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PHL EMBASSY CONDUCTS FIRST CONSULAR AND INFORMATION OUTREACH IN 2025


25 January 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy conducted its first consular and information outreach for the year on 19 January 2025 in Seoul in cooperation with the Filipino Community Organizations KASAMMA-KO and PROK Seoul Diaspora Church.

Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega emphasized the significance of the consular outreach program in bringing essential services closer to the Filipino community. She highlighted its role in addressing the needs of both newly arrived and long-term Filipino residents in South Korea, ensuring their continued access to vital support programs.

Various services were offered during the outreach, including passport renewal, Embassy ID applications, and Assistance-to-Nationals transactions. Representatives from Pag-IBIG, MWO and OWWA were also present to provide assistance and guidance on their respective programs.

The Philippine Embassy is set to release its consular outreach schedule for 2025. For more details, please visit the Embassy website at https://www.philembassy-seoul.com.

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