Episodes

  • What Filipino values should you teach your child while living in Australia?

    What Filipino values should you teach your child while living in Australia?
    Aug 13 2025
    Why is it important to preserve Filipino values even when your child grows up in another country like Australia?
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    8 mins
  • Unexpected jobs: First work experiences of Filipinos in Australia

    Unexpected jobs: First work experiences of Filipinos in Australia
    Aug 12 2025
    In this episode of Usap Tayo, we discussed the first jobs of some Filipinos in Australia and how they ended up in roles they never imagined they could handle and succeed in.
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    10 mins
  • 'Nangingilo, sungki, pasta': Some Filipino dental terms that are lost in Aussie English translation

    'Nangingilo, sungki, pasta': Some Filipino dental terms that are lost in Aussie English translation
    Aug 6 2025
    In this Usap Tayo episode, we discuss some Filipino dental jargon that's often lost in translation to Australian English, leading to miscommunication during check-ups.
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    7 mins
  • Rising cost of living forcing Australians to skip hygiene essentials, survey finds

    Rising cost of living forcing Australians to skip hygiene essentials, survey finds
    Aug 5 2025
    As the cost of living continues to climb, a research shows more Australians are skipping basic hygiene items like soap and toothpaste.
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    9 mins
  • Usap Tayo: What are some Aussie home interior features you won’t commonly find in the Philippines?

    Usap Tayo: What are some Aussie home interior features you won’t commonly find in the Philippines?
    Aug 1 2025
    In this banter episode, we discussed interior design features commonly found in Australian homes but rarely seen in the Philippines, due to climate, space, and cultural habits.
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    12 mins
  • Does Australia have a State of the Nation Address like the Philippines?

    Does Australia have a State of the Nation Address like the Philippines?
    Jul 29 2025
    While the Philippines holds an annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) mandated by its Constitution, Australia has no direct counterpart. Instead, the government communicates its priorities through the Governor-General’s Speech during the Opening of Parliament and the Federal Budget Speech in May.
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    7 mins
  • Teleserye or reality drama? Key differences between the Australian and Philippine media landscapes

    Teleserye or reality drama? Key differences between the Australian and Philippine media landscapes
    Jun 5 2025
    In our “Usap Tayo” banters, we discussed the common differences noticeable in Philippine and Australian television and radio programming.
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    12 mins
  • USAP TAYO: Do you know 'First aid'? Why is it important

    USAP TAYO: Do you know 'First aid'? Why is it important
    May 1 2025
    In emergencies where someone is injured, choking, or having trouble breathing, knowing first aid can save a life. But when should you use it?
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    6 mins