First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos paid tribute to Filipino nurses working for the National Health Service (NHS) and community leaders in the United Kingdom at a recent gathering in London.
In an Instagram post, Mrs. Marcos described as as “a night of pride and gratitude” a dinner event she attended to honor the contributions of overseas Filipino health workers, who have been pillars of strength and kindness to the UK’s healthcare system.
“A night of pride and gratitude as we honored our amazing nurses and community leaders in the UK,” the First Lady captioned her post with positive emojis.
She said the event served as an opportunity to recognize the important role Filipino nurses play in promoting the Philippines’ reputation abroad through professionalism and empathy.
“You led with courage. You cared with compassion. You served with heart,” the First Lady said. “Each of you carries the Filipino spirit — strong, kind, and full of grace,” she added.
Mrs. Marcos visited London over the weekend to participate in the launching of the ‘Serbisyo Caravan’ for UK-based OFWs, which is a project of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), an attached agency of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
Under this program, government services are delivered straight to Filipinos living and working in London such as membership renewals, e-CARD printing, health checks, legal consultations, and welfare assistance, according to the First Lady.
“It’s always a joy to give back—even in small ways—to the Filipinos who give so much of themselves for their families and for our country,” Mrs. Marcos said.
