January 25, 2026
PH Embassy in Seoul Attended the Opening Session of International Learning Program on Innovative Solution for Community Development for Mandaluyong Barangay Officials
13 January 2026, Seoul — Barangay officials from Mandaluyong City formally opened the Strengthening Barangay Governance: An International Learning Program on Innovative Solutions for Community Development at Yonsei University in Seoul, marking the start of a week-long capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening local leadership and community development.
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January 21, 2026
KOREA BASKETBALL LEAGUE (KBL) AND THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY PROMOTE SPORTS DIPLOMACY WITH KBL ALL-STAR “FUTURES DAY” EXHIBITION GAME
17 January 2026, Seoul— Filipino basketball players competing in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) took center stage at the KBL All-Star Game event, Future’s Day, as Team Asia edged Team Rookie, 82–79, in a friendly yet highly competitive exhibition game held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Olympic Park in Seoul. Marked by camaraderie, mutual respect, and sportsmanship, the game underscored the role of basketball in fostering friendship and advancing sports diplomacy between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.
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January 13, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR MEETS CHAIR OF ROK–PH PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP
8 January 2026, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with National Assembly Member Representative Kim Sung-won, Chair of the Republic of Korea–Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, at the National Assembly on 8 January 2026 to discuss strengthening parliamentary exchanges and bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. Chairman Kim reaffirmed his strong support for deepening the Philippines–ROK strategic partnership and outlined prospective engagements with Philippine legislative leaders and business stakeholders. Both sides exchanged views on enhancing economic cooperation, and sustaining people-to-people ties.
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