4 March 2024 — Honorary Consul, Atty. Sheryll Gabutero of the Philippine Consulate Queensland had the privilege of attending the Filipino community gathering at the Melbourne Town Hall marking the welcome of Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos.
The monumental event was organised by the Philippine Consulate-General Office of Melbourne, led by Consul-General Maria Lourdes Salcedo.
Notable figures present at the community meeting included Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Enrique Manalo, Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers Hans Leo Cacdac, and Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and covered by the Philippine Times.
The gathering provided an invaluable opportunity for the Filipino community to engage with key government officials and discuss matters of importance. It underscored the commitment of the Philippine Consulate-General Office of Melbourne to serve and support the Filipino community in Australia.