November 30, 2011 . An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale has hit off the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, according to Philippine seismologists. The quake occurred at 8:26 am local time Wednesday, the seismologists said. The undersea quake’s epicenter was off the western coast of the northern province of Zambales, about 230 kilometers […]
Month: November 2011
Ateneo Alumni picnic cancelled
The Ateneo Alumni Christmas picnic originally scheduled for December 3, 2011 has been cancelled. The cancellation was decided by the organising committee due to poor response from members many of whom are on holiday in the Philippines.
Ateneo Alumni Christmas picnic
The Ateneo Alumni Australia is inviting all former alumni/alumnae of Jesuit schools in the Philippines and Australia to join a family picnic on Saturday, December 3 at Nurragingy Reserve in Doonside, NSW. Take the south entrance to Nurragingy coming from Woodstock Avenue or turn left at the south end of Glendenning Road. Entrance tickets cost […]
MPC Directors: Why can’t they all resign?
Someone just sent me an invitation to attend a Filipino Christmas celebration on December 10 at the Philippine Australian Cultural Centre (PACC) in Schofields NSW. By now, many Filipinos should know that PACC is the resurrected name of the old Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre or MPC. It is located at 80 Grange Avenue, Schofields. I just […]
We love Fr. Kevin Walsh
How could one prevent another [person] from thinking that what has been done is not malicious? How can one say that Father Kevin [Walsh] has psychological problems? What is wrong with taking care of your ailing mother? Sometimes higher authorities, just like any other human commit mistakes and they don’t realize it. Take the case […]
Reaction to LBC’s closure
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) advised consumers to wisely choose the banks where they will deposit their money. The trouble is, most depositors don’t and can’t read financial statements before they open a bank account. The regulators, whose job is to safeguard the public’s money, have a problem bank list that they do not […]
Rudd vows to build 5,000 classrooms in Philippines
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III met with Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, who promised to help improve education in the country by building 5,000 classrooms next year. “I took advantage of the opportunity that he is here because talking to him is like talking to Prime Minister (Julia) Gillard of Australia. Our meeting is to further […]
PDI Columnist meets Filipino media in Sydney by Jaime Pimentel
Well-respected Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Conrado de Quiros met the Filipino press late last month at the Banksia Room of Dooleys Club in Lidcombe NSW. The meeting was organised by corporate lawyer but non-media personality Kate Andres. Contrary to reports that the press meeting was organised by Gawad Kalinga, Ms. Andres was the sole convenor […]
Bobby Ng – Cancer victim
Well-known TV personality Bobby Ng passed away in Alberta, Canada on October 8, 2011. He brought a wealth of experience and fulfilment to his family, loved ones and clients. He was 73.
Pinatubo Eruption: 20 years later
Mt. Pinatubo, June 15, 1991. Filipino photojournalist Alberto Garcia captures on film what would later be considered as one of the greatest images of the 20th century. Twenty years ago, Rhony Laigo, then a reporter-photographer for Times Journal, thought he was going to die. Mount Pinatubo had just erupted. He was one of many reporters […]
Miss Earth Australia beauty pageant by Jaime Kelly Pimentel
The Filipino-inspired-and-founded Miss Earth beauty pageant holds its Australian chapter final at the University of NSW campus theatre on Friday, November 4, 2011. Chosen from 50 candidates nationwide, Miss Earth Australia 2011 will be crowned at the beauty pageant. The winner will travel to Thailand over three weeks in late November to represent Australia at […]
Artist uses mixed media to create innovative art
Her installation features a compelling mix of different media: a confronting piece using mannequins, raw chillies, a series of photographs and discarded everyday objects. She uses medical scraps, wire, dismantled computer parts and various electrical junk. Her work is a documentation of memory and the effects of technology in our globalised, consumer- obsessed culture. Artist […]