April 16, 2023
Philippine Specialty Arabica, Fine Robusta, and Kapeng Barako (Liberica) Beans star in Korea during the Coffee Expo Seoul 2023
12 April 2023, SEOUL - Philippine Specialty Arabica, Fine Robusta, and Kapeng Barako (Liberica) Beans were the main stars at the Philippine Country Pavilion during the Coffee Expo Seoul 2023, Korea's Biggest Coffee Show in the first half of the year held at the COEX on 5-8 April 2023. Through the Department of Trade and Industry, the Philippines was chosen by the Expo Organizers as the Guest Country for this year's expo to attract the trendy Korean coffee consumers looking for new flavors and craft products.
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April 12, 2023
SENIOR DEPUTY SPEAKER GLORIA MACAPAGAL - ARROYO MEETS WITH REPUBLIC OF KOREA DEPUTY SPEAKER KIM YOUNG JOO
04 April 2023, SEOUL - Former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo met with her counterpart, Republic of Korea Deputy Speaker Kim Young Joo on 27 March 2023 to discuss how to further strengthen PH-ROK cooperation on important industries such as smart agriculture, labor, and renewable energy. The group also discussed technological innovations in infrastructure such as the development of smart cities.
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April 12, 2023
PH-ROK PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN KIM SUNGWON HOSTS LUNCHEON IN HONOR OF SENIOR DEPUTY SPEAKER GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
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.
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April 12, 2023
PRIME MINISTER HAN DUCKSOO AND SENIOR DEPUTY SPEAKER GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO AFFIRM CLOSER PH-ROK COOPERATION
06 April 2023 SEOUL-Prime Minister Han Ducksoo and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo affirmed closer Philippines-Republic of Korea cooperation at a dinner hosted by the Prime Minister and his wife, Mrs. Choi Ah-young at their official residence on 26 March 2023.
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April 12, 2023
SENIOR DEPUTY SPEAKER GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO AND CONGRESSIONAL BLOC VISIT BUSAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
07 April 2023, BUSAN-Former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo together with members of the Central Luzon Congressional Bloc visited Busan, Republic of Korea on 25 March 2023. The parliamentary delegation was welcomed by Busan Mayor Park Hyeong Joon, Busan Ambassador for International Relations Jaehyun Shin, and members of the Busan World Expo 2030 Committee.
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April 12, 2023
PHILIPPINES REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY AND RULE OF LAW IN FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION AT THE 2ND SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY
08 April 2023, SEOUL - The Philippine Embassy in Korea, led by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega, was honored to join PH head of delegation, DFA Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Jesus S. Domingo, at the Indo-Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Meeting of the Second Summit for Democracy held in Seoul on 30 March 2023.
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April 10, 2023
PH EMBASSY AND NACC CONDUCT KYRR SEMINAR ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION
19 March 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy, led by Ambassador Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, conducted its first Know-Your-Rights-and-Responsibilities (KYRR) Seminar Series on 19 March 2023 focusing on intercountry adoption processes. In her welcome remarks, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega said that the topic was brought about by the increasing number of Filipino marriage migrants wishing to reunite and bring their children from prior relationships to South Korea. She expressed her gratitude to the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), a new government agency created under R.A. No. 11642, for supporting the Embassy's advocacy of spreading awareness on legal adoption processes which would facilitate uniting families together and lessen the negative impact of migration.
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April 10, 2023
AMBASSADOR ELIZABETH BUENSUCESO DELIVERS SPECIAL LECTURES ON ASEAN CENTRALITY AND WOMEN PEACE AND SECURITY IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S MONTH
31 March 2023 - In commemoration of National Women's Month, the Philippine Embassy in Korea invited Philippine Eminent Person to the High-Level Task Force of the Post-ASEAN 2025 Community Vision and Foreign Affairs Adviser Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso to deliver a series of talks on the importance of ASEAN Centrality, the role of women in maintaining peace and security in ASEAN, and the post-2025 ASEAN Community vision roadmap in various Korean institutions. Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega also joined Ambassador Buensuceso in all the activities.
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April 06, 2023
1ST DMW-OWWA BALIK SAYA HELD IN SOUTH KOREA
28 March 2023, Seoul - More than 1,000 Filipinos in South Korea were treated to a highly exciting and entertaining show featuring standout performances by homegrown artists and fresh-faced talents, brought together under the "Balik Saya: Handog ng DMW-OWWA" program, on 26 March 2023 at the Dongseung High School Auditorium in Seoul.
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April 05, 2023
FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN SOUTH KOREA MEETS OWWA
29 March 2023, Seoul- The Philippine Embassy and the Migrant Workers Office-OWWA in Seoul hosted the consultation meeting of the Filipino Community in South Korea with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on 25 March 2023 at the Embassy's Sentro Rizal Hall.
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April 01, 2023
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY JOINS CFO'S PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION SEMINAR FOR MARRIAGE MIGRANTS ENTERING SOUTH KOREA
22 March 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy, led by Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, for the first time joined the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) organized by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) for marriage migrants entering South Korea. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega thanked the CFO for giving the Embassy an opportunity to reach out to the incoming marriage migrants, and assured the participants of the Embassy's support as they establish their roots in South Korea. She also invited the participants to an array of activities this year geared towards the needs of overseas Filipinos and multicultural families, such as the Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Seminar Series, PEAK Pinoy livelihood seminars, and Eskwelahan sa Embahada at Palarong Pinoy.
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March 25, 2023
PH SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL VACCINE INSTITUTE THROUGH VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION OF USD20,000
21 March 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega was honored to announce the Philippine government's voluntary contribution of USD20,000 to the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) fund for 2023. The announcement was made on the occasion of the Inauguration Ceremony of H.E. First Lady Kim Keonhee as the 5th Honorary President of the Korea Support Committee for IVI on 09 March 2023 at the IVI Seoul headquarters. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega likewise expressed profound congratulations to Madam First Lady Kim and the IVI.
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March 24, 2023
PHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRY 4.0 TO ADVANCE ENTERPRISES AND TECHNOLOGIES
21 March 2023, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega addressed participants at the opening of the fourth session of the 3rd Global Business Forum organized by The Korea Herald on 15 March 2023. In attendance at the forum were Mr. Jung Won-Ju, Chairman of the Herald Corporation, Mr. Choi Jin-Young CEO, The Korea Herald, Mr. An Yu-Hua, President of the University of California at Irvine, Mr. Kang Jin-seok, Head of the Digital Media Team, Herald Auction, business representatives and experts.
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March 23, 2023
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES WAYS TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL GENDER DIVIDE AT 2ND SOOKMYUNG UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY FORUM
20 March 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Theresa Dizon-De Vega was one of the panel of experts invited by the Sookmyung Women's University (SWU) for the 2nd Sookmyung Women's University International Women's Day Forum held on 08 March 2023. This is the second time Sookmyung university hosted the forum in honor of women's contribution to the society and to commemorate 2023 International Women's Day and the second time for Ambassador Dizon-De Vega to be invited to the forum.
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March 23, 2023
PH AMBASSADOR PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY EVENT HOSTED BY UN WOMEN
20 March 2023, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega graced the first International Women's Day event hosted by the United Nations Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality in the Republic of Korea, referred to as "The Centre" on 8 March 2023 at the Hotel President in Seoul. Other diplomats, international development experts, women STEM achievers, and heads of international organizations joined the event to commemorate the celebration of International Women's Day with the theme "DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality".
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