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HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR NOVEMBER 2025
30 November 2025 (Sunday) – Bonifacio Day (PHL)
Those who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on this date may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s mobile hotline numbers at:
010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)
010-9263-8119 (Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline)
010-6591-6290 (Migrant Workers Office)
010-6598-9338 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)
Thank you.
DFA Statement on DPRK’s Ballistic Missile Launch on 07 November 2025
MANILA 11 November 2025 – The Philippines expresses serious concern and strongly denounces the recent ballistic missile launch 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.
We reiterate our call for the DPRK to promptly cease these activities and abide by all its international obligations, including relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, and to commit to peaceful and constructive dialogue. END
November 13, 2025
PRESIDENT MARCOS HONORS FILIPINO KOREAN WAR VETERANS AT THE UNITED NATIONS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN KOREA
Busan, Republic of Korea - H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, paid tribute to the valor and sacrifice of Filipino soldiers who served in the Korean War (1950–1953) during a solemn visit to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) in Busan on 2 November 2025. President Marcos, accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, was received by Ambassador SUH Jeong-in, Custodian of the UNMCK. Also in attendance were Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office Dave O. Gomez, and Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez. Representing the Government of the Republic of Korea was Minister Kwon Oh-eul of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA). At the Philippine marker within the cemetery grounds, President Marcos laid a wreath and offered prayers in honor of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers who served under the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK). The President paid special tribute to the 116 Filipino servicemen who gave their lives in the line of duty, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their Korean and United Nations comrades in defense of peace, freedom, and democracy. The President also visited the Wall of Remembrance, where he read the names of the fallen Filipino PEFTOK heroes, some of whom hailed from his own hometown, before bowing his head in silent reflection. In the UNMCK guest book, President Marcos wrote:“We honour the Filipino soldiers of PEFTOK who valiantly fought and died shoulder-to-shoulder with their Korean comrades for freedom and democracy. Let us honour their legacy with lives that hold these principles still true. Mabuhay!” Following the ceremony, President Marcos and the First Lady participated in a ceremonial tree-planting at the Garden of the Heads of State, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea and the lasting peace and solidarity forged through shared sacrifice. The visit reaffirmed the Philippines’ enduring commitment to peace, democracy, and international solidarity. It also underscored the shared history and steadfast friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, forged in the crucible of war and strengthened by a common dedication to peace and prosperity. The Philippines was among the first countries to send troops to the Korean Peninsula in 1950, deploying five battalion combat teams under PEFTOK as part of the United Nations Command. The courage and sacrifice of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers remain a proud testament to the Philippines’ unwavering contribution to global peace and security. The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea is the only UN-designated memorial cemetery in the world and serves as the final resting place for over 2,300 soldiers from 14 nations who fought under the UN Command during the Korean War. The Philippines’ participation and continuing remembrance reflect the depth of the two nations’ historical ties and their mutual commitment to the values of democracy and peace. END
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November 11, 2025
PH AMBASSADOR RECEIVES ROK CANDIDATE TO THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, JUDGE JIN HYUN PAIK
SEOUL, 6 November 2025 — Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received Judge Jin Hyun Paik, the Republic of Korea’s candidate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term, during a courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.
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October 30, 2025
SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MA. THERESA P. LAZARO ARRIVES IN KOREA FOR THE APEC MINISTERIAL MEETING
BUSAN, 29 October 2025 — Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro arrived in Busan on 29 October 2025 to participate in the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) to be held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from 29 to 30 October 2025.
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November 14, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Seminar on 23 November 2025, 1:00 to 4:00PM, 3rd Flr, MWO OWWA Building
The Philippine Embassy, through the MWO & OWWA, invites all OFWs to take part in our Mental Health Awareness Seminar on 23 November 2025, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, 3rd Floor, MWO-OWWA Building, #17 Hoenamu-ro, 42-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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November 06, 2025
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR NOVEMBER 2025
Those who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on this date may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
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November 02, 2025
SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) - SEOUL TO OPEN ON 03 NOVEMBER 2025
Following the announcement made by His Excellency, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. during his meeting with the Filipino Community in Busan this week, we are happy to share that the SSS will be ready to render services to our kababayans through its office in the Philippine Embassy in Seoul beginning tomorrow, 3 November 2025.
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Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
Seoul Republic of Korea
80 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Business Hours
Consular Services and Migrant Workers Office (in view of the reorganization of DMW)
Sunday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday, Saturday, and official holidays are non-working days.
