Former Senator Nikki Coseteng held a thanksgiving dinner on Dec. 8, 2025 at Silver Garden Restaurant in Makati City.
Around 70 guests composed of friends, family, supporters and long-time partners attended the event.
Coseteng expressed gratitude to those who have continued to stand by her and support her through the years.
She also voiced concern over the current state of the Philippines, particularly lamenting the lack of progress in anti-corruption efforts.
She reiterated her advocacy for fostering better relations between the Philippines and China.
Coseteng highlighted several initiatives including the Philippine China Studies Center launched at Diliman College on Nov. 18 as well as organized tours to China aimed at raising awareness.
She noted that many Filipino youth today hold negative perceptions of China and often view the country as an adversary.
Coseteng said the next generations should not grow up with this mindset, emphasizing the need to lower tensions, promote dialogue and create more venues for understanding between the two nations.
The former senator called for stronger friendship-building efforts to help ease tensions between the Philippines and China.
