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PH Congratulates New Leadership of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST)

Amb. Dizon-de Vega delivers remarks and congratulates Dr. Lee Tai Sik on his assumption as the 21^st President of KOFST.

09 March 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega recently delivered congratulatory remarks on the Inaugural Ceremony for the 21^st President of the KOFST, Dr. Tai Sik Lee on 03 March 2023 in Seoul. The ceremony was attended by members of the National Assembly, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and over 100 of the top scientists in Korea, including past Presidents of the KOFST.

In her remarks, Ambassador Dizon-de Vega, conveyed congratulations on the assumption of Dr. Lee and shared that science and technology is one of the priority cooperation areas for the Philippines and Korea. She further added, “We held the first Philippines-Korea Joint Science and Technology committee Meeting in 2022 and have ongoing cooperation projects on space and satellite infrastructure and data-bridging.”

The KOFST is Korea’s largest private-led epicenter of science and technology established in 1966. It has a far-reaching network of Korean S & T experts both in Korea and overseas, leveraging the science and technology talent pool as well as the goal of Korea to be among the leading technologically advanced countries in the world. The current KOFST membership is 6,000 strong encompassing 13 regional science federations, 400 academic societies, and 19 overseas chapters.

KOFST is likewise engaged in private-sector cooperation programs with institutions in other countries and contributes to planning on ODA programs in science and technology. At present, KOFST is also actively engaged in non-governmental science diplomacy, global collective action, and in space studies. END

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ADMINISTERS OATH TO OFFICERS OF FILIPINO PHOTOGRAPHERS IN SOUTH KOREA AND FILIPINO UNITEAM SOUTH KOREA

Ambassador Dizon-de Vega, Consul General Israel, Vice Consul De Dumo-Cornista, Labor Attache Valderrama, Welfare Officer Deuna, and other personnel with officers and members of the FILIPOS and FUSK (photos courtesy of Seoul PE and FILIPOS)

05 March 2023, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega administered the oath-taking of the officers of two Filipino community organizations, the Filipino Photographers in South Korea (FILIPOS) and Filipino Uniteam South Korea (FUSK).

Organized in 2010, FILIPOS aims to “educate, encourage, and expand the photography knowledge and capabilities of its members, in an atmosphere of camaraderie and fun with Filipino communities in South Korea." Led by its incoming President Warlito Ildefonso, Jr., FILIPOS also renewed their Certificate of Recognition and expressed their commitment to support Embassy activities geared towards the uplifting of the general welfare and profile of the Filipino community.

Also on the same date, the Ambassador presented the Filipino Uniteam South Korea with their Certificate of Registration as a new Filipino community organization. FUSK aims to, among others, assist multicultural families and Filipino marriage migrants become “productive and active members of Korean society.” The organization, led by its first President, Ms. April Valle, has engaged in humanitarian activities for the benefit of needy families in the Philippines and, most recently, earthquake victims in Turkey.

Witnessing the recognition and oath-taking were Consul General Romulo Victor “Jun” Israel, Jr., Vice Consul Jill De Dumo-Cornista, Labor Attaché Maya Valderrama, Welfare Officer Pops Deuna, Cultural Officer Anthony Cornista, and Migrant Workers Officer Manny Barotilla.

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

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL CELEBRATES NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH

Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega (4^th from left) leads the Philippine Embassy in Seoul in celebrating National Women’s Month 2023.

8 March 2023 – The Philippine Embassy in Korea is one with the nation in celebrating the 2023 National Women’s Month.

Recognizing the importance of advancing women’s rights through the national theme “WE for gender equality and inclusive society,” the Philippine Embassy continues to promote its advocacies on Gender and Development in Korea through participation in international policy fora and gender and development-related consultations, community-related services that empower migrant women and children, and the conduct of programs that promote and advance the well-being of Filipinos in Korea, especially women.

The Philippine Embassy in Korea has several gender and development-related activities for the month of March 2023. We encourage our Filipino community in Korea to take an active role in pursuing gender equality by supporting and participating in these activities and contributing to nation-building by becoming advocates of gender equality for an inclusive society. Please follow our official social media sites for more updates. Mabuhay ang Kababaihang Pilipino!

PH AMBASSADOR JOINS ROUNDTABLE WITH MINISTER FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND FAMILY

Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega (4^th from right) joins other Women Ambassadors for a Meeting with ROK Minister Kim Hyunsook (photo by ROK-MOGEF)

03 March 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega joined other women ambassadors representing other regions at a meeting with Minister Kim Hyunsook of the ROK Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on 24 February 2023 for a pre-International Women’s Day meeting on issues of common concern.

Ambassadors from the Philippines, Greece, Brazil, the Netherlands, EU, Portugal, Ghana, and Honduras discussed with Minister Kim cooperation on youth policies and programs, family and multicultural family support, gender rights policy, prevention of Human Trafficking, and ODA programs in the areas of women, employment, and vocational training.

Ambassador Dizon-de Vega congratulated the MOGEF for shepherding the passage and implementation of the new ROK Prevention of Human Trafficking Act which is reflective of international standards under the UN TIP Protocol. She noted that it is a growing cross-border concern which would benefit from increased international cooperation. The Ambassador likewise reiterated Philippines-Korea bilateral engagement on the promotion of responsive youth, women, and multicultural family support programs. END