This Aussie plans to serve tortang talong, banana ketchup and chicken inasal this Christmas

Australian Clare MacNish lived in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, working as an Australian Volunteer. For Clare, spending Christmas in the Philippines is one of her most memorable experiences during her year-long stay.

Clare MacNish lived in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, for one year. Under the Australian Volunteer Program, she worked as a volunteer Tourism & Program Development Officer. She says the people in Victorias have become like family. Credit: C MacNish

Key Points

• Clare worked as a volunteer Tourism & Promotion Development Officer from April 2024 until April 2025 in Victorias, Negros Occidental.
• She had to resingn from her paid work but receieved a living allowance under the Australian Volunteer Program.
• Clare decided to spend Christmas in the Philippines as she was told it was an experience she will never forget.
• This Christmas she plans to serve tortang talong, banana ketchup and chicken inasal to her family and friends.

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