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November 15, 2022
PH-ROK HOLDS 1ST BILATERAL MEETING AT THE SIDELINES OF THE 40TH AND 41ST ASEAN SUMMIT AND RELATED MEETINGS

SEOUL, 14 November 2022 - Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 12 November 2022.

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November 14, 2022
PH Ambassador Delivers Keynote at KIAS-BUFS International Conference on ASEAN

10 November 2022, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega delivered the Keynote Remarks at the Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies-Busan University of Foreign Studies (KIAS-BUFS) International Conference on "ASEAN Sub-regionalism and Korea-ASEAN Relations: Towards Complementary Cooperative Relationship" held from 28-29 October 2022 in BUFS, Korea.

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November 14, 2022
PH Ambassador Participates in 2022 Jeju International Peace Conference

12 November 2022, Seoul - Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega joined other panelists from the diplomatic corps, academe, media, think-tanks, and government institutions at the Jeju International Peace Conference held on 11 November 2022 in WE Hotel, Jeju Island.

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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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