December 26, 2023
Embassy Holds Event for Non-Resident Ambassadors to the Philippines
13 December 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul hosted an evening reception for non-resident Ambassadors to the Philippines based in the Republic of Korea to renew ties and to welcome newly-accredited envoys who presented their credentials in the Philippines in 2023.
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December 21, 2023
PHILIPPINES FIRST PRIZE WINNERS IN THE TALK TALK KOREA CONTEST
30 November 2023. Seoul-The 2023 K-Wave Festival recently held the Talk Talk Korea Contest, an annual international competition organized by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), established to promote Korea's national image and cultural heritage on a global stage. KOCIS is also an affiliate of the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
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December 21, 2023
PHILIPPINES JOINS CALL TO STRENGTHEN CAPACITIES FOR PANDEMIC RESPONSE IN THE WORLD BIO SUMMIT 2023
05 December 2023, Seoul. Philippines participated in the World Bio Summit (WBS) 2023 held from 20 to 21 November 2023 at the Conrad Hotel Seoul. The summit was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organization (WHO) under the theme "Strengthening Capacities for Pandemic Response: Preparation of Workforce, Business and Civil Society," to discuss strategies in response to another potential pandemic and infectious disease threats.
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December 18, 2023
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE AND OVERSEAS VOTER MOBILE REGISTRATION IN CHANGWON AND PYEONGTAEK
03 December 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy conducted consular outreach missions in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam Province, and Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on 22 and 29 October 2023, respectively, with the cooperation of and in partnership with the Filipino organizers of the Migrant Multicultural Festival in Changwon through Ms. Anna Sumayod, and the Pyeongtaek Migrant Welfare Center. Led by Consul General Romulo Victor Israel Jr. and Vice Consul Jill De Dumo-Cornista, the consular teams rendered a total of 29 units of consular and Assistance to Nationals services to members of the Filipino community.
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December 17, 2023
SHIPBUILDING OF THE PHILIPPINE NAVY'S FIRST CORVETTE COMMENCES
04 December 2023, Seoul-Philippine Navy Flag Officer-in-Command VADM Toribio Adaci Jr. PN visited the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Shipyard in Ulsan City on 22 November 2023 for the Keel Laying Ceremony of the Philippine Navy Corvette No. 1, and the Steel Cutting Ceremony of the Philippine Navy Corvette No. 2. The Keel Laying and Steel Cutting ceremonies formally commemorate and recognize the beginning of the ship building process. Attended by senior officials and dignitaries from both sides, it demonstrates the strong defense modernization partnership of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. During the visit, VADM Adaci conveyed the Philippine Navy's strong expectations and determination for the successful completion of the Corvette Acquisition Program with the Republic of Korea.
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December 15, 2023
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND SAFETY SEMINAR IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN (VAWC) FROM 25 NOVEMBER TO 12 DECEMBER 2023
03 December 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul spearheaded by its Gender and Development (GAD) Unit conducted a Situational Awareness and Safety Seminar for the members of the Filipino Community in the Republic of Korea on 03 December 2023 at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Embassy. The seminar is in observance of the Presidential Proclamation No. 1172 s. 2006 on the "18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women in the Philippines" from 25 November to 12 December 2023 and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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December 15, 2023
PH EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN UN WOMEN SPECIAL LECTURE ON ENGAGING MEN FOR ENDING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
03 December 2023, Seoul. As part of the Philippines' advocacy for inclusive gender and development and in observance of the 18-day campaign to end Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), the Gender and Development (GAD) section of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul participated in a special lecture on "Engaging Men for Ending Gender-Based Violence" on 30 November 2023 organized by the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality (the Center) in the Republic of Korea.
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December 12, 2023
PHL MENTOR AND DELEGATES PARTICIPATE IN 2023 YOUTH CAMP FOR ASEAN & FRIENDS' ENGAGEMENT (YCAFE)
4December 2023, Seoul. Philippine mentor Dr. Joeffrey M. Calimag and delegates Diana Kassandra Almarez, Albertine June Din, Symon Dela Cruz, John Axel Orencia, and Christine Joy Pacilan, participated in the 2023 Youth Camp for ASEAN & Friends' Engagement (YCAFE) held from November 27 to December 2, 2023 in Seoul and Busan, South Korea.
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December 11, 2023
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS BRIEFING FOR LOCAL EXECUTIVES AND LGU OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2023 COURSE ON LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATION FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
03 December 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul welcomed the Philippine delegation comprised of local chief executives and officials from local government units (LGUs) on 28 November 2023 who are in the Republic of Korea to participate in the 2023 Course on Local Governance and Innovation for Local Economic Development organized by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), in cooperation with the Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management. The course is part of the implementation of the Adaptive Governance and Innovation for Local Executives or AGILE program initiated by Senator Francis N. Tolentino which aims to enhance the skills of local chief executives towards implementation of key governmental functions.
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December 10, 2023
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND THE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STEAM DISCUSS EDUCATION COOPERATION
03 December 2023, Seoul. Officials from the Foundation for the Advancement of STEAM (FAS) led by Executive Director Iris Yang and External Affairs Advisor Dongsan Shin called on Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega on 27 November 2023.
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December 07, 2023
PHILIPPINES INKS MOU ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT COOPERATION WITH THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
3December 2023, Seoul-The Philippines, led by Secretary of Budget and Management Amenah F. Pangandaman, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Public Procurement Cooperation with the Republic of Korea on 1 December 2023 in Seoul. The partnership between the Philippines' Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Republic of Korea Public Procurement Service (PPS) will allow both nations to exchange ideas and explore innovative strategies that will transform the Philippine procurement landscape and improve bureaucratic efficiency.
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December 06, 2023
PHL EMBASSY CONDUCTS FIRST POST ARRIVAL ORIENTATION SEMINAR AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FILIPINO MARRIAGE MIGRANTS IN BUSAN AND SEOUL
26 November 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy conducted its first Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) and Mentorship Program for Filipino Marriage Migrants in Busan and Seoul, South Korea, on 25 and 26 November 2023, respectively.
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December 05, 2023
OFWS IN SOUTH KOREA GRADUATE FROM EMBASSY SKILLS TRAINING FOR REINTEGRATION
21 November 2023, Seoul - 209 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) graduated as part of the 2nd batch of the 2023 Livelihood Skills Training for Reintegration Program organized by the Philippine Embassy and the Migrant Workers Office-Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (MWO-OWWA) in Seoul. The graduation ceremony was held on 12 November 2023 at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Embassy.
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December 03, 2023
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN THE WORLD POLICE UNIFORMS EXHIBITION HELD AT THE BLUE HOUSE AND ORGANIZED BY THE MULTICULTURE MUSEUM
22 November 2023. Seoul - The World Police Uniforms Exhibition held at the Blue House (former Presidential office and residence) in Seoul and organized by the Seoul Multiculture Museum featured uniforms of the Philippine National Police. The exhibition was held in commemoration of National Police Day in Korea with Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol viewing the exhibition along with other senior government officials.
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November 29, 2023
THE AUTHORITY OF THE FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN (AFAB) CONDUCTS BUSINESS MISSION TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
23 November 2023, Seoul. The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) led by its Administrator and CEO Mohammed Hussein P. Pangandaman, organized a business Mission to the Republic of Korea from 15 to 17 November 2023 to promote its expansion areas and new services specifically to bring in advanced technologies like AI, Blockchain and Software Development. In coordination with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Seoul, AFAB delegates met with key players in the Korean Advance Technology sectors like the Korea Blockchain Enterprise Promotion Association, Korea Blockchain Industry Promotion Association, Korea Fintech Industry Association and the Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea. Other activities include a benchmarking tour at the Busan Port, attendance at the Innovative Middle Market Conference 2023 and a meeting with Samsung Climate Control, a manufacturing company in Changwon.
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