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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

01 November 2026, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joined the annual Canberra Times Run Canberra and supported members of the Filipino-Australian running community. Ambassador Antonio Morales led the Embassy's five-member running team, composed of Mr. Jeffrey De Mesa, Ms. Julienne Cavida, Ms. Rochelle Catungal and Mr. Rick Catungal.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

31 October 2026, CANBERRA — Filipino folklore, mythology, and animation took center stage in Canberra on Halloween as the Philippine Embassy in Canberra, in partnership with the Australian National University (ANU) Film Group, hosted a special screening of Forgotten Island at the Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre. The event brought together more than 150 guests from the diplomatic corps and 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*

25 October 2026, DARWIN – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra conducted a two-day mobile consular mission in Darwin, Northern Territory, on 24–25 October 2026 as part of its continuing efforts to extend consular services to Filipino communities across Australia.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

24 October 2026, CANBERRA - The Philippine Embassy in Australia expressed its support for community-led initiatives promoting women's health and empowerment through its participation in the launch of the Canberra Circle of Women's (CCW) menstrual health initiative, the Luna Kit, held at the Fitters' Workshop in Kingston. The Embassy was represented by Third Secretaries Angela Laurente and Erika Laudencia, and Attaché Ceres Martinez. Mr. David Smith MP, Federal Member for Bean, served as Guest of Honour.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

23 October 2026, CANBERRA - Ambassador Antonio Morales welcomed Commander RJ Ganade and fellow Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officers Joshua Quinicot, Mikee Planteras and Aljade de Laza to the Philippine Embassy for a courtesy call, accompanied by Australian Border Force (ABF) officers Ms. Courtney Ellis and Ms. Fiona Douglas.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

19 October 2026, QUEZON CITY – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales joined senior Philippine and Australian officials in a briefing by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), on the Philippines' disaster preparedness and emergency response mechanisms.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

18 October 2026, Sydney – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra, represented by Minister and Consul General Sheila Marie Tario, joined members of the Filipino-Australian community at the inaugural Pink Filipiniana Gala Dinner held on 17 October 2026 at West HQ in Rooty Hill, New South Wales.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

15 October 2026, CANBERRA — The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joined the opening of Filipino-Australian artist Kris Ancog’s solo exhibition, Yearning to Breathe Free, at Aarwun Gallery in Nicholls in celebration of Museums and Galleries Month.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

14 October 2026, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy welcomed representatives of Australian-Filipino Community Services (AFCS), a Victoria-based non-profit organization, for a discussion on programs and initiatives supporting the Filipino community in Australia.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

1 October 2026, MELBOURNE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales joined Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Commissioner Aimee P. Ferolino and Consul General Jesus “Gary” R. S. Domingo in overseas voter registration and education activities at the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne in preparation for the 2028 Philippine National Elections.

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