12 JULY 2024 – The University of Queensland (UQ) hosted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Australia Awards Ceremony on July 12, 2024. This event celebrated the achievements of international scholars who have been studying in Australia under the Australia Awards program. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of these scholars to their home…

30 June 2024 – The Philippine Grand Fiesta held at the Victoria Markets in Melbourne, was the first Philippine fiesta in Victoria Markets attended by thousands of Filipino community members and organised by the Filipino Australian Community Services (FACSI) in collaboration with various community groups and partners. The fiesta was a lively and colorful celebration…

14 June 2024 – On invitation from Pinky Singh OAM, the Philippine Consulate and friends of the Consulate was invited to the Qld Multicultural Community Charitable Event held at Queensland Parliament house. This event brought together leaders, community members, and organizations to promote inclusivity, unity, and cross-cultural understanding within the state. David Crisafulli, the Leader…

29 June 2024 – Ipswich City Council celebrates the Philippines event at Ipswich City Council’s Administration Building at Nicholas Street, Ipswich with Philippine Rondalla Performing Arts Ensemble, Hiraya Dance Troupe and Philippines-Australia Multicultural Association Inc (PAMA). Special remarks were given by Councilor Marnie Doyle on behalf of Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, Philippine Honorary Consul Atty.…

29 June 2024 – Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (AWBT) to raise funds for Cancer Council Australia organized and hosted by Queensland Filipino Excellence Awards (QFEA) 2024 Nominee, Esther Wilson. Esther Wilson has been hosting morning teas to fundraise for Cancer Council Australia for 10 years in a row and was recently nominated for QFEA 2024…

25 June 2024 – Philippine Embassy of Canberra celebration of 126th Philippine Independence Day Reception at National Ballroom, Hotel Realm, Canberra hosted by Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Ma. Hellen De La Vega. The event was graced by Special Minister of State and Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell delivering…

16 June 2024 – Philippine Festival in celebration of Philippine Independence day at Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport on the Gold Coast presented by Filipino-Australian Community Gold Coast Inc and organized by the President of the organization, Mary Ann Boehme. Celebration of Filipino culture, with a vibrant array of activities including a mix of traditional…

9 June 2024 – Annual Barrio Fiesta Brisbane Inc celebrating 126 years of Philippine Independence and celebrating cultural diversity at Rocklea showgrounds, Brisbane. Barrio Fiesta Brisbane’s theme for Philippine Independence day was ‘Mahal Kita Pilipinas’ (we love the Philippines). Barrio Fiesta’s program included many cultural performing artists ranging from traditional and modern dance, live bands,…

8 June 2024 – Pilipino Australian Social Club Inc (PASOC) celebration of Philippine Independence day with a dinner dance at Newnham Hotel, Upper Mount Gravatt. The event showcased performances of traditional folk dance, singing as well as the live band of Fire and Rain. PASOC also also inducted new committee officers, was graced by Logan…

7 June 2024 – Attendance by Honorary Consul Officer Edgardo (Alex) Aclan on behalf of Consul Atty. Sheryll Gabutero to ‘Resistance and Resilience: In conversation with Her Excellency Daw Zin Mar Aung’ Union Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar. Presented by the University of Queensland’s Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility…