H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, called on Mr. David Smith MP on 18 September 2019 at Parliament House, Canberra. Ambassador De La Vega expressed appreciation for Mr. Smith’s support for the Filipino Language School in Canberra noting its importance in promoting Filipino language and culture to the next generations of Filipino-Australians. Ambassador De La Vega and Mr. Smith agreed to work together for a meaningful celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and Australia in 2021. END