For many of us, whenever we hear the word “hero” the image that comes to mind is that of one courageous person sacrificing his life to save his comrades in battle. That is the stereotype that we grew up with. However, over the years we have been seeing real heroes. Ordinary Filipinos doing what they […]
Month: April 2009
Couchmans Park becomes a Cultural Park by Tony Malicdem
Couchman’s Park at St. Marys will become a Filipino Cultural Park on Saturday, May 2, 2009, when a group of various Filipino associations led by the Philippine Language and Cultural Association of Australia Inc. (PLCAA) will showcase Philippine Cultural Day highlighting various Philippine dances, songs, artworks, delicacies and products to the residents of St. Marys […]
Fil-Aussie captures world kick-boxing crown
FILIPINO-Australian Von Badato lifted the World Kick Boxing Federation welterweight crown from Ghana’s Al Hussan ”The Ghanian Van Dam” Okine in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, recently. Over seven gruelling rounds, Badato and Okine went toe-to-toe and refused to take a step back. In the final round, with both fighters almost dead on their […]