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The Philippines' ambassador to South Korea has resigned over allegations he sexually harassed a South Korean woman while serving in Seoul in December, according to the government, Saturday.
A complaint was filed at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, which then reported it to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila in February, while the former envoy was in the Philippine capital on official business, the department said in a statement.
The department did not name the ambassador in its statement, but noted that he submitted his resignation March 16 after an investigation.
It did not offer an explanation as to why his departure was only now being announced.
The Philippine embassy in Seoul is now headed by Charge d' Affaires Christian De Jesus.
"The department is committed to ensuring that justice is rendered in this case," it?said. "It also remains committed to cultivating and preserving a work environment where all personnel are treated with respect and dignity, and free from harassment of any kind."
According to a report by South Korea's Yonhap news agency, which also did not name the former ambassador, Interpol has included him in its Red Notice list and asked member states to help in locating and arresting him.
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs did not comment on reports the ex-ambassador was evading law enforcement authorities. (DPA)
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