March 07, 2018
ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching English Skills Enhancement and Training Seminar by the Philippine Embassy
With reference to the upcoming Teaching English Skills Enhancement and Training Seminar for Filipino teachers in South Korea which will be held on 17 and 18 March 2018 at the Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy, following are the names of the confirmed participants to the said seminar: 1. Mr. Ace Yumul 2. Ms. Alice Cho 3. Ms. Analyn Maranan 4. Ms. Annaliza Cayabyab 5. Ms. April Brogada 6. Ms. Audrey Oh 7. Ms. Beverly Somera 8. Ms. Cecilia Serillano 9. Mr. Christian Lahagit 10. Ms. Digna Manebog 11. Ms. Elenita Paug 12. Ms. Emelita Eugenio 13. Ms. Emilia Gentapa 14. Ms. Ernanie Araojo 15. Ms. Faith Vedeja 16. Ms. Fatima Gramaje 17. Ms. Genibie Taga-an Olsen 18. Ms. Gina Lee 19. Ms. Glory Jorgeo 20. Ms. Jacquilou Baek 21. Ms. Johanadove Lee 22. Ms. Jovelyn Libot 23. Ms. Jowee Anne Dator 24. Ms. Kaye Lee 25. Ms. Kenneth Sangalang 26. Ms. Minji Kim 27. Ms. Diane Lee 28. Ms. Mirae Lee 29. Ms. Lorna Gersale 30. Ms. Lucena Dela Pena 31. Ms. Marbella Chai 32. Ms. Maribel Simbulan 33. Ms. Mariel Yabut 34. Ms. Mary Grace Barro 35. Ms. Mary Lou Jeon 36. Ms. Mercy Graza 37. Ms. Mi Ryu 38. Ms. Nympha Bernales 39. Ms. Patricia Mamaclay 40. Ms. Roxan Lyn Santos 41. Ms. Su Yeon Shin 42. Ms. Susan Camilotes 43. Ms. Yea Eun Seo To the above participants, please be at the Embassy at 8:15 AM on 17 March 2018 for the registration. Formal program starts at 8:30 AM. For 18 March, the session starts at 9:00 AM. Please be at the Embassy by 8:30 AM for registration.Kindly bring your notebooks and pens. Reference materials will be provided by the instructors.A Certificate of Attendance, signed by the Ambassador and Dr. Ian Done Ramos, will be awarded to participants who will complete the training seminar. Thank you. -END-
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March 06, 2018
PUBLIC WARNED BY THE PHILIPPINE SENATE ON VIRTUAL CURRENCY SCAM PERPETRATED BY DIGITAL CURRENCY CO. LTD.
Further to previous advisory on cryptocurrency trading scams, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community in South Korea that the Senate of the Philippines has denied entering into a partnership with Digital Currency Co. (DCC) Ltd. for the release of the virtual currency called "Philippine Global Coin." Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, in his letter dated 23 January 2018 addressed to Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alan Peter S. Cayetano, has stated his denial following announcements, blog posts and news releases about the alleged partnership, where DCC was promoting the Philippine Global Coin as an initiative of the Philippine Government, enticing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as investors.
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March 05, 2018
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY TO CONDUCT CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION IN BUSAN
The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino public that it will conduct its second Consular Outreach for 2018 on 23-24 March 2018 (Friday and Saturday) at the Philippine Consulate General in Busan located at 1927 Jungangdae-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan (Subway: Line 1, Dusil Station, Exit 1).
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March 01, 2018
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SOUTH KOREA CONDUCTS FIRST CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION OF THE YEAR IN GWANGJU
GWANGJU, 23-24 February 2018 - The Philippine Embassy in South Korea conducted a two-day Consular Outreach Mission on 23-24 February 2018 at the Gwangju Apostolic Migrant Center in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province.
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February 24, 2018
HOLIDAY NOTICE
1 MARCH 2018 (THURSDAY), IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT DAY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 010-93652312
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February 21, 2018
APPLICATION FOR THE SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (SNU) PRESIDENT FELLOWSHIP 2018 FALL SEMESTER
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino public that the Seoul National University (SNU) is now accepting applications for scholarships under the SNU President Fellowship (SPF) Program for the 2018 Fall Semester.
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February 18, 2018
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING EPS WORKER RODEL A. MANALO
Filipino EPS worker Rodel Aguila Manalo, 34, of Padre Garcia, Batangas, went missing since 16 August 2016 when he left his residence in Anseong City, the day he was supposed to take his flight to Manila for a vacation. His friends and co-workers at Daewa Jongmil Company who went to his residence to bid him goodbye were surprised to learn of his sudden disappearance leaving all his personal belongings, such as, luggage, passport, alien registration card, and cellphone in his bedroom. They searched for him in the usual places he visits but was never found.
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February 13, 2018
NOTICE OF HEARING: OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING
The following individuals shown in the list presented here appeared at the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Philippines for the application of registration/ certification as overseas voters in South Korea for the period 01-31 January 2018.
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February 10, 2018
HOLIDAY NOTICE
PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2018 (THURSDAY) IN OBSERVANCE OF SEOLLAL.
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February 10, 2018
Teaching English Skills Enhancement and Training Seminar by the Philippine Embassy
With reference to the Teaching English Skills Enhancement and Training Seminar for Filipino teachers in South Korea which the Philippine Embassy in Seoul is organizing for our kababayans, the Embassy wishes to inform the public that said seminar will now be a two-day program to ensure that the participants will have a more extensive instruction.
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January 29, 2018
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY TO CONDUCT CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION IN GWANGJU CITY, JEOLLANAMDO
All Filipinos are informed that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea will conduct its first Consular Outreach Mission for 2018 on 23-24 February 2018 at the Archdiocese of Gwangju Apostolic Migrant Center located at 587-42, Gwangsan-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju City, Jeollanamdo, South Korea.
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January 28, 2018
HOLIDAY NOTICE
PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2018 (THURSDAY) IN OBSERVANCE OF SEOLLAL.
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January 24, 2018
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ONLINE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM
The Philippine Embassy is pleased to inform the Filipino Community in South Korea that effective Sunday, 28 January 2018, passport renewal appointment slots for Sundays have been increased to 100.
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January 23, 2018
TEACHING ENGLISH SKILLS ENHANCEMENT AND TRAINING SEMINAR BY THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that it will be conducting a Teaching English Skills Enhancement and Training Seminar for Filipino teachers in South Korea on 18 March 2018.
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January 22, 2018
NOMINATIONS TO THE 2018 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR FILIPINO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS OVERSEAS
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that nominations to the 2018 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas are now formally open to Filipino individuals and organizations. The Presidential Awards is a biennial search to honor and recognize overseas Filipinos and other individuals or organizations which contribute to Philippine development initiatives, or promote the interests of overseas Filipino communities. The awards are also given to overseas Filipinos who have exceptionally distinguished themselves in their work or profession, and have thereby brought pride to the Filipino nation. A distinct category in the awards is also reserved for foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional contribution to the Philippines and for advancing the cause of overseas Filipino communities. The Presidential Awards highlight the time-honored Filipino values of PAKIPAGKAPWA, PAGTUTULUNGAN and PAGKAKAISA. The four (4) award categories are: 1. Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino (LINKAPIL) Award ? for overseas Filipino associations or individuals with exceptional or significant contributions to Philippine reconstruction, progress and development 2. Kaanib ng Bayan Award ?for foreign individuals or organizations with exceptional or significant contributions to Philippine reconstruction, progress and development, and/or have significantly benefited a sector or community in the Philippines, or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities 3. Banaag Award ? for overseas Filipino individuals or organizations for their contributions in advancing the cause of and/or have significantly benefited overseas Filipino communities or sectors 4. Pamana ng Pilipino Award - for overseas Filipinos who have demonstrated the talent and industry of the Filipino and brought honor and recognition to the country through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or profession. Since its inception in 1991, the awards have already been bestowed upon 460 Filipino individuals and organization overseas from 51 countries and territories. For rules and requirements, downloadable nomination forms, guide to filling up the nomination and other information about the awards, you may visit www.presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph. All nominations are to be submitted to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul and should be addressed to Ambassador Raul S. Hernandez. Deadline for submission of nominations, including all documentary requirements, is on 15 May 2018. Thank you.
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