EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

February 24, 2018
HOLIDAY NOTICE

1 MARCH 2018 (THURSDAY), IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT DAY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 010-93652312

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February 21, 2018
APPLICATION FOR THE SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (SNU) PRESIDENT FELLOWSHIP 2018 FALL SEMESTER

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino public that the Seoul National University (SNU) is now accepting applications for scholarships under the SNU President Fellowship (SPF) Program for the 2018 Fall Semester.

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February 18, 2018
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING EPS WORKER RODEL A. MANALO

Filipino EPS worker Rodel Aguila Manalo, 34, of Padre Garcia, Batangas, went missing since 16 August 2016 when he left his residence in Anseong City, the day he was supposed to take his flight to Manila for a vacation. His friends and co-workers at Daewa Jongmil Company who went to his residence to bid him goodbye were surprised to learn of his sudden disappearance leaving all his personal belongings, such as, luggage, passport, alien registration card, and cellphone in his bedroom. They searched for him in the usual places he visits but was never found.

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February 13, 2018
NOTICE OF HEARING: OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING

The following individuals shown in the list presented here appeared at the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Philippines for the application of registration/ certification as overseas voters in South Korea for the period 01-31 January 2018.

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February 10, 2018
HOLIDAY NOTICE

PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2018 (THURSDAY) IN OBSERVANCE OF SEOLLAL.

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February 10, 2018
Teaching English Skills Enhancement and Training Seminar by the Philippine Embassy

With reference to the Teaching English Skills Enhancement and Training Seminar for Filipino teachers in South Korea which the Philippine Embassy in Seoul is organizing for our kababayans, the Embassy wishes to inform the public that said seminar will now be a two-day program to ensure that the participants will have a more extensive instruction.

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January 29, 2018
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY TO CONDUCT CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION IN GWANGJU CITY, JEOLLANAMDO

All Filipinos are informed that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea will conduct its first Consular Outreach Mission for 2018 on 23-24 February 2018 at the Archdiocese of Gwangju Apostolic Migrant Center located at 587-42, Gwangsan-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju City, Jeollanamdo, South Korea.

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January 28, 2018
HOLIDAY NOTICE

PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2018 (THURSDAY) IN OBSERVANCE OF SEOLLAL.

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January 24, 2018
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ONLINE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

The Philippine Embassy is pleased to inform the Filipino Community in South Korea that effective Sunday, 28 January 2018, passport renewal appointment slots for Sundays have been increased to 100.

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January 23, 2018
TEACHING ENGLISH SKILLS ENHANCEMENT AND TRAINING SEMINAR BY THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that it will be conducting a Teaching English Skills Enhancement and Training Seminar for Filipino teachers in South Korea on 18 March 2018.

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January 22, 2018
NOMINATIONS TO THE 2018 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR FILIPINO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS OVERSEAS

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that nominations to the 2018 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas are now formally open to Filipino individuals and organizations. The Presidential Awards is a biennial search to honor and recognize overseas Filipinos and other individuals or organizations which contribute to Philippine development initiatives, or promote the interests of overseas Filipino communities. The awards are also given to overseas Filipinos who have exceptionally distinguished themselves in their work or profession, and have thereby brought pride to the Filipino nation. A distinct category in the awards is also reserved for foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional contribution to the Philippines and for advancing the cause of overseas Filipino communities. The Presidential Awards highlight the time-honored Filipino values of PAKIPAGKAPWA, PAGTUTULUNGAN and PAGKAKAISA. The four (4) award categories are: 1. Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino (LINKAPIL) Award ? for overseas Filipino associations or individuals with exceptional or significant contributions to Philippine reconstruction, progress and development 2. Kaanib ng Bayan Award ?for foreign individuals or organizations with exceptional or significant contributions to Philippine reconstruction, progress and development, and/or have significantly benefited a sector or community in the Philippines, or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities 3. Banaag Award ? for overseas Filipino individuals or organizations for their contributions in advancing the cause of and/or have significantly benefited overseas Filipino communities or sectors 4. Pamana ng Pilipino Award - for overseas Filipinos who have demonstrated the talent and industry of the Filipino and brought honor and recognition to the country through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or profession. Since its inception in 1991, the awards have already been bestowed upon 460 Filipino individuals and organization overseas from 51 countries and territories. For rules and requirements, downloadable nomination forms, guide to filling up the nomination and other information about the awards, you may visit www.presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph. All nominations are to be submitted to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul and should be addressed to Ambassador Raul S. Hernandez. Deadline for submission of nominations, including all documentary requirements, is on 15 May 2018. Thank you.

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January 22, 2018
APPLICATION FOR WOOJUNG EDUCATION AND CULTURE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR 1ST SEMESTER, 2018

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform all Filipinos currently studying in South Korea that Woojung Education and Culture Foundation is offering financial assistance to Filipino students for the First Semester for the 2018 Academic Year. Woojung Education and Culture Foundation was established by Booyoung Group, one of the key construction companies in South Korea, with the aim to lend financial support to deserving foreign students currently studying Korea.

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January 17, 2018
HOLIDAY NOTICE

PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS ON:

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January 09, 2018
NOTICE OF HEARING: OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING

The following individuals shown in the list presented here appeared at the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Philippines for the application of registration/ certification as overseas voters in South Korea for the period 01 October 2017 ? 31 December 2017.

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December 22, 2017
HOLIDAY NOTICE

24 DECEMBER 2017 (SUNDAY)- PHILIPPINE SPECIAL HOLIDAY25 DECEMBER 2017 (MONDAY) - CHRISTMAS DAY26 DECEMBER 2017 (TUESDAY) - PHILIPPINE SPECIAL HOLIDAY31 DECEMBER 2017 (SUNDAY) - PHILIPPINE SPECIAL HOLIDAY01 JANUARY 2018 (MONDAY) - NEW YEAR's DAY02 JANUARY 2018 (TUESDAY) - PHILIPPINE SPECIAL HOLIDAYIN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 010-93652312 WE WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!- 26 December 2017 and 02 January 2018 were added as special holidays in compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 37 dated 13 December 2017 from the Office of the President, suspending work in all government offices on said dates.

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