The Australian Embassy in the Philippines is responsible for delivering the Australian Government's international relations, trade and development assistance programs.  The Philippines is one of Australia’s longest-standing bilateral relationships. We have shared interests, supported by strong people-to-people links. Australia’s interests in the Philippines is pursued through assisting the Philippine Government with the development of a well-managed and stable government and a more prosperous, inclusive and open economy.  Our economic partnership with the Philippines focuses on all elements of our trade, investment and aid initiatives working together to promote growth. Total Australian Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the Philippines will be an estimated $85.4 million in 2018-19.