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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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
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.
