April 23, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR DELIVERS INAUGURAL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE AT KOREA UNIVERSITY, REAFFIRMS PH-ROK STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
15 April 2026, Seoul. Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez delivered a lecture at the inaugural Korea University Distinguished Lecture Forum (KU DLF) organized by the Korea University - Asiatic Research Institute on 15 April 2026. The event was participated in by professors from Korea University, Hanyang University, Yonsei University and students from Korea University Graduate School.
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April 30, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR AND ROK DEPUTY MINISTER DISCUSS STRENGTHENING PUBLIC DIPLOMACY, CONSULAR AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION
Seoul, 27 April 2026 — Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy and Government Representative for Consular Affairs Lim Sang-Woo at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea on 27 April 2026 to discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.
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May 07, 2026
PH AND ROK STRENGTHEN TIES ON STRATEGIC BUDGETING AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT
29 April 2026, Seoul. Secretary Rolando U. Toledo of the Department of Budget and Management met with Minister Hong Keun Park of the Ministry of Planning and Budget of the Republic of Korea on 31 March 2026 at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, on the sidelines of the Public Expenditure Management Network in Asia (PEMNA) High-Level Plenary Conference. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese Fernandez formed part of the Philippine delegation.
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June 30, 2026
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR ATTENDS DIPLOMATIC CORPS DINNER HOSTED BY PRESIDENT LEE JAE MYUNG
23 June 2026, SEOUL — Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez attended the dinner hosted by ROK President Lee Jae Myung for members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of international organizations at the Nokjiwon Garden of Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) on 23 June 2026. Ambassador Fernandez was honored to be seated at the head table, reflecting the importance accorded to the Philippines as ASEAN Chair in 2026 and as a Strategic Partner of the Republic of Korea.
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July 05, 2026
PH, ROK REAFFIRM STRONG COOPERATION UNDER STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
1 July 2026, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Southeast Asian Affairs Lee Donggy on 19 June 2026 to discuss ways to further advance the Philippines-ROK Strategic Partnership. The meeting reaffirmed the active and wide-ranging cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea across political, economic, development, security, and people-to-people fields. Both sides also exchanged views on ASEAN-ROK cooperation, particularly in light of the Philippines’ role as ASEAN Chair in 2026, and underscored the importance of sustained engagement in advancing shared regional priorities. They were joined by ROK MOFA Desk Officer Park Youngchan and Second Secretary and Consul Reisha Olavario, Head of the Political Section of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. END
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July 08, 2026
PH AND ROK SEEK TO MAXIMIZE BENEFITS OF FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
30 June 2026, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with officials of the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) on 30 June 2026 to discuss the implementation of the Philippines–ROK Free Trade Agreement.
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July 09, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN KOREA CONGRATULATES AMBASSADOR LEE SANGWHA ON CONFERMENT OF THE ORDER OF SIKATUNA
9 July 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea warmly congratulates Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sangwha on the conferment of the Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Datu (Grand Cross, Gold Distinction) by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing Philippines–Republic of Korea relations.
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July 23, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL CONVENES POLICY ROUNDTABLE ON MARITIME COOPERATION AND REGIONAL STABILITY
8 July 2026, Seoul — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul convened a high-level policy roundtable with the Plaza Project on 8 July 2026 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award. The event featured Philippine Undersecretary for Policy Leo M. Herrera-Lim and members of the Plaza Project, a network of approximately 250 senior Korean policy advisers, former government officials, legal practitioners, industry experts, and opinion leaders across seven centers who continue to inform policy discussions within the Republic of Korea.
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July 26, 2026
DILG SECRETARY REMULLA UNDERTAKES OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
SEOUL, 13–14 July 2026 — Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla Jr. undertook an Official Visit to the Republic of Korea to advance Philippines-ROK cooperation on local governance, public safety, disaster management, emergency response, and law enforcement.
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