SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 5 February

The Philippines agrees with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the need to improve accessibility to member states, as the 26th ASEAN Tourism Ministers meeting took place in Indonesia, on Saturday, February 4. Credit: Glecy Violata

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The federal government launching a review to end a 'jobs for mates' culture in politics.
The Philippines agrees with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the need to improve accessibility to member states.
Filipina beauty Maria Luisa Varela wins the controversial Miss Planet International pageant.

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)

SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 21 September 2025

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.