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October 26, 2026
FILIPINO ENTERPRISE LAKAT BY CREATIVE DEFINITIONS AWARDED BEST OF THE BEST AT THE SEOUL DESIGN AWARD 2026

14 October 2026, Seoul – Filipino social enterprise Lakat by Creative Definitions has received the Main Seoul Design Award at Seoul Design Week 2026 for its innovative Lakat Sustainable Sneakers made from pineapple leaf waste, earning international recognition for a design approach that brings together sustainability, local craftsmanship, and inclusive livelihoods.

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October 26, 2026
AMBASSADOR FERNANDEZ MEETS WITH WELOVEU FOUNDATION OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS HUMANITARIAN COOPERATION

15 October 2026, Seoul - Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with Dr. Lee Seung An, Executive Director of the International WeLoveU Foundation (WeLoveU), and Mr. Na Byung Hyun to discuss potential avenues for humanitarian cooperation in support of Filipinos affected by natural disasters.

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October 23, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WELCOMES INCOMING PHILIPPINE DEFENSE AND ARMED FORCES ATTACHÉ TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

19 October 2026, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul warmly welcomes incoming Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Captain Aldrin A. Gacusan (PN) GSC at the Philippine Embassy during his courtesy call on Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez. He was accompanied by outgoing Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Col. Don D. Templonuevo PA (GSC). 

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October 23, 2026
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN 2026 MULTICULTURAL HARMONY FESTIVAL IN GOYANG CITY

17 October 2026, Goyang City - Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez led the Filipino community in Goyang City in representing the Philippines during the 2026 Multicultural Harmony Festival.

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October 22, 2026
THE PHILIPPINES REPRESENTS THE ASEAN COMMITTEE IN SEOUL DURING THE ASEAN-KOREA SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION PROGRAM

Gyeongju City, Republic of Korea - At the invitation of the ASEAN-Korea Centre, Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez represented the ASEAN Committee in Seoul (ACS) at the ASEAN-Korea Sustainable Innovation Program in Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk Province on 8 October 2026.

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October 20, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR, UNICEF REPRESENTATIVE DISCUSS CHILD WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

SEOUL, Republic of Korea — Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with UNICEF Philippines Representative Kyungsun Kim on 15 October 2026 to discuss continued development cooperation, child protection, and opportunities to strengthen support for vulnerable children and communities in the Philippines.

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October 20, 2026
BRP RAJAH JUMABON LAUNCH HIGHLIGHTS FILIPINO CONTRIBUTIONS TO PH-ROK MARITIME PARTNERSHIP

ULSAN, Republic of Korea, 13 October 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea (ROK) joined the launching of the future BRP Rajah Humabon, the Philippine Navy’s third Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, celebrating another milestone in Philippines–ROK defense modernization cooperation while recognizing the Filipinos whose skills and service contribute to safeguarding Philippine seas.

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October 19, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY JOINS ROK’S HISTORIC NURI ROCKET LAUNCH, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SPACE COOPERATION

GOHEUNG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joined the Republic of Korea (ROK) in marking another milestone in its space development program following the successful fifth launch of the domestically developed Nuri rocket on 7 October 2026 at the Naro Space Center in Goheung. 

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October 18, 2026
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND MWO-OWWA KOREA EMPOWERS FILIPINO WORKERS THROUGH PALIT-VISA SEMINAR AND KIIP INFORMATION SESSION

12 October 2026, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) - OWWA Korea, in partnership with the Itaewon Global Village Center (IGVC), conducted the “Palit-Visa Seminar & KIIP Information Session” on 11 October 2026 at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy. The Palit-Visa Seminar was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing Filipino workers to participate both in person and online via Zoom, while the KIIP Information Session was held in person.

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October 15, 2026
PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS “IMPROVING OUR SERVE” WORKSHOP TO STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Seoul, 09 October 2026 - The Philippine Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to delivering efficient and effective public service in support of its mandate to serve Filipinos and advance Philippine interests in the Republic of Korea during the recently concluded Organization Development and Institution Building (ODIB) Exercise entitled "Improving Our Serve" held on 09 October 2026 at the Embassy.

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October 12, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY STRENGTHENS PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES

Seoul, 05 October 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul conducted a Public Diplomacy Seminar for Embassy personnel and attached agencies to strengthen their strategic communications capabilities and enhance the effective delivery of Philippine government policies, priorities, and advocacies to the Filipino community, the Republic of Korea, and international audiences.

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October 11, 2026
PHILIPPINES REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TOWARDS SECURE, INCLUSIVE HUMAN CENTERED DIGITAL FUTURE

Seoul, 30 September 2026 – Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Atty. Sarah Maria Q. Sison led the Philippine participation in the 12th Global ICT Leadership Forum: Actionable AX Partnerships for Global Digital Shared Prosperity, highlighting the Philippine government’s digital transformation initiatives and cooperation opportunities with the Republic of Korea and regional partners. 

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October 06, 2026
PH EMBASSY JOINS DIPLOMATIC CORPS AT UNESCO-INSCRIBED 2026 ANDONG MASK DANCE FESTIVAL

ANDONG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA — Reinforcing sub-national diplomatic ties and cultural cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, the Embassy of the Philippines in Seoul highlighted its enduring partnership with Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and the City of Andong during the 2026 Andong Mask Dance Festival.

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October 02, 2026
KNIGHTS OF RIZAL KOREA HOLDS KNIGHTHOOD, ELEVATION, EXALTATION AND CONFERMENT CEREMONIES AT THE SENTRO RIZAL

Seoul, 29 September 2026 — The Knights of Rizal Korea held today solemn knighthood, elevation, exaltation, and conferment ceremonies at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.

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September 23, 2026
PHILIPPINES PROMOTES RETIREMENT AND LONG-STAY DESTINATIONS AT 49TH INTERNATIONAL EMIGRATION & INVESTMENT FAIR

Seoul, 19 September 2026 – The Philippines participated in the 49th International Emigration & Investment Fair, held from 19 to 20 September 2026 at COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea, showcasing various retirement and long-stay destinations as well as the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) for foreign retirees.

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