June 02, 2025
PH PARTICIPATES IN THE BRIEFING SESSION ON 21ST ASIA-PACIFIC PARLIAMENTARIANS’ CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
28 May 2025, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega joined Ambassadors and representatives of Asia-Pacific countries in a meeting to discuss Korea’s preparations for the 21st Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Conference on Environment and Development (APPCED) General Assembly. The Korean Parliamentarians' Coalition for Children, Population, and Environment (CPE) through its Chairperson, Representative and former Minister of Unification In-Young Lee hosted the meeting at the National Assembly building on 22 May 2025.
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June 07, 2025
FORMER PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT MACAPAGAL-ARROYO CHAMPIONS INCLUSIVE INNOVATION AND REGIONAL COOPERATION AT 2025 JEJU FORUM
Jeju, Republic of Korea (28-31 May 2025) - Former President of the Philippines and member of the House of Representatives Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo advocated for inclusive innovation at the World Leaders’ Session of the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity held from 28-30 May 2025.
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June 11, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulates ROK President Lee Jae-Myung on his election
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulates ROK President Lee Jae-Myung on his election. The Philippine Embassy in Korea likewise conveys our well wishes and congratulations to President Lee.The Philippines and the Republic of Korea enjoy vibrant and dynamic relations based on our strategic partnership, a future-oriented Free Trade Agreement, and our close cultural ties and shared aspirations for peace, stability, and economic prosperity. We look forward to working with the new ROK government to deepen relations between our countries.
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June 19, 2025
DTI SECRETARY ALDEGUER-ROQUE MEETS GLOBAL TECH LEADER GOOGLE AND TOP KOREAN FIRMS; HIGHLIGHTS PH INVESTMENT INCENTIVES UNDER CREATE MORE LAW
16 June 2025, Seoul – Secretary of Trade and Industry Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque was on an Official Visit to the Republic of Korea from 14-16 May 2025, and to participate in the Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Jeju.
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June 28, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CELEBRATES 127TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A FUSION OF FLAVORS, REAFFIRMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
SEOUL, 23 JUNE 2025 — Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega hosted a diplomatic reception on 23 June 2025 at the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul in celebration of the 127th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence and 76 years of Philippines-Korea relations.
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July 17, 2025
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR AND DEFENSE ACQUISITION MINISTER HIGHLIGHT CONTINUED DEFENSE COOPERATION
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega paid a farewell call on Minister Seok Jong Gun of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do on 14 July 2025. Mutual recognition of the enduring and dynamic defense cooperation that has been cultivated over the last four years was highlighted during the call, where both sides reflected on the growing strategic partnership between the two nations, especially in defense.
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July 20, 2025
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON CHAIRMAN OF PH-ROK PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Yeouido, Republic of Korea — Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea paid a farewell call on PH-ROK Parliamentary Friendship Chairman Rep. Kim Sungwon last 8 July 2025 at the National Assembly. The Ambassador extended her gratitude for the Parliamentary Friendship Chair’s steadfast friendship and invaluable support over the last four years. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega likewise acknowledged the invaluable role of the ROK-Philippine Parliamentary Friendship Group of the National Assembly in strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in promoting robust legislative cooperation and productive people-to-people exchanges through regional parliamentary dialogues and capacity-building activities. She likewise expressed appreciation for Rep. Kim’s involvement in high-level Philippine congressional visits to the Republic of Korea from 2021 to 2025, including at Speaker-level for both nations.
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July 24, 2025
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR REAFFIRMS CONTINUED DEFENSE COOPERATION IN FAREWELL MEETING WITH ROK MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
Seoul, 18 July 2025 – Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega paid a farewell call on Ministry of National Defense Director General Lee Kwangsuk on 18 July 2025 at the Ministry of National Defense.
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July 27, 2025
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR BIDS FAREWELL TO ROK MPVA, CELEBRATES STRENGTHENED PH-ROK PARTNERSHIP ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
21 July 2025, SEOUL — Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega bid farewell to Vice Minister Kang Yunjin of the ROK Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) on 21 July 2025 at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. During the meeting, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega and Vice Minister Kang warmly reflected on four years of robust and meaningful cooperation in the field of veterans affairs between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. Both sides acknowledged the strong partnership that led to enhanced programs honoring Filipino veterans of the Korean War. Milestones such as high-level exchanges and the successful 2023 Ministerial Summit on Veterans Affairs marking the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, have further strengthened bilateral cooperation and underscored both countries’ shared commitment to honoring veterans and supporting their descendants.
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