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PH EMBASSY JOINS PINOY ISKOLARS SA KOREA RECOGNIZE GRADUATING AND EXEMPLARY FILIPINO STUDENTS IN KOREA

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21 March 2024, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joined the Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea (PIKo) recognize graduating and exemplary Filipino students-scholars in South Korea in its bi-annual event entitled “Hayo at Gilas: Pagkilala sa mga Nagsipagtapos na Pinoy Iskolars Sa Korea,” held on 10 March 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.

In her welcome address, Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega extended heartfelt congratulations to the graduates and awardees, underlining that this momentous occasion marks not the conclusion, but merely a significant stopover in their ongoing journey ahead. She urged both the graduates and attendees to reflect upon the invaluable contributions of Filipino scholars throughout the years, which will be highlighted in 2024 as the Philippines and South Korea commemorate 75 years of diplomatic ties. She reiterated the Embassy's enduring support to and close partnership with PIKo.

The ceremony honored a total of 11 Filipino graduates from different universities in South Korea, alongside 15 outstanding students recognized for their scholarly achievements, ranging from publications in esteemed academic journals to commendations for academic excellence and merit.

The event also featured the induction of the new officers of PIKo, spearheaded by its President, Ms. Regina Martha Lumungsod, and facilitated by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jilliane De Dumo-Cornista.

Ms. Lumungsod highlighted PIKo's engagements in the last year, emphasizing its pivotal role in sharing talents and expertise for the betterment of the broader Overseas Filipino community in South Korea. She expressed eagerness for heightened engagement from PIKo members and an enhanced organizational impact through a series of events that the community may look forward to in the coming months. END

COURTESY CALL OF NON-RESIDENT AMBASSADOR OF ETHIOPIA TO THE PHILIPPINES

PR MTD 31 2024 Courtesy Call

14 March 2024, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega received Non-Resident Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to the Philippines H.E. Dessie Dalkie DUKAMO at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 14 March 2024. Both sides had a productive discussion on regional issues and the way forward of PH-Ethiopian relations, including in the areas of trade, technical cooperation, and migration. END

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY LAUNCHES LIVELIHOOD SKILLS TRAINING FOR OFWS DURING NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH

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02 March 2024, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) - Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), conducted the 1^st day of Skills Training for Advance Sewing to thirty-two (32) overseas Filipino workers on 02 March 2024. It was held at the Embassy’s Migrant Workers Resource Center in Seoul. This training, which will continue to run every Saturday for the whole month of March, is also part of the Embassy’s activities in celebration of the National Women’s Month.

Ambassador Theresa Dizon – De Vega announced earlier that in line with the theme of the National Women’s Month this year, the Embassy will implement meaningful projects and programs that will showcase and harness the full potential of migrant workers towards more inclusive growth and development.

Labor Attaché Ma. Celeste Valderrama warmly welcomed the participants and encouraged them to develop new skills, enhance what they have learned, and to continue participating in future skills training programs. Welfare Officer Cornelia DG. Chanco advised participants to apply for or remain active OWWA members and avail of its on-site as well as in-country programs.

For the first skills training, resource person and master teacher Roger Amboy started with the discussion on the basic techniques, tips and procedures of sewing for the benefit of some participants who have no basic knowledge in sewing while the others were engaged in learning the advanced level. By the end of the 4-weekend classes, each of the participants would have completed projects such as grab bags, pillow cases, t-shirts and dresses.

Watch out for more exciting and enriching Skills Training to be conducted by the Embassy and the MWO-OWWA for the coming months. - END -

PH-KOREA CULTURAL ART EXCHANGE EXHIBITION – CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP

(PHOTOS – Top left: Ambassador Dizon-De Vega delivers her brief message. Top right (L to R): PDOT Director Ma. Corazon Jorda-Apo, Artist & Professor Lee Mi Hyung, Korean Artist Kim Ok Hee, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega and Chairman Lee Chil-yong of the Imperial Family Crafts Association. Below: Korean artists with Amb. Dizon- De Vega, Chairman Lee and guests.)

12 March 2024, Seoul – The Philippine Embassy in collaboration with the Diplomacy Journal organized a Philippines-Korea Cultural Art Exchange Exhibition as one of the first events to commemorate the 75^th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and Korea. The exhibition was held at the Maru Art Center in Insa-dong, Seoul from 06 March to 11 March 2024.

The exhibition featured ten artworks of Father Jason Antiquera, a Korea-based Filipino missionary and frequent art exhibitor in Korea. His earlier works from some years ago are oil on canvas featuring secular themes depicting Koreans and Filipinos while more recent works are all acrylic on canvas with spiritual themes and showcasing a shift in his style. All his artworks were completed in Korea and most have been featured in various public exhibitions. Visual reproductions of the Philippines most popular tourist destinations were also provided by the Philippine Department of Tourism – Korea. Likewise, a group of brought together by Diplomacy Journal and Damwha Media Group participated in the exhibit showcasing a mix of contemporary and traditional paintings with Korean themes.

(PHOTOS – Top 1^st and 2^nd row: Paintings of Father Jason Antiquera. 3^rd row: PDOT photos of top Philippine tourist destinations. Bottom row: Artworks by Korean artists.)

In her brief remarks, Philippine Ambassador Dizon-De Vega touched on the strong historical bond between the Philippines and Korea, “as the first Asian country to send troops to help defend freedom and democracy on the Korean peninsula during the Korean War to the robust and dynamic relations enjoyed by both countries across many fields – in defense, political-security, economic, cultural, education, labor, and people-to-people exchanges” adding, “through the exhibit we are taking part in fostering even greater cultural exchanges through the universal language of art”.

She also conveyed appreciation to Chairman Lee Jon Young of the Damwha Media Group and the entire Diplomacy Journal Team for the collaborative project to mark the 75^th anniversary pf Philippine-Korean relations this year.

For his part, Chairman Lee shared that “the aim of the exhibition is to showcase the remarkable cultural development of Korea and the Philippines and to exchange the creative worlds of contemporary artists from both countries”. He added that “this cultural exchange exhibition is designed to introduce artworks that showcase the dynamic culture between the two countries, where diverse peoples live together and share religion and culture cultural connections”.

The event was likewise participated in by Mr. Lee Chil-young, Chairman of the Imperial Family Crafts Association and Philippine Tourism Director in Korea Maria Corazon Jorda-Apo, and the Embassy’s Cultural Officer Anthony Cornista. The artists and guests at the exhibit were given fresh Philippine-sourced pineapples courtesy of DOLE-Korea and the Philippine Department of Agriculture-Seoul. END