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AMBASSADOR THERESA DIZON-DE VEGA MEETS WITH GOV. NILO P. DEMEREY JR. OF THE PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS

[Photocard] CC of Gov Nilo Demerey Jr.jpg (Left) Ambassador Dizon-De Vega poses for a photo with Gov. Nilo P. Demerey Jr. of the Province of Dinagat Islands. (Right) Ambassador Dizon-De Vega was joined by Tourism Director Ma. Corazon Jorda-Apo, PDOT-Korea Administrative Officer Mr. John Trexy Noveros, Mr. Manny Barotilla of MWO and Board Member Dick Victor B. Carmona, Executive Vice President, Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP)

24 August 2023, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr. of the Province of Dinagat Islands at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 23 August 2023 to exchange inputs on tourism, agriculture, and investment opportunities. Representatives from PDOT-Korea headed by Tourism Director Ma. Corazon Jorda-Apo and from MWO-Korea were present during the meeting. Board Member Dick Victor B. Carmona, Executive Vice President of the Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP) accompanied Gov. Demerey.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega shared that the ROK remains the Philippines’ top market for visitor arrivals and there are a lot of opportunities for the tourism sector and the Governor may wish to look into further tourism-centered development in the province. Tourism Director Jorda-Apo also provided insights on the interests of Korean visitors.

Governor Demerey said that his province will work closely with the Department of Tourism – CARAGA Region to develop important connectivity routes leading to the Dinagat Islands. He added that Dinagat Islands is home to beautiful surfing sites and a unique 101-hectare bonsai forest. Aside from tourism, Gov. Demerey is also keen on developing the marine or aqua culture sector in the Dinagat Islands. END

PH EMBASSY PEAK PINOY TEAM CONDUCTS 13th EDITION OF PEAK PINOY WITH A SEMINAR ON “BUSINESS TIPS FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINOS IN KOREA”

(Top Left) Ambassador Dizon - De Vega (third from left) presented certificates of appreciation to the resource speakers Mr. Robert Yupangco, Ms. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Ms. Rhoda Castro-Caliwara and Mr. Fabian K. Delos Santos, Jr. (Top Right) Ambassador Dizon - De Vega was joined by Commercial Counselor Jose Ma Dinsay, Labor Attaché Maria Celeste Valderrama, Agriculture Attaché Ma. Alilia Maghirang and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jilliane Joyce De Dumo-Cornista in a photo with seminar participants and resource speakers.

24 August 2023, Seoul. The PEAK Pinoy Team of the Philippine Embassy in partnership with the Philippine Korea Economic Council (PHILKOREC) organized the 13^th Seminar of Promoting Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness for Overseas Filipinos in Korea (PEAK-Pinoy) entitled “Business Tips for OFs in Korea” last August 20 at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy.

Invited speakers were Mr. Robert L. Yupangco, Chairman, Philippines-Korea Economic Council and President, Zoomanity Group Corporation, Ms Grace Bondad Nicolas, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Tag Media Group and President, Los Baños Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ms. Rhoda Castro-Caliwara, President, Executive Genesis Service Inc. and Mr. Fabian K. Delos Santos Jr., Head of Tax, SGV & Co.

In her welcome remarks, Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega, said that PEAK Pinoy is the flagship program of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul organized and implemented through the joint effort of six attached agencies working together to promote an entrepreneurial mindset to OFs in Korea to support the national reintegration program of the Philippine government. She added that “PEAK-Pinoy” also represented the aspiration of overseas Filipinos to achieve an end goal and reach his or her full potential. Over 70 members of the Filipino community attended the seminar held in hybrid format.

The speakers shared tips on how and when to start a business, overcoming challenges, learning from failures, importance of mentoring and continuous learning and how to choose the right business for overseas Filipinos. END

PHILKOREC CONDUCTS BUSINESS MISSION TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

[Top Left] Ambassador Dizon - De Vega (2^nd from left) joined by (L-R) Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario, Commercial Counselor Jose Ma Dinsay and Trade Officer Ms. Aija Jeon. [Top Right] PHILKOREC Officials led by Mr. Robert L. Yupangco. [Bottom] Ambassador Dizon-De Vega poses for a photo with the members of the business delegation.

24 August 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy welcomed a business mission from the Philippine Korea Economic Council (PHILKOREC) at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 16 August 2023.

PHILKOREC recently conducted a Business Mission in Korea with a 42-member delegation from 15 to 20 August in Seoul. The delegation which was composed of LGU investment officers, entrepreneurs and professionals representing various sectors like Food, Franchising, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, Construction, Cosmetics and Financial Services, was led by Mr. Robert Yupangco, Chairman of PHILKOREC.

The Philippine Embassy, through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Seoul, organized different business activities for the delegation which included B2B meetings and site visits.

135 B2B meetings were arranged between the delegates and 34 Korean companies which were held at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy. The delegates were also able to visit sites related to cosmetics at SD Bio, solar panel manufacturing at Hyundai Energy Solutions, AI applications in Healthcare at Incheon Baek Hospital and Deep Noid Security Technology for Airport application at Gimpo Airport. END

PHILKOREC delegates engaged in a business-to-business (B2B) activity with various Korean companies.

PH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ROK PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR FOR FUTURE STRATEGY

PH Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega met with Senior Secretary (Senior Presidential Advisor) for Future Strategy Jang Sungmin at the Yongsan Presidential Office, Seoul last 14 August 2023. Photo provided by the Office of the Presidential Secretary for Future Strategy.

14 AUGUST 2023, SEOUL – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega called on Senior Secretary for Future Strategy Jang Sungmin at the Yongsan Presidential Office on 14 August 2023 and discussed opportunities to strengthen political and economic links between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.

During the call, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega noted the historic and dynamic partnership between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. She briefed the senior secretary on key priorities and other developments in the Philippines that will advance PH-ROK relations in political, defense, economic, and people-to-people relations.

The two officials also discussed developments in the Philippines that support increased trade and investment in agriculture, information communications technology, energy, green technology, defense industry, critical raw materials, and infrastructure. Both sides also looked forward to the completion of PH-ROK agreements that will further strengthen relations, including the signing of the PH-ROK Free Trade Agreement and the elevation of PH-ROK relations to a Strategic Partnership.

Both sides also looked forward to high-level meetings and exchanges between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea in the lead-up to the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Secretary Jang stated that the ROK government recognizes the importance of the Philippines as a close partner in the Indo-Pacific Region. Senior Secretary Jang assured that ROK will continue to pursue initiatives to increase its engagement with the Philippines. END