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Atty. Sheryll L. Gabutero Appointed as Philippine Honorary Consul to Queensland

On August 8, 2022, Atty. Sheryll Lucelle Gabutero took her oath of office as the Philippine Honorary Consul to Queensland. The oath was administered by former Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Helen dela Vega.

As the Honorary Consul, Atty. Gabutero's role would include representing the Philippine government in Queensland, assisting Filipino nationals with consular services, promoting Philippine interests, supporting Filipinos in their jurisdiction whilst strengthening the relationship between the Philippines and the local community.

The Philippine Honorary Consulate in Queensland officially opened its doors on September 1, 2022, offering a variety of consular services to Filipino citizens, Australians, and other nationals.

Staffed by dedicated volunteers, the office serves the needs of more than 70,000 Filipinos residing in Queensland. While the consulate provides many important services, passport applications and renewals are still processed by full Philippine Embassy in Canberra and Consular General offices located in Sydney and Melbourne.

The consulate continues to foster a dynamic and collaborative relationship with both the Filipino and Australian communities in the region. This cooperation reflects the long-standing diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Australia, which were first established on May 22, 1946.