ABISO UKOL SA DALAWANG MAGKAHIWALAY NA SUNOG SA SEOUL AT LALAWIGAN NG GYEONGGI, IKA-16 ENERO 2026

Pahayag Ukol sa Aksidente sa Bus sa Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, ika-16 Enero 2026

2025 SPECIAL VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE PROGRAM (SVDP) PARA SA MGA UNDOCUMENTED FOREIGN RESIDENTS

Para sa: Lahat ng Foreign Residents na Walang Legal na Status (Undocumented) Ang Ministry of Justice ng South Korea ay naglulunsad muli ng "Special Voluntary Departure Program" (SVDP) para sa mga dayuhang residente na walang legal na status (undocumented) na nais kusang umalis sa South Korea sa itinakdang panahon. Ito ay nagsimula noong  Disyembre 1, 2025(Lunes) hanggang Pebrero 28, 2026(Sabado). MGA BENEPISYO (BENEFITS):

HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR FEBRUARY 2026

Clients who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on these dates may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, during the month of February 2026.

APPLICATION FOR THE 2026 SPRING GLOBAL ELIM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (GEFS)

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino Community in Korea that the Global Elim Foundation has announced the acceptance of applications for its Scholarship Program for the 2026 Spring Semester (March-July). 

SCHEDULE OF CFO’S 2026 ONLINE KOREA CULTURAL ORIENTATION

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) provides the following schedule of the 2-day Online Korea Cultural Orientation Workshop for spouses of Korean nationals in 2026.

REMINDERS FOR FILIPINOS TRAVELING TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul strongly reminds all Filipino nationals entering the Republic of Korea for tourism purposes to purchase travel insurance. This is essential to cover medical emergency services, provide financial protection, and offer logistical support for unexpected events that may occur before or during the trip.

129TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE RIZAL

Guided by the 2025 theme, “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”) the Philippine Embassy enjoins the Filipino Community in the Republic of Korea to commemorate the 129th Death Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal on 30 December 2025.

2026 Seoul Tech Scholarship Application Now Open

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the public that the Seoul Metropolitan Government, through the Seoul Scholarship Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 Seoul Tech Scholarship Program. The program offers qualified international students the opportunity to pursue STEM master’s degrees at leading universities in Seoul.

Paalala sa mga Overseas Filipinos para sa Overseas Voter Registration

Ang pagpaparehistro ay bukas mula 01 December 2025 hanggang 30 September 2027.✅ 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨?Mga Pilipinong 18 years old pataas (o mag-18 years old pagdating ng 08 May 2028)- Overseas Filipino Workers - Land-based at Seafarers- Immigrants- Dual Citizens📌 𝐀𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐢𝐧?- Valid Philippine Passport or- Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) or- Certificate of Approval for Retention/Reacquisition (para sa Dual Citizens)📍 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨?- Pinakamalapit na Philippine Post sa abroad (Embassy, Consulate, Cultural Office)- Office for Overseas Voting (Extension Office) sa Red Cross Manila Chapter, Intramuros, Manila👉 Maaring i-download ang form dito: https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/2028NLE_OV_RegFormsO mag-fillout online sa iRehistro: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1🗳️ 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐤𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨! 

2026 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO)

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has formally announced the opening of the call for nominations for the 2026 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) starting on 11 December 2025. 

Availability of iRehistro for Overseas Voters (2028 National Elections)

The Commission on Elections – Office for Overseas Voting, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), informs the public that the iRehistro application is now available for overseas voters in connection with the 2028 Philippine National Elections.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Project Term Personnel (PTP) for the Overseas Voter Registration

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is now accepting applications for the position of Project Term Personnel (PTP) for the Overseas Voter Registration for the 2028 Philippine National Elections. The detailed job description, required qualifications and skills for the position are enumerated as follows:

HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR DECEMBER 2025 and JANUARY 2026

Those who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on these dates may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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.