The Embassy is monitoring the situation following #EarthquakeAbra and keeping contact with Philippine government and partners to assess needs. Australia is prepared to respond if required. #EarthquakePH
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Please continue to follow the work of the Australian Ambassador on Twitter. We are looking forward to welcoming 🇦🇺 Ambassador-designate to 🇵🇭 HK Yu.
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It has been an honour serving as Australia’s Ambassador to the Philippines for the past 3.5 years. Though sad to be ending my posting, I know that I am leaving behind a bilateral relationship brought more closer by friendship, mutual respect and trust.
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My time as Ambassador to the Philippines may be coming to a close, but the Mateship and Bayanihan between our two countries continues.
Catch my final interview with on ANC’s Headstart: youtube.com/watch?v=8LcZsh
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Very honoured to be recognised by #UNCT and for Australia’s work in the Philippines. Australia is fully committed in supporting joint programmes as we continue to live out our traditions of #mateshipandbayanihan
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Insightful discussion with Secretary Erwin Tulfo on the future direction for 🇵🇭 social protection and how 🇦🇺 can continue our partnership in advancing the welfare of Filipinos.
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Delighted to be hosted by VP-Secretary Sara Z. Duterte at . Great opportunity to discuss priorities for 🇵🇭 education and the value Australia's support can bring. Looking forward to continuing our strong partnership in advancing education quality. #sulongedukalidad
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Today marks the 6th Anniversary of the South China Sea arbitral award. It's as important as ever the parties abide by the decision. Respect for international law, including #UNCLOS, is fundamental to peace, prosperity and stability in our region.
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The Australian Governor-General met President Marcos at Malacañang Palace following the inauguration. It was a rewarding and substantive meeting between two committed Heads of State 🇦🇺🇵🇭.
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We welcome His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Australia’s Governor-General on his first visit to the Philippines. His visit for the President's inauguration underscores the importance Australia places on our #mateshipandbayanihan with the 🇵🇭.
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I am proud that Australia partnered with the EU to support and in providing birth certificates to 31,000 former combatants and their families.The #peace process is succeeding because of the tireless work of the #Bangsamoro people and 🇦🇺🇵🇭
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The Australian Embassy joined Pride 🏳️🌈 Festival at #QCMC to celebrate inclusivity, equality, diversity, and express solidarity with the Filipino LGBTI community. 🇦🇺 is committed to ensuring that LGBTI are entitled to the same human rights as everyone else. #AlabForLove #PridePH
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Last week’s 🇦🇺🇵🇭 Defence Cooperation Working Group brought together all major services and civilian defence sectors for two days of positive discussions. Thanks for hosting us - we look forward to the next year of Australia-Philippines defence engagement!
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Warm and festive atmosphere in Davao for the inauguration of Sara Duterte as 15th Vice President of the Philippines. Honoured to be part of it, and witness her passion for her country and the future. Australia is fully committed to our #mateshipandbayanihan 🇦🇺🇵🇭
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Had a warm and substantive discussion with the President-elect about taking forward our strong and longstanding relationship 🇦🇺 🇵🇭 including through our upgrade to a Strategic Partnership. Looking forward to doing even more together #mateshipandbayanihan
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Australia continues to work with to address the unique needs of women and girls during emergencies. We are providing a sea ambulance "Women’s Health on Water" for use during medical emergencies in Dinagat Islands. Part of our #mateshipandbayanihan for #OdettePH 🇦🇺🇵🇭
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Great to see the Joint Australian Training Team Philippines 🇦🇺🇵🇭 in action this week at Fort Magsaysay. A great example of how our deep and longstanding defence partnership continues to enhance mutual capabilities.
#mateshipandbayanihan
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Delighted to hear stories of how Male Champions of Change–Philippines and Filipino CEOs are leading by example and driving workplace gender equality in their respective companies. Learn more about MCC Philippines here: championsofchangecoalition.org/groups/male-ch
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Australia continues to work with the Philippine government to improve health information systems. I handed over to and 4,400 mobile tablets for use in remote communities to boost vaccine data management capacity.
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Happy to meet the Welcome Home Foundation Inc. in #Bacolod to learn how supports their programs, including education and livelihood, to help the deaf community. #mateshipandbayanihan
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Introducing Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong.
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On my first official visit to Southeast Asia, I wanted to share the new Australian Government’s aspirations for the region we share.
It’s a region I know well.
It’s the region I’m from.
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Madamo gid nga salamat #NegrosOccidental. Delighted to have visited the province to explore opportunities to deepen 🇦🇺🇵🇭 relations with government and business leaders, alumni, and other partners.
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I was incredibly pleased to see our longstanding cooperation with the Philippines on law of the sea training continue back in-person. Many thanks to the , #ANCORS presenters and enthusiastic participants for a great course. dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/dfa-r
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Honoured to be conferred the Order of Sikatuna by President Duterte at the Malacañan Palace; a recognition of the deep bonds between Australia and the Philippines. There is no doubt that our tradition of #mateshipandbayanihan will only grow stronger in the future.
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This month, visitors met LTGEN Canlas PAF; co-chaired with our first in-person defence dialogue with the 4th Air Staff Talks; and delivered a combat air control simulator to support training. #mateshipandbayanihan
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It was wonderful to celebrate #FilAussieDay with friends who have helped strengthen our 🇦🇺🇵🇭 ties in the spirit of #mateshipandbayanihan. Australia and the Philippines have remained resolute in supporting one another, as trusted friends do. mateshipandbayanihan.com/events-2/austr
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This week, we celebrate the deep and broad friendship between Australia and the Philippines, with our shared values of #mateshipandbayanihan binding us closer together. Don’t miss my column in
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I congratulate Ferdinand Marcos Jr on being elected President of the Philippines at the national elections on 9 May. Following the 75th anniversary of Australia-Philippines relations last year, we look forward to continuing to advance our long-standing friendship.
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We congratulate the Philippines on the holding of its national elections yesterday. We look forward to working with the next President, Vice-President and all the officials democratically elected by the Philippine people. #mateshipandbayanihan
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🇦🇺 congratulates the Supreme Court on the launch of the Bench Book for Family Courts, a comprehensive guide on the different aspects of the family law to further protect children against abuses and exploitation. We are proud to have supported this project through
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Championing the best interests and welfare of children, the Supreme Court launches the Bench Book for Family Courts.
READ: sc.judiciary.gov.ph/26273/
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🇦🇺 is committed in ensuring that life-saving vaccines reach those who need them the most. Australia is working with and in expanding 🇵🇭 capacity to deliver COVID-19 vaccines and support long-term immunisation in remote areas. #WorldImmunisationWeek
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Great to be back in Leyte and see how 🇦🇺 education support is having a positive impact post-pandemic. Also exploring new areas for further engagement, including scholarships and geothermal energy!
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Great to visit beautiful Biliran province 🇵🇭 and see how Australia is supporting local communities through reforestation and job and income creation for women-led small farming businesses. #FPSDC
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On #AnzacDay we remember not only the service personnel who fought and fell at Gallipoli but all those Australians and Kiwis who have served our countries in times since, to preserve our values and way of life in the cause of peace. #LestWeForget
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🇦🇺🇵🇭 are maritime nations and we have a long-standing partnership in protecting the marine environment. On #EarthDay2022, I highlight our support to the Philippines to develop its marine resources sustainably and increase civil-maritime capabilities:
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Australia and the Philippines continue to strengthen our aviation security collaboration. Recently I handed over to USec Raul del Rosario aviation security software to help security screeners detect prohibited items in air cargo. mateshipandbayanihan.com/media-statemen
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