Thursday, January 8, 2026

Society & Culture

Christmas: The Happiest Time of the Year

Each one of us, without a shadow of a doubt, is anticipating a joyful and memorable Christmas, and this year is no exception. Regardless...

​​The challenge: 35 years of keeping the flames alive

I still remember that first meeting in August 1990 at Gateway House, now part of RMIT. I was newly arrived from the Philippines, homesick...

Filipino Australian community in Sydney joins DiwaliFest and launch of Multicultural Sydney

The Filipino Australian community in Sydney joined this year’s Lane Cove DiwaliFest, one of the Lower North Shore’s largest...

The VAA’s 81st Leyte Gulf Landings Commemoration and Liberation Day Ball 2025

The Visayan Association of Australia Inc. (VAA) marked the 81st anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings on 18 October...

USAP Collective to Celebrate MAGDIWANG at OzAsia Festival

November 7, 2025 is set to be a vibrant day of cultural inquiry and celebration in Adelaide as the...

Father’s Day tribute

For many children, fathers are their first heroes – someone to look up to, to lean on, and to...

7000 Islands Wines Puts Filipino Flavours on Show at St Kilda Spirits Festival

The St Kilda Spirits Festival in Melbourne on Sunday, 17 August 2025, featured more than 30 stands of local...

First Dr Jose Rizal Bust in Victoria Installed at Philippine House in Shepparton

With deep pride, the Filipino Australian & Friends Association (FAFA) announces the installation of the first bust of Dr...