'Part of my daily life': Avid listener shares why he's been tuning into SBS Filipino for 20 years

Different people listen to the radio for different reasons, but one thing remains the same - it's a way to get information and stay connected with the community. This World Radio Day, listen to a special story from one of our listeners and learn how radio and SBS Filipino became a big part of his daily life.

SBS Filipino producers with Patrick Acierda, a devoted listener of the program, accompanied by his wife Josephine and mother Pacita during the Fiesta Kultura event.

Key Points

• Patrick Acierda came to Australia from the Philippines in 1998. Back then, there weren't many gadgets like we have today, so whenever Patrick wanted some entertainment, information, or news, he always tuned in to the radio.
• In the early 2000s, Patrick and his wife Josephine discovered the SBS Filipino station. Since then, they never missed tuning in, especially for news, discussions on finances, visas, and life in Australia.
• National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council in Australia President, Juan Paolo Legaspi says there are more and more community radio stations in the country. This shows that even though people's listening habits may change, radio is still important for serving communities.