May 27, 2024
READ: DFA Statement, 26 May 2024
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May 27, 2024
READ: DFA Statement, 27 May 2024
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May 26, 2024
PHL EMBASSY HOLDS FIRST FILIPINO COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CAMP
21 April 2024, Gangwon - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, in coordination with the MWO-OWWA-Seoul and ODAFA-Seoul, held its first Filipino Community Leadership Camp from 20 to 21 April 2024 in Hoengseong National Forest Center in Gangwon-do, South Korea.
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May 26, 2024
PHILIPPINES AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA DISCUSS COOPERATION ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTERING FOREIGN TERRORIST FINANCING
16 May 2024 - Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with the recently-appointed Republic of Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KOFIU) Commissioner Park Kwang to discuss the Philippines' National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and the rigorous work being undertaken to strengthen the effectiveness of the Philippines' AML/CFT regime.
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May 22, 2024
PHILIPPINES WELCOMES PARTNERSHIP OF KOREA'S HD KSOE AND US FIRM CERBERUS IN SUBIC
16 May 2024, Manila - The Philippine Government welcomed the new partnership between South Korean company HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) with US firm Cerberus Capital Management to lease a portion of the Subic shipyard in the Philippines, along with its facilities, to propel business in the production of offshore wind turbine substructures and provide ship repair services.
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May 21, 2024
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE AND OVERSEAS VOTER MOBILE REGISTRATION IN BUSAN
11 May 2024, Busan. The Philippine Embassy conducted its first consular outreach mission for the year from 10 to 11 May 2024 in Busan City, led by Consul General Romulo Victor Israel, Jr. The consular team rendered 203 units of consular and Assistance to Nationals services to members of the Filipino community, including e-passport applications, notarials, civil registration, and Embassy ID, among others.
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May 19, 2024
PHILIPPINE BOOK DONATION TO SEOUL METROPOLITAN LIBRARY IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL LITERATURE AND FILIPINO FOOD MONTHS
24 April 2024, Seoul - In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Philippine ? Korea Diplomatic Relations and in celebration of National Literature Month, the Philippine Embassy made another donation of books and publications to the Seoul Metropolitan Library (SML). On behalf of the SML and the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), Director Kim Yonghwan of the Knowledge and Culture Division received from Ambassador Dizon-De Vega the books and publications.
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May 16, 2024
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN THE 2024 ICAO LEGAL SEMINAR; SHARES POLICIES AND INNOVATION IN PH AVIATION SECTOR
02 May 2024, Seoul. The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) represented by Hon. Roberto Cecilio O. Lim, Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports highlighted innovative policies and improvements in the Philippine aviation sector during the 2024 ICAO Legal Seminar held in Seoul, ROK from 16 to 18 April 2024. The seminar, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of the Republic of Korea and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) had about 600 participants from 62 countries.
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May 14, 2024
MS. LENORE RS LIM HOLDS SOLO PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION AT THE MARU ART CENTER IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
06 May 2024, Insa-dong, Seoul - Internationally acclaimed artist, Ms. Lenore RS Lim, showcased 25 intricate artworks in a solo exhibition held at the Maru Art Center, located in the vibrant and culturally rich enclave of Insa-dong in Seoul. The exhibition was held from 01 May to 06 May 2024.
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May 14, 2024
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY RECEIVES SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING STRONG PH-ROK TIES IN CELEBRATION OF 75TH ANNIVERSARY
13 May 2024, Seoul-Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega led the Embassy team in unveiling a framed copy of Philippine Senate Resolution No. 946 adopted on 11 March 2024 recognizing the enduring amity and cooperation between the Philippines and South Korea in celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. The unveiling took place during the Embassy's flag raising ceremony on 13 May 2024.
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May 12, 2024
ASEAN-KOREA CENTRE SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR
SEOUL - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with ASEAN-Korea Centre Secretary General Kim Jae Shin on 24 April 2024 at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul and discussed ways to enhance ASEAN-Republic of Korea cooperation.
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May 08, 2024
PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT DISCUSSES PH-ROK ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF RELATIONS WITH MAEKYUNG MEDIA GROUP CHAIRMAN
06 May 2024, Seoul - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sat down with Maekyung Media Group Chairman Chang Dae-hwan on 2 May 2024 to discuss the 75th anniversary of Philippines - Republic of Korea relations and the vibrant economic prospects between the two countries through the ratification of the Philippines - Republic Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This is the first in-person interview of the President with a Korean news media group.
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May 07, 2024
PH PARTICIPATES IN THE 2024 ANNUAL DIPLOMATIC PANEL OF THE KOREAN NATIONAL DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY
15 April 2024, Seoul. The Philippines shared perspectives on the importance of consular services and assistance-to-nationals work during the annual Diplomatic Panel of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) on 15 April. Held at the Great Hall of the KNDA Diplomatic Center building, the Philippines was represented by Minister and Consul General Romulo Victor Israel Jr. of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.
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May 06, 2024
PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS POST ARRIVAL ORIENTATION SEMINAR AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FILIPINO MARRIAGE MIGRANTS IN GWANGJU
19 April 2024, Gwangju. The Philippine Embassy conducted its Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) and Mentorship Program for Filipino Marriage Migrants in Gwangju on 6 April 2024.
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May 02, 2024
PHILIPPINES DESIGNATED AS FEATURED COUNTRY FOR MAMF 2024
24 April 2024, Seoul. The Philippines will be the Migrants Arirang Multicultural Festival (MAMF) Featured Country for 2024. The MAMF is the largest multicultural festival in Korea attracting several thousand participants throughout the event. This year's edition will take place from 11-13 October 2024 in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province.
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