Senator Imee Marcos met with members of the Filipino community in the UK on 30 October 2022. Around fifty-two (52) Filipino organizations were represented by over one hundred thirty (130) community members.

During her remarks, the Senator extended her thanks to the Embassy and the community for organizing and attending the event. She expressed her appreciation for the community’s support to the President and conveyed her hope that the positive momentum from the election is strengthened. She highlighted that, as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (CFR), she is aware of the challenges faced by the Philippines and that as Senator, she is working towards strengthening the country’s policies. She also reiterated her support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), who she acknowledged as the backbone of the Philippine economy.

The Senator candidly discussed issues of importance during the open forum and reiterated her appreciation to the event’s organizers and attendees.