April 16, 2020
MANDATORY 14-DAY FACILITY QUARANTINE FOR ALL OFWS UPON ARRIVAL IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino Community in South Korea that pursuant to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution No. 23 dated 13 April 2020, all OFWs returning to the Philippines, whether sea-based or land-based, are required to undergo a 14-day facility quarantine upon arrival in the PHILIPPINES.
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April 15, 2020
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISPLACED OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS DUE TO COVID-19
The Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in South Korea the supplemental information on the Financial Assistance for Displaced Landbased and Seabased Filipino Workers due to the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, or DOLE-AKAP for OFWs.
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April 10, 2020
ADVISORY ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISPLACED OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS DUE TO COVID-19
The Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in South Korea the Guideline on the Financial Assistance for Displaced Landbased and Seabased Filipino Workers due to the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, or DOLE-AKAP for OFWs issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) (https://www.dole.gov.ph/news/department-order-no-212-series-of-2020-prescribing-guidelines-on-the-provision-of-financial-assistance-for-displaced-landbased-and-seabased-filipino-workers-due-to-the-corona-virus-covid-2019-d/)
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April 06, 2020
EMBASSY CONTACT NUMBERS DURING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES
The Emergency Hotline Number: 010-9365-2312 has been repurposed to serve as the Embassy's hotline number for consular concerns until the Embassy resumes normal operations on 19 April 2020 (Sunday). This hotline number is operational during regular working hours (09:00AM to 05:00 PM) to assist clients with urgent queries or concerns on consular matters. After 5:00PM, the hotline number should only be contacted in cases of emergencies. The Embassy may be contacted through the following:
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April 02, 2020
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES EXTENDED TO 16 APRIL 2020
The Philippine Embassy informs the public that in view of the increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Seoul and in surrounding areas (Gyeonggi Province and Incheon), the temporary suspension of consular services will be extended up to 16 April 2020 (Thursday). This is a continuation of the intensive social distancing campaign.
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April 02, 2020
March 28, 2020
PAALALA TUNGKOL SA "SOCIAL DISTANCING" CAMPAIGN NG SOUTH KOREA
Nagpapasalamat ang Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa kooperasyon ng ating mga kababayan sa SOCIAL DISTANCING Campaign ng pamahalaan ng South Korea. Kaugnay nito, nais paalalahanan ng Pasuguan ng Pilipinas ang ating mga kababayan sa South Korea na ipagpatuloy ang pagsunod sa SOCIAL DISTANCING na ipinapatupad ng pamahalaan ng Korea upang malabanan ang paglaganap ng COVID-19 sa bansa.
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March 24, 2020
SOUTH KOREA'S "SOCIAL DISTANCING" CAMPAIGN
Nakikiisa ang Philippine Embassy sa lahat ng ating kababayan sa South Korea sa pagsunod at pagsuporta sa SOCIAL DISTANCING na ipinapatupad ng pamahalaan ng Korea upang malabanan ang paglaganap ng COVID-19. Ang kampanya ay mahigpit na ipinapatupad hanggang sa ika-5 ng Abril.
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March 21, 2020
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES
The Philippine Embassy informs the public that in view of the prevailing situation, effective 23 March 2020 until 05 April 2020, consular services will be temporarily suspended.
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March 19, 2020
PUBLIC ADVISORY: On the Temporary Suspension of Visa Issuance and Visa-free Privilege
19 March 2020 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that it is temporarily suspending visa issuance in all its Foreign Service Posts effective immediately and will be valid and effective until further notice.
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March 19, 2020
MAHALAGANG PAALAALA SA PAGLALAKBAY KAUGNAY SA PINAPATUPAD NA ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE SA BUONG LUZON
Nais pong ipabatid ng Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa ating mga kababayan sa South Korea ang mga sumusunod na panuntunan kaugnay sa ipinapatupad na Enhanced Community Quarantine sa buong Luzon mula ika-17 ng Marso hangang ika-13 ng Abril:
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March 16, 2020
ADVISORY: MEDICAL TESTING AND TREATMENT OF ILLEGAL RESIDENTS WITH COVID-19 AND THE PROCEDURES FOR THEIR VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to share with the Filipino Community in South Korea of the following measures taken by the Korean Government with regard to illegal residents of foreign nationality who need testing and medical treatment for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as procedures for their voluntary departure:
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March 15, 2020
LATEST PHILIPPINE TRAVEL GUIDELINES IN LIGHT OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COVID-19 SITUATION
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March 15, 2020
POEA COVID-19 ADVISORY
The Embassy wishes to share with the public the POEA Advisory on COVID-19 for your guidance, the key points are as follows:
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March 14, 2020
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS BY THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT ON FILIPINO TRAVELERS
While the delay of non-essential travel is still the prevailing advice of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) with regard to traveling during this period of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, those who have plans to travel are hereby informed of the various travel restrictions imposed on travelers as of 14 March 2020.
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