02 September 2011 In view of the raising of alert level 3 (voluntary repatriation) for the entire Syria due to the security situation in the country and upon the instruction of President Benigno S. Aquino III for the full and effective implementation of the alert level, the DFA has implemented additional measures to ensure the […]
Month: September 2011
Fr. Kevin Walsh was not moved
Fr Kevin Walsh has not been moved (to another parish). He has been forcibly retired. He suffers from ongoing psychological problems and that is why he was asked to retire.
Do MPC managers have the guts to face media?
As in the past, these so-called ‘managers of MPC’ (Multi-Purpose Centre) are still hiding from the press. They have always been very secretive and should be ashamed of their inability to complete the task. They have had their time — over 20 years is more than enough!!! They do not have transparency but they feel […]
Debate on Bill of Rights
Is a Bill of Rights Essential? Former Justice of the High Court, The Hon. Michael Kirby AM CMG will take on former NSW Premier Bob Carr to debate whether or not ‘A Bill of Rights is essential to ensure strong democracy and social justice in a modern Australia.’ This event is hosted by the Social […]
Can you save your memory and stay sharp as you get older?
As we age, most of us will find our short-term memory and ability to process new information “not what it used to be.” This is the cognitive equivalent of creaky knees — an inconvenient reminder that we’re getting older. Dementia, though, is something different. With dementia, multiple areas of thinking are compromised and the deficits […]
Bridal car for hire
Fully-restored ’63 Chevrolet Impala convertible. Car hire includes driver but available only in New South Wales. Special discounted price for readers of Philippine Sentinel when you mention this advertisement. Also available for anniversaries, formals and other special occasions. Call Rocky at 0425 194 397 for a quote.
What peace to pray for in the Spratlys by Rodel Rodis (US Correspondent)
When the Filipino American community bid adieu to the officers and crew of the BRP Gregorio del Pilar at Coast Guard Island in Alameda on July 18, 2011, many of us worried about what would happen to them once they were deployed to the Spratly Islands to defend the sovereignty of the Philippines. If they […]
Grand Balagtasan in America by Rodel Rodis (US Correspondent)
SAN FRANCISCO, California . Midway through a sunny Saturday afternoon filled with singers, dancers and comedians (notably still sexy octogenarian Elizabeth Ramsey) eliciting delight, and politicians soliciting votes, the crowd, estimated at more than 10,000 people, standing in the grassy knoll in front of the Yerba Buena center stage for the 18th annual Pistahan festival […]
GK – Global Summit Sydney October 14-16
Philippine anti-poverty organisation, Gawad Kalinga’s third annual Global Summit will be held at Sydney University from October 14-16. Like the first two Summits held in Boston, USA and Singapore, delegates from all over the world are expected to attend the Summit to hear about Gawad Kalinga’s work in the Philippines, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea and […]
Finance executive puts semen in drink bottle
SANTA ANA, CA. A US man convicted of ejaculating into a co-worker’s water bottle has been ordered to pay the woman more than $27,000. The Los Angeles Times says a judge on Monday ordered Michael Kevin Lallana (shown left) to pay the woman for loss of wages, therapy and medical expenses. Lallana was convicted earlier […]
Century Properties now in Australia to showcase Philippine Real Estate
Century Properties, Inc. (CPI) was founded in 1983 and has been developing, managing and marketing the most exceptional residential, corporate and leisure developments in the Philippines since 1986. With more than two decades of innovation, excellence and superior service, Century Properties embarks on continuing the heritage with its first man-made beach residential development, the Azure […]
Memoirs of an Octogenarian
The following is the speech delivered by Mrs. Ligaya Balce, a senior alumna of St. Scholastica’s College during the Blue & White Winter Ball of Ateneo and St. Scholastica. Mrs. Balce was one of the invited guest speakers. Good evening everyone – my fellow Scholasticans, the Ateneans, distinguished guests, dear friends! As the oldest alumna […]