SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 27 August

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Filipinos have proven their love for basketball as they support Gilas Pilipinas against Dominican Republic at their FIBA Basketball World Cup opener, setting a new record crowd of 38,115 surpassing the 32,616 who watched the 1994 FIBA World Championship in Canada where USA beat Russia. Credit: FIBA Basketball World Cup (on Instagram)

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New South Wales police have charged a man for the death of two children following a car accident in south Sydney.
Philippines' opening game at the FIBA Basketball World Cup against Dominican Republic has set a new record attendance in a single game.
Daniel Ricciardo has flown to Barcelona for possible surgery after breaking his hand in a crash.

Filipino groups in Australia hold separate protests in solidarity with Philippine anti-corruption rallies

Protests against alleged corruption in the Philippines to be held in various parts of the world; foreign agency warns of threats of terrorism and violence. | Photo from Joan Bondoc, Benedicto Briones / Philippine News Agency (PNA)

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Filipino author and hard of hearing advocate Bambi Rodriguez empowers children with hearing loss through her bilingual Super Maya book series in English and Filipino.

'Super Maya': Children’s book series shines a light on the lives of hard of hearing kids and the power of inclusion

Kapuso actress Iya Villania lives in the Philippines but frequently visits Sydney Australia, where she was born and owns a family property.