05 April 2023, SEOUL-Philippine-Republic of Korea Parliamentary Friendship Committee Chairman Kim Sungwon hosted a luncheon in honor of former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 27 March 2023. At the luncheon, both sides affirmed their commitment to strengthening Philippines-Republic of Korea Parliamentary relations especially in key areas of cooperation such as labor and agriculture.

Former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was joined by members of the Central Luzon Congressional Bloc, Ambassador Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, and investment officials of the Philippines from the Monetary Board of the Philippines and the Clark Development Corporation. For the Republic of Korea's part, Rep. Kim Sungwon was joined by Rep. Min Hyungbae, Vice Chair of the PH-ROK Friendship Group, Rep. Lee Jong-Bae, Rep. Han Jun-Ho and Vice President of the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) Park Chul-heung.

Held at the National Assembly's Sarangjae Hanok Reception house, the lunch was a testament to the strong PH-ROK friendship in the legislative as well as the commitment of the members of the Philippine Congress to spur jobs and investments in their respective jurisdictions.

Senior Deputy Speaker Macapagal-Arroyo extended an invitation for the National Assembly members to visit the Philippines. END