13 May 2023, ADELAIDE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega met with South Australia Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Education, Training and Skills Hon John Gardner and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council and Shadow Minister for Multicultural SA and Tourism and Hospitality Hon Jing Lee on 11 May 2023 in Parliament House.

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04 May 2023, CANBERRA – Students of international relations at the Australian National University (ANU) visited the Embassy of the Philippines on 3 May 2023 and engaged Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega on developments on the bilateral relations of the Philippines and Australia and the current regional security landscape.

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26 April 2023, CANBERRA – A high-level delegation from the Philippines led by Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza, Transportation Undersecretary Elmer Sarmiento and the Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard Admiral Artemio Abu joined Ambassador of the Philippines to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega in observing ANZAC Day in Canberra on 25 April at the Australian War Memorial. The delegation was visiting Canberra to pursue engagements on civil maritime security.

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26 April 2023, CANBERRA – Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza, Transportation Undersecretary Elmer Sarmiento and the Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard Admiral Artemio Abu met officials of the Australian Government on 24-26 April in Canberra to discuss opportunities to strengthen bilateral partnership on civil maritime security. The officials led a delegation of officials from foreign affairs, defense, and transportation as well as representatives from the academic community.

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22 April 2023, CANBERRA - Interested in investing and manifesting an elevated life? The Philippine Bureau of the Treasury invites overseas Filipinos to its online financial literacy session on 29 April 2023 (Saturday) at 6:00PM AEST.

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19 April 2023, CANBERRA - The Resident Election Registration Board of the Philippine Embassy in Canberra convened on 17 April 2023 to consider applications for the registration, certification, reactivation, or correction of entries, or change of name, change of address, transfer, recapture, and other types of applications of overseas voters filed with the Embassy from 09 December 2022 to 31 March 2023.

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18 April 2023, CANBERRA - The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra organized a gender and development workshop for select Filipina youth in Canberra on 15 April 2023 entitled “Leading an Empowered Life: A Workshop on Women’s Success”. In her remarks, the Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega encouraged the youth to take action towards promoting gender equality in their communities and beyond.

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05 April 2023, CANBERRA - Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega together with officers of the Philippine Embassy and the Office of the Defense and Armed Forces Attaché in Canberra welcomed officials from the Philippine National Police (PNP) led by PNP Chief PGen Rodolfo Azurin Jr. to the Embassy on 04 April.

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03 April 2023, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Department of Environment and Natural Resources Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna and business mining delegates from the Philippines engaged WA government officials and industry on developments in the mining landscape in the country and presented opportunities for collaboration during a visit to Perth on 27-30 March 2023.

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31 March 2023, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA (WA) - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Tourism and the Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC), organized an Economic Spotlight mixer showcasing positive trends in innovation and industry in the Philippines on 28 March 2023 in Perth, WA. The event featured presentations of Department of Science and Technology Secretary (DOST) Renato Solidum Jr. and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna.

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31 March 2023, PERTH – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr engaged government and university officials in Western Australia to explore possible collaboration on innovation and technology translation during his visit to Perth on 27-30 March 2023. A geologist by profession, Secretary Solidum also met mining stakeholders to enhance mining research and development in the country.

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31 March 2023, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA (WA) - The Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, welcomed the arrival of the maiden Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight from Perth to Manila on 27 March 2023 at Perth International Airport. The pioneer flight PR 223 was flown under the command of PAL President and COO Captain Stanley K. Ng.

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23 March 2023, ADELAIDE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega spoke of the enduring ties of the Philippines and Australia during the ceremony that marked the 81st anniversary of the visit of US General Douglas MacArthur to Terowie in South Australia on 22 March 1942.

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23 March 2023, Canberra - Philippine Consul General in Canberra Mr. Aian Caringal met with Councillor Sarah Hutton, Brisbane City’s Deputy Chair of Economic Development and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Committee, and Ms. Nicole Andronicus, Director of International Relations and Multicultural Affairs, Brisbane City Council, during their visit to the Philippine Embassy on 23 March 2023.

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23 March 2023, CANBERRA – Consul General Aian Caringal of the Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra met Mr. Paul Mergard, CEO, and Mr. Greg Bradley, Executive Partnership Manager, of Destiny Rescue Limited Australia. The organization introduced its programs in Australia and overseas including its operations in the Philippines.

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22 March 2023, ADELAIDE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega and South Australia Minister for Trade and Investment Nick Champion MP met on 21 March and discussed opportunities to strengthen economic links. As of 2022, the Philippines is the fifth largest export market of South Australia.

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22 March, ADELAIDE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega met South Australia Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs Zoe Bettison MP on 21 March in Adelaide. Minister Bettison participated in the business mission led by the Ambassador in August 2022 to Manila, Clark, Subic and Bataan and has actively pursued opportunities to build people to people and commercial linkages between the Philippines and South Australia.

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22 March 2023, ADELAIDE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega met the Filipino community in South Australia during a forum organized by the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Adelaide on 21 March.

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22 March, ADELAIDE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega called on Her Excellency Frances Adamson, Governor of South Australia, and discussed emerging opportunities in the relationship of the Philippines with the State at Government House in Adelaide on 21 March.

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21 March 2023, NEW SOUTH WALES – The Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega, participated as a keynote speaker and panelist in a forum organized by Adhika Inc. in Regents Park, New South Wales in celebration of International Women’s Day on 18 March 2023.

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20 March 2023, NEW SOUTH WALES – The Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega, participated in the inauguration ceremony of the New England Solar Farm project of AC Energy (ACEN) on 16 March 2023 in Uralla, New South Wales.

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19 March 2023, NEW SOUTH WALES – The Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega, joined the Filipino Catholic Community in the Diocese of Parramatta’s celebration of the annual Diocesan Fiesta in Honor of St. Joseph on 18 March 2023 at the Mary Queen of the Family Parish, St. Patrick’s Church in Blacktown, NSW. The High Mass and celebration were led by Reverend Father John Paul Escarlan and supported by parish priest Reverend Father Reginald Lavilla and the Filipino community in Blacktown.

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16 March 2023 – Philippine Consul General in Canberra Mr. Aian Caringal met Mr. Qusai Mubaidin of EnCOMPASS Multicultural Aged Care Connector on 15 March 2023 to explore available services for Filipino elders in the ACT. Mr. Mubaidin made a presentation on My Aged Care Service, which is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Health and Aged Care.

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10 March 2023, Canberra - Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega welcomed to the Philippine Embassy Atty. Eloisa Katrina Madamba of the Office of Treaties and Legal Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs, CDR Jovy Iringan of the Philippine Navy, and CDR Jerilee Penalba of the Philippine Coast Guard who are participating in the inaugural training course under the Women in Maritime Security (WiMS) Network.

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On 17 February 2023, Col Alexander G Gigantone PN(M) (GSC), Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché-Australia presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr Louie and Mrs. Florabel Sales for their unwavering support as foster parents to the Philippine Military Academy Cadets during their training at the Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College-Duntroon. A simple ceremony was held at the Office of the Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché with some PMA Cadets of the Australian Defence Force Academy. - END-

09 March 2023, CANBERRA – Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega, together with Consul General Charmaine Aviquivil of the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney, met six Australia Awards scholars from the Philippines who are studying in universites in New South Wales and Queensland on 08 March 2023 at the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney.

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08 March 2023, Canberra - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joins the celebration of the National Women's Month in March 2023. This year’s National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) marks a juncture in the advancement of women’s rights as it launches a new theme for CYs 2023 to 2028: “WE for gender equality and inclusive society”.

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07 March 2023, CANBERRA - In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy-Cultural Diplomacy Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in collaboration with the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM) and the Provincial Government of Pangasinan through the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO), invites everyone to an online symposium highlighting the status and her-story of women in multilateralism to be held on 10 March 2023 at 1:00pm (Philippine time) / 4:00pm (Canberra time).

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3 March 2023, CANBERRA – Chargé d’Affaires Aian Caringal conveyed the appreciation of the Philippine Government to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for the assistance they have provided to Filipino seafarers in a meeting with AMSA CEO Mick Kinley and Executive Director for Operations Michael Drake on 2 March at the AMSA office in Canberra.

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March 2023 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joins the celebration of the National Women's Month in March 2023.

This year’s National Women’s Month Celebration marks a juncture in the advancement of women’s rights as it launches a new theme for CYs 2023 to 2028: “WE for gender equality and inclusive society”

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24 February, CANBERRA – National Security Adviser of the Philippines the Honorable Eduardo Año underscored the importance of continued and dynamic collaboration between the Philippines and Australia in preventing and countering violent extremism in the 9th Bilateral Counter-terrorism Consultation held on 23 February in Canberra.

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21 February 2023, CANBERRA - Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega welcomed to the Philippine Embassy CDR Jonah Arugay, LCDR Valerie Lagua and CG LT Maritoni Saliendra from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on 17 February 2023, who will be participating in the inaugural Civil Maritime Security Program organized by the Australian Border Force (ABF).

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20 February 2023, CANBERRA – The Canberra public beat the heat at the National Multicultural Festival on 18 February as they visited the Philippine Embassy stall to learn more about the dive sites in the country and taste Philippine made pineapple juice and coconut juice.

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17 February 2023, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense the Honorable Richard Marles MP discussed developments in the regional security environment and reaffirmed the importance of the historic and dynamic defense and security cooperation of the Philippines and Australia during a meeting held on 15 February 2023 in Parliament House.

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14 February 2023, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Nauru Ma. Hellen De La Vega and Nauru Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Hon Asterio Appi MP discussed the developments in bilateral relations and explored future areas for cooperation during a bilateral meeting held on 10 February 2023 in the margins of the Bali Process Ministerial Conference held in Adelaide, South Australia. The Philippines and Nauru celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations on 19 February 2023.

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13 February, ADELAIDE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega underscored the importance of further cooperation of government and the private sector in advancing the role of technology as a positive force in addressing people smuggling and trafficking in persons at the 8th Bali Process Ministerial Conference held on 10 February in Adelaide, South Australia.

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31 January 2023, Canberra - Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega turned over to H.E. Camilla Solomon, High Commissioner of Nauru in Australia, the contribution of the Philippines to Nauru’s COVID-19 management program.

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25 January 2023, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy invites the public to nominate outstanding and exemplary OFWs for the 2023 Bagong Bayani Awards organized by the Bagong Bayani Foundation Inc. (BBFI).

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20 January 2023, CANBERRA – Consul General Aian A. Caringal together with the personnel of the Philippine Embassy cheered on the Philippine Cricket National Team in its game against the Queensland Bulls Cricket Team on 19 January 2023 at the Kingston Oval, Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

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20 January 2023 – Discover the best of Filipino craftsmanship at the Philippine International Furniture Show which will be held on 09-11 March 2023 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City, Philippines.

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19 January 2023, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega met with officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), as well as representatives from the analytics, electronics, fruit and vegetable processing, and health sectors visiting Australia as part of their learning activity tour under the “A Future that Works” Project administered by the Philippine Business for Education (PBED) with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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17 January 2023, CANBERRA – Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega joined the Filipino Community in Canberra in celebrating the Feast of Sto. Niño (Child Jesus) or Sinulog Festival in Canberra on 15 January 2023.

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11 January 2023 – Did you know that the Philippines is the first Southeast Asian country to cultivate cacao? With its perfect location near the equator, the country has an ideal temperature for cacao to flourish. The provinces of Batangas, Davao, Bohol, Cebu and South Cotabato have been growing superior cacao, produced into delicious chocolates by Filipino local manufacturers and artisans.

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11 January 2023 – Are you an OFW or Filipino living abroad? Do you have foreign friends overseas? Come visit and explore the wonders of the Philippines and get a chance to win exciting prizes!

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03 January 2022, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra led the commemoration of the 126th Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom on 30 December 2022 at the recently inaugurated bust of Dr. Rizal at the Embassy grounds. The theme of the 126th year commemoration is Rizal: Alaalang Iningatan, Yaman Ngayon ng Bayan (Rizal: Preserved Memories Treasured today by the Nation).

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23 December 2022, CANBERRA – Consul General Aian Caringal visited Overseas Filipinos (OF) who were victims of violence against women and children (VAWC) in Brisbane, Queensland and Perth, Western Australia during the Embassy ATN team’s prison visitation program from 15 to 20 December 2022.

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20 December 2022, CANBERRA - The celebration of the nine-day Simbang Gabi in anticipation of Christmas commenced at St. Peter Chanel in Canberra on 15 December 2022. Most Reverend Christopher Prowse, Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn, presided the first night of the Simbang Gabi.

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20 December 2022 – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega and Col. Alexander Gigantone, Defense and Armed Forces Attaché of the Philippine Embassy in Canberra witnessed the conferment of degrees of four outstanding Filipino students who graduated from the Australian Defense Force Academy (ADFA) and the Royal Military College (RMC). The Ambassador congratulated the graduates on their achievements and wished them every success in their duties in service of the nation.

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20 December 2022 - Philippine Honorary Consul General in Vanuatu Mr. Florentino “Bong” Serrano and Mrs. Marilyn Serrano graced the 2022 Vanuatu Pinoy Basketball Association Tournament which was held in Korman Stadium, Port Vila last 18 December 2022. The Black Team was declared this year’s champion out of the four teams that participated in the tournament.

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16 December 2022 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joined the observance of the 18-Day Campaign (November 25 to December 12, 2022) to End Violence Against Women.

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12 December 2022 - Philippine Honorary Consul General in Vanuatu Mr. Florentino “Bong” Serrano met with new Vanuatu Prime Minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau during the latter’s official visit to the Ifira Island in Vanuatu on 28 November 2022.

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09 December 2022, CANBERRA - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra has resumed its Overseas Voter Registration for the 2025 Philippine National Elections today, 09 December 2022. Ms. Ma. Victoria Reigada, a resident of Jindabyne NSW, was first to register at the Embassy.

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07 December 2022 – Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega welcomed Ms. Grace Lawson, an awardee of the New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarship, to the Philippine Embassy on 06 December 2022. Ms. Lawson, a student of the Australian Catholic University, will pursue a semester of studies at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines in 2023. As part of Ms. Lawson’s pre-departure orientation, she called on Ambassador De La Vega and discussed her program in Manila. Ambassador De La Vega took the opportunity to brief Ms. Lawson on the long-standing friendship of the Philippines and Australia, living and studying in the Philippines, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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06 December 2022, CANBERRA – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra opened its doors once again to Pasko sa Canberra (Christmas in Canberra) on 4 December 2022 after a two-year pause as a result of the pandemic. Over 3,000 guests visited the Embassy grounds to get their fill of Filipino food and watch the local display of Filipino talent.

Organized by the Filipino Community Council of the Australian Capital Territory (FCC-ACT), Pasko sa Canberra is an annual celebration that signals the start of Christmas festivities in Australia’s capital city. Guests lined-up to buy Filipino and Christmas favorites including lechon (roast whole pig), barbecue, bibingka and puto bumbong (rice cakes). A host of cold Filipino alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks became very popular during the warm day. Local talents from around Canberra and nearby Sydney provided fun and entertainment.

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06 December 2022, CANBERRA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, together with fellow ASEAN Heads of Mission in Canberra, met the new Australian Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Mr. Nicholas Moore on 30 November. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the appointment of Mr. Moore at the ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cambodia in November.

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05 December 2022, CANBERRA - Rep. Mark Enverga, Chairman of the House Committee on Food and Agriculture, led a delegation composed of Rep. Eddiebong Plaza, Rep. Alfel Bascug, Rep. Bambi Emano, Rep. Jeyzel Yu, Rep. Christian Tell Yap, Rep. Juan Fidel Felipe Nograles, and Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. to meet officials in Canberra and Queensland on 29 November to 02 December 2022 and explore initiatives to enhance bilateral cooperation on soil science.

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05 December 2022 - Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega witnessed the Australia Philippines Business Council’s (APBC) launch of its “Food Cultures and Tourism Exchange” Video Series at its End of Year Celebration on 02 December 2022 at Sofitel Darling Harbour in Sydney.

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The theme for 2022 is “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines” which aims to highlight the gains and milestones achieved to prevent and address VAW in the country. It underscores the powerful impact of combining individual efforts towards a collaborative and united thrust towards a VAW-free Philippines. 

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22 November 2022 – Consul General Aian Caringal of the Philippine Embassy in Canberra met the Hon. Michelle Hopkins Roberts, Speaker of the Western Australia (WA) Legislative Assembly on 10 November 2022 during a lunch hosted by the Speaker for the Philippine Embassy’s mobile consular mission team and Filipino community leaders and volunteers.

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21 November 2022, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joined the ASEAN Family Day on 19 November 2022 at Lennox Gardens in Canberra. The event brought together personnel and families of ASEAN Missions in Canberra and promoted ASEAN community in the Australian capital city.

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21 November 2022, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra deployed a mobile consular mission to Perth, Western Australia on 7 to 14 November 2022 that processed 1,073 passport applications and 87 dual citizenship petitions at the Filipino Australian Club of Perth Inc (FACPI) clubhouse.

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17 November 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega met with officials from Philippine government media agencies visiting Australia as part of their study tour under the Emergency Broadcasting Development Project administered by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

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09 November 2022 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra congratulates Ms. Marylin Serrano who was awarded the prestigious Presidential Medal by His Excellency Nikenike Vurobaravu, President of the Republic of Vanuatu, at the ceremony held at the Grand Hotel in Port Vila on 02 November 2022.

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04 November 2022 - The Filipino community in Port Vila, Vanuatu participated in the Annual International Food Festival organized by the International Women’s Group (IWG) held at the Espace Alliance Française in Port Vila on 29 October 2022.

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03 NOVEMBER 2022, PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES – The International Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) was signed on 21 October 2022, at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

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