October 20, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR UNICEF REPRESENTATIVE DISCUSS CHILD WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
SEOUL, Republic of Korea — Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with UNICEF Philippines Representative Kyungsun Kim on 15 October 2026 to discuss continued development cooperation, child protection, and opportunities to strengthen support for vulnerable children and communities in the Philippines.
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October 20, 2026
BRP RAJAH JUMABON LAUNCH HIGHLIGHTS FILIPINO CONTRIBUTIONS TO PH-ROK MARITIME PARTNERSHIP
ULSAN, Republic of Korea, 13 October 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea (ROK) joined the launching of the future BRP Rajah Humabon, the Philippine Navy’s third Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, celebrating another milestone in Philippines–ROK defense modernization cooperation while recognizing the Filipinos whose skills and service contribute to safeguarding Philippine seas.
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October 19, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY JOINS ROK’S HISTORIC NURI ROCKET LAUNCH, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SPACE COOPERATION
GOHEUNG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joined the Republic of Korea (ROK) in marking another milestone in its space development program following the successful fifth launch of the domestically developed Nuri rocket on 7 October 2026 at the Naro Space Center in Goheung.
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October 18, 2026
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND MWO-OWWA KOREA EMPOWERS FILIPINO WORKERS THROUGH PALIT-VISA SEMINAR AND KIIP INFORMATION SESSION
12 October 2026, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) - OWWA Korea, in partnership with the Itaewon Global Village Center (IGVC), conducted the “Palit-Visa Seminar & KIIP Information Session” on 11 October 2026 at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy. The Palit-Visa Seminar was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing Filipino workers to participate both in person and online via Zoom, while the KIIP Information Session was held in person.
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October 15, 2026
PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS “IMPROVING OUR SERVE” WORKSHOP TO STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Seoul, 09 October 2026 - The Philippine Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to delivering efficient and effective public service in support of its mandate to serve Filipinos and advance Philippine interests in the Republic of Korea during the recently concluded Organization Development and Institution Building (ODIB) Exercise entitled "Improving Our Serve" held on 09 October 2026 at the Embassy.
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October 12, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY STRENGTHENS PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES
Seoul, 05 October 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul conducted a Public Diplomacy Seminar for Embassy personnel and attached agencies to strengthen their strategic communications capabilities and enhance the effective delivery of Philippine government policies, priorities, and advocacies to the Filipino community, the Republic of Korea, and international audiences.
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October 11, 2026
PHILIPPINES REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TOWARDS SECURE, INCLUSIVE HUMAN CENTERED DIGITAL FUTURE
Seoul, 30 September 2026 – Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Atty. Sarah Maria Q. Sison led the Philippine participation in the 12th Global ICT Leadership Forum: Actionable AX Partnerships for Global Digital Shared Prosperity, highlighting the Philippine government’s digital transformation initiatives and cooperation opportunities with the Republic of Korea and regional partners.
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October 06, 2026
PH EMBASSY JOINS DIPLOMATIC CORPS AT UNESCO-INSCRIBED 2026 ANDONG MASK DANCE FESTIVAL
ANDONG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA — Reinforcing sub-national diplomatic ties and cultural cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, the Embassy of the Philippines in Seoul highlighted its enduring partnership with Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and the City of Andong during the 2026 Andong Mask Dance Festival.
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October 02, 2026
KNIGHTS OF RIZAL KOREA HOLDS KNIGHTHOOD, ELEVATION, EXALTATION AND CONFERMENT CEREMONIES AT THE SENTRO RIZAL
Seoul, 29 September 2026 — The Knights of Rizal Korea held today solemn knighthood, elevation, exaltation, and conferment ceremonies at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.
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September 23, 2026
PHILIPPINES PROMOTES RETIREMENT AND LONG-STAY DESTINATIONS AT 49TH INTERNATIONAL EMIGRATION & INVESTMENT FAIR
Seoul, 19 September 2026 – The Philippines participated in the 49th International Emigration & Investment Fair, held from 19 to 20 September 2026 at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea, showcasing various retirement and long-stay destinations as well as the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) for foreign retirees.
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September 23, 2026
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHTS FILIPINO MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES AT 2026 GLOBAL FAMILY FORUM
Seoul, 19 September 2026 – Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez attended the 2026 Global Family Forum held at the Textile Center in Seoul. Organized by the Federation for Korean Families (FKF), a civic coalition of 20 member organizations and 160 partner organizations, the Forum gathered around 500 participants, including academics and experts, civic organizations, policy stakeholders and media to discuss the population and family crisis in Korea and the value of Korean family culture in addressing the challenges of a changing society.
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September 22, 2026
ASEAN AMBASSADORS GATHER IN JEONJU FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE JEONJU ASEAN HALL
17 September, Jeonju, South Korea – The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Jeonju ASEAN Hall on 17 September 2026 located on the first-floor of Yeolimdong at the Korea Traditional Culture Center in Jeonju, bringing together ASEAN Ambassadors and representatives from all eleven ASEAN Member States (AMS), as well as Korean government and local officials.
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September 17, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY MARKS MARITIME AWARENESS MONTH WITH FORUM ON 2016 SOUTH CHINA SEA ARBITRAL AWARD
SEOUL, 03 September 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul commemorated Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) 2026 and the tenth anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award by convening a symposium on the Award’s enduring contributions to international law, maritime governance and regional cooperation.
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September 15, 2026
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR WELCOMES OFFICIALS FROM LANDBANK, TESDA, DSWD AND LTO
Seoul, 14 September 2026 – Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received the courtesy call of officials from the Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the Philippine Embassy.
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September 15, 2026
FILIPINA DRIFT DRIVER BELLA CAÑETE MAKES STRONG DEBUT IN KOREA DRIFT SERIES
10 September 2026, Seoul – The Philippines’ and Asia’s youngest international drift driver, 15-year-old Ms. Jannah Isabella Celestine K. Cañete, known as Bella Cañete in motorsports circles, paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez today, following her impressive debut in the Korean drift racing scene.
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