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PR-32-202403 December 2024 The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne observed this year’s Bonifacio Day in cooperation with the Filipino-Australian Student Council in Victoria (FASTCO) on 29 November 2024 at the Consulate premises. The highlight of the event was a film-showing of May Pag Asa, a documentary on the life of Gat Andres Bonifacio. Mr. Ysrael […]

PR-34-2024 The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne conducted its 2024 Team Building Activity (TBA) from 30 November 2024 to 01 December 2024 in three regional cities after an overnight stay in Bendigo, Victoria, some 154.2 kms from Melbourne CBD. Arrival in Bendigo and welcome from City of Bendigo officials On 30 November 2024, Saturday, upon

PR-31-2024 26 November 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne organized a Special Talk and Get-Together on November 26, 2024, as part of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW). The event, attended by 30 participants, including representatives from non-government organizations and the Filipino community, highlighted efforts to address domestic

PR-30-2024 22 November 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne organized its first Multi-Agency Service Mission (MASM) on 20-21 November 2024, led by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Chairperson, Hon. Charito A. Zamora, SSS Acting Head for Asia, Americas and Pacific Roberto V. Roldan, and MWO-Canberra Labor attaché Melissa C. Mendizabal.  A total of

PR-29-2024 19 November 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne hosted a productive meeting between the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), led by Chairperson Hon. Charito A. Zamora, and the Society of Filipino Engineers in Australia (SFEA), represented by its National President, Engr. Alfie Tilan. This meeting held as part of the Multi-Agency

PR-28-2024 21-25 October 2024, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne supported a high-level delegation led by Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, along with representatives from 11 Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs), on a productive mission to Melbourne. The visit included strategic university engagements and

PR-27-2024 The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne and the Migrant Workers’ Office – Canberra deployed two joint outreach missions in October to serve the Filipino Communities in South Australia and Tasmania. Outreach to South Australia On 24-26 October 2024, the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, together with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Canberra, conducted

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