Australia’s connection with the Philippines began long before formal diplomatic ties. It started with the lives of the “Manilamen” who arrived in the 1880s. These Filipino migrants, drawn by the pearling industry and global maritime routes, and settled in northern Australia. Though not all came from Manila, they were collectively known as “Manila-men,” ‘Manillamen,’ or simply ‘Manillas’. Their legacy is a powerful story of migration, resilience, and cultural exchange, marking over 150 years of c
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Australia’s connection with the Philippines began long before formal diplomatic ties. It started with the lives of the “Manilamen” who arrived in the 1880s. These Filipino migrants, drawn by the pearling industry and global maritime routes, and settled in northern Australia. Though not all came from Manila, they were collectively known as “Manila-men,” ‘Manillamen,’ or simply ‘Manillas’. Their legacy is a powerful story of migration, resilience, and cultural exchange, marking over 150 years of c
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