Ambassador Morales vows to serve Filipinos as new Philippine top diplomat to Australia

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Ambassador Antonio Morales vows to serve Filipinos and keep their interests front and centre as new Philippine top diplomat to Australia. | Photo from Daniel Deleña

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Every six years the Philippine Embassy in Australia welcomes a new ambassador due to end of a tour of duty or transfers. In December 2024, Ambassador Maria Hellen De La Vega completed her term, and Ambassador Antonio Morales has taken over.

Key Points
  • Antonio Morales has served as a diplomat in the USA, China, Italy, Malaysia, Turkey, and Singapore before becoming the Philippine Ambassador to Australia in December 2024.
  • Morales' desire to serve was influenced by his family who are public servants in the Philippines.
  • Morales said Filipinos in Australia bring immense pride to our nation and that he will be steadfast in supporting and advocating for the community.
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Ambassador Morales vows to serve Filipinos as new Philippine top diplomat to Australia

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