April 02, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN THE DIGITAL FINANCE ROUNDTABLE OF THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE-GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (KDI-GKEDC)
24 March 2025, Seoul. The Korea Development Institute – Global Knowledge Exchange and Development Center (KDI-GKEDC) held a Digital Finance Roundtable on 19 March 2025 at the Rose of Sharon Hall, 2nd Floor, Education Building of the GKEDC. The event was participated in by representatives of diplomatic missions from ASEAN Member States in Seoul. Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Romulo Victor M. Israel Jr. and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha L. Olavario represented the Philippine Embassy in the roundtable.
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April 02, 2025
PHILIPPINES AND KOREA TO BOOST ECONOMIC, TRADE, AND ENERGY COOPERATION
17 March 2025, Seoul – Ambassador Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega welcomed Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy Director General Dr. Kim Jongchul to the Philippine Embassy on 13 March 2025 to discuss advancements on PH - ROK trade and economic relations. The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are working to enhance economic engagement in untapped and emerging areas of cooperation as among the priority areas of our strategic partnership.
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March 31, 2025
PHL EMBASSY HOSTS GENERAL ASSEMBLIES OF PHILIPPINE ENGINEERS’ ASSOCIATION IN KOREA AND PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS - SOUTH KOREA CHAPTER
Seoul, South Korea – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul hosted at the Sentro Rizal Hall, the General Assemblies of two major Filipino engineering organizations in South Korea, the Philippine Philippine Engineers’ Association in Korea (PEAK) on 23 February 2025 led by its President Engr. Ma. Ivy Flaminiano; and the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – South Korea Chapter (PICE-South Korea) on 16 March 2025 led by its Vice President Engr. Carlo Elipse representing the organization’s President Engr. Julius Marvin Flores.
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March 27, 2025
PHL EMBASSY CONDUCTS POST ARRIVAL ORIENTATION SEMINAR AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FILIPINO MARRIAGE MIGRANTS IN DAEGU
15 March 2025, Daegu. In commemoration of National Women’s Month, the Philippine Embassy conducted its first Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) for Filipino Marriage Migrants for the year 2025 in Daegu City on 15 March 2025.
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March 26, 2025
PH DELEGATION PARTICIPATES IN APEC SOM 1 HELD IN GYEONGJU, KOREA
23 February - 11 March 2025, Gyeongju - The Philippines successfully participated in the first Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM 1) and Related Meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) for 2025 in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea.
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March 25, 2025
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR AND KOREA MINISTER AGREE TO FORTIFY TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COOPERATION
21 March 2025, Seoul – Ambassador Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega assured Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation (MOLIT) H.E. Park Sang-woo of the Philippine commitment to fortifying transportation and infrastructure cooperation with the Republic of Korea through transformative projects that will improve connectivity in the Philippines, elevate the living standards of residents, and boost priority industries such as trade and tourism.
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March 24, 2025
AMBASSADOR THERESA DIZON-DE VEGA JOINS THE GLOBAL GREEN GROWTH INSTITUTE IN WELCOMING ITS FIRST KOREAN DIRECTOR-GENERAL, DR. SANG-HYUP KIM
18 March 2025, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega attended the official inauguration of Global Green Growth Institute’s (GGGI) new Director-General Dr. Sang-hyup Kim on 11 March 2025 at the Westin Josun Seoul Hotel. Director-General Kim is the first Korean Director-General to lead the GGGI in its continuing pursuit of a transformative green growth agenda alongside its Members and Partners. Dr. Kim began his four-year term with the GGGI on 01 January 2025.
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March 11, 2025
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS SHOWCASE ARTISTRY IN KOREA PERFORMANCES
07 March 2025 – The world-renowned and multi-awarded Philippine Madrigal Singers showcased their artistry before Korean and international audiences in several performances in Korea from 22-28 February 2025. The group, also known popularly as the MADZ, astounded audiences with their vocal mastery and intricate choral arrangements in various performances in Suwon, Ansan, Pohang, and as a special featured choir at the popular Jeju International Choral Festival. The MADZ with their diverse repertoire of Filipino, international, spiritual, classical, popular, and ethnic music brought audiences to their feet as their performances received standing ovations from audiences.
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March 10, 2025
PH DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM DESIGNATES ACTOR AND SINGER-SONGWRITER SEO IN GUK AS THE PHILIPPINES’ CELEBRITY TOURISM AMBASSADOR FOR SOUTH KOREA
10 March 2025, Manila, Philippines. - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is pleased to announce that popular South Korean actor and singer Seo In Guk has been appointed as the official Ambassador for Tourism in the Philippines. Known for his performances in well-received dramas such as "Reply 1997" and "Doom at Your Service", Seo In Guk’s charm, talent, and international fanbase make him the perfect fit to represent the vibrant tourism scene in the Philippines. This collaboration will further strengthen the cultural and tourism exchanges between the Philippines and South Korea.
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March 08, 2025
PH AMBASSADOR REFLECTS ON GENDER EQUALITY IN LEADERSHIP
An advocate for women's rights and bridging the gender gap, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega adds her voice and shares her perspectives on the ongoing struggle for gender equality, the emerging challenges of AI-driven biases, and the crucial steps necessary to fully realize women's empowerment in today’s rapidly evolving world. Throughout her career, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega has championed women's rights, focusing on the intersection of gender equality, leadership, and international development.
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March 08, 2025
PH NATIONAL BOBSLED TEAM PLACES IN THE KOREA CUP 2025
02 March 2025, Pyeongchang, South Korea - The Philippine National Bobsled Team recently competed in the Korea Cup 2025 held from 27-28 February 2025 at the Pyeongchang Olympic Sliding Center in Gangwon province, South Korea. The Philippine contingent composed of seven (7) active members from the Philippine Coast Guard garnered 2nd place in the female team 2-woman bobsled and 4th place in the male team 2-man bobsled competitions.
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March 02, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE IN MOKPO AND YEOSU
22 February 2025, Yeosu. The Philippine Embassy conducted a consular outreach mission in Mokpo and Yeosu from 20 to 22 February 2025. The consular team rendered 76 units of consular and Assistance to Nationals services to members of the Filipino community, including e-passport applications, notarials, civil registration, and Embassy ID, among others. The Embassy team likewise provided basic information on the upcoming National Elections through Internet or online voting.
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February 20, 2025
PHL EMBASSY CONDUCTS SECOND FILCOM LEADERS’ CAMP
17 February 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, in coordination with the MWO-OWWA-Seoul, successfully conducted the Second Filipino Community Organizations’ Leadership Camp from 15 to 16 February 2025 at Sentro Rizal Hall. With the theme “Enhancing Community Emergency Preparedness and Security Awareness,” the event aimed to equip Filipino community leaders with essential skills in security preparedness, emergency response, and law enforcement coordination.
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February 20, 2025
NICK JOAQUIN’S CLASSIC WORKS AND MICA DE LEON’S LOVE ON THE SECOND READ LAUNCH IN KOREA
14 February 2025, Seoul. Korean readers are set to experience the depth and diversity of Philippine literature as the Korean-language versions of three (3) Philippine books: The Woman Who Had Two Navels and Tales of the Tropical Gothic by Philippine National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin, and Love on Second Read by Mica de Leon are now available in Korean bookstores nationwide. Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega attended the press conference and the book launch at the Korea Foundation (KF) Global Center on 14 February 2025.
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February 19, 2025
PH EMBASSY AND FILIPINOS IN THE CREATIVE SECTOR MEET
16 February 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Korea, hosted a get-together and sharing session with Filipino creatives in Korea on 15 February 2025 at the Embassy’s new Habi Lounge. Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega along with Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Victor Romulo Israel, Vice Consul Jillian De Dumo-Cornista, and Cultural Officer Anthony Cornista welcomed Filipinos who undertake acting, modelling, hosting, performing, talent management, and influencer work in Korea to the activity. Some of the participants have extensive experience, particularly in the acting field, in various Korean content production sectors.
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