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The 1st PHILIPPINES-KOREA JOINT FISHERIES COMMITTEE (JFC) MEETING HELD

The 1^st Joint Fisheries Committee Meeting between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Republic of the Philippines (PH) was held online last October 01, 2021. Undersecretary for Agro-Industrialization and for Fisheries Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero and ROK Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) Director General Dong-Sik Woo of the MOF’s International Cooperation Bureau co-chaired the meeting. The Philippine delegation was composed of officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), National Fisheries and Research Development Institute (NFDRI) and the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.

The co-chairs shared the common understanding that the Philippines-Korea JFC meeting is mutually beneficial for both countries and will serve as a platform to explore and identify potential areas of cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting discussed fisheries and aquaculture policies and best practices. The Philippines, through BFAR, shared updates on the Philippine Fisheries Industry highlighting new developments, policies and the challenges encountered by the country’s fisheries sector. The ROK side presented its 2^nd Master Plan of Fisheries and Fishing Community Development for 2021-2025, advancements in fisheries and aquatic bioresources management, and shared experiences to mitigate contamination of shellfish growing areas.

New Official Development Assistance (ODA) and technical cooperation projects aimed at strengthening international cooperation and the development of a platform and framework for Korean and Filipino experts’ engagement on various aspects of fisheries and the seafood trade industry.

The success of the 1st Joint Fisheries Committee Meeting highlights the importance of forging partnerships in the development of both countries’ fisheries industries and connectivity to the global food chain. Both parties are looking forward to the next JFC meeting in 2022.

Through the effort of the Philippine Agriculture Office in Seoul, the very first Philippines-Korea Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Fisheries Cooperation was signed by DA Secretary William D. Dar and MOF Minister Seong-hyuk Moon in November 2019 on the occasion of the ROK-ASEAN Commemorative Summit held in Busan.

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Classification and Guidelines for Green, Yellow, and Red list Countries for Incoming Travel to the Philippines

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to share with the public the latest updates from the IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease) with Resolution No. 141-B dated 30 September 2021, which lists the countries/jurisdictions/territories considered as “Green” relative to IATF Resolution NO. 158-A (s. 2021) and "Yellow” and “Red” relative to IATF Resolution No. 136 (s. 2021).

Click Classification and Guidelines for Green, Yellow, and Red list Countries for Incoming Travel to the Philippines for detailed information.

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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL HOLDS THE 2021 LEADERS’ FORUM

09 October 2021, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Korea and seventy-three (73) Filipino Community Leaders engaged in an interactive and meaningful dialogue on consular, labor, and other important developments concerning Filipino residents in Korea during the 2021 Leaders’ Forum today.

Ambassador-designate Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, together with the officers of the Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO-OWWA) met with the FilCom leaders who represent over 49,000 Filipino overseas workers of various professions, students, married migrants, and faith communities in Korea. The discussion provided updates on consular services, overseas absentee voting registration, OWWA assistance during the pandemic, the new POEA e-Registration system for OFWs, POLO validation of vaccination records for Filipinos coming from Korea, and scheduled activities for the remaining months of the year. Special guests from Seoul Yongsan Police Station also presented COVID-related protection measures for foreign residents and information on prevention of general crimes.

In her message, Ambassador de Vega commended the leaders for their remarkable resiliency and untiring service to the Filipino communities since the pandemic started. She said that the leaders not only bridged communication and coordination between the Embassy and the community but likewise actively mobilized support for our kababayans in Korea in the true spirit of bayanihan, enabling the latter to access the various information, assistance and COVID-related services such as free testing and vaccination. The Ambassador-designate related her activities since she assumed post nearly (2) months ago, and shared with the leaders ongoing efforts towards facilitating the resumption of entry of Filipinos to Korea which continues to affect many EPS workers and students. She shared her commitment to further deepen the Embassy’s relations with the FilCom and to continuously provide responsive programs and services for them. She enjoined the leaders to support the Embassy’s future plans and projects such as the conduct of “Know Your Rights” information series, setting up a Marshalls Network among the leaders, and capacity-building sessions for the FilCom groups and organizations. She likewise reiterated that ongoing Flagship projects like the PEAKPinoy Series will continue to be held.

The open forum provided an important opportunity to discuss in a frank and constructive way the various concerns of the community which were conveyed through their leaders. Ambassador-designate de Vega welcomed their recommendations and assured them of ongoing efforts and steps to address these.

Speaking on behalf of the Forum participants, Ms. Mercy Hachero, President of the United Filipinos in Korea (UFILKOR) shared the experiences and insights of Filipinos in Korea, especially during the pandemic. She affirmed the collective support and cooperation of the community in strengthening the friendly relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, and in promoting the welfare of Filipino nationals under the new leadership of the Ambassador-designate.

As the forum closed, special prizes were announced for lucky attendees and the Ambassador enjoined the participation of the FilCom leaders in upcoming events like the year-end Paskong Pinoy sa Korea. -END-