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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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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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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

20 November 2024, SYDNEY – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen De La Vega joined top influential Filipina professionals from around the world in a Filipina Global Leadership Summit organized by the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) on 27-31 October 2024 in Sydney. The Summit aimed to bring together Filipinas from different sectors to talk about their leadership journey and offer opportunities to mentor young Filipina leaders.

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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 PERTH, WA 16-19 December 2024

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
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15 November 2024, SYDNEY – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen De La Vega supported Filipino MSME in-store promotion at the opening of Frankie General Store’s new store location in the Northern Beaches in New South Wales on 26 October 2024. The launch was also attended by Consul General Charmaine Rowena C. Aviquivil, Special Trade Representative Alma Argayoso together with members of the Filipino diaspora, businesses and media.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

15 November 2024, SYDNEY – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen De La Vega graced the opening of the exhibition “Paradise Found: Contemporary Philippine Art and Design” hosted by Salcedo Private View, the private sale and gallery of Salcedo Auctions, in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center Sydney on 25 October 2024 at Darling Point. The event was attended by Consul General Charmaine Rowena C. Aviquivil, Special Trade Representative Alma Argayoso, Filipino community members, Australian businesses, art and culture patrons.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

15 November 2024, CANBERRA - Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. concluded a landmark visit to Canberra where he met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in the inaugural Philippines-Australia Defence Ministers' Meeting on 12 November 2024 at Parliament House.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

14 November 2024, MELBOURNE – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen De La Vega and Consul General Ma. Lourdes Salcedo joined the Philippine Higher Education Mission to Australia led by Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III on 21-25 October 2024 to strengthen existing and establish new partnerships with leading Australian universities on transnational education.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

11 November 2024, CANBERRA – In a heartfelt tribute to the brave service personnel who sacrificed their lives for peace, Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega and Colonel Eduardo P. Castillo, PA GSC, Head of the Office of the Defense and Armed Forces Attaché, participated in the two-day Remembrance Day 2024 National Ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 10–11 November 2024.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

06 November 2024, JOONDALUP – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen De La Vega visited Joondalup, Western Australia in October 2024 to explore potential collaborations aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capacity building. Ambassador met with Joondalup City CEO James Pearson and cybersecurity experts from the WA CyberWest Hub and the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre at the Edith Cowan University. The visit underscored the growing importance of cybersecurity resilience amid evolving digital threats, with Joondalup emerging as a key regional hub for technological innovation and cybersecurity expertise. Joondalup is Western Australia’s home of innovation.

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PHILIPPINES MOVES CLOSER TO FATF GREYLIST EXIT

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

Philippine Embassy Hosts ASEAN Family Day in Canberra

22 October 2024, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra led the ASEAN Family Day celebration on 19 October 2024 at Lennox Gardens, bringing together the personnel and families of ASEAN Missions in the Australian Capital Territory to connect with one another, foster camaraderie and strengthen the bonds as one ASEAN family. The occasion was made even more special by the presence of ASEAN Heads of Mission and officials from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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ADVISORY

Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

ONLINE VOTING AND COUNTING SYSTEM (OVCS) INFOMERCIAL

Advisory

Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

14 October 2024, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra welcomed university students Ms. Vivien Deng and Ms. Lourdes Bernadette from the Australian National University on 02 October 2024 as part of the Embassy’s hosting of the 2024 Girls Run The World (GRTW) program.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

02 October 2024, CANBERRA - Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Maritime and Ocean Affairs Office Assistant Secretary Marshall Louis Alferez underscored the shared maritime heritage as an important cornerstone of the Philippines-Australia Strategic Partnership at the 4th Philippines-Australia Maritime Dialogue held on 17-19 September 2024 in Canberra. Assistant Secretary Alferez co-chaired the Dialogue with DFAT Southeast Asia Strategy and Maritime Branch Assistant Secretary Glenn Elson.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

28 September 2024, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra Bowling Team secured its fourth consecutive championship at the 6th ASEAN Family Bowling Tournament held on 28 September 2024 at Zone Bowling Tuggeranong.

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EVENT

Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

Heritage Talks
Itneg Textiles, Design, and Meaning
02 October 2024, 5:00 PM (Canberra time)

CANBERRA – LIVE: Tune in as we launch #HeritageTalks with our fourth lecture, "Itneg Textiles, Design, and Meaning," by Dr. Norma Respicio on 02 October 2024 from 5:00 P.M. (Canberra time)

Don’t miss out—invite your friends to join us for this live event!

#HeritageTalks
#DFACulturalDiplomacy
#DFAForgingAhead

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

23 September 2024, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra successfully conducted the mobile consular mission in Brisbane, Queensland from 9 to 13 September 2024. The Embassy processed 284 passport applications, 16 civil registry/notarial documents, administered 160 who acquired their Filipino citizenship through Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 and registered 82 Filipinos as overseas voters.

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Overseas Voting infomercial by DFA, COMELEC, DMW and OWWA for the 2025 National Elections

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

10 September 2024, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega welcomed the visiting inter-agency delegation on enhancing national resilience led by National Security Council Deputy Director General Benjamin Madrigal Jr. on 05 September 2024. The delegation was composed of Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Patrick Chuasoto, National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya and officials from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency and the House of Representatives. - END

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

10 September 2024, SYDNEY – The Philippines, positioned as one of Asia's fastest-growing economies, highlighted its expanding opportunities across key sectors during the ASEAN Showcase held on the second day of the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum on 30 August 2024 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

10 September 2024, SYDNEY – Over 500 government and business leaders from ASEAN countries and Australia gathered for the 2024 Australia-ASEAN Business Forum held in Sydney on 29-30 August 2024 to capitalize on opportunities for trade and investment in green economy and energy transition, agriculture and food security, medical and health resilience, digital transformation and innovation, and start-ups and venture capital.

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Voter Information Campaign for Overseas Filipinos

Message of His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the observance of Maritime and Archipelagic Awareness Month (MANA Mo) 2024

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

09 September 2024, SYDNEY - The Philippine delegation, led by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy participated as panelists at The Sydney Dialogue on 02-03 September 2024 organized by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

09 September 2024, SYDNEY – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega underscored the viable and ideal environment of the Philippines for foreign investment in a CEO Roundtable hosted by Macquarie Group CEO Shemara Wikramanayake for the Australian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ANZCHAM) Philippines business delegation led by Benjamin Romualdez.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

09 September 2024, CANBERRA – Presidential Assistant on Maritime Concerns General Andres Castor Centino met Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega on 05 September 2024 to discuss advancing maritime cooperation opportunities between the Philippines and Australia in support of the first anniversary of the bilateral Strategic Partnership elevated in September 2023.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

09 September 2024, SYDNEY – Philippine Ambassador to Australia and Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Canberra H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega delivered the keynote address at the reception hosted by Investment NSW on 28 August 2024 at the NSW Parliament House to welcome participants to the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum.

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

09 September 2024, MELBOURNE – Leveraging Melbourne’s renowned standing as Australia’s culinary capital, six (6) Filipino franchise companies have sealed deals amounting to PHP750 million at the Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo held in Melbourne from 17-19 August 2024.

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MIGRANT WORKERS OFFICE (MWO) Advisory 01, Series of 2024

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Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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

04 September 2024, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Australia warmly welcomes Labor Attaché Melissa C. Mendizabal to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO). Under the leadership of Ambassador Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega, the Philippine Embassy remains committed to addressing the labor concerns of Filipino workers in Australia.

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