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May 01, 2013
Philippines wins bid to host trade mission of Korea’s largest importers’ association

Seoul, South Korea. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul reported to the Department that Chairman Shinn Tae-yong of Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) accepted the Philippine offer to host the 2013 summer purchasing mission of KOIMA to the Philippines. In a meeting with Philippine Ambassador Luis Cruz, Chairman Shinn said that the Association will send 200 KOIMA members and their spouses to the Philippines on 17-20 July 2013 to meet with their Filipino counterparts. The Philippine offer was chosen over three other country bids, as the Philippines offered the most favorable hospitality arrangements, in addition to the improving economic conditions in the country.

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August 22, 2012
MOU Signing on Cooperation in the Field of Multicultural Children’s Education

Ambassador Luis T. Cruz witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding among the Republic of Korea, The Philippines, and Viet Nam on Cooperation in the Field of Multicultural Children’s Education, held at the Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Capitol in Daegu, on 14 August 2012.

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July 24, 2012
Philippines Redefines 'fun' at Yeosu Expo

YEOSU – The Philippines expanded the meaning of fun yesterday as it celebrated Philippine National Day at the 2012 Yeosu Expo in South Korea.

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May 21, 2012
EMBASSY CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT SEMINAR IN SOUTH KOREA

The Philippine Investment Promotion Team to South Korea, headed by DTI Undersecretary Cristino L.Panlilio, successfully concluded its three-day mission to campaign for more Korean investments to the Philippines. The team conducted meetings with eight companies in Seoul and outlying areas on 14-16 May 2012.

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April 19, 2012
Kabayao Family Quartet Performs at PhilEmbassy-Seoul

The Embassy of the Philippines in Seoul successfully hosted a musical concert featuring the internationally-acclaimed Kabayao Family Quartet and guest violinist Jimmy Tagala Jr. at the Embassy Multi-purpose Hall, on 17 April 2012.

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April 13, 2012
Filipina-Korean TV Talent Wins a Seat at the Korean Parliament

Philippine-born Korean Jazmine Lee made the Filipinos and other foreign migrants in Korea proud by winning a seat for proportional representation at the 19th Korean National Assembly during the general elections held on April 11.

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April 10, 2012
DOCUMENTARY ON FILIPINO DIASPORA IN KOREA LAUNCHED

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul launched the premiere showing of the 10-minute documentary entitled "History of the Filipino in Korea" during the recent visit of Vice President Jejomar C. Binay to the South Korean capital.

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March 14, 2012
Cooperation in Developing Capacities for the Resettlement and Adaptation of Filipino Marriage Immigrants and Promoting the Empowerment of Immigrant Women

Seoul, South Korea - The Philippines, through the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), and South Korea, through the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today regarding Cooperation in Developing Capacities for the Resettlement and Adaptation of Filipino Marriage Immigrants and Promoting the Empowerment of Immigrant Women.

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February 12, 2012
S. KOREA LIBERALIZES LAW ON REHIRING OF FOREIGN WORKERS

Philippine Ambassador to Seoul Luis T. Cruz reported to the Department that the Korean Parliament recently adopted measures to ease the rehiring of foreign workers who are about to finish their contracts with Korean SMEs under the Employment Permit System (EPS).

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January 31, 2012
Feast of Sto. Niño Celebrated in Bucheon City

The Bucheon Filipino Migrants Community celebrated the feast of Sto. Niño in a grand Sinulog Festival held on 29 January 2012, in Bucheon City.

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November 17, 2011
THREE PH COMPANIES PARTICIPATE IN KOREA 2011 PREMIUM TRADE FAIR

Philippine Ambassador to Seoul Luis T. Cruz reported to the Department that three Philippine companies participated at the two-day Korea 2011 Premium Trade Fair held at COEX, Seoul on 16-17 November 2011. These include EEI Power Corporation, Botikang Pinoy and Chuan Lam Auto Supply.

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November 10, 2011
Philippines Participates at the Korea Food Expo 2011

The Philippine Embassy and the Bureau of Export Trade Promotions (BETP-DTI) led the Philippine participation in the Korea Food Expo 2011, which is being held at COEX Seoul, from 9-12 November 2011.

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September 23, 2011
Philippine Discovery Box at the National Folk Museum of Korea

The Embassy of the Philippines and the National Folk Museum of Korea Children’s Museum unveiled to the Korean public the Philippine Discovery Box at a launching ceremony on 20 September 2011.

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September 12, 2011
PHL, ROK SIGN LOAN ARRANGEMENT FOR LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORT NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROJECTbioclavid wiki bioclavid modic bioclavid til hunde

7 September 2011—The Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed today a loan arrangement for the Laguindingan Airport Air-Navigation System and Support Facilities Supply Project in ceremonies held at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

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September 06, 2011
Philippine Day at the Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2011bioclavid wiki bioclavid modic bioclavid til hunde

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, reported that the Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2011 designated 04 September 2011 as the Philippine Day during its 6th Grand Cultural Festival. The event was highlighted by the inaugural performance of the world class Ballet Manila at the Expo. Ballet Manila will perform until 10September 2011 as the Philippine representative to this year’s World Culture Expo.

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