29 September 2024, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega administered the oath of office to new set of officers of the Association of Filipino Educators in Korea (AFEK), a long-standing partner of the Embassy and MWO-OWWA-Seoul in various community initiatives for Overseas Filipinos in South Korea, on 29 September 2024 at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.

On the same date, the Ambassador presented AFEK with their (Renewal) Certificate of Registration, which symbolizes and reaffirms their commitment to help protect and promote the general welfare and interests of the Filipino community. The ceremony was preceded by a short courtesy call to the Ambassador by the Officers of AFEK, led by Professor Sherro Lee P. Arellano-Lagrimas, on their proposed projects and initiatives for the upcoming months.

Witnessing the recognition and oath-taking were Vice Consul Jill De Dumo-Cornista, Labor Attache Ma. Celeste M. Valderrama, and Welfare Officer Cornelia DG. Chanco.

The Philippine Embassy continues to accept new registration, renewal, or administration of oaths for the induction of newly elected officers of Filipino community organizations in South Korea. For more information, please visit http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/filipino_community.asp. END