Press Release

The Philippine Consulate in Melbourne had its Cultural Immersion and Yearend Fellowship at the National Gallery of Victoria International on 19 December 2020. It was the first outdoor activity of the Consulate and was attended by its personnel with their families. The activity provided a meaningful opportunity for everyone to get acquainted with Australia’s oldest, […]

The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, led by Consul General Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo, attended the inauguration of FILHUB, a community center established by the Filipino Community Council of Victoria, Inc. (FCCVI) on 19 December 2020 in Melbourne. The event, attended by some 300 members of the various community organizations, coincided with FCCVI’s Christmas Party.

Consul General Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo attended the 30th Anniversary of The Philippine Times on 17 December 2020 at the Ginger Olive Restaurant in Melbourne, upon the invitation of the newspaper’s team headed by Editor-In-Chief Jason Cordi (standing center) and Publisher Alice Nicolas (seated 2nd from right). The Philippine Times was established in 1990 as

The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne’s newly arrived Consul General Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo administered the oath of allegiance to dual citizens in ceremonies held on 10 December 2020 at the temporary office of the Consulate. The Consulate continues to process dual citizenship applications and provide other consular services while complying with health regulations imposed

This year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will host three events on Filipino cuisine. (Photo courtesy of melbournefoodandwine.com.au) CANBERRA 11 March 2020 – The much-anticipated Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will once again feature Filipino cuisine later this month. Melbourne-based Filipino food and cultural advocacy group, Entrée.Pinay, organized three events to showcase the best of