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FILIPINO STUDENTS WIN AWARDS AT THE WORLD SCHOLAR'S CUP SEOUL GLOBAL ROUND

Thirteen Filipino scholars from The EDNAS Group of Schools (Dagupan, San Carlos, Alaminos) competed in the Seoul Global Round of the World Scholar's Cup (WSC) held from 26 to 31 July 2024 at the Seoul Arts High School. The Philippines ended the cup with several medals and distinction for participating students. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha L. Olavario attended the opening ceremony held in the Seoul Arts High School.

01 August 2024, Seoul. Thirteen Filipino scholars from The EDNAS Group of Schools (Dagupan, San Carlos, Alaminos) competed in the Seoul Global Round of the World Scholar's Cup (WSC) held from 26 to 31 July 2024 at the Seoul Arts High School. Held in various schools all over the world, the World Scholar's Cup aims to bring together young scholars to experience non-traditional academic competitions by encouraging team work and the sharing of insights on global issues. The students competed with over 1,500 international scholars from 28 participating countries in team debates, collaborative writing, problem-solving, and academic challenges showcasing their knowledge and skills across various subjects.

At the opening ceremony, the Philippine Embassy highlighted the importance of camaraderie and friendly competition for student development and innovation, and looked forward to the World Scholar's Cup being convened in the Philippines when the opportunity permits. The group of students, accompanied by their school officials and parents, also visited the Philippine Embassy on 30 July 2024 where the participants shared with the Embassy their insights from the international competition.

The Philippine Embassy in Korea continues to support student tournaments for stronger people-to-people ties. Filipino students competing in South Korea are cited for their creativity and sportsmanship. END

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September 08, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WELCOMES KDIS-DAP INTERNATIONAL SHUTTLE COURSE ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DELEGATES

04 September 2025, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza, welcomed Former Senator Francis Tolentino, local chief executives and national government officials participating in the International Shuttle Course (ISC) on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector program of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management (KDIS) on 02 September 2025. During their visit, the delegation were given a brief overview by Embassy officials of the relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.  In his remarks, CDA a.i. Mendoza acknowledged the important role of local government units in strengthening engagement with other countries. “Diplomacy begins where our people live, in our towns, cities and provinces. It begins with our local government officials who build the trust and confidence of citizens every single day. In several cases, domestic policy informs foreign policy,” he said. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario presented an overview of PH-ROK relations covering key aspects of bilateral relations and shared ROK’s best practices in digital transformation that may be applied by local government units in the Philippines. Former Senator Tolentino, Mission Leader of DAP-ISC, reaffirmed the outstanding relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. During his term as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator Tolentino provided instrumental support for the bilateral free trade agreement and defense procurement projects between both nations. As the proponent of the DAP Adaptive Governance and Innovation for Local Executives (AGILE) Program, the former Senator encouraged the delegates to continue working for a better and connected Philippines. Professor Hai-young Yun, Assistant Dean of External Relations of KDIS expressed appreciation for the support extended by the Embassy to its programs, stressing the important role the latter plays in helping delegates gain a deeper understanding of the multi-faceted relations between the Philippines and the ROK. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul continues to emphasize the importance of sub-national diplomacy by supporting capacity-building and knowledge-exchange activities such as DAP-ISC.  By focusing on digital transformation and innovation in governance, the DAP-ISC program harnesses ROK leadership in technology for public service delivery and helps local government units translate these lessons into context with strategies that will empower communities and make cities more efficient, responsive and future-ready. END

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September 08, 2025
PHILIPPINES ADVANCES REGIONAL COOPERATION AT APEC ENERGY MINISTERIAL IN BUSAN

Busan, Korea – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joined the Department of Energy delegation led by Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara at the 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting (EMM15) from 27-28 August 2025, where she reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to work with APEC partners in advancing clean energy, modernizing infrastructure, and building resilient systems for a sustainable and inclusive Asia-Pacific future. 

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September 05, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HOLDS 2025 PALARONG PINOY AND FAMILY DAY IN JEJU, SOUTH KOREA

31 August 2025, Jeju, South Korea — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul successfully held the 2025 Palarong Pinoy and Multicultural Family Day on 31 August 2025 at the Shimin Bokji Citizens Welfare Town Plaza in Jeju-si, South Korea. This vibrant event is part of the Embassy’s ongoing cultural diplomacy and community engagement efforts aimed at fostering unity and cultural pride among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Filipino marriage migrants, and multicultural families in South Korea.

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