EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

statement

A Journey of Purpose and Friendship


A Grateful Farewell

After four meaningful years of service in the Republic of Korea, Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega bids farewell. In this message, the Ambassador shares her reflections on the enduring friendship and shared aspirations between our nations. As she takes her leave, the Ambassador does so with gratitude and hope for even stronger ties in the years ahead. Full text of her message below: 

A Journey of Purpose and Friendship

After four meaningful years representing the Republic of the Philippines in the Republic of Korea, it is now time to bid farewell. My tenure as Ambassador has been more than a diplomatic posting. It is a re-affirmation of the deep friendship, rooted in shared sacrifices and values, between Filipinos and Koreans.

It is a relationship that is resilient, strategic, and forward-looking as our countries respond to the challenges and harness the opportunities in building a prosperous and peaceful region.

The milestones of the last few years - 75 years of relations, a Strategic Partnership, a Free Trade Agreement, and other platforms - will foster greater engagement in the years to come.

Maraming salamat, Korea. May our paths meet again. 감사해요

Maria Theresa Dizon-de Vega
Ambassador

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목적과 우정의 여정

필리핀 공화국을 대표하여 대한민국에서 4년 동안 뜻깊은 시간을 보낸 뒤, 이제 작별을 고할 시간이 되었습니다. 대사로서의 임기는 단순한 외교적 직무를 넘어, 필리핀과 한국 간에 함께한 희생과 가치에 뿌리를 둔 깊은 우정을 다시 확인하는 시간이었습니다.
 
양국은 도전을 함께 극복하고 기회를 함께 활용하며, 번영과 평화의 지역을 만들어가며 관계는 더욱 탄탄하고 전략적이며 미래지향적으로 성장하고 있습니다.
 
지난 몇 년간의 주요 성과—수교 75주년, 전략적 동반자 관계, 자유무역협정 및 기타 협력 플랫폼—은 앞으로 더 깊은 교류와 협력을 가능하게 할 것입니다.
 
감사합니다, 대한민국!  다시 만날 수 있기를 바랍니다. 감사해요.
 
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