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Republic of the Philippines
EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA

1 MOONAH PLACE, YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600, AUSTRALIA

PH and AU Governments work on return of Igorot Axe

Ms. Carmen A. Garcia Appointed as Philippine Honorary Consul to South Australia

Philippine Ambassador visits PH retailer Frankie General Store in Paddington

Australia Philippines Business Council launched photo exhibit Open for Business
- 75 Years

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THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Wednesday, 30 November 2022Bonifacio Day Thursday, 08 December 2022Feast of the
Immaculate Conception of Mary Monday, 26 December 2022Boxing Day Tuesday, 27
December 2022Christmas Holiday Friday, 30 December 2022Rizal Day

For emergencies requiring assistance from the Embassy, please get in touch with
the Embassy’s duty officer at Tel. 0408-735383.

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Consul General Aian Caringal highlights contributions of growing Filipino
community in Western Australia with Speaker Michelle Roberts

22 November 2022 – Consul General Aian Caringal of the Philippine Embassy in
Canberra met the Hon. Michelle Hopkins Roberts, Speaker of the Western Australia
(WA) Legislative Assembly on 10 November 2022 during a lunch hosted by the
Speaker for the Philippine Embassy’s mobile consular mission team and Filipino
community leaders and volunteers.

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ASEAN Family Day promotes ASEAN community in Canberra

21 November 2022, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra joined the ASEAN
Family Day on 19 November 2022 at Lennox Gardens in Canberra. The event brought
together personnel and families of ASEAN Missions in Canberra and promoted ASEAN
community in the Australian capital city.

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Mobile consular mission in Perth serves over 1,000 Filipinos

21 November 2022, CANBERRA – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra deployed a
mobile consular mission to Perth, Western Australia on 7 to 14 November 2022
that processed 1,073 passport applications and 87 dual citizenship petitions at
the Filipino Australian Club of Perth Inc (FACPI) clubhouse.

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Ambassador De La Vega meets with DFAT, ABC and PH media officials to discuss
capacity building on emergency broadcasting

17 November 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De
La Vega met with officials from Philippine government media agencies visiting
Australia as part of their study tour under the Emergency Broadcasting
Development Project administered by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
(ABC).

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Philippine Embassy Congratulates Marylin Serrano, Vanuatu Presidential Medal
Awardee

09 November 2022 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra congratulates Ms. Marylin
Serrano who was awarded the prestigious Presidential Medal by His Excellency
Nikenike Vurobaravu, President of the Republic of Vanuatu, at the ceremony held
at the Grand Hotel in Port Vila on 02 November 2022.

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Filipino Community in Vanuatu Participates in International Food Festival

04 November 2022 - The Filipino community in Port Vila, Vanuatu participated in
the Annual International Food Festival organized by the International Women’s
Group (IWG) held at the Espace Alliance Française in Port Vila on 29 October
2022.

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PH Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Queensland University of
Technology (QUT) sign pact for STEM teachers' scholarships in Australia

03 NOVEMBER 2022, PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES – The International Cooperation
Agreement (ICA) between the Department of Science and Technology-Science
Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) was
signed on 21 October 2022, at the Philippine International Convention Center in
Pasay City.

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Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega and Assistant Minister for Trade and
Manufacturing Tim Ayres commit to enhancing bilateral economic cooperation

25 October 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De
La Vega met the Assistant Minister for Trade and Manufacturing, Senator the Hon.
Tim Ayres on 25 October 2022 in Parliament House. The Ambassador and Assistant
Minister exchanged views on strengthening bilateral cooperation and trade
relations. -END-

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PH Embassy and International Organization for Migration (IOM) Australia explore
opportunities for cooperation

24 October 2022, CANBERRA – Consul General Aian Caringal met the new
officer-in-charge of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Country
Office for Australia Mr. Ash Carl at the Embassy of the Philippines on 20
October to exchange views on recent issues and developments affecting migrants.

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Announcement on One Health Pass and eArrival Card from Philippines' Bureau of
Quarantine

Please visit www.onehealthpass.com.ph or click [here] for complete details.

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PH Embassy re-launches online Cultural Gallery as “Mabuhay Straya”

19 October 2022, CANBERRA – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra is
relaunching the online Cultural Gallery in its website as “Mabuhay Straya”, a
virtual resource on the historic and dynamic people to people linkages of the
Philippines and Australia and on the latest developments in the arts, travel,
cuisine and products that link the two countries.

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PH Ambassador meets Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural
Affairs Andrew Giles MP in Parliament House

18 October 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De
La Vega met the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs,
the Hon. Andrew Giles MP, on 17 October 2022 in Parliament House. The Ambassador
congratulated the Minister on his election and updated him on the progress and
developments in the Philippines-Australia relations. They discussed the
strengthening of people-to-people links and updates on Australia’s visa system.
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PASC OFFICERS DISCUSS CULTURAL COOPERATION WITH THE AMBASSADOR

14 October 2022 – Philippine-Australia Sports and Culture (PASC) Inc. officers
visited the Embassy on 13 October 2022, to discuss possible areas of cooperation
in 2023. PASC Inc. organizes Fiesta Kultura, Australia’s largest Filipino food
and cultural festival. PASC Officers present during visit were Mr. Michael Troy
Moraleda (Marketing Officer), Ms. Honeylet Agorto (Artistic Officer), and Mr.
Lance Velasco (Philippine Liaison Officer). --End—

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PH Embassy recognises Ambassador Steven Robinson as an outstanding diplomat and
champion of PH-AU relations

12 October 2022 - Philippine Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega hosted lunch in
honor of former Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven Robinson and his
wife Mrs. Rhonda Robinson on 12 October 2022 and expressed her utmost
appreciation for his outstanding contributions in advancing
Philippines-Australia relations. Ambassador Robinson served as the Australian
Ambassador to the Philippines from 2019-2022 and led enhanced bilateral
cooperation in development, security and defense, and trade and investment.

Under his stint, the Philippines and Australia also celebrated 75 years of
diplomatic relations in 2021 with the theme, “Mateship and Bayanihan,” which are
shared values of friendship, communal unity and solidarity.

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PH Embassy explores collaboration with Homeward Assisted Returns Program

11 October 2022, CANBERRA – Consul General Aian Caringal of the Embassy of the
Philippines in Canberra met with representatives of Homeward Assisted Returns
Program Australia, Ms. Anna Darroch and Ms. Evelyn Haddad, to explore possible
areas of cooperation on extending assistance to Filipinos in distress in
Australia.

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PH Embassy in Canberra congratulates H.E. Hae Kyong Yu, Australian Ambassador to
Philippines on her Presentation of Credentials

On 11 October 2022, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Hae
Kyong Yu, presented her credentials to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in
Malacañang Palace.

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PH Embassy and National Museum of Australia discussed implementation of Cultural
Agreement Executive Program

10 October 2022, CANBERRA – In celebration of the Museums and Galleries Month in
the Philippines, Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega met Dr. Mathew
Trinca, Director of the National Museum of Australia on 07 October 2022 to
discuss possible areas of cooperation to implement the Executive Program 2022-
2026 of the 1977 Philippines-Australia Cultural Agreement. The Executive
Program, signed in February 2022, was proposed by the Philippines as part of the
commemoration of the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations in 2021. Director
Trinca proposed joint cooperation to enhance capability development of museum
practice in the region.

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FILIPINO STUDENTS VISIT THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL IN CELEBRATION OF MUSEUMS
AND GALLERIES MONTH

10 October 2022 – Filipino students from various levels, joined the Embassy’s
commemoration of Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) on 05 October 2022 in a
45-minute guided tour of the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra. The AWM
showcases Australia’s different collections depicting its history and
contribution in defending peace during World War I and II including the
liberation of the Philippines.

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Copy of Circular 036-2015 Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT)
Revised Guidelines on Departure Formalities for International Bound Passengers

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For further inquiries, please contact the Bureau of Immigration:

Website: https://immigration.gov.ph/
Direct Line: (+632) 8524-3769
Trunkline: (+632) 8465-2400
Email: xinfo@immigration.gov.ph, immigPH@gmail.com, binoc_immigration@hotmail.ph

FAME+ Market Days

Join FAME for a week-long networking and business-to-business (B2B) meetings in
one digital venue with the country's top home, lifestyle, and fashion
manufacturers and brands.

FAME+ Market Days B2B
Mon-Fri, October 17-21, 2022, 8AM-8PM (GMT+8)
https://fameplus.com/

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Ambassador De La Vega Visited Narromine Shire, NSW to Explore Economic and
Employment Opportunities

04 October 2022, CANBERRA – Upon the invitation of Narromine Shire Council,
Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega visited Narromine
Shire on 27 to 28 September to learn more about the Inland Rail project, a key
infrastructure initiative of the Australian Government to connect regional
communities to domestic and international markets.

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PH Ambassador meets Filipino Tech Community Canberra

30 September 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B.
De La Vega met virtually with the newly established Filipino Tech Community
Canberra (FTCC) on 23 September. As part of its efforts to strengthen bilateral
cooperation on science, technology and innovation, the Embassy of the
Philippines in Canberra has been engaging the Filipino STEM community in
Australia. In April this year, the Embassy organized an online forum on the
Balik Scientist Program of the Department of Science and Technology and in
September, the Embassy promoted Filipino maritime advocates.

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ADVISORY ON MOBILE CONSULAR MISSION TO PERTH 7-14 November 2022

28 September 2022 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra will conduct a Mobile
Consular Mission to Perth, Western Australia on 7-14 November 2022 at the FACPI
Clubhouse located at 1 Catherine Street, Bedford, WA. The mission will serve
passport applicants and administer the oath of allegiance to petitioners for
dual citizenship who have received approval letters from the Embassy.

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PH Ambassador meets Minister for Resources Madeleine King MP in Parliament House

26 September 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B.
De La Vega met the Minister for Resources, the Hon. Madeleine King MP, on 26
September 2022 in Parliament House. Ms. King is also the Minister for Northern
Australia. The Ambassador congratulated the Minister on her election and updated
her on the progress and developments in the Philippines-Australia relations.
They discussed the strengthening of economic cooperation, including exploring
possible engagement on best practices in responsible mining and ensuring
environmental protection. Minister King noted the large Filipino community in
Western Australia and their significant contribution to the growth of the State.

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EMBASSY PRESENTS PH ARCHIPELAGIC AND MARITIME POLICY TO AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY (ANU) STUDENTS

23 September 2022 – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega
gave a briefing on 22 September 2022 to Australian National University
International Relations students on the Philippinea as an archipelagic and
maritime state, held at the Embassy of the Philippines. The lecture coincides
with the Philippine celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness
Month (MANA Mo) in the month of September.

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Philippines highlights role of business in building disaster resilience; cites
success of public private partnership

22 September 2022, BRISBANE – Philippine Secretary of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) the Honorable Maria Antonia Yulo
Loyzaga reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to prioritizing risk reduction
and climate action amidst economic and strategic challenges at the Asia-Pacific
Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR).

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Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega attends the 2022 International Day of Peace
Ceremony

21 September 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B.
De La Vega attended the 2022 International Day of Peace Ceremony organized by
the Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin on 21 September 2022 at the Nara
Peace Park. The event took stock of initiatives by the local community towards
sustaining peace as well as national and global efforts towards sustaining
lasting peace around the world. Director Damian Cardona Onses of the UN
Information Centre in Canberra also delivered a message from the UN Secretary
General Antonio Guterres.

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DFA Foreign Service Institute explores collaboration with the Australian
Diplomatic Academy

21 September 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B.
De La Vega and Director-General Jose Maria A. Cariño of the Department’s Foreign
Service Institute (FSI) met the Executive Director of the AU Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) Diplomatic Academy (DAC), Allison Duncan, on
19 September 2022.

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H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega supports the Alumni Grand Link-Up of Philippine
Universities

20 September 2022 – H.E. Ma Hellen De La Vega participated in the pioneering
Alumni Grand Link-Up organized by the Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia
(AAAA). Alumni from various tertiary institutions in the Philippines like the
University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines, Saint Louis
University, Adamson University also attended the event.

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The Philippines and Australia to strengthen cooperation on disaster resilience

20 September 2022, BRISBANE – Philippine Secretary of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) the Honorable Maria Antonia Yulo
Loyzaga met Senator the Honorable Murray Watt, Australian Minister for Emergency
Management and Head of the Australian Delegation to the Asia-Pacific Ministerial
Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) on 19 September 2022. Senator
Watt also serves as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry of
Australia.

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Filipino Community in NSW celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia

20 September 2022 – The Filipino Community in Penrith, New South Wales
celebrated in person the Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia after two years. The
celebration started with novena and mass at St. Nicholas of Myra Church and was
followed by a fluvial procession and fellowship at the Nepean River.

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The Philippines and the United Nations reaffirm cooperation on disaster risk
reduction at regional conference in Australia

19 September 2022, BRISBANE – Philippine Secretary of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Honorable Maria Antonia Yulo
Loyzaga, met the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General
for Disaster Risk Reduction and head of the United Nations Office for Disaster
Risk Reduction (UNDDR), Her Excellency Mami Mizutori, on 18 September in
Brisbane in the margins of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster
Risk Reduction (APMCDRR).

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Philippine craft spirits break into Aussie shores

Sydney, 16 September 2022 - Philippine-made craft spirits have been making their
way into Aussie shores since 2020 and more are expected to be available across
Australia in the coming months, the Philippine Department of Trade and
Industry’s overseas office in Sydney announced.

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National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity (AD/HD) Awareness Week

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Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega meets Hon. Tim Watts, Assistant Minister for
Foreign Affairs

14 September 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B.
De La Vega met the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Tim Watts
MP, on 14 September 2022 in Parliament House. Mr. Watts is the Federal Member
for Gellibrand, Victoria. The Ambassador conveyed the Philippines’ condolences
on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She congratulated the
Assistant Minister on his election and updated him on the progress and
developments in the Philippines-Australia relations. They exchanged views to
deepen trade and investment and economic cooperation, and discussed key areas of
political and security cooperation to advance the bilateral partnership.

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Mobile consular mission in Brisbane served over 700 Filipinos

CANBERRA, Australia (13 September 2022) – The Embassy of the Philippines in
Canberra completed a five-day mobile consular mission in Brisbane, Queensland on
5 to 9 September 2022.

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Philippine Embassy launches “The Shadowed Garden” by Palanca Awardee Luwalhati
Alvero Kendrick

09 September 2022 – H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega hosted the book launch of “The
Shadowed Garden,” a collection of poetry by Ms. Luwalhati Alvero Kendrick on 08
September 2022. Ms. Kendrick won the prestigious Don Carlos Palanca Award for
poetry in 1975 before migrating to Australia.

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Ambassador De La Vega celebrates 25th Barrio Fiesta Festival in Darwin, Northern
Territory

01 September 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B.
De La Vega celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Barrio Fiesta Festival on 27
August 2022 at the prestigious Darwin Waterfront, a popular and central area for
cultural events in Darwin, Northern Territory. Dubbed as “Hala Bira”, the
fun-filled Barrio Fiesta showcased a Philippine village, Filipino food stalls, a
street parade and a cultural show featuring Filipino artists based in Darwin and
in Adelaide, South Australia. In the evening, a concert featuring Filipino
multi-awarded singer KZ Tandingan was held.

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“Discover Your Love Affair with Filipino Flavors”

31 August 2022 – DISCOVER YOUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH FILIPINO FLAVORS. International
Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines, is back to offer an interactive and
multi-sensory food experience on 22-24 September 2022 at the World Trade Center
Metro Manila.

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Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell
commit to strengthening bilateral economic relations

31 August 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De
La Vega met the Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State,
Senator the Hon. Don Farrell on 30 August 2022 in Parliament House. Minister
Farrell congratulated the Ambassador for the successful conduct of the Pacific
Business Mission held on 15-19 August 2022 in the Philippines. They discussed
the shared objective to strengthen trade and investment and looked forward to
advancing the historic and dynamic relations of the Philippines and Australia.

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Philippine Embassy joins ASEAN Day Celebration in Canberra

30 August 2022, CANBERRA – The ASEAN Committee in Canberra (ACC) hosted a
reception on 24 August at Hyatt Hotel Canberra to celebrate ASEAN Day. The
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) observed its 55th anniversary on
08 August 2022.

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Ambassador De La Vega meets DFAT Deputy Secretary Chan

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Australian business delegates explore opportunities in Manila, Clark and Subic

25 August 2022, CANBERRA – Over 40 business delegates from across Australia
representing the sectors of renewable energy, manufacturing, mining, tourism,
property development, agribusiness, banking and finance, education to IT-BPM
visited Manila, Clark and Subic and engaged in meetings with special economic
zones and Philippine business on 15 to 19 August 2022. The governments of South
Australia and Victoria were also represented with the participation of the Hon
Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs of South
Australia, and Ms. Rebeca Hall, Victorian Commissioner to Southeast Asia.

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Visit of the Family of the Late Filseafarer Nicomedes T. Sasana to Vanuatu

17 August 2022. Consul General Florentino Serrano received the family of the
late OFW Nicomedes T. Sasana at the Philippine Honorary Consulate General’s
office in Port Vila on 15 August 2022. Mrs. Ruth Jeane Sasana, together with
daughters Nicole Laarni and Karen Nicole, paid a courtesy visit to Consul
General and Mrs. Serrano to personally thank them for their assistance to the
family and to the orderly burial of the late Sasana in 2021.

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ADVISORY ON MOBILE CONSULAR MISSION TO BRISBANE

11 AUGUST 2022 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra will conduct a Mobile
Consular Mission to Brisbane, Queensland on 5 to 9 September 2022 at Eatons Hill
Hotel, 646 S Pine Road Eatons Hill QLD 4037. The mission will serve passport
applicants and administer the oath of allegiance to petitioners for dual
citizenship.

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Atty. Sheryll L. Gabutero Appointed as Philippine Honorary Consul to Queensland

08 August 2022 – H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, Philippine Ambassador to
Australia, administered the oath of office to Atty. Sheryll L. Gabutero as
Philippine Honorary Consul to Queensland on 08 August 2022.

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PH Consulate, La Trobe Uni ink pact to support Philippine Studies Program

DEED OF GIFT. Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Maria Hellen De La Vega,
center; Dr. Raul Sanchez Urribarri, left, senior lecturer at La Trobe
University; and Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo, right, present the newly
signed Deed of Gift signed between the La Trobe and the Philippine Consulate
General in Melbourne, which formalizes the turnover of the donation from the
Philippine Government of P5 million in support of the Philippine Studies Program
at the University. The signing ceremony took place last July 30 at the
Consulate’s offices in Melbourne (photo courtesy of Mr. Angelito Valdez).

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Filipinos in Victoria "Meet and Greet the Ambassador"

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Ambassador De La Vega meets Mr. Steve Georganas MP

Mr. Steve Georganas MP and Ambassador Hellen De La Vega

05 August 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De
La Vega met Mr. Steve Georganas MP, Member for Adelaide, at Parliament House in
Canberra on 04 August 2022. The Ambassador thanked Mr. Georganas for his support
for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Philippines-Australia relations
in 2021. Mr. Georganas was a member of the Australia/Philippines Parliamentary
Group in the 46th Parliament. He also spoke on the floor in support of the
motion to recognize that 2021 marks 75 years since the establishment of
diplomatic relations between the two countries introduced by the Honorable Ed
Husic MP in November 2021, now Minister for Industry and Science.

Mr. Georganas talked about the hardworking and vibrant Filipino community in his
electorate. He said it is important for the Philippines and Australia to
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Ambassador De La Vega meets Mr. Luke Gosling MP

05 August 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De
La Vega met Mr. Luke Gosling MP, Member for Solomon, at Parliament House in
Canberra on 04 August 2022. Mr. Gosling served as the Vice Chair of the
Australia/Philippines Parliamentary Group in the 46th Parliament.

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"Mga Kuwentong Pagkain: Filipino Food Stories from Around the World."

26 July 2022 – MGA KUWENTONG PAGKAIN (MKP): FILIPINO FOOD STORIES FROM AROUND
THE WORLD is a project of the Mama Sita Foundation (MSF) as a way to preserve
and promote the Philippine culinary heritage, echoing the lifelong advocacy of
Teresita “Mama Sita'' Reyes. In celebration of the continued success of previous
Mga Kuwentong Pagkain contests, MSF is now accepting entries from anyone who has
a Filipino food story to tell.

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Statement of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo on the 6th Anniversary
of the Award on the South China Sea Arbitration

12 July 2022 - Today we commemorate the 6th anniversary of the Award on the
South China Sea Arbitration. More than a historic milestone whose value lies in
its commemorative significance, we recall 12 July 2016 as the day that affirmed
to the community of nations that the rule of law prevails, and that stability,
peace and progress can only be attained when founded on a rules-based legal
order on the oceans, as it should be everywhere else.

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Ambassador De La Vega visits the Berrimah Export Yards in Darwin

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Ambassador De La Vega visits the Port of Darwin

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Ambassador De La Vega visits the Memorial Wall of the Allied Fallen and Defence
of Darwin Museum

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Philippine Ambassador renews Philippines and Northern Territory ties with the
Lord Mayor of Darwin

06 July 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia paid a courtesy call
on The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Darwin, the Honourable Kon Vatskalis
at the Mayoral Chambers on 29 June 2022.

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Amb. De La Vega briefed on employment opportunities in the Northern Territory

06 July 2022, CANBERRA – Migration NT Director Pompea Sweet and Executive
Director Tracy Clark of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade gave a
briefing to Philippine Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega on 28 June 2022. They
informed her of the Northern Territory’s current need to fill workforce
shortages in healthcare, construction, automotive industry, tourism/hospitality,
and education sectors. Migration NT is instrumental in global work attraction
campaigns and awareness providing migration options for workers and business
investors.

Ambassador De La Vega informed Director Sweet that the Philippines has a matured
overseas deployment program and could assist the Northern Territory in its
workforce needs. She introduced Labor Attache Felicitas Bay to progress
discussions with NT on this matter. --END

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Ambassador De La Vega promotes education cooperation on meeting with Charles
Darwin University

06 July 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen De La
Vega met Charles Darwin University Vice Chancellor and President Professor Scott
Bowman on 28 June 2022 at the Charles Darwin University (CDU). He was
accompanied by Vice President for Global and External Relations Jenny Roberts
and CDU Global Director Joanne Crystal.

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Ambassador De La Vega meets with Northern Territory Chief Minister

06 July 2022, CANBERRA – Northern Territory Chief Minister The Honourable
Natasha Fyles MLA met Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega at her office at
Parliament House Darwin on 28 June 2022. The Chief Minister expressed her
appreciation for the strong relationship between the Philippines and Australia
and hope that it will continue for years to come. She discussed the current
workforce needs and possible employment placements for Filipinos in the Northern
Territory in the field of health services and agribusiness, among others.

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Ambassador De La Vega visits Paspaley Pearls in Darwin

06 July 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega was
provided a tour of the Paspaley Showroom and Workshop at the Charles Darwin
Centre on 28 June 2022. Paspaley is one of the world’s leading producers of
cultured pearls. Known for their high quality and luxury pearls, Paspaley
employs Filipino workers including pearl graders.

The pearl industry in the Northern Territory played an important role in
initiating people-to-people linkages between the Philippines and Australia with
the arrival of the first Filipinos in the 1860s as pearl divers. Known as the
Manilamen, they made lasting social and economic contributions in Darwin, Broome
and Torres Strait where they first settled.--END

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Ambassador De La Vega visits the National Critical Care and Trauma Response
Centre in Darwin

06 July 2022, CANBERRA – Professor Leonard (Len) Notaras AO, Executive Director
of the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC) welcomed
Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega and her delegation
on 28 June 2022 to the NCCTRC Headquarters where they were taken on a tour of
the facility and briefed on the organization’s evolution.

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Philippine Ambassador's meet and greet with the Filipino Community in Darwin

06 July 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La
Vega met the Filipino community in Darwin, Northern Territory on 27 June 2022 at
the Filipino Community Centre.

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Ambassador De La Vega engages visiting AFP Officers on PH-AU partnership

06 July 2022 – The members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and
General Staff Course (AFPCGSC) Class 70 paid a courtesy visit on H.E. Ma. Hellen
De La Vega on 05 July 2022 in Canberra, Australia.

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Philippines declared a priority for engagement by the Northern Territory
Government

Ambassador De La Vega (fourth from left) received a comprehensive briefing from
officials of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade of the Northern
Territory Government on 27 June 2022.

01 July 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La
Vega met with officials from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade of
the Northern Territory Government at the Charles Darwin Centre on 27 June 2022.
Strategy and Policy General Manager Mr. Luis Da Rocha gave a briefing on the
economy and investment opportunities in the Territory. Strategic Engagement
Executive Director Ms. Wendy Pritchard gave an overview of the Northern
Territory’s international engagement and trade.

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The Philippine Embassy in Australia joins the Filipino Community in Australian
Capital Territory (ACT) in their celebration of the 124th Anniversary of
Philippine Independence

29 June 2022 – The Philippine Embassy joined the Filipino community in the
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in their celebration of the 124th Anniversary
of Philippine Independence held on 25 June 2022.

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161st Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, commemorated

27 June 2022 – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra Australia celebrated the 161st
Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal with the unveiling of Rizal’s bust at the
Embassy grounds and the chartering of Kababaihang Rizalista (KRI), Canberra
Chapter on 24 June 2022.

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Philippines makes contribution to Tonga Relief Fund

22 June 2022, CANBERRA – In a simple ceremony held on 21 June 2022 at the
Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra, H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega
turned-over to Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku’aho, High
Commissioner of Tonga in Australia, the contribution of the Philippines to the
Fakalikutonga Recovery Fund. This Fund was established in response to the
devastation caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga in January this
year.

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Narromine Shire Mayor presented economic opportunities to PH Ambassador

22 June 2022 – The Mayor of Narromine Shire Council, Mayor Craig Davies, called
on H.E. Ma. Hellen De La Vega on 21 June 2022 to discuss possible cooperation
between the Philippines and the Narromine Shire Council in New South Wales.

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Ambassador De La Vega attends art exhibit of Filipino victims of domestic
violence; supports community initiative for victim empowerment

20 June 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La
Vega attended Meriendahan 2022 on 18 June 2022 at the Leo Kelly Arts Centre in
Blacktown, New South Wales.

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Ambassador De La Vega Commemorates the 161st Anniversary of the Birth of Dr.
Jose P. Rizal in Campbelltown

Left photo: Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega with Consul Emmanuel Donato
Guzman hoisting the Philippine flag. Right photo: Ambassador De La Vega (fifth
from left) and Consul Guzman (fourth from right) with Campbelltown City
officials and Filipino community leaders at the Rizal Monument, Rizal Park in
Campbelltown, New South Wales.

20 June 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La
Vega joined Campbelltown City officials and the Filipino community in
commemorating the 161st Anniversary of the birth of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on 19 June
2022 at Rizal Park in Campbelltown, New South Wales.

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Philippine Ambassador to Australia Joins Filipino Communities in New South Wales
in Commemorating the 124th Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day

17 June 2022 – H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega joined the Filipino community in
New South Wales in celebrating the 124th Anniversary of the Declaration of
Philippine Independence on 12 and 13 June 2022.

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PH exports first shipment of uncooked shrimps to Australia

08 June 2022, Sydney – The Philippines’ first shipment of uncooked shrimps to
Australia arrived at the Port of Melbourne on May 30.

The initial 20 fcl shipment of raw peeled and deveined (RPD) Vannamei shrimps
was made possible by Fisher Farms, Inc (FFI), with two more shipments expected
to arrive in Australia in June and July.

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Ambassador De La Vega visited San Miguel Yamamura site in Margaret River

Mr. Wayne Breguet, SANECTOR General Manager, explains the bottling process to
Ambassador De La Vega at the SANECTOR bottling and packaging plant in Margaret
River. Looking on is San Miguel Yamamura Australasia Managing Director Rene
Cabrera.

06 June 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La
Vega visited the SANECTOR bottling and packaging site in Margaret River in
Western Australia on 01 June 2022 upon the invitation of San Miguel Yamamura
Australasia (SMYA) Managing Director Rene Cabrera. Mr. Cabrera also serves as
President of the Australia Philippines Business Council.

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Ambassador De La Vega asked WA government and business to boost commercial ties
with the Philippines

Ambassador De La Vega was a keynote speaker at the reception hosted by the
Australia Philippines Business Council on 31 May 2022 at the Perth Townhall.

06 June 2022, CANBERRA – In a business reception held on 31 May 2022 at the
Perth Townhall, Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega
said that the Philippines has surpassed its pre-pandemic GDP level with 8.3
percent GDP growth recorded in the first quarter of 2022. She also underscored
the opportunities that the 110 million mostly young and digital population of
the Philippines has to offer to Australian business. The Australia Philippines
Business Council organized a reception to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic
relations of the Philippines and Australia in 2021.

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Filipino Shop in Perth serves as hub for Filipino migrants and workers

Ambassador Hellen De La Vega (3rd from left) visited Ms. Melissa Aguasa (4th
from left), owner of Melissa’s Filipino Shop and Kusina Republik in Huntingdale,
Western Australia.

06 June 2022, CANBERRA – Melissa’s Filipino Shop in Huntingdale, Western
Australia has become the go to place of Filipino migrants, workers and students
in Western Australia for their grocery needs and other services. Philippine
Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega visited Ms. Melissa Aguasa, the
owner of Melissa’s Filipino Shop, Breadtime Bakeshop and Kusina Republik on 31
May 2022 during her visit to Western Australia. Melissa’s Filipino Shop, which
sells food and other products from the Philippines, was awarded in the 28th
Belmont and WA Small Business Awards in October 2021.

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PH brand Potato Corner thrives in Perth

Ambassador Hellen De La Vega (4th from left) visited Ms. Eilene Joy Brazi (5th
from left) and her Potato Corner franchise at Westfield Booragoon in Western
Australia.

06 June 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine brand Potato Corner, the world’s best
flavored French fries, has been serving the Australian market in Perth since
2021. Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega visited one of
the Potato Corner franchises located at Westfield Booragoon on 31 May 2022..

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Ambassador De La Vega meets Perth-based CEOs on developments in the Philippines

Philippine Honorary Consul Virma Symons (rightmost) and Ambassador De La Vega
(second from right) discussed developments in the Philippines with Perth-based
CEOs on 31 May 2022 at the Pan Pacific Perth.

06 June 2022, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La
Vega met business leaders in Perth on 31 May 2022 to brief them on developments
in the Philippines including the conduct of elections and the pace of economic
recovery in the country.

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PH Ambassador Witnessed MOU signing of APBC and Murdoch University

Standing left to right: DFAT WA State Director Sally Dawkins, Ambassador De La
Vega, Philippine Honorary Consul Virma Symons, APBC Vice President for WA Louisa
Cotter, Harry Butler Institute Pro Vice Chancellor Prof Simon McKirdy. Seated
left to right: APBC President Rene Cabrera and Professor Andrew Deeks

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Ambassador De La Vega celebrated PH-AU Friendship Day with Filipino community in
Perth

Ambassador Hellen De La Vega addressed the leaders of the Filipino community on
30 May 2022 at the Filipino Australian Club of Perth Inc (FACPI) clubhouse in
Perth, Western Australia.

06 June 2022, CANBERRA – In celebration of the Philippines Australia Friendship
Day in May, Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega met the
Filipino community in Perth on 30 May 2022 at the FACPI clubhouse. Presidential
Proclamation 1282 series of 2016 declared 22 May of each year as
Philippines-Australia Friendship Day.

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Two Filipinas are Finalists in the Prestigious NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

Merlinda Bobis and Eunice Andrada, both Filipino-Australian writers, at the New
South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards on 16 May 2022 in Sydney.

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Philippine Immigration Advisory - Revised Entry, Testing and Quarantine
Guidelines for all Arriving Passengers

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Business opportunities in digital transformation in ASEAN

Left to right: Ms. Kate Pounder, CEO of Tech Council of Australia; Ambassador De
La Vega; Mr. David Fodor, Amazon Web Services; Ms. Michelle Guthrie, Chair
TRAVLR/Director, StarHub; Ms. Marina Pullin, Founder/Director, Jungal; Mr.
Voincent Maquinad, Bukalapak Indonesai at the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum on
23 May in Melbourne.

26 May 2022, CANBERRA – Speaking at the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum in
Melbourne on 23 May 2022, Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega discussed the
rapid digital transformation in Southeast Asia and the significant opportunities
it offers to Australian business.

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PH Embassy Conducts Annual Darwin Mobile Consular Mission

The Mobile Consular Mission in Darwin processed 304 passport applications from
17 – 19 May 2022

24 May 2022 – During the Mobile Consular Mission in Darwin conducted from 17-19
May 2022, the Philippine Embassy in Canberra processed 304 passport applications
and administered the oath of allegiance to 14 Filipinos who reacquired their
Filipino citizenship through Republic Act No. 9225 or the Citizenship Retention
and Reacquisition Act of 2003.

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Australia’s Macquarie Bank sees PH economic growth for 2022 intact at 6.2%

Brisbane, Queensland, 12 May 2022 - Australia’s Macquarie Bank is optimistic
Philippine economic growth for 2022 will be intact at 6.2% citing the reopening
of the economy post-Covid-19 and post-election will likely see consumption
return.

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IFEX Philippines is back at the World Trade Center on 22-24 September 2022

Photo credit: CITEM

17 May 2022, CANBERRA – The Philippines’ largest food trade show, International
Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines, is back to offer a physical, interactive,
and multi-sensory experience as it brings together Filipino exhibitors and local
and international buyers on 22-24 September 2022 at the World Trade Center,
Metro Manila. See, feel, and taste uniquely Filipino food products and
ingredients. Learn about the latest food trends and connect with potential
business partners. IFEX Philippines is the country’s biggest international trade
exhibition on the Philippines’ specialty food and healthy food products.
Interested parties may register through IFEX Connect. -- END

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Enhanced cooperation seen between the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

PHOTO: A high-level delegation to Melbourne led by Dr. Rowena Guevara,
Undersecretary for Research and Development (front, 6th from right) and Dr. Leah
Buendia, Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation (front, 4th from
left) was facilitated by Melbourne PCG.. Also in photo are Dr Reynaldo Ebora,
Executive Director, DOST-PCAARRD; Engr Ninaliza Escorial, Deputy Executive
Director, DOST-PCIEERD; Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, Executive Director, DOST-PCHRD;
Dr. Josette T. Biyo, Director, Science Education Institute (SEI); Mr. Paolo
Samoza, International Technology Cooperation Unit, DOST-ITCU; Mr. Elmer
Pandanan; Project Officer, DOST-ITCU; Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo,
Consul Jan Sherwin P. Wenceslao, Melbourne PCG; Dr. David Pardoe, Senior Manager
for Partnerships and Industry Engagement for STEM, RMIT; Dr. Mary Johnson,
Research Fellow of the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT, and
other senior members of the academe in RMIT.

20 April 2022, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in
Melbourne facilitated the visit of a high-level delegation from the Department
of Science and Technology (DOST) to Melbourne, as part of the DOST’s Scientific
Visit Program to Australia.

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Ms. Carmen A. Garcia Appointed as Philippine Honorary Consul to South Australia

H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, administers
the oath of office of Ms. Carmen A. Garcia as Philippine Honorary Consul to
South Australia on 29 March 2022. [Read more…]

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PH Ambassador and MPs join Filipino celebration of the
Feast of St. Joseph

Top: (Left) Fr. Reginald Lavilla, MSP Chaplain Coordinator of Filipino Catholic
Chaplaincy, Diocese of Parramatta. (Right) Filipino community in New South Wales
at the Mass in honor of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, on 20 March 2022 in
Blacktown, NSW.
Bottom: Ms. Michel Rowland MP (5th from left), Mr. Ed Husic MP (6th from left),
main celebrant Fr. Dado Haber (7th from left), Amb. Ma Hellen De La Vega (8th
from left), and Consul Manny Guzman (9th from left) at the celebration of the
feast of St. Joseph organized by the Filipino community in New South Wales .

21 March 2022 – The Filipino Community in New South Wales celebrated the annual
Diocesan Fiesta in Honor of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary on 20 March 2022 at
Nagle College in Blacktown NSW.
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Executive Program to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation Signed at the 2nd PH-AU
Foreign Ministry Consultations

Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega and Australian
Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Steven J. Robinson, AO sign the 2022-2026
Executive Programme of the Philippines-Australia 1977 Cultural Agreement,
witnessed by Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs
Neal Imperial (second from left), Australian DFAT First Assistant Secretary
Ridwaan Jadwat (second from left), NCCA Executive Director Oscar G. Casaysay
(leftmost) and Australian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Richard Sisson
(rightmost). (Photo by DFA-OPCD Philip Fernandez)

PASAY CITY, 01 March 2022— The Philippines, represented by Philippine Ambassador
to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, and Australia, represented by
Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Steven J. Robinson, AO, reaffirmed their
commitment to strengthen cultural cooperation with the signing of the Executive
Program (2022-2026) under the 1977 Cultural Agreement between the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Australian Office for the
Arts on 28 February 2022, following the conclusion of the 2nd PH-AU Foreign
Ministry Consultations.
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PH, AU Reaffirm Commitment to Elevate Ties at 2nd Foreign Ministry Consultations
in Manila

Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial
and Australian DFAT Southeast Asia Maritime Division First Assistant Secretary
Ridwaan Jadwat led the Philippines-Australia 2nd Foreign Ministry Consultations
(FMC) in Manila on 28 February 2022.

PASAY CITY, 28 February 2022—The Philippines and Australia held the 2nd Foreign
Ministry Consultations (FMC) in Manila, the first held face-to-face after the
virtual, inaugural one held on 04 August 2020. The FMC was co-chaired by
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific
Affairs Neal Imperial and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
(DFAT) First Assistant Secretary Ridwaan Jadwat as part of the combined efforts
of both countries to bolster ties across all areas.
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Filipino Language School Officers call on PH Ambassador

Ambassador Ma. Hellen De La Vega (5th from left) and Consul General Aian
Caringal (left most) with Filipino Language School officers led by Mr. Arnel
Basas (3rd from right).

10 February 2022 – The new officers of the Filipino Language School (FLS) in
Canberra led by Mr. Arnel Basas took their Oath of Affirmation before Ambassador
Ma. Hellen De La Vega and Consul General Aian Caringal on 09 February 2022 at
the Embassy of the Philippines.
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Sto. Niño Mass (Sinulog) Celebrated at St. Christopher Cathedral

Photo credits: Ms. Cecilia Flores

07 February 2022 – Archbishop Christopher Prowse of the Archdiocese of Canberra
and Goulburn led the celebration of the feast of Sto. Niño (Holy Child) in
Canberra on 06 February 2022.
[Read more…]

PUBLIC ADVISORY

Philippine Embassy, Canberra

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SCHEDULE OF FEE FOR PASSPORT EXTENSION SERVICE

04 February 2022 - The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila has implemented a
change in the schedule of fee for passport extension services. Effective 07
February 2022, the following will apply for passport extension services:

EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF EPASSPORT A$45

The schedule of fees for all consular services of the Philippine Embassy in
Canberra are available in:
https://www.philembassy.org.au/consular/schedule-of-fees.

For queries, please email passport@philembassy.org.au. END

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION PRESS RELEASE ON ENTRY OF NON-VISA REQUIRED COUNTRIES INTO
PH

For more information, please visit the following links:

* https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=306114524882730&id=100064525549917&sfnsn=mo

* https://philippines.travel/safetrip?fbclid=IwAR1th7Fkv228hE07H4I...advisory

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon at kapaki-pakinabang na mga link tungkol sa
coronavirus (COVID-19), mangyaring bisitahin ang
Australian Government Department of Health - COVID-19 Tagalog Resource

ONE HEALTH PASS FOR INCOMING TRAVELLERS TO THE PHILIPPINES

For more information, visit https://onehealthpass.com.ph/

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION ADVISORY

Non-Presentation of Valid Philippine Passport / Identification Certificate (IC)
/ Recognition Certificate / Certificate of Reacquisition or Retention of
Philippine Citizenship (CRPC) in Departure

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BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION ADVISORY

05 June 2021
BI clarifies Retiree’s Visa Holders allowed to enter without exemption docs

MANILA, Philippines - The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that aliens
holding the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) issued by the Philippine
Retirement Authority (PRA) are now allowed to enter the country.

[Read more…]
Source: Immigration Helpline PH

READ ADVISORY FOR FILIPINO TRAVELLERS TRANSITING THROUGH SINGAPORE

PUBLIC ADVISORY ON THE OPERATIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN CANBERRA IN
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
(AS OF 21 JANUARY 2021)

OMNIBUS GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY QUARANTINE IN THE
PHILIPPINES

BRINGING REGULATED PRODUCTS FOR PERSONAL USE INTO THE PHILIPPINES

PRESIDENT
FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, JR.

SECRETARY ENRIQUE A. MANALO

AMBASSADOR MA. HELLEN DE LA VEGA

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