November 07, 2022
UNION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES CONDUCTS MISSION ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
6November 2022, SEOUL - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul welcomed a delegation of Governors and officers from the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) headed by Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua of Quirino Province for a Study and Benchmarking Mission on Agriculture and Food Security in the Republic of Korea from 19 to 23 October 2022. Governor Cua also serves as the National President of ULAP. Joining him in the mission is Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores of Aklan, Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado of Bohol, Governor Rogelio Neil Roque of Bukidnon, Governor Edwin Jubahib of Davao Del Norte, Governor Rodolfo Albano III of Isabela, Governor Presbitero Velasco Jr. of Marinduque, Governor Damian Mercado of Southern Leyte and Governor Susan Yap of Tarlac.
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November 07, 2022
Philippines Reaps Accolades at October Migrant Festivals in Korea
31 October 2022, Seoul - Filipino Community groups and the Philippine Embassy participated in various migrants and multicultural festivals throughout the month of October in Korea.
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November 06, 2022
PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH IN JEJU CITY
29 October 2022, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy conducted its fourth consular outreach mission for the year from 28 to 29 October 2022, in Jeju City, led by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega. The Embassy rendered 124 units of consular and Assistance to Nationals services to members of the Filipino community, including e-passport applications, notarials, marriage solemnization, civil registration, oath-taking of dual citizenship applicants, assistance-to-nationals and other services. Representatives from PAG-IBIG, POLO and OWWA, also joined the outreach and rendered a combined 221 services, including renewal of OWWA membership and OEC processing, contract verification, and inquiries on opening of PAG-IBIG regular and MP2 accounts, among others.
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October 30, 2022
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE TRAGEDY THAT STRUCK ITAEWON IN CENTRAL SEOUL ON 29 OCTOBER 2022
The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea conveys its profoundest condolences on the loss of lives and injury arising from the tragedy that struck Itaewon in Central Seoul on 29 October 2022
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October 19, 2022
Philippines Creative Content for the World Showcased at 27th Busan International Film Festival
18 October 2022, Seoul and Busan, Korea - The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) slogan - "Philippine films for the world" was at the center of the Philippine participation at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), one of the most prestigious in the world during its 27th edition held from 5 to 14 October 2022.
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October 16, 2022
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN THE 1ST ASEAN-ROK HEALTHCARE COOPERATION CONFERENCE
SEOUL, 13 October 2022 - the Philippines participated in the 1st ASEAN-ROK Conference on Healthcare Cooperation held on 7 October 2022 at the Westin Josun Hotel in Seoul.
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October 15, 2022
PHILIPPINE CONTINGENT PARTICIPATES IN THE KOREA FOUNDATION'S 2022 PUBLIC OFFICERS' FELLOWSHIP
05 October 2022, Asan City. The Philippine Embassy welcomed four participants to the Korea Foundation's 2022 Public Officers' Fellowship on 05 October 2022 in Asan-si, Chungcheongnsam-do. The program, offered since 2019, aims to provide an opportunity for public officials from various countries to learn more about Korea's language, culture and society. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jilliane De Dumo-Cornista and Cultural Officer Anthony Cornista represented the Philippine Embassy at the event.
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October 13, 2022
PH EMBASSY COMMEMORATES 72ND ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCES TO KOREA (PEFTOK)
12 October 2022, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega, commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the participation of the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK) in the Korean War with a program and wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War Memorial Museum in Seoul.
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October 09, 2022
PH EMBASSY WELCOMES PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION DELEGATION FOR A RESEARCH AND PLANNING TRIP TO ROK
06 October 2022, SEOUL - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega welcomed a delegation from the Philippine Sports Commission headed by Dr. Lauro Domingo, Chief, Planning, Research and Development Division of the PSC.
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October 05, 2022
CHEONAN WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL FEATURES BAYANIHAN DANCE COMPANY
In its first international performance outside the Philippines since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the world renowned Bayanihan Dance Company participated in the Cheonan World Dance Festival, showcasing Filipino artistry and creativity on the global stage.
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October 04, 2022
PHILIPPINE DIPLOMAT JOINS KOREA FOUNDATION PROGRAM ON KOREAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul proudly welcomed a colleague from the Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Mr. Marthy Angue, who is participating in the prestigious Korea Foundation (KF) Korean Language and Culture Program for Diplomats.
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October 03, 2022
PHILIPPINES SIGNS DEED OF DONATION FOR PHILIPPINE STUDIES PROGRAM AT BUSAN UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES
27 September 2022, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega signed a Deed of Donation from the Philippine Government with the Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) represented by Acting President Dr. Kyoo-Jae Shin on 20 September 2022 in Busan, Republic of Korea.
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October 01, 2022
PH EXPLORES MARINE AND FISHERIES COOPERATION WITH THE KOREA MARINE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega, DFA Assistant Secretary for Maritime and Oceans Affairs Maria Angela A. Ponce, and the rest of the Philippine delegation had a productive meeting with Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation (KOEM) Vice President and Executive Director Sang Joon Yoo, along with team members of the KOEM Maritime Conservation Division to discuss collaboration opportunities between the PH and ROK marine and fisheries sector with the organizational support of KOEM.
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October 01, 2022
PH AMBASSADOR THERESA B. DIZON-DE VEGA DELIVERS KEYNOTE SPEECH AT THE KOREA MARITIME WEEK 2022 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE
Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega delivered the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Korea Maritime Week on 21 September 2022.
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October 01, 2022
PH AND ROK AFFIRM FURTHER COOPERATION ON OCEANS AND FISHERIES
25 SEPTEMBER 2022, BUSAN - Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega and DFA Assistant Secretary for Maritime and Oceans Affairs Maria Angela A. Ponce met with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Deputy Minister Song Myeong-Dal on 21 September 2022. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega expressed appreciation for the support and participation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in the inaugural PH-ROK Maritime Dialogue.
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