Filipinos from around Australia came to witness the first-ever address of a Philippine President to the Parliament of Australia on Thursday. 🇵🇭🇦🇺 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed President Bongbong Marcos and acknowledged the positive spirit of the Filipino diaspora that proudly calls Australia home. Albanese referred to the Filipino community in Australia as people who are renowned for their generosity, hospitality and love of family, hard work and aspiration.

President Marcos is in Canberra for a two-day state visit, signifying greater collaboration for the two nations while building momentum on the new Philippines-Australia Strategic Partnership.

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