CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 15 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:

A taste of the Philippines is coming to Australia as the Philippines' largest restaurant company, Jollibee, expands into the Australian market.

Prime Minister Albanese joined Jollibee Global President and CEO, Ernesto Tanmantiong at a Jollibee restaurant in Manila, to announce two franchise agreements to establish stores in Australia.

Jollibee will open its doors in dozens of locations across New South Wales and Victoria, creating new Australian jobs in retail, logistics and product supply.

Jollibee currently operates a network of more than 1,600 stores across 17 countries and is emblematic of Filipino culture and values including family ties, ...