The Filipino Australian

Obet Dionisio writes: "Most of us may have already chosen to adopt the Australian Citizenship and that makes us Australian. And it's very heartening to note that despite this change..." Full Article...

Rice TerracesFrom the publisher: We have received queries if the Rice Terraces in the Philippines are world heritage. Yes, the rice terraces located in the Ifugao Province, Cordillera Region in the Philippines are considered as world heritage. Full Article...

From the Publisher: As TheFilipinoAustralian enters onto its third year, we recall what we wrote when we launched this news site in June 2005: "The task of promoting the Filipino Australian community to a dominant position in multicultural Australia is not easy. But it can be done.... all that we need is to work together, trust each other and help enhance each other's potentials. Let the Filipino spirit fly, let it compete effectively, and let it flourish in the wider and global community." Archive...

The Australian Citizenship Bill 2005 and Australian Citizenship (transitional and consequentials) Bill 2005 (the Bill) before Parliament will replace the existing Australian Citizenship Act 1948(Cth). As a consequence, applicants have to balance the pros and cons of this change in order to determine whether the advantages or disadvantages affect their specific situation. Full Article...

My ViewsJESS DIAZ writes: It appears that Filipino-Australians (FilAus) are duplicating the Filipino-Americans' (FilAms) experience in political empowerment. The FilAms are celebrating 100 years of migration to the USA, and that no FilAm has been elected to the US Congress yet, validates this perception. Full Article...



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OPINIONS 
Filipino bonding in Australia
Are the Rice Terraces world heritage?
Let the Filipino spirit fly
A look at changes to Citizenship Act
Filipino political enpowerment in Australia
Are you employing an illegal immigrant?
Ban the Aussie flag? What a stupid idea
A perspective on Filipino fiestas in Australia
A citizenship delayed
A small village called Sydney


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