Honorary Consul to Perth Atty. Virma Symons will wind up her term on 14 March 2024 after a glorious four years at the helm of the Philippine Consulate in Perth.
Symons will leave behind a legacy of accomplishments that included conducting the most mobile passport missions in Perth and the regions. She also spearheaded the biggest Filipino community event during the 75th Philippines-Australia Bilateral Relations Anniversary at Perth’s Langley Park, the first time a Filipino event was held in Western Australia’s open event landmark.
Before Symons officially steps down, the Philippine Consulate in Perth paid tribute to the Filipino-Australian community for the massive support extended to the agency in the past four years.
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Outgoing Honorary Consul Symons and Honorary Vice Consul Melissa Dalisay Aguasa distributed plaques and certificates to some 140 individuals and organisations during the well-attended “Pagpupugay at Pasasalamat” event at the Filipino-Australian Club of Perth Inc. Clubhouse on Saturday.
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Speaker of the Parliament Michelle Roberts MP delivered the message on behalf of the Premier of Western Australia, Roger Cook.