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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MULTICULTURAL FAMILY MUSIC BROADCASTING PROGRAM

16 July 2022, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul resumed its participation in the monthly Multicultural Family Music Broadcasting Program for Filipinos at the start of the second half of 2022 to bring newsworthy developments and updated information to Filipinos in the Republic of Korea.

The regular Embassy segment was revived some months back with the initial easing of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a program featuring Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega and Filipino-Korean host Ms. Gennie Kim. The Ambassador spoke about the various initiatives of the Embassy including the launch of the Know Your Rights and Responsibilities platform, a revamped Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar for EPS workers led by POLO-Korea, and the continuation of the Peak Pinoy Entrepreneurship Series.

For the second half of 2022, Consul General Romulo Victor Israel Jr. appeared on the same program to provide updates on COVID19-related entry restrictions in the Philippines and the mutual efforts of both Philippines and Korea to facilitate safe and efficient travel between the two countries.

In between the broadcast of Korean and OPM songs, the Consul General also explained the ongoing progress and upcoming plans of the Embassy to improve the delivery of its consular services, including the resumption of its outreach activities to Busan and Daegu, and in the coming months to the Gwangju and Jeju areas.

This was the first interview of Consul General Israel, who had prior stints in Saudi Arabia and the US, after his arrival in Seoul earlier this year. Consul General Israel likewise reiterated the Embassy's appreciation for the active involvement of the Filipino community in Korea in the recently held Overseas Voting for the May 2022 National Elections, Leaders' Forum for Independence Day and Migrants Day and Dr. Rizal's Birth Anniversary events.

More officials of the Philippine Embassy are expected to discuss other aspects of the Embassy's service to the Filipino public including consular, legal, labor, welfare, and assistance-to-nationals as well as economic, tourism, and cultural matters, through the Woongjin Foundation-sponsored radio program in the coming months. The Woongjin Foundation is a supporter of multiculturalism in Korea and offers scholarships to qualified foreign students, including Filipinos, currently pursuing studies in Korea. END

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Seoul, Republic of Korea – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez called on Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to the Philippines H.E. Miguel Angel Ubaldino Romero Alvarez on 28 January 2026 at the Paraguay Embassy in Seoul to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in regional and multilateral fora. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing political dialogue, economic engagement, and people-to-people ties. The discussion highlighted Paraguay’s role as current President of MERCOSUR and growing opportunities for collaboration with ASEAN, including prospects for trade cooperation, sustainability initiatives, and carbon market mechanisms. A shared commitment to a rules-based international order, peaceful settlement of disputes, and respect for international law was likewise underscored. 

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26 January 2026, Seoul–Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received Mr. Sang-soo Jun, the Republic of Korea’s Candidate for Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in a courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 26 January 2026. During the meeting, Mr. Jun shared his vision for a more inclusive and future-ready IPU, underscoring the importance of parliamentary cooperation in addressing global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, gender equality, good governance, and responsible fiscal management. He likewise highlighted the role of digital innovation, including e-parliament and AI-enabled parliamentary systems, in strengthening democratic institutions, particularly in developing countries.

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23 January 2026, Seoul–Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez joined Korea Customs Service (KCS) Commissioner Myeong-ku Lee, senior officials, and members of the diplomatic corps in celebrating the 44th International Customs Day on 23 January 2026 at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam. The event underscored the vital role of customs in securing and facilitating global trade—a field of growing cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. In his address, Commissioner Lee highlighted that modern customs go beyond processing goods, serving as a critical function for trade facilitation, supply chain security, and public safety. He also noted KCS’s use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to improve efficiency, inspections, and risk response. These initiatives align with the Philippines’ customs reform efforts and ongoing collaboration with the KCS, including information exchange, capacity-building, and technical cooperation to strengthen enforcement, risk management, and trade facilitation. END

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