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PH to open new consulate in Busan, SSS office in Seoul: Marcos Jr.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced the upcoming opening of the Philippines' second consular office in Busan, South Korea, by next month.
This new office aims to bring government services closer to Filipinos in South Korea, eliminating the need to travel to Seoul for transactions like passport renewal.
The President also confirmed plans to establish a Social Security Service (SSS) office at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul to streamline benefit processing for Filipinos in the country.
Marcos Jr. made these announcements during a meeting with the Filipino community in South Korea, emphasizing the administration's commitment to supporting overseas Filipino workers.
There are over 70,000 Filipinos in South Korea, primarily working in the manufacturing, education, and creative sectors.
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