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ONLINE FINANCIAL LITERACY WEBINAR ON THE 29TH TRANCHE OF THE RETAIL TREASURY BONDS (RTB29)

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The Philippine Bureau of the Treasury with the support of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul invites the Filipino community in South Korea to attend the Online Financial Literacy Webinar on the 29th Tranche of the Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB29), an investment opportunity to be offered by the Philippine government, on 11 February 2023, 4:00 P.M. Korean Standard Time.

Join via: http://bit.ly/RTB29Roadshow or scan the QR code below.

The RTB 29 is a 5-year, low-risk, fixed-income investment that will provide interest on a quarterly basis. Proceeds from the issuance will be directed to sustaining the country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and funding key national expenditures as approved by the 2023 National Budget.

Thank you.

INFORMATION SESSION ON KIIP AND HRDK TRAININGS FOR EPS WORKERS

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"Nais niyo bang umattend ng free Korean Language and Culture Training sa Korean Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP) at iba pang vocational skills training?

Inaanyayahan ng Embahada, kasama ang POLO OWWA at Itaewon Global Village Center, ang ating mga EPS workers na sumali sa isang Information Session on KIIP and HRDK Trainings for EPS Workers na gaganapin ngayong ika-12 ng Pebrero 2023, Linggo, 10:00AM-12:00PM sa Conference Hall ng Embahada.

Ang programang ito ay bilang pagtugon ng Embahada sa kahilingan ng ating mga EPS workers upang maturuan ng aktwal na pag-rehistro at pag-enroll sa KIIP. Para sa mga sasali, magdala po ng laptop na gagamitin sa workshop.

I-click lamang po ang https://bit.ly/KIIPTutorial or Qcode sa poster na kalakip upang makapag-parehistro. Magkita-kita po tayo!

ADVISORY: PRECAUTIONS DURING EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

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ADVISORY ON THE 2023 BAGONG BAYANI AWARDS

The Philippine Embassy informs the public that the Bagong Bayani Foundation, Inc. (BBFI), in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has officially announced that the nominations for 2023 Bagong Bayani Awards are now open.

The deadline for submission of nominations is on April 30, 2023. Nomination forms may also be requested through their email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or can also be downloaded through their website at www.bbfi.com.ph.

There are five (5) award categories that allow the recognition of specific contributions of OFWs corresponding to the different areas of their involvements:

Bagong Bayani Award for Outstanding Employee
Bagong Bayani Award for Community and Social Service
Bagong Bayani Award for Culture and the Arts
Capt. Gregorio S. Oca Achievement Award
Blas F. Ople Award para sa Natatanging Bagong Bayani

Any active Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), whether land-based or sea-based and possessing the following qualifications, may be nominated for pre-qualification:

- Has no past or present criminal or derogatory record;

- Must be of good moral standing, or has received recognition from past or present employer for exemplary behavior or outstanding service; and

- The employment contract must have been processed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) / Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and must not have left the country irregularly or as a tourist.

The specific criteria per category may be found here: https://bit.ly/BBACriteria

The awarding is scheduled on August 23, 2023 in Malacañan Palace with the President as Guest of Honor. (END)

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