Education is the biggest investment from Australia to the Philippines: Consul General Gary Domingo

The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne was among this year's organisers for the 2025 ASEAN Networking Day in Melbourne in cooperation with the City of Melbourne, Consulate General of Malaysia in Melbourne and Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne.

Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, headed by Hon Jesus Domingo (third from left), joined this year's ASEAN Networking day hosted by the City of Melbourne, in partnership with the Consulate General of Malaysia in Melbourne, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne. This year's discussion focused on Economic opportunities with ASEAN in sustainability and the green economy. Also present was Janeca Gross (second from left), Vice President and Victoria Director, Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC). Credit: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• Consul General Jesus 'Gary' Domingo is the current Consul General of the Philippines in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
• The event commemorated the 58th anniversary of ASEAN. This year, ASEAN is chaired by Malaysia.
• Consul General Gary Domingo acknowledged the immense contribution of the Filipinos working in the healthcare, hosipitality and entertainment, arts and science sector in Victoria.

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