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When Linz speaks about its Filipino community, it does so with unmistakable warmth. At a recent gathering, Mag. Martin Hajart, MBA, Vice Mayor of Linz, captured a sentiment that has been growing across the city: Filipinos in Linz are not only valued — they have become essential to the city’s social and professional heartbeat.
Hajart noted that many Filipinos who have settled in Austria understand deeply what it means to live and work here, embracing both opportunity and responsibility. But the appreciation is mutual. “We in Linz are very glad to have you,” he emphasized, framing the relationship as one built on respect and shared purpose.
Across the city’s institutions, that contribution is unmistakable. In classrooms, hospitals, long‑term care facilities, and a wide range of companies, Filipino workers have become pillars of reliability and compassion. Colleagues often describe them as hardworking, community‑oriented, and grounded in a positive outlook — qualities that have strengthened the very systems they support.
Hajart did not shy away from stating the reality plainly: without the Filipino workforce, many essential services would struggle to function. Their presence is no longer peripheral; it is foundational.
For the city leadership, this recognition is more than ceremonial. It is a commitment. “We truly appreciate you,” the Vice Mayor said, underscoring that the City of Linz stands firmly with the Filipino community — not just in words, but in everyday partnership.
In a city shaped by migration, work, and shared futures, the message from Linz’s leadership is clear: the Filipino community is not just part of the city’s story — it is part of its strength.
-Hector Pascua
