Para sa Filipino

Para sa Filipino A series tells the personal stories of some of the most successful Filipinos around the globe. It also uses social media sites for news distribution.

Kalayaan is Social media news network and extensively uses online multimedia including video, pictures, text, and audio. The Kalayaan is located in the heart of Adelaide's most exciting, Diverse, and Vibrant communities. We at Kalayaan deliver unquestionable news gathering which is YOU are the one reporting the news- A new breed of Citizen Journalism for Filipino around the World.

13/04/2025

🎵 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎵
"Music as Home: A Filipino Journey" follows Filipino-Australians traveling across the continent for an Eraserheads concert in Perth. Host Miko Santos captures the magnetic pull of familiar melodies that create "home away from home."
"When you live far away like this, the music becomes your territory. When I play Eraserheads, I am home again," shares one fan who traveled from interstate.
This documentary explores how songs become emotional anchors for immigrants, connecting generations and creating community through shared cultural experience.
Listen now at
https://www.parasafilipino.com/p/music-as-home-how-eraserheads-unites

29/03/2025

In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Ms. Johanna Nonato, a lawyer and migration consultant who transitioned from the IT industry in the Philippines to New Zealand and then to Australia.

Johanna shares her experiences of adapting to new environments, the challenges of starting over, and the importance of being open to new opportunities.

Johanna also shares heartwarming stories of her clients and how she has helped them navigate their migration journeys. Whether you're a Filipino migrant or someone interested in the migration process, this episode is packed with valuable advice and encouragement.

Check out the full story in the below! ⤵️

29/03/2025

🌟 NEW EPISODE ALERT: "From Jollibee Crew to Melbourne's Culinary Star" 🌟

Meet Chef Princess Anne, the Filipina culinary powerhouse who's now Executive Sous Chef at Marvel Stadium, one of Australia's largest venues!

Her journey will inspire you - from service crew at Jollibee to mastering Japanese cuisine and winning the Australian BBQ Championship with a Filipino twist. She wowed judges by cooking lechon in just TWO HOURS using innovative techniques!

"You cannot call adobo when you put barbecue sauce... that's the confusion happening now in our industry." - Chef Princess on authentic fusion cuisine.

Her pandemic story of resilience will move you - after nearly losing everything when a restaurant deal fell through, she rebuilt her career through sheer determination.

Watch the full episode now! Link in comments. 👇

22/03/2025

Chef Ben Roquero shares his migration journey from working on cruise ships to becoming a successful head chef in Melbourne, Australia. He discusses his innovative Filipino fusion cuisine, his frozen Filipino sesame ball business (Breea’s Buchi), and offers advice to aspiring migrants.

Check out the full story in the comment below! ⤵️

22/03/2025

In this episode of Unfiltered Conversation, we explore the inspiring journey of a Filipino traveler who has set out to visit every country in the world. The discussion begins with the unique upbringing in a culture focused on survival, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of Filipinos.

Our guest Kach Medina Umandap shares their personal story, starting with their first international flight at 20 and the pivotal moment at 24 when they decided to quit their job in the Middle East to pursue their passion for travel.

Check out the full story in the comment below! ⤵️

21/03/2025

🇦🇺 NEW EPISODE ALERT: How Tito Icon Built a 100K Following Sharing His Australian Migration Journey 🇵🇭

Ever wondered if there are alternatives to the student visa pathway for moving to Australia? In our latest episode, IT professional turned TikTok sensation Tito Icon shares how skilled migration sponsorship changed his life.

"If I discover something in Filipino culture that isn't beneficial, I'll leave it. If I find something in Australian culture that is beneficial, I'll adopt it." - Tito Icon on cultural integration

After 20 years in professional writing, I've interviewed countless success stories, but Icon's practical approach to migration and building community stands out. His message about hope resonates with anyone facing life's challenges.

Listen now and discover why his content has connected with nearly 100,000 followers seeking authentic migration advice!

17/03/2025

📣 MIGRATION JOURNEYS REVEALED: Breaking Filipino migration insights THIS SATURDAY. Tito Icon unpacks his strategic transition from Philippines to Australia—highlighting CRITICAL advantages of skilled migration pathways over conventional student visa routes. His candid analysis reveals precisely how middle-class Filipinos can position themselves for international success. JOIN THE CONVERSATION as we explore migration strategies that mainstream influencers consistently overlook.

Don't forget to subscribe at parasafilipino.com

16/03/2025

In this episode, we sit down with Rowena Bautista, co-founder of Ystilo Designs in Melbourne, Australia. She shares her inspiring journey from working in a Philippine call center to building a successful design and printing business in Australia with her husband.

The conversation explores their transition challenges, business growth strategies, and how they've maintained their Filipino values while adapting to Australian business culture.

Full story : 👉 https://www.parasafilipino.com/p/from-call-center-to-business-owner

14/03/2025

# Support Parasafilipino.com: Your Community-Powered Filipino Podcast

Our latest episode is now available completely free for all listeners! Parasafilipino.com continues to bring you authentic Filipino stories, conversations, and cultural insights without paywalls or subscription fees.

**Why subscribe?**

Your subscription directly supports:
- Production of new episodes
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As a listener-supported platform, we rely on community members like you to sustain our mission of amplifying Filipino voices and perspectives.

**Subscribe today** at parasafilipino.com/subscribe to help ensure we can continue providing this valuable content freely to our growing community.

Thank you for being part of our journey!

13/03/2025

Upcoming Episode : This coming Saturday

NEW EPISODE ALERT: Meet Yassy Honorio, who traded her Philippine Air Force uniform for chef whites in Australia! 🇵🇭➡️🇦🇺👩‍🍳
Her incredible journey shows how military discipline becomes kitchen excellence. "Comply before complain" works equally well in both worlds!

Yassi opens up about the emotional and financial challenges of international education while approaching graduation from Commercial Cookery studies.

For anyone considering study abroad or career reinvention, this conversation provides authentic insights beyond the glossy social media representations. Listen now to hear how she's using content creation to guide others through similar journeys!

This podcast episode features Miko Santos sharing his experience traveling from Adelaide to Perth to attend an Eraserhea...
10/03/2025

This podcast episode features Miko Santos sharing his experience traveling from Adelaide to Perth to attend an Eraserheads reunion concert.

He discusses how this iconic Filipino rock band has shaped Filipino cultural identity, especially for those living abroad. Miko describes the concert atmosphere, the connection felt among Filipino attendees, and explains how music serves as a powerful cultural bridge for immigrants. The episode highlights how OPM (Original Pinoy Music) helps overseas Filipinos maintain their connection to home and cultural roots.

Check out the full story in the comment below! ⤵️

07/01/2023

Novy Bereber is a Filipino-Australian choreographer from Iloilo City who is now based in Sydney, Australia. He is the Philippines’ leading choreographer of his generation, the only one to have mounted his works to the major dance companies in the Philippines – Ballet Philippines, Ballet Manila, and Philippine Ballet Theatre and Airdance.

CREDITS :

This podcast is written and hosted by me, Miko Santos, Produced by Kangaroofern Media Lab, Australi’s Independent podcast management company. Research by Ivone Santos, Edited and mixed by Jaime Bada, Sound design by Ivan Santos, our Podcast producers Jaymie Lopez, and Renee Bernales. Voice over artist Kiko Malicdem. Music by audiohero.com. Filipinotastic logo by Sid Tabar

Thank you to our guest Novy Bereber, Sayaw PD, Sayaw technical director Will Laxa and Mica Bernas


Once again THANK YOU so much for carving out the time to hear what was shared on today’s podcast. Don’t forget there’s a free podcast course waiting for you over at www.podfiesta.org and join the community.

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Launched in 2017 Reporti is an independent Social news network, Australia-Based news and current affairs site extensively use online multimedia including video, pictures, text and audio. It also uses social media sites for news distribution.

Reporti is located in the heart of Adelaide’s most exciting, Diverse and Vibrant communities.

We at Reporti deliver unquestionable news gathering where YOU tell the stories with two principles in mind – freedom of speech and freedom of information.