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June 02, 2025
PHL EMBASSY ADMINISTERS OATH TO OFFICERS OF ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO EDUCATORS IN KOREA AND DAEGU FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL-NONGONG

25 May 2025, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy, led by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega, recognized and administered the oath-taking of the officers of two (2) Filipino community organizations, namely: the Association of Filipino Educators in Korea (AFEK) and Daegu Filipino Community Council-Nongong (DFCC-Nongong). The latter organization was also awarded their Certificate of Registration, which symbolizes and reaffirms their commitment to help protect and promote the general welfare and interests of the Filipino community.

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June 03, 2025
Livelihood Skills Trainings at Health & Wellness Programs, July-December 2025

Muling inaanyayahan ng Embahada, MWO, at OWWA, ang mga Filipino na nagtatrabaho at naninirahan sa South Korea na makilahok sa pagpapatuloy ng Livelihood Skills Trainings at Health & Wellness Programs simula buwan ng Hulyo taong 2025!

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June 18, 2025
PISTANG PINOY SA KOREA 2025 DAEGU

Daegu, 10 June 2025 — The Filipino community in South Korea came together in vibrant celebration of Philippine culture and unity during PISTANG PINOY SA KOREA 2025, held in conjunction with the 127th Philippine Independence Day and 30th National Migrant Workers Day on 08 June 2025 at Yeungjin University, Daegu Metropolitan City.

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June 20, 2025
PH EMBASSY MEETS KOREAN IMMIGRATION AND VISA LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION ON LEGAL SUPPORT FOR FILIPINOS IN KOREA

Seoul, 05 June 2025 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza, met with the Immigration and Visa Lawyers’ Association of the Korean Bar Association (KBA), led by its Chairperson Atty. Jaewon Lee, at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room to explore possible partnerships in assisting foreigners on legal issues while in South Korea.

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July 26, 2025
Listahan ng mga Kalahok sa MWO-OWWA Skills Training Program na Baking 101 sa August 2025

MAHALAGANG PABATID! Narito na po ang opisyal na listahan ng mga kalahok sa darating na Skills Training Program na “BAKING 101” na gaganapin tuwing Linggo mula sa Agosto 3 hanggang Agosto 24, 2025, mula 1:00PM to 5:00PM, sa 3rd Floor, MWO OWWA Bldg., likod ng Embahada.

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August 28, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WELCOMES ARRIVAL OF NEW LABOR ATTACHÉ IN SOUTH KOREA

26 August 2025, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in Seoul welcomed its new Labor Attaché, Atty. Rosemarie G. Duquez, on 24 August 2025. As part of her introductory visit, Atty. Duquez called on Chargé d’Affaires ai Edwin Mendoza and engaged with key officials of the Embassy. 

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October 15, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AND MWO-OWWA HOSTS 3RD “KUMUSTAHAN WITH EPS CAREGIVERS” AND MEET & GREET WITH THE AMBASSADOR

28 September 2025, Seoul – On September 28, 2025, the Migrant Workers Office - Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (MWO-OWWA), led by Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, conducted the 3rd "Kumustahan with EPS Caregivers" and Meet and Greet with the New Ambassador. The Ambassador-designate welcomed the caregivers and expressed her gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Ambassador-designate Fernandez highlighted the success of the pilot project and cited the satisfaction of both employers and caregivers with the services provided by Filipino workers. She also acknowledged the initial challenges faced by caregivers but noted that these issues were promptly addressed through collaboration between the Philippine government and the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL). 

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October 23, 2025
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS THE “OWWA CUP: 2025 CHESS GRAND PRIX” IN KOREA

19 October 2025. Seoul, Republic of Korea - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), successfully hosted the First OWWA Cup: 2025 Chess Grand Prix at the Hana Bank Head Office, in partnership with the Philippine E9 Chess Club and KEB Hana Bank.

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