The Philippine Embassy and its consulates in Australia have been closely monitoring the situation of cruise ships in NSW and other states. The immediate focus of the Philippine government is the medical and mental well-being of Filipino crew who are on almost every vessel around the globe.
We appr...
3 April 2020 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra informs the public that Filipino crew members are onboard the following cruise ships in Australia: Ruby Princess in New South Wales, Golden Princess in Victoria, and Artania in Western Australia.
The Philippine Foreign Service Posts in Aust...
01 April 2020 – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra understands the difficulties Filipino students are facing in Australia as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Embassy has elevated these concerns to relevant authorities in the Philippines. Given the prolonged impact of this crisis, the Embassy e...
POLO Advisory 04, Series of 2020
30 March 2020 - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that it will extend one-time financial assistance in the form of US$200 or its equivalent in the local currency for Overseas Filipino Workers whose employment were affected by the COVID-19 pand...
23 March 2020 – If you are a Filipino who has an expiring Australian visa, the Department of Home Affairs of Australia has advised that you must apply for a new visa if you want to stay longer. Please follow this link for detailed information/procedure as provided by Australia’s Department of Home A...
