Philippine Embassy in Korea

📣Calling all Kababayans in South Korea‼️

Level up your knowledge and skills through the Livelihood Skills Training Program organized by the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the MWO & OWWA South Korea, in cooperation with TESDA.

Join us this July for a series of empowering and timely learning sessions designed to enhance your skills, widen your opportunities, and prepare you for future success!

TRAINING SESSIONS:

📅July 5 – Food Safety & Sanitation
📅July 12 – Generative AI
📅July 19 – 21st Century Entrepreneurial Skills for MSMEs

⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: 2nd floor, Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and empower yourself while working abroad!

Scan the QR Code and REGISTER NOW!




OWWA - South Korea
Migrant Workers Office - Korea
TESDA

‼️ANNOUNCEMENT‼️👇

📣Calling all Filipino Community Leaders, Filipino migrants, EPS shift/team leaders, sports organizers, community spokespersons, church and choir coordinators, and aspiring leaders across South Korea!

Join us for an engaging and empowering seminar-workshop designed to strengthen the communication, leadership, and community engagement skills of Filipino migrant and community leaders in South Korea. This activity aims to equip participants with practical strategies in effective communication, relationship-building, conflict management, and community collaboration to better serve and inspire fellow Filipinos in South Korea.

The Philippine Embassy, through MWO & OWWA South Korea, warmly invites all OFWs/OFs to join our exciting and interactive seminar-workshop:

✨“Empowering Filipino Migrant Workers in South Korea Through Strategic Communication and Leadership” ✨

📅 Date: 26 July 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Venue: 2nd floor, Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy

✅ This is FREE!!!
⚠️ Limited slots only!

📌 Registration:
Scan the QR Code or visit the registration link below.
📞 For inquiries, please contact: 010-6598-9338 / 010-4201-0731

We look forward to seeing you there! Together, let us strengthen the voice, leadership, and unity of the Filipino community in South Korea!




Owwa Seoul SoKor
Migrant Workers Office - Korea

PH EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN THE SEOUL FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL AND NAMI ISLAND INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL
필리핀대사관, 서울세계도시문화축제와 남이섬 세계책나라축제 참여

Seoul and Chuncheon, May 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul participated in back-to-back cultural festivals in the Republic of Korea, further strengthening the Philippines’ cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges through literature, tourism, and cultural promotion.

2026 SEOUL FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL
On 09 to 10 May 2026, the Philippine Embassy, in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism – Korea (PDOT-Korea), participated in the 2026 Seoul Friendship Festival (SFF) held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul and organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The SFF offered both residents and visitors a unique opportunity to experience diverse cultural performances, international exhibitions, and global cuisines in one venue, highlighting Seoul’s commitment to multicultural exchange and global friendship.

The Philippine Embassy participated in several key festival zones, including the Embassy Cultural Zone, Video and Photo Exhibition Zone, and World Costume Zone, showcasing Philippine culture, tourism, and heritage to festival goers. In the Embassy Cultural Zone, visitors enthusiastically participated in interactive activities such as the traditional Filipino game “Jack en Poy,” free caricature drawing, and the Philippine tourism roulette game, which drew strong public interest and engagement throughout the event.

The Video and Photo Exhibition Zone featured popular travel destinations in the Philippines, including major cities, renowned beaches, and world-class dive sites, while also promoting the country’s rich natural scenery and breathtaking landscapes. Through vibrant visual presentations, festival goers were introduced to the diverse tourism offerings and natural attractions of the Philippines. Meanwhile, the World Costume Zone became one of the festival’s popular attractions, with many visitors enjoying the opportunity to try on traditional Filipino attire and take commemorative photos.

Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez attended the Seoul Friendship Festival 2026 Welcome Ceremony together with members of the diplomatic corps and officials from the Seoul Metropolitan Government, reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to fostering friendship and cultural cooperation with the Republic of Korea and the international community in Seoul.

NAMI ISLAND INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL
During the same weekend, the Philippines also participated in the 2026 Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival held at Nami Island, Chuncheon the two-day international cultural event aimed to provide a platform for cultural exchange through literature and picture books from around the world in an engaging and natural setting.

The Philippine Embassy joined other international participants in promoting cultural understanding through an exhibition booth and storytelling and children’s literature while encouraging greater curiosity and appreciation for the cultures and literary traditions of participating countries.

Representing the Philippines at the festival were Ms. Anne Campos, who read the book, “Sayaw ng mga Kamay”, written by Ms. Joanna Que and Ms. Charina Marquez and illustrated by Ms. Fran Alvarez, the book is an uplifting story about a friendship overcoming disability barriers with Filipino sign language. Ms. Campos is the Area Coordinator for the National Book Development Board (NBDB) - Book Nook South Korea, a Primary SEN Teacher and Charity Committee Leader at Dulwich College Seoul and the Educational Director of Open Arms Korea a Korean NGO. She is also the Founder and Vice-President of Ylang-Ylang Readspark and Starthub Association an NGO based in the Philippines focused on literacy.

Ms. Nerissa Angeles, author of the children’s book “Biyaya ng Bundok Arayat”, which has been translated into Korean and Tagalog, highlights the natural beauty, rich ecology, and food bounty of Mount Arayat, captivated young audiences through interactive storytelling sessions during the festival. Children also participated in an abaca plate weaving activity inspired by Filipino culture and traditions. Ms. Angeles, who also serves as a Philippine representative instructor at Asian Hub Co., Ltd.’s Multicultural Education Department, conducted engaging children’s reading and storytelling sessions throughout the event.

Through participatory reading activities and creative storytelling, Ms. Campos and Ms. Angeles introduced children and their families to Filipino stories, values, and cultural traditions in an enjoyable and meaningful way.

The Embassy cultural promotion booth was attended by Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Edwin Gil Mendoza and Cultural Officer Anthony Z. Cornista, who expressed appreciation to our hosts the Nambook International Committee and organize Mr. Albert Kwon, Director, Nami Island Children’s Book Festival, Nami Island Arts & Education, Inc. for providing a meaningful venue for international literary and cultural exchange. END



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Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the nation in commemorating National Flag Days from 28 May to 12 June 2026, honoring the Philippine flag as a timeless symbol of freedom, unity, patriotism, and the enduring courage of the Filipino people.

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL SPOTLIGHTS BIODIVERSITY, HERITAGE AT WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY 2026
필리핀대사관, 2026 세계철새의날 행사에서 생물다양성 및 문화 유산 조명

SEOUL, 14 May 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Secretariat, led by Chief Executive Jennifer George, co-hosted the World Migratory Bird Day 2026 reception on 14 May 2026 at the Sentro Rizal Hall of the Philippine Embassy.

Held under the theme “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter,” the event marked the Embassy’s first-ever hosting of World Migratory Bird Day and highlighted the Philippines’ role as a vital corridor and destination for migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. The reception gathered Heads of Mission and representatives from diplomatic missions in the Republic of Korea, including the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Laos, as well as non-resident Ambassadors to the Philippines, Paraguay and Ethiopia.

The event was also attended by partners in biodiversity, climate action, sustainability, technology, media, and the academe, including NAVER Cloud, Ghent University Global Campus, The Korea Herald, KOEN, POSCO International, EAAFP partner organizations, researchers, and friends of the Embassy.

In her welcome remarks, Ambassador Fernandez said the Philippines serves as a resting place and refuge for migratory birds that travel thousands of kilometers across countries and continents. She emphasized that the protection of migratory birds and their habitats is closely linked to the Philippines’ priorities in biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, sustainable development, community livelihood, and ecological tourism.

“Their journey reminds us that nature knows no borders,” Ambassador Fernandez said. “For the Philippines, this is not only an environmental issue. It is also a matter of sustainable development, food security, climate resilience, cultural heritage, and community livelihood.”

Ms. Jennifer George, Chief Executive of the EAAFP Secretariat, underscored the importance of collective action and community participation in conservation and monitoring efforts. She highlighted the journey of the Great Knot, a migratory bird that traverses the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and makes vital stopovers in both the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.

The program featured an exhibit on the Philippines’ successful hosting of the 12th Meeting of Partners of the EAAFP in Cebu from 8 to 14 November 2025, and on the Philippines’ wetlands and coastal ecosystems as important habitats for migratory birds. The Embassy also promoted the Philippines as a premier destination for sustainable and nature-based tourism through promotional videos, tokens, and tourism brochures from the Philippine Department of Tourism-Korea Office.

Filipino cultural group Pearl of the Orient performed Tinikling and Itik-itik, traditional Philippine mimetic dances inspired by the movement of birds. The performances connected the evening’s conservation theme with Filipino heritage, demonstrating how culture can deepen public appreciation for biodiversity and ecological stewardship.

The reception reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to international cooperation in safeguarding migratory birds, protecting their habitats, and promoting green growth through practical, inclusive, and community-based diplomacy. END

SEOUL PE HOSTS MEETING ON KAMIC PROJECT
필리핀대사관, 한국농기계공업협동조합 프로젝트 관련 회의 개최

05 May 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul hosted a meeting between its officials, the Department of Agriculture officials led by Undersecretary for Special Concerns and ODA, Mr. Jerome V. Oliveros, officials of Cabanatuan City Local Government led by Mayor Myca Elizabeth R. Vergara, officials of PAO-Seoul and PTIC-Seoul, and officials of the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO), led by its Chairman, Mr. Shin Gil Kim.

The meeting discussed issues related to the establishment of the Korea Agricultural Machinery Complex (KAMIC) in Bo. Kalikid Sur, Cabananatuan City, Nueva Ecija. The meeting agreed that the Philippine Government and KAMICO will coordinate more closely to address the remaining issues to move the project forward.

The KAMIC project represents a landmark collaboration between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, strengthening agricultural modernization through advanced machinery and technology. The facility is projected to assemble and produce various agricultural equipment, such as tractors and seeders, which are specifically designed for local farming conditions in the Philippines.

In December 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the inauguration of the KAMIC project, highlighting its significance in creating domestic jobs, stimulating local businesses, and providing Philippine farmers with access to modern farming technologies.

The KAMIC project is expected to enhance food security and rural development in the Philippines, while also demonstrating the Republic of Korea’s commitment to supporting sustainable growth in the Philippines. - END

PH EMBASSY IN SEOUL PARTICIPATES IN COMMEMORATIVE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE GARDEN OF GRATITUDE
주한필리핀대사관, 감사의 정원 개막 기념식 참석

Seoul, 12 May 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul participated in the commemorative opening ceremony of the “Garden of Gratitude” at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Republic of Korea, a project honoring the sacrifices and contributions of 22 nations during the Korean War, including the Philippines.

The event was attended by Seoul Metropolitan Mayor Oh Se-hoon and other government officials, diplomats, war veterans, and members of the public, with H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea, representing the Philippine Embassy during the ceremony.

The Philippines was among the participating nations commemorated in the Garden of Gratitude, in recognition of the country’s historic contribution through the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK). As one of the first Asian countries to respond to the United Nations’ call for assistance in 1950, the Philippines deployed more than 7,400 Filipino soldiers who served with distinction in key battles during the Korean War.

The memorial stands as a lasting tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Filipino veterans and underscores the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.

Ambassador Fernandez extended her felicitations on the inauguration of the Garden of Gratitude and underscored the importance of preserving the shared history between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.

The Garden of Gratitude features symbolic sculptures and the "Light of Gratitude 23," honoring the bravery of Filipino and Allied soldiers. The Embassy also attended the unveiling of the interactive Freedom Hall, which showcases digital exhibits on the Philippines’ role in the Korean War.

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul remains committed to honoring the legacy of Filipino veterans and strengthening Philippines–Korea relations through mutual respect, remembrance, and cooperation. END