Siem Reap means “Siam Defeated” and was so named by the reigning King in the olden times to commemorate their victory over Siam (now Thailand). This is the center of spiritual background of the Khmer Empire, now profiling its cultural hub and thus becoming the tourist capital of Cambodia with its hundreds of temples. Angkor […]
Month: May 2012
Filipinos in San Francisco rally against China shoal ‘intrusion’
by Armando B. Chavez (US Correspondent) INQUIRER.net SAN FRANCISCO — They came, about 150 of them, most in bright yellow T-shirts emblazoned with a map of the Philippines and the disputed specks of land known as the Scarborough Shoals. At the back were the words “Never Shall Invaders Trample Our Sacred Shoals,” a take on […]
OPEN LETTER: Hazing at Ateneo Law School
May 5, 2012 Father Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ President, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights, Quezon City Philippines Dear Fr. Villarin, I write to you wearing two hats — first, in my capacity as incumbent President of Ateneo Alumni Australia and secondly, as Editor and Publisher of Philippine Sentinel and Philippine Tribune. I want you […]
Press conference at MPC Schofields
Although the MPC managers prefer to call it PACC (Philippine Australian Cultural Center, I prefer to call the place MPC (Multi-Purpose Center) because that was the original plan when the idea was conceived some 23 years ago. Organised by veteran journalist Jaime Kelly Pimentel, who surprisingly did not participate in the discussions, some members of […]
Book tells Muslim men how to beat and control their wives
A bookstore in Canada has “sold out” of a controversial marriage guide that advises Muslim men on how to beat their wives. The 160-page book, published by Idara Impex in New Delhi, India, is written by Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi, who’s described in the book’s foreword as a “prolific writer on almost every topic […]
Car for Sale
Toyota Corona model 1984. Remanufactured engine with 12 months registration. In excellent running condition for only $1,200 or near offer. New tires. Available for test drive by appointment only. Call 0450 556 565.
Celebrity of the Month
Our celebrity of the month is Marian Rivera who was born on August 12, 1984 in Madrid, Spain. She was only 2 years old when her Spanish father Francisco Alonso and mother Amalia Rivera separated.
Another boost for local pensioners
More than 24,000 local pensioners will receive an increase in their pension to help them make ends meet, Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic said. From 20 March 2012, local people receiving age, disability and carer pensions, as well as veterans’ income support recipients, will receive a fortnightly boost in their pension as a result […]
THOUGHT APHRODISIAC by Boy Galang
Magkano ba talaga ang utang ng MPC? Nagbibigay-galang po ako sa lahat ng mga mambabasa o bumabasa ng Philippine Sentinel. Humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa lahat ng mga nakabasa ng mga naunang paglalathala ng inyong linkod dito sa Philippine Sentinel. Ito po ay tungkol sa hindi tamang halaga ng utang ng Philippine Australian Community […]
PAMA gives the Gift of Life by Benjie de Ubago
While most people go on holidays to escape their everyday routines, the doctors from the Philippine Australian Medical Association (PAMA) do exactly the reverse. Rather than slipping off their white coats and leaving them behind, they pack them along with their medical paraphernalia to render a humbling service of providing medical service to the disadvantaged […]
FAME Weaves A Little Magic by Benjie de Ubago
The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) will be celebrating their 4th year of existence weaving a little magic into their Gala Dinner Dance. It’s a Magic Night and the magic starts at 7pm on Saturday 19 May 2012 at Concept 33, Hotel Novotel, Rooty Hill. Brace yourself for a little surprise or two.
Nunez conducts lecture on how to manage diabetes
A Diabetes Awareness Information program held at the Philippine Australian Community Services Inc. (PACSI) Centre included sessions for Filipino community groups conducted by Dr. Julie Nunez, a Bilingual Health Educator.