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Australian Embassy Counsellor Andrew Egan, Development Cooperation (back row, 3rd from left) and John Alikpala from AusAID (back row, rightmost) together with the 14 recipients of the Australian Leadership Awards. [Australian Embassy, Philippines]

Fourteen Filipinos are receiving the prestigious Australian Leadership Award Scholarships to further their studies in 2010.

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith said the Filipino scholars will be provided scholarships to enable them to take postgraduate studies in universities in Australia next year.

The ALA Scholarship recipients are:

• Paul Adolfo (Master of Public Policy, Australian National University)
• Ma. Gena Buenconsejo (Master of Community Planning & Development, La Trobe Univ)
• Maria Frencie Carreon (PhD in Arts, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney)
• Juan Dayang, Jr. (PhD Diplomatic Studies, Australian National University)
• Francis Ron De Guzman (Master of Climate Change, Australian National University)
• Wilham Hailaya (PhD Education-University of Adelaide)
• Jayson Ibanez (PhD, Charles Darwin University)
• Jaime Manalo IV (Master of Communication, University of Queensland)
• Lorelei Peralta (Master of Marine Studies, University of Wollongong)
• Benjamin Pineda (Master of Governance and Public Policy, University of Queensland)
• Tomas Pedro Reginaldo (Master of Rehabilitation Counselling, University of Sydney)
• Lorna Santos (Master of Forensic Science, Bond University)
• Mary Rose Soria (Master of Applied Science in Geology, James Cook University)
• Susan Valerio (PhD Business Administration, Charles Darwin University)

“These 14 outstanding Filipinos have been identified for their potential to assume leadership roles which can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in the Philippines and the region,” Smith said.

“The awards demonstrate Australia’s commitment to supporting development in the Philippines, and to promoting greater mutual understanding and cooperation in matters of shared critical concern,” he said.

“Education is the engine room of ideas. It revolutionizes opportunity, builds the fabric of societies, and promotes development and fosters the growth of durable institutions,” Smith said.

Under the scholarship program, the students will have a chance to participate in a Leadership Development Program which will strengthen their leadership skills, establish regional networks and enhance their understanding of regional development challenges.

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