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Philippine Embassy in Seoul participated in the KOIMA CEO Seminar 14 to 17 November 2021

17 November 2021, Seoul - The Philippines was one of the four countries featured by the Korean Importers Association (KOIMA) in their recent CEO seminar held in Yeosu, Korea last November 16, 2021. The Philippine Embassy through the Philippine Agriculture Office and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center participated in the event by showcasing food, health and wellness, and beauty products at the venue. Around 40 CEOs participated in the seminar.

Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega delivered a congratulatory message during the event where she underscored the importance of Korea to Philippine exporters, and invited KOIMA to again organize a mission to the Philippines once travel between both countries are back to normal.

Commercial Counselor Jojie Dinsay and Agriculture Attaché Aleli Maghirang introduced the quality products on display which included specialty coconut based products, healthy snack foods, single origin chocolates and coffee, natural beauty products using virgin coconut oil, elemie oil and pili oil, sauces and spices for traditional Filipino cuisine and fruit based juices, concentrates, jams and snacks. Okra from the Philippines, which was recently allowed access to the Korean market, received strong interest together with VCO, elemie oil and pili oil products. END.

PR MTD 17 2021 KOIMA 17 Nov 2021

PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR JOINS THE KOREA INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION CONFERENCE ON OCEANS AND FISHERIES 2021

Philippine Ambassador Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega attended the Korea International Cooperation Conference on Oceans and Fisheries (KICCOF) organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), and the Korea Institute of Oceans, Science & Technology (KIOST) from 9-10 November 2021 in Yeouido, Seoul.

Ambassador De Vega briefed the conference on the Philippines' maritime priorities and policy concerns on oceans and fisheries. Ambassador De Vega also expressed that the Philippines will continue to “turn to partners like the Republic of Korea in working together towards protecting the marine environment under these priorities, while at the same time ensuring that the economic needs of the nation are met.” She further underscored that balancing ecological, social and economic concerns and investing in sustainable ocean growth remain key principles to sustainable oceans and fisheries management.

Dr. Casiano Choresca of the Philippine Department of Agriculture's National Fisheries Research and Development Institute was also part of a KICCOF 2021 panel discussing the present situation and challenges of ASEAN and ROK Oceans & Fisheries official development assistance.

The Philippines is deeply committed to contributing to the preservation and protection of the oceans and seas. The Embassy of the Philippines in Korea is honored to be part of this very timely and worthy initiative that brings together respected professionals in the field of oceans and fisheries. END

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ADVISORY ON NEW OFFICE HOURS FOR CONSULAR SERVICES

THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT EFFECTIVE 28 NOVEMBER 2021, THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WILL BE OPEN FOR CONSULAR SERVICES

FROM 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, SUNDAYS TO THURSDAYS.

To book an appointment, for please go to:

http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/guidelines.aspx (passports)

http://philippineembassyinseoul.setmore.com/bookappointment (other services)

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

(outside office hours and during holidays, Fridays and Saturdays)

PLEASE CALL:

010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)

010-9263-8119 (Assistance to Nationals Hotline)

010-6591-6290 (Labor Office)

010-7358-5841 (Welfare Office)

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NOTICE TO PROCEED TO S.Y. TOTAL INTERIOR FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS AT THE EMBASSY

BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

NOTICE TO PROCEED

16 November 2021

Sir,

Please be informed that per Notice of Award dated 03 November 2021, issued by the Head of Procuring Entity, your company, S.Y. TOTAL INTERIOR, is hereby given this Notice to Proceed in connection with the contract for the various repairs at the Philippine Embassy, upon signing of the Contract.

This Notice is issued in accordance with the requirements of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Act of 2003.

Very truly yours,

MARIA THERESA B. DIZON-DE VEGA
Ambassador and Head of Procuring Entity

Conforme:

For: S.Y. TOTAL INTERIOR

MR. LEE SANG YEOL