Philippine Tribune received a letter from a concerned member of the Filipino community about the Filipino MPC. He said that “the perception is that the MPC belongs to the Filipino community, but in practice this is not so because Filipinos outside the constituted board of directors simply do not allow it. Rules and regulations on […]
Month: January 2009
MPC Update
Rooty Hill, NSW. December 8, 2008. Fr. Renato Paras today declared that the MPC Managers have made a partial payment of $37,000 to Ms. Tess Lopez leaving a balance of $263,000 from the original $300,000 amount owed. He added that the $37,000 came from the buyer of the MPC Rooty Hill property who promised to […]
The kind of politicians who must rot in jail
Not too many Filipinos residing in Australia know what former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Tony Sanchez did to Eileen Sarmenta and her boyfriend Allan Gomez in June 1993. Whenever he felt the urge, he would ask his police officers to accompany him to go “shopping” inside the campus of the University of the Philippines in Los […]
Improper handling of fragile items by international courier
One would think that placing ‘FRAGILE’ and ‘HANDLE WITH CARE’ stickers on a box containing individually bubble-wrapped items would be sufficient to protect a shipment from Manila to Sydney. The sender, one Rosmina Colina from Quezon City, was even discouraged by the courier company from placing a value in excess of $100 because she would […]
Australia issues advisory against travel to the Philippines
Australia has advised its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines because of the high threat of terrorist attack. The government continues to receive credible reports indicating that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets in a variety of locations, including places frequented by foreigners. Those who decide to […]
A story of Christmas, Santa Claus and Terminal Cancer
Three years ago, a little boy and his grandmother came to see Santa at the Mayfair Mall in Wisconsin. The child climbed up on his lap, holding a picture of a little girl. “Who is this?” asked Santa, smiling. “Your friend? Your sister?” “Yes, Santa,” he replied. “My sister Sarah, who is very sick,” he […]
A Soldier Encounters St. Michael
There’s a story about a young Marine named Michael who wrote a letter home to his mother while he was in the hospital after having been wounded in Korea in 1950. A Navy Chaplain named Father Walter Muldy apparently was given the letter, checked the facts and concluded what was in the letter was true. […]
Australian households to benefit from Renewable Energy and New Solar Credits
Federal Member for Chifley, Roger Price has welcomed the Government’s 20 per cent Renewable Energy Target and new “Solar Credits” as part of Australia’s move to a low pollution future. “The Renewable Energy Target (RET) will ensure 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy by 2020, helping us build a low-pollution […]
Dentists offer special rate to readers of Philippine Tribune
Conveniently located at the corner of Willis Street and Driscoll Avenue in Rooty Hill NSW, this Filipino-owned surgery offers all dental treatments duly authorised by the Dental Board of New South Wales. Whether it is Oral Prophylaxis, Root Canal Operation, Orthodontic Treatment (braces), or a simple Tooth Extraction, Doctors Arnold and Myra Cunanan offers personal […]
Lucio Tan: Wealthiest man in the Philippines
compiled by Alfred deAureaus The Philippines richest man, Lucio Tan, is a qualified helicopter pilot (he needs to be between 2 places at the shortest possible time). His companies deal with liquor, tobacco, aviation, banking and real estate. The total value of his business empire is estimated to be not less than US$20 billion, in […]
PHCAA teams up with LEDESCO in medical mission to Antique province
Ledesco Development Corporation has harnessed the resources and capabilities of the Philippine Health Care Association of Australia (PHCAA) in sending a medical mission to Antique. PHCAA is a pro-active organisation of Filipino doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. The medical mission is scheduled for April 2009. Funds raised will be used to construct a […]
2008 in Retrospect
Not just for the sake of posterity but more so for the benefit of those who missed out on some copies of the Philippine Tribune, let us review some of the more significant events that happened during the past year. For each month, we present only a brief synopsis. Please contact us if you want […]