September 11, 2023
PHILIPPINES AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
10 September 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is pleased to announce the signing of the Philippines - Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement on 7 September 2023.
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September 10, 2023
AMB. DIZON-DE VEGA DISCUSSES HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE PROGRAMS FOR FILIPINO VETERANS WITH THE ROK MINISTRY OF PATRIOTS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
30 August 2023, Seoul. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega and Defense and Armed Forces Attache Colonel Enriqueto Deocadez Jr. met with ROK Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) Director-General Kang Yunjin and Veterans Hospital Director Kim Seulki on 30 August 2023.
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September 07, 2023
PH AMBASSADOR BATS FOR GREATER ACCESS TO CLIMATE FUNDING AT 5TH MEETING OF THE GROUP OF FRIENDS OF THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND
24 August 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega attended the fifth Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and joined the group in welcoming its new Executive Director Mafalda Duarte.
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September 05, 2023
PH EMBASSY/ DMW /SSS HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON PHL-ROK SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
25 August 2023, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul together with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Social Security System (SSS) organized a series of Townhall Meetings on the 2019 Philippines' ROK Social Security Agreement (SSA) with the Filipino Community in South Korea from June to August 2023.
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September 03, 2023
TWO FILIPINO STUDENTS AWARDED THE GLOBAL ELIM FOUNDATION FIRST GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS
25 August 2023, Seoul - Two Filipino students currently studying in Korea were recently awarded the First Global Scholarships from the Global Elim Foundation.
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August 30, 2023
AMBASSADOR THERESA DIZON-DE VEGA MEETS WITH GOV. NILO P. DEMEREY JR. OF THE PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS
24 August 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. of the Province of Dinagat Islands at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 23 August 2023 to exchange inputs on tourism, agriculture, and investment opportunities.
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August 28, 2023
PH EMBASSY PEAK PINOY TEAM CONDUCTS 13TH EDITION OF PEAK PINOY WITH A SEMINAR ON BUSINESS TIPS FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINOS IN KOREA
24 August 2023, Seoul. The PEAK Pinoy Team of the Philippine Embassy in partnership with the Philippine Korea Economic Council (PHILKOREC) organized the 13th Seminar of Promoting Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness for Overseas Filipinos in Korea (PEAK-Pinoy) entitled Business Tips for OFs in Korea last August 20 at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy.
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August 26, 2023
PHILKOREC CONDUCTS BUSINESS MISSION TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
24 August 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy welcomed a business mission from the Philippine Korea Economic Council (PHILKOREC) at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 16 August 2023.
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August 24, 2023
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WELCOMES THE PHILIPPINE SCOUT CONTINGENT TO THE 25TH WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE AT "2023 SAEMANGEUM"
16 August 2023, SeaManGeum and Seoul - The Government of Korea and the Korea Scout Association hosted the 25th World Scout Jamboree (WSJ), with this years' theme "Draw Your Dream" from 01 to 12 August, 2023 in SaeManGeum, Jeollabuk province.
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August 23, 2023
PH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ROK PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR FOR FUTURE STRATEGY
14 AUGUST 2023, SEOUL - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega called on Senior Secretary for Future Strategy Jang Sungmin at the Yongsan Presidential Office on 14 August 2023 and discussed opportunities to strengthen political and economic links between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.
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August 21, 2023
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR RENEWS CALLS FOR FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND SAFE MIGRATION UNDER THE EPS
14 August 2023, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega took part in the 2023 Employment Permit System (EPS) Conference held from 09-11 August 2023 in Busan, South Korea.
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August 20, 2023
AMBASSADOR DIZON-DE VEGA HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF CITY-TO-CITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DURING CALL OF CITYNET OFFICIALS
7August 2023, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega highlighted the importance of city-to-city partnerships in achieving sustainable development goals and mitigating the impact of climate change during the courtesy call of CityNet CEO Kim JeongKee and CityNet Officials at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 7 August 2023. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen partnerships between cities in the Republic of the Philippines and CityNet in Korea.
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August 17, 2023
PH EMBASSY WITH PH E-9 CHESS CLUB HOLD 2ND BLITZ CHESS TOURNAMENT
30 July 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy together with the E-9 Chess Club held the 2nd Blitz Chess Tournament at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy, on 30 July 2023. Attended by at least 25 chess players and licensed arbiters, the event showcased the skills of Overseas Filipino Workers in the game of chess. EPS Renato Samano, Jr., took home the championship, followed by Danny Lasam, Recca Joel Carcueva, Kim Hyo Jin and Emerson Mendoza.
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August 16, 2023
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE AND OVERSEAS VOTER MOBILE REGISTRATION IN HYEHWADONG, SEOUL
31 July 2023, Hyehwadong, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy conducted a consular outreach mission on 31 July 2023 in Hyehwadong, Seoul, with the cooperation of and in partnership with JIL-Korea. Led by Consul General Romulo Victor Israel Jr., the consular team rendered 44 units of consular and Assistance to Nationals services to members of the Filipino community.
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August 14, 2023
VICE PRESIDENT SARA ZIMMERMAN DUTERTE MEETS ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER KIM JINPYO
24 July 2023, Seoul. Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio welcomed ROK Speaker Kim Jin Pyo to her office on 25 July 2023. Both sides had a productive discussion on key priorities of PH-ROK relations, especially socio-cultural cooperation in education and people-to-people relations. Speaker Kim and Vice President Duterte discussed the importance of elevating the PH-ROK bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, in time for the 75th anniversary of friendship between the two nations. Speaker Kim also recalled the bravery of the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea who fought during the Korean War and the important role of Filipinos in the history of Korea.
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