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January 05, 2026
PH Embassy in Seoul Highlights support for Filipino Scholars at 2025 GKS Year-End Party

17 December 2025, Seoul, Republic of Korea - The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea reaffirmed its support for Filipino scholars and international academic cooperation through its participation in the 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Year-End Party, organized by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED).

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January 05, 2026
PH Embassy in Seoul Congratulates Filipino Graduates at 2025 KDI School Commencement Ceremony

12 December 2025, Sejong City, Republic of Korea — Her Excellency Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea, attended the 2025 Commencement Ceremony of the KDI School of Public Policy and Management (KDIS), where she congratulated Filipino students for their academic achievements.

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January 05, 2026
PH Embassy in Seoul Participates in the 14th Global Korea Awards

27 November 2025- Seoul, Republic of Korea — Her Excellency Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea participated in the 14th Global Korea Awards, organized by The Korea Times, on 27 November 2025 at the Korea Press Foundation in Seoul.

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January 05, 2026
WOMEN AMBASSADORS REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA WITH MOFA VICE MINISTER KIM JINA

29 December 2025, Seoul. Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, together with women Ambassadors accredited to the Republic of Korea, met with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Jina on 17 December 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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December 30, 2025
PH ADVANCES PRIORITIES FOR ASEAN 2026 AT MOFA AND ASEAN MEMBER STATES MEETING IN SEOUL

29 December 2025, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, attended the meeting between ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Cecilia Eui-hae Chung and Ambassadors of ASEAN Member States (AMS), held on 3 December 2025 at the Lotte Hotel, Seoul.

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December 30, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND KNIGHTS OF RIZAL-KOREA CHAPTER COMMEMORATE 129TH MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE P. RIZAL

30 December 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul and the Knights of Rizal – Korea Chapter held a solemn wreath offering to commemorate the 129th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, with this year’s theme as “Rizal: Sa Pagbangon ng mga Mamamayan, Aral at Diwa Mo ang Tunay na Gabay” (Rizal: As Our People Rise, Your Teachings and Wisdom Guide Our Way).

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December 18, 2025
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL THROUGH THE MWO–OWWA SOUTH KOREA HONORS 360 OFW GRADUATES AT 2025 SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATION CEREMONY

December 7, 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in South Korea, successfully held the 2025 Skills Training Program Graduation Ceremony on December 7, 2025, at the Ramada by Wyndham Seoul Dongdaemun, celebrating the achievements of 360 Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) graduates who completed various livelihood and skills training courses throughout the year.

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December 14, 2025
PINOY ISKOLARS SA KOREA (PIKO) VISITS THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY - HIGHLIGHTS MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, ACADEMIC INITIATIVES AND STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

07 December 2025, Seoul – The Filipino student organization Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea (PIKO) paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez today at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. The meeting provided an opportunity for the scholars to share updates on the organization’s recent accomplishments and upcoming programs.

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December 11, 2025
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR BERNADETTE THERESE C. FERNANDEZ PRESENTS HER CREDENTIALS TO REPUBLIC OF KOREA PRESIDENT LEE JAE MYUNG

11 December 2025- Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez presented her credentials to His Excellency Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea, at the Yongsan Presidential Office of the Republic of Korea on 11 December 2025. She was accompanied by Defense Attache Colonel Don Templonuevo of the Philippine Army. 

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December 10, 2025
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SEMINAR PARA SA MGA OFWs SA SOUTH KOREA, MATAGUMPAY NA PINANGUNAHAN NG EMBAHADA

23 Nobyembre 2025, Seoul, South Korea. Matagumpay na isinagawa ng Embahada ng Pilipinas, sa pamamagitan ng Migrant Workers Office (MWO) at Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) South Korea, ang “Mental Health Awareness Seminar para sa mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sa Korea” noong Nobyembre 23, 2025 sa 3rd floor ng MWO–OWWA Building. Ang programa ay bahagi ng patuloy na adbokasiya ng Embahada na pangalagaan ang kabuoang kapakanan at kalusugan, kasama ang pangkaisipan, ng mga Pilipinong manggagawa sa South Korea.

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December 08, 2025
PHILIPPINES REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY (WPS) AGENDA

27 November 2025, Seoul. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro delivered congratulatory remarks at the “7th International Conference on Action with Women and Peace (AWP)” hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea on 13 November 2025 at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul. The conference was held under the theme “WPS@25: Priorities and Innovation for the Future” which also marks the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, which seeks to protect women in conflict situations and expand their participation in peacebuilding processes. 

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December 07, 2025
KEYS DELEGATES CALL ON PH AMBASSADOR FOR YMUN KOREA 2025

27 November 2025 – PH Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez warmly received a delegation from KEYS School Manila, composed of nineteen Grade 10 students and three faculty advisers, during a courtesy call at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room of the Chancery on 27 November 2025.

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December 03, 2025
PH EMBASSY IN KOREA SUPPORTS 14TH PH-ROK COAST GUARD BILATERAL MEETING, STRENGTHENING MARITIME COOPERATION

Incheon, Republic of Korea – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul participated in the 14th Bilateral Meeting between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) held in Incheon on 26 November 2025. 

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December 02, 2025
PH AMBASSADOR DELIVERS CONCLUDING LECTURE ON DYNAMISM OF PH-ROK STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AT BUSAN UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES

Busan, Republic of Korea – Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez delivered the concluding lecture of a series on Philippines–Republic of Korea (ROK) relations at the Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) on 19 November 2025. The event brought together students of the Philippine Studies and International Studies programs, Filipino professors based in southern Seoul, and members of the Filipino community in Busan and surrounding areas.

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December 01, 2025
LAUNCH OF BRP RAJAH LAKANDULA HIGHLIGHTS STRONG PH-ROK DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP

Ulsan, Republic of Korea – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese Fernandez, joined the official launching of the BRP Rajah Lakandula on 20 November 2025 at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, highlighting the expanding strategic and economic significance of the Philippine–Republic of Korea defense partnership, particularly in the area of defense industrial cooperation.  Representing the Philippines in the ceremony were Navy Vice Commander MGen Edwin E. Amadar, AFP Vice Chief of Staff LtGen Jimmy D. Larida, and Defense Procurement Service Chief Atty. Effie R. Agsaoay. The Ambassador-designate was also accompanied by officers of the Embassy, First Secretary and Consul Flaureen Dacanay, Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario, and Philippine Defense Attaché to the ROK Col. Don Templonuevo. HD HHI was led by President/COO of Naval & Medium Size Ship Building Business Unit Joo Wonho. In his remarks, Vice Commander Amadar emphasized that the vessel’s launch demonstrates the Philippine Navy’s commitment to a modern, credible, and self-reliant force capable of safeguarding national and regional stability. He also highlighted that the OPV program reflects the growing trust and cooperation between the Philippines and the ROK, built on shared values and a vision for long-term peace and security. Designed for long-range and sustained operations, the BRP Rajah Lakandula will support anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, disaster relief, and extended patrols across the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, significantly expanding Philippine maritime security coverage. Ambassador-designate Fernandez, in a ceremonial toast, reaffirmed that defense cooperation with the Republic of Korea is now an essential pillar of bilateral relations. She emphasized that naval modernization not only strengthens the Philippines’ security posture but also stimulates economic activity, facilitates technology partnerships, and supports Filipino workers in the ROK’s shipbuilding sector. In her discussions with HHI leadership, the Ambassador-designate commended the early delivery of Philippine vessels and underscored the importance of worker welfare and sustained defense industrial cooperation. The BRP Rajah Lakandula launch is a tangible example of how strategic defense partnerships can deliver both security capabilities and long-term economic value. The Philippine Embassy will continue to advance these priorities as part of its broader mandate to strengthen PH–ROK strategic partnership in the years ahead. END

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