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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS FIRST CONSULAR OUTREACH IN BUSAN SINCE PANDEMIC AND MOBILE VOTING FOR 2022 NATIONAL ELECTIONS

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16 April 2022, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega led the Philippine Embassy team at its first consular outreach mission since the start of the pandemic from 15 to 16 April 2022 in Busan. The Embassy rendered close to 330 services to members of the Filipino community, including e-passport applications, notarials, legalization, civil registry, and other services.

Representatives from PAG-IBIG, POLO, and OWWA, also joined the outreach and rendered a combined 252 services, including renewal of OWWA and OEC processing, contract verification, and COVID-related assistance, among others.

The Embassy’s first mobile voting for the 2022 Philippine national elections overseas voting period was also conducted during the said consular outreach.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega said that the consular outreach was a priority activity by the Embassy immediately upon the easing of COVID-19 related restrictions by the Korean government. She also said that the Embassy plans to resume consular outreach activities to reach various Filipino communities in Korea, including one in Daegu to be held at the Grand Daegu Hotel from 29 to 30 April 2022.

The Ambassador with team leader Vice Consul Jilliane De Dumo-Cornista awarded certificates of appreciation to volunteers from the Busan Filipino Community Center for their invaluable contribution to the success of the outreach. END

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE-YEAR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MINERAL DRINKING WATER

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ADVISORY ON THE EXTENSION OF ACCREDITATION OF POLL WATCHERS, MEDIA ENTITIES, ELECTION OBSERVERS AND CIVIL SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS ON THE CONDUCT OF OVERSEAS VOTING FOR THE 2022 PH NATIONAL ELECTIONS IN SOUTH KOREA

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Cupping Philippine Coffee in Seoul in celebration of Filipino Food Month

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Commercial Counselor Jose Ma “Jojie” Dinsay of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Seoul prepares Philippine coffee for tasting. Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, along with the officers and staff of the Embassy and its attached agencies joined the event.

SEOUL, 11 April 2022 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul held a cupping of Philippine coffee in conjunction with the celebration of the Filipino Food Month this April. The Philippines is one of the world’s oldest producers of coffee and is widely known for its four coffee varieties: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa.

Led by Commercial Counselor Jose Ma. Dinsay, Post sourced freshly picked green coffee beans from the Philippines which were then roasted in Korea. The excellent aroma and taste of Philippine coffee Arabica from Benguet Province and Liberica or the “barako” coffee from Batangas were highlighted during the cupping event. Participants enjoyed the rich taste and aroma of the different Philippine coffee variants, and took part in the cupping session to identify which of the varieties and roasting methods will be well-received by the Korean palate. This initiative is a preparatory activity ahead of the country’s participation in the upcoming Coffee Expo Seoul where Philippine coffee varieties will be promoted to the Korean coffee market. END