A new plan to improve the funding of local schools was welcomed by Federal MP Ed Husic. He made the comments after the Prime Minister advised Parliament of the next steps in the national plan to improve schooling.
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Jackie Ponce Enrile runs for re-election as Cagayan Congressman
For Juan “Jack” Ponce Enrile Jr., next year’s campaign is a chance to finally purge an “atrocious reputation” as the prototypical bad boy of the ’80s when his father was lording it over as the late President Ferdinand Marcos’ martial law enforcer.
Filipino Boxer Donaire KO’s Arce of Mexico
Houston, Texas. Nonito ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire knocked out Mexican Jorge Arce in the third round to successfully defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight title in Houston, Texas.
Comelec Advisory
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) promulgated on 14 December 2012 Resolution No. 9578 entitled “In the matter of Amending Resolution No. 9567 dated December 4, 2012 Re: Policy to be Adopted for Overseas Voters who Failed to Vote Twice for the Purposes of the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections”, to ensure that the […]
Fr. James Reuter, SJ passes away
Our beloved Fr. James Reuter died around 12:50pm on (31 Dec. 2012, Manila time), after being comatose for about a week. He was 96. He was an institution by himself. He loved the Philippines and the Filipinos so much, and he gave of himself so much and to so many. Fr. James Reuter was moderator […]
Situation in Mindanao in the wake of Typhoon Pablo
According to a report dated 12 December 2012 of the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (NDRRMC), Typhoon Pablo (international name: Bopha), has left a total of 740 dead, 1,947 injured, while 890 are still missing. Thirty-seven (37) cities and thirty (30) provinces were affected.
Much-needed emergency aid on its way to the Philippines
Chifley Federal Member of Parliament Ed Husic has welcomed today’s announcement that the Australian Government will provide $5 million in emergency relief for families trapped or left homeless by Typhoon Pablo (International code name Bopha) in the Philippines.
Typhoon Pablo kills more than 300 in Southern Philippines
Death toll from typhoon Pablo in the Philippines has continued to climb in the worst-hit areas of Mindanao.
Domestic violence victim flees from husband by Dino Crescini
Still looking young and pretty at age 35, Vicky (not her real name) had bruises all over her body when she came to the office of Philippine Sentinel for an interview. She had some cuts in her arms and legs and other parts of her body as a result of severe beatings received from her […]
Is MPC Schofields now for sale? by Dino Crescini
An email was circulated on 24 October 2012 inviting board members of the Philippine Australian Community Foundation, Inc. (PACF) to attend a special emergency meeting on 28 October 2012.
Woodcroft Fatima Christmas Party
Everyone is invited to participate in the Christmas celebration of Woodcroft residents to be held on December 8 at the Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre, Woodcroft Drive, Woodcroft NSW 2767. A 30-minute rosary in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary will start at 5:30pm followed by dinner sharing. There will be games, entertainment and raffle of several […]
Former janitor and driver duped thousands of PHP12B
It’s almost unbelievable that a company owned and managed by a former janitor and driver was able to dupe some 15,000 people through a pyramid scam. Among those enticed by high returns on their money included politicians, soldiers, policemen, and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).