ANU Filipino Association - ANUFA

30/04/2026

Hello ANUFAM🇵🇭 Join us tomorrow to showcase the Filipino culture through dancing and singing performances in ANU! Support our lovely Filipino performers✨You will also get to see performances from other countries, so its a night of celebrating cultures from all over the world🌏. Don’t forget to visit ANU at 11AM as well for the free food stall prepared by our lovely ANU students that highlights the unique cuisine from across the globe🍩🌮🍭. Everyone is invited! Registration’s in the QR Code!

26/04/2026

LASA ANU x ANU Filipino Association present…

A KARAOKE NIGHT! 🎤✨

Get ready for a night where cultures, music, and community come together. We’re teaming up to bring you an unforgettable evening filled with karaoke, games, & the best vibes on campus 💃🕺

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just in it for the vibes, come along to sing your heart out, meet new people, and celebrate community.

📍 Kinloch Lodge, Childers Street, Canberra ACT, Australia
🗓 Thursday, 23rd April
⏰ 7–10PM
💸 Free (must register on Rubric)

We can't wait to see you! ❤️

https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=59126

26/04/2026

Join us for Handa: Lumpia & Graham Ball Making! In this fun and interactive gathering, you will work together to prepare two beloved classic Filipino snacks: crispy and golden lumpia, and sweet, bite-sized graham balls.

Whether you’re an experienced cook or trying these treats for the first time, this event is a welcoming space to share stories, learn new skills, and enjoy the joy of cooking together! Happening on Friday, May 1st at Toad Hall commencing at 7:00 PM ⏰.

*Event attendees get to try some food on the day and pizza will be served for dinner 🎉

https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=61873

26/04/2026

Join us for a special hands-on culinary experience celebrating the rich flavours and traditions of the Philippines! In collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines, this interactive workshop is presented in celebration of Filipino Food Month and invites participants to learn how to prepare two beloved Filipino classics: adobo and lumpia. Attendees will learn the history and cultural significance of these iconic dishes.

From the savoury, slow-cooked richness of adobo to the crisp, delicious bite of freshly rolled lumpia, participants will enjoy creating and tasting their own dishes throughout the session. This workshop offers a warm and engaging opportunity to connect through food, culture, and community. All ingredients and equipment will be provided. Come ready to cook, learn, and enjoy a memorable taste of the Philippines!

📍 HC Coombs Building Tea Room, Fellows Road, Acton ACT, Australia
🗓 Thursday, 30th April
⏰ 3–5PM
💸 Free (must register on Rubric)

We can't wait to see you! ❤️

https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=62446

01/04/2026

Celebrate the Food month with us ANUFAm❤️

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The Philippine Embassy in Canberra proudly joins the Filipino nation in celebrating Filipino Food Month (Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino) this April 2026, under the theme “Connected by Taste: The Filipino Food in the Flavors of ASEAN.”

Now in its eighth year, Filipino Food Month was established through Proclamation No. 469 s. 2018, which designates the month of April to celebrate the country’s rich culinary traditions and promote Filipino cuisine as a vital expression of national culture. The annual observance is spearheaded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM).

31/03/2026

𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

27 March 2026, CANBERRA - Philippine Ambassador Antonio Morales met with the Australian National University Filipino Association (ANU Filipino Association - ANUFA) Executive Committee Members led by Abigayle Balanag-Dayusan to discuss initiatives supporting the welfare and well-being of Filipino students in Canberra, as well as opportunities to strengthen collaboration in promoting Filipino culture and heritage in the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Philippines-Australia relations this year.

Ambassador Morales underscored the commitment of the Philippine Embassy and Consulates in Australia to ensure that Filipino international students in Australia are supported including through mental health and consular support. He also reaffirmed the Embassy’s support for student-led initiatives that celebrate Filipino culture and cross-cultural understanding.

The ANU Filipino Association shared its ongoing efforts to foster vibrant community engagement among Filipino students through various social and cultural initiatives.

The meeting explored avenues for collaboration on future activities, including cultural showcases and community outreach programs aimed at promoting Filipino identity and heritage within the broader university environment.

There are more than 34,000 Filipino international students in Australia, making the Philippines among the top five source countries of international students in Australia. - END

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28/03/2026

Lock in with ANUFA on Tuesday with friends, food and drinks! Sign up in Rubric 🤩 sufferingtogether

24/03/2026

On today!

⚖️ HAPPENING TODAY | The ICC case of Rodrigo Duterte and its international justice implications

The ANU Philippines Institute invites you to a special lecture with human rights lawyer and law reform advocate Neri Colmenares.
In this lecture, Neri Colmenares will examine one of the most significant international legal developments concerning the Philippines: the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Rodrigo Duterte, and its broader implications for international justice, accountability, and global governance.

Drawing on expert insight, the lecture will unpack key legal, political, and normative questions surrounding the case, and what it means for the future of international criminal law.

🗓 25 March 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7pm
📍 Lecture Theatre 1 (HB1), Hedley Bull Building, ANU, 130 Garran Rd Acton ACT 2601
🔗 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-icc-case-of-rodrigo-duterte-and-its-international-justice-implications
🗣 Speaker: Neri Colmenares; Discussant: Ross Tugade

10/03/2026

Take a break and join us for free food and games @ Tasa Coffee House, 19/3 (sign up on Rubric)!!

07/03/2026

Welcome to Semester 1 of 2026 ANUFAM‼️

ANUFA and the ANU Philippines Institute are collaborating to offer you our Student Welcome Merienda Event. A casual place to meet kababayans along with other undergraduate, postgraduate or HDR ANU students! Enjoy some Filipino games 🎈and Filipino food 🍝 during Week 4, have a break from studying and meet our lovely community 😄 Kita-kits ANUFAM💕 Don't forget to register in Rubric as there are limited spots available!

📍 Tasa Coffee House
🗓 Thursday, 19th March
⏰ 2–4PM
💸 Free (must register on Rubric)

We can't wait to see you! ❤️

Rubric link: https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=56997