We would like to inform the Filipino community that we are still on Alert Level 1 or heightened alertness. The community is advised to remain calm and to continuously monitor developments in South Korea.
Meanwhile, we would like to provide you with some important information to help you prepare in case tensions escalate. In case of an attack, it is important that we first follow the safety procedures ordered by the local government in your area. These safety procedures will apply to both Korean and foreign residents:
- When an air-raid warning is issued, turn off gas valves and electrical appliances and go to a nearby shelter;
- If you are outside when an air-raid warning is issued, follow safety staff to a nearby shelter. If you cannot find a shelter, hide and protect yourÂself any way you can.
- If you are driving, park the car in an empty lot or on the right side of the road and evacuate to a safe place.
- Follow the instructions of the National Emergency Management Agency.
- Be prepared by checking where the designated shelters are located near your house or workplace, and have medicine kit, emergency items, etc. ready at all times.
It is also important that you know in advance the designated shelters in your own area and to coordinate with your area leaders (please see list below). Once movement from the shelters is allowed, Filipinos are advised to proceed to any of the different convergence areas as identified in the attached assembly points.
This is only advance information and there is no evacuation going on.
Thank you for your cooperation.
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HOTLINE: 010-9263-8119 & 010-9365-2312
POLO SEOUL HOTLINE: 010-4573-6290
LIST OF AREA COORDINATORS (As of 12 April 2013)
Area |
Contact Person / Coordinators |
Contact Number |
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SEOUL |
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010-4323-0870 |
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GYEONGGI PROVINCE |
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ANSAN |
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010-6823-6336 |
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SIHEUNG |
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OSAN |
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010-2464-0261 |
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SONGTAN |
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PYEONGTAEK |
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HWASEONG |
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010-2066-4983 |
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BARAN |
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SUWON |
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GWANGJU |
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010-6874-5484 |
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GURI |
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010-9982-9584 |
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PAJU |
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010-7708-7530 |
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ILSAN |
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010-2318-2057 |
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POCHEON |
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010-9498-2754 |
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UIJEONGBU |
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010-7708-7530 |
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DONGDUCHEON |
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010-7708-7530 |
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NAMYANGJU |
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YANGJU |
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010-6501-0086 |
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INCHEON |
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010-9799-2921 |
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BUCHEON |
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010-2897-2203 |
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CHUNGCHEONGNAM PROVINCE |
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CHEONAN |
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010-378-71073 |
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DAEJEON |
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010-3322-7081 |
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GYEONGSANGNAM PROVINCE |
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BUSAN |
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010-765-55804 |
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GIMHAE |
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010-3292-6930 |
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CHANGWON |
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010-5829-0825 |
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MASAN |
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Assembly Point in Gimhae: Imho Catholic Church 543-2 Oe-Dong, Gimhae-si,Gyeongsangnam-do
- To get there by KTX - get off at Gupo Station ; from the Gupo Station, you may take any of the following:
- Take the bus - bus no. 1004 , no.8 ,no.123, 127 or no.130; these buses will stop at the Shinhan Bus Stop; then take bus no. 21 or no. 21-1 and get off at the Jung-ang Hospital; you can walk from there to the Imho Catholic Church which is 200 meters away.
- Take the subway line no.3 and get off at Daejeo; then transfer to the light train and get off at Suro Station. From the Suro Station, you can walk or take a cab to the Imho Catholic Church.
- By Bus - from Seoul or from any of the provinces/cities - take the bus going to Gimhae; get off at the Gimhae Bus Terminal ; you can walk or take a cab going to the Imho Catholic Church which is 1km. away.
- Coordinators:
- Ms. Maria Kim(Gimhae Support Center for Foreign Workers) 010-3292-6930
- Mr. Rinson M. Nepomuceno (FASIGKO) 010-5931-0203
- Mr. Valentino de Guzman (FASIGKO) 010-2485-0269
Assembly Point In Busan: Mertrobank Busan
Metrobank Busan
Busan Station
- Address: 8/F Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Bldg. 1205-22 Choryang 1 Dong Dong-gu, Pusan, Korea 601-011
- Coordinators:
- Mr. Mario Ramirez 8251-462-1091~93
- Ms. Myrna Barredo 010-7655-5804
- TAKE Busan Subway: Busan Station Exit 2KTX Busan Station
Assembly Area Indaegu: Daegu Catholic Workers’center
- 28 Jongno 2(i)-ga (33 Jong-ro) Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
- Daegu Subway: Line 1 and 2 Exit 15 Banwoldang Station (300m from exit 15)
- Coordinator:
- Ms. Irene Kim 010-3349-8822Tel: 053-253-1313
Assembly Point (2) Philippine Embassy, Seoul
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY
Hyatt Hotel Bus Stop
- Address: 5-1 Itaewon-2dong, Yongsan-gu, SeoulTel: 02-796-7387~89/010-9365-2312
- Bus:
- blue 405A,402
- green 03Get off at Hyatt Hotel bus stop
- Subway: Line 6, Hangangjin Station (1200 meters/10 mins walk)
Assembly Point (1) Hyehwa Catholic Church
- 288 Changgyeonggung-ro (58-2 Hyehwa-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Coordinators:
- Fr. Arvin Mosqueda 010-6694-0870
- Fr. Alvin Parantar 010-4323-0870
- Bus:
- blue 100,102,104,105,106,108,109,140,143,149,150,151,162,273,601
- green 08,
- Subway: Line 4, Hyehwa Station exit 1 Hansung University Staion exit 3 and 4
