Marcos says he’s proud of Pinoys in Australia
By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA Integrated News Published March 4, 2024 8:36pm MELBOURNE, Australia – President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Monday that he is proud of the Filipinos who chose to live and work in Australia, stressing that they contribute to the betterment of the foreign communities. ”I am truly proud to be with […]
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By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA Integrated News
MELBOURNE, Australia – President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Monday that he is proud of the Filipinos who chose to live and work in Australia, stressing that they contribute to the betterment of the foreign communities.
”I am truly proud to be with hardworking, optimistic, and passionate Filipinos who have joined the diverse Australian society to live, to work, to study, to raise families, to contribute to the betterment of your adoptive communities,” Marcos said during his meet and greet with the Filipino community.
”I’m honored to be the first Philippine President to visit Melbourne in line with my acceptance of the invitation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to participate in the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit,” he added.
Marcos said that through the engagement, he wishes to contribute and effectively convey the country’s desire for strengthened regional security, greater people-to-people relations, more robust trade, and an amplified level of foreign investments.
He also thanked Filipinos in Australia ”for attending to the many aspects of our relations and ensuring support for our vibrant Filipino diaspora here in the land down under.”
”The Filipino community’s efforts here have significantly enhanced the Philippines’ image in Australia. Your hard work, your talent, graciousness, your propensity to support those around you reflect the Filipino character,” he said.—LDF, GMA Integrated News
