ADVISORY: SRRV HOLDERS ALLOWED ENTRY TO THE PHILIPPINES WITHOUT AN ENTRY EXEMPTION DOCUMENT
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to share with the public that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IAFT-EID) approved on 04 June 2021 Resolution No. 119 Series of 2021, which provides, among others, that:
“4. Upon the recommendation of the Department of Tourism, foreign nationals holding the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa shall be allowed to enter the country without need of an entry exemption document.“
Holders of SRRV may directly coordinate with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) for queries/concerns on their entry to the Philippines.
For information and guidance. END
08 June 2021
JOB HIRING: PTIC - Trade Assistant
The Philippine Trade and Investment Center, an attached office of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, is now accepting applications for the position of Trade Assistant. The detailed job description, required qualifications and skills for the position are enumerated as follows:
TITLE: Trade Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assist Commercial Counselor in matters of trade and investment promotion and commercial policy.
- Prepare appropriate replies to written and phoned-in inquiries and communication from businessmen, companies and partner agencies, as well as those relating to trade policy, trade promotion and investments;
- Receive and respond to inquiries and requests of walk-in visitors;
- Disseminate to relevant companies and government agencies various informational materials on the Philippines as well as invitations to trade/investment related activities in the Philippines and Korea;
- Assist in coordinating the requirements of Philippine trade and investment missions, fairs, seminars, and visiting Filipino businessmen;
- Maintain and manage the office filing systems; and,
- Perform other duties as may be tasked by the Commercial Counselor consistent with the mandate of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Open to Filipino and Korean citizens who are of good moral character
- Must have at least a bachelor’s degree preferably a business-related course
- Must have excellent oral and written English (at least TOEFL)
- Must be proficient in the Korean language (at least TOPIK level 4)
- Must be computer literate
- Must be willing to work overtime
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to respond to a range of customer needs
- Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills
- A team player capable of working on their initiative and who is adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong organizational skills. Ability to organize time, work independently, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and applications are processed in a timely manner
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Cover letter addressed to the Commercial Counselor. PTIC-Seoul
- Curriculum Vitae with photo
- Transcript of Records from last College/University attended
- Recommendation letter from former employer
- A one-page statement of suitability setting out why you are the suitable person for the position. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences required by the job.
Applicants must submit personally or through mail the above requirements on or before 30 June 2021 to the following:
Philippine Trade and Investment Center
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
80 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu,
Seoul, Republic of Korea, 04346
Or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
HOLIDAY NOTICE: 06 JUNE 2021 (SUNDAY)
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED ON:
06 June 2021 (SUNDAY) – Memorial Day (South Korea)
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THE EMBASSY’S OFFICE HOURS
(FROM SUNDAYS TO THURSDAYS) ARE: 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
To book an appointment, please go to:
http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/guidelines.aspx (passports)
https://philippineembassyinseoul.setmore.com/bookappointment (other services)
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
(outside office hours and during holidays, Fridays and Saturdays)
PLEASE CALL:
010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)
010-9263-8119 (Assistance -to-Nationals -ATN hotline)
010-6591-6290 (Labor Office)
010-7358-5841 (Welfare Office)
NOTICE TO PROCEED TO ERENCOM CO., IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE (1) YEAR LEASE OF TWENTY-ONE (21) DESKTOP COMPUTERS FOR THE OFFICIAL USE OF THE EMBASSY, UPON SIGNING OF THE CONTRACT
BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
NOTICE TO PROCEED
01 June 2021
Sir,
Please be informed that per Notice of Award dated 27 May 2021, issued by the Head of Procuring Entity, your company, ERENCOM CO., is hereby given this Notice to Proceed in connection with the procurement of one (1) year lease of twenty-one (21) desktop computers for the official use of the Embassy, upon signing of the Contract.
This Notice is issued in accordance with the requirements of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Act of 2003.
Very truly yours,
CHRISTIAN L. DE JESUS
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. and Head of Procuring Entity
Conforme:
ERENCOM CO.
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