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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

27 October 2025, CANBERRA – Ambassador Antonio Morales represented the Philippines at the reception hosted by H.E. Inês Almeida and the Embassy of Timor-Leste to celebrate Timor-Leste’s admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on 27 October 2025.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

24 October 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Australia actively supported the visit of Philippine Senate and House of Representatives officials to Canberra from 18 to 25 October 2025, as part of the 2025 Senior Leaders Track Capacity Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP).

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

18 October 2025, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales attended the premiere of Fortūna, a solo dance-theatre performance created and performed by Filipino-Australian artist Sugar Kaye Sañejo Grefaldeo at the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
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13 October 2025, CANBERRA – Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong engaged the Southeast Asian Heads of Mission in Australia on 13 October 2025, at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra to discuss regional cooperation in advancing peace, stability, and prosperity.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

13 October 2025, Canberra – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra successfully conducted the last mobile consular mission for 2025 in Queensland, Australia from 06 to 10 October 2025. The Embassy provided a total of 235 consular services divided into the following consular services:

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

Canberra, 24 September 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales, marked the celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) by hosting a special lecture by renowned Filipino historian Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo on 24 September at the official residence. Titled 'Dr. Ambeth Ocampo on Maps and the Emergence of the Filipino Nation,' the lecture examined how maps have shaped Filipino identity and cultural heritage, highlighting the vital role of geography in the nation's history and consciousness.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

22 September 2025, CANBERRA – As part of the celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo), The Philippine Embassy in Canberra, led by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales, attended the public lecture of renowned historian Ambeth R. Ocampo at the Australian National University (ANU), hosted by the ANU Philippines Institute. The lecture, titled “Forging the Filipino Nation: Jose E. Marco Revisited,” revisited the story of Jose E. Marco, a prolific forger whose fabricated works influenced Philippine historiography.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

18 September 2025, DARWIN – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra successfully conducted the mobile consular mission in Darwin, Northern Territory from 16 to 18 September 2025. The Embassy processed 64 passport applications, 4 civil registry/notarial documents, and administered the oath of allegiance to 7 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*

04 September 2025, ADELAIDE / CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Australia reaffirmed its strong support for the 50th anniversary of the Australia- Philippines Business Council (APBC), a milestone celebrated through two major events in August and September 2025. The celebrations highlighted the long-standing partnership between the Philippines and Australia and the growing potential for trade, investment, and socio-cultural collaboration.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

04 September 2025, CANBERRA – Undersecretary Bernardo Florece Jr., Executive Director of the Anti-Terrorism Council - Program Management Center (ATC-PMC), led the Philippine delegation in reaffirming the country’s strong and enduring partnership with Australia in counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

03 September 2025, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio A. Morales met with Jason Wood MP, Federal Member for La Trobe, Victoria, and Shadow Minister for International Development and Pacific Island Affairs, on 03 September 2025.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 September 2025, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales attended the launch of the Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Program 2025 at the Australian Academy of Science in Canberra, welcoming the participation of Filipino early-career researchers in this regional initiative.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

01 September 2025, CANBERRA – Celebrating the Philippines’ maritime and archipelagic identity, the Philippine Embassy in Canberra joined Filipinos worldwide in marking Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) this September 2025.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

27 August 2025, ADELAIDE - The Philippines underscored commitment to driving people-centered, sustainable, and inclusive growth at the ASEAN-Australia Business Forum (AABF) held on 26–27 August 2025. The event brought together more than 400 participants from ASEAN, Australia, and the Indo-Pacific, including senior government officials, industry leaders, and the ASEAN Secretary-General, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn. Discussions across multiple sessions explored opportunities for incorporating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and collaboration in renewable energy, agriculture, education and skills, MSME development, and digital transformation.

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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 DARWIN, 16-17 September 2025

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

24 August 2025, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joined the Filipino Language School of Canberra (FLSC) in celebrating Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa through the Fiesta ng Bayan held on 24 August 2025 at the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

13 August 2025, DARWIN - Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio Morales met with former Darwin Lord Mayor Hon. Kon Vatskalis to advocate support for the Filipino community in Darwin and to celebrate their historic and continuing contributions to Darwin’s multicultural society.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

13 August 2025, DARWIN – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra, led by Ambassador H.E. Antonio A. Morales, held a townhall meeting with members of the Filipino community in the Northern Territory on 13 August 2025. The event was attended by Hon Luke Gosling MP, Federal Member for Solomon and Chair of the Philippines-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group, and brought together over 60 Filipino-Australian entrepreneurs and professionals representing various industries across Darwin and nearby areas.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

11 August 2025, CANBERRA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio A. Morales welcomed Supreme Court Associate Justices Hon. Rodil V. Zalameda, Hon. Jose Midas P. Marquez, Hon. Raul B. Villanueva, and members of the Philippine judiciary during their legal counter-terrorism technical assistance study visit to Australia from 02-09 August 2025.

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PHOTO RELEASE

Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

29 July 2025, CANBERRA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio A. Morales welcomed new Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ms. Myat Thuzar Than at the Philippine Embassy on 29 July 2025.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

23 July 2025, Canberra – The Philippines in Canberra joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Missions in Australia in the commemoration of the 58th anniversary of ASEAN on 23 July 2025. The ASEAN Day Reception was attended by over 250 guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, senior representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as representatives from Australia’s government, private and academic sectors.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

23 July 2025, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio A. Morales met with the Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister for Immigration, Foreign Affairs and Trade on 23 July 2025 at Parliament House, to discuss the Philippines–Australia Strategic Partnership and preparations for a milestone year in 2026, which will mark the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

22 July 2025, CANBERRA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio Morales joined fellow members of the Diplomatic Corps at the official opening of the 48th Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia on 22 July 2025. The occasion marked the first parliamentary sitting since the Labor Party led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a historic majority in the May 2025 federal election.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

22 July 2025, CANBERRA - Officials from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) provided a briefing to Ambassador Antonio A. Morales on their meeting with Australian counterparts in support of the Strategic Partnership of 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*

18 July 2025, CANBERRA – Ambassador Antonio Morales hosted a special recognition ceremony for Buglas Team Pilipinas (NIR XI Girls), celebrating their outstanding performance at the 2025 Kanga Cup held in Canberra on 14 to 18 July 2025.

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NEWS

Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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www.philembassy.org.au    *Tel. No. 02-6273-2535*

Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro held a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on the Sidelines of the AMM in Kuala Lumpur

On 10 July 2025, H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, and H.E. Penny Wong, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia held a bilateral meeting during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

15 July 2025, SYDNEY – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Antonio Morales engaged members of the academia and student leaders at a forum organized by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) United Nations Society (UNSOC) on 15 July 2025 on key issues shaping the region and the world.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 July 2025, Perth - Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales called on His Excellency the Honourable Christopher John Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia (WA), at Government House in Perth on 02 July 2025. They reaffirmed the strong and enduring ties between the Philippines and WA, underpinned by a vibrant Filipino community of nearly 40,000 people.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 July 2025, Perth - Deputy Lord Mayor of Perth Bruce Reynolds praised the dedication and work ethic of the Filipino community during a courtesy call by Philippine Ambassador Antonio Morales at Council House on 02 July 2025.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 July 2025, Perth - Ambassador Antonio Morales reaffirmed the strong bilateral collaboration in judicial cooperation in a meeting with Chief Justice Hon. Peter Quinlan of Western Australia on 02 July 2025 at the David Malcolm Justice Centre.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 July 2025, Perth - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio A. Morales met with senior officials from Curtin University on 02 July 2025 to discuss opportunities for strengthening academic collaboration, student mobility, and joint research initiatives with the Philippines.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 July 2025, Perth - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio A. Morales met with Murdoch University Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education Don Klinger, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement Simon McKirdy and Director for Strategic Partnerships Susan Marie on 02 July 2025. The officials discussed Murdoch University’s expanding engagement with the Philippines, particularly in biosecurity, green mining, and education collaboration.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 July 2025, Perth - The Energy Policy WA (EPWA), led by Ms. Sarah Woenne, Director for Electricity Networks and Customer Participation, presented an in-depth briefing on 02 July 2025 for Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio Morales, on Western Australia’s unique energy landscape as part of the Ambassador’s official visit to WA. EPWA highlighted opportunities for energy cooperation with the Philippines, particularly in decentralized systems, renewable integration, and off-grid innovation.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 July 2025, Perth - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio Morales, met with Mr. Daniel Worrall (Government Relations) and Mr. Jeffrey Pearson (Regional Portfolio Manager), senior representatives of Fortescue, a global natural resources and green energy company, to explore potential investment opportunities in the Philippine mining and renewable energy sectors. Fortescue conveyed interest in green mining and renewable energy development in the Philippines.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

01 July 2025, Perth - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio A. Morales paid a courtesy call on Hon. Jackie Jarvis, Minister representing Western Australian Premier Roger Cook, at the WA Parliament House on 01 July 2025. The meeting focused on deepening trade and investment, and education cooperation.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

01 July 2025, Perth - The Western Australian Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), led by Executive Director for International Engagement Ms. Robyn Robb, provided a briefing for Ambassador Antonio Morales on trade and investment opportunities as part of the Ambassador’s official visit to WA. DEED underscored the state's strategic pivot toward a low-carbon, innovation-driven economy.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

01 July 2025, Henderson, WA - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio A. Morales visited the Australian Marine Complex (AMC), Western Australia's premier industrial precinct supporting the marine, defence, energy, and resources sectors. Located 23 kilometers south of Perth, the AMC is one of only two designated naval shipbuilding hubs in Australia.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

01 July 2025, Henderson, WA - Ambassador Antonio Morales visited the facilities of Austal, one of the world’s leading shipbuilders, located within the Australian Marine Complex in Western Australia on 01 July 2025. He met Mr. James Stokes, President for Australasia, and Mr. Oliver Morton, Executive Vice President for Sales and Operations.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

01 July 2025, Perth - Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Antonio Morales, visited the University of Western Australia (UWA) on 01 July 2025 to discuss expanding academic and research partnerships and opportunities for Filipino students.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

01 July 2025, Perth - Philippine Ambassador Antonio Morales held in-depth discussions with Professor Gordon Flake, CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre, and Dr. Kate O’Shaughnessy, Research Director, during a visit to the University of Western Australia on 01 July 2025, to exchange views on enhancing bilateral and regional cooperation.

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