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FILIPINO STUDENTS WIN AWARDS AT THE WORLD SCHOLAR’S CUP SEOUL GLOBAL ROUND

Thirteen Filipino scholars from The EDNAS Group of Schools (Dagupan, San Carlos, Alaminos) competed in the Seoul Global Round of the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) held from 26 to 31 July 2024 at the Seoul Arts High School. The Philippines ended the cup with several medals and distinction for participating students. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha L. Olavario attended the opening ceremony held in the Seoul Arts High School. 

01 August 2024, Seoul. Thirteen Filipino scholars from The EDNAS Group of Schools (Dagupan, San Carlos, Alaminos) competed in the Seoul Global Round of the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) held from 26 to 31 July 2024 at the Seoul Arts High School. Held in various schools all over the world, the World Scholar’s Cup aims to bring together young scholars to experience non-traditional academic competitions by encouraging team work and the sharing of insights on global issues. The students competed with over 1,500 international scholars from 28 participating countries in team debates, collaborative writing, problem-solving, and academic challenges showcasing their knowledge and skills across various subjects.

At the opening ceremony, the Philippine Embassy highlighted the importance of camaraderie and friendly competition for student development and innovation, and looked forward to the World Scholar’s Cup being convened in the Philippines when the opportunity permits. The group of students, accompanied by their school officials and parents, also visited the Philippine Embassy on 30 July 2024 where the participants shared with the Embassy their insights from the international competition.

The Philippine Embassy in Korea continues to support student tournaments for stronger people-to-people ties. Filipino students competing in South Korea are cited for their creativity and sportsmanship. END 

Amb. Dizon-De Vega Delivers Talk on 75 Years of PH-ROK Relations at Royal Asiatic Society of Korea

05 August 2024. Seoul. As part of the commemoration of the 75^th Anniversary of Philippines-Korea diplomatic relations, Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega delivered a talk before the Royal Asiatic Society of Korea (RAS Korea) on 25 June 2024 in Seoul.

The lecture covered the highlights of over seven decades of relations from the Philippines’ role in the United Nationals Temporary Commission on Korea (UNTCOK) to the Philippines participation in the Korean War. Likewise, highlights of the Philippines and Korea’s robust partnership from the post-war reconstruction period to the present in a wide range of areas was covered.

The RAS Korea was established in 1900 as the world’s first Korea studies organization and provides a platform for scholarly research, discussions, and talks on the history, natural landscapes, and culture of the Korean Peninsula. It publishes an annual journal entitled “Transactions”. END

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS CHAIR VISITS KOREA

30 July 2024, Seoul.  Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chair Victorino Mapa Manalo, took part in a K-Fellowship Program organized by the ROK Government from 7-13 July 2024.

Among the ROK institutions which the NCCA Delegation met and visited include the National Archives of Korea, ARKO Art Museum, UNESCO heritage site of Gyeongju, National Museum of Korea, International Centre for Documentary Heritage, National Gugak Center, and Museum of Korean Contemporary History.

Chairperson Manalo likewise discussed enhanced bilateral engagement between the Philippines and Korea with the planned signing of the PH-ROK Executive Program (2024-2029) of the 1970 Cultural Agreement between PH and ROK.

While in Seoul, NCCA Chair Manalo likewise visited the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy which a Public Assembly Hall, a Conference Room-Library and a separate Sentro Rizal Reading Lounge. 

Chair Manalo met with Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega and Cultural Officer Anthony Cornista on Sentro Rizal activities as well as the cultural diplomacy programs of Post, particularly for the commemoration of the 75^th anniversary of PH-ROK relations from March 2024-March 2025. 

The Embassy likewise invited representatives from various Korean public and private cultural and art institutions including the ROK National Museum of Contemporary Art, KOFICE, and the Hansea YES Foundation to meet Chair Manalo and discuss future cultural exchanges. 

The NCCA worked closely with the Philippine Embassy in arranging for a special performance by the renowned MEN Ensemble during the Philippine National Day program of the Embassy in Seoul last June 2024. END