Meet the Filipino Australia Awards scholars giving back to their communities and agencies in the Philippines

Notable Australia Awards alumni Cecilia Alaban, Roy Ponce and Dionisa Arola. Credit: Supplied by Dionisa Arola, Cecilia Alaban, and Roy Ponce

In Usap Tayo, the contributions of Filipino scholars who utilised their Australian education to implement positive changes in education, health, and other sectors in the Philippines were discussed.

Australia Awards provides Filipinos the opportunity to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees at premier Australian universities with comprehensive financial support.
The program aims to bolster bilateral ties between Australia and the Philippines while addressing critical development needs in local communities.
Notable alumni such as Dionisa Arola, Cecilia Alaban, and Roy Ponce serve as inspirations through their Re-entry Action Plans (REAP) designed for national development.

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