January 28, 2026
PHILIPPINES, PARAGUAY AFFIRM COMMITMENT TO DEEPEN BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL COOPERATION
Seoul, Republic of Korea – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez called on Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to the Philippines H.E. Miguel Angel Ubaldino Romero Alvarez on 28 January 2026 at the Paraguay Embassy in Seoul to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in regional and multilateral fora. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing political dialogue, economic engagement, and people-to-people ties. The discussion highlighted Paraguay’s role as current President of MERCOSUR and growing opportunities for collaboration with ASEAN, including prospects for trade cooperation, sustainability initiatives, and carbon market mechanisms. A shared commitment to a rules-based international order, peaceful settlement of disputes, and respect for international law was likewise underscored.
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March 13, 2026
Philippines Assumes Chairmanship of ASEAN-Korea Centre Council
Seoul, 11 February 2026 – H.E. Bernadette Therese Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea, as Council Director of the Philippines, formally assumed the chairmanship of the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) Council during the 18th Annual AKC Council Meeting held at the Westin Josun Seoul on 11 February 2026. Following the handover, Ambassador Fernandez, as the new Chair, presided over the proceedings, which reviewed the AKC's 2025 accomplishments—including 38 programs—and approved the 2026 Annual Work Program and Budget. Outgoing Chair, Council Director of Malaysia Fairuz Adli Mohd Rozali commended the AKC's role in deepening ASEAN-ROK ties, while H.E. Kim Jae-shin, AKC Secretary-General, highlighted key 2026 projects such as the ASEAN Hall in Jeonju and the launch of the ASEAN Officials Trade Academy.
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March 22, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 FEALAC Young Leaders Program
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul invites you to join the 2026 FEALAC Young Leaders Program—an exciting opportunity to represent the Philippines, engage in regional issues, and create impactful content on East Asia–Latin America relations.
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May 06, 2026
SEOUL PE PARTICIPATES IN THE 60TH ASEAN-KOREA CENTRE’S EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
23 April 2026, Seoul - The 60th Meeting of the ASEAN-Korea Centre Executive Board (AKC EB) was held at the Press Center Building in Jung-gu, Seoul on 23 April 2026. Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Mendoza chaired the meeting, which was participated in by officials from the 10 ASEAN Member States and the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The programs and activities of the Trade and Investment Unit were presented by its new Head from the Philippines, Ofelia R. Usigan. An official from the Timor Leste Embassy was also present as an observer, following Timor Leste’s accession as the 11th Member State of ASEAN in 2025.
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May 07, 2026
ASEAN COMMITTEE IN SEOUL VISITS SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY HQ
24 April 2026, Seoul - Seoul PE participated in the visit of the ASEAN Committee in Seoul (ACS) to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) Headquarters on 24 April 2026. The visit included viewing of the state-of-the-art Traffic and CCTV Command Centre and a brief talk about the 112 - Emergency Dispatching & Operation Command Center.
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May 10, 2026
PHILIPPINES JOINS FOREIGN MINISTER DINNER FOR ASEAN HEADS OF MISSIONS IN SEOUL
Seoul, 08 May 2026- On the eve of the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun hosted the ASEAN Heads of Missions in Seoul for a dinner that reaffirmed the Republic of Korea’s continuing engagement with ASEAN and commitment to the ASEAN–Republic of Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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May 12, 2026
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2026 ASEAN PANORAMA
07 May 2026, Seoul. Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 ASEAN Panorama, a trade exposition project of the ASEAN-Korea Centre’s Trade and Investment Unit (AKC-TIU).
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