Seoul, 09 October 2026 - The Philippine Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to delivering efficient and effective public service in support of its mandate to serve Filipinos and advance Philippine interests in the Republic of Korea during the recently concluded Organization Development and Institution Building (ODIB) Exercise entitled "Improving Our Serve" held on 09 October 2026 at the Embassy.

Facilitated by Dr. Romulo Romero, President and CEO of OTi Philippines, the activity aimed to promote stronger collaboration among Embassy personnel and representatives of attached agencies through an assessment of their individual behavioral profiles and working styles. It provided an avenue for open dialogue, greater appreciation of interpersonal dynamics and the importance of effective communication in enhancing teamwork and strengthening the Embassy’s overall operations.

In her closing remarks, Ambassador Fernandez thanked the participants for their active engagement and contributions throughout the exercise. She expressed confidence that the actionable measures identified during the activity would help further strengthen the Embassy’s institutional capacity, enhance organizational effectiveness and support the continued delivery of quality public service.

The workshop was attended by Embassy personnel, representatives of the Philippine Consulate General in Busan, and representatives from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Philippine Trade and Investment Center–Seoul (PTIC-Seoul), Philippine Agriculture Office–Seoul (PAO-Seoul), and Philippine Department of Tourism–Seoul (PDOT-Seoul). END