Press Release

PR-26-2024 19 October 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, in collaboration with the newly-formed professional organization Pinoy Tech Victoria, successfully hosted a Cybersecurity Workshop for Seniors titled “Your Digital World, Your Rules: Take Control of Your Online Safety” on 19 October 2024. This event was designed to promote digital literacy and empower […]

PR-25-2024 10 October 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, led by Consul General Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo and accompanied by Consul Jan Sherwin P. Wenceslao, hosted an informal meeting at the Consulate, bringing together representatives from the Philippines-Australia Business Council (APBC), various Filipino community organizations, and the Geelong Chamber of Commerce.

PR-22-2024 19-29 September 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, together with the Filipino community, warmly welcomed and supported the Philippine Eagle Deaf Men’s Basketball Team during their participation in the Asia-Pacific Deaf Basketball Championship Tournament held at the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna, Victoria, on 21-29 September 2024. The tournament featured

PR-23-2024 One of the important tasks that the Philippine Consulate General has embarked on recently is to reach out to Filipinos and Filipino-Australians in regional Victoria. On 21 to 22 September 2024, Consul General Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo traveled to Shepparton some 189 kms north of Melbourne CBD. She attended the 42nd anniversary of the

PR-21-2024 25 August 2024 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Filipino community in Victoria celebrated Buwan ng Wika with the vibrant event called “Iba’t-ibang Wika, Iisang Diwa” at the Philippine Community Centre in Laverton on 25 August 2024. The event, organized by the Philippine Fiesta Inc. (PFVI), Philippine Language School of Victoria Inc. (PLVI), Knights of Rizal

PR-20-2024 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne recently engaged in a series of economic initiatives to bolster trade and investment relations and identify business opportunities between the Philippines and Victoria. On 14 August, Consul General Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo met with Ms. Naila Mazzuco, the newly appointed Victorian Government Commissioner for Trade

PR-19-2024 August 8, 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Consulates General of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines in Melbourne successfully hosted an ASEAN Day event at the Indonesian Consulate General. The event brought together over 50 students plus other guests from the three countries, facilitating dialogue between ASEAN student leaders and members of the business community.

PR-18-2024 04 August 2024 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne was honored to host a delegation from the Philippine judiciary as part of a broader Study Visit focused on Access to Justice for Disadvantaged Groups, Family Mediation, and Social Services and Counseling from 5 to 9 August 2024 in Melbourne and Sydney.

PR-17-2024 01 August 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne successfully hosted “Understanding Philippine & Australian Property Law: Insights for Filipino-Australians,” a practical seminar on 01 August 2024. Organized in collaboration with the Filipino Australian Lawyers Association Inc (FALAW), the event drew approximately 60 participants and provided useful insights into property rights

PR-16-2024 12 July 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA –  The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne successfully conducted its fourth Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) for Filipino students, with around fifty participants in attendance. The seminar covered essential topics for overseas Filipino students such as living and studying in Australia, focusing on available resources, support services, community and