By Sunday Punch
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano concluded his trip to Hong Kong on Sunday with a heartwarming meet-and-greet with Overseas Filipino Workers and community leaders.
The event, held at the OFW Global Centre in Hong Kong on January 26, 2025, was a brief yet meaningful gathering where Cayetano, together with his sister Senator Pia Cayetano, reconnected with the Filipino community in a spirit of gratitude and support.
Cayetano, a long-time advocate for Filipino workers abroad, was in Hong Kong over the weekend for a special episode of Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda, which he co-hosts together with Senator Pia and King of Talk Boy Abunda.
In his brief but heartfelt message, Cayetano expressed his deep appreciation to the Filipinos in Hong Kong for their continued trust and dedication to the Filipino cause.
“Salamat sa inyong tiwala. One thing I could tell you na turo ng aming tatay (the late Senator Rene Cayetano) ay ibigay kung ano ang kailangan at gawin ang magagawa natin para sa ating mga kababayan,” the senator said.
Cayetano has been actively engaging with the Filipino community in Hong Kong since 2005 when he first began conducting dialogues with OFWs there. His commitment to understanding their struggles and offering meaningful solutions has been at the core of his advocacy for migrant workers.
Wrapping up his message, Cayetano highlighted the support the Philippine government is extending to the Filipino community in Hong Kong, thanks to the efforts of Philippine Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan.
“Mahal na mahal ko ang inyong Consul General dahil nagrequest siya ng project kahit mag-reretire na siya sa March… Gusto niyang iwanan kayo na merong magagamit na mga proyekto,” he said.
Cayetano also expressed his gratitude to the community for their stories and experiences.
“Thank you very much, guys. It’s always a pleasure to see you and hear your stories, God bless you all,” he said.