October 23, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WELCOMES PHILIPPINE SPACE AGENCY (PHILSA) DELEGATION IN KOREA
22 October 2025, Seoul – Ambassador-designate H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received the courtesy call of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) delegation on 15 October 2025 at the 2nd Floor Sentro Rizal Conference Room of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. She was joined by Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza and the Economic Section during the call.
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October 23, 2025
DEPUTY SPEAKER FERJENEL BIRON CALLS ON PH AMBASSADOR TO KOREA, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PH-ROK INITIATIVES
16 October 2025 - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, received Deputy Speaker Ferjenel G. Biron during a courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 16 October 2025, where he reaffirmed his strong support for Philippines–Republic of Korea relations.
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October 23, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE IN GIMHAE, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
18 October 2025, Gimhae, Republic of Korea. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul conducted a two-day consular outreach mission in Gimhae-si, Republic of Korea from 18 to 19 October 2025, led by Consul Flaureen D. Dacanay. The consular team provided a total of 176 consular and Assistance-to-Nationals services to members of the Filipino community, including e-passport applications, notarials, civil registration, and Embassy ID, among others.
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October 23, 2025
PH EMBASSY EMPOWERS PERSONNEL THROUGH SURVIVAL BAKING CLASS FEATURING FILIPINO INGREDIENTS
16 October 2025 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, in cooperation with the Migrant Workers’ Office in Seoul, held a Survival Baking 101 course for its personnel and attached services as part of its Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives on 16 October 2025. The project is a personal initiative of Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez to encourage the development of practical life skills and to support the GAD agenda by challenging gender roles and providing visibility to underrepresented talents in the baking industry. The course was facilitated by Filipina baker Ms. Mayla Alcantara, who generously shared her time, knowledge, and baking expertise as the event’s resource person. During the event, Ambassador-designate Fernandez requested the active participation of all personnel regardless of gender, reinforcing the Embassy’s commitment to fostering gender equality and inclusivity in all its programs. “The participation of men in a skill traditionally associated with women, such as baking, challenges gender stereotypes and promotes shared responsibility in learning essential life skills,” the Ambassador-designate remarked. The session, hosted by Mr. Jay-ar Casabar, Post’s GAD Alternate Focal Officer, focused on building self-reliance through practical, skills-based learning in an inclusive environment. In line with efforts to promote Filipino culture and products, the course featured well-loved ingredients such as ube (purple yam), a staple in Filipino cuisine, and bananas, one of the Philippines’ top agricultural exports to South Korea. By incorporating these into the baking class, the initiative not only introduced practical culinary skills but also reinforced cultural identity and supported economic diplomacy through the soft promotion of Philippine products. Ambassador-designate Fernandez awarded Ms. Alcantara with a Certificate of Appreciation in sincere recognition of her valuable contribution and generosity in sharing her expertise during the class. The Survival Baking 101 course reflects the Embassy’s continuing commitment to the principles of GAD by empowering individuals with life-enhancing skills, while simultaneously celebrating Filipino heritage and supporting the broader promotion of Philippine exports in Korea. END
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October 21, 2025
PH AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DIASPORA WELFARE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN K-RESPECT CAMPAIGN
Seoul, Republic of Korea - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese Fernandez joined members of the diplomatic corps and the Korean National Assembly in a declaration ceremony for the K-Respect Campaign held on 17 October 2025 at the National Assembly in Seoul.
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October 17, 2025
Philippine Embassy Joins the Opening Ceremony of ASEAN Pavilion at 2025 Namdo International Culinary Expo - Mokpo
October 02, 2025, Mokpo, Rep. of Korea — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Pavilion at the 2025 Namdo International Culinary Expo, held in Mokpo, Rep.of Korea.
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October 17, 2025
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN 2025 KOREA-ASEAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CONFERENCE
30 September 2025, Seoul – Philippine Embassy Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 Korea-ASEAN Intellectual Property Cooperation Conference under the theme “AI x IP = New Growth Engines,” held on 25 September 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The conference was organized by the Federation of Intellectual Property Societies (FIPS) and hosted by the ROK Presidential Council on Intellectual Property (PICP).
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October 15, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND MWO-OWWA HOSTS 3RD “KUMUSTAHAN WITH EPS CAREGIVERS” AND MEET & GREET WITH THE AMBASSADOR
28 September 2025, Seoul – On September 28, 2025, the Migrant Workers Office - Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (MWO-OWWA), led by Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, conducted the 3rd "Kumustahan with EPS Caregivers" and Meet and Greet with the New Ambassador. The Ambassador-designate welcomed the caregivers and expressed her gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Ambassador-designate Fernandez highlighted the success of the pilot project and cited the satisfaction of both employers and caregivers with the services provided by Filipino workers. She also acknowledged the initial challenges faced by caregivers but noted that these issues were promptly addressed through collaboration between the Philippine government and the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL).
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October 15, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ATTENDS FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES (FDCP) CHAIRMAN’S DINNER AT THE BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIFF)
20 September 2025, Busan, South Korea — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joined the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), led by Chairman Jose "Joey" Reyes, at the FDCP Chairman’s Dinner held on 20 September 2025 at The Westin Josun Busan.
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October 14, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY RECEIVES COURTESY VISIT OF THE UNION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES (ULAP)
Seoul, Republic of Korea – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul led by Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received the courtesy call of the delegation from the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) on 24 September 2025. ULAP, as recognized by E.O. 351, s. 2004, is the umbrella organization of all leagues of local government units (LGUs) and leagues and federations of local elective and appointive officials. It serves as the focal representative and mouthpiece of the subnational government in all policy and program platforms to amplify a unified advocacy towards the strengthening of the LGUs into able partners in nation-building.
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October 14, 2025
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO KOREA PRESENTS OPEN COPY OF CREDENTIALS TO ROK FOREIGN MINISTRY
Seoul, Republic of Korea — Philippine Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez presented the open copy of her Letters of Credence to Director General for Protocol Affairs Kwon Jae-hwan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 17 September 2025 marking the commencement of her official duties in the Republic of Korea.
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September 28, 2025
UP LAW DELEGATION UNDERTAKES BENCHMARKING VISIT ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LEGAL EDUCATION IN SOUTH KOREA
21 September 2025, Seoul, Republic of Korea – A 50-member delegation from the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law, led by Associate Dean Paolo Emmanuel S. Tamase and former UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, paid a courtesy call at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, where they were warmly received by Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez.
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September 19, 2025
PHILIPPINES CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE COMPETITION AND STRATEGIC COOPERATION AT SEOUL DEFENSE DIALOGUE 2025
Seoul, Republic of Korea — At the 2025 Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD), Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro called on the international community to embrace responsible competition, uphold international law, and prioritize inclusive security mechanisms in addressing today’s most pressing geopolitical challenges. Participating in the high-level forum under the theme “Confronting Geopolitical Challenges: Building Peace through Cooperation,” Teodoro emphasized the urgency of strengthening multilateral institutions and promoting dialogue amid global instability. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Deputy Head of Mission Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza, supported the Secretary and his delegation throughout the dialogue.
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September 16, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN KOREA WELCOMES NEW AMBASSADOR
Seoul, Republic of Korea - The Philippine Embassy in Korea welcomed its new Ambassador, Her Excellency Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Chief of Mission Class I, who arrived in Seoul on 15 September 2025 to formally assume her post as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea. She was accompanied by her spouse, the Honorable Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III, Director General of the Foreign Service Institute.
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September 08, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WELCOMES KDIS-DAP INTERNATIONAL SHUTTLE COURSE ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DELEGATES
04 September 2025, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza, welcomed Former Senator Francis Tolentino, local chief executives and national government officials participating in the International Shuttle Course (ISC) on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector program of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management (KDIS) on 02 September 2025. During their visit, the delegation were given a brief overview by Embassy officials of the relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. In his remarks, CDA a.i. Mendoza acknowledged the important role of local government units in strengthening engagement with other countries. “Diplomacy begins where our people live, in our towns, cities and provinces. It begins with our local government officials who build the trust and confidence of citizens every single day. In several cases, domestic policy informs foreign policy,” he said. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario presented an overview of PH-ROK relations covering key aspects of bilateral relations and shared ROK’s best practices in digital transformation that may be applied by local government units in the Philippines. Former Senator Tolentino, Mission Leader of DAP-ISC, reaffirmed the outstanding relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. During his term as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator Tolentino provided instrumental support for the bilateral free trade agreement and defense procurement projects between both nations. As the proponent of the DAP Adaptive Governance and Innovation for Local Executives (AGILE) Program, the former Senator encouraged the delegates to continue working for a better and connected Philippines. Professor Hai-young Yun, Assistant Dean of External Relations of KDIS expressed appreciation for the support extended by the Embassy to its programs, stressing the important role the latter plays in helping delegates gain a deeper understanding of the multi-faceted relations between the Philippines and the ROK. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul continues to emphasize the importance of sub-national diplomacy by supporting capacity-building and knowledge-exchange activities such as DAP-ISC. By focusing on digital transformation and innovation in governance, the DAP-ISC program harnesses ROK leadership in technology for public service delivery and helps local government units translate these lessons into context with strategies that will empower communities and make cities more efficient, responsive and future-ready. END
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