Inspired by her children and her own Filipino roots, Angelie Costelo-Matcovich turned her passion into a mission: creating Mag-Bisaya Ta! to help the next generation stay connected to the Bisaya language and their cultural identity.
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- Inspired by her children and her own Filipino roots, Angelie Costelo-Matcovich turned her passion into a mission: creating Mag-Bisaya Ta! to help the next generation stay connected to the Bisaya language and their cultural identity.Born in Leyte and raised in Cebu, Angelie Costelo-Matcovich, a human resources professional and mother, promotes the use of the Bisaya language to help her children stay connected to their culture, family, and roots.
- Through Mag-Bisaya Ta!, she hopes to strengthen Filipino children’s connection to their language, culture, and heritage.
- For Angelie, language is more than just words, it is a legacy passed on to the next generation.
- In the 2021 Census, nearly 294,000 people living in Australia were born in the Philippines, while more than 408,000 reported Filipino ancestry. Meanwhile, 6,406 people said Bisaya and 4,732 said Cebuano were the languages they spoke at home.
I don’t want my children to feel like they are outside the conversation. I want them to be part of the stories, the laughter, and the memories that define our family.Angelie Costelo-Matcovich, Sydney-based book author
Our children should never have to choose between cultures. They can embrace every part of who they are.Angelie Costelo-Matcovich, Sydney-based book author
I want my children to grow up knowing that every part of their identity is something to be proud of their Bisaya roots, their Filipino heritage, and who they are today.
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