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Philippine Consulate PERTH

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 408 301 038

Address: 275 Stirling Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: www.philembassy.org.au/offices/perth-wa

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25.01.2022 AUSTRALIA PHILIPPINES BUSINESS COUNCIL WA’s VP, MICHAEL GILLIS, hosted a Business & Breakfast event with focus on the Philippines, attended by various business owners. LOUISA COTTER was there.

25.01.2022 My team’s arrival in Karratha and being welcomed by HON KEVIN MICHEL, Member of Parliament for the Pilbara, and the local Filipino Community leader, MARS.

24.01.2022 To SME’s who wish to invest in the Philippines, this is your opportunity to assess the capability of the Philippines to provide you with trade opportunities.

24.01.2022 Philippine Airlines will be mounting special flights from Australia to Manila this December! These special flights will only carry Filipino nationals/Philippine... passport holders and their foreign spouse and children (in line with Philippine entry restrictions). For the complete list of travel requirements, please see: https://www.philippineairlines.com//covid-/arrivingintheph Book your flights now by clicking the registration link below: https://tinyurl.com/MNLSpecialFlight

24.01.2022 I am going with 9 of my friends.

23.01.2022 We are proud to have a proactive real estate industry leader join our volunteer team! Welcome, Roni Nelson!

23.01.2022 PUBLIC ADVISORY Updates on the Temporary Travel Restrictions for Inbound and Outbound Passengers as of 10 January 2021. Please be guided accordingly.

23.01.2022 Supporting the CONSULATE GENERAL of MALAYSIA in a joint celebration of Malaysian and WA heritage featuring Malaysian Batik and Aboriginal artworks. Thanks for inviting us, Consul General Ahmad Fikri.

22.01.2022 https://www.philembassy.org.au//cultural-center-of-the-phi

21.01.2022 Annabelle Adal has joined our Monday and Wednesday volunteer teams. She is the eloquent person who greets you when you ring us.

21.01.2022 KARRATHA: North West Shelf Karratha Gas Plant (Woodside) visit with HON. KEVIN MICHEL, MLA, Member for Pilbara and my team: MARINO SALINAS, VICKI WOTHERSPOON, EDDIE & PRECY MAGTUTO, ERIC & WENDIE ALMEN and CONCHITA BLOUBIN, with MARS

21.01.2022 Philippine Airlines has revised our flight schedule from Australia to Manila this January 2021. These special flights will only carry Filipino nationals/Philipp...ine passport holders and their foreign spouse and children (in line with Philippine entry restrictions). For the complete list of travel requirements, please see: https://www.philippineairlines.com//covid-/arrivingintheph Book your flights now by clicking the registration link below: https://tinyurl.com/AU-PHFlight May we kindly request each passenger to only register once to avoid duplication.

20.01.2022 https://www.philembassy.org.au//virtual-tour-of-museo-kord

20.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to FACPI for a well-attended GATSBY NIGHT of dancing to a live band, dressing-up, and catching up with Seniors and not-so-Seniors.

20.01.2022 At 12:01am tonight, travellers to Western Australia from interstate will no longer need to meet an exemption category, however they will be required to meet a n...umber of conditions to enter our State. Failure to adhere to those conditions or providing false information upon entry to Western Australia will result in fines of up to $50,000 or even jail time. Tonight, the G2G Pass system will change over to the new declaration system. Travellers to Western Australia will need to complete a declaration stipulating they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms. They will also need to declare they haven’t travelled to New South Wales or Victoria OR they haven’t knowingly come into contact with someone from those jurisdictions in the past 14 days. Once interstate travellers arrive at the airport, they will be processed, undergoing a health screening and temperature test. All travellers should be prepared to take a COVID-19 test at our newly established Perth Airport COVID Clinics, if deemed necessary by a health clinician. Travellers coming from New South Wales or Victoria, or who have been in close contact with someone from those States, will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days in a suitable premise. In addition, they will also need to take a COVID-19 test on Day 11, before they can come out of quarantine. We know these ongoing controls won't be convenient. There will be delays at the airport. The process may be frustrating for many people. But if you are coming to WA, we ask for your patience and understanding. These controls are in place to protect everyone, including your friends and family here in WA - and they are all in place based on our expert health advice.

20.01.2022 Thank you Reynaldo Padernilla of Philippine Community Herald WA

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20.01.2022 https://www.philembassy.org.au//ph-ambassador-and-australi

20.01.2022 PEEL MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC and MANDURAH FILIPINO SPORTS CLUB INC’s joint Christmas celebration supported by MELISSA’s SUPERMARKET, the PENAFRANCIA GROUP..., HARVEY FILIPINO COMMUNITY GROUP, PHILIPPINES NEWS PERTH’s NEIL BRAVO, FACI’s VICKI WOTHERSPOON, and the local government, led by MAYOR RHYS WILLIAMS. See more

19.01.2022 Philippine Consul in Perth Atty Virma Symons graces the annual Perth Pinoy-aus Sports Club Inc (PEPSCI) Awards Night. She shared her thoughts on the value of sp...orts to the biggest Pinoy sports club in Perth. The event was also attended by the supporters of PEPSCI Melissa's Filipino Shop, Filipino Dream Homes and FCCWA, among others. PEPSCI chairman Gil Mangoba lauded the players, tournament commissioners and sponsors for their participation and support. #pinoynewsperth #imagesbyneilbravo Philippine Consulate PERTH Presidential Communications (Government of the Philippines) PSC (Philippine Sports Commission)

19.01.2022 LOST & FOUND: Someone left a ring at the Philippine Consulate today, 18 November 2020. If it is yours, please contact us on 0408301038 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

18.01.2022 On behalf of the Philippine Consulate Team and the Filipino Community of Western Australia, we would all like to wish our Honorary Consul, Virma Symons a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! May all life blessings be yours, on your birthday and always.

18.01.2022 Philippine Airlines has amended our flight schedule from Australia to Manila this January 2021 in compliance to new travel restrictions being implemented from D...ecember 30, 2020 to January 15, 2021. Special flights from December 30, 2020 to January 15, 2021 will only carry Filipino nationals/Philippine passport holders in line with Philippine entry restrictions. For the complete list of travel requirements, please see: https://www.philippineairlines.com//covid-/arrivingintheph Book your flights now by clicking the registration link below: https://tinyurl.com/AU-PHFlight May we kindly request each passenger to only register once to avoid duplication.

18.01.2022 SPORTS NEWS: Buckets still undefeated in Mandurah hoopfest By NEIL BRAVO Standings:... Buckets: 6-0 (+105) Pirates: 5-1 (+63) Kaizen: 4-2 (+47) Hoonigan: 3-3 (+30) Hotshots: 3-3 (-8) Jaguars: 2-4 (-66) Atomic: 1-5 (-94) FCG: 0-6 (-111) League-leading Buckets continued its winning ways with their sixth straight win in the 2020 Mandurah Filipino Sports Club Inc. Summer League basketball tournament at the Halls Head Recreation Centre in Mandurah. The Buckets steamrolled past the Hotshots 59-44 behind the explosive performance of CJ Dutton who fired from all cylinders with a game-high 24 points. The Buckets are on top of the standings after Week 6 with a perfect 6-0 win-loss record. The Hotshots dropped to 3-3 and no. 5 in the standings. The Pirates kept second place overall after notching their fifth win against against the Jaguars 73-64. Jeric Placente had 23 points to lead the Pirates who now tote a 5-1 card. The Jags dropped to 2-4. Harvey Kaizan improved to 4-2 after taking down the cellar-dwelling FCG Warriors 95-56. Jake Pino led the scoring with 18 markers. Hoonigan took fourth place in the leaderboard after hacking out a 64-47 triumph over Atomic. They were paced by Justin Balingcogan with 12 points. The games resume today (December 6) for Week 7 action. #pinoynewsperth Mandurah Filipino Sports Club Incorporated Philippine Consulate PERTH Virma Symons Lawrence Mikhael Sanchez Ned Villacencio Erza Villacencio

17.01.2022 KARRATHA: Sundowner with the local community and business leaders hosted by HON. KEVIN MICHEL and YARA PILBARA. Among those in attendance: Murujuga Aborigina...l Corporation’s PETER JEFFRIES, YARA’s Manager for Capital Projects, BRIAN HOWARTH, and MARK BRADLEY (who used to work in the Philippines at Malampaya Gas Field in Palawan), SHAUN PIKOR of Rio Tinto, Pilbara Development Commission’s Director for Regional Development, MICHAEL HEAP, Velocity Motel and Bistro’s GM, BARRY HARRISON, RetraVision’s franchisee, Mr LEVISSIANOS with his son, Nicholas, SAVING ANIMAL’s Founder, SUE HEDLEY, McDONALD’s franchisee, CLAYTON McINTOSH and his Filipino staff, and many more, with my team: MARINO, VICKI, ED & PRECY, ERIC & WENDIE, CHIT & MARS. Thanks to Hon KEVIN MICHEL for making this happen, and my team for coming to Karratha with me and supporting our outreach travels. See more

17.01.2022 Congratulations to the FILIPINO AUSTRALIAN HEALTH WORKERS ASSOCIATION INC. for a hugely successful gala night, having the perfect guest of honour, HON. ROGER CO...OK, MLA, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Mental Health, who has been most visible on our TV screens for all the work he has done to make WA COVID-free and the envy of the world (alongside Premier McGowan). Congratulations to all the volunteers whose night it was. To the dancers who tirelessly rehearsed to make the night a unique cultural experience, and the executive committee and members of FAHWA who put 200% effort and planning into this event, thank you. We look forward to the next one.

17.01.2022 Party season everywhere... please don't forget to download this app if you are a guest and download and post the QR code to the venue if you are the host of the event! Have fun! Stay safe!

17.01.2022 The DEPARTMENT OF JOBS, TOURISM, SCIENCE & INNOVATION hosted the ASIA BUSINESS CAPABILITY WORKSHOP today, 23 November 2020. I was proud to be a Filipino. One ...of the photos shows some of the Filipino business owners in WA: PINOY FINANCE, CANNING VALE GROCERIES and NERI’s BAKESHOP, who attended the event. See more

17.01.2022 Bon voyage to our Filipino seafarers who are now aboard the vessel PATRICIA OLDENDORFF. May the Almighty God keep you safe.

17.01.2022 FILIPINO AUSTRALIAN CLUB OF PERTH CHRISTMAS PICNICthe many ways of celebrating Christmas, with lechon, of course!

16.01.2022 Despite the setbacks and challenges brought about by the pandemic, Manila continues to aspire in becoming a top tourist destination and an even more attractive global business location and resilient investment destination. In recent years, this metropolis has been home to many world-class gaming facilities with hotel, retail, dining, leisure and entertainment attractions. More sustainable urban developments have led to a better working and living atmosphere through self-sust...ained communities. Domestic travel is expected to lead the recovery of the country’s tourism industry. Join us on November 14, 2020 as five of the most notable speakers round up to talk about Manila’s growth story and its formidable potential as a global investment destination. Manila: A Global Prospect An Investor’s Summit November 14, 2020 | 7PM Manila Time Reserve your slot now by registering through this link: https://zoom.us//regi/tJYkf-iuqjkoH9RQZP-NF7fDcsmYU_2HTix1 #MWISummit #Manila #Philippines #RisePH CT Marketing & Research Dept. Kind regards, Ramon Ramajo Director - Memberships (Chair) Australia Philippines Business Council

15.01.2022 Mary Del Grospe is now a member of our Wednesday volunteer team. She patiently assists at reception and NBI identification authentication.

15.01.2022 Today we had the pleasure of welcoming the Philippines Consular General and her delegates to Murujuga. Thank you for visiting, we hope you enjoyed your experien...ce out on Murujuga Country and your Rock Art Tour at the new Nganjarli Viewing Platform. Kevin Michel MLA Philippine Consulate PERTH

15.01.2022 PORTRAITS OF STRENGTH. Somewhere between power and intelligence is a defining substance that elevates women beyond their raw existence. It’s called dedication. ...What I find in my viewfinder when I photograph Atty. Virma Symons, Philippine Consul for Perth, is a selfless down-to-earth woman. She wields power in a very unique way, unassuming yet bursting with confidence. The energy and substance radiate in the frame. What a joy and honor to have this privilege. #imagesbyneilbravo

15.01.2022 MEET & GREET in Kalgoorlie with NBI fingerprinting service. This event would not have been possible without the support of FATHER JEFFEY who conceptualised thi...s event. Father Jeffey worked with TEGFACI President Mabel Shanahan and other members of the Executive Committee (VP Annalisa Breven, Imelda Woodcock and Ninny Workman), supported by Rowena Monger, Gemma Drew, Father Brennan, Dr Alorro, Roma Darr and the other members of the Filipino Community in Kalgoorlie. Special thanks to JOHN BERNAL for the lechon. The Mayor of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, JOHN BOWLER, whose daughter-in-law has Filipino lineage, graced the event with his wife, Mary Anne. Hon KYRAN O’DONNELL, Member for Kalgoorlie, also attended with his lovely partner, Widi. I thank my team who traveled with me to Kalgoorlie and assisted me in our mobile NBI fingerprinting mission: MARINO SALINAS, VICKI WOTHERSPOON, CONCHITA BLOUBIN and JUN REYNALDO. Thanks to KENT RAPADA for providing us with the photocopier and for photocopying the documents for us. To those I did not mention by name, especially those who brought food, thank you so very much for supporting this event and making us feel welcome. Hanggang sa muli. Maraming salamat po.

15.01.2022 Thank you, FATBCP, for inviting me to your Christmas Party and Awards Night. I could not say NO as I was invited way back in Julyplenty of notice. Congratula...tions to the winners. I felt like a winner as I received a prize for participating in the parlour games. I enjoyed the intimate atmosphere and the warm welcome. See more

14.01.2022 FCCWA November Issue

13.01.2022 Thanks to AUSTRALIA PHILIPPINES BUSINESS COUNCIL (WA) Vice President, MICHAEL GILLIS, for hosting a very informative seminar on Future Farming and Supply Chain ...Integrity with focus on the Philippines. The event was streamed live with online attendees from all over the world. The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Deputy Director DYLAN WALSH supported the event with his presence. See more

13.01.2022 FCCWA December Issue

13.01.2022 The Philippine Embassy in Australia Promotes Calamansi as Wonder Fruit of the Philippines. The Philippine Embassy in Australia in collaboration with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines and The Entrée Pinays launched "The Calamansi Story" video to promote calamansi as a wonder fruit of the Philippines. The Philippines is one of the largest exporters of calamansi globally. In "The Calamansi Story" video, The Entrée Pinays share their perspective on how calamansi repres...ents a story of lives and livelihoods and how it has become a living connection for Filipinos in Australia to their Motherland. The video was first shown in Canberra during the Filipino Christmas Dinner at Pialligo Estate on 09 December 2020. Fides Santos-Arguelles, co-founder of The Entrée Pinays, shows how to prepare two simple dishes, kinilaw na hipon (cured prawns) and pineapple mojito punch which highlight the unique flavor and versatility of calamansi. Calamansi concentrate is available in specialty stores around Australia. The Entrée Pinays is a group of enterprising Filipina-Australians working together to bring Filipino cuisine, culture and community to the hearts and minds of Australians. Watch the video at the Cultural Gallery through the link: https://cultural.philembassy.org.au

13.01.2022 OFW TOWN HALL GOES TO AUSTRALIA! Samahan ang tambalang Usec Sarah at Usec Ernie na kumustahin ang mga Pinoy sa Australia para sa next episode ng OFW TOWN HALL s...a Thursday, 5 November 2020 sa oras na 3:00 p.m. (Manila time) o 6:00 p.m. (Canberra time). Kita kits, mga kabayan! #OFWHelp #DFAinACTION #WeHealAsOnePH

13.01.2022 This is our WA COVID-19 update for Wednesday, 14 October 2020. ---- - Current cases ... The Department of Health has reported one new case of COVID-19 in Western Australia overnight. The confirmed case is a female in her 20s who travelled to Perth from England. She is in hotel quarantine in Perth. The State now has a total of 704 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are 19 active cases being monitored and 676 people have recovered from the virus in WA. There have been 454,044 COVID-19 tests performed in WA. Of those tested, 77,482 were from regional WA. ---- - Testing - Anyone in WA will now be assessed for a COVID-19 test if they present with ANY of the following: - present with a fever of 37.5C or above - have had a fever in the last few days (for example, night sweats or chills), without a known source - have acute respiratory symptoms (for example, coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat) - acute loss of smell or taste If you have these symptoms, please get tested, and help us identify every case of COVID-19 in WA as early as possible. 10 COVID clinics are now operational visit https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/COVID-clinics to find your local COVID clinic or other testing locations. In other regional areas, people should go to a public hospital, health service or remote health clinic. Please call ahead if you are concerned that you have contracted COVID-19. Patients will be assessed and where appropriate tested, provided with appropriate information and referred for further medical treatment if necessary. Those individuals who are tested and well enough to return home, will be asked to self-isolate while they await test results. Anyone who is confirmed to have COVID-19, who does not require hospitalisation will be required to stay in self-isolation as instructed by the public health team. ---- - Closure of the WA border Western Australia's borders are closed to travel from interstate. - Changes to quarantine requirements for Victorian arrivals - Arrivals to Western Australia who have been in Victoria in the previous two weeks will be allowed to complete self-quarantine, instead of in a hotel, where that is possible. The limited exemption categories for Victorian arrivals still continues to apply and they will continue to be subject to mandatory COVID-19 tests on arrival and on day 11 of their quarantine. The number of exemptions are significantly reduced, meaning only specific essential workers, transport and freight workers and those persons approved by the State Emergency Coordinator, on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, will be permitted to enter WA from Victoria. Currently for all other states and territories, except Victoria, an exempt traveller who will be allowed into our State, must perform one of the following functions: - Health services - Emergency services - Transport, freight and logistics - Specialists skills, not available in WA, for industry or business continuity; - National or State security and governance; and - Courts and judicial services. There are also exemptions for FIFO workers and their families, however strict 14-day quarantine measures will need to be followed, when they first enter the State. Further exemptions will also apply on compassionate grounds - including urgent and essential medical treatment, visiting a relative who has suffered a serious medical episode, or whose death is imminent, and to attend a funeral. More information and a list of exemptions can be found at www.wa.gov.au/covid19 If you are aware of someone breaching a requirement to self-isolate - please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or WA Police on 131 444. ---- Official information regarding COVID-19 in Western Australia - www.wa.gov.au/covid19 Information on WA's roadmap for easing restrictions - www.wa.gov.au/covid19roadmap WA Department of Health information www.healthywa.wa.gov.au National Coronavirus Helpline 1800 020 080 WA COVID-19 health and information and advice - 13 COVID (13 26843) Smartraveller information regarding travel advice for Australians - www.smartraveller.gov.au

13.01.2022 A very inspiring true-to-life account worth sharing.

12.01.2022 MFSCI 2020 Summer League swings into action By NEIL BRAVO The Mandurah Filipino Sports Club Inc. (MFSCI) Summer League 2020 reeled off on Sunday, October 25, at... the Halls Head Community Recreation Centre in Mandurah. This year's summer sports spectacle for Perth-based Pinoys attracted a field of 24 teams who will vie for honours in men's basketball and women's and mixed volleyball. MFSCI president Vic Bataller officially opened the sportsfest witnessed by special guests Virginia Pitts of Peel Multicultural Association, Charlie of Mandurah Volleyball Association and Vickee Wotherspoon of the Philippine Consulate Office representing Consul Virma Symons. Sunday's opening was highlighted by the traditional parade of teams and high-energy entertainment from Deniel Sarmiento, Pilipinas Got Talent 2016 finalist, Asia’s Got talent 2017 semi-finalist and a member of the renowned G-Force dance group. Also lighting up the mood in the curtain-raiser were performers Andi, Denise and Freya and duo of Share and Troy. Belo led the recital of the Oath of Sportsmanship. Hot Shots ran away with the special prizes on opening day with the team winning best team attendance and muse Aiko adjudged as best muse. Providing support to the sportsfest are sponsors Shoutout Digital, Iremit, Resolve Finance, Homebuyers Center, AMPS, and Skill Select Strategies. Sports Comissioner Lawrence Sanchez thanks all participants and sponsors in his closing speech. Events coordinator Ned Villacencio hosted the opening program. The current set of MFSCI Officers are Vicente Bataller (president), Lito Garcia (vice president), Carmen O’bien (treasurer), Tiny Castro (assistant treasurer), Erza Villacencio (secretary), Odezza Garcia (assistant secretary), Lawrence Sanchez and Janray Lladas (basketball commissioners), Stephanie Lim and Tom Beronilla (volleyball commissioners). Shortly after the opening program, the teams plunged into action in basketball and volleyball. Games will be played every Sundays.

11.01.2022 A full afternoon of a showcase of multicultural youth talent hosted by the WESTERN AUSTRALIA MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC. We are one, but we are many, and f...rom all the lands on Earth we come. This event was sponsored by Mayor DAN BULL’s City of Bayswater. ANIKA JOY CAYAGO represented the Philippine youth and did a powerful rendition of Lipad ng Pangarap dedicated to the Philippine Overseas Workers. JOANNA FOX, our very own, was one of 2 emcees. PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO! See more

11.01.2022 Perth Pinoys and Aussie mates, make a difference on 27th December 2020. Let’s do our share to bring smiles to our kababayans back home. DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE POLICY, user claims no ownership of soundtracks used in this video.

11.01.2022 TRAVEL ADVISORY as at 1 January 2021.

11.01.2022 MEET & GREET: I finally got the chance to meet @Danny Langcay, Head of the FILIPINO AUSTRALIAN MASONIC CLUB, INC, together with Noel Castillo, who is currently with the WA Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to Marino Salinas and Ed Magtuto for the introduction.

11.01.2022 Yesterday the #oldgaolroebourne was privileged to host a visit from the Philippine Consulate PERTH and Kevin Michel MLA . We appreciate your interest and taking... time to find out more about the history of our little town. Thanks to Roebourne Heritage Group Inc. members Dave Baessler, Gary & Sue Thompson and Vice Chair Tina Nevill for coming and promoting the importance of sharing the stark and confronting truth that needs to be told rather than forgotten yet, in spite of what the old Gaol represents, the fact that our Roebourne community is growing and moving forward together. Great things happen when people work together with a common passion and purpose. Last but not least, I can't do what I do without the support and encouragement of my wonderful husband Noel. I love doing life with you. What an adventure it is xoxo #heritagebuilding #Roebourne #destination_pilbara #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #australiasnorthwest #epicpilbara #wanderoutyonder #justanotherdayinwa #NWBucketlist #karrathaiscalling #pilbaraheritage See more

10.01.2022 PH Consulate Office outreach mission goes to Karratha By NEIL BRAVO The Philippine Consulate Office continues its outreach mission with a visit to Karratha in ...the Pilbara region. Philippine Consular General Atty. Virma Symons and her team embarked on its recent visit to Filipino communities leaving Perth last Friday (October 30, 2020). Consul Symons team was composed of Marina Salinas, Vicki Wotherspoon, Eddie and Precie Magtuto, Eric and Wednie Almen and Conchita Bloubin. Consul Symon's team was joined by Member of the Parliament for Pilbara Kevin Michel, MLA. Karratha is a city in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, adjoining the port of Dampier. It was established in 1968 to accommodate the processing and exportation workforce of the Hamersley Iron mining company and, in the 1980s, the petroleum and liquefied natural gas operations of the North West Shelf Venture. The Karratha mission includes visits to Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, Karratha Gas Plant in the North West Shelf, KPG Visitor Center in Woodside, Yara Ammonia Plant, Rio Tinto Seven Mile Facility, Roeburne, Ganalis Centre, Cossack and Dampier. The Consulate team will hold Meet and Greet with the local Filipino Community and will conduct processing of fingerprinting and authentication of identity to support the NBI clearance application, and consularisation of documents such as special power of attorney. #pinoynewsperth #pinoylifeperth

10.01.2022 https://www.philembassy.org.au//ph-issued-premyo-bonds-to-

10.01.2022 ILONGGO GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY. It does not matter how far in the world you go, as long as you know how to find your way back home. To me, this is the next best thing to going home to my province in the Philippines.

10.01.2022 CONSULAR MOBILE MISSION TO KARRATHA: Thank you, Karratha, for supporting our Consular mobile mission. Only 10 people registered with us prior to the event, an...d I expected empty seats. But you surprised me with a big crowd. I wish to thank again the Hon. KEVIN MICHEL, MLA, Member for Pilbara, for welcoming us into Karratha, giving us the key to the heart of the Pilbara Iron Ore, Gas and Fertilizer operations, showing us the historical and sacred sites in the region, introducing us to the business leaders, and for devoting his 3 days to us. I thank the members of the Filipino Community in Karratha for preparing our meals and ferrying us around town: MARS, EVELYN, SHARON & RHEA, LARRY & GING, JAMAICA BLUE, and SANITA (who also allowed us to use her restaurant as our venue). Thanks to JOSEPH for lending us his photocopier. Special thanks to the members of the Port Hedland Filipino Community who drove to Karratha to support us: NENETH DUNN, CHERYL LEGUIN and JUDITH, ROGER & CHARRY SOLO, and others. Thanks to SHERYL and her husband, ERWIN DE LA CRUZ, for the rice cakes. Most of all, I thank the members of my team who flew to Karratha with me at their own cost: MARINO SALINAS, VICKI WOTHERSPOON, ED & PRECY MAGTUTO, ERIC & WENDIE ALMEN, and CONCHITA BLOUBIN. They were very efficient at processing fingerprinting and identity authentication for the NBI clearance applications, and have been with me through the highs and lows of my work. I would like to mention and thank MERVIN MATONDO who works behind the scenes, updating our online posts and disseminating the latest information; and ROGER ACACIO who helped me conceptualise our trade policies. MARAMING SALAMAT po sa inyong lahat. I would not have gone a 6th of the distance without your help. Hanggang sa muli!

09.01.2022 KARRATHA: YARA Ammonia Plant tour and lunch

08.01.2022 https://www.philembassy.org.au//2020-christmas-message-of-

07.01.2022 KARRATHA: Visit to RIO TINTO’s SEVEN MILE FACILITY with HON. KEVIN MICHEL and the Team

07.01.2022 CONSULAR CORPS WA working luncheon with Minister of Mines, Hon. BILL JOHNSTON, MLA.

07.01.2022 A birthday message from PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE. Happy birthday to our hardworking Honorary Consul Atty. Virma Symons!

05.01.2022 Ricafrente bags inaugural Perth Pinoy Tennis Open By NEIL BRAVO Jay-r Ricafrente cemented himself a place in the club history of Pinoy Perth Tennis Club after c...apturing the first ever Pinoy Perth Tennis Open title on Sunday, October 25, at the Bayview Geographe Resort Tennis Center in Busselton. Playing on grasscourt surface, Ricafrente neutralized Junly Jerez's aggressive net game with pin-point baseline forays mostly to the backhand side to win the singles title 8-4 in an exciting climax to the two-day netfest which served also as a tennis holiday for the Perth-based club. With Jerez retreating to a defensive mode throughout the match, Ricafrente relied on his steady baseline game to keep his rival at bay. Ricafrente's kick serves also gave him wide leverage and in the process gave up only one serve. The march to the title for Ricafrente was a rather breezy ride as he gave up only two games on the way to booking a finals ticket via a masterful 8-2 conquest of Rey Nuñez in the semis and an 8-0 shellacking of Paolo Molina in the round of eight. Jerez reached the championship after beating JC Sayasa in the other semifinals with the same scoreline and Marvin "Nadal" Akip 8-1 in the quarterfinals. Sharing the limelight with Ricafrente are Stefer Yap and club organizer-administrator Akip who took the doubles title earlier on Saturday. The Yap-Akip duo turned back the hard-fighting tandem of Ricafrente and Paolo Molina in the finals 8-6. Yap and Akip wore down the pair of Regan de Ocampo and Bernard Cabrera 8-4 to advance to the finals while Ricafrente and Molina survived Jerez and Edgar Geronimo 8-6 in the other doubles semis tussle. Pinoy Perth Tenis Club was formed this year and has since grown to 16 active members. The club plays regularly at Gosnells Tennis Club and Jandakot Hall in Cockburn Central. #pinoynewsperth #pinoylifeperth #perthisok

05.01.2022 To our dear Pinoys in Perth. Let’s make our Christmas more meaningful especially in this challenging times. Save the date and help save lives. 27 December, Sun...day @ Swan Italian Sporting Club, Perth May we be reminded that Christ Jesus is the main reason for this holiday season. Watch out for more information leading up to this fantastic concert for a cause. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Produced by Neil Bravo for #BANGONPILIPINAS Philippines News PERTH Philippine Consulate PERTH Virma Symons #imagesbyneilbravo Melissa's Filipino Shop Images by Neil Bravo (Disclaimer: User claims no ownership of images used in the video. This video is produced for charity purposes)

04.01.2022 As of this morning, after 222 days, Western Australia’s hard border arrangements are no longer in place. We have now cautiously and safely transitioned to our c...ontrolled interstate border regime, which are still strict and unprecedented controls that will continue to protect us all. While the hard border has played a crucial role in keeping our State safe and stopping the spread of COVID-19, I know that it has been very difficult for many WA families. I understand how hard it has been to be separated from your loved ones - I wish I could have seen my elderly parents who live in New South Wales. But to anyone who has been in this situation, I’d just like to say this: I couldn’t be more proud of how WA has responded to this incredibly difficult year. When we look back at this unprecedented time in our lives, you can all reflect on the role you played to protect our State, our friends, our neighbours and our livelihoods. Everyone has had to make sacrifices, and some have had to sacrifice more than others. Ultimately though, those sacrifices made Western Australia the envy of the world and put our State in an incredible position for the future. In the coming weeks, thousands of WA families will finally be reunited. I also know that some of you may not be able to travel across at this stage, particularly if you are unable to quarantine for the required time for travellers from NSW or Victoria. Like all of you, I’m hopeful that the rapidly improving situations in those States may well mean that we’re able to provide more good news for those families in the near future. But I will also say this: Whatever decisions we make from here, as with all decisions we’ve made to this point, will only be made in line with the expert health advice. If that means reimposing hard border restrictions, I will not hesitate to take that step. We won’t let our guard down we just can’t afford to become complacent.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Melissa Aguasa, Neil Bravo, Trina Lim-Que, Art Soriano, FAHWA, PEPSCI, Dulce Bonga, Dale Laput and the rest of Mel’s team for putting togethe...r a hugely successful concert for a cause, organised in just less than 3 weeks. The Filipino talent is world-class: June Oronce, Sheena Reyes, Louisa Escoton, Pabida, Joanna and Mark, Popsicle Toes, 4 of Us, Maurice Marcelo and many more. To the 500 or more members of the audience who supported this cause, you will make a huge difference in the lives of a lot of people in the Philippines. See more

04.01.2022 Diplomatic Consular Corps visit to the HARRY PERKINS INSTITUTE and TELETHON KIDS INSTITUTE upon the invitation of Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, represented by Deputy Director DYLAN WALSH

03.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to PEPSCI for holding a successful Season 11 Awards Night. The Executive Committee (GIL MANGOBA, PETER MANLAPAZ, AMADO FULLEROS, JONATHAN HIPE,... CARISSA BRILLANTES & OFILIA LEADBEATER) and members have to be commended for encouraging and recognising sportsmanship and excellence in sports, supported by MELISSA’s SUPERMARKET and FILIPINO DREAM HOMES. The event was fast-paced, thanks to the host of the program, NEIL BRAVO. To all the participants of the Season 11 Games, and the Awardees, CONGRATULATIONS! See more

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03.01.2022 PRESS RELEASE 29 December 2020 BI to implement extension of travel ban amid new COVID-19 strain... The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced on Tuesday the restriction of passengers from 20 countries as an additional measure to limit the spread of the reported new variant of the COVID-19 virus. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the travel restriction was a result of an order from Malacanang extending the travel ban from those coming from the United Kingdom, as well as expanding the scope to include 19 other countries. It can be recalled that flights from the UK have been suspended since December 24. Said suspension has been extended until January 15, 2021. Consequently, passengers coming from the said country, as well as those who have been there 14 days prior, are temporarily barred from entry to the Philippines. Said suspension, the BI said, included transiting passengers. "The latest order from Malacanang expands this to 19 other countries," said Morente. "Effective midnight of December 30 to January 15, foreigners coming from and transiting through the 19 countries, as well as those who traveled there 14 days prior, will also not be allowed entry," he stated. The list includes Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Australia, Israel, The Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR, Switzerland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Lebanon, Singapore, Sweden, South Korea, South Africa, Canada, and Spain. Morente further discussed that passengers who are already in transit and are arriving before December 30 at 12:01AM from the 19 areas specified, including those passengers who have been in said countries within 14 days immediately preceding their arrival in the Philippines, shall be referred to the port's one stop shop to undergo RT-PCR testing and an absolute facility-based 14-day quarantine period. Outbound travel, according to the BI, remains subject to existing protocols of both the Philippines and the destination country. The move to implement restrictions followed after the new strain of virus that was first discovered in the United Kingdom has been reported to be more contagious than other COVID-19 variants. #BeatCOVID19 #WeHealAsOne

03.01.2022 Philippines News Perth is now online. Let us support our local media personalities such as Neil Bravo. Neil is not just a good writer but also an eloquent sportscaster and program host. His work is fast-paced and his visuals are high-definition glossy. Neil also does event production and is one of the best in his field, having started his media career in advertising.

02.01.2022 KARRATHA FIRST STOP: paying our respects to the traditional owners of the land, and their leaders, past, present and emerging.

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01.01.2022 Thank you Mr. Reynaldo Padernilla.