August 13, 2026
AMBASSADOR FERNANDEZ CONGRATULATES AMBASSADOR LANDRY MBOUMBA, NON-RESIDENT AMBASSADOR OF THE GABONESE REPUBLIC TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Seoul, 11 August 2026 - Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez conveyed felicitations to His Excellency Ambassador Landry Mboumba, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Gabonese Republic to the Republic of the Philippines, on the occasion of his presentation of credentials to His Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on 04 August 2026 at the Malacañan Palace.
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August 13, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE LEE DONGGY
Seoul, 13 August 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to Ambassador-designate Lee Donggy, who departs for the Philippines today to assume his post as Ambassador of the Republic of Korea. Ambassador-designate Lee is no stranger to Philippine–ROK relations. As Director-General for ASEAN and Southeast Asian Affairs of the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he played an instrumental role in advancing many of the milestones that have strengthened the Philippines–Republic of Korea Strategic Partnership, working closely with Philippine counterparts to deepen cooperation across key areas of mutual interest. His assumption of office comes at an important juncture in bilateral relations, as the Philippines and the ROK continue to build on the momentum of our Strategic Partnership and pursue new areas of cooperation that deliver tangible benefits to both countries. The Philippine Embassy wishes Ambassador-designate Lee a safe journey and a productive and successful tour of duty in the Philippines. END
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October 27, 2026
PHILIPPINES, REPUBLIC OF KOREA STRENGTHEN BILATERAL POLICE COOPERATION
SEOUL, 22 October 2026 — Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Juanito Victor C. Remulla met with Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) Acting Commissioner General Kim Jong-chul to discuss strengthening bilateral police cooperation, including law enforcement capacity building, police modernization, and addressing transnational crime. The meeting builds on the Philippines–ROK Strategic Partnership and advances the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Police Cooperation signed during the State Visit of ROK President Lee Jae Myung to the Philippines on 3 March 2026. Philippine National Police Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. also joined the discussions.
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October 30, 2026
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR RECEIVES AMBASSADORS OF HONDURAS AND LITHUANIA
SEOUL, Republic of Korea – Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received Honduran Ambassador Viviane de Pierrefeu Midence and Lithuanian Ambassador Donatas Tamulaitis in separate courtesy calls at the Philippine Embassy in October 2026.
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