Australia-educated Filipinos: a powerful force shaping a more innovative, resilient and prosperous future

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Manila, Philippines - The Australian Embassy recently honoured outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos at the Australia Alumni Excellence Awards. The annual awards night recognises exceptional contributions to innovation, education and industry.

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Image/Video Description Ambassador Yu with the recipients of the Australia Alumni Excellence Awards. From L-R: Dr Santiago Pena Jr., Excellence in Innovation; Dr Jaime Manalo IV, Alumnus of the Year; Ramon Carlo Pio Roda, Young Achiever.
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Manila, Philippines – The Australian Embassy recently honoured outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos at the Australia Alumni Excellence Awards. The annual awards night recognises exceptional contributions to innovation, education and industry.


Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu PSM, FCPA (Aust) presented the Awards, which showcase talented change-makers, quiet achievers as well as established leaders. Ambassador Yu emphasised the significant contributions of Australia-educated Filipinos to the Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership.


“When I travel across the Philippines and meet our alumni, I’m often moved deeply by the impact they’re making with their Australian education. Their passion and purpose lifts both the Australian and Philippine flags higher in the sky. Together, we are building a legacy of excellence under the proud banner of the Australia Alumni network,” said Ambassador Yu.


Dr Jaime Manalo IV won the Alumnus of the Year for his pioneering agricultural education and campaign. Dr Manalo’s initiative trained young people about modern rice cultivation practices and empowered them to share this knowledge with their farmer parents.


The “infomediary campaign” has reached over 200 schools and 4,000 youth in remote rice-farming communities across the Philippines. It has led to increased rice yields and reduced pesticide use – contributing significantly to the country’s food security and climate resilience goals.


Dr Manalo developed the campaign during his Australia Awards Master’s scholarship at the University of Queensland, where he also earned his Doctor of Philosophy.


Dr Santiago Peña Jr received the Excellence in Innovation award for his advanced agricultural solutions in the Philippine pig industry. He established the Visayas State University Boar SemenLAB (Semen Laboratory Applications and Biotechnology) in Baybay City, Leyte province, to improve hog productivity and conserve local swine genetics.


“Our work at the Boar SemenLAB is crucial for the economic viability and food security of the Philippine swine industry,” said Dr Peña.


Dr Peña completed his Master’s degree in Tropical Veterinary Science and Doctor of Philosophy at James Cook University in Queensland as an Australia Awardee.


Mr Ramon Carlo Pio Roda was awarded Young Achiever for creating the first financial technology (FinTech) course at the University of the Philippines Diliman’s School of Business.


“The financial technology course was designed to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a highly competitive global job market,” said Pio.


He developed the course during his Master of Commerce studies at the University of New South Wales under an Australia Awards scholarship.


This year was the first time an Ambassador’s Award for Maritime Excellence has been awarded. Ambassador Yu recognised three alumni for their contributions to civil maritime security and marine conservation: Professor Porfirio Aliño of the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute (Doctor of Philosophy, James Cook University), Attorney Fretti Ganchoon of the Department of Justice (Law of the Sea Masterclasses, University of Wollongong), and Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan (Master of Maritime Studies, University of Wollongong).


This year’s Awards received 47 nominations from Filipino alumni across the country. The Australia Alumni community in the Philippines continues to grow, representing senior government officials, entrepreneurs, academics, and industry leaders. Collectively, they are a powerful force that is shaping a more innovative, resilient and prosperous future.


Filipino leaders who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia – and are committed to contributing to Philippine development on their return – can apply for the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships.


Applications for the 2026 intake are open until 30 April 2025. For more information, visit:www.australiaawardsphilippines.org/scholarships.

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