At present, two different Australia Philippines Services League (APSL) exist causing some confusion among retired military personnel in Australia. One is the group led by retired Philippine Air Force Col. Cresencio Pilao while the other is headed by retired Philippine Navy Commander and Vietnam War Veteran Ricardo Palenzuela.
Month: April 2008
‘KO Kid’ Ganoy one step closer to a world title belt
by Jaime K. Pimentel Asia-Pacific and Intercontinental lightweight champion Ranee Ganoy will be only one bout away from a world lightweight championship if he disposes of Mexico’s Julio Diaz, rated 4th in the IBF (International Boxing Federation) world rankings on April 18. The fight will be a world title ”eliminator” staged in Dubai, with the […]
The truth about the late Filipino boxer Roberto Ruiz
Last month, Philippine Tribune printed some information about a certain “Roberto,” a Sydney-based Filipino boxer who committed suicide. The article was read by his friend who told us that his full name was Roberto Ruiz and that he hanged himself not in 1997 but on the 4th of February 2000. For reasons of privacy, his […]
Feedback on the Feast of Santo Niño
Thank you for the generous coverage of the Feast of Santo Nino held on Sunday 20 Jan 08 at The Good Shepherd Church, Plumpton. I just want to add and clarify for the benefit of your readers and to set the record straight that at the time when we started the Fiesta, I, being the […]
Is someone behind the purchase of the MPC property in Schofields?
Is this another form of “Pinoy corruption?” Is someone behind the purchase of that new property in Schofields? Was there another sub-agent who could be a crony of the owner and the purchaser to let it go for a very good prize of (only) $1.15 million? Assuming that these MPC managers are not aware that […]
Bohol Boxing Stable Manager clarifies situation
This letter is in response to allegations that Bohol Boxing Stable, as owned and managed by me, has treated Filipino boxers under my care inhumanely and unfairly. The boxers in my care are like family to me, my wife and children. They eat the food we eat, go to church with us on Sundays, sleep […]
Fil-Aussie shot dead
Australian citizen and businessman turned politician, was killed by an assassin’s bullet in front of his office in the presence of his wife and son. According to witnesses, at least six gunshots were heard before Arrogante fell dead and slumped to the ground. His wife Juliet tried to stop the man from further shooting her […]
Will the MPC project ever be completed?
The way things are, the Multi-Purpose Centre project appears to be doomed to extinction. Just very recently, Pinoy TV aired on TVS 31 an interview with this writer showing some footages of the MPC in its original location in Rooty Hill. As of press time and for many months now, the property has remained for […]