Opinion

A mother’s love and the joy it brings

Except for divine love, I believe that a mother’s love is one of the greatest loves on earth. A mother’s love and joy begin...

Emptying

A personal reflection on retirement, this piece explores the quiet and often unexpected “emptying” stage that follows a lifetime of work – and how...

Migration and our bayanihan heritage

Immigration has been a sore issue these past couple of years. Which is bizarre because Australia is a nation...

Where are you heading?

On 23 January, we embarked on a road trip from Melbourne to Queensland via Sydney.  It was a 20-hour...

Asian Cup success will Equal FIFA World Cup Qualification for the Filipinas

As the Filipinas prepare for their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup opener against the Matildas this Sunday...

Different Stages of Love

One of my favourite quotes from my latest book, My Heart and Soul Unplugged, reads: “Love is beyond comprehension; no...

Why Filipino Nurses Must Be in the Philippines–Australia Strategic Partnership

When Australia and the Philippines announced a new Strategic Partnership in 2023, the language was big and bold. The Partnership outlines cooperation...

The road to 2028 starts in 2026

The first half of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s (PBBM) term is drawing to a close. At this stage,...