According to Elodie Journet, senior investment counsellor of the Australian embassy in Manila, mateship and resilience are characteristics possessed by Filipinos and Australians.
She adds that the strong diplomatic relationship of the two countries is a reflection of such characteristic.
Around 900 guests were in attendance.
Australian embassy holds Australia day in Makati City, Philippines, 23 January 2020. Source: Shirley Escalante
