The Northern Territory is the only jurisdiction in Australia where Filipinos are the number one migrant group. Those in the tight-knit community share why they love life in the Top End.

In 1999, Filipinos in San Francisco found a more permanent way to keep the Baybayin language around. Many went under the needle and received meaningful tattoos in the written language.

Filipinos are recognized around the world as cooks, nurses, and members of the military,” he said. “This feels like a missed opportunity to be recognized around the world as also the country ...

Filipinos abroad also offered their solidarity with the local Vancouver community. Bacani, 42, who was born and raised in Vancouver, said the community has a long road of healing ahead.