Philippine Consulate General in Sydney NSW

12/06/2026

Message from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the occasion of the 128th Anniversary of Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

12/06/2026

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11/06/2026

PH EMBASSY, CONSULATE IN SYDNEY COMMEMORATE 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE WITH FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN BATHURST

SYDNEY, 06 June 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra, led by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales, and the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney, led by Consul General Greg Marie C. Mariño, joined the Filipino community in Bathurst in commemorating the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence through the annual flag-raising ceremony and fellowship gathering organized by the Filipiniana Friends Group of Bathurst and Central West (FFGBCW).

The celebration was also attended by Hon. Paul Toole MP, State Member for Bathurst; Councillor Robert Taylor, Mayor of Bathurst; and members of the Knights of Rizal – Sydney, headed by Sir Francis de los Santos, alongside Filipino-Australian community members from Bathurst and the surrounding Central West region.

Following the flag-raising ceremony, guests gathered at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. John Parish Hall for a cultural program and community salu-salo that highlighted community spirit and patriotism. The festivities included a ceremonial cake-cutting and an exchange of gifts between the Philippines and the City of Bathurst, represented by Ambassador Morales and Mayor Taylor, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the Filipino community and their local Australian partners.

The event reflected the continued commitment of Filipinos in regional New South Wales to preserving Philippine traditions, celebrating national milestones, and strengthening ties with their Australian communities.END

09/06/2026

05/06/2026

PH CONSULATE ENGAGES AFCS ON EXPANDING FILIPINO-FOCUSED COMMUNITY SERVICES IN AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY, 04 June 2026 - Consul General Greg Marie C. Mariño welcomed representatives from the Australian-Filipino Community Services (AFCS): CEO Corina Dutlow and Community Social Worker Jamie Lalwet at the Consulate, during AFCS’ participation at the International Dementia Conference 2026 in Sydney.

They discussed the work that AFCS has done to provide culturally appropriate aged care and community support for Filipino-Australians in Victoria as well as the avenues for collaboration considering the positive outlook for expanding these services to the FIlipino Community in New South Wales. END

02/06/2026

ARMIDALE, 23 May 2026 - The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney conducted its first Consular Outreach Mission for the year in Armidale, New South Wales on 23 May 2026.

The outreach mission served Filipinos from Armidale and neighboring towns, providing convenient access to essential consular services without the need to travel to Sydney. The initiative also featured the participation of the Migrant Workers Office in Canberra which extended assistance and services to members of the Filipino community.

The consular team, headed by Vice Consul Diana Marie D. Jimenez-Leomo, provided services for passport renewal, civil registration, notarials, and NBI fingerprinting. Vice Consul Jimenez-Leomo also administered the Oath of Allegiance to applicants who retained or reacquired their Philippine citizenship under the country’s dual citizenship law.

In addition to frontline services, members of the consular team responded to various queries concerning consular processes and dual citizenship concerns, further assisting members of the community in navigating government services abroad.

The outreach mission, held in cooperation with the Filipino Association of Armidale Inc. (FAARM), forms part of the Consulate’s continuing efforts to make essential services more accessible to Filipinos residing in regional and remote areas of New South Wales. Community members expressed appreciation for the conduct of the outreach, underscoring the importance of initiatives that strengthen the Consulate’s engagement with Filipinos across Australia.

Armidale, located in the New England High Country approximately 480 kilometers north of Sydney, serves as a major regional hub in northern New South Wales and is home to a growing Filipino community. Many Filipinos in the area are employed in the health, meat processing, automotive, and information technology sectors. END

27/05/2026

SYDNEY, 26 May 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney, led by newly-arrived Consul General Greg Marie C. Mariño, attended a reception celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC) at the historic New South Wales Parliament House. The event, headlined by NSW Minister for Trade Anoulack Chanthivong MP and NSW Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines co-chairs Tim James MP and Stephen Bali MP, highlighted five decades of enduring friendship, partnerships, regional cooperation and bilateral trade and investment relations between Australia and the Philippines.

Consul General Mariño, in her remarks, noted that APBC’s 50th anniversary is particularly meaningful because it coincides with another important milestone – the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Australia. The Consul General acknowledged the valuable support of APBC, as they work with the Consulate, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, and the Philippine Department of Tourism in advancing Philippine economic diplomacy over the past years.

The program brought together the APBC leadership, diplomatic officials, government representatives, and industry partners, reflecting on the Council’s decades-long commitment in cultivating strong and lasting partnerships between Australia and the Philippines. END