Philippine Airlines (PAL) may soon change hands. According to reports, Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP) will buy PAL once its labor problems are settled. Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that Pangilinan has already agreed in principle to buy the Philippines’ flag carrier from Lucio Tan.
Month: October 2011
Bureaucracy at the Consulate
We went to the Philippine Consulate in Sydney on September 23 at around 10:00 a.m. to have Consular Authentication of a Special Power of Attorney. It had something to do with the sale of a property in the Philippines. After paying a fee of $45.00 we were told by the consular staff that we had […]
‘Live’ interview with MPC directors
The live interview initiative of Ang Kalatas publisher Millie Phillips is truly remarkable and worthy of commendation. She was able to accomplish what the Filipino media in general has been seeking for many years. It is apparent however, that the PACF (Philippine Australian Community Foundation) officers chose Millie because she is relatively a new comer […]
La Salle Centennial Celebrations
It’s time to get into the “Animo La Salle” spirit! The De La Salle Alumni Association of Australia will be holding their “One La Salle Homecoming Celebration” on 29 October 2011 at 7pm at Clarion Hotel on the Park at Parramatta, NSW.
LBC Bank closure worries Pinoys
Blacktown NSW . It’s business as usual at the LBC Express Padala Remittance Centre in Main Street, Blacktown NSW. But many Filipinos here admit that they feel nervous after learning about the closure of LBC Development Bank in the Philippines. Both LBC Hari ng Padala and LBC Remittance Centre are affiliates of the bank that […]
Nursing student contracts hepatitis
Local Lawyers and Migration Agents have taken up the challenge of obtaining a visa extension for Local Nurse Thi Thanh Tran. Miss Thi is the niece of Fr. Henry Duc Tran (Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Seven Hills.)
Nonan’s Art—A Visual Reality by Benjie de Ubago
Elizabeth Nonan, a realist artist, steps out of the shadows to stage a one woman art exhibit on Saturday, 15 October 2011. The exhibit will be held from 3:00pm to 10:00pm at The Sydney International Cultural Centre, Erskine Events and Exhibitions at 72 Erskine Street, Sydney.
Spirit of giving in Spring by Bless Salonga
What better way to start Spring than to demonstrate the spirit of GIVING! Last month, the members of Iglesia Ni Cristo’s (INC) Minchinbury congregation celebrated the warm day by throwing away a Neighbourhood Appreciation Day.
Filipino Australian Youth Musical Show by Solina Lapalma, PCC NSW PRO
The Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC NSW) in collaboration with Filipino Australian youths, will be staging a charity musical show on Saturday 6:30pm., on October 14, 2011 at Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown NSW. The project is fully supported by PCC affiliate organisations.
Roger Price on diplomatic posting to Chicago
Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic has congratulated his predecessor Roger Price on his appointment as Australia’s next Consul General in Chicago. Acting Foreign Affairs Minister, Craig Emerson yesterday announced that the former Member for Chifley would take up his new posting on November 2011.
Juriel to get new set of prosthetics by Dino Crescini, BS, MBA
Sept. 21, 2011. Sydney . From the waist up, Juriel Amora looks every inch like a normal person, except for a missing left arm which is completely hidden by a long sleeve shirt he usually wears. He speaks shyly with a well-modulated voice, typical of a 12-year old boy from the province of Bohol, Philippines. […]
Giant crocodile captured in the Philippines
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines . ¬Villagers and veteran hunters have captured a one-ton saltwater crocodile which they plan to make the star of a planned ecotourism park in a southern Philippine town.