‘Mixed emotions’: Filipinos share their sentiments during Australian citizenship oath-taking

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Filipinos share their sentiments during Australian citizenship oath-taking.

SBS Filipino gathered different experiences and emotions from the community who already pledged as Australian citizens and here’s what they have to say.


Key Points
  • The theme of Australia Day is Reflect, Respect, Celebrate with gatherings and ceremonies like Australian citizenship oath-taking.
  • Happiness, excitement and broken-heartedness are some sentiments Filipinos shared during their oath-taking.
  • There are Filipinos who have been living in Australia for decades but delayed their citizenship application.

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‘Mixed emotions’: Filipinos share their sentiments during Australian citizenship oath-taking | SBS Filipino