Charge d’Affaires, a.i. Minister Nina P. Cainglet and First Secretary and Consul Jim Tito B. San Agustin led the staff of the Philippine Embassy in commemorating the 118th death anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on 29 December 2014 at the Embassy Chancery.
The Filipino Community in Canberra successfully held the 11th Pasko sa Canberra, the annual Philippine Christmas Festival in Canberra on Sunday, 07 December 2014.
The Philippines garnered top spot in the 2014 edition of the Global Slavery Index, ranking it among countries “making comparatively strong efforts with limited resources” in the campaign against human trafficking.
Philippine Ambassador to Australia Belen F. Anota administered the oath of office to Mr. Mark Mcbriarty who officially assumed his role as Philippine Honorary Consul General in Adelaide, South Australia on 20 November 2014