Two members of APSL Inc. have filed a court suit of defamation against Philippine Tribune and its editor Dino Crescini. The Statement of Claim was personally delivered on 7 August 2008 to the latter’s office by one of the plaintiffs, Cresencio Pilao who is the incumbent Commander of Australia Philippines Services League. He was accompanied […]
Month: September 2008
Filipino American wins Olympic Gold
Natalie Coughlin, 24, of San Francisco, California, successfully defended her Olympic title by winning the Gold Medal in the 100 Meter Backstroke Event in the Beijing Olympics. She also won Silver in the 400 Metre Relay the day before. She won this 100 Metre Backstroke Event in 2004 in the Athens Olympics. It’s her specialty.
President Arroyo meets Prime Minister Rudd in Beijing
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd were among the 90 world leaders who went to Beijing to watch the August 8 opening ceremonies of the 29th Olympics Games. The heads of state were officially received by Chinese President Hu Jintao in a lavish state luncheon. President Arroyo shared the table of […]
Advertising in times of economic crisis
Consumers follow a single mindset of cutting down expenses in times of crisis. This is not entirely true. Being a brand works well in a period of crisis, especially when the cards are played correctly. When a brand’s value and messaging is especially relevant, buyers are willing to buy new products, trade up and buy […]
It’s time for independents to take control!
The council election will provide an opportunity for a new direction by Council, Independent Ward One candidate Cr. Allan Green said. “Labor has dominated the Council for over seventeen years and they have run out of new ideas and have neglected major needs of the city.” “The Blacktown CBD has been allowed to fall behind […]
Naga City Mayor Robredo to visit Sydney this month
The Honourable Jesse Robredo, Mayor of Naga City and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Government Service will be in Sydney on September 25 to 28, 2008 to give a lecture at two universities, launch the Synergia Foundation in New South Wales, and hold a forum with the Bicolano community. The Philippine Consulate arranged for Mayor Robredo […]
Meet the Candidates Forum
The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) will be holding a “MEET THE CANDIDATES” Forum to present all the Filipino-Australian candidates who are confirmed as running for the local elections on 13 September 2008. This milestone event will be held at 7pm (sharp) on Thursday. 4 September 2008 at Corregidor Restaurant at Rooty Hill Road […]
Filipino nursing assistants treated shabbily, says workplace watchdog
The national workplace watchdog has labeled as reprehensible the exploitation of three Filipinos recruited as nursing assistants in Sydney. The Workplace Ombudsman says the treatment of one male and two female 457 visa-holders was nothing short of shabby. “There were times when these vulnerable workers did not have enough money to put food on the […]
The Flair & Fury of Mayon Volcano
by Neria Soliman (Dedicated to my kabanwang Bicol) A clamoured petition to have Mayon Volcano included among the WONDERS of the world is currently taking place. What an honour to the Bicolanos indeed! Mt. Mayon is a woman. She is hot, beautiful, fickle and throws furious tantrums. Every eruption is accompanied by thunder and lightning. […]
Young Filipino is King of Boiler Room scam
The operator of what could be the biggest scam syndicate in the world is a Filipino, authorities in various countries say. Just 30 years old, Amador Apungan Pastrana, has become the face of 21st-century high-tech fraud. According to authorities here and abroad, he is the brains of a global network of boiler room operations that […]
New Health Services begin
Federal Member for Chifley, Roger Price, has welcomed the introduction of the Rudd Government’s new health services available to families which began on 1st July 2008, the first day of the Financial Year. “Local Chifley residents will be able to give their children better access to the basic care needed to maintain their health and […]
Four vie for Miss Bicolandia-Australia
by Dan Elizes After a drawn-out selection process that did not compromise the stringent requirements, four hopefuls have qualified to vie for this year’s Miss Bicolandia-Australia and Penafrancia Charity Queen titles, under the auspices of Bicol Communities League, Inc. (Bicol Inc.).