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AMBASSADOR DIZON-DE VEGA DISCUSSES PH MULTILATERAL PRIORITIES WITH MOFA DG FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NUCLEAR AFFAIRS

Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with MOFA Director General for International Organizations and Nuclear Affairs Lee Chul on 24 July 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

31 July 2024, Seoul - Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with MOFA Director General for International Organizations and Nuclear Affairs Lee Chul on 24 July 2024 to discuss Philippine priorities in the multilateral arena.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega briefed DG Lee on Philippine priorities in the multilateral sphere, including our active commitment to Women, Peace, and Security and how the Philippines plans to further the WPS agenda ahead of the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2025.

Both sides also discussed the Republic of Korea's role in hosting important high-level summits on cybersecurity and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the multilateral arena including the Third Summit for Democracy, the AI Summit in Seoul, and the upcoming Responsible Use of AI in the Military Domain Summit in September 2024. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega also shared with Director General Lee the Philippines' work in Nuclear Non-Proliferation and in Promoting and Protecting the enjoyment of Human Rights of Seafarers. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega also thanked the Republic of Korea for its early support of the Philippines' candidature to the UN Security Council 2027-2028.

Both the Philippines and the Republic of Korea are long-time partners in the multilateral arena. The Philippines has had a constructive and long-standing engagement with multilateral institutions and regional organizations, including the United Nations. The Philippines' active engagement reflects our commitment to shaping more inclusive and effective multilateral institutions that bring tangible results to developing countries like the Philippines and the rest of the Indo-Pacific region. END

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SCENTING SUCCESS: PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL EMPOWERS OFWS WITH PERFUME & DIFFUSER TRAINING FOR WOMEN’S MONTH

8 March 2026, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) South Korea, successfully conducted a Perfume and Diffuser Making Training on 8 March 2026, as part of its continuing efforts to empower Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and other Filipinos in the Republic of Korea.

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March 25, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR MEETS GREEN CLIMATE FUND OFFICIALS IN SONGDO

19 March 2026, Songdo - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with senior officials of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) led by Mr. Hemant Mandal, Director of the Asia and the Pacific Region, at their headquarters in Songdo, Incheon for cordial exchange on the Philippines’ cooperation with the Fund and shared efforts to advance climate resilience and sustainable development. The meeting underscored the importance of continued collaboration in supporting climate action and strengthening access to climate finance for vulnerable and developing countries, including the Philippines. The meeting with GCF officials also highlighted the productive partnership between the Philippines and the Fund. Prior to the meeting, Ambassador Fernandez also met with Filipino professionals working in the GCF. The Philippine Embassy in Korea is proud to note that Filipinos serving in the GCF continue to make valuable contributions across the institution. Widely recognized for their professionalism, technical expertise, dedication, and collegiality, Filipino professionals have helped support the Fund’s work in meaningful ways and remain a source of pride for the Filipino community in the Republic of Korea. Their strong presence in the GCF reflects the high regard for Filipino talent in international organizations and the important role they play in advancing global climate and development initiatives. The Philippine Embassy in Korea looks forward to the continued strengthening of this cooperation and reaffirms its support for initiatives that promote resilience, sustainable growth, and inclusive development for communities most affected by climate change. END

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March 24, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR MEETS UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE

17 March 2026, Seoul - Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received Mr. James Heenan, Country Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Seoul on 17 March 2026 at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul for an introductory call and exchange of views on regional issues, including developments on the Korean Peninsula, human rights concerns, and the work of international mechanisms in Seoul. The discussion underscored the Philippines’ constructive engagement in multilateral processes and its role as ASEAN Chair in supporting dialogue, regional cooperation, and stability. Ambassador Fernandez reaffirmed the Philippines’ support for peaceful and constructive approaches that uphold human dignity, foster mutual understanding, and contribute to regional peace and stability. END

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