencies. The Embassy may be contacted through the following:

April 02, 2020

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES EXTENDED TO 16 APRIL 2020

The Philippine Embassy informs the public that in view of the increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul and in surrounding areas (Gyeonggi Province and Incheon), the temporary suspension of consular services will be extended up to 16 April 2020 (Thursday). This is a continuation of the intensive social distancing campaign.