The Philippine Times (Australia)

Last Saturday, 29 August 2026, the Plaza Tavern in Werribee became a place of connection, reflection, worship, and encouragement as women gathered for the sixth Jewels Conference in Melbourne. With 128 participants, this year’s gathering marked another year of steady growth for the conference, which continues to welcome more women each year.

The first dedicated Philippine Pavilion at Fine Food Australia featured 11 companies, including four businesses from the Bicol region. Philippine food exporters presented products ranging from pili nuts and mangoes to coconut oil, seasonings, seafood and Filipino-inspired ice cream at Fine Food Australia 2026 in Melbourne.

Hotel101 Global CEO Hannah Yulo-Luccini speaks exclusively to The Philippine Times (Australia) about the company’s Australian debut Long before Hotel101 announced plans to develop what is expected to become Melbourne’s largest hotel, its founders had already made their mark on Philippine business by building brands that became household names.

Established in 2009,  the Pangasinan  Down Under Victoria Inc. (PDUVI)  hosted its 2026 Winter Wonderland with the theme “Frost and Foliage Face Off”  on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at Grand Star Reception Centre in Altona,  Victoria. The program started with the entrance of the PDUVI  Steering Committee,  followed by the Invocation by the founding president,  Rafael Prado, and the singing of the Philippine and the Australian Anthems led by Andre dela Cruz. Engr.

A fun night full of music and laughter was brought to the Melbourne Filo community by comedians Mc Muah, Lassy and Chad Kinis, also collectively known as Beks Battalion, through their Laff Control Project last Sunday (Aug 9) at the Arrow on Swanston. The trio was made more popular by their Youtube channel: Beks Battalion. They now have almost 3M subscribers since starting their channel in 2020.

Blessed with Melbourne’s beautiful spring weather on August 23, thousands attended the very first ‘Ube Wonderland Down Under’ held at the Cranbourne Turf Club, undoubtedly another successful event organised by Ed Guevarra Festivals and Entertainment.

Blessed with Melbourne’s beautiful spring weather on August 23, thousands attended the very first ‘Ube Wonderland Down Under’ held at the Cranbourne Turf Club, undoubtedly another successful event organised by Ed Guevarra Festivals and Entertainment.

Victoria’s peak body representing migrant and refugee communities has called on political parties and candidates to commit to stronger investment in multicultural communities ahead of the Victorian state election on 28 November. The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) has released its 2026 state election platform, A Victoria for All of Us, setting out 14 recommendations aimed at strengthening communities, creating belonging and improving wellbeing and safety across the state.

In this article Toggle Pinoy Power 2026, organized by the University of the Philippines Alumni in Victoria (UPAV), brings together our community for an afternoon dedicated to wealth, career growth, and financial empowerment. Under the theme “Build your future with smart foundations in wealth, finance, and equity,” this event connects you with seasoned Filipino-Australian leaders who have turned challenges into thriving careers, successful ventures, and long-term security.

In this article Toggle That gap became Jett’s Magical Jeepney Ride: Exploring the Philippines, Serrano’s first children’s book. Named for her son, the story sends Jett and his Lola aboard a brightly painted jeepney, from Manila’s crowded streets to Mayon Volcano, green rice fields and the beaches of Boracay. Along the way, they hear Tagalog words, visit a sari-sari store and stop for halo-halo.