April 17, 2019
IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR FILIPINO OVERSEAS VOTERS IN KOREA
• The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the members of the Filipino community in South Korea that, due to public demand and the large volume of mailing packets (containing the blank ballot from COMELEC, security seal and voting instructions) returned by the post office to the Philippine Embassy because of incomplete/incorrect/not updated addresses provided by the registered voters to the COMELEC, registered overseas voters are now requested to visit the Philippine Embassy in Seoul as soon as possible on or before 13 May 2019 (cut-off time is 5pm) to pick-up their respective mailing packets. To claim their respective mailing packets personally at the Philippine Embassy, registered overseas voters are requested to bring proof of identification to the Philippine Embassy (e.g. Passport, Alien Registration Card or Voter�?s I.D. issued by the COMELEC).
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April 11, 2019
OVERSEAS VOTING ADVISORY
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul announces that the following registered overseas voters who have notified the Philippine Embassy at email address ovforpickup@philembassy-seoul.com, of their intent to claim/ pick up their Official Ballots for the 2019 National Elections, are hereby advised that the Voter's Mailing Packets can be claimed at the Philippine Embassy from 13 April 2019 to 13 May 2019, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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April 06, 2019
EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE TO NOTIFY THE EMBASSY ON THE CLAIMING OF VOTER'S MAILING PACKET AND UPDATING OF ADDRESS FOR THE 2019 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ELECTIONS
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the Filipino public that the deadline to inform the Embassy of your preference to personally claim/ pick-up your ballot at the Embassy and the updating of addresses for those who prefer their ballots to be sent by mail has been extended to 11 April 2019. The public is informed of the following:
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March 27, 2019
FAQs ON OVERSEAS VOTING FOR THE 2019 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ELECTIONS
Q:Maari ba akong bumoto sa 2019 Elections? A: Opo, kung kayo ay rehistradong botante (registered Filipino Overseas Voter) sa South Korea.
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March 27, 2019
FINAL TESTING AND SEALING OF VOTE COUNTING MACHINES (VCMs) IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONDUCT OF THE 2019 NATIONAL ELECTIONS
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the Filipino public that the Final Testing and Sealing (FTS) of the Vote Counting Machine/s (VCMs) in connection with the conduct of the overseas voting for purposes of the 2019 National and Local Elections will be held on Sunday, 07 April 2019, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy.
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March 25, 2019
CLAIMING OF VOTER'S MAILING PACKET AND UPDATING OF ADDRESS FOR THE 2019 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ELECTIONS
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the Filipino public that the 2019 Philippine National Election Overseas Voting Period will be from 13 April to 13 May 2019. The public is informed of the following:
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March 20, 2019
PHILIPPINE FOOD PROMOTION AT
Seoul, 19 March 2019 ? The Embassy wishes to inform the public that Hotel Ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong is holding a Philippine Food Promotion event honoring the 70th anniversary of Philippines-Korea bilateral relations. The event is being held at the La Table Restaurant at the hotel�셲 19th floor and runs from 12 to 23 March 2019.
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March 19, 2019
HOLIDAY NOTICE
DAY OF VALOR (PHILIPPINES)21 APRIL 2019 (SUNDAY), EASTER SUNDAYIN CASE OF EMERGENCY,PLEASE CALL:010-936-52312 (Emergency Hotline)010-926-38119 (ATN Hotline)010-457-36290 (Labor Office)010-735-85841 (Welfare Office)
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March 19, 2019
March 11, 2019
WOMEN'S MONTH EVENT
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the members of the Filipino community in South Korea that it is organizing a painting exhibition on 31 March 2019 at the Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy. This National Women's Month event aims to showcase and celebrate the artistic talent of Filipinos in South Korea.
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March 09, 2019
GUIDELINES FOR ACCREDITATION OF FILIPINO COMMUNITY (FILCOM), NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO), OR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION (CSO) IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONDUCT OF THE 2019 OVERSEAS VOTING
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) issued Resolution No. 10499 dated 19 February 2019 entitled Guidelines for Accreditation of Filipino Community, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), or Civil Society Organization as Partners of the Commission on Elections in Connection with the Conduct of Overseas Voting Under Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as The Overseas Voting Act of 2003 as Amended by Republict Act No. 10590 for purposes of the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections.
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February 23, 2019
GUIDELINES FOR MASS MEDIA ACCREDITATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONDUCT OF THE 2019 OVERSEAS VOTING
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) issued Resolution No. 10498 dated 13 February 2019 entitled Guidelines for Mass Media Accreditation in connection with the Conduct of Overseas Voting Under Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as The Overseas Voting Act of 2003 as Amended by Republict Act No. 10590 for purposes of the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections.
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February 20, 2019
POEA ADVISORY ON ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT BY LANGUAGE TRAINING CENTERS
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to share with the Filipino Community in South Korea an advisory issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), warning the public about a scheme being perpetrated by some language training centers enticing job seekers to enroll with them by promising that they will pass the Test of Proficiency in Korean language (TOPIK) and the skills test, thus securing an employment contract through the Employment Permit System (EPS) program.
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February 09, 2019
OVERSEAS VOTING 13 APRIL - 13 MAY 2019
Let's Strengthen Our Democracy. It's Our Right and Duty.
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February 07, 2019
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY TO CONDUCT CONSULAR OUTREACH IN GWANGJU
The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino public that it will conduct its first Consular Outreach Mission for the year on 22-23 February 2019 (Friday and Saturday) in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province at 5th Floor KEB Hana Bank, 258 Mujin-daero, Gwangju.
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