03 December 2023, Seoul. Officials from the Foundation for the Advancement of STEAM (FAS) led by Executive Director Iris Yang and External Affairs Advisor Dongsan Shin called on Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega on 27 November 2023.

Executive Director Yang expressed appreciation to Ambassador Dizon-De Vega for gracing the opening ceremony and delivering remarks at the International Mathematical Science Creativity Competition (IMSCC) held in October 2023 at the Gwacheon National Science Museum, Gyeonggi-do, ROK. She also shared that the foundation was very impressed with the performance of the students from the Philippines who participated in the IMSCC. These students showed huge potential in the field of Mathematics and Science and have innovative ideas. For the succeeding edition of the IMSCC, FAS sought the Embassy’s assistance in inviting more Filipino students and teachers to participate in the competition. They also aim to expand the IMSCC to other regions in the Philippines, which currently is only being held in San Fernando City, Pampanga. FAS likewise expressed willingness to share ideas in the building and design of a national science museum in the Philippines and to collaborate with relevant institutions in the Philippines pioneering STEAM education.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega shared that education is one of the key priority areas of the Philippines under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. The participation of Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte in the Global Education Innovation Summit in the Republic of Korea is a highlight of PH-ROK education engagement. She also lauded the foundation for their initiative in integrating creative arts in STEAM. END