EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

News, Announcement, Statement tagged with "Filipino Community in Korea"

September 04, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE IN JEJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

30 August 2025, Jeju. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul conducted a two-day consular outreach mission in Jeju-si, Jeju-do from 30 to 31 August 2025, led by Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza. The consular team provided a total of 54 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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September 05, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HOLDS 2025 PALARONG PINOY AND FAMILY DAY IN JEJU, SOUTH KOREA

31 August 2025, Jeju, South Korea — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul successfully held the 2025 Palarong Pinoy and Multicultural Family Day on 31 August 2025 at the Shimin Bokji Citizens Welfare Town Plaza in Jeju-si, South Korea. This vibrant event is part of the Embassy’s ongoing cultural diplomacy and community engagement efforts aimed at fostering unity and cultural pride among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Filipino marriage migrants, and multicultural families in South Korea.

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October 01, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: CONSULAR OUTREACH IN GIMHAE, 18-19 OCTOBER 2025

The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino community that it will conduct a Consular Outreach in Gimhae on 18 October 2025 (12:00 NN-7:00 PM)  and 19 October 2025 (9:00 AM-12:00 NN) at FASIGKO Office - 2nd floor, 956-4 Dongsang-dong, Gimhae-si (김해시 동상동 956-4번지 2층.

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October 23, 2025
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS THE “OWWA CUP: 2025 CHESS GRAND PRIX” IN KOREA

19 October 2025. Seoul, Republic of Korea - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), successfully hosted the First OWWA Cup: 2025 Chess Grand Prix at the Hana Bank Head Office, in partnership with the Philippine E9 Chess Club and KEB Hana Bank.

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November 16, 2025
Imbitasyon: “Hindi Nakikita, Hindi Naririnig / Screen Safe, Self Safe”, 23 November 2025

Halina’t makiisa sa isang hybrid awareness session para sa ating mga pamilyang Pilipino sa Korea, na naglalayong palawakin ang kaalaman tungkol sa online safety at gender-based violence sa digital spaces. Experts will be sharing insights and practical tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe online.

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November 26, 2025
ADVISORY: WARNING AGAINST ILLEGAL LOAN-SHARKING SCHEMES TARGETING FOREIGN WORKERS

The Philippine Embassy, through its Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Korea, wishes to inform all Overseas Filipino Workers of a recently uncovered large-scale illegal loan-sharking operation that victimized more than 9,000 foreign workers across the country.

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November 29, 2025
EMPOWERMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA: EMBASSY CHAMPIONS PROTECTION AGAINST TECH-BASED GENDER VIOLENCE

23 November 2025, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through its Gender and Development (GAD) Unit, successfully conducted a Digital Safety and Awareness Forum aimed at equipping the Filipino community in the Republic of Korea with the knowledge and tools to prevent and respond to Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). Held on 23 November 2025, the event addressed a broad spectrum of digital risks, while promoting responsible digital citizenship and awareness of online rights. The forum forms part of the global observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (25 November–12 December), highlighting digital safety as an essential pillar of anti-VAWC initiatives.

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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 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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