5th Global Filipino Networking Convention in Sydney: Fair Go for Filipino Empowerment
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is recognized
by Washington policy-makers, private industry and national advocacy groups as
the Voice of Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States.
The convention theme "Fair Go for Filipino Empowerment" stands for Filipino-Australian Integrated Response to Global Objective
Preparations for the 5th Global Filipino Networking Convention is now underway, and it's promising to be the most dynamic assembly of global Filipinos yet
Set for September 6-8, 2007, at The Holiday Inn Rooty Hill, NSW,
participants are expected to come from Europe, Asia, the Middle East,
and North America, including prominent Filipino leaders and organizers
from all over Australia.
The convention theme "Fair Go for Filipino Empowerment" which stands for
Filipino-Australian Integrated Response to Global Objectives, hopes to
expand the discussion on the socio-economic and political entitlement
due all Filipinos working and living overseas.
Also anticipated is the attendance of President Gloria Arroyo who will
be attending the APEC Summit on the same month.
"It's historic on my levels," says Mrs. Lolita Farmer, head of Global
Filipinos.
"Participation of overseas Pinoys is reaching critical mass and we want
to harness and direct that to the platform that would be good for
everyone," she adds.
Convention organizers FILCAA/PCC and GF Australia have identified
speakers and panelists within the academe, business sector, Australian
and Philippine diplomatic corps.
"We want to engage the global Filipino community in a relevant
discussion that would lead to lasting outcomes. Just as we want our
Kababayans to enjoy Sydney, we want to create strong and active
partnerships, too," says FILCAA president Malyn Andres-Chun.
"We encourage everyone to participate, kung ano ang makakaya, Malyn
adds. It's time for optimism and cooperation - we need Pinoys to come
together now more than ever."
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