Sydney. October 8, 2010. Blacktown Migrant Workers Union President Neil Galang announced today that the scheduled deportation of Analiza Capili and her family was ordered stopped by Chris Bowen, Minister of Immigration and Citizenship. The Capilis were scheduled to have been deported on Saturday night, 10 October 2010. All seven members of the family had […]
Month: October 2010
Witness swears of Ampatuans’ guilt
Manila. September 28. Saliao swore by the Holy Book (Qu’ran) that he was present in the house of ex-governor Andal Ampatuan Sr. when the infamous Maguindanao Massacre was being planned. He was a helper in said household. Saliao’s statements were straight forward and very consistent while he was being cross-examined by defence lawyer Gregorio Narvasa. […]
Liberal Party supports multiculturalism
Please find enclosed a copy of my remarks at the AGM of the Ethnic Communities Council of NSW last month. In my comments, I reiterate the support of the NSW Liberal & Nationals for multiculturalism and Australia’s immigration tradition. Like many across the community I was concerned that, during the recent Federal election campaign, the […]
About the Nora Aunor ‘concert’
I completely agree with your statements. This is a clear case of fraud and deception. I feel strongly deceived. Nora (and perhaps more likely her producer) made money from this scam, knowing months in advance of her Australian tour that she could no longer sing. Who benefited? Not the audience, that’s for sure. She did […]
Productive time wasted waiting for a specialist
I shudder at the thought of several hours wasted every time my local doctor refers me to a specialist. I know that I would be seated at the reception area for at least an hour or even as long as 3 hours. That is of course, in spite of an appointment having been made with […]
Battle of Leyte Gulf 1944 Commemoration Dinner
There will be a Naval Mess Dinner on 23 October 2010 at the Kingsgrove RSL in commemoration of the Battle of Leyte Gulf that happened 66 years ago. All Filipinos and American veterans are invited to attend. Activities will commence at 7:00 p.m. and are expected to conclude by 10:30pm. Cost per person is $40. […]
Francisco takes the helm of FAME
The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) held its 3rd annual general meeting and state directorate elections on September 12 at the Max Webber Library, Blacktown. Induction of the new officers and board members followed a week later at Blacktown Chopsticks Restaurant on Saturday, September 18. Ferdi Francisco was elected Executive Director. Cesar Bartolome, founding […]
Michelle Rowland officially declared Federal Member for Greenway
Michelle Rowland was officially declared last month as the Federal Member for Greenway by the Australian Electoral Commission. Ms Rowland thanked her supporters and the community for the confidence they had shown in electing her to Parliament. “This was an extremely close and hard-fought election and it is a great honour to be given the […]
Philippine Consulate to issue e-passport this month
SYDNEY. The Philippine Consulate-General’s [Office] in Sydney will begin the issuance of the Philippine electronic passport [e-passport] and informs the holders of Philippine passports about changes in the procedure of passport issuance. The requirements remain the same, except that printed passport photographs will no longer be necessary. E-passport issuance is targeted to begin on 1 […]
Estrada, Lacson & 5 others sued in US Courts
Not having much faith in the Philippine Justice system, the daughters of slain publicist Salvador Dacer filed a case in a United States court against former Philippine President Joseph Estrada, fugitive Senator Panfilo Lacson and five others. According to lawyer Demetrio Custodio, counsel for the plaintiff, a total of US$120 million are being sought by […]
Some merchants still surcharge by Dino Crescini, MBA
Many business establishments think that they are able to maximize profits and save on cost by passing on to cardholders the commission paid to bank card issuers. The malpractice is more commonly called ‘surcharging.’ These merchants are actually discriminating credit card holders in favour of cash payers, unwittingly discouraging the use of credit cards. They […]
A Tribute to Mr Jaime Pimentel by Bless Salonga
I managed to get hold of a book by Robin Sharma called “The Leader Without A Title.” and while reading the book, I felt I had something to share. There are a very small number of people I would call mentors and consider leaders but in this instance I can confidently announce that Mr Jimmy […]