SBS News in Filipino, Wednesday 9 April 2025

Doctors, medical practitioners and supporters rally during a strike at Westmead Hospital in Sydney

Henry Crayton, a junior doctor, joined thousands of colleagues from more than 30 public hospitals in NSW in walking off the job on Tuesday. Source: AAP / Dan Himbrechts

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The Prime Minister and Opposition leader tout their migration policies during an election debate.
Doctors in New South Wales commence second day of strike.
The Philippines is boosting its air patrols over the West Philippine Sea with the support of 20 drones valued at P34 million, donated by Australia.

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In Season 2 of Netflix’s Wednesday, half-Filipino werewolf Bruno Yuson (Noah B. Taylor) and Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) surprise fans by speaking Filipino in one of the episodes.

The Filipino pop band SB19, consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, is coming to Australia for their 'Simula at Wakas' World Tour in December.

Dive into everyday Filipino life by riding public transport like the ever-handy tricycle, or the colourful jeepney or a classic provincial bus. It’s how millions of locals travel every day — affordable, authentic, and full of character.

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The Filipino community in Australia joins the celebration of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month which highlights the Philippines as a rich maritime and archipelagic nation—with over 7,600 islands surrounded by rich seas that provide us food, livelihood, culture, and heritage.

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