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PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN THE WORLD POLICE UNIFORMS EXHIBITION HELD AT THE BLUE HOUSE AND ORGANIZED BY THE MULTICULTURE MUSEUM

PHOTOS – Left: South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol greets participants at the exhibition. Right: Philippine National Police Uniforms on display at the exhibition. (Photo credits by the Multiculture Museum).

22 November 2023. Seoul – The World Police Uniforms Exhibition held at the Blue House (former Presidential office and residence) in Seoul and organized by the Seoul Multiculture Museum featured uniforms of the Philippine National Police. The exhibition was held in commemoration of National Police Day in Korea with Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol viewing the exhibition along with other senior government officials.

The uniforms for men and women police officers were provided by the Philippine National Police and turned over by the Philippine Embassy in Korea to the Multiculture Museum Director Yun Tae-Kim. END

Photos: Multiculture Museum Director Yun Tae-kim (right) with Korea Police Inspector General Hee-Geun Yoon (left) at the grounds of the Blue House.

Photo: View of the World Police Exhibition at the Blue House (Photo credits by the Multiculture Museum).

THE AUTHORITY OF THE FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN (AFAB) CONDUCTS BUSINESS MISSION TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Left photo (top): Ambassador Theresa Dizon De Vega welcomed the officials from the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) led by its Administrator and CEO Mohammed Hussein P. Pangandaman at the Philippine Embassy and (below) AFAB officials met with PnB Group. Right photo (top) AFAB officials met with Korea Blockchain Industry Promotion Association and member companies, (middle) AFAB officials had a benchmarking session with the Busan Port Authority and (below) AFAB officials met with Samsung Climate Control Manufacturing Company.

23 November 2023, Seoul. The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) led by its Administrator and CEO Mohammed Hussein P. Pangandaman, organized a business Mission to the Republic of Korea from 15 to 17 November 2023 to promote its expansion areas and new services specifically to bring in advanced technologies like AI, Blockchain and Software Development. In coordination with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Seoul, AFAB delegates met with key players in the Korean Advance Technology sectors like the Korea Blockchain Enterprise Promotion Association, Korea Blockchain Industry Promotion Association, Korea Fintech Industry Association and the Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea. Other activities include a benchmarking tour at the Busan Port, attendance at the Innovative Middle Market Conference 2023 and a meeting with Samsung Climate Control, a manufacturing company in Changwon.

The AFAB delegation was also welcomed by Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega during their courtesy call and meeting at the Philippine Embassy. END

RIZAL IN KOREA: KNIGHTHOOD, ELEVATION AND AWARDING CEREMONIES HELD AT SENTRO RIZAL

PHOTOS – Above: Sir Dr. Reghis M. Romero II, KGCR (middle), Lady Judy Savares (fourth from right), Ambassador Maria Theresa B. Dizon – De Vega with Officers from Sucesos, Haribon and Korea Chapters. Below left: Amb Dizon-De Vega delivers her inspirational message. Middle: Sir Dr. Reghis Romero II renders his fraternal address. Below Right: Sir Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr. KCR, Korea Chapter Commander gives his welcome remarks.

20 November 2023, Seoul – In another milestone for the promotion of Dr. Jose Rizal’s life and works in South Korea, the Knights of Rizal – Korea Chapter recently held knighthood, elevation, and awarding ceremonies at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy.

Sir Dr. Reghis M. Romero II, KGCR, former Supreme Commander of the Knights of Rizal and Member of the Council of Elders, officiated the Knighthood of and conferral of the First Degree (Knight of Rizal) to Sir MSgt. Carlito P. Quindo, PN(M), Assistant to the Defense and Armed Forces Attache of the Philippine Embassy, and Sir Prof. Kim Dongyeob, PhD. Prof. Kim, who studied and earned his doctorate at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, became the first Korean national to be admitted into the Order of the Knights of Rizal.

Sworn to reiterate their solemn pledge to spread by their acts the ideals and teachings of Dr. Jose Rizal, eight members of the KOR-Korea Chapter were elevated to the Second Degree (Knight Officer of Rizal), namely: Sir Anthony Rafael Gil Z. Cornista, Deputy Chapter Commander; Sir Denni Carlo V. Marnilego, Chapter Pursuivant; Sir Manolito R. Barotilla, Chapter Exchequer; Sir Jose Ma. S. Dinsay, Chapter Auditor; Sir Jake Raymond T. Velasco, Chapter Archivist; Sir Geoffrey B. Adiong, Deputy Pursuivant; Sir Prof. Joeffrey M. Calimag, PhD, Deputy Exchequer; and Sir Ernest Joseph P. Diga, Chapter Trustee.

Sir Romero likewise administered the awarding of the Distinguished Service Medal to Prof. Kim Dongyeob for his translation of the Noli Me Tangere into the Korean language. He currently holds the position of Director of the Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies at the Busan University of Foreign Studies and manages the “Advancing Philippine Studies Program” at the university.

Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega congratulated the newly initiated and promoted members and encouraged them to continue to inspire, like Rizal, Filipinos and Koreans alike to lead a meaningful and purposeful life. She likewise paid tribute to Professor Kim and his contributions to the development of Philippine Studies programs in Korea.

Also present to assist in and witness the ceremonies were Lady Judy Savares, Vice President for International Affairs, Las Damas de Rizal; Sir Maximo Salvador Salazar, KGOR and Sir Mark Roy Boado, KGOR of Sucesos Chapter; Sir Kyle Lyel Lim, KCR of Haribon Chapter; and Sir Romulo Victor M. Israel Jr., KCR of Korea Chapter. END

PHOTOS – Top: Elevation Ceremony to the Second Degree (Knight Officer of Rizal) for the members of the Knights of Rizal - Korea Chapter, L to R: Anthony Z. Cornista, Jose Ma. S. Dinsay, Joeffrey M. Calimag, Denni Carlo V. Marnilego, Ernest Joseph P. Diga, Manolito R. Barotilla, Jake Raymond T. Velasco, and Geoffrey B. Adiong. Below Left: Knighthood ceremony for Prof. Dongyeob Kim, PhD; and Right: MSgt. Carlito P. Quindo, PN (M), Middle: Sir Prof. Dongyeob Kim, PhD, KR receives his Distinguished Service Medal award from Sir Dr. Reghis M. Romero II, KGCR.)

SPECIAL ENVOY FOR DIGITALIZATION DENNIS UY DISCUSSES PHILIPPINE JUDICIAL MODERNIZATION PROGRAM WITH ROK PRESIDENTIAL SECRETARY FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS JOO JIN WOO

[Left] Special Envoy to the Republic of Korea for Digitalization Dennis Anthony H. Uy met with Republic of Korea’s Presidential Secretary for Legal Affairs Joo Jin Woo (center) at the Office of the President, Yongsan, Seoul on 7 November 2023. [Right] Special Envoy Dennis Uy and Presidential Secretary Joo Jin Woo joined by their respective delegations, including H.E. Ambassador Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, Chief of Staff to the Special Envoy Atty Frank Abalos, Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario, and Ms. Anna Carvajal. Joining the Presidential Secretary are Assistant Secretaries to the ROK President for Legal Affairs Sangeun Lee, Park YoungAh, and Kim Hyunjoong.

16 November 2023, Seoul – Philippine Special Envoy for Digitalization Dennis Uy met with Republic of Korea Presidential Secretary for Legal Affairs Joo Jin Woo at the Office of the President, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on 7 November 2023 to discuss the Philippine Judiciary’s Modernization Program.

Special Envoy Uy conveyed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. message for ROK President Yoon Suk Yeol on more robust engagement and cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea in developing and rolling out a modern case management system for the judiciary in the Philippines. As the Republic of Korea is a recognized pioneer in digitalization and e-government systems, Presidential Secretary for Legal Affairs Joo assured the Philippines of ROK support for the Philippine vision of a more transparent and efficient judicial system.

Both sides also agreed in the importance of close consultation, information sharing, and capacity building exchanges as the Philippines moves to improve and digitalize its government service delivery systems.

Special Envoy Uy also met with members of the Republic of Korea’s National Information Agency to learn more about ROK’s e-government framework, software interoperability, and digital best practices during his trip to Seoul. The Special Envoy was joined in his meetings by Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega.

The Republic of Korea is a key partner of the Philippines in its digital transformation efforts through support programs in IT infrastructure, digital economy, and developing e-skilled individuals. END