June 20, 2025
PHL EMBASSY AND PINOY ISKOLARS SA KOREA HOLD ROUNDTABLE ON CONCERNS OF FILIPINO SCHOLARS IN KOREA
15 June 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, in collaboration with Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea (PIKo), successfully held a Roundtable Discussion on the Present and Future of Filipino Scholars in South Korea on 15 June 2025 at the Sentro Rizal Hall.
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June 20, 2025
PH EMBASSY MEETS KOREAN IMMIGRATION AND VISA LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION ON LEGAL SUPPORT FOR FILIPINOS IN KOREA
Seoul, 05 June 2025 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza, met with the Immigration and Visa Lawyers’ Association of the Korean Bar Association (KBA), led by its Chairperson Atty. Jaewon Lee, at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room to explore possible partnerships in assisting foreigners on legal issues while in South Korea.
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June 20, 2025
PHILIPPINES JOINS MEMBER ECONOMIES AT THE 2025 APEC SECOND SENIOR OFFICIALS’ MEETING AND RELATED MEETINGS IN JEJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
16 June 2025, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea participated in the Second Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM2) and Related Meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held in Jeju from 3 to 16 May 2025.
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June 20, 2025
Philippine Embassy in Seoul Commemorates National Refugee Day
Seoul, 16 June 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the commemoration of National Refugee Day on 20 June 2025 by wearing blue, symbolizing solidarity with refugees and stateless individuals around the world.
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June 19, 2025
DTI SECRETARY ALDEGUER-ROQUE MEETS GLOBAL TECH LEADER GOOGLE AND TOP KOREAN FIRMS; HIGHLIGHTS PH INVESTMENT INCENTIVES UNDER CREATE MORE LAW
16 June 2025, Seoul – Secretary of Trade and Industry Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque was on an Official Visit to the Republic of Korea from 14-16 May 2025, and to participate in the Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Jeju.
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June 19, 2025
DTI SME SHOWROOM OPENS IN SEOUL; SHOWCASES HIGH-QUALITY, EXPORT-READY PHILIPPINE PRODUCTS
16 June 2025, Seoul – Honorable Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) inaugurated the DTI SME Showroom on 14 May 2025, in a strategic move to advance Filipino products and businesses into the global market. During the event, Secretary Aldeguer-Roque was joined by Philippine Ambassador to Korea, H.E. Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, DOT Assistant Secretary Judilyn S. Quiachon, PTIC-Seoul Commercial Counsellor Charmaine Mignon Yalong, and PDOT-Korea Tourism Attaché Erwin F. Balane. Korean partners and business leaders were also present to witness the inaugural event.
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June 18, 2025
PISTANG PINOY SA KOREA 2025 DAEGU
Daegu, 10 June 2025 — The Filipino community in South Korea came together in vibrant celebration of Philippine culture and unity during PISTANG PINOY SA KOREA 2025, held in conjunction with the 127th Philippine Independence Day and 30th National Migrant Workers Day on 08 June 2025 at Yeungjin University, Daegu Metropolitan City.
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June 12, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL MARKS 127TH INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH SYMBOLIC LIGHTING OF BANPO BRIDGE
SEOUL, 12 JUNE 2025 – In celebration of the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul proudly hosted the Symbolic Lighting of Banpo Bridge in the vibrant colors of the Philippine flag on 12 June 2025, from 9:20 PM to 10:00 PM. This year’s Philippine Independence Day theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History), reflects the Philippines’ enduring journey toward a progressive future grounded in the sacrifices and triumphs of its past.
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June 12, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL COMMEMORATES 127TH INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FLAG RAISING
SEOUL, 12 JUNE 2025 – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega led the Philippine Embassy in Seoul in celebrating the 127th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence through a flag raising ceremony in the Embassy rooftop on 12 June 2025. Philippine Government officials in Korea for various bilateral and multilateral engagements, and honor guards of the Armed Forces of the Philippines joined the Embassy personnel in the program.
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June 11, 2025
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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June 11, 2025
PHILIPPINES COMMITS USD 20,000 TO SUPPORT GLOBAL VACCINE DEVELOPMENT
08 June 2025, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Theresa Dizon-De Vega together with the Political and Economic Section headed by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha L. Olavario met with Dr. Jerome H. Kim, Director General of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) on 26 May 2025 at the IVI Headquarters in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, ROK, to reaffirm the Philippines’ support to IVI’s programs and initiatives with a USD 20,000 voluntary contribution.
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June 11, 2025
SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDENT LEADERS VISIT PHL EMBASSY FOR COURTESY CALL AND DIALOGUE
25 May 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, represented by the Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza, welcomed members of the Southeast Asian Society of the Korea University, led by President and Filipino student scholar Ana Roa, for a courtesy visit and dialogue held on 25 May 2025 at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room of the Embassy.
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June 07, 2025
FORMER PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT MACAPAGAL-ARROYO CHAMPIONS INCLUSIVE INNOVATION AND REGIONAL COOPERATION AT 2025 JEJU FORUM
Jeju, Republic of Korea (28-31 May 2025) - Former President of the Philippines and member of the House of Representatives Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo advocated for inclusive innovation at the World Leaders’ Session of the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity held from 28-30 May 2025.
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June 07, 2025
PHILIPPINE ATHLETES COMPETE IN THE 26th ASIAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 IN GUMI – EJ OBIENA WINS GOLD
31 May 2025, Gumi, South Korea – Upon the invitation of Mr. Jangho Kim, Mayor of Gumi City, members of the Diplomatic Community, including representatives from Post attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships on 27 May 2025. This year’s theme, “The Dream of ASIA, From GUMI to the World,” conveys the hope that all athletes will chase their dreams and advance to the global athletics stage.
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June 07, 2025
PH EMBASSY AND THE BUSAN UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES SIGNS DEED OF DONATION FOR THE PHILIPPINE STUDIES PROGRAM
25 May 2025, Busan, South Korea - The Philippine Embassy and Dr. Chang Soon Heung, President of the Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS), signed a Deed of Donation on 23 May 2025, marking the second phase of the “Advancing Philippine Studies Program” (PSP) at the BUFS Campus in Busan, South Korea.
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