Ambassador De La Vega meets with Australian Ministers

Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega has been actively speaking with various Australian Ministers to advance bilateral relations and strengthen trade relations.

Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega has been in discussions with various cabinet members of the Federal Government including Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Andrew Giles MP, where they discussed updates on the Australian visa system (also in the photo, left Philippine Embassy Consul General Aian Caringal) Credit: Philippine Embassy in Australia

Key Points

• She has met with Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles MP and discussed updates on the Australian visa system
• Australia is currently experiencing labour shortage; many skilled workers in the country are from the Philippines
• In strengthening trade relations between the Philippines and Australia, Ambassador De La Vega met with Minister for Trade Don Farrell and Assistant Minister for Trade and Manufacturing Tim Ayres

Pasko sa Canberra at the Philippine Embassy grounds is set for December 4 , while many Filipinos are eager for the return of the Simbang Gabi (Midnight Mass) to be led by two Filipino priests in Canberra, Fr Anthony Riosa and Fr Loi Viovicencio.