‘Choosing Australia over the US was the right decision’: Filipino migrant reflects on 50 years down under

In this episode of Bakit Australia?, get to know Dan Esguerra and uncover the reasons behind his decision to call Canberra home for over 50 years.

Danny Esguerra moved to Australia when he was a young boy in the ‘60s. Credit: Ella Esguerra Bleach

Key Points

• Dan Esguerra’s family arrived in Australia during the 1960s.
• At just 11 years old, he relocated with his family to Canberra where his parents worked as public servants.
• Despite being one of only five Asians in his class, Dan found it easy to adjust during his youth.