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PHL EMBASSY IN SEOUL CONDUCTS FIRST ONLINE OVERSEAS VOTING


13 May 2025, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul with the Attached Agencies conducted the first-ever Philippine Online Overseas Voting for the national elections from 13 April to 12 May 2025 in the Republic of Korea and Mongolia. The Embassy likewise undertook 8 field pre-enrollment and voting outreach missions in Gwangju, Geoje, Busan, Incheon, Goyang, Hyehwadong, and Daegu throughout the voting period, as well as online assistance sessions to various Filipino community organizations. Counting and canvassing of votes took place at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy after the close of voting on 12 May 2025. 

In accordance with the guidelines of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the Certificates of Canvass (COCs) and Election Returns (ERs) for both Korea and Mongolia have been posted in the lobby of the Philippine Embassy building for the information of the public. The public may likewise visit the website of the COMELEC at 2025electionresults.comelec.gov.ph/ to view the said results and for other election-related updates. END

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February 08, 2026
CPR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OFWS & OVERSEAS FILIPINOS IN SOUTH KOREA

8 February 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) South Korea, successfully conducted a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Overseas Filipinos (OFs) on February 8, 2026, at the 2nd Floor, Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy.  A total of sixty-four (64) participants actively took part in the life-saving skills training.

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February 07, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY & MWO-OWWA LAUNCHES LABOR EDUCATION SERIES ENTITLED “KOREA’S LABOR LAWS FOR OFWS”

7 February 2026, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), formally launched its Labor Education Series titled “Korea’s Labor Laws for OFWs” on February 7, 2026 for Embassy personnel, attached agencies, and concerned offices of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

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January 28, 2026
PHILIPPINES, PARAGUAY AFFIRM COMMITMENT TO DEEPEN BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL COOPERATION

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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