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AMB. DIZON-DE VEGA DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE HARVARD MODEL CONGRESS ASIA 2023

10 January 2023 – Ambassador Theresa Dizon–De Vega delivered the keynote address at the Harvard Model Congress Asia 2023 held at the EWHA Womans University on 07 January 2023. She likewise had the opportunity to welcome and meet the sizeable Philippine delegation at the HMC Asia 2023.

In her Keynote address, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega congratulated the organizers and delegates on taking part in the HMC Asia Platform and to engage their peers in discussions, debates, and collaboration on major global concerns, the attainment of the SDGs, and youth empowerment. She further stated that she looked forward to their future involvement in governance and international relations. END

ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO EDUCATORS IN KOREA CELEBRATES FOUNDATION DAY WITH PH EMBASSY OFFICIALS

10 January 2023 – OUMWA Acting Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega with Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega and POLO-OWWA OIC Manolito Barotilla, took part in the celebration of the 15^th Foundation Day of the Association of Filipino Educators in Korea (AFEK) led by current President Prof. Joeffrey Maddatu Calimag held at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 28 December 2022.

AFEK fosters educational and cultural exchanges and relationships between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. During the celebration of AFEK’s foundation day, its members were able to dialogue with Philippine government officials on employment, research, and other academic concerns as Filipino educators in the Republic of Korea.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega congratulated and thanked AFEK for its efforts in promoting Philippine educational studies and institutions in Korea as well as the establishment of educational partnerships between the two countries. AFEK’s active work in the ASEAN Korea Centre’s Academic Network and its contributions in the editing of the book “Katatagan: Tales of Faith, Strength, and Resilience of Filipios in South Korea” published in 2021.

Acting Undersecretary De Vega who delivered Keynote Remarks spoke about the transition to the Department of Migrant Workers in 2023 and continuing programs and services for the Filipino diaspora. He also replied to some of the concerns raised by Filipino educators during an open forum.

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul continues to support the undertakings of a growing and thriving community of Filipino educators and academics in the Republic of Korea. END

PH AMBASSADOR ATTENDS SEMINAR ON “STRATEGY FOR A FREE, PEACEFUL, AND PROSPEROUS INDO-PACIFIC REGION”

08 January 2023 – Ambassador Theresa Dizon–De Vega attended the Seminar on “Strategy for a Free, Peaceful, and Prosperous Indo-Pacific Region,” hosted by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 28 December 2022.

ROK Foreign Minister Park Jin in his keynote remarks presented a strategy that calls for promoting freedom, peace, and prosperity through the establishment of a rules-based order and cooperation on human rights. The strategy likewise highlights ROK’s intended foreign policy outlook towards the Indo-Pacific region, which includes a focus on ASEAN through the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI) regional policy.

The Philippines welcomes ROK’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and looks forward to closely working together for a free, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. END