SBS News in Filipino, Thursday 21 ng March 2024

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.

English-language test provider Pearson has found of 3,000 visa applicants who took its test, the average earned an additional $20,000 above the median Australian salary six months after settlement. The data has been released to coincide with Harmony Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2024 to highlight the importance of skilled migration for Australian society. Credit: oneinchpunchphotos/envato

Key Points

• Defence, climate action, cyber security and the financial welfare of Australia and the United Kingdom are expected to be on the agenda as federal ministers prepare to welcome their British counterparts in Canberra.
• Philippines and US Balikatan Exercises to be held outside territorial waters in West Philippine Sea.
• New research has shown the role of English-language proficiency in helping skilled migrants and international students secure their target jobs faster.