Roger Strickland has been made the honorary consul in Malta for the Philippines, aimed at strengthening Philippines-Malta relations and providing services for the Filipino community based in Malta.
The consul intends to enhance collaboration through a variety of joint initiatives, trade delegations as well as the setup of a Malta-Philippines Investment Board. He also intends to work towards a double taxation treaty.
Over the past few years, the Filipino community in Malta has doubled and figures are rising even further.
Apart from opportunities in the healthcare sector and for household workers, there is also increased demand for professional jobs such as auditors and accountants.