EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Statements

DFA Statement on Recent Ballistic Missile Launches Conducted by the DPRK

MANILA 14 March 2025 — The Philippines expresses serious concern and strongly denounces the recent ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Such provocative actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region. 

March 14, 2025 Read More

DFA STATEMENT ON THE PHILIPPINES’ EXIT FROM FATF GREY LIST

MANILA 06 March 2025 — The Department of Foreign Affairs welcomes the announcement by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of the Philippines’ exit from the FATF Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring, or Grey List, on 21 February 2025. The whole-of-nation effort, backed by high level political commitment and solid institutional reforms, saw the strengthening of the country’s AML/CFT posture, fulfilling its FATF Action Plan commitments to address strategic deficiencies. This milestone achievement signals a safer and more steady investment climate, as instituted measures result in enhanced confidence in transacting with Philippine institutions, lower interest rates, and reduced possibility of de-risking. The positive impact also extends to the whole Filipino diaspora, which includes OFWs and Filipino permanent and temporary migrants, as it opens up greater opportunities for the inflow of remittances and investments of our countrymen to the Philippines, increasing the participation of our Filipino communities around the world in nation-building, including supporting the Philippine economy's important role in the successful reintegration of our nationals. END

March 09, 2025 Read More

DFA Statement - DPRK's Ballistic Missile Launch on 06 January 2025

MANILA 09 January 2025 - The Philippines expresses serious concern and strongly denounces the continuing ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Such provocative actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region.

January 13, 2025 Read More

DFA STATEMENT ON THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (FTA) BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

MANILA 03 January 2025 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) adds its voice in welcoming the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on 31 December 2024.

January 10, 2025 Read More