MOBILE CONSULAR MISSION/S 2025: PERTH, Western Australia: 26-29 May 2025
| 18 April 2025, Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 April 2025, Monday | Easter Monday (Monday after Easter) |
| 25 April 2025, Friday | ANZAC Day |
For emergencies requiring assistance from the Embassy, please get in touch with the Embassy’s duty officer at Tel. 0408-735383.
ADVISORY
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
ADVISORY ON MOBILE CONSULAR MISSION TO PERTH, W.A., 26-29 May 2025
April 2025 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra will conduct a Mobile Consular Mission to Perth, Western Australia on 26 to 29 May 2025 at the FACPI Clubhouse located at 1 Catherine Street, Bedford, W.A.
ADVISORY
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
Pre-voting Enrollment Guidelines
ADVISORY
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Advisory
ATTENTION Filipino Overseas Voters!
The official enrollment link for Internet Voting for the 2025 Philippine National Elections overseas is NOW LIVE! ENROLL NOW! Enrollment is only until May 7, 2025 at:
https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/enroll
Beware of fraudulent links! Only use the official website to enroll. Do NOT share personal details on unverified sites.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
16 April 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra successfully conducted a Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) for Filipino international students in Canberra on 12 April 2025. The seminar was attended by around 40 participants, including students from Australian National University (ANU) and University of Canberra (UC).
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PHOTO RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
15 April 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra proudly joined over 12,000 runners for the Canberra Times Marathon Festival on 13 April 2025. The Marathon is one of the city’s most anticipated annual events that celebrates community, health, and resilience. Held in the heart of Australia’s capital, the race began in front of the historic Old Parliament House and wound through the iconic sights of the National Triangle and Lake Burley Griffin.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
12 April 2025, CANBERRA – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra successfully held on 12 April 2025 the Final Lockdown and Sealing (FLS) of the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) for the 2025 National Elections in the Philippines. The public was invited to witness the FLS through a notice issued by the Embassy on 03 April 2025 on the Embassy’s social media page and website.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
11 April 2025, CANBERRA – ASEAN Missions in Canberra met with University of Canberra President and Vice-Chancellor Hon. Bill Shorten on 08 April 2025 to discuss opportunities for enhanced collaboration in education, research, and innovation. The meeting provided a platform to explore partnerships with a shared commitment to fostering people-to-people links, academic exchange, and mutual development. The University of Canberra offers the Southeast Asia Excellence Scholarship to support students from Southeast Asia pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. - END
PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
04 April 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra, together with fellow ASEAN Missions, called on the Hon. David Coleman MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member for Banks, on 24 March 2025 at Parliament House and underscored the commitment to strengthen ties under the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
04 April 2025, CANBERRA – The ASEAN Committee in Canberra (ACC), currently chaired by the Singapore High Commission, met with leading Australian think tanks and academic institutions in a roundtable dialogue on 21 March 2025 aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and deepening mutual understanding on key geopolitical and economic issues through an exchange views on regional security, economic integration, climate resilience, and other strategic priorities.
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PHOTO RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
31 March 2025, CANBERRA / DARWIN – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio A. Morales paid a courtesy call on Hon. Luke Gosling OAM, Federal Member for Solomon, Northern Territory, and Chair of the Federal Philippines- Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group.
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PHOTO RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
31 March 2025, CANBERRA – The ASEAN Committee in Canberra met with Foreign Minister Penny Wong at Parliament House on 26 February 2025 and discussed the steady progress in deepening cooperation between Australia and the region, including under Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. They reiterated the shared commitment to address common challenges, and seize opportunities in future-oriented areas such as the digital and green economies, and the regional energy transition.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
28 March 2025, CANBERRA – The 6th Philippines-Australia Agriculture Forum (PAAF) convened in Canberra and was co-chaired by Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Asis G. Perez and Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Deputy Secretary Tina Hutchinson. Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio Morales joined officials from the DA, DAFF and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) at the Forum.
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PHOTO RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
14 March 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Australia met with the Australian National University Filipino Association (ANUFA) on 13 March 2025 in a virtual engagement to explore collaborative initiatives in social, cultural, academic, and community affairs. The discussion focused on initiatives to assist newly arrived Filipino students in adjusting to life in Australia by providing essential guidance on academic life, entitlements and regulations, and integration.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
14 March 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Australia presented a Plaque of Appreciation from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the University of the Philippines (UP) Asian Center to Professor Reynaldo C. Ileto, PhD, in recognition of his keynote address during the International Conference on Philippine Studies held in Manila on 27-29 November 2024.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
12 March 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra welcomed university students Ms. Alice Xie and Mr. Gene Richards from the United Nations Society (UNSOC) of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on 07 March 2025. Ms. Xie and Mr. Richards are part of the UNSW UNSOC team who will be travelling to Manila from 15-25 March 2025 to participate in Harvard’s World Model United Nations.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
ADVISORY
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
Official Online Voting and Counting System Infomercial
PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
08 March 2025, CANBERRA - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joins the celebration of the National Women's Month this March.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
07 March 2025, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales welcomed Australian National University (ANU) Philippines Institute officials Prof. Bjoern Dressel, Senior Project Advisor Prof. Paul Hutchcroft, Senior Research Fellow Prof. Cleo Calimbahin, Dr. Maria Tanyag, Dr. Merlinda Bobis, Project Officer Ms. Vanessa Geidel, and Policy Impact Officer Ms. Shanice Espiritu-Amador to discuss the future plans and projects of the Institute, which include a seminar series, as well as cultural and community engagements.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
06 March 2025, MANILA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio Morales, met with the Chief Justice of the Philippines on 21 February 2025 to discuss the continued implementation of the Philippines-Australia Plan of Action 2023-2026, specifically on law and justice cooperation and the promotion of inclusive, rights-based justice.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
06 March 2025, MANILA - Philippine Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga met with Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio Alberto Morales in Manila on 18 February 2025 to discuss key areas of cooperation between the Philippines and Australia, particularly in renewable energy, climate change adaptation, and disaster resilience.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
06 March 2025, MANILA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio A. Morales called on the Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Hans Leo Cacdac on 19 February 2025 to discuss ongoing efforts and initiatives to safeguard the welfare and rights of OFWs in Australia, such as improving access to legal assistance and enhancing social protection measures.
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PHOTO RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
05 March 2025, MANILA - Philippine Secretary of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Ivan John E. Uy, met with the Philippine Ambassador to Australia on 18 February 2025 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity and critical technology. This meeting follows the landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cybersecurity and critical technology cooperation signed during the Guest of Government Visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Australia in February 2024.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
05 March 2025, MANILA - Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio Alberto Morales, for a courtesy visit at the DOT Office on 17 February 2025. The visit underscored the continued strengthening of tourism cooperation between the Philippines and Australia under the Strategic Partnership established in 2023.
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PHOTO RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
05 March 2025, MANILA - Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio Morales engaged in high-level discussions on 12 February 2025 to further strengthen the defense and security partnership between the Philippines and Australia.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
27 February 2025, MANILA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Antonio A. Morales, paid a courtesy visit to NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on 19 February 2025, at the NEDA Office in Mandaluyong City, to discuss Australia’s support to the Philippines following the priorities and joint objectives laid out in the Philippines-Australia Development Partnership Plan (DPP) 2024-2029 which was launched in the Philippines in October 2024.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
27 February 2025, MANILA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales met Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman J. Prospero E. De Vera III on 11 February 2025 to discuss ways to further enhance Philippine-Australian education partnerships.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
20 February 2025, NAURU – The Filipino Community in Nauru (FCN) welcomed its newly elected officers in an oath-taking ceremony on 15 February 2025 in Baitsi, Nauru. The event reaffirmed the Filipino community’s commitment to unity, service, and the promotion of the unique cultural values and heritage in Nauru.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
14 February 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy, led by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales, proudly participated in the 2025 National Multicultural Festival (NMF) in Canberra, showcasing the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage at the ASEAN Village on 08 February 2024.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
11 February 2025, WOLLONGONG - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio Morales, joined ASEAN Ambassadors and Consuls General in a visit to Wollongong on 06 February 2025 to engage in a series of discussions and tours that explored opportunities in education, trade, investment, and clean energy.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
11 February 2025, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio Morales met with officials from the City of Joondalup led by Mayor Albert Jacob to explore opportunities for collaboration in cybersecurity, healthcare, education, and trade and investment. The discussions reinforced the growing ties between Joondalup and the Philippines, particularly in digital innovation and health services.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
30 January 2025, CANBERRA - Following his presentation of credentials on 04 December 2024, Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio Morales held a series of productive meetings with all ASEAN Heads of Mission in Canberra in December 2024 to January 2025. These engagements underscored the Philippines' commitment to fostering strong regional cooperation and advancing shared goals within the ASEAN community.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
30 January 2025, CANBERRA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio Morales paid courtesy calls on the Heads of Mission of Japan, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and India wherein he underscored the Philippines’ commitment to cultivating robust economic and political cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
24 January 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra proudly hosted the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC) and the Export Council of Australia (ECA) in a significant step toward fostering stronger economic ties and promoting bilateral trade and investment opportunities between the Philippines and Australia.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
10 January 2025, SYDNEY – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio A. Morales engaged business representatives from San Miguel Yamamura Australasia (SMYA) on 06 January 2025 in Sydney. The delegation was led by Managing Director Rene Cabrera, who was the previous President of the Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC). The meeting centered on exploring business developments, market opportunities, and potential avenues to further enhance trade and economic cooperation between the Philippines and Australia.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
27 December 2024, PERTH – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra successfully conducted the Perth Townhall Meeting on 20 December 2024 at the Filipino Australian Club of Perth Inc. Clubhouse. The townhall meeting, supported by Honorary Consul to Perth Melissa Aguasa and her team of volunteers, was attended by over 100 individuals representing the various Filipino-Australian Community Groups in Western Australia.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
27 December 2024, CANBERRA — The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra, led by Ambassador H.E. Antonio A. Morales, marked the 128th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal's martyrdom with a solemn ceremony at the grounds of the Chancery. Held in front of the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal, the event brought together members of the Knights of Rizal, Kababaihang Rizalista Inc. - Canberra Chapter, and members of the Filipino-Australian community.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
27 December 2024, PERTH – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra successfully conducted the last mobile consular mission for 2024 in Perth, Western Australia from 16 to 20 December 2024. The Embassy processed 196 passport applications and administered the oath of allegiance to 89 Filipinos who reacquired their Filipino citizenship through the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
15 December 2024, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra, led by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales, joined the Filipino community on the first night of Simbang Gabi on 15 December 2024 at St. Peter Chanel Church in Yarralumla, ACT. The mass, which marked the beginning of the traditional Filipino Christmas novena masses, was officiated by Filipino priests Father Renoir Oliver, Father Anthony Riosa and Father Sebastian Luistro. Filipino choir Stella Maris lent their voices to the mass.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
12 December 2024, CANBERRA – Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan of the Philippines’ National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the importance of robust development cooperation and competition in his visit to Canberra on 03-06 December 2024, reinforcing the country’s commitment to growth and economic resilience.
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Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
12 December 2024, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio A. Morales welcomed Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs of South Australia Hon Zoe Bettison MP to the Philippine Embassy in Canberra on 05 December 2024.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
12 December 2024, CANBERRA – Three cadets from the Philippine Military Academy, Cadet Roald Bautista (Air Force), Cadet Lord Gocotano (Army) and Cadet Maria Denise Silvestre (Navy), graduated on 12 December 2024 from the prestigious Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra after completing a three-year training and academic program.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio A. Morales, undertook a working visit to Melbourne last 07-09 December 2024. During his visit, he witnessed the wide breadth of Philippine interests in one of Australia’s largest cities, which is host to a vibrant Filipino Community, Filipino businesses and investments of varying sizes, and a physical mark of the long enduring relationship between the Philippines and Australia.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
04 December 2024, CANBERRA – His Excellency Antonio A. Morales, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Australia, formally presented his credentials to Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, on 04 December 2024, in a ceremonial event held at Government House, Canberra.
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PRESS RELEASE
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
01 December 2024, CANBERRA – The annual Pasko sa Canberra held on 01 December 2024 at the Philippine Embassy grounds ushered in the Christmas celebration in Canberra. The event, organized by the Filipino Community Council of ACT (FCCACT) in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Canberra, attracted more than 2,000 people to enjoy the delicious Filipino flavors and celebrate the rich festive traditions of the Philippines. Also present at the event were Consul General Charmaine Rowena C. Aviquivil and officials from the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney
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Advisory
Philippine Embassy, Canberra
1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*
