Dear Friends, Philippine Sentinel Newspaper has initiated a Fund Appeal for our Filipino brothers in Queensland. According to Mauro Somodio, a resident of Brisbane, there are at least 3,000 Filipinos who were affected by flood waters that covered some rooftops in low lying areas like Rockhampton and Toowoomba. Toowoomba is not exactly in a low-lying […]
Month: January 2011
Brisbane – the worst flood in 35 years by Dino Crescini
Calamvale, QLD. 11 January 2011. “It’s the worst flood in 35 years”— thus uttered Jerome Somodio when interviewed by Philippine Sentinel. Based in Calamvale which is about 15 kms away from the Brisbane River, the youthful 29-year-old Somodio said that the river is expected to rise some 5.5 meters greater than its previous level in […]
Reporting the truth may hurt
In the practice of journalism, it is sometimes inevitable that some people will get hurt. That is what reporting is all about. We report it as it happened. Quite often, the truth hurts. But the people have a right to know and readers of Philippine Sentinel want to know the truth. In the past, this […]
Bridal car for hire
On your wedding, make the day a most memorable one by riding in a fully-restored ’63 Chevrolet Impala convertible. Price of car hire includes a driver who will pick you up from your home to the church, then to the reception venue and to the hotel where you are billeted. Also available for anniversaries, formals […]
Fearless forecast 2011 by Nostradino
I am not a fortune teller and I definitely do not believe in Madam Auring or in her clandestine practice of foretelling the future. I look at the stars once in a while and marvel at the beauty of the heavens but still, I do not see the connection between the stars and what the […]
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Why waste your money on leaflets?
Cost of printing is expensive and most people regard leaflets as junk mail. After reading it once, leaflets go straight to the rubbish bin and its contents are totally forgotten. In contrast, when the advertisement is placed in print media, readers get to see your product or service alongside news articles. Product recognition is more […]
FAME to hold EXPRESSO this month
A free information session on NSW election rules and understanding of the the Australian Electoral System called EXPRESSO will be held on the 29th January 2011 at Rooty Hill South School of Arts at 1 pm for a 1:30 pm start. This forum is part of the continuing series of information offered by The Filipino […]
Chifley Youth Competition now calling for entries
Young people in the Chifley electorate have the opportunity to have their say on issues that matter to them, their peers and community. The Chifley Youth Competition is open to all students who received an award for community spirit or leadership from their school in 2010. New Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic has established […]
GK Ancop Australia denies involvement with the “HAPAG” Production by Benjie de Ubago
The recent Hapag /Gawad Kalinga production created controversy and left the community confused as to how many GK organizations there are. Numerous attempts were made to contact the organizer/producer, Ms. Josie Musa for clarification. A text message was received from Ms. Musa on 22 December at 10.15am saying “U can col me now f u […]
PHCAA to hold mid-year dance party
The Philippine Health Care Association of Australia (PHCAA) announced that its mid-year dance party will be held at the South Hungarian Club in Glendenning, NSW on Saturday, 4 June 2011 at 6:30pm. For further information, those interested may contact PHCAA president Veron Alcantara, phone no. 9836 4697. Now on its 6th year of active assistance […]
Welcome the Year of the Rabbit at Crystal Seafood
Experience the flavour of authentic Chinese cuisine at Crystal Seafood Restaurant while watching a spectacular Lion Dancing performance amid the clash of cymbals and gongs. All these will happen on Friday night, 4th of February 2011. The Lunar Year or Spring Festival is probably the most important of all Chinese holidays. The festival traditionally begins […]