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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulates ROK President Lee Jae-Myung on his election


President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulates ROK President Lee Jae-Myung on his election. The Philippine Embassy in Korea likewise conveys our well wishes and congratulations to President Lee.

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea enjoy vibrant and dynamic relations based on our strategic partnership, a future-oriented Free Trade Agreement, and our close cultural ties and shared aspirations for peace, stability, and economic prosperity. We look forward to working with the new ROK government to deepen relations between our countries. 

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April 30, 2026
FILIPINO BASKETBALL PLAYERS FETED AT KBL AWARDS CEREMONY 2025-2026

09 April 2026, Seoul - During the 2025-2026 Korean Basketball League (KBL) Awards Ceremony at the Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas Hotel in Samseong-dong, Seoul, two Filipino players were given awards for their outstanding performances during the 2025-2026 KBL season.  Kevin Quiambao of Goyang Sono Skygunners won the Rookie of the Year Award, becoming the third Filipino player to win such a feat. 

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April 29, 2026
MWO EXTENDS AKSYON FUND AID TO 11 DISTRESSED OFWS

April 26, 2026, Seoul - The Migrant Workers Office (MWO), on April 26, 2026, provided financial assistance to 11 distressed Overseas Filipino Workers, amounting to KRW 13,740,000. Each beneficiary received KRW 1,250,000 (approximately ₱50,000) to support recovery from fire-related incidents and various medical cases under the government’s AKSYON Fund program.

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April 28, 2026
SEOUL PE PARTICIPATES IN THE WORLD IT SHOW 2026 TOUR FOR DIPLOMATS

23 April 2026, Seoul - Seoul PE participated in the World IT Show (WIS) 2026 Tour for Diplomats organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Korea Association for AI & ICT Promotion (KAIT) at the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) in Gangnam, Seoul on 23 April 2026. 

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