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PR-14-2024 “It took more than three years of lobbying before the first-ever Rizal landmark in Australia received its much-needed upgrade and improvement.” This was the statement made by Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo when she spoke before the guests at the official reopening of Rizal Park in Ballarat on 19 June 2024. She added that […]

PR-12-2024 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – On 12 June 2024, the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne held its Independence Day Flag Honoring Ceremony at the multicultural hub of Federation Square in the city center. The day saw rain and shine within the hour of ceremony, which culminated in a brunch at the Consulate General premises. The event

PR-13-2024 11 June 2024, MELBOURNE – On the occasion of the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne held a Diplomatic and Business Reception for Networking at the Consulate premises along Collins Street in Melbourne CBD. The event was attended by over 100 guests, which included ten members

PR-11-202430 May 2024 The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne in partnership with NCCA and NHCP celebrated the Flag Day Begins with an online Forum: Honoring the Philippine Flag on 30 May 2024. Message of the Chair Flag Days for DFA Melbourne.mp4 Ms. Lisa Guerrero Nakpil, NHCP chairperson was able to give an inspiring and very

PR-10-2024 The Society of Filipino Engineers launched their organization at the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne on 27 May in the presence of MP Pauline Richards, MP Paul Hamer, Kriston Symons and Jerry Andrews of Engineers Australia, and Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo. The Philippine Technical Council also witnessed the event online. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA –

PR-09-2024 On the 80th Anniversary of the largest naval battle in history in 1944,we honor those who served and died to help liberate the Philippines      Melbourne’s iconic Shrine of Remembrance, dedicated to veterans of war, is now host to a permanent marker honoring the service and sacrifice of Australian, American, Filipino, and other

PR-08-2024 The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, led by Consul Jan Sherwin Wenceslao, successfully conducted a consular mobile mission in Adelaide, South Australia, from May 3 to May 5, 2024. The mission took place at Level 1, 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide, and was assisted by Carmen Garcia, Philippine Honorary Consul to South Australia, and her

PR-07-2024 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – On 17 April 2024, the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne hosted a productive online meeting to advance the global recognition of Filipino engineers. The meeting, led by Consul General Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo, together with Consul Ralph Vincent C. Abarquez and Consul Jan Sherwin P. Wenceslao, involved key discussions between Engr.

PR-06-2024 The Chairperson of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Secretary Romulo V. Arugay visited Melbourne on 20-22 March 2024 for the last leg of CFO’s Ugnayan sa Australia. During his visit, Secretary Arugay observed a dual-citizenship oathtaking ceremony, took part in Melbourne PCG’s celebration of National Women’s Month and launch of the Kids’ Corner,

PR-05-2024        “Let’s embrace other groups in our Community and reach out to other multicultural organizations as this is the best way to promote our culture,” advised Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo in her remarks at the grand opening and inauguration of the Philippine Community Center in Laverton on 16 March 2024.