Embassy Information
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1 Moonah Pl Yarralumla
ACT 2600 (02) 6273 2535 
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Map: Grounds of the Philippine Embassy of Australia marked above. Strategically located in the Embassy district at the edge of Capital Hill - State and Capital Circles, Australian Parliament House. Also, located between the large US Embassy of Australia at the top of Moonah Place, and the Residence of the Prime Minister of Australia on the other side of the highway.
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The Philippines and Australia - Friendship and Shared Heritage:
The Philippine Arts Festival Featuring An Awards Ceremony
at the Philippine Ambassador's Residence,
Philippine Embassy of Australia, Canberra. (Sunday 21st May 2017)
The Philippine Ambassador of Australia, Her Excellency (H.E.) Minda Calaguian-Cruz, hosted a grand art and awarding ceremony event in her residence.
The art of Miguel Castro was on display and he also sang. Dr Merlinda Bobis read poetry.
The art of Miguel Castro was on display and he also sang. Dr Merlinda Bobis read poetry.
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Miguel Castro
Miguel Castro is dubbed as The King of Modern Harana (Serenade). He is an actor, singer and visual artist. Mr Castro serenaded the distinguished audience. His beautiful serenades were visually complemented by his magnificent artwork on display. The art display was called "Merging Cultures in Papercuts. Some of the notable works included interpretations of the coral gardens of Coron, Palawan, Philippines, as well as themes from around the world which included flower, tree, moonlight, peace, mental anguish, and home sweet home themes. |
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Dr. Merlina Bobis
Dr Merlinda Bobis is a multi-awarded writer, who has won many awards in both the Philippines and Australia, including one of Australia's most prestigious and highly prized literary awards. The Philippine Embassy souvenir book handed to all guests of the Ambassador describes Dr Bobis' latest poetry book, Accidents of Composition (Spinifex August 2017) as one that "Circumnavigates the globe, history, and an inner universe." Her captivating writing immerses the reader into a kaleidoscopic world of alluring and dystopian landscapes, people, emotions, social and environmental values, culture, history, political allegories and futuristic fantasy is impressing judges world-wide. Two of Dr Bobis' books, "Fish-Hair Woman" and "Locust Girl: A Lovesong." |
Embassy Awards to Individuals for Extraordinary Contributions to Philippine and Australian Relations
Awardees travelled from far and wide across the whole of Australia to attend the event.
Awardees travelled from far and wide across the whole of Australia to attend the event.
Photo: Awardees from around Australia at the residence of the Philippine Ambassador of Australia, Her Excellency, Minda Calaguian-Cruz, front row, sitting third from left.
The Embassy souvenir book stated:
"The 70th Anniversary Award [of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Australia] is presented to the following individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in enhancing bilateral relations between the Philippines and Australia through their chosen advocacies and dedicated service."
The award categories and awardees were as follows:"
Defense and Security Cooperation:
1. Major Paul A. Rosenzweig, Ret.
Economic Diplomacy:
2. Australia-Philippines Business Council, Mr. Arturo Landrito Sta. Barbara
Cultural Diplomacy:
3. Dr. Merlinda Bobis
4. Atty. Lolita Farmer, OAM (Order of the Medal of Australia)
5. Mr Trevor Hogan
6. Mr Renato Perdon
7. Mr. Christian Ramilo
8. Dr Deborah Ruiz-Wall, OAM (Order of the Medal of Australia)
Community Service
9. Mr. Miriam Cocking
10. Mr Alastair Douglas
11. Dr. Darryl J. Hodgkinson and Ms. Katherine Hodgkinson
12. Illawarra Filipino and Multicultural Women's Group Inc.
13 Mr. Rob and Jean Johnston
14. Mr Robert Murray
15 Mrs Rosie Lavadia-Norriss
16. Rev. Fr. Renato Paras
17. Mr. Maurice Schokman
18. Mrs. Perlita Swinbank +
19. Mrs. Elvira Tolentino
The Embassy souvenir book stated:
"The 70th Anniversary Award [of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Australia] is presented to the following individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in enhancing bilateral relations between the Philippines and Australia through their chosen advocacies and dedicated service."
The award categories and awardees were as follows:"
Defense and Security Cooperation:
1. Major Paul A. Rosenzweig, Ret.
Economic Diplomacy:
2. Australia-Philippines Business Council, Mr. Arturo Landrito Sta. Barbara
Cultural Diplomacy:
3. Dr. Merlinda Bobis
4. Atty. Lolita Farmer, OAM (Order of the Medal of Australia)
5. Mr Trevor Hogan
6. Mr Renato Perdon
7. Mr. Christian Ramilo
8. Dr Deborah Ruiz-Wall, OAM (Order of the Medal of Australia)
Community Service
9. Mr. Miriam Cocking
10. Mr Alastair Douglas
11. Dr. Darryl J. Hodgkinson and Ms. Katherine Hodgkinson
12. Illawarra Filipino and Multicultural Women's Group Inc.
13 Mr. Rob and Jean Johnston
14. Mr Robert Murray
15 Mrs Rosie Lavadia-Norriss
16. Rev. Fr. Renato Paras
17. Mr. Maurice Schokman
18. Mrs. Perlita Swinbank +
19. Mrs. Elvira Tolentino
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Dr Vince Daria, Physicist and Neurophotonics Scientist,
Specialising in Laser and Quantum Electronics to
Map the Brain, gives a talk at the
Philippine Embassy of Australia about Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
(September 2016)
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Dr Vince Daria, a world-leading neuroscientist, working at the Australian National University (ANU) could be described as one of the Philippines' brainiest people.
He recently gave a great presentation at the Philippine Embassy in Canberra regarding multiple sclerosis and developing new technologies to understand a working and failing brain. Dr Daria also has significant experience from working and studying as a scientist in Japan. 
Photo above: The Chancery, Philippine Embassy of Australia, next to Capital Hill, Canberra.
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Opinion: International Law of the Sea - 1 Day till Decision
Philippine Ambassador to Australia,
Her Excellency Minda Calaguian-Cruz
Provides Opinion on the Upcoming UNCLOS Decision Between Philippines and China and its Importance to the World.
Published in Australia's Leading Political Economic Newspaper,
The Australian Financial Review. (11th July 2016)
RFA Photo (2016): Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Minda Calaguian-Cruz, in her office at the Philippine Embassy in Canberra, next to Capital Hill and a window looking towards the residence of the Australian Prime Minister.
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The Australian Financial Review is arguably the number one newspaper for business executives, senior government officials, political economists, senior academics, diplomats and citizens looking for in-depth political, strategic and economic analysis in Australia.
It is part of the Fairfax Newspaper Empire and has a wide circulation. |
Click the link below to read Ambassador Minda Calaguian-Cruz's opinion regarding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) decision between China and the Philippines, published 11th July 2016, one day before the court's decision.
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Photo: Filipino protestors who sailed to the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal where the Philippines has a military presence. Photo by freelance Journalist Ben Bohane for the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) early July 2016 just days before the international law of the sea decision.
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Message from
Undersecretary of Philippine Foreign Affairs, Rafael E. Seguis
regarding overseas voting for Philippine Election 2016.
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The voting period for registered overseas voters will be from the 09th April till the 9th May 2016. See the official letter from the Undersecretary for Philippine Foreign Affairs in the document attachment below.
| voting-message-undersecretary-foreign-affairs-rafael-e-seguis-april-may2016.pdf |
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2016 Philippine Presidential Awards for
Overseas Filipinos and Organisations:
Official Embassy Call for Nominations
| philippine-embassy-official-ltr-call-for-presidential-award-nominations-2016.pdf |
| presidential-awards-for-overseas-filipinos-2016-form.pdf |
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E-Passport Mobile Missions around Australia
Schedule for Mailed Applications and Missions 2015 -2106
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Vin D'Honneur (Wine of Honour) for the
June 12 Independence Day 2014 Celebration,
Ambassador's Residence, Philippine Embassy, Canberra
Photo above: The Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency, Belen F. Anota raising a glass in toast for Philippine Independence Day 2014. In attendance were embassy and military officials from many other nations, senior Australian Dept. of Foreign Affairs staff, as well as Filipino community leaders and invited friends.
Photo below: The impressive looking Philippine Military contingent in the main hall of the Ambassador's residence.
Photo below: The impressive looking Philippine Military contingent in the main hall of the Ambassador's residence.
Photo above (left to right): Noonee Doronila (former ACT International woman of the year awardee), Marlene Tucker ( Current Executive Director of the Australian International Air Services Commission), Dr. Susan Salazar, Feding Donaghue, Albert De Jesus, Evelyn De Jesus and Gloria Ross.
Photo below (left to right): Zeny O'Reilly, Dr. Mary Anne Go, Gloria Ross,
Professor Doracie Nantes and Dr. Joey Nantes.
Photo below (left to right): Zeny O'Reilly, Dr. Mary Anne Go, Gloria Ross,
Professor Doracie Nantes and Dr. Joey Nantes.
Maligayang Araw Ng Kalayaan 2014 Sa Lahat!
Happy Independence Day 2014 To All!
Happy Independence Day 2014 To All!
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28th Anniversary of the Philippine 'People Power' EDSA Revolution
25th February 2014
EDSA (Epifanio de los Santos Avenue): A major arterial freeway in metro Manila where the revolution was centred.
Kapit-Bisig Tungo Sa Pagbangon: "Together towards progress."
Kapit-Bisig Tungo Sa Pagbangon: "Together towards progress."
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The 'People Power' EDSA revolution which overthrew an entrenched dictatorship on the 25th February 1986 was a great triumph for Philippine democracy and a great inspiration to the rest of the world. It showed how to achieve a peaceful revolution through the spirit of a united people. As this event unfolded it achieved live blanket television news coverage around the clock in Australia, other Western democratic countries and throughout the world.
Let us not forget the great spirit of the Philippine people who stood up for justice, freedom and progress, and won! 
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Above left: Nuns at the forefront of the protest praying for peace with a steadfast spirit of determination.
Above right: Cory Aquino, the hero and political icon of the revolution who later became the
President of the Philippines.
Above right: Cory Aquino, the hero and political icon of the revolution who later became the
President of the Philippines.
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40th Anniversary Australia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership
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Australia-ASEAN dialogue partnership
The Philippines is a founding member of ASEAN and plays a significant political role in this regional association of nations. ASEAN and Australia marked 40 years of their successful dialogue partnership with the Official Launch of the ASEAN-Australia 40th Anniversary Commemoration on February 20 at The Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati City. (ASEAN is an acronym for the Association of South East Asian Nations). |
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Mobile E-Passports in Hobart, Melbourne and Adelaide organised by visiting Philippine Embassy officials from Canberra
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During the mobile missions, the Embassy will field personnel who will attend to the biometrics capture of Philippine ePassport applicants and administer the oath of allegiance to petitioners for dual citizenship.
To ensure the orderly conduct of the Missions, applicants for Hobart, Melbourne and Adelaide should pre-register and secure a time slot with the Embassy on or before 20 January 2014. Due to limited data capture equipment, walk-in applicants cannot be accommodated. |
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Philippine Embassy of Australia Letter 481:
Offshoring and Outsourcing IT-BPM Directory, 2013-2014
(Information Technology (IT)-Business Process Management (BPM))
Connecting Dynamic Philippine Businesses with the World!
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Refer to the
Philippine Embassy of Australia Letter 481 (document on the right) detailing businesses involved in the IT-BPM Offshoring and Outsourcing sector.
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Intersections Film Festival of South East Asian Cinema,
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| se-asian-film-festival-nfsa-2013.pdf |
Bagong Bayani Award, 2013, Nominations for Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs) (By 28Feb2014)
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Refer to Ltr382 from the Philippine Embassy of Australia (attached below) regarding this award.
| embassy-ltr-bagong-bayani-2013.pdf |
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Department of Trade and Industry's Philippine Shippers' Bureau Advisory of Philippine Agents/ Freight Forwarders and Foreign Principal ConsolidatorsThe Philippine Embassy wishes to advise Filipinos in Australia not to do business with unaccredited freight forwarding companies and Philippine Agents/ Freight Forwarders. The companies listed in Embassy Letter 324/2013, are attached for your perusal below.
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Migration Advocacy and Media Awards"The MAM Awards recognize the positive and significant contributions of media outlets, institutions and practitioners in the fields of print, radio, movie and television, advertising and internet from the government and private media organizations in the Philippines and abroad, in raising public awareness on issues on Filipino migration ... advocating the cause of Filipinos overseas, and promoting a positive image of Filipinos overseas." Nomination deadline: On or before
30th September 2013 |
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ASEAN WEEK: August 2013Proclamation No. 1008 dated 21 May 1997, declaring August 7 to 13 every years as "ASEAN Week". All are warmly invited to participate in the conduct of a flag raising ceremony of the ASEAN flag alongside the Philippine flag on Thursday, 08 August 2013, 8 am at the Philippine embassy grounds. For more information you may log on to www.aseansec.org.
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It's More Fun in the Philippines for Longer! 2013Philippine Embassy, Canberra, Press Release
"These days it is not only more fun in the Philippines. The Fun lasts longer! Beginning 01 August 2013, the Philippines extended its visa-free privilege from twenty-one (21) to thirty (30) days for nationals from 151 countries listed in Executive Order No. 408, including Australia."
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Independence Day 2013 Messages by Philippine President, Vice President & Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Click on the document link below to view messages from the Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino, III, Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert F. Del Rosario regarding Philippine Independence day. Thank you to Her Excellency Ambassador Belen Anota and her dedicated staff at the Philippine Embassy of Australia for forwarding this official message to RFCA.
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Her Excellency Ambassador,
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Embassy Announcement
Philippine Senatorial Elections and Voting: May 2013
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Please refer to this latest announcement from the Philippine Embassy of Australia regarding the upcoming Senatorial Elections in the Philippines and voting by Flipinos currently residing in Australia.
Pictured on the left Dr. Erlidia L. Clark performs her patriotic duty of casting her vote for the 13 May 2013 Philippine national elections.
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Philippine Embassy of Australia Announcement
Philippine Shipper's Bureau notification
March 2013
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1. Philippine Shipper's Bureau (PSB),
Department of Trade & Industry (DTI): Unauthorized freight companies & formal charge issuance The Philippine Embassy of Australia has sent an email with attachment to all Philippine organizations in Australia regarding a PSB, DTI announcement about unauthorized cargo forwarding companies which has resulted in investigations and the issuance of formal charges. There are also complaints that pertain to undelivered and pilfered 'Balikbayan' boxes (international cargo boxes). Please refer to file attachment below.
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