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FILIPINO ENTRY WINS SPECIAL AWARD IN MINISTRY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND FAMILY (MOGEF) EQUAL PARENTING PHOTO EXHIBITION

My Home, Our Family. Top left: Mr. Bernard Recirdo II's photograph of the same title was selected as one of the 17 prize winners at the Parenting-an equal opportunity photo exhibition organized by the ROK Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. Bottom left: Third Secretary Reisha Olavario views Mr. Recirdo's award-winning photo on display during the awarding ceremony. The photo and video contest was organized by MOGEF in cooperation with Embassies of the Philippines, Sweden, European Union, Spain, France, and Norway (Bottom right).

19 October 2023, Seoul-As part of the diplomatic community's effort to support and promote equal opportunity parenting in the Republic of Korea, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul joined the Embassies of Sweden, European Union, France, Denmark, Norway, Spain, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) in organizing the photo and video contest highlighting the realities, challenges, and joys of co-parenting. The awarding ceremony was held at the HW Convention Azalea Hall in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 19 October 2023.

Out of the 1,740 photos and videos that were submitted, the photo entry of Filipino participant Mr. Bernard Recirdo II entitled "My Home, Our Family" was awarded as one of the 17 winners selected through expert review and public voting.

Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario, who also serves as the Philippine Embassy's Gender and Development focal person, represented the Embassy at the awarding ceremony. During the brief discussion between organizers and winning contestants, Third Secretary Olavario highlighted the importance of co-parenting in child-rearing as well as initiatives such as the photo and video contest that highlights the experience of multicultural families in the Republic of Korea. MOGEF and the seven (7) participating Embassies all conveyed their hope for better legislation and support services for families in the Republic of Korea.

The winning entries can be found on the website, www.parentingtogether.kr. The chosen photos and videos will also be displayed at the 1st floor entrance of the Eastern Plaza in COEX, Seoul from 23-30 October 2023, and at the Citizens' Hall Gallery in Seoul City Hall from 4-9 November 2023. END

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Seoul, 4 November 2025 — Philippine Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese Fernandez paid a courtesy call on H.E. Koichi Mizushima, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Korea. The two Ambassadors exchanged views on recent APEC engagements in the ROK and efforts to strengthen multilateral cooperation among like-minded partners in support of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Ambassador Mizushima also recalled his fond memories of his earlier posting in Manila as a young diplomat. The meeting underscored the warm relations between the Philippines and Japan, and our shared commitment to advancing regional peace, stability, and prosperity. END

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November 13, 2025
PRESIDENT MARCOS HONORS FILIPINO KOREAN WAR VETERANS AT THE UNITED NATIONS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN KOREA

Busan, Republic of Korea - H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, paid tribute to the valor and sacrifice of Filipino soldiers who served in the Korean War (1950–1953) during a solemn visit to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) in Busan on 2 November 2025. President Marcos, accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, was received by Ambassador SUH Jeong-in, Custodian of the UNMCK. Also in attendance were Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office Dave O. Gomez, and Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez. Representing the Government of the Republic of Korea was Minister Kwon Oh-eul of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA). At the Philippine marker within the cemetery grounds, President Marcos laid a wreath and offered prayers in honor of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers who served under the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK). The President paid special tribute to the 116 Filipino servicemen who gave their lives in the line of duty, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their Korean and United Nations comrades in defense of peace, freedom, and democracy. The President also visited the Wall of Remembrance, where he read the names of the fallen Filipino PEFTOK heroes, some of whom hailed from his own hometown, before bowing his head in silent reflection. In the UNMCK guest book, President Marcos wrote:“We honour the Filipino soldiers of PEFTOK who valiantly fought and died shoulder-to-shoulder with their Korean comrades for freedom and democracy. Let us honour their legacy with lives that hold these principles still true. Mabuhay!” Following the ceremony, President Marcos and the First Lady participated in a ceremonial tree-planting at the Garden of the Heads of State, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea and the lasting peace and solidarity forged through shared sacrifice. The visit reaffirmed the Philippines’ enduring commitment to peace, democracy, and international solidarity. It also underscored the shared history and steadfast friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, forged in the crucible of war and strengthened by a common dedication to peace and prosperity. The Philippines was among the first countries to send troops to the Korean Peninsula in 1950, deploying five battalion combat teams under PEFTOK as part of the United Nations Command. The courage and sacrifice of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers remain a proud testament to the Philippines’ unwavering contribution to global peace and security. The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea is the only UN-designated memorial cemetery in the world and serves as the final resting place for over 2,300 soldiers from 14 nations who fought under the UN Command during the Korean War. The Philippines’ participation and continuing remembrance reflect the depth of the two nations’ historical ties and their mutual commitment to the values of democracy and peace. END

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PH AMBASSADOR RECEIVES ROK CANDIDATE TO THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, JUDGE JIN HYUN PAIK

SEOUL, 6 November 2025 — Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received Judge Jin Hyun Paik, the Republic of Korea’s candidate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term, during a courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.

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