January 21, 2026
KOREA BASKETBALL LEAGUE (KBL) AND THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY PROMOTE SPORTS DIPLOMACY WITH KBL ALL-STAR “FUTURES DAY” EXHIBITION GAME
17 January 2026, Seoul— Filipino basketball players competing in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) took center stage at the KBL All-Star Game event, Future’s Day, as Team Asia edged Team Rookie, 82–79, in a friendly yet highly competitive exhibition game held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Olympic Park in Seoul. Marked by camaraderie, mutual respect, and sportsmanship, the game underscored the role of basketball in fostering friendship and advancing sports diplomacy between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.
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January 13, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR MEETS CHAIR OF ROK–PH PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP
8 January 2026, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with National Assembly Member Representative Kim Sung-won, Chair of the Republic of Korea–Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, at the National Assembly on 8 January 2026 to discuss strengthening parliamentary exchanges and bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. Chairman Kim reaffirmed his strong support for deepening the Philippines–ROK strategic partnership and outlined prospective engagements with Philippine legislative leaders and business stakeholders. Both sides exchanged views on enhancing economic cooperation, and sustaining people-to-people ties.
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January 12, 2026
PH, ROK REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO CONSULAR COOPERATION AND PROTECTION OF NATIONALS
9 January 2026, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, met with Director General for Consular Affairs Yoon Chuseok of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea to reaffirm the shared commitment of the Philippines and the ROK to the safety and welfare of their nationals. Both sides underscored the importance of close coordination, timely information-sharing, and sustained cooperation between relevant authorities. The meeting builds on the constructive outcomes of the Philippines–ROK Joint Consular Consultation Meeting held in September 2025 in Manila. The meeting reaffirmed the shared resolve of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea to deepen collaboration on consular and public safety matters, reflecting the enduring strength of PH-ROK relations anchored on robust people-to-people ties and a dynamic strategic partnership. END
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January 12, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL VISITS HANGANG RIVER TUNNEL PROMOTION CENTER
11 January 2026, Paju City. Philippine Embassy in Seoul’s Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza together with PTIC-Seoul Commercial Attaché Charmaine Mignon Yalong and the economic section visited the Hangang River Tunnel Promotion Center on 29 December 2025 located in Paju City, Gyeonggi Province. The center is being operated by Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC), a public corporation established in 1969 specializing in the road and transportation sectors in the Republic of Korea.
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January 08, 2026
PH EMBASSY AND HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AFFIRM STRONG PH-ROK NAVAL DEFENSE COOPERATION
Seoul, 7 January 2026 — Officials of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) Executive Vice President Kwon Sik Woo and Senior Sales Manager Kang Donghan called on Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez on 7 January 2026 to reaffirm the strong and growing defense cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, following the successful conclusion of the contract on 26 December 2025 for the construction of two additional frigates for the Philippine Navy.
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January 08, 2026
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN 2025 GYEONGGI WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL FORUM
04 January 2026, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez attended the 2025 Gyeonggi Women’s International Forum, underscoring the Philippines’ strong commitment to women’s empowerment, human rights, and peace-building.
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January 08, 2026
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN ASEAN TRADE FAIR 2025
05 January 2026, Seoul. The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) successfully organized the ASEAN Trade Fair 2025 from 13 to 16 November 2025 at KINTEX, Ilsan, Goyang City, Republic of Korea. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez joined AKC Secretary General Kim Jae-Shin and Ambassadors and representatives of other ASEAN countries at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Trade Fair 2025 on 14 November 2025. Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza and PTIC-Seoul Commercial Attaché Charmaine Mignon Yalong, accompanied Amb. Fernandez during the event.
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January 05, 2026
PH Embassy in Seoul Highlights support for Filipino Scholars at 2025 GKS Year-End Party
17 December 2025, Seoul, Republic of Korea - The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea reaffirmed its support for Filipino scholars and international academic cooperation through its participation in the 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Year-End Party, organized by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED).
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January 05, 2026
PH Embassy in Seoul Congratulates Filipino Graduates at 2025 KDI School Commencement Ceremony
12 December 2025, Sejong City, Republic of Korea — Her Excellency Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea, attended the 2025 Commencement Ceremony of the KDI School of Public Policy and Management (KDIS), where she congratulated Filipino students for their academic achievements.
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January 05, 2026
PH Embassy in Seoul Participates in the 14th Global Korea Awards
27 November 2025- Seoul, Republic of Korea — Her Excellency Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea participated in the 14th Global Korea Awards, organized by The Korea Times, on 27 November 2025 at the Korea Press Foundation in Seoul.
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January 05, 2026
WOMEN AMBASSADORS REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA WITH MOFA VICE MINISTER KIM JINA
29 December 2025, Seoul. Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, together with women Ambassadors accredited to the Republic of Korea, met with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Jina on 17 December 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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December 30, 2025
PH ADVANCES PRIORITIES FOR ASEAN 2026 AT MOFA AND ASEAN MEMBER STATES MEETING IN SEOUL
29 December 2025, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, attended the meeting between ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Cecilia Eui-hae Chung and Ambassadors of ASEAN Member States (AMS), held on 3 December 2025 at the Lotte Hotel, Seoul.
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December 30, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND KNIGHTS OF RIZAL-KOREA CHAPTER COMMEMORATE 129TH MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE P. RIZAL
30 December 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul and the Knights of Rizal – Korea Chapter held a solemn wreath offering to commemorate the 129th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, with this year’s theme as “Rizal: Sa Pagbangon ng mga Mamamayan, Aral at Diwa Mo ang Tunay na Gabay” (Rizal: As Our People Rise, Your Teachings and Wisdom Guide Our Way).
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December 18, 2025
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL THROUGH THE MWO–OWWA SOUTH KOREA HONORS 360 OFW GRADUATES AT 2025 SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATION CEREMONY
December 7, 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in South Korea, successfully held the 2025 Skills Training Program Graduation Ceremony on December 7, 2025, at the Ramada by Wyndham Seoul Dongdaemun, celebrating the achievements of 360 Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) graduates who completed various livelihood and skills training courses throughout the year.
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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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