'Safety and health of loved ones and prosperity': Wishes of many Filipinos in Australia this Christmas

Many Filipinos in Australia hope for selfless gifts this Christmas. After a series of typhoons in the Philippines, many kababayans wish for their families' safety, good health, and happiness.

A number of Filipinos in Australia share what they wish for this Christmas Credit: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• This Christmas, many Filipinos are hopeful their loved ones will be spared of any more adversities in particular after six consecutive typhoons hit the Philippines recently.
• Good health, prosperity for their families, and unity among Filipinos are among the prayers of many.
• Meanwhile, in Australia, alongside the well-being of their families, gifts such as clothes, shoes, books, and gift cards top the wish lists of many Australians.

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Knowing the extent of calamities that have recently hit the Philippines-, many Filipinos living in Australia are focused on being optimistic this Christmas.

Yolanda Lee expressed her concern for those affected by the six consecutive typhoons that devastated her homeland, sharing her heartfelt wish: "May all calamities in the Philippines come to an end."

Sydney-based author, finance journalist, and editor Michelle Baltazar echoes the same sentiment, manifesting families in Australia "send more assistance to relatives back home".

"We wish for the safety of our families and kababayans" is central to what Yolanda Lee, Michelle Baltazar, Charles Chan and Marcus Rivera (L-R) Credit: SBS Filipino

Mga kababayan din ang nasa-sa-isip ng aktibo sa komunidad Filipino at isa sa founder ng Flagcom and Friends na si Charles Chan, lalo na ang mga Pilipino na salat sa yaman. Kapus man umano sa handa ngayong Pasko, mahalagang magpasalamat na magkakasama ang mga myembro ng pamilya.

Filipino community leader and LGBTQI advocate Charles Chan "always thinks of his kababayans, in particular those who are less fortunate". The Flagcom and Friends co-founder says, "Even though they only have little on their table this Christmas, it is important to be thankful that we are together with our families".

Luzette Saez is full of hope that she'll be able to spend this Christmas with her whole family and may she be blessed with a longer life.

His family's health is also on top of Mel Casin's wishes this Christmas along with positively being granted their permanent residency in Australia.

Family's well-being, more prosperous life and a united community are what Mel Casin, Mr Cecilio, Chef Emman Recio and Luzette Saez (L-R) wish for this Christmas. Credit: SBS Filipino

Chef Emman Recio yearns for his family's well-being alongside his wish for a united Filipino community working together for the interest of the broader Australian society.

Actor-singer Marcus Rivera also wishes for the happiness and well-being of his family and all the families around the globe.

Meanwhile, Mang Cecilio hopes for good luck.

"I wish to win the lottery!" he fondly shares.