Connect to a World of Possibilities

Australia’s global alumni are highly talented, globally mobile and empowered by a world-class Australian education. They are current and future leaders, they are influencers and change-makers. Individually and collectively, Australia Global Alumni are helping to shape the world around them.

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Australia Global Alumni in the Philippines Image

Australia Global Alumni in the Philippines

Australia’s global alumni community in the Philippines include all Filipinos who completed and/or graduated from recognised Australian educational institutions or Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), including participants in trainings and short-term courses. This includes those that have been awarded scholarships under the Australia Awards, Colombo Plan, Endeavour Awards, Australian Leadership Awards or other Australian Government scholarships. It also includes individuals who have supported their own study in Australia or those who were sponsored by institutions or organisations other than the Australian Government. The community also includes alumni of the Australian Government’s In-Country Scholarship Program (ICSP) and other Australian Government-supported programs, trainings, short courses and non-formal learning opportunities in the Philippines.

Did you recently change careers? Move to another field or industry? Or got promoted to a new position? We’d love to know so we can invite you to future industry-specific events. Update your records in our secured online form.


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Exciting events coming up!

We are always gearing up for exciting events for our alumni community. Find out the activities that you can be a part of this month.

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Looking for alumni publications?

If you’re looking for knowledge products for reference or source of new ideas, check out these publications authored by our Filipino alumni.

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Connect with Alumni Groups

Want to meet fellow alumni for professional networking, exchange of knowledge and ideas, or collaboration for meaningful development projects? Check out these alumni groups and find out how you can be involved.


News and Updates

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Australia honours the achievements and contributions of outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos

The Australian Embassy in the Philippines recognised the exceptional achievements of outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos at the annual Australia Alumni Excellence Awards.

“Our Australia Global Alumni community is an important part of the Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership. This year’s Australia Alumni Excellence Awardees are impressive Filipinos who have been using their Australian education, expertise, experience, and networks to contribute enormously to the Philippines,” said Australian Chargé d'Affaires Dr. Moya Collett.

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Australia honours the achievements and contributions of outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos

The Australian Embassy in the Philippines recognised the exceptional achievements of outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos at the annual Australia Alumni Excellence Awards.

“Our Australia Global Alumni community is an important part of the Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership. This year’s Australia Alumni Excellence Awardees are impressive Filipinos who have been using their Australian education, expertise, experience, and networks to contribute enormously to the Philippines,” said Australian Chargé d'Affaires Dr. Moya Collett.

Two Australia-educated Filipinos honoured with prestigious Global Australian Awards

Two Australia-educated Filipinos honoured with prestigious Global Australian Awards

Manila, Philippines - For the first time in over a decade, Filipinos have been awarded the prestigious Global Australian Awards by Advance, the Global Australian Network.

Australia Global Alumni Dr Armand Mijares and Professor Abelardo Apollo David Jr were finalists at the 2023 Global Australian Awards, which recognised the achievements of inspiring global Australians - including international alumni of Australian universities - who are innovating in their field and shaping the world.

Two Australia-educated Filipinos honoured with prestigious Global Australian Awards

Two Australia-educated Filipinos honoured with prestigious Global Australian Awards

Manila, Philippines - For the first time in over a decade, Filipinos have been awarded the prestigious Global Australian Awards by Advance, the Global Australian Network.

Australia Global Alumni Dr Armand Mijares and Professor Abelardo Apollo David Jr were finalists at the 2023 Global Australian Awards, which recognised the achievements of inspiring global Australians - including international alumni of Australian universities - who are innovating in their field and shaping the world.


Story Bites

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Filipino alumni led project to promote disability inclusion

Social inclusion advocates and Australia Awards alumni Dr Rex Bernardo, Naprey Almario, Krissy Bisda, Ma Lourdes Eudela and Giselle Montero banded together to promote their shared advocacy on disability inclusion.


With support from the Australia Alumni Grants Scheme, they led the project “Equalizing Our Universal Access, Taking Down the Barriers.” This project trained educators and employers to design inclusive and accessible digital spaces and content.

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Filipino alumni led project to promote disability inclusion

Social inclusion advocates and Australia Awards alumni Dr Rex Bernardo, Naprey Almario, Krissy Bisda, Ma Lourdes Eudela and Giselle Montero banded together to promote their shared advocacy on disability inclusion.


With support from the Australia Alumni Grants Scheme, they led the project “Equalizing Our Universal Access, Taking Down the Barriers.” This project trained educators and employers to design inclusive and accessible digital spaces and content.

Alumna Anya Lim keeps the Bayanihan spirit alive

Alumna Anya Lim keeps the Bayanihan spirit alive

In 2023, Anya launched the ANTHILL Bayanihan Crowdfunding Campaign, which connected women artisans to donors who pledged donations that will help them achieve their specific goals. This also helped artisans safeguard their livelihoods while preserving their traditions.

With support from the Australia Alumni Grants Scheme (AGS), the pilot run of the campaign helped weave the dreams of three inspiring women – a seamstress, a weaver, and a crafter.

Under the AGS, Australia-educated Filipinos and recipients of training supported by the Australian Government can submit proposals for grant funding for projects that apply their Australian experiences, knowledge, and skills in addressing development issues. Applications for AGS are open year-round.

Alumna Anya Lim keeps the Bayanihan spirit alive

Alumna Anya Lim keeps the Bayanihan spirit alive

In 2023, Anya launched the ANTHILL Bayanihan Crowdfunding Campaign, which connected women artisans to donors who pledged donations that will help them achieve their specific goals. This also helped artisans safeguard their livelihoods while preserving their traditions.

With support from the Australia Alumni Grants Scheme (AGS), the pilot run of the campaign helped weave the dreams of three inspiring women – a seamstress, a weaver, and a crafter.

Under the AGS, Australia-educated Filipinos and recipients of training supported by the Australian Government can submit proposals for grant funding for projects that apply their Australian experiences, knowledge, and skills in addressing development issues. Applications for AGS are open year-round.


Up Close and Personal

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Meet Dr Ma Soledad Antonio, 2022 Alumnus of the Year

This is my most fulfilling moment that I could serve using what I’ve learned from my four years in Australia and implementing this now during the pandemic, here in the Philippines.

As Director of the Bureau of International Health Cooperation at the Department of Health, Dr Antonio has been instrumental in mobilising resources from international partners to guarantee access to vaccines and medical supplies. She was recently awarded the Alumnus of the Year in the recently held 2022 Australia Alumni Excellence Award. Dr Antonio completed her PhD in International Trade at Griffith University in 2018.

Meet Dr Ma Soledad Antonio, 2022 Alumnus of the Year

This is my most fulfilling moment that I could serve using what I’ve learned from my four years in Australia and implementing this now during the pandemic, here in the Philippines.

As Director of the Bureau of International Health Cooperation at the Department of Health, Dr Antonio has been instrumental in mobilising resources from international partners to guarantee access to vaccines and medical supplies. She was recently awarded the Alumnus of the Year in the recently held 2022 Australia Alumni Excellence Award. Dr Antonio completed her PhD in International Trade at Griffith University in 2018.


Alumni Communities across the Philippines

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Australian Embassy in the Philippines visits Filipino alumni communities

Australia has been working hand-in-hand with its Filipino alumni on initiatives that help deliver the shared development goals of Australia and the Philippines. During the regional visits, embassy officials and alumni discussed Australia’s work across the country as well as alumni-led initiatives in addressing COVID-19 challenges.


Mateship and Bayanihan

Australia Global Alumni share stories of kindness, bayanihan, and hope in time of COVID-19 Image

Australia Global Alumni share stories of kindness, bayanihan, and hope in time of COVID-19

Members of the Australia Global Alumni community have been rising above the crisis by making a difference in their fields in their own little ways. If you need an inspiring story to lift you up, read how the COVID-19 crisis affected our alumni’s life and work, and how they have been moved to make a change.