Usap Tayo: Besides Filipinos, do you have friends who are Aussies or from other backgrounds?

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Today, 22nd May 2024, we commemorate Philippine Australia Friendship Day. Credit: Envato / Jose Calsina

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Today, 22nd May 2024, we commemorate Philippine Australia Friendship Day.

Key Points
  • Some Filipino migrants are friendly and open to making friends with people from different backgrounds in addition to their fellow countrymen.
  • Some benefits of making friends with people from different ethnicities include learning languages, cultures, and customs.
  • Some challenges include language barriers, differing senses of humour, and cultural references.
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