22 March 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy, led by Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, for the first time joined the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) organized by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) for marriage migrants entering South Korea. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega thanked the CFO for giving the Embassy an opportunity to reach out to the incoming marriage migrants, and assured the participants of the Embassy’s support as they establish their roots in South Korea. She also invited the participants to an array of activities this year geared towards the needs of overseas Filipinos and multicultural families, such as the Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Seminar Series, PEAK Pinoy livelihood seminars, and Eskwelahan sa Embahada at Palarong Pinoy. 

With a total of 35 attendees, Embassy officers including Consul General Romulo Victor Israel, Jr., Vice Consul Jill De Dumo-Cornista and ATN Officer Fatima Tabio, provided participants with information on important consular services such as registering their marriage and children’s birth, and common marriage migrant issues like child custody and support. 

The CFO’s PDOS is conducted twice a month. Individuals who are interested in participating in future sessions may contact the CFO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. END