Philippine Consulate Queensland Outreach Mission in Roma: Philippine Consul Atty. Sheryll Gabutero led a dedicated team on a 5.5-hour journey from Brisbane to Roma, accompanied by Honorary Consul staff Jesusa Say Pamittan Limpin and Friends of the Consulate Nikki Domingo, Rob Wenceslao, Gilbert Ordiales, Rohit Sharma, and Bob Alipalo. Queensland Filipino Excellence Awards Inc.- QFEA (QFAAA) President Gina Luck, Vice President Reena Gabutero-Johnson, and Secretary Josyl Miranda also joined the mission.

Hosted by the Roma Filipino community, the event featured a special message from Warrego Member of Parliament Ann Leahy, speeches from Mayor of Roma Wendy Taylor and Deputy Mayor Cameron O’Neil, and a keynote address by Consul Gabutero. The program was organized with the support of Roma Filipino Community President Tita Star Abriol, former President John Pamogas “Edwin” , and was expertly MC’d by Jam Abella, with Marichris Barcamonte, Community Support Officer, also playing a key role.

Discussions highlighted multiculturalism and the contributions of the Filipino community to livestock, agriculture, and healthcare. The evening concluded with a lechon dinner and cake celebration, strengthening community ties.

The following morning, Tita Star Abriol hosted a breakfast at her local Asian grocery store, followed by a tour of the largest cattle sales yard in Australia to showcase the region’s cattle trade, comparing it to practices in the Philippines.