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Philippines feels like home, say two young Filipino-Australians

the two met for the first time at SBS Studios in Melbourne

Michael says the Philippines feels like home, Patrick wants to make the most of the opportunities in Manila. Source: SBS Filipino/ R Masinag

Known to many as the Filipino-Australian from Married at First Sight, Patrick Miller actually played professional basketball in the Philippines some 15 years ago. While Filipino-Australian Michael Catayas initially went to he Philippines to play professional basketball for the Letran Knights until he met a talent scout in Jollibee.


Michael's plans of playing basketball had to take a back seat, instead he found himself playing a part at the Aldub concert and other showbiz events.    

Both young men plan to return to the Philippines sometime this year or early 2019, Patrick Miller to try his luck in the entertainment industry while Michael Catayas wants to pursue a basketball career.


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