K-pop star and actor Kim Jaejoong thanked Filipino fans for sending him a food truck and flowers in South Korea. On Dec. 27, Jaejoong uploaded photos on his Instagram accounts showing him holding flowers in front of a burger truck sent by fans from the Philippines. K-pop star and actor Kim Jaejoong...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea reported 3,865 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Monday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 615,532. The daily caseload was down from 4,206 in the previous day, falling below 4,000 in 28 days on the back of tougher...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea reported 6,233 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Thursday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 596,209. The daily caseload was down from 6,918 in the previous day as the government tightened anti-virus measures. The recent...
A new batch of Filipino workers were recently hired under South Korea’s Employment Permit System (EPS) labor migration program, bringing to 251 the nationals integrated in the system this December. (Photo courtesy of the POEA – Government Placement Branch and HRD EPS-Philippines) The Department...
Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles on Wednesday, Dec. 22, said the Philippines is grateful for the pledge of support from several countries, international organizations, and development partners for communities hard-hit byTyphoon Odette (international name Rai) in...
An outpour of support from several countries came to the Philippines as the national government raced to reach out to the areas affected by typhoon "Odette" days after its onslaught. Aftermath of typhoon "Odette" in Dinagat Islands (Photo courtesy of the OVP) The United States (US), China, and...
K-pop superstars BTS’ RM returned to South Korea after completing his schedule and vacationing in the US. RM arrived at Incheon International Airport on Dec. 17 and was met by fans and the media at the arrival hall. BTS' RM visited different places in the US including at Dia Beacon in New York,...
The Philippines and South Korea signed on Friday, Dec. 17, an agreement for a US$100-million loan intended to boost the country's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program. DOF Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Inchul (Photo courtesy of the...
A world-class mode of transportation. President Rodrigo Duterte (second from left) sees the new MRT-7 train sets up close for the first time during their unveiling at Tandang Sora station on Dec. 15, 2021. (Screenshot from Facebook live) That's how President Duterte described the Metro Rail Transit...
The Philippines and South Korea reaffirmed to elevate their economic interaction amid the coronavirus pandemic, including the move to allow the entry of Filipino workers to the foreign country's employment permit system (EPS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Secretary of Foreign...
“D.P.,” the compelling Korean drama that brought spotlight on the abuse, bullying and violence in Korea’s military service, is returning for a second season, Netflix announced. Starring Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan, season 1 was released on Netflix on Aug. 27. It resonated with viewers...
Two poultry farms from the Philippines have been approved by the South Korean government to export chicken to the East Asian country. In formal communication, Maria Alilia Maghirang, the country’s Agriculture Attache in Seoul, informed Agriculture Secretary William Dar of the final approval of...
