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July 08, 2020
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL ASSISTS 537 FILIPINOS WITH SPECIAL FLIGHTS TO MANILA

Seoul, 08 July 2020 ? The Philippine Embassy in Seoul arranged two special passenger flights - Korean Air KE 623 and Asiana Airlines OZ 703 - from Incheon to Manila on 07 July 2020. A total of 537 Overseas Filipinos joined the special flights.

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June 24, 2020
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY FACILITATES RETURN OF 425 STRANDED FILIPINOS IN SOUTH KOREA TO THE PHILIPPINES

Seoul, 24 June 2020 ? The Philippine Embassy in Seoul successfully facilitated the return of 425 stranded Overseas Filipinos in South Korea to the Philippines via two special flights ? Korean Air KE 623 and Asiana Airlines OZ 703 ? which departed Incheon International Airport on 23 June 2020 at 6:39pm and 6:54pm, respectively, and safely landed in Manila at appoximately 10:20pm.

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June 24, 2020
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL PARTICIPATES IN THE 2020 EPS CONFERENCE

Seoul, 24 June 2020. The Philippine Embassy participated in the 2020 Employment Permit System (EPS) Conference in Tongyeong, South Korea from 17 to 18 June 2020. The EPS Conference is an annual event hosted by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRDK) for mutual exchange and cooperation between Korea and the sixteen EPS sending countries. Korea's EPS allows certain employers to legally hire an adequate number of foreign workers.

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June 19, 2020
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL LAUNCHES INAUGURAL KKK 2020 AGRI-BUSINESS WEBINAR FOR FILIPINOS IN KOREA

Seoul, 19 June 2020 ? The Philippine Embassy launched the inaugural session of the Agri-Business Webinar focusing on Organic Farming and Value-Adding Agribusiness for Filipinos in Korea on June 13 and 14, 2020.

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June 11, 2020
Message of President RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE on the occasion of the 122nd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence

 I join all Filipinos in celebrating the 122nd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. One hundred and twenty-two years ago, our forefathers proudly proclaimed the birth of the Filipino nation. Today we honor them for their bravery, heroism and sacrifice as well as we thank them for the gifts of democracy and freedom. As we wage a united battle against COVID-19, we now have the opportunity to demonstrate that we possess the same gallantry of spirit and nobility of character as the heroes of our past. Let us now move forward with courage, hope and optimism as we overcome this pandemic. Mabuhay tayong lahat! Mabuhay ang Republika ng Pilipinas! 

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June 08, 2020
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ASSISTS FILIPINOS IN KOREA WITH A SPECIAL FLIGHT TO MANILA

Seoul, 07 June 2020 ? The Philippine Embassy in Seoul today assisted 148 passengers who boarded the special Korean Air flight KE 623 which departed from Incheon International Airport at 6:45pm and safely landed in Manila at around 09:22pm.

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May 28, 2020
OFWS IN SOUTH KOREA THANK PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE FOR DOLE AKAP

Maraming maraming salamat po sa DOLE-AKAP PROGRAM! I got my share po.. I am glad there is someone who can hug (AKAP) me especially during my hardest days. Thank you so much My Beloved President Rodrigo Duterte..!" (from K.A. Andacao) "Kami po ay nagpapasalamat sa POLO Korea at DOLE AKAP sa tulong financial na natanggap namin. Salamat po sa ating mahal na Pangulo Tatay Digong sa pagmamahal nya sa aming mga OFWs. Mabuhay at Pagpalain tayo ng Diyos Ama.." (from Stream Band in Busan) "Salamat po sa natanggap naming $200 DOLE AKAP for each member.. malaking tulong po ito, God bless Pangulong Duterte at sa ating POLO OWWA Korea" -(R.S.Cristobal)

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May 17, 2020
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ASSISTED STRANDED FILIPINO NATIONALS AT INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KOREAN AIRLINES FLIGHT KE 623)

Seoul, 17 May 2020 - The Embassy of the Philippines in Seoul wishes to inform the public that 45 of our stranded kababayans were safely repatriated to Manila on 14 May 2020 via Korean Airlines Flight KE 623.

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May 17, 2020
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL DISTRIBUTES RELIEF PACKS TO FILIPINOS MOST AFFECTED BY COVID-19

Seoul, 18 May 2020 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in line with their mandate to assist Overseas Filipinos, distributed relief packs on 16 April and 14 May 2020 to kababayans severely affected by COVID-19. This project is one of the efforts of the Embassy and the DFA in alleviating the economic hardships being experienced by kababayans due to COVID-19.

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April 02, 2020
On the Three COVID-19 Positive Filipinos in South Korea

02 April 2020 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, confirms that three Filipino nationals have tested positive for COVID-19.

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March 20, 2020
FIRST FILIPINO COVID-19 PATIENT IN SOUTH KOREA

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul received confirmation from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) that a Filipino national was tested positive with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on 20 March 2020. This is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 infection involving a Filipino national in South Korea.

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March 20, 2020
DETAILS ON THE CASE OF THE FIRST FILIPINO COVID-19 PATIENT IN SOUTH KOREA

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to share with the public the following information provided by the Incheon Local Government regarding the Filipino national who has been tested positive for COVID-19:

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March 03, 2020
2020 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH CELEBRATION

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the entire nation in celebrating the 2020 Women's Month.

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February 15, 2020
THIS IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY.

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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February 12, 2020
PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS ITS FIRST CONSULAR OUTREACH FOR 2020 IN BUSAN

BUSAN, 09 February 2020 ? The Philippine Embassy in South Korea successfully conducted its two-day consular outreach mission on 07 and 08 February 2020 in the city of Busan, the second largest city in South Korea after Seoul.

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