A Decade in Business: Recipe for Success

I have been writing for the Philippine Times since 2016 and my articles are mostly about migration legislation updates, Australian visa FAQs, and migrants’ success stories. For this edition, I decided to share something special. On 21 October 2023, we celebrated a huge milestone, the 10 th anniversary of my business. I felt so blessed […]

A Bicolana’s journey from hospitality to nursing in Australia

Some people get the opportunity to switch careers.  Some are planned and some are unexpected.  Here’s a summary of my interview with Charmaine Marto, originally from Legazpi city in the Bicol region who started in the hospitality industry and later became a Registered Nurse in Australia. This article intends to inspire those who are from […]

Pastry Cook’s Migration to Australia

Migrating to Australia entails many steps and it can take a long time to get a Permanent Residency visa granted.  The first step of the application process is to apply for skills assessment. Pastry Cooks who are Philippine passport holders go through the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) with Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).  This can […]