It was reported in a recent issue of Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) that the return to active ministry of former Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio is dim. Better known as “Among Ed” to many of his followers, Fr. Ed Panlilio is also a priest but lost his priestly powers when he decided to run in politics. […]
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Did Somebody Call? by Benjie de Ubago
Ooops, did somebody mention my name? As I understand, at the Kapitbahayan Cooperative meeting at Merrylands last Sunday, 17 April 2011, I was informed that Cen Amores frantically informed the tenants in attendance not to leak any information discussed at the meeting to the media as it might reach Benjie de Ubago. Oh my, that’s […]
NCCA denies involvement in Cavestany case
Manila, Philippines. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) issued a statement saying it has nothing to do with the case of theater artist Marcelino “Mars” Cavestany, a naturalized Australian citizen who was denied entry at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last March 6. Cavestany was barred from entering the country based […]
Dexter De Rosa Headlines PCC Independence Day Celebrations by Benjie de Ubago
In a community where so many aspire to be singers, we soon enough find that there are the so-so singers and then, there are real singers. And then we spot one who oozes with talent like Dexter De Rosa, whose velvety voice sends tingles down your spine. Those attending the Philippine Community Council’s Independence Day […]
Diabetes tied to higher Parkinson’s disease risk
NEW YORK – People with diabetes may have a slightly increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests — though the reasons for the link, researchers say, are far from clear. The study, of nearly 289,000 older US adults, found that those with diabetes at the outset were more likely to be diagnosed […]
Launch of Speech Competition for Young Australians
High school students in years 10, 11 and 12 are being invited to take part in a new national competition called “My First Speech”. Organised by the House of Representatives, students need to write and video a three minute speech as if it was their first speech to parliament. “This is a great opportunity for […]
Dead man stalking by Bless Salonga
The question “should Marcos be buried in the Libingan ng Mga Bayani?” has sparked mixed reactions from the public and I personally wish to tackle on 3 prime issues here; 1) Who is Marcos? (2) What makes a hero? (3) How will the decision affect the future generation? For the sake of our children, we […]
PCC NSW celebrates 113th Philippine Independence Day by Solina Lapalma
The Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) will be holding its annual grand event, the Philippine National Day Ball (PND Ball) on the 10th of June, 2011 at Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush NSW, in celebration of the 113th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day.
Iza Clazado replaces Regine Velasquez in I HEART YOU PARE
Manila. April 12, 2011. GMA Network announced today that model and actress Iza Calzado would replace renowned crooner Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in I HEART YOU PARE following orders by Regine’s doctor for strict rest. Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid will no longer play the role of Tonette/ Tonya in GMA Pinoy TV’s hit series I HEART YOU PARE […]
Falun Gong practitioner seeks protection visa by Ramona Chan
Mr. Guanggeng Tian is a 51 year old Falun Gong practitioner who was caught practicing his religion by the police in China. He arrived in Australia in 2000 and for the past 10 years has been trying to obtain a protection visa. He was arrested in July and September 1999 by the Chinese police. In […]
Hunt for Marcos wealth leads to Sydney model
A former Sydney swimwear model is at the centre of renewed attempts to locate millions of dollars sent out of the Philippines by former dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Evelin Hegyesi, who modelled mink bikinis in the 1970s and once graced the pages of Playboy magazine, is now a 57-year-old eastern suburbs multimillionaire with a waterfront Point […]