Episodes

  • First Philippine Barrio Fiesta Celebrated in Cairns, Queensland

    First Philippine Barrio Fiesta Celebrated in Cairns, Queensland
    Aug 11 2025
    Hundreds gathered at the Western Event Lawn Esplanade in Cairns for the first-ever Philippine Barrio Fiesta, featuring parades, competitions, cultural showcases and authentic Filipino food.
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    2 mins
  • Melbourne's Filipino seniors to lead 127th Philippine Independence Day tribute to heroes old and new

    Melbourne's Filipino seniors to lead 127th Philippine Independence Day tribute to heroes old and new
    May 29 2025
    Bayanihan in Melbourne Inc., a seniors’ community group that fosters connection and inclusion, will host a Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 7, honouring both historical icons and today’s everyday heroes.
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    11 mins
  • 'Do what makes your heart happy': 75-year-old Filipino-Australian retiree gets tattooed by Apo Whang-Od

    'Do what makes your heart happy': 75-year-old Filipino-Australian retiree gets tattooed by Apo Whang-Od
    Mar 25 2025
    Violi Calvert felt something extraordinary when she met the legendary tattoo artist, Apo Whang-Od.
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    14 mins
  • 'Living my life's purpose': Engineer-turned-entrepreneur champions Filipino artisans online

    'Living my life's purpose': Engineer-turned-entrepreneur champions Filipino artisans online
    Mar 3 2025
    With Tricia Pestaño's help, Analyn has been able to carry on the tradition of weaving the Malong Inaul. More than just a business, their partnership brings life and hope to families in their community.
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    13 mins
  • Groundbreaking ceremony held for Dr Jose Rizal’s first statue in Victoria on his 128th death anniversary

    Groundbreaking ceremony held for Dr Jose Rizal’s first statue in Victoria on his 128th death anniversary
    Dec 30 2024
    Filipinos in Australia commemorate the 128th anniversary of the death of the Philippines’ National Hero, Dr Jose Rizal.
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    12 mins
  • A mother preserves the Filipino language through a playgroup in Australia

    A mother preserves the Filipino language through a playgroup in Australia
    Nov 20 2024
    A Melbourne mum started a playgroup to help her child socialise and maintain fluency in Filipino, taking the initiative to preserve the language.
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    8 mins
  • Why is pronouncing F and V in words a challenge for some Filipinos?

    Why is pronouncing F and V in words a challenge for some Filipinos?
    Aug 15 2023
    A sociolinguist, Dr Loy Lising, has woven the reasons why some Filipinos struggle to pronounce certain letters in words and why we should embrace our own language.
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    9 mins
  • Do you teach your kids the Filipino language? Learn the benefits of being multilingual

    Do you teach your kids the Filipino language? Learn the benefits of being multilingual
    Aug 1 2023
    Learn the benefits and challenges of teaching the native language to a child born and raised in Australia.
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    9 mins