February 03, 2024
PH EMBASSY HIGHLIGHTS FTA AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN INVESTMENTS AT SPECIALIZED PANEL HOSTED BY THE ECONOMIST
30 January 2024, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy through its commercial counselor Mr. Jose Ma. Dinsay participated in a specialized panel hosted by The Economist to discuss the growing importance of rising Asian economies as regional business partners and the opportunities this presents for the future of South Korea. The event was limited to senior-level executives and members of the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network.
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January 31, 2024
PH EMBASSY HOLDS FORUM FOR FILIPINO STUDENTS ON EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES
20 January 2024, Seoul-The Philippine Embassy in Seoul and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) held a special forum entitled "D2 to E-visa: Employment Documentation for Students Switching to Work Visa" on 20 January 2024 via zoom.
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January 29, 2024
ASEAN Centrality, The Principle of ASEAN Diplomacy
ASEAN-Korea Centre commemorates the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Korea Dialogue Relations through the publication of "ASEAN Centrality"
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January 24, 2024
Philippine Embassy Meets with the Global Green Growth Institute's Philippine Team
19 January 2024, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega called on the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Country Representative in the Philippines Marcel J. Silvius and the GGGI Philippines Country Team on 15 January 2024 to discuss the progress of the GGGI's Philippine Country Program and future collaboration on climate and sustainability projects.
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January 23, 2024
EMBASSY COMMEMORATES 127TH MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE P. RIZAL
Asimple yet meaningful ceremony spearheaded by the Knights of Rizal-Korea Chapter commemorating the 127th martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, was held at the Philippine Embassy-Sentro Rizal on 30 December 2023.
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January 21, 2024
MANILA COUNCILOR VISITS PHILIPPINE EMBASSY TO DISCUSS CITY-TO-CITY COOPERATION
11 January 2024, Seoul. Manila City Councilor Numero "Uno" Lim called on Charge d'Affaires a.i. Romulo Victor Israel Jr. at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul to discuss city-to-city cooperation, building international linkages, and Philippines-Republic of Korea relations.
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January 15, 2024
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY RECOGNIZED AT END OF YEAR EVENTS
26 December 2023, Seoul. Programs and initiatives of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul were recognized at end of year events in December by various Korean entities.
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January 15, 2024
DFA OFFICE OF MIGRANT WORKERS AFFAIRS CONDUCTS ATN MANAGEMENT AUDIT MISSION IN SOUTH KOREA
04 January 2024, Seoul. The Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Migrant Workers' Affairs (DFA-OUMWA) conducted the first Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) Management Audit Mission in South Korea on 21 to 22 December 2023. Led by Undersecretary Eduardo Jose A. De Vega, the DFA-OUMWA team conducted four key activities, including a management audit on the smooth transition of ATN work between the Embassy's ATN Section and the new Migrant Workers Office-Seoul (MWO, formerly POLO); meeting with the Seoul Women Migrants' Center led by Director Joohee Kwon and Filipino counselor Cecil Park on welfare concerns of Filipino marriage migrants; jail visit and welfare check on six (6) Filipino inmates serving long sentences; and town hall meeting with the Filipino community on critical concerns.
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January 10, 2024
PHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS TOURISM AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS UNDER PH-ROK FTA AT KOREA HERALD GLOBAL BIZ FORUM KOREA HERALD
20 December 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega highlighted opportunities for enhanced economic and tourism partnership between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea once the Philippines ? Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement takes effect during the Korea Herald Global Biz Forum held on 7 December 2023 at the Mondrian Hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
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January 10, 2024
SUNFULL Foundation of Korea, PH Officials, Business and Civic Leaders Support Respect Online and for Foreign Nationals
28 December 2023, Seoul. A delegation from the Sunfull Foundation of Korea, composed of civic and business leaders, conducted a second visit to Manila from 06-09 December 2023 to promote their advocacy against cyberbullying, hate speech and human rights violations on the Internet as well as to introduce its newly-launched K-Respect campaign for foreigners and multicultural families in Korea.
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January 10, 2024
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY VISITS DEMILITARIZED ZONE AND JOINT SECURITY AREA
28 December 2023, DMZ - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul extends its appreciation to the United Nations Command for facilitating an informative and enriching tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the Joint Security Area (JSA) for the members of the Philippine Embassy, particularly our frontline and operations section on 28 December 2023. The tour was an opportunity to remember the shared sacrifices of UN Sending States, including the Philippines, and the importance of peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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January 07, 2024
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS YEAR-END EVALUATION AND OPERATIONAL RETOOLING 2023
28 December 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul conducted its Year End Evaluation and Operational Retooling 2023 on 27 December 2023. The Year-End Evaluation and Operational Retooling takes stock of the Embassy's accomplishments in 2023 and discusses new projects and plans, as well as strategies for improved delivery of services for 2024.
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January 04, 2024
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WRAPS UP PEAK-PINOY REINTEGRATION SEMINARS FOR 2023
10 December 2023, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul together with the team of Promoting Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness to Overseas Filipinos in Korea (or PEAK-Pinoy), held its culminating reintegration preparedness seminar for the year entitled "Usapang Buwis-ness: Pagsimula ng Negosyo at Tamang Pagbubuwis" on 10 December 2023 at the Embassy's Migrant Workers Resource Center.
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January 04, 2024
PHILIPPINES AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA DISCUSS ADVANCEMENT AND PROTECTION OF MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES AND FILIPINO-KOREAN YOUTH
26 December 2023, Seoul. Undersecretary for Migrant Workers' Affairs Eduardo Jose De Vega met with Assistant Minister Park Namsook at the ROK Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) on 26 December 2023 to discuss the advancement and protection of multicultural families and Filipino-Korean youth living in South Korea. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega also joined the meeting.
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December 30, 2023
Philippines Re-Affirms Close Engagement with Korea in S&T and ICT
21 December 2023, Seoul. The Philippines participated in the ROK Ministry of Science and ICT Policy Day for international partners.
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