Updates to the Contingency Plan as of 12 April 2013, April 24, 2026Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Seoul Republic of Korea

EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES

SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Updates to the Contingency Plan as of 12 April 2013

We would like to inform the Filipino community that we are still on Alert Level 1 or heightened alertness. The community is advised to remain calm and to continuously monitor developments in South Korea.

Meanwhile, we would like to provide you with some important information to help you prepare in case tensions escalate. In case of an attack, it is important that we first follow the safety procedures ordered by the local government in your area. These safety procedures will apply to both Korean and foreign residents:

When an air-raid warning is issued, turn off gas valves and electrical appliances and go to a nearby shelter;
If you are outside when an air-raid warning is issued, follow safety staff to a nearby shelter. If you cannot find a shelter, hide and protect yourÂself any way you can.
If you are driving, park the car in an empty lot or on the right side of the road and evacuate to a safe place.
Follow the instructions of the National Emergency Management Agency.
Be prepared by checking where the designated shelters are located near your house or workplace, and have medicine kit, emergency items, etc. ready at all times.

It is also important that you know in advance the designated shelters in your own area and to coordinate with your area leaders (please see list below). Once movement from the shelters is allowed, Filipinos are advised to proceed to any of the different convergence areas as identified in the attached assembly points.

This is only advance information and there is no evacuation going on.
Thank you for your cooperation.

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HOTLINE: 010-9263-8119 & 010-9365-2312
POLO SEOUL HOTLINE: 010-4573-6290

LIST OF AREA COORDINATORS (As of 12 April 2013)

Area	Contact Person / Coordinators	Contact Number
SEOUL	Fr. Alvin Parantar Fr. Arvin Mosqueda Sr. Lita Andaya Ms. Maureen Lesino Minister Raymund Pagaduan Arch. Igbert Dumpit Ms. Grace Tadili Park Ms. Joy Secong	010-4323-0870 010-6694-0870 010-4138-0941 010-6389-3725 010-9721-1914 010-8215-1616 010-4172-1152 010-3945-8895
GYEONGGI PROVINCE
ANSAN	Fr. Jun Perez Mr. Marlon Clemente	010-6823-6336 010-5849-3353
SIHEUNG	Fr. Jun Perez Mr. Marlon Clemente	010-6823-6336 010-5849-3353
OSAN	Ptr. Jones Galang	010-2464-0261
SONGTAN
PYEONGTAEK
HWASEONG	Fr. Sandy Banzuela Ms. Marjorie Vidal	010-2066-4983 010-9537-0517
BARAN
SUWON
GWANGJU	Mr. Melvin Montero Mr. Leonard Segovia	010-6874-5484 010-8320-2011
GURI	Sr. Rosa Angelica Libron	010-9982-9584
PAJU	Fr. Cedric Alimbuyong Ms. Mean Hoe	010-7708-7530 010-4745-4927
ILSAN	Ms. Macky Dela Pena Pastor Rosemary Rapanut	010-2318-2057 010-5337-9180
POCHEON	Sr. Lucia Olalia Mr. Edmar Tadeo	010-9498-2754 010-4837-4428
UIJEONGBU	Fr. Cedric Alimbuyong Ms. Myla Ellorando-Hong	010-7708-7530 010-6604-1679
DONGDUCHEON	Fr. Cedric Alimbuyong Ms. Virginita Baccol	010-7708-7530 010-4079-2331
NAMYANGJU Maseok, Cheonmasan	Fr. Cedric Alimbuyong Ms. Virginita Baccol	010-7708-7530 010-4079-2331
YANGJU	Ms. Rosita dela Pena Mr. Donald Abanto	010-6501-0086 031 837-1024
INCHEON	Ms. Fe Kim Ms. Edna Park Ms. Grace Asis	010-9799-2921 010-5298-7009 010-3078-0727
BUCHEON	Pastor Cesar Claudio Ms. Eula Tome-Montesa	010-2897-2203 010-8477-3290
CHUNGCHEONGNAM PROVINCE
CHEONAN	Mr. Jet Fajardo Ms. Jolly Regacho Mr. Jeng Galang	010-378-71073 010-4363-0735 010-8691-4257
DAEJEON	Ms. Leian Bartolome	010-3322-7081
GYEONGSANGNAM PROVINCE
BUSAN	Ms. Myrna Barredo Mr. Mario Ramirez	010-765-55804 051-462-1091/93
GIMHAE	Ms. Maria Kim Mr. Valentino de Guzman Mr. Rinson Nepomuceno	010-3292-6930 010-2485-0269 010-5931-0203
CHANGWON	Mr. Mirito Gonzales Ms. Estilla Bachinicha Ms. Cristita Bermudo Ms. Amie Balgos	010-5829-0825 010-3051-7006 010-5098-2917 010 -5019-9750
MASAN		010-5829-0825 010-3051-7006 010-5098-2917 010 -5019-9750

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