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PR-06-2026 17-18 April 2026, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA — The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, together with the Migrant Workers’ Office (MWO)–Canberra, conducted a two-day Consular Mobile Outreach led by Consul Ralph Vincent C. Abarquez. The outreach served over 150 Filipinos who availed of various services such as passporting, civil registry, notarials, and dual citizenship processing. […]

PR-05-2026 15 April 2026, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consul General in Melbourne, Jesus R. met with officials of the RMIT Asia Hub on 15 April 2026 to discuss possible areas of collaboration in connection with the Philippines’ 2026 Chairmanship of ASEAN and the 80th anniversary of Philippines-Australia relations. Consul General Jesus R.S. Domingo met

PR-03-2026 27 March 2026, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne held a Self-Defense Practical Training at the Consulate as part of its celebration of International Women’s Month and its continuing Gender and Development (GAD) efforts. The activity was organized to promote women’s safety, empowerment, confidence, and situational awareness through a combination of

https://youtu.be/sm7HKP68Wu4 PR-04-2026 24 MARCH 2026, MELBOURNE – Over 50 food industry professionals and food enthusiasts trooped to the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne for a special edition of Kusina and Kultura, an advocacy event organized in collaboration with CITEM and Masterplan Global to promote Filipino cuisine and products. (L-R: Consul General Jesus R. S. Domingo,

PR-02-2026 12 February 2026, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Philippine Consul General Jesus R. S. Domingo, assisted by Consuls Ralph Vincent C. Abarquez and Jan Sherwin P. Wenceslao, met with Director Niall Walsh and Mr. Al Noveloso, Community Liaison Officer of the Australian Department of Home Affairs (Victoria), at the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne. The meeting

PR-01-2026 09 February 2026, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Philippine Consul General Jesus R. S. Domingo, assisted by Consuls Ralph Vincent C. Abarquez and Jan Sherwin P. Wenceslao, received a courtesy call from members of the Munting Lakbay Playgroup on 9 February 2026 at the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne. Munting Lakbay (Little Adventure) is a Filipino-led

PR-25-2025 01 December 2025 Kicking off the 2025–2027 Overseas Voting (OV) registration period with our first registrant at the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne! Melbourne, Australia – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne announces that Overseas Voting (OV) registration has officially commenced today, 1 December 2025, and will continue until 30 September 2027, in accordance

PR-26-2025 29 November 2025, KINGSTON, TASMANIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne conducted a one-day Consular Mobile Outreach led by Consul General Jesus R. S. Domingo. The Consular Outreach served around 40 Filipinos and their families in Tasmania, and was helpful for minor applicants who find it more convenient to receive services in Tasmania

PR-24-2025 20 November 2025, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne convened a community forum in support of the nationwide 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). The event gathered around 50 participants, including community leaders, partner organizations, and delegates of the Women Economic Forum (WEF) – Australia 2025. Speakers

PR-23-2025 15–16 November 2025, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA — The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, together with the Migrant Workers’ Office (MWO)–Canberra, conducted a two-day Consular Mobile Outreach led by Consul Jan Sherwin P. Wenceslao. The mission delivered 147 consular services (e-passports; reacquisition/retention of Philippine citizenship under R.A. 9225; civil registry; notarials; certifications), including oath-taking ceremonies