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The Philippines is an archipelago rich with tourism options waiting to be explored. One of their most important attractions -- which so happens to be as important to the world's production of fresh air as the Amazon jungle -- is their marine diversity.

"This issue of the protection of the marine environment is very much related to the issue of global warming and of course, many countries are involved in looking for a way to mitigate this global warming problem," Philippines Ambassador Luis Cruz told The Korea Herald. The area in question is a challenge facing the Philippines as well as the area spanning Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. "This issue of the protection of the marine environment is very much related to the issue of global warming and of course, many countries are involved in looking for a way to mitigate this global warming problem," Philippines Ambassador Luis Cruz told The Korea Herald. The area in question is a challenge facing the Philippines as well as the area spanning Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2008/10/06/200810060021.asp

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July 17, 2025
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR AND DEFENSE ACQUISITION MINISTER HIGHLIGHT CONTINUED DEFENSE COOPERATION

Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega paid a farewell call on Minister Seok Jong Gun of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do on 14 July 2025. Mutual recognition of the enduring and dynamic defense cooperation that has been cultivated over the last four years was highlighted during the call, where both sides reflected on the growing strategic partnership between the two nations, especially in defense. 

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July 15, 2025
THE NIGHTINGALES PERFORM AT PH INDEPENDENCE DAY RECEPTION AND CONDUCT VOCAL WORKSHOP IN SEOUL

Seoul, 07 July 2025 - The internationally acclaimed soprano duo The Nightingales captivated guests with a stellar performance during the National Day Reception in celebration of the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and 76 Years of Philippines-Korea Relations at the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on 23 June 2025.

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July 07, 2025
PHILIPPINES CALLS FOR STRONGER EAST ASIA-LATIN AMERICA BI-REGIONAL COOPERATION

SEOUL, 11-12 JUNE 2025 —The 15th FEALAC Cyber Secretariat Workshop and related Meetings, under the theme “FEALAC's Vision for Reinvigorating Cooperation between East Asia and Latin America,” was successfully held from 11-12 June 2025 in Seoul, Korea.

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