Philippine Consulate in Brisbane reopens as new Honorary Consul appointed

Aside from appointing a new Philippine Honorary Consul to Queensland, Philippine Embassy in Australia will conduct a consular mission in Brisbane.

H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, administered the oath of office to Atty. Sheryll L. Gabutero as Philippine Honorary Consul to Queensland on 08 August 2022. Credit: Philippine Embassy in Australia

Key Points

• Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega administered the oath of office to Atty. Sheryll L. Gabutero as Philippine Honorary Consul to Queensland.
• The Philippine Consulate in Brisbane officially reopens under the consular jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in Canberra, to serve more than 51,000 Filipinos in Queensland.
• The Philippine Embassy in Australia will hold a consular mission in Brisbane on 05 - 09 September.

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SBS Filipino's Daniel Deleña reports the details of the new appointment and consular mission in Queensland.

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More than 50,000 Filipinos in Queensland will be served by the reopening of Philippine Consulate in Brisbane.

Atty Sheryll Gabutero took oath as the Philippine Honorary Consul to Queensland.

Officials of the Philippine Embassy in Australia will fly to Brisbane to conduct a consular mission at Eatons Hill Hotel from the 5th until the 9th of September.

The Embassy advised the individual to book ahead for passport services as no walk-ins will be accepted.