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Pinoy International Student Appeals for Help

Thirty-two year old Starski Madrilejos, a Filipino international student, arrived in Melbourne on June 26, 2022. He is on Student Visa to undertake a course in Cookery which will be finished in November 2024. Barely a month later, an unfortunate event shattered his family.

Community Announcement·16 August 2022·2 min read
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Focus:  Sophia Maranan, President of the Filipino Student Society of Sydney University

The Australian Filipina is glad to feature Sophia Cianne Maranan, the co-chair of Kapwa and President of the Filipino Student Society of Sydney University.

Violi Calvert·4 July 2022·5 min read
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Daisy Ann Gonzalez-Cumming Receives International Rotary Club Recognition

Well-known Filipino-Australian artist, philanthropist, inspirational speaker and community leader, Daisy Ann Gonzalez-Cumming has added another feather to her cap. She received the Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, on June 25, 2022 at the chan

Violi Calvert·4 July 2022·6 min read
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Focus: Elizabeth Policarpio Amper, Fil-Aus President of Rotary Blacktown

Meet Elizabeth Policarpio Amper, 44-year old petite Pinay who has been voted as the Blacktown Rotary Club 2022-23 President, the 57th President of the club. She is also the Treasurer of the Filipino Arts, Sports and Recreational Club since 2019.

Violi Calvert·5 June 2022·4 min read
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Oui! Clarissa D’Orival, A Pinay-French Wins National Animation Competition in France

Clarissa D’orival, who still calls the Philippines her ‘home’ though based in France, recently won the “AGRAF” Prize for an in-development animated short film at “ The French National Animated Film Festival in Rennes, France ” with her animated short film titled “ Usahay ”.

Violi Calvert·29 May 2022·5 min read
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Fil-Aus International Students Couple Appeals for Help

Louie and Chelou had their future life together as husband and wife all mapped out. The plan was Chelou, would undertake two-year Child Care course in Australia ahead of Louie who would be supporting her financially as a student. Chelou arrived on international student visa in Ad

Violi Calvert·23 May 2022·2 min read
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Once Upon a Hipon Girl

Here's another viral Cinderella story that's going on different directions - Once Upon a Hipon Girl.

Chi de Jesus·6 May 2022·3 min read
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Entrepreneurial Pinay: Aubrey Abanico

We're launching a new series and it's called Entrepreneurial Pinay and for our maiden article, we're featuring a woman who is now bringing a Pinoy product into the Australian market. Her name is Aubrey Abanico.

Chi de Jesus·29 April 2022·4 min read
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Pinay AusMumPreneur Awardee Co-authors Courage and Confidence

As part of The Australian Filipina’s offerings for the celebration of the International Women’s Month, we are glad to highlight one of the Ausmumpreneur awardees last year, as co-author of a book aimed at further empowering women and any readers. This is none other than Dr Vaness

Community Announcement·24 March 2022·3 min read
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Fil-Aus Beauty Pageant Personality Receives Two Global Trends Awards

One of Sydney’s well-known Fil-Aus beauty pageant personalities, Mary Rose Salubre, recently added to her collection of recognitions, two global awards at a glitzy event held on 28 February 2022 at The Cove Okada attended by many celebrities, beauty pageant queens, vloggers, infl

Violi Calvert·18 March 2022·3 min read
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Pinay Beauty Queen, Life Coach and Many More Co-authors COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE

In celebration of International Women’s Month, we feature Mafae Yuson-Belasco who is best known for her success in the beauty pageant industry, having won prestigious awards locally and internationally.

Violi Calvert·11 March 2022·3 min read
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Pinay OAM receives Alumnae Association Award for Public Service

Dr Zeny Edwards OAM of Lindfield NSW has been awarded the prestigious Teresa’s Light Award for Public Service by the STCQC Alumnae Association of St Theresa’s College, Quezon City. The Selection Panel considered that Zeny stood out to be given the award for her "steadfast and ins

Community Announcement·24 February 2022·3 min read
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