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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR DIZON- DE VEGA MEETS WITH KOREAN MINISTER FOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION AND PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATION

SEOUL, 17 July 2022 - Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega called on the new ROK Minister for Defense Acquisition Program Administration Eom Dong-Hwan in his Office in Gyeonggi-do on 12 July 2022.

During the call, both sides reaffirmed the Philippines and the Republic of Korea's commitment to active defense cooperation through future PH-ROK initiatives in defense modernization and participation in each country's respective aerospace, naval, and military defense exhibitions. Ambassador De Vega also discussed the Philippines' defense modernization plan with Minister Eom and its phased process, noting that the Republic of Korea is one of the key partner countries of the Philippines as it continues to pursue enhancement of defense capabilities. END

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23 November 2025, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through its Gender and Development (GAD) Unit, successfully conducted a Digital Safety and Awareness Forum aimed at equipping the Filipino community in the Republic of Korea with the knowledge and tools to prevent and respond to Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). Held on 23 November 2025, the event addressed a broad spectrum of digital risks, while promoting responsible digital citizenship and awareness of online rights. The forum forms part of the global observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (25 November–12 December), highlighting digital safety as an essential pillar of anti-VAWC initiatives.

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24 November 2025, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, received a courtesy call from eighty (80) tourism students and seven (7) faculty members of the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Molo), Inc. on 13 November 2025 at the Sentro Rizal Hall. The group undertook a study visit and benchmarking program in Seoul from 10–13 November 2025 to enrich the university’s academic offerings and broaden the students’ global perspectives.

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05 November 2025, Seoul. Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese Fernandez participated in the Department of Tourism’s Ilocos and Pangasinan Region - Product Presentation and B2B Networking Session at the Orakai Daehakro Hotel in Seoul on 05 November 2025.  The event was part of the DOT Region 1’s Korea Tourism Showcase and Exchange Program, conducted in coordination with PDOT-Korea Office, held in various areas in the Republic of Korea for the period 2-7 November 2025.

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