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Mishelle Tongco

Ube, Halo Halo and Lechon — how Filipino foodies are making their mark in Melbourne's west

Filipino street food restaurant Barkada features a sari-sari store — a Filipino neighbourhood convenience store. (ABC News: Mishelle Tongco)

Ever since he was a child, nothing has excited John Rivera more than hearing the bells of Manila's colourful two-wheeled sorbeteros carts.

People of all ages would gather around Mamang Sorbetero (the ice cream man), eager to taste the refreshing treat in the humid weather.

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