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PBBM asks Pinoys in Australia to revisit their country

Published Mar 5, 2024 05:51 am

President Marcos invited Australia-based Filipinos to revisit the Philippines now that its economy is thriving and his administration is doing all it can to improve lives and livelihoods.

Marcos_Aus FilCom2.jpgPresident Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets the Filipino community in Melbourne, Australia. Also in the photo are First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, Speaker Martin Romualdez, and some of his Cabinet secretaries. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office)

He asked the Filipino community during a meeting in Melbourne on Monday night, March 4, to reconnect with their Filipino heritage and introduce their children to the beauty of the country, especially with the progress of the Marcos administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines)” campaign.

“Let us always remember that the adage that is true, that home is where the heart is. So cherish your Filipino identity because in that way you remain connected to us, to the Philippines, no matter where you are,” he said.

“Before I end, let me invite you again to visit the Philippines soon and see for yourself the new Pilipinas, Ang Bagong Pilipinas. ‘Yan po ang aming itinataguyod. ‘Yan po ang aking ipinaglalaban ngayon (the New Philippines. That’s what we’re striving for. That’s what I am fighting for),” the President added.

But for this to happen, he underscored the need for Filipino parents to pass love for country on their children through showing them why the Philippines is the “most beautiful country in the world.”

As Marcos took note of the Filipinos’ achievements in Australia, he said this became his administration’s inspiration to improve the lives of Filipinos everywhere.

“Kaya’t (That’s why) in return for all you have given us, this government is committed to improving life and livelihood for every Filipino wherever they may be. The Philippine economy now is thriving, marked by good growth, optimistic forecasts, record highs in employment, tourism, manufacturing,” he remarked.

He added that his administration is on track to achieve its agenda for social and economic transformation because of the active participation of all sectors of society, including and especially overseas Filipinos.

Meanwhile, he also thanked the Filipinos there for enhancing the image of the Philippines because of their hard work, talent, and graciousness.

“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,” the Chief Executive said.

“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 added.

Australia serves as the second home to at least 408,000 Filipinos and Australians of Filipino descent.

In Greater Melbourne, the Filipino community numbered 58,935 individuals, identified by having at least one parent born in the Philippines, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) census published in June 2022 reported.

This places Filipinos as the fifth-largest nationality group in Victoria on country of origin.

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