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September 27, 2017
PHL EMBASSY IN SEOUL CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH AND FILCOM FORUM IN JEJU

JEJU CITY, 23 September 2017 ? The Philippine Embassy in South Korea conducted a two-day consular outreach mission in Jeju City, the capital of Jeju province and the largest city on the island of Jeju, on 22 and 23 September 2017.

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September 27, 2017
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee Approves Designation of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area

20 September 2017 - The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved on 07 July 2017 during its 71st session for the Philippine application for the designation of the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (TRNP-PSSA) with the adoption of the MEPC Resolution on the TRNP in the Sulu Sea PSSA.

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September 17, 2017
PH PRESENCE AT ODA CONFERENCE AFFIRMS PH's ROBUST DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH ROK

SEOUL, 14 September 2017-In an affirmation of the close and enduring development partnership between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, Ambassador to ROK Raul S. Hernandez represented the Philippines at the 11th ODA International Conference that was held on 13 September 2017 at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul. This annual event, which was co-hosted by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), was attended by Ambassadors representing the development partner countries of ROK and distinguished officials from international development agencies, financial institutions, government ministries, academe and civil society.

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September 12, 2017
NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF OFFICE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOR OFFICE (POLO) KOREA

Please be informed that starting 17 September 2017 (Sunday), the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) is moving its location to a more spacious office. The new location is at 2nd Floor, 5-19 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (right across the back gate of the Philippine Embassy, Seoul).

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September 06, 2017
CONTINGENCY PLAN OF THE EMBASSY

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to provide all Filipino nationals in the Republic of Korea a copy of the Contingency Plan of the Embassy. The Contingency Plan is intended to serve as a guide on the recommended actions to be taken by the Filipino Community corresponding to each alert level.

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August 29, 2017
PH AGRIBUSINESS INVESTMENT FORUM A ROUSING SUCCESS WITH OFWS IN ROK

SEOUL, 22 August 2017- The Department of Agriculture successfully spearheaded the conduct of a PH Agribusiness Investment Forum for Filipino Overseas Workers in ROK on 13 August 2017 at the President Hotel in Seoul. The venue was filled to overflowing capacity with more than 240 OFWs in attendance during the event.

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August 21, 2017
EMBASSY TEAM SERVES FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN GIMHAE

GIMHAE, 4 August 2017 ? Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Raul S. Hernandez led a team from the Philippine Embassy in conducting a two-day consular outreach mission in Gimhae, a city located 311 kilometers south of Seoul, on 4-5 August 2017.

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July 31, 2017
PH CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT PROMOTION MISSION TO ROK

SEOUL, 26 July 2017- The Undersecretary of the Department of Trade Industry Nora Terrado successfully spearheaded an Investment Promotion Mission along with high-level officials of seven Philippine Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to the Republic of Korea on 18-21 July 2017.

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July 15, 2017
PH DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT MISSION TO ROK

The Philippines' Department of Energy (DOE) under the helm of Secretary Alfonso Cusi was represented by Undersecretary Felix William R. Fuentebella at the "Korea-Asia Energy Cooperation Seminar" that was held on 6 July 2017 at the Plaza Hotel in Seoul.

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July 04, 2017
PHL EMBASSY, MULTICULTURAL MUSEUM EXHIBIT FILIPINO TRADITIONAL WEDDING IN SEOUL

Seoul, 18 June 2017 - In its continuing efforts to promote Philippine culture as well as in advancing multiculturalism awareness in South Korea, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, in partnership with the World Multicultural Museum, organized an exhibition of a traditional Filipino wedding at the St. Benedict Church in Hyehwadong, Seoul.

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June 28, 2017
PH AMBASSADOR TO KOREA WELCOMES KAIST'S OFFER OF ASSISTANCE IN S&T

Seoul, 26 June 2017- PH Ambassador to Korea was among the special guests during the Networking Day hosted by the Korean Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST) for diplomatic missions on 23 June 2017 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul.

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June 20, 2017
PH EMBASSY CELEBRATES 119TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FILIPINOS IN ROK

SEOUL, 11 June 2017 ? A daylong community event, called "Bayanihan sa Korea 2017," was held at the Banpo Hangang Park along the Han River on 11 June 2017 to commemorate the 119th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and the 22nd Migrant Workers Day.

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June 18, 2017
PH EMBASSY IN SEOUL HOLDS PH FOOD FESTIVAL

13 June 2017 - As part of its efforts to promote Philippine arts and culture in South Korea, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, in partnership with the Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel, organized a Philippine Food Festival which showcased the rich, unique cuisine of the country.

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June 12, 2017
SEOUL-BASED DIPLOMATS AND BUSINESSMEN CAPTIVATED BY BORACAY AND MANILA

Seoul, 29 May 2017- Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Raul S. Hernandez led a successful Familiarization Tour of Boracay and Manila on 11-15 May 2017 with 42 participants from the diplomatic and business communities in Seoul. Two reporters from major Korean media outfits, The Korea Times and The Korea Herald, covered the tour.

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June 07, 2017
PH EMBASSY TAKES PART IN THE 2017 WORLD FOOD FESTIVAL

SEOUL, 30 May 2017 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, together with other diplomatic missions and organizations representing nearly 40 countries, participated in the 2017 World Food Festival held on 30 May 2017 at the historic Gwanghwamun Square in the center of downtown Seoul.

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