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Screening of Films from the "Golden Age of Philippine Cinema" held at Korean Film Archives, 28 May to 12 June

20 June 2024, Seoul. The Korean Film Archives (KOFA) together with the Philippine Embassy in Korea presented a series of film screenings dubbed “Golden Age of Philippine Cinema” as part of the commemorative events for the celebration of 75 years of Philippines-Korea relations from 28 May to 12 June 2024 at the KOFA Cinematheque in Seoul.

The festival featured nine (9) classic Filipino films produced by LVN Pictures and newly-restored and enhanced by ABS-CBN Inc. The films screened included “Sumpaan”, “Malvarosa”, “Giliw Ko”, “Mutya ng Pasig”, “Triplets”, “Ibong Adarna”, “Badjao: The Sea Gypsies”, “Anak Dalita” and “Biyaya ng Lupa”.

The opening ceremony was held on 28 May with messages by Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega who welcomed the guests and viewers to the screenings and thanked the KOFA for “helping to bring these films to a wider audience in Korea” as they present “insights into the culture and society in the Philippines through the film medium”. KOFA Director Kim Hong Joon likewise shared that KOFA was pleased to realize this project to introduce classic Philippine cinema from the mid-20th century to a young generation of filmgoers, enthusiasts, and experts. 

A special talk on the golden age of Philippine Cinema was likewise held on 08 June 2024 featuring one of the foremost experts on Philippine film, Dr. Joel David of Inha University, Korea and Founding Director of the U.P. Film Institute. END

PHL EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN 33RD KOREA IMMIGRATION & LIAISON OFFICIALS MEETING

24 May 2024, Incheon. The Philippine Embassy participated in the 33rd Korea Immigration & Liaison Officials' (KILO) Meeting held on 23 May 2024 at the Incheon International Airport.

Attended by at least 23 Embassies, 7 foreign airlines and officials and staff from the Korea Immigration Authentication Service (KIAS), the 33rd KILO meeting had several sessions including a presentation by Consul General Romulo Victor Israel, Jr., which focused on the recently launched e-Apostille system in the Philippines.

He highlighted the fact that the e-Apostille facilitates online application, payment and submission of important public documents that are often needed for travel, study, work and marriage of Overseas Filipinos. With the e-Apostille, they no longer have to return to the Philippines or have an authorized representative to secure apostilled civil registry documents from the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Differences between the traditional Philippine Apostille and e-Apostille Certificates were further clarified, while emphasizing that both can be verified online by third parties such as immigration and border control officers

Organized by KIAS under the Korean Ministry of Justice, the KILO meeting aims to gather immigration security-related trends and updates from various foreign governments (e.g., authentication of travel documents) to improve border control management.

Those who wish to avail themselves of the Philippine e-Apostille system or online verification of Philippine Apostille Certificates may visit https://www.apostille.gov.ph.  END

PHILIPPINE AND KOREAN COAST GUARDS UPHOLD MARITIME COOPERATION THROUGH JOINT EXERCISES

Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is pleased to share the press release from the Philippine Coast Guard on maritime cooperation exercises between the PCG and the Korean Coast Guard from 17-21 June 2024:

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rendered a send-off ceremony to the Korean Coast Guard Academy (KCGA) Training Vessel 3011 HAM "Badaro" at Port Area Manila on 21 June 2024.

The KCG 3011 "Badaro" is a training vessel boarding 44 cadets, 39 Training Ship Officers and 20 KCGA officers. Said vessel is under the helm of Superintendent Park Jeong-rok.

After the arrival ceremony for the KCGA last 17 June 2024, the KCGA officers together with the officials from Korean Embassy rendered a courtesy call to the PCG, Commandant, Coast Guard Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan.

As capacity building measures of the two agencies, the goodwill visit conducted an academic subject matter expert exchange with regard to Marine Pollution, Maritime Drug and Smuggling. The activity was participated by the KCG staff and cadets and PCG's representatives from Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command , Marine Environmental Protection Command, Coast Guard Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Coast Guard Special Operations Force, Coast Guard Fleet, and the Office of Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Maritime Security Law Enforcement, CG-14.

Aside from the Academic exchange, a visit to the PCG's facilities such as National Maritime Center and one of the PCG's newest and biggest vessel, BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV 9702) was carried out last 17 June 2024.

Apart from that, the Joint Training Exercises were also conducted to strengthen the cooperation between the two maritime organizations.

Additionally, a Friendly Exchange Activities were also undertaken wherein KCGA cadets and PCG personnel showed their sportsmanship in playing Basketball, Badminton, and Tug of War. Further, the KCG spearheaded a vessel tour for the PCG personnel.

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