Manila, May 31 -- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam commended efforts by the Vietnamese community in the Philippines to integrate into the host society and preserve national traditions while meeting with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the community on May 31, part of his state visit to the archipelagic nation. The leader praised the community's contributions to economic and trade ties between Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as the coordinating and supporting role played by its liaison board. He shared the country's development priorities and socio-economic policies aimed at sustaining high economic growth, enhancing self-reliance and improving people's living standards. He also briefed partici...