Community

A life of service: John Rivas and the spirit of bayanihan in Australia

Long-serving Northern Territory community leader and former Philippine Honorary Consul General Januario “John” Rivas is retiring after decades of supporting Filipino migrants and helping...

The Philippine Times welcomes new volunteers

On Saturday, 21 February 2026, The Philippine Times (PT) successfully held its Volunteer Orientation Session at Ross House in Melbourne, ushering in a fresh...

Filipino Stories in Film, Made in Melbourne

Imagine going to the movies and seeing your own neighbourhood and maybe even some people you know on the...

Community Mourns Tragic Loss of Teen Basketball Player Riahne Vasquez in NSW

A young Filipino-Australian basketball player is being remembered as a bright, humble, and deeply loved member of the community...

Achievers Honoured and New Leaders Elected at FILCCA’s 17th Biennial National Conference

Filipino community leaders from across Australia gathered at the Gold Coast, Queensland, for the 17th Biennial Filipino Communities Council...

National survey launched to measure Filipinos’ skills and volunteering impact in Australia

A national survey has been launched to capture the contributions of Filipinos in Australia, both as skilled professionals and...

Melbourne’s Hoop for Hope event to raise funds for typhoon-hit families in the Philippines

When a string of powerful typhoons tore through the Philippines this year, flattening homes and displacing thousands, one Melbourne...

Filipino-Australian Talents Rock the Stage in School of Rock: The Musical!

Three outstanding Filipino-Australian performers are lighting up the stage in School of Rock: The Musical! — Alyssa (Ally) Jandayan,...