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SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDENT LEADERS VISIT PHL EMBASSY FOR COURTESY CALL AND DIALOGUE


25 May 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, represented by the Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza, welcomed members of the Southeast Asian Society of the Korea University, led by President and Filipino student scholar Ana Roa, for a courtesy visit and dialogue held on 25 May 2025 at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room of the Embassy.

The meeting served as a platform for the students to gain insights into the Embassy’s diplomatic work, the life and responsibilities of Foreign Service Officers, and the evolving relations between the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, and the broader ASEAN region. Discussions also touched on the importance of strengthening ASEAN identity and enhancing cooperation among youth, students, and academic institutions. Also present in the meeting was Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jill De Dumo-Cornista.

The Embassy encouraged continued linkages and active information-sharing with young Southeast Asians studying in Korea, and reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with student communities and youth networks as part of its public diplomacy initiatives aimed at fostering regional understanding, leadership, and people-to-people ties. END

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