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PH Ambassador Speaks on Gender Responsive Governance at KDI Global Governance and Diplomacy Workshop

Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega delivers a presentation on Gender Responsive Governance in the Philippines and answers questions from participants; Ambassador Dizon-De Vega with Filipino students of the KDI

01 December 2022, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega was one of the speakers at the Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management (KDIS) at the Global Governance and Diplomacy Workshop held on 28 November 2022 as part of the KDIS’ 25^th anniversary.

Along with Ambassadors from Argentina, Brazil, Italy, and India and representatives from the UK and Indonesia, the Philippines took part in development-themed panels featuring topics on Gender Equality and Mainstreaming, Energy, Food Security, Big Data, Investment, and G-20 related developments. Ambassador Dizon-De Vega spoke on “Lessons on Institutionalizing Gender Responsive Governance in the Philippines”.

In her presentation, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega gave participants an overview of the Philippines’ efforts to institutionalize and promote gender responsive governance, building the legislative foundation for gender equality and mainstreaming, creating more opportunities for women and young girls, and the impact of the pandemic on gender and development issues.

The workshop was attended by KDI students from Korea and different countries, including the Philippines, academics, Korean officials, and members of the diplomatic corps.

The KDI has been Korea’s leading think-tank on policy development and research in the last fifty years and ranked as the best Think-Tank in Asia. Over a quarter century ago it established a School of Public Policy and Management which attracts students, mainly from the public sector, to take up Public Policy, Development and Strategic Studies in an institute-style research environment. END

Philippines Xavier School San Juan students participate in Yale Model United Nations Korea

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29 November 2022, Seoul. A delegation of twenty-one high school students from the Philippines’ Xavier School San Juan campus participated in the Yale Model United Nations Korea from 25 to 27 November 2022 in Seoul. Students Mr. Owen Anthony T. Yu, Mr. Brent Travis C. Lim, and Mr. Marco Roberto DR. Valenton (below left photo from left to right) received commendations for their outstanding performance at the Model UN conference.

The delegates had a courtesy call at the Embassy and met with Consul General Romulo Victor Israel, Jr. and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha L. Olavario, for an engaging discussion about foreign service and diplomacy.

Yale MUN Korea is an affiliate of the Yale Model United Nations and is considered a premiere conference on the East Asian Model UN circuit. Attended by students from all over the globe annually, Yale MUN Korea promotes global citizenship and a cooperative environment in which delegates can engage in the world's most pressing international relations issues through simulations of the United Nations. END

HIGH VALUE PHILIPPINE SEAFOOD AND FISHERY PRODUCTS FEATURED AT THE BUSAN INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD AND FISHERIES EXPO 2022

Philippine Ambassador joined by representatives of participating PH companies at the Philippine booth of the BISFE 2022. [Top right photo] Ambassador Dizon-De Vega with Mr. Joeven Lee, CEO of Mayon Marine Products. [Bottom right photo] Agriculture Attaché Ms. Maria Alilia G. Maghirang in a B2B meeting between Blue Marine Trading Corp and Coupang.

29 November 2022, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Philippine Agriculture Office in Seoul (PAO Seoul), successfully organized the Philippines’ participation in the biggest seafood exhibition in Korea - the 2022 Busan International Seafood and Fisheries Expo (BISFE) held from 2 to 5 November 2022.

A country pavilion featuring the Philippines' in demand high-value seafood and fisheries exports to Korea such as octopus, abalone, sea cucumber, shrimps, crabs, among others emphasized the Philippines’ rich marine life and aquaculture at the BISFE.

PAO Seoul, in close partnership with BFAR Region 7, successfully organized and facilitated the Philippine seafood business delegation's participation to BISFE 2022, composed of leading Cebu-based exporters, such as the Phil-Union Frozen Foods Inc with their crab, octopus, and shrimp products; Blue Marine Trading Corp with their frozen boiled octopus, fresh frozen cuttlefish fillet, and fresh frozen sea tiger shrimp products; Mayon Marine Products with their dried sea cucumber; and Siargao Bounty Seafods Corp with their frozen fresh cuttlefish, frozen cooked octopus, frozen raw octopus, frozen raw poulp squid, frozen cooked blood cockle meat, frozen cooked abalone meat, and frozen fresh giant squid. A special display of bottled seafood products from LNS and Potters from Tarlac province was also included in the exhibition.

Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega lauded this first onsite participation in BISFE after the pandemic. "The Philippines generated USD21.8million estimated total booked/negotiated sales from participation in BISFE 2022. We hope to see more initiatives like this to further boost Philippine agri-fisheries exports to Korea", said Ambassador Dizon-De Vega. END

Filipinos Win Awards at the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities

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Rafael Manuel, John Crisostomo Ballesteros, Exikiel De Vera, Bryan Rayos, Miguel Franco Ramirez bag awards and citations at the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities held in Seoul; Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega takes part in the event

30 November 2022, Seoul. Philippine participants won awards and citations in the annual Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) held in Yeouido, Seoul from 15-16 November 2022.

The GITC, now on its 11^th year aims to reduce the digital divide and realize the full potential of youth with developmental and physical disabilities by promoting their access to ICT. This year’s edition was hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea with private sector support from global Korean company LG.

Around 320 youths with disabilities from 16 countries took part in the competition conducted in hybrid format. Filipino participants Rafael Manuel, John Crisostomo Ballesteros, Exikiel De Vera, Bryan Rayos, Miguel Franco Ramirez won awards in the eTool Powerpoint Challenge, eLife Map Challenge, eContent Challenge and the popular eCreative Smart Car Challenge.

Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega was on hand to take part in the awarding ceremonies and to re-affirm the Philippines’ support for these development initiatives benefitting vulnerable sectors. The next edition of the competition is slated to be held in the United Arab Emirates in 2023. END