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PH, ROK FARM MINISTERS DISCUSS AGRI-TRADE, MARKET ACCESS ISSUES

PH, ROK FARM MINISTERS DISCUSS AGRI-TRADE, MARKET ACCESS ISSUES

SEOUL, 21 February 2017 – The agriculture ministers of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea met in Seoul on Tuesday, 21 February 2017 to discuss a number of pending concerns between the two countries, including trade in agricultural goods, market access, and bilateral technical cooperation.

The meeting of Philippine Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol and Minister Kim Jae-soo of the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), took place at the President Hotel in downtown Seoul. Joining the Philippine delegation were Ambassador Raul S. Hernandez, Assistant Secretary for Regulations and Visayas Atty Hansel Didulo, Agriculture Analyst in Seoul Ms. Aleli Maghirang and Head Executive Assistant Mr Ferdinand Piñol.

Secretary Piñol flagged the Philippines’ interest to negotiate the lowering of Korean tariffs for fresh tropical fruits from the Philippines, especially banana. Despite ongoing challenges, the Philippines remains the biggest source and preferred supplier of bananas for the Korean market.

Ecuador and other South American banana-producing countries are competing with the Philippines by negotiating or concluding free trade agreements with Korea.

MAFRA Minister Kim also said that they will consider the accreditation of non-traditional Philippine exports like yellow corn, okra and avocados. He said these products must be of good quality and priced competitively to be able to gain access to the South Korean market.

Aside from crops, Secretary Piñol also requested for the MAFRA to facilitate the ongoing Import Risk Analysis for the Philippine egg and dressed duck exports to South Korea. Following the outbreak of new strains of avian influenza, the South Korean government ordered the culling of about 30 million chicken causing a shortage in the supply of eggs, chicken and ducks.

The MAFRA Minister also asked that the entry into the Philippines of South Korean strawberries be allowed as there is huge demand for it from its nationals living in the Philippines.

To further enhance bilateral cooperation, the Department of Agriculture (DA) proposed for the very first PH-ROK MOU on Agriculture with MAFRA.

Secretary Piñol also met with Chairman Kim Byeong-won and officials of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (Nonghyup-NACF), who affirmed their intention to collaborate with the Philippines on strengthening farmers’ cooperatives and improving extension of support to farmers and fishermen.

Secretary Piñol also met with DOLE Asia Ltd and DOLE Korea to discuss some concerns about the Korean market, as well investment opportunities for DOLE'S expansion of production base in Mindanao, and the need for the government to negotiate for lowering the tariffs to maintain competitiveness of the Philippine farm sector.

He concluded his official visit in Seoul with a call on Ambassador Hernandez at the Philippine Embassy, a brief meet-and-greet with officers and staff at the Embassy’s Rizal Hall and the first visit ever by a sitting agriculture secretary to the Philippine Agriculture Office (PAO) since its establishment in January 2016.

Secretary Piñol’s visit underscores the Philippines’ seriousness to engage and strengthen its bilateral relations with Korea, which is one of the leading food importers in the world. As such it posts great potential for Philippines' new exports of feeds (yellow corn and silage), eggs and duck meat, calamondin (calamansi), pomelo, avocado and other tropical fruits, and natural healthy foods.

Korea's successful experiences in modernizing its agriculture and rural sector and technological breakthroughs and direct farm credit programs pose great opportunity for our Filipino agriculture stakeholders to learn from.

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KOREAN MULTICULTURAL MUSICAL SHOWCASES FILIPINOS’ TALENTS

Clockwise from left: the program cover of the musical “Suklay”, which features the difficulty of a Korean-Filipino girl in a Korean school; Shinhan Bank Deputy General Manager for Social Distribution Kim Tae-su and director Lorna de Mateo at the press call on 13 November 2013; and the actors playing Filipino characters dancing the “tinikling” (bamboo dance).

The 55-minute multicultural musical “Suklay” (Comb), directed by Lorna de Mateo and composed by Gil Hizon, opened to theater audiences at Seoul Mullae Youth Center on 14 November 2013. The other Filipinos in the multinational production include assistant director Nash Ang and actress Glaiza Valdez.

“We feel it’s important to depict the different stories of migrant families so that we could help the development of a more global consciousness in Korean society as well as satisfying a growing curiosity toward Asian culture, especially among Korean children,” said Salad President Park Kyong-ju.

“Suklay”, which marks the directorial debut of Salad member Ms Mateo, is the third musical produced since 2011 by Korea’s first multicultural theater, Salad, featuring the lives of migrant families in Korea. “Marina and Vijay”, which opened in November 2011, portrayed the initial rivalry and friendship between a Filipino girl and Nepali boy studying in a Korean school. “Secrets Inside the Mask”, which took the stage in November 2012, tells the story of a migrant Chinese child discovering his cultural identity while working in a restaurant. Mr Hizon composed the music and songs for all three musicals.

“I believe ’Suklay’ is an important work for Salad in the group’s evolution as a theater production company,” said the Embassy’s multicultural officer, Second Secretary and Consul Aian Caringal, who saw the inaugural spectacle. “Before they had Korean directors in charge; it’s the first time for them to ask an immigrant artist to take creative control.”

After the inaugural showing, Salad is now in the process of visiting various elementary schools in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to perform this year’s play, “Suklay”, with the financial support of Shinhan Bank of Korea.

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• Request letter from the Manning Agency
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Travel Document

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• 4 pcs. passport-size picture
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  • Old Travel Documents, if available
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  • NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate for married women
• For seafarers:
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  • Guarantee Letter from Shipping Company
  • Authorization letter (apostilled by the DFA if issued in the Philippines)
  • Photocopy of representative’s valid passport with signature
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• For detained applicants:
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  • NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate and valid passports of the parents
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  • Ticket/flight itinerary going back to the PH of both child and traveling guardian
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• NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate for married Filipina who has changed her surname

Note: The NBI form is not a consular document. However, the Philippine Embassy assists Filipinos who are applying for NBI clearance in terms of fingerprinting on the card form. Upon completion of the requirements, the applicant must send the form, together with an authorization letter, to his/her authorized representative in the Philippines, who will process the clearance with the NBI on your behalf.

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• 1 pc. 2x2 size picture (right-side view)

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• 1 pc. 2x2 size picture (left-side view)
• 1 pc. 2x2 size picture (right-side view)
• Dual Certificate of the parent

Renunciation of Philippine Citizenship

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• Philippine Passport
• NSO/PSA Birth Certificate
• NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate
• Authorization letter from the Korean Immigration (with English translation)
• Naturalization Certificate (with English translation)
• Certificate of Family Relation 가족관계증명서상세 (with English translation)
• Foreign Passport

CIVIL REGISTRY

Report of Birth

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• Filled-out Application Form
• Birth Certificate of the child from the Korean hospital (with English translation, notarized, and apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• Detailed Family Registry Certificate 가족관계증명서상세 (with English translation and notarized)
• Detailed Korean Basic Certificate 기본증명서상세 (with English translation and notarized)
• NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate of parents
• Passport of the mother/father or both (proof of PH Citizenship)
• Foreign passport of the child, if any
• Dual Certificate, Order and Oath of Allegiance of the Filipino parent
• Dual Certificate, Order and Oath of Allegiance of the child, if any
• If the child was born before marriage:
  • Joint Affidavit of Legitimation by Subsequent Marriage
  • PSA CENOMAR or Advisory on Marriage
  • Proof of Civil Status of the foreign parent or Korean Marriage Relations Certificate 혼인관계증명서상세 
• DFA Apostilled PSA Marriage Certificate and PSA Advisory on Marriage, if parent/s is/are divorced or annulled
• DFA Apostilled Death Certificate if the parent is a widow/er
• Naturalization Certificate or Detailed Korean Basic Certificate기본증명서상세 (with English translation and notarized) if the Filipino parent was already naturalized at the time of birth.
• DFA Apostilled NSO/PSA Birth Certificate of the mother, if the mother’s Philippine passport is under married name.

Affidavit of Paternity/Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father

Original and five (5) photocopies of the following:

• Passport of both parents
• DFA Authenticated/Apostilled NSO/PSA Birth Certificate of the Child
• Draft Child’s Birth Certificate from the Local Civil Registrar in the Philippines for newborns

Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (for Filipino intending to marry a foreigner) /

Marriage License (for two Filipinos intending to marry each other)

Original and photocopy of the following:

• Filled-out Application Form
• DFA Apostilled NSO/PSA Birth Certificate
• DFA Apostilled NSO/PSA Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
• DFA Apostilled NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate and Advisory on Marriages with Annotations for annulled or divorced applicants (previously married)
• Passport of both parties
• Passport-size picture of Filipino parties
• Notarized Affidavit of Parental Consent executed by both parents of applicant who is 18 to 20 years old
• Notarized Affidavit of Parental Advice executed by both parents of applicant who is 21 to 25 years old
• Special requirements for foreigner fiancé:
  • If Korean fiancé, a Detailed Marriage Relations Certificate 혼인관계증명서상세  (with English translation and notarized)
  • If Foreign fiancé (not Korean), Proof of Singleness and/or Divorce Decree issued by his/her Embassy in South Korea
  • If Korean fiancé but a former Filipino, a Detailed Certificate of Naturalization (with Official Translation and apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
  • If fiancé is a widow, Apostilled Death Certificate

Solemnization at the Embassy

Original and photocopy of the following:

• Original and four (4) Photocopies of the groom and bride’s passports
• Two (2) Filipino witnesses, including original and one (1) photocopy of their Philippine passports
• Due to the pandemic, no guests will be allowed.

Report of Marriage

Original and four (4) photocopies of the following:

• Filled-out Application Form
• Detailed Marriage Relations Certificate (with English Translation, notarized and apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• Passport of both bride and groom
• Affidavit of Late Registration (for marriages solemnized more than one year ago)
• Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (LCCM) of the Filipino spouse

Note: Filipino applicants who have not secured an LCCM prior to marriage are still required to submit LCCM requirements.

Petition for Correction of Clerical Error/Supplemental Report

Original and photocopy of the following:

• Filled-out Application Form
• Passport of the person whose details need to be corrected
• Passport of the representative, if any
• NSO/PSA Birth Certificate
• NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate
• At least two (2) supporting documents showing the correct entry/ies upon which the correction/s shall be made
• DFA Apostilled Special Power of Attorney, if representative will apply

REPORT OF DEATH

Report of Death

Original and photocopy of the following:

• Death Certificate issued by the hospital or Clinic or

Death Inquest issued by the Police for unnatural cause of death

• Passport of deceased person
• Personal appearance of person authorized to report the death

Consular Mortuary Certificate

Original and four (4) photocopies of the following:

• Death Certificate (with English translation, notarized, and apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• Embalming Certificate or Certificate of Cremation (with English translation, notarized, and apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• Certificate of Non-Contagious Disease (with English translation, notarized, and apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• Passport of deceased person
• Special Power of Attorney executed by the next-of-kin (spouse, parent, or nearest family member, in that order) and transmitted officially to Embassy through the DFA, authorizing an Attorney-in-Fact to coordinate in the shipment of human remains or the cremation and shipment of cremated remains
• Letter of Acceptance of Human Remains from the next-of-kin (spouse, or parent, or nearest family member, in that order), transmitted officially to Embassy through the DFA
• Passport or ID of the representative
• Flight itinerary

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