Episodes

  • The Encounters, Mga Salubong, inter-generational relationships, and stories from migrants' lens

    The Encounters, Mga Salubong, inter-generational relationships, and stories from migrants' lens
    Nov 26 2025
    'The Encounters, Mga Salubong' is an inter-generational story, a mother, her daughter, and her granddaughter, and how migration has shaped their relationships—a migrant's story created by Palanca Awardee, Ricardo Magno.
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    1 min
  • Acclaimed Fil-Aus writer Merlinda Bobis sees nature as an important source of inspiration for her novels

    Acclaimed Fil-Aus writer Merlinda Bobis sees nature as an important source of inspiration for her novels
    Nov 19 2025
    Dr Merlinda Bobis is an award-winning writer and performer and an honorary senior lecturer at the Australian National University in Canberra
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    13 mins
  • Australian-born Pinoys proudly embrace Visayan language and Tinikling tradition

    Australian-born Pinoys proudly embrace Visayan language and Tinikling tradition
    Nov 7 2025
    Both born and raised in Melbourne, Arrifa Nasarudin and Giuzelle Di Nuzzo speak fluent Visayan and share a love for Tinikling.
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    9 mins
  • Filipino diaspora in Australia: From historical pearl divers to modern growth of skilled migrants

    Filipino diaspora in Australia: From historical pearl divers to modern growth of skilled migrants
    Oct 30 2025
    Filipinos have a long history in Australia, from the 19th-century Manilamen in the pearl industry to those who served in World Wars I and II. Today, over 400,000 Filipinos live in Australia, enriching its culture, education, and economy, and shaping modern Australian society.
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    18 mins
  • Traditional sound of rondalla: A heritage of Filipino music

    Traditional sound of rondalla: A heritage of Filipino music
    Oct 9 2025
    Traditional Filipino rondalla music has deep historical roots. Although it originated from Spain and was brought to the Philippines in the mid-1500s, the art form evolved over time to reflect a distinctly Filipino sound and identity. Both its use and instruments were adapted, giving rise to native versions such as the bandurria, laud, octavina, and others.
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    14 mins
  • 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