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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICE AND OVERSEAS VOTER MOBILE REGISTRATION IN JEJU CITY

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28 July 2024, Jeju City. The Philippine Embassy conducted its consular outreach mission from 27 to 28 July 2024 in Jeju City. The consular team rendered 98 units of consular and Assistance to Nationals services to members of the Filipino community, including e-passport applications, notarials, civil registration, and Embassy ID, among others.

Representatives from Pag-IBIG, MWO and OWWA also joined the outreach and rendered a combined 116 services, including renewal of contract verification, OEC issuance, OWWA membership, and opening of Pag-IBIG regular and MP2 accounts, among others. The Embassy also conducted an Overseas Voter Mobile Registration and processed the application of 57 Overseas Filipino Voters.

MWO-Seoul represented by Labor Attache Maya Valderrama, OWWA Welfare Officer Nel DG. Chanco and Pag-IBIG representative James Lumantas also conducted an orientation seminar for at least 70 Filipino workers based in Jeju City to apprise them of labor trends in South Korea, current labor regulations, services offered by their respective offices, and other support systems available for OFWs, and current regulations.

An appreciation ceremony for the volunteers from the Nagkakaisang Pilipino sa Jeju (NAPIL-Jeju), NAOMI Center and We Are One Jeju (WAO-Jeju) was also held to conclude the outreach mission. The Embassy will conduct similar outreach activities this year in other areas in South Korea. END

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Philippines-Korea Friendship Day Celebrated with Korea-Philippines Friendship Association and Call Hero Foundation

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26 July 2024, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega joined officials and members of the Korea-Philippines Friendship Association and the Call Hero Foundation to celebrate 75 years of Philippines-Korea Diplomatic Relations on 16 July 2024 in Gimpo, Korea.

The program featured a special performance by the KBS Arts Group and a gathering of representatives of institutions and foundations which have been doing civic, business, education, sports, and charitable work in the Philippines through the years. These include Deajin University, Korea Senior Citizen’s Association, World Mixed Martial Arts Federation, Korean Artisan Art Association, Onsesang Church, and other businesses and media outfits.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega expressed appreciation for the continued support, assistance, and friendship extended by the Korea-Philippines Friendship Association and the Call Hero Foundation to the Philippines and the Filipino people. She likewise shared that “this program is even more significant as we commemorate 75 years of deep and abiding friendship between our countries and our shared sacrifices during the Korean War.”

For his part, Call Hero Foundation President Hwang Hak-su said that the “Korean people will never forget the assistance provided by the Philippines during the war and we will always be ready to help the Philippines.”

Pastor Heejun Lee of the Onsesang Church in his opening prayer asked all the participants to aspire for peace and for long-lasting relations between the Philippines and Korea. END

ROK’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, KAI, and Warm Day Association sign MOU Recognizing Philippine Contributions to the Korean War

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24 July 2024, Seoul. Korea’s Minister for Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kang Jung-ai signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with Mr. Kang Goo-Young,CEO of Korea Aerospace Inc. (KAI) and Mr. Kim Gwang-il, Head of Warm Day Association on 21 June 2024, for the provision of continued support for Filipino veterans in the Korean War and their descendants. Along with these activities, the private sector likewise pledged to undertake other charitable and civic projects in the Philippines including health-related missions.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega and Mr. Kim Yoon-Soo, President of the Association of the Bereaved Families of the Korean War.

In her congratulatory remarks, Ambassador Dizon-de Vega shared that the signing is taking place during a milestone year commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Korea. She added that, “our enduring relationship was forged when the Philippines became the fifth country in the world to recognize South Korea and solidified when the Philippines stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Korea during the war in defense of democracy.”

Minister Kang assured that the Korean Government and people will never forget the shared sacrifices of Filipino soldiers fighting alongside their Korean counterparts and other nationals.

The Philippines sent 7,420 soldiers during the Korean War under the Philippine Expeditionary Force in Korea (PEFTOK) and engagement on veterans affairs between the Philippines and Korea continues to this day. END

PH EMBASSY WELCOMES LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OF PILAR, SORSOGON

Top: Members of the Pilar, Sorsogon LGU led by Mayor Carolyn Sy-Reyes visited the Philippine Embassy in Korea on 23 July 2024. Bottom: The delegation visited the Incheon Free Economic Zone to learn best practices in city planning and infrastructure development. The delegation was accompanied by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario.

25 July 2024, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul welcomed Honorable Mayor Carolyn C. Sy-Reyes and the Municipal Officials of Pilar, Sorsogon to the Philippine Embassy on 23 July 2024. The Municipal Officials are in the Republic of Korea for a benchmarking activity from 19 to 25 July 2024.

The Philippine Embassy facilitated briefing sessions for the delegation at the Incheon Smart City Corporation and the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Promotion Center where they were able to learn city planning processes during the development and creation of the Songdo Smart City.

Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega also welcomed the delegation at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. In her remarks, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega highlighted the impact of sub-national cooperation and encouraged the delegation to enhance city-to-city partnerships to improve city competitiveness and promote city development. END

Top: Members of the Pilar, Sorsogon LGU led by Mayor Carolyn Sy-Reyes listen to Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario during the delegation briefing held at Philippine Embassy in Korea on 23 July 2024. Bottom: Mayor Carolyn Sy-Reyes proudly showcased Pilar, Sorsogon handicrafts to Ambassador Dizon-De Vega including abaca baskets made from unique weaving techniques known only to Sorsogon.