South Korea has helped the Philippines build a data center and establish a system in a bid to digitalize the invoicing system of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). EIS Data Center (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines) As part of the system's nearing launch,...
The Philippines and South Korea had agreed to further expand efforts in honoring the sacrifices of Korean War veterans. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Republic of Korea Patriot and Veterans Affairs Minister Park Minshik (Photo courtesy of the DFA) Both countries forged a memorandum of...
NZ alumni as country ambassadors, Korea opens up, and where to get Tokyo-inspired cocktails in Makati MATARIKI Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Tim Given, NZ Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Kell Just last week, Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Program alumni and current students got together at...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana met with newly-appointed South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup during an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Friday, June 3. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) meets...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday, June 3, that it will deport shortly a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in his country for involvement in telecommunications fraud. Bureau of Immigration In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, the bureau’s fugitive search unit...
Two members of K-pop boy band NCT Dream have tested positive for Covid-19. “NCT's Jeno and Chenle were diagnosed with Covid-19 on the evening of the 2nd ,” according to an announcement on NCT Dream’s fan community app. NCT Dream's Jeno (left) and Chenle (Twitter) NCT Dream greeting the crowd...
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea signed an agreement to boost the Philippines' fishery exports to the East Asian country. Photo from the Department of Agriculture The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines announced this after the two countries signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)...
Visa-free flights to Korea via Clark By Emmie V. Abadilla South Korea now allows visa-free entry through Yangyang International Airport, 158 kilometers from Seoul, from the new Clark International Airport (CRK). This developed as South Korean low cost carrier, Fly Gangwon, will operate flights from...
The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines announced that the Korean government will allow visa-free entry to Jeju Island and Yangyang starting June 1. “The visa-free entry policy to Jeju which has been suspended since 4 February 2020, to prevent the inflow of COVID19, will resume starting 1...
South Korea will allow visa-free entry for tourists to Jeju Island and Yangyang starting June 1, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines announced. Flag of the Republic of Korea (PIXABAY) "The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is very excited to announce that the Korean Government...
South Korea has expressed support to fund projects that will usher in the Philippines' digital transformation through infrastructure, digital economy, and developing e-skilled individuals. South Korea renews its commitment to continuing its partnership with the Philippines in promoting digital...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a South Korean national wanted by authorities in Seoul for involvement in electronic financial fraud. Cybercriminals have many different reasons, methods, and connections to commit cybercrime. (File photo) Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente...
