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PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS POST ARRIVAL ORIENTATION SEMINAR AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FILIPINO MARRIAGE MIGRANTS IN GWANGJU

19 April 2024, Gwangju. The Philippine Embassy conducted its Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) and Mentorship Program for Filipino Marriage Migrants in Gwangju on 6 April 2024.

Conducted in consonance with the signed Memorandum of Understanding between the Embassy and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) in September 2023, the PAOS is meant to empower and support marriage migrants as they embark on their journey in ROK. The seminar followed an informal and open sharing format that allowed pioneering marriage migrants to become mentors to the newly-arrived ones, and share experiences in addressing multicultural family dynamics. Among the issues discussed include challenges in adapting to Korean family culture, language barriers, raising multicultural children, access to services, and immigration-related concerns.

In her welcome remarks, Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega encouraged pioneering marriage migrants in South Korea to strengthen their linkages and help one another better understand cultural and social norms. She also presented the Embassy’s programs for multicultural families this year, as part of the commemorative events to celebrate 75 years of Philippine-Korea diplomatic relations.

Serving as mentors are various Filipino community members from the Gwangju Jeonnam Philippine Community represented by Ms. Sheryl Diaz, Ms. Sabel Lee, and Ms. Myles Lee. Vice Consul Jill De Dumo-Cornista also discussed critical consular services for marriage migrants, including issues relating to dual citizenship, while Police Officer Ms. So Yeon Hee gave a lecture on emergency protocols for domestic violence victims.

The Embassy will conduct PAOS and Mentorship Programs in other parts of South Korea with high concentrations of marriage migrants in the second half of 2024. For more information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

PHILIPPINES DESIGNATED AS FEATURED COUNTRY FOR MAMF 2024

24 April 2024, Seoul. The Philippines will be the Migrants Arirang Multicultural Festival (MAMF) Featured Country for 2024. The MAMF is the largest multicultural festival in Korea attracting several thousand participants throughout the event. This year’s edition will take place from 11-13 October 2024 in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province.

In preparation for the country’s participation in MAMF 2024, Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega met with the MAMF Executive Committee on 23 April 2024 in Changwon to discuss initial preparations for the event including the participation of Philippine cultural and performing arts groups, tourism and trade promotion, consular services, interactive activities, and participation in the Grand MAMF Parade.

While in Changwon, Ambassador Dizon-de Vega likewise called on Gyeongsangnam-do Governor Park Wan-Soo and Changwon Special City Mayor Hong Nam-Pyo to convey appreciation for the designation of the Philippines as Featured Country and promising vibrant, dynamic, lively, and colorful participation in the festival. She emphasized that being the featured country comes at an auspicious time as the Philippines and Korea are commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2024.

The Embassy’s Cultural Officer Anthony Cornista was also on hand to discuss details regarding the Philippines’ major participation in MAMF 2024. The Philippine Embassy looks forward to a memorable edition of MAMF in 2024. END

AMBASSADOR OF EL SALVADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA JAIME JOSE LOPEZ BADIA CALLS ON PH AMBASSADOR TO KOREA

18 April 2024, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega received Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Jaime Jose Lopez Badia at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 14 April 2024. Both sides had a productive discussion on regional issues and the way forward of Philippines – El Salvador relations, including in the areas of trade, agriculture, and people-to-people relations. END