August 20, 2023
AMBASSADOR DIZON-DE VEGA HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF CITY-TO-CITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DURING CALL OF CITYNET OFFICIALS
7August 2023, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega highlighted the importance of city-to-city partnerships in achieving sustainable development goals and mitigating the impact of climate change during the courtesy call of CityNet CEO Kim JeongKee and CityNet Officials at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 7 August 2023. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen partnerships between cities in the Republic of the Philippines and CityNet in Korea.
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August 17, 2023
PH EMBASSY WITH PH E-9 CHESS CLUB HOLD 2ND BLITZ CHESS TOURNAMENT
30 July 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy together with the E-9 Chess Club held the 2nd Blitz Chess Tournament at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy, on 30 July 2023. Attended by at least 25 chess players and licensed arbiters, the event showcased the skills of Overseas Filipino Workers in the game of chess. EPS Renato Samano, Jr., took home the championship, followed by Danny Lasam, Recca Joel Carcueva, Kim Hyo Jin and Emerson Mendoza.
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August 16, 2023
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE AND OVERSEAS VOTER MOBILE REGISTRATION IN HYEHWADONG, SEOUL
31 July 2023, Hyehwadong, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy conducted a consular outreach mission on 31 July 2023 in Hyehwadong, Seoul, with the cooperation of and in partnership with JIL-Korea. Led by Consul General Romulo Victor Israel Jr., the consular team rendered 44 units of consular and Assistance to Nationals services to members of the Filipino community.
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August 14, 2023
VICE PRESIDENT SARA ZIMMERMAN DUTERTE MEETS ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER KIM JINPYO
24 July 2023, Seoul. Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio welcomed ROK Speaker Kim Jin Pyo to her office on 25 July 2023. Both sides had a productive discussion on key priorities of PH-ROK relations, especially socio-cultural cooperation in education and people-to-people relations. Speaker Kim and Vice President Duterte discussed the importance of elevating the PH-ROK bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, in time for the 75th anniversary of friendship between the two nations. Speaker Kim also recalled the bravery of the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea who fought during the Korean War and the important role of Filipinos in the history of Korea.
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August 10, 2023
MEMBERS OF THE SENATE LED BY SENATE PRESIDENT ZUBIRI MEETS KOREA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER KIM JINPYO
25 July 2023, Seoul. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri welcomed National Assembly Speaker Kim Jinpyo at the Office of the Senate of the Philippines on 25 July 2023. Both sides discussed the long-standing close relations between the Philippines and Korea, veterans affairs cooperation, active economic development projects, and elevating the ties between our two countries to a strategic partnership.
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August 10, 2023
MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE LED BY SPEAKER ROMUALDEZ WELCOMES ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER KIM JINPYO TO THE PHILIPPINES
24 July 2023, Seoul. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez hosted a luncheon for National Assembly Speaker Kim Jinpyo at the House of Representatives, Batasan Hills on 24 July 2023. ROK Speaker Kim Jinpyo was in Manila for an Official Visit from 23-25 July 2023.
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August 09, 2023
ROK SPEAKER KIM JINPYO OFFERS A WREATH AT THE KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL PYLON, LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI
24 July 2023, Seoul. Korean National Assembly House Speaker Kim Jinpyo paid tribute to the members of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) who fought during the Korean War and offered a wreath at the Korean War Memorial Pylon, Libingan ng mga Bayani on 24 July 2023. Philippine Army Chief of Staff MGen. Potenciano Camba was the Military host of the event.
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August 08, 2023
PHILIPPINE CHORALE GROUPS WIN AWARDS AT THE 12TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES IN GANGNEUNG CITY, SOUTH KOREA
20 July 2023, Gangneung, South Korea - After a one-year delay, the 12th World Choir Games (WCG) returned to Korea in 2023 and was held from 3 July to 13 July 2023 at the Gangneung Arena in Gangneung City, Gangwon Province, South Korea. Several Philippine choral groups took active part and showcased the innate musical talent and artistry of Filipinos.
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August 08, 2023
READ: STATEMENT ON THE 5 AUGUST 2023 INCIDENT ON THE AYUNGIN SHOAL
08 August 2023 - China Coast Guard (CCG), People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and Chinese maritime militia vessels took blocking and other aggressive maneuvers, including the use of a water cannon, against Philippine supply boats and coast guard vessels on a routine rotation and resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre today, August 5, in an area approximately 2.9NM from Ayungin Shoal.
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August 07, 2023
SINING TANGLAWAN NG SAN JOSE DEL MONTE PERFORMING GROUP WINS 5TH PLACE IN THE 2023 WORLD CULTURAL DANCE FESTIVAL
23 July 2023, Incheon. The "Sining Tanglawan ng San Jose Del Monte Performing Group" or SINTA, together with the Bulacan City Tourism Office, was awarded a Participation Prize (5th Place) in the recently concluded 2023 World Cultural Dance Festival held at the Jeonbuk National University Cultural Center in Jeonju, South Korea. The group showcased the distinct and colorful Filipino traditional dances with the theme of "Tanglawan Festival."
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August 04, 2023
PH JOINS ROUNDTABLE ON FACILITATING GLOBAL NET-ZERO WITH ROK MINISTER FOR TRADE AHN DUKGEUN
21 JULY 2023 - Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega shared Philippine priorities on climate change cooperation with the Republic of Korea at a roundtable on facilitating global net-zero organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy on 21 July 2023. The meeting was chaired by ROK Minister of Trade Ahn Dukgeun.
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August 04, 2023
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR DIZON-DE VEGA ATTENDS MEETING WITH K-WATER CEO MR. YUN SEOG-DAE ON THE SIDELINES OF THE 4TH ASIA WATER COUNCIL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
26 July 2023 - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, joined officials from the Embassies of Malaysia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Vietnam in a meeting with Mr. Yun Seog-dae, newly appointed CEO of Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-Water), on 07 July 2023 to discuss collaborative projects to strengthen capabilities and technological development in the water sector.
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August 02, 2023
PH AMBASSADOR THERESA DIZON-DE VEGA AND SAMSUNG EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT WON-KYONG KIM DISCUSS BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PHILIPPINES
9 JULY 2023, Seoul - Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Executive Vice President for Global Public Affairs Won-kyong Kim had a productive meeting at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 18 July 2023. Mr. Kim called on the Ambassador to discuss future business and investment opportunities of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd in the Philippines.
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August 02, 2023
AMBASSADOR DIZON-DE VEGA REAFFIRMS STRONG AND DYNAMIC PH-ROK TIES DURING CALL ON NEW ROK MOFA DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN AFFAIRS
19 JULY 2023 - Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega reaffirmed the strong and dynamic ties between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea during her courtesy call on the new MOFA Director General for Southeast Asian Affairs Kim Dongbae on 19 July 2023.
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July 30, 2023
PRESIDENT MARCOS INAUGURATES THE SAMAR PACIFIC COASTAL ROAD PROJECT FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Tacloban City, Philippines - On 14 July 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the inauguration of the Samar Pacific Coastal Road (SPCR) project phase 1 in Northern Samar which was completed after five years of construction. The project was funded by the government of the Republic of Korea through the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM). The PHP1.12 billion SPCR project phase 1 has opened with 11.6-kilometers of concreted road stretch, including three bridges.
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