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PHL EMBASSY, ZONTA CLUB OF CENTRAL TUGUEGARAO AND IBP CAGAYAN CHAPTER CONDUCT LEGAL CARAVAN SA SOUTH KOREA: SEMINAR AT LIBRENG LEGAL CONSULTATION


Seoul, 30 March 2025 — In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, in partnership with the Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao and Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) – Cagayan Chapter, conducted an in-person legal literacy seminar entitled “Legal Caravan Sa South Korea: Seminar at Libreng Legal Consultation” on March 30, 2025 at the Sentro Rizal Hall. 

In her opening remarks, Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega emphasized that the legal caravan seeks to empower Overseas Filipinos—especially marriage migrants in the Republic of Korea—by strengthening their legal literacy on vital issues, including women’s and children’s rights. She urged participants to make full use of the opportunity to engage with legal experts, address their specific concerns, and, in doing so, help protect both their individual rights and of their communities.

Among the featured speakers were Atty. Mila Catabay-Lauigan, who presented on Family Law and Marriage Regulations, emphasizing the rights and obligations of spouses; Atty. Milagros Fernan-Cayosa, who discussed the classification of children and child and spousal support; Atty. Keisha Lauigan, who tackled issues related to testamentary and intestate succession; Atty. Cecilia Melad-Lazaro, who addressed legal concerns surrounding cyber libel; and Honorable Justice Raymond Lauigan of the Court of Appeals, who shared his expertise on property relations between spouses.

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Following the morning lecture series, the Philippine Embassy conducted a Legal Aid Clinic in the afternoon. This session allowed participants to receive one-on-one consultations with the speak   ers. To make the event more accessible, legal questions were also gathered in advance through the Embassy’s Facebook page and addressed during the open forum and consultations.

Also present at the activity were Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr., Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jill De Dumo-Cornista; and Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao officers Ms. Josefina T. Sedano, Ms. Theresa B. Dimalanta; and Ms. Ludivina T. Aguiam-Potot.

The Philippine Embassy conveyed its sincere appreciation to the Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao and IBP Cagayan Chapter, for their commitment to supporting the Filipino community in Korea. The legal caravan may be viewed at the Philippine Embassy’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/share/v/198vQpYDVZ/ and https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AJsFFe9UX/. END 

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