Philippine Consulate Western Australia

19/10/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONORARY CONSUL MELISSA DALISAY AGUASA! 🎂💐

Today, we celebrate not only your birthday but also the extraordinary heart, dedication, and selfless service you continue to share with the Filipino community in Western Australia.

Your unwavering commitment to serving our kababayans, your genuine compassion, and your tireless efforts to uplift and bring our community together are truly inspiring.

Beyond the responsibilities of your office, you have demonstrated that true public service is not simply about holding a position, but about touching lives, extending a helping hand, and serving others with sincerity, humility, and a generous heart.

On this special day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable contributions, your sacrifices, and the countless ways you have made a meaningful difference in the lives of Filipinos in Western Australia.

May you be blessed with good health, happiness, strength, and many more fulfilling years of service and purpose.

Maraming salamat po, Consul Melissa, sa inyong walang sawang pagmamahal at malasakit sa ating mga kababayan! ❤️

Happy Birthday, Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa! May the kindness and generosity you so freely give to others return to you a hundredfold.

With heartfelt appreciation and warmest wishes,

The Philippine Consulate in Western Australia and the Filipino community of WA

08/10/2026

🇵🇭 PHILIPPINE TOURISM MEANS BUSINESS IN PERTH! 🇦🇺
The Philippine tourism industry continues to strengthen its presence in Western Australia, with 15 Philippine tourism sellers participating in the Philippine Business Mission to Perth held at DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront.
Organised by the Department of Tourism Philippines and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the mission connected Philippine tourism stakeholders with Western Australian industry partners to showcase the country’s diverse destinations, world-class experiences, and growing tourism opportunities.
WA Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa attended the event and delivered remarks highlighting the importance of strengthening tourism, business, and people-to-people ties between the Philippines and Western Australia. She reaffirmed the Consulate’s support for initiatives that promote deeper engagement and increased travel between the two regions.
The business mission reflects the continuing commitment of both countries to fostering stronger tourism partnerships and expanding opportunities for growth and collaboration.
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06/10/2026

Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa is featured on this special report by the Philippines News PERTH during the Philippine Business Mission to Perth held on Monday at the Double Tree Hotel. Consul Aguasa shared her thoughts on the growing interest on Philippine tourism in Australia producing more flights from Perth to Manila with a 16 percent spike in visitor arrivals.

06/10/2026

WATCH: Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa speaks at the Philippine Business Mission Perth organised by the Department of Tourism - Philippines and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines on Monday night at Double Tree.

Report by Philippines News PERTH

30/09/2026

Filipino Doctors in Perth - Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa attended the get-together and fellowship of Filipino doctors in WA on Sunday, 27 September 2026. 🩺🇵🇭🇦🇺

The Consul expressed her full support and appreciation for their dedication, service, and valuable contributions to the Filipino and wider WA community.

Mabuhay ang ating Filipino doctors!

25/09/2026

INSPIRE ASIA Summit - The Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa attended INSPIRE ASIA 2026 in Manila recently, organized by Perth based Australian Academics Group (AAG), bringing together education leaders and stakeholders to discuss and explore emerging opportunities for partnerships between Australian and Philippine education providers, including collaboration in education, skills development, student mobility, and international learning.

The Consul welcomed the opportunity to strengthen people-to-people and institutional linkages between the Philippines and Western Australia, particularly in the education sector, which continues to play an important role in building stronger connections between our two communities.

22/09/2026

Strengthening Tourism Links Between the Philippines and Western Australia 🇵🇭🇦🇺

Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa attended the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) 5th General Membership Meeting held at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Manila on 17 September 2026.

During the meeting, the Consul met with PTAA officers to discuss opportunities for closer collaboration, including the proposed conduct of a Philippine Tourism Fair in Perth to showcase the country’s diverse destinations and encourage more Western Australians to discover the Philippines.

The Consul also lent support to Valentino Holidays Group, led by Managing Director Peter Chin, in promoting Perth as a tourism destination to PTAA members. The initiative highlights the potential for stronger two-way tourism exchanges between the Philippines and Western Australia.

22/09/2026

Consul Aguasa supports Filipino partnership

7000 Islands, the Filipino‑Australian craft‑spirits house led by Founder Siegfried Bacani, is turning up the heat in Australia’s hospitality scene — launching a bold new partnership with Australian Academies Group (AAG), headed by CEO Dr Ingrid Ursua and Co-Founder Ed Ursua, to bring Filipino flavours into mainstream hospitality training.

With its mission to champion Filipino ingredients on the global stage, 7000 Islands initiated the collaboration after recognising a rising demand for cultural depth and diversity in hospitality education.

The undertaking has earned the support of Philippine Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa, who sees the partnership as a powerful step forward for Filipino‑Australian innovation.

Via Philippines News PERTH

7000islands Ignites New Hospitality Training Partnership with AAG

7000 Islands, the Filipino‑Australian craft‑spirits house led by Founder Siegfried Bacani, is turning up the heat in Australia’s hospitality scene — launching a bold new partnership with Australian Academies Group (AAG), headed by CEO Dr Ingrid Ursua and Co-Founder Ed Ursua, to bring Filipino flavours into mainstream hospitality training.

Beyond the agreement, this has the trappings of a flavour revolution.

With its mission to champion Filipino ingredients on the global stage, 7000 Islands initiated the collaboration after recognising a rising demand for cultural depth and diversity in hospitality education.

The undertaking has earned the support of Philippine Honorary Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa, who sees the partnership as a powerful step forward for Filipino‑Australian innovation. The spark came from Atty Virma Symons of the Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC), whose introduction at the Perth Drinks Festival connected two teams with one shared vision.

Under the partnership, AAG will integrate Filipino beverage heritage into its training programs — giving future bartenders, mixologists, and hospitality professionals hands‑on experience with ube, calamansi, muscovado elevating them into the Filipino craft spirits and distillation traditions. This brings to light cultural stories behind these regional flavours and ingredients.
7000 Islands will guide the flavour journey, bringing product expertise, creativity, and cultural storytelling to the training experience.

7000 Islands is pushing Filipino flavours into the spotlight and AAG is amplifying that push through education.

Together, 7000 Islands and AAG are shaping a future where Filipino identity is taught, tasted, and professionally recognised across Australia’s hospitality industry.

19/09/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Passports under the names of the following have been surrendered to the Consulate:

1. JOHN ROBERT MARTINEZ QUIRIMIT
2. EIGER FLOYD BE**NO MONTEMAYOR

The owners are kindly requested to contact the Consulate at 📞 0425186131 for proper verification and release.

09/09/2026

Vietnam National Day Celebration - The Philippine Honorary Consul to Perth Melissa Dalisay Aguasa attended the 81st National Day Celebration of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on 2nd September 2026.

The celebration was a wonderful opportunity to join the Vietnamese community and the diplomatic and wider community in commemorating this important milestone.

Warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Vietnam on this significant occasion! 🇻🇳🤝🇵🇭