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Michelle Baltazar

One of the magazine's most versatile writers, Michelle has covered finance, culture, travel, and community affairs across more than a decade of contributions.

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12 articles

People

10 May 2024·3 min read

Mark Bravo launches first solo art exhibit

On a Friday night, an anxious but ecstatic Filipino-Australian artist Mark Bravo opened his first art exhibit, ‘Sounds Familiar’.

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Filipiniana

9 March 2024·1 min read

Coffee lovers take a shine to Philippine brew

How an accidental documentary about Philippine coffee is jumpstarting a global movement.

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Filipiniana

14 June 2023·3 min read

Consulate toasts Independence Day in style at the MCA

This year’s Philippine Independence Day commemoration hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney was a resounding success, highlighting the nation’s r

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People

26 October 2022·3 min read

A night to remember for Sharon Cuneta fans in Sydney

Some fans were moved to tears in a rare meeting with Philippine megastar Sharon Cuneta.

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Lifestyle

15 April 2022·2 min read

Five modern (and affordable) ways to spend Holy Week as a Filo-Aussie

How do you keep the Lenten spirit in Australia even if you’re thousands of kilometres away from the Phiippines? Here are five cheap and cheerful ways to celebra

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Business

17 December 2021·3 min read

Five reasons why I picked Oxford over Channel

Three months ago, I embarked on a journey that I wouldn’t have considered if not for COVID-19: go to Oxford.

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People

24 September 2021·1 min read

Bevan Calvert Returns to International Handball Competition

Not even travel restrictions in Australia can stop the country’s handball community from joining an overseas competition and taps its global network, including

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Just arrived

28 July 2021·1 min read

Lockdown in NSW extended, new restrictions, more LGAs added

The number of COVID-19 cases in NSW has reached a new record – 177 new infections – prompting the state government to extend the lockdown and change the rules a

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People

27 July 2021·3 min read

Grabe si God: How Hidilyn Diaz made Olympic gold history

Hindi ako ang umiiyak, ikaw ang umiiyak. Hidilyn Diaz, the first Filipino take home an Olympic gold, gives hope to an entire nation ravaged by a pandemic.

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Filipiniana

24 June 2021·2 min read

Tributes pour for former Philippine president Noynoy Aquino

Filipinos around the world are mourning the death of former Philippine president Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III.

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Business

8 April 2021·1 min read

Dodge the bill shock before winter

Your bills about to get more exxy.

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Just arrived

1 April 2021·1 min read

In the middle of a pandemic, Filipinos observe Lent

The 'senakulo', or the re-enactment of the life of Christ in the lead up to his crucifixion is a time-honoured tradition for many Filipinos.

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