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PH SPECIAL ENVOY FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ADVANCES PHILHEALTH DIGITALIZATION WITH THE HEALTH INSURANCE REVIEW & ASSESSMENT SERVICE (HIRA) OF KOREA

Special Envoy Dennis Anthony Uy and HIRA Director General Seolhee Chung discuss Philippines' goals for transformative IT infrastructure in healthcare management at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. Director General Chung of HIRA was joined by HIRA Director for International Cooperation Mr. Heesung Jung and Mr. Minchan Park. Special Envoy Dennis Anthony Uy was joined by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario of the Philippine Embassy and Ms. Karen Carvajal from the Office of the Special Envoy for Digital Transformation.

25 June 2024, Seoul. Philippine Special Envoy to Korea for Digital Transformation Dennis Anthony Uy met with officials of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) of the Republic of Korea at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 25 June 2024 to discuss future-oriented international cooperation towards universal healthcare and the digitalization of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

Special Envoy Uy conveyed his mandate under the instructions of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to assist in the rapid advancement and transformation of critical digital infrastructure in the Philippines, including the country's health services. He looked forward to learning from and working with the international cooperation team of HIRA led by Director General for International Cooperation Seol-Hee Chung.

The Republic of Korea is globally-recognized for having the best digital infrastructure for its universal healthcare system. Director General Chung welcomed the Philippines' interest in benchmarking the best practices of HIRA in the development of a platform that will transform and improve the Philippines' insurance claims management system.
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, represented by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario, welcomed HIRA to the chancery and conveyed the Embassy's sincere appreciation for their participation in the meeting.

Both sides looked forward to further engagement on the critical issue of managing public health services in an age of rapidly advancing technology.

Advancing digital technology for public services in the Philippines through international cooperation is one of the key priorities of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. END

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November 13, 2025
PRESIDENT MARCOS HONORS FILIPINO KOREAN WAR VETERANS AT THE UNITED NATIONS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN KOREA

Busan, Republic of Korea - H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, paid tribute to the valor and sacrifice of Filipino soldiers who served in the Korean War (1950–1953) during a solemn visit to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) in Busan on 2 November 2025. President Marcos, accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, was received by Ambassador SUH Jeong-in, Custodian of the UNMCK. Also in attendance were Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office Dave O. Gomez, and Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez. Representing the Government of the Republic of Korea was Minister Kwon Oh-eul of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA). At the Philippine marker within the cemetery grounds, President Marcos laid a wreath and offered prayers in honor of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers who served under the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK). The President paid special tribute to the 116 Filipino servicemen who gave their lives in the line of duty, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their Korean and United Nations comrades in defense of peace, freedom, and democracy. The President also visited the Wall of Remembrance, where he read the names of the fallen Filipino PEFTOK heroes, some of whom hailed from his own hometown, before bowing his head in silent reflection. In the UNMCK guest book, President Marcos wrote:“We honour the Filipino soldiers of PEFTOK who valiantly fought and died shoulder-to-shoulder with their Korean comrades for freedom and democracy. Let us honour their legacy with lives that hold these principles still true. Mabuhay!” Following the ceremony, President Marcos and the First Lady participated in a ceremonial tree-planting at the Garden of the Heads of State, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea and the lasting peace and solidarity forged through shared sacrifice. The visit reaffirmed the Philippines’ enduring commitment to peace, democracy, and international solidarity. It also underscored the shared history and steadfast friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, forged in the crucible of war and strengthened by a common dedication to peace and prosperity. The Philippines was among the first countries to send troops to the Korean Peninsula in 1950, deploying five battalion combat teams under PEFTOK as part of the United Nations Command. The courage and sacrifice of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers remain a proud testament to the Philippines’ unwavering contribution to global peace and security. The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea is the only UN-designated memorial cemetery in the world and serves as the final resting place for over 2,300 soldiers from 14 nations who fought under the UN Command during the Korean War. The Philippines’ participation and continuing remembrance reflect the depth of the two nations’ historical ties and their mutual commitment to the values of democracy and peace. END

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November 11, 2025
PH AMBASSADOR RECEIVES ROK CANDIDATE TO THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, JUDGE JIN HYUN PAIK

SEOUL, 6 November 2025 — Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received Judge Jin Hyun Paik, the Republic of Korea’s candidate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term, during a courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.

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October 30, 2025
SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MA. THERESA P. LAZARO ARRIVES IN KOREA FOR THE APEC MINISTERIAL MEETING

BUSAN, 29 October 2025 — Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro arrived in Busan on 29 October 2025 to participate in the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) to be held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from 29 to 30 October 2025.

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