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

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.

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

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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