January 10, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND KNIGHTS OF RIZAL KOREA CHAPTER COMMEMORATE RIZAL DAY
30 December 2024, Seoul - In celebration of the 128th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippine Embassy in cooperation with the Knights of Rizal (KOR) – Korea Chapter held a solemn floral offering at the bust of the Philippines national hero at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy.The ceremony was led by CDA a.i. and Commander of the KOR – Korea Chapter Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr., KOR officers and members, officers and staff of the Embassy and Filipino community members.
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January 10, 2025
DFA STATEMENT ON THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (FTA) BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
MANILA 03 January 2025 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) adds its voice in welcoming the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on 31 December 2024.
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December 30, 2024
Condolence Message
The Embassy of the Philippines in Korea conveys sincerest condolences to all the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragic aircraft incident in Muan.
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December 26, 2024
Philippines Participates in 2024 BRIDGES Program on Local Infrastructure Governance in Korea
13 December 2024, Seoul. The 2024 Bridges Program on Local Infrastructure Governance was successfully held from November 24-30, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. The program brought together experts and officials from the Philippines and Korea to exchange knowledge and best practices in local governance and infrastructure development. The program was co-organized by the Philippine Society for Public Administration (PSPA) and the Korea Local Government Officials Development Institute (LOGODI) under the ROK Ministry of Interior and Safety (MOIS), with additional support from the LX Spatial Information Research Institute.
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December 26, 2024
PHL EMBASSY ADMINISTERS OATH TO OFFICERS OF PHILIPPINE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION IN KOREA, HANPHIL-SASANG DAMUNHWA, AND PINOY COMMUNITY IN HWASEONG-SI
15 December 2024, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega presented three Filipino Community Organizations – the Philippine Engineers Association in Korea (PEAK), Hanphil-Sasang Damunhwa (HSD), and Pinoy Community in Hwaseong-Si (PCH) – their Certificate of Registration, which symbolizes and reaffirms their commitment to help protect and promote the general welfare and interests of the Filipino community, in December this year.
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December 26, 2024
PHILIPPINE WEAVES (HABI) EXHIBITION HELD AT CULTURAL HUB INSA-DONG, SEOUL
17 December 2024, Seoul – The opening ceremony of the exhibition “Threads of Culture: An exhibit of Philippine Weaves (HABI)” was held on 17 December 2024 at the Ohmi Gallery, Maru Art Center located in the bustling cultural hub of Insa-dong in Seoul. The exhibition, showcasing the rich and intricate weaving traditions of the Philippines, was organized to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Korea, highlighting the enduring cultural ties and shared history between the two countries.
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December 23, 2024
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS BRIEFING FOR LOCAL EXECUTIVES PARTICIPATING IN THE FOREIGN STUDY MISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
08 December 2024, Seoul – Philippine Embassy in Seoul officials led by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega received the courtesy call of the second batch of local chief executives and LGU officials participating in the 2024 KDIS-DAP Foreign Study Mission on Local Governance and Innovation for Economic Development at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 18 November 2024.
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December 23, 2024
Philippines Joins 3rd ASEAN+3 Economic Cooperation and Financial Stability Forum
18 December 2024, Seoul. The Philippines participated in the 3rd ASEAN+3 Economic Cooperation and Financial Stability Forum, with the theme “Sustainable Growth: Reinforcing Resilience, Revitalizing Productivity,” convened on December 16, 2024, at the Bank of Korea in Seoul. Jointly organized by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Bank of Korea. The forum gathered policymakers, academics, and experts to address the region’s economic challenges and explore pathways for sustainable development.
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December 23, 2024
DILG-PPSC MASTER IN CRISIS AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT (MCDRM) CLASS “MARAGHAWI” BENCHMARKS BEST PRACTICES OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
03 December 2024, Seoul. On 25 November 2024, Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr. of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul received the courtesy call of a delegation from the Department of the Interior and Local Government – Philippine Public Safety College (DILG-PPSC) Class “Maraghawi” who were conducting their International Field Exposure and Study (IFES) in the Republic of Korea from 23 to 29 November 2024.
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December 21, 2024
TEAM PH IN ROK DISCUSSES 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PROJECTS AT YEAR END PLANNING CONFERENCE
Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega led the discussions at the planning conference which highlighted the Embassy and attached agencies plans, activities, and programs accomplished in 2024, a milestone year for PH-ROK relations marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. In addition, Team PH in ROK presented priority tasks and activities for 2025 programs.
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December 21, 2024
Philippines Joins 2024 Busan-ASEAN Esports Global Exchange
12 December 2024, Busan. The Philippine Embassy in Korea represented by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega took part in the opening program for the 2024 Busan-ASEAN Esports Global Exchange which took place on November 29, 2024, at the Busan Esports Arena. The event was organized by the Busan Metropolitan City, Busan Global City Foundation (BGCF), and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA). The event aimed to foster cultural exchange and promote the growing esports industry among youth from Busan and ten ASEAN countries, including the Philippines.
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December 21, 2024
FILIPINO INVENTORS WIN MULTIPLE AWARDS AT THE SEOUL INTERNATIONAL INVENTION FAIR (SIIF) 2024
09 December 2024, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the Philippine delegation of Filipino inventors and officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in celebrating the multiple recognition and awards received during the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2024 held from 27 to 30 November 2024 at COEX Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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December 20, 2024
PHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS KEY PRIORITIES IN THE HEALTH SECTOR AT THE GLOBAL HEALTH ROUNDTABLE WITH AMBASSADORS IN KOREA
04 December 2024, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega participated in the Global Health Roundtable with Ambassadors in Korea held on 27 November 2024 at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.
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December 20, 2024
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY JOINS CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN THROUGH EMPOWERING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING VIA KKK: KAALAMAN SA KALUSUGAN NG KABABAIHAN SEMINAR
05 December 2024, Seoul. In observance of this year’s 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from 25 November to 12 December 2024, the Gender and Development Unit of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul organized a seminar on “KKK: Kaalaman sa Kalusugan ng Kababaihan” (A Reproductive Health and Wellness Seminar for Filipino Women in Korea) on 24 November 2024 at the 2nd Floor, Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy for the members of the Filipino Community.
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December 20, 2024
PH Participates in International Conference on Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific and the Rules-Based International Order
p>11 December 2024, Seoul. Panelists from the Philippines took part in the International Conference on Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific and the Rules-Based International Order held on 23 October 2024 at the Korea Press Center in Seoul.
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