PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN LISBON, PORTUGAL HOSTS AN AFTERNOON NETWORKING EVENT FOR YOUNG FILIPINO PROFESSIONALS IN PORTUGAL

The Philippine Embassy in Portugal, under the leadership of Philippine Ambassador Paul Raymund P. Cortes, hosted an afternoon networking event for Young Filipino Professionals in Portugal on Sunday, 21 April 2024 at the Philippine Embassy in Lisbon. 

The networking event brought together 46 Filipino professionals from various fields, including business and finance, science and medicine, information technology, marketing, and hospitality. The gathering also included Filipino scholars currently pursuing master's and doctorate degrees at various Portuguese universities.

Ambassador Cortes, in his remarks, highlighted the importance of fostering connections and collaboration within the Filipino community in Portugal. He underscored the Embassy's commitment to supporting and empowering Filipino professionals, scholars, and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the potential for collective growth and success through networking and mutual support. This focus on diaspora engagement aims to harness the unique talents and opportunities presented by the Filipino community, facilitating significant contributions to both their homeland and their host country.

Members of the Filipino community from Lisbon, Cascais, Oeiras, Porto and Algarve actively engaged in the networking event, exchanging ideas, sharing insights, and forging significant collaborations. The positive feedback received from attendees underscored their appreciation for the Embassy's proactive role in engaging with and supporting the Filipino community in Portugal. 

The networking event is one of the many initiatives of the Philippine Embassy in Lisbon that aims to strengthen ties within the Filipino diaspora, promote unity and camaraderie, and provide avenues for professional and personal development. END