The meeting also included discussions on other topics, such as: migrant workers rights, environmental issues, domestic issues in the Philippines and the growing overseas Filipino population in the U.S. and in other countries worldwide. The veteran legislator and senior congressman represent around 80,000 Filipino Americans residing in the County of San Mateo and the Southwestern part of San Francisco County. Congressman Lantos praised his Filipino American constituents for having admirable values and traits and for being good members of the community.

Present during the meeting were Filipino war veteran David Tejada, Field Representative and Liaison to the Filipino community Christine Padilla from the office of Congressman Tom Lantos and consulate staff member John Jiao from the Political Section.