Filipino

Diamond Jubilee

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 12 17:32:11 +1100

Queen Elizabeth the Second is celebrating a milestone this week, (Feb 6) her Diamond Jubilee anniversary marking 60 years since her accession to the throne.

The Diamond Jubilee year will be commemorated with celebrations in the Un...

Faster connection by 2015

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 12 16:24:11 +1100

The federal government says Australians in rural and remote areas are a step closer to fast and affordable broadband services.

It has announced a 620 million dollar agreement for the design and building of two satellites to deli...

Private health rebate debate continues

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 12 16:08:12 +1100

The federal opposition says Australians will abandon private health insurance in their hundreds of thousands if the government's changes to the Medicare levy rebate pass through the parliament next week.

The rebate will be phased...

'Low carbon future' grants

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 12 15:52:12 +1100

The federal government has dismissed claims that its latest round of clean energy grants does nothing more than teach people how to turn off lights and airconditioners.

The government has announced a package of programs designed ...

On interest rates rise

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 17:52:12 +1100

The federal government says the big banks have no reason to increase interest rates to borrowers after the Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates on hold.

Treasurer (mr) Wayne Swan says Australia has a competitive banking ...

Black Saturday...three years after

SBS Radio — Wed, 08 Feb 12 16:16:11 +1100

Survivors of Victoria's Black Saturday fires are marking the third anniversary of the tragedy, February 7 with quiet community events.

Councillors say they no longer want to be defined by Australia's worst peacetime disaster, whi...

Private health rebate debate

SBS Radio — Wed, 08 Feb 12 15:56:11 +1100

Labor Government wants to means-test the 30-per-cent private health insurance rebate and, at the same time, increase the Medicare levy surcharge for high income earners without cover.

Means-testing would apply to individuals earn...

Unrest in Syria

SBS Radio — Tue, 07 Feb 12 12:52:12 +1100

A diplomat at the Syrian Embassy in Canberra is calling on the Australian government to track down a group of men who forced their way into the building at the weekend, causing extensive damage.

The attack coincided with similar disturbances at...

UN, Israel and Gaza

SBS Radio — Tue, 07 Feb 12 12:40:12 +1100

Angry protesters have thrown shoes at United Nations Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon as he visited the Gaza Strip.

Mr Ban has traveled to Israel and the Palestinian territories in a bid to persuade the two sides to resume stalled peace talks,...

Community Pay

SBS Radio — Tue, 07 Feb 12 12:08:11 +1100

They do a variety of jobs - taking care of children, the elderly, the disabled, the homeless, and other vulnerable Australians.

But those working in the community sector have long been paid much less than those in many other industries.

Invasive Animals

SBS Radio — Tue, 07 Feb 12 12:04:12 +1100

It's estimated that invasive animals could be costing Australia up to a billion dollars every year in stock losses, environmental damage and lost productivity.

A comprehensive 17-stop roadshow will be criss-crossing the country over the next th...

Young role model in the community

SBS Radio — Tue, 07 Feb 12 04:32:12 +1100

At a very young age, Karl San Pedro has become an active volunteer of Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and a volunteer community organiser with Sydney Alliance. He says his trip to the Philippines gave him an insight on the issues of social justice...

Rights of sexual minorities

SBS Radio — Tue, 07 Feb 12 03:44:12 +1100

As Sydney again prepares for what's become one of the world's largest festivals celebrating sexual diversity, there's a renewed focus internationally on the rights of sexual minorities.

In recent years it has become more acceptab...

Problem Animals

SBS Radio — Tue, 07 Feb 12 02:36:11 +1100

It's estimated that invasive animals could be costing Australia up to a *billion dollars every year in stock losses, environmental damage and lost productivity.

A comprehensive roadshow will be touring the country in the next th...

Filipino fine dining coming our way

SBS Radio — Mon, 06 Feb 12 15:28:12 +1100

Filipino fine food may arrive on our shores as renowned chefs, Rolando and Jackie Laudico explore the possibility of joining Sydney's food scene. They have been staunch advocates of promoting the Filipino cuisine, and have since elevated the level...

Young Filipino wins hearts of New York film fans

SBS Radio — Mon, 06 Feb 12 13:24:12 +1100

At 18 years young, Filipino filmmaker Lance Katigbak has made a name in his industry. He was awarded the People's Choice Award at the Manhattan Film Festival for his short film, Fine Dining.

Previous to his recognition, he spok...

Save the Trees

SBS Radio — Sun, 05 Feb 12 05:04:11 +1100

SBS Filipino radio interviews Evelyn Padua, based in Brisbane, Queensland and a member of an environment group 'A Tree A Day' about the campaign against the cutting / uprooting of trees in Luneta Hill, Baguio. She encourages everyone to join the ...

Passion for Music

SBS Radio — Sun, 05 Feb 12 04:28:12 +1100

An interview with Michael, 'Dindo' Pillora, former manager of musical band ASIN. Michael says he carries on his passion for music by his active involvement in the cultural performances and activities of Sining Lahi, composed of migrant Filipinos i...

Saving Lives at PNG

SBS Radio — Sun, 05 Feb 12 03:08:12 +1100

A major search and rescue operation continues off the north-east coast of Papua New Guinea after a ferry sank on Thursday (2 February 2012).

More than 240 people have been rescued from the water but the fate of other passengers...

Philippine Carabaos in rugby league

SBS Radio — Fri, 03 Feb 12 14:12:12 +1100

Filipino-Australians now playing rugby league.

Greg Cross, team manager for the Philippine Carabaos Rugby League shares their story.