March 11, 2025
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS SHOWCASE ARTISTRY IN KOREA PERFORMANCES
07 March 2025 – The world-renowned and multi-awarded Philippine Madrigal Singers showcased their artistry before Korean and international audiences in several performances in Korea from 22-28 February 2025. The group, also known popularly as the MADZ, astounded audiences with their vocal mastery and intricate choral arrangements in various performances in Suwon, Ansan, Pohang, and as a special featured choir at the popular Jeju International Choral Festival. The MADZ with their diverse repertoire of Filipino, international, spiritual, classical, popular, and ethnic music brought audiences to their feet as their performances received standing ovations from audiences.
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March 08, 2025
PH AMBASSADOR REFLECTS ON GENDER EQUALITY IN LEADERSHIP
An advocate for women's rights and bridging the gender gap, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega adds her voice and shares her perspectives on the ongoing struggle for gender equality, the emerging challenges of AI-driven biases, and the crucial steps necessary to fully realize women's empowerment in today’s rapidly evolving world. Throughout her career, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega has championed women's rights, focusing on the intersection of gender equality, leadership, and international development.
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March 08, 2025
PH NATIONAL BOBSLED TEAM PLACES IN THE KOREA CUP 2025
02 March 2025, Pyeongchang, South Korea - The Philippine National Bobsled Team recently competed in the Korea Cup 2025 held from 27-28 February 2025 at the Pyeongchang Olympic Sliding Center in Gangwon province, South Korea. The Philippine contingent composed of seven (7) active members from the Philippine Coast Guard garnered 2nd place in the female team 2-woman bobsled and 4th place in the male team 2-man bobsled competitions.
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March 02, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE IN MOKPO AND YEOSU
22 February 2025, Yeosu. The Philippine Embassy conducted a consular outreach mission in Mokpo and Yeosu from 20 to 22 February 2025. The consular team rendered 76 units of consular and Assistance to Nationals services to members of the Filipino community, including e-passport applications, notarials, civil registration, and Embassy ID, among others. The Embassy team likewise provided basic information on the upcoming National Elections through Internet or online voting.
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February 20, 2025
PHL EMBASSY CONDUCTS SECOND FILCOM LEADERS’ CAMP
17 February 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, in coordination with the MWO-OWWA-Seoul, successfully conducted the Second Filipino Community Organizations’ Leadership Camp from 15 to 16 February 2025 at Sentro Rizal Hall. With the theme “Enhancing Community Emergency Preparedness and Security Awareness,” the event aimed to equip Filipino community leaders with essential skills in security preparedness, emergency response, and law enforcement coordination.
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February 20, 2025
NICK JOAQUIN’S CLASSIC WORKS AND MICA DE LEON’S LOVE ON THE SECOND READ LAUNCH IN KOREA
14 February 2025, Seoul. Korean readers are set to experience the depth and diversity of Philippine literature as the Korean-language versions of three (3) Philippine books: The Woman Who Had Two Navels and Tales of the Tropical Gothic by Philippine National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin, and Love on Second Read by Mica de Leon are now available in Korean bookstores nationwide. Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega attended the press conference and the book launch at the Korea Foundation (KF) Global Center on 14 February 2025.
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February 19, 2025
PH EMBASSY AND FILIPINOS IN THE CREATIVE SECTOR MEET
16 February 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Korea, hosted a get-together and sharing session with Filipino creatives in Korea on 15 February 2025 at the Embassy’s new Habi Lounge. Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega along with Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Victor Romulo Israel, Vice Consul Jillian De Dumo-Cornista, and Cultural Officer Anthony Cornista welcomed Filipinos who undertake acting, modelling, hosting, performing, talent management, and influencer work in Korea to the activity. Some of the participants have extensive experience, particularly in the acting field, in various Korean content production sectors.
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February 18, 2025
ALBAY DEVELOPMENT TEAM 2 EMBARKS ON A KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND BENCHMARKING ACTIVITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
16 February 2025, Seoul. A forty-member delegation of local officials comprising the Albay Development Team 2 (ADT2), an association of Local Government Units of the Second District of Albay conducted their Knowledge Exchange and Benchmarking Activity in the Republic of Korea from 13 to 18 February 2025.
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February 17, 2025
PHILIPPINE RETIREMENT AUTHORITY PROMOTES THE PHILIPPINES AS PREMIER RETIREMENT DESTINATION FOR KOREANS
Seoul, 3 February 2025 – Officials from the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), including General Manager and CEO Roberto “Bob” Zozobrado paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul to discuss efforts to promote the Philippines as a premier retirement destination for Korean retirees.
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February 17, 2025
ULSAN CITY OFFICIALS VISIT THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL
Seoul, 10 February 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul welcomed Ulsan Metropolitan City Officials from the International Cooperation Division at the Chancery on 23 January 2025. The Ulsan Metropolitan City officials met with Embassy officials in preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 meetings in South Korea. At the sidelines of the APEC 2025, Ulsan hopes to enhance economic, cultural, and diplomatic exchanges between the Philippines and Ulsan, contributing to the broader objectives of APEC.
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February 16, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY MEETS WITH GYEONGSANGBUK-DO AND GUMI CITY OFFICIALS TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION FOR APEC 2025 AND THE ASIAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
Seoul, South Korea – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul met with officials of Gyeongsanbuk-do Province and Gumi City on 20 January 2025 to discuss avenues for cooperation in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit and the Asian Athletics Championship which will be held in Gumi City, two highly-anticipated events that highlight regional collaboration and excellence.
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February 13, 2025
PHILIPPINES BATS FOR MORE CULTURAL COLLABORATION AT THE ASEAN-KOREA CENTRE 17th ANNUAL COUNCIL DIRECTOR’S MEETING
Seoul, 13 February 2025 - The ASEAN-Korea Center convened its 17th Annual Meeting of the Council of the ASEAN-Korea Center on 13 February 2025 at the Westin Josun Hotel in Seoul. The Council, consisting of high-ranking government officials from the 10 ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea (ROK), assessed the outcomes of FY2024 programs and approved the proposed programs and budget for FY2025.
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February 11, 2025
PARAGUAY AMBASSADOR CALLS ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO FURTHER PHILIPPINE – PARAGUAY RELATIONS
Seoul, 11 February 2025 - The Ambassador of Paraguay to South Korea, H.E. Miguel Angel Ubaldino Romero Alvarez, paid a courtesy call on the Philippine Ambassador to South Korea, H.E. Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Paraguay and explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture and cultural exchanges. Ambassador Romero oversees Philippine-Paraguay relations, as a non-resident Ambassador-designate of Paraguay to the Philippines.
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February 10, 2025
DTI PHILIPPINES AND KOREA TRADE NETWORK HOLDS 2ND INVITATIONAL PROGRAM IN SEOUL
07 February 2025, Seoul – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Export Marketing Bureau, and the Korea Trade Network jointly held the 2nd Invitational Program for the Implementation of the FTA Origin Management System (OMS) Project last 13-25 January 2025 in Seoul.
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February 09, 2025
PHL EMBASSY CONDUCTS FIRST CONSULAR AND INFORMATION OUTREACH IN 2025
25 January 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy conducted its first consular and information outreach for the year on 19 January 2025 in Seoul in cooperation with the Filipino Community Organizations KASAMMA-KO and PROK Seoul Diaspora Church.
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