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 […]
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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.
Announcements from the Philippine Consulate General
1. Overseas Absentee Voter (OAV) Registration. Filipinos and dual citizens eligible to register as OAV may do so at the Consulate beginning on 31 October 2011 for a period of one (1) year until 31 October 2012. 2. Puerto Princesa Underground River as New 7 Wonders of Nature. The last day of voting is on […]
Sargeant Pacquiao promoted to Lt. Colonel
Filipino world boxing legend Congressman Manny Pacquiao has been promoted to the army rank of Lieutenant Colonel, according to sources in Malacañang Palace. Pacquiao holds 9 world titles. The commission in the reserve force was in recognition of the Sarrangani congressman as one of the world’s finest boxers. His promotion was signed by Executive Secretary […]
Philippine Airlines hands out separation checks
Manila. Philippines. October 17, 2011. Nearly 500 former Philippine Airlines (PAL) employees received their separation pay over the weekend as the national flag carrier began distributing P2.6 billion in cash benefits to those affected by the airline’s outsourcing program.
Encomienda receives Semper Fidelis Award
Maximo A. Encomienda, is a man who developed a career using his business acumen that he learned at the University of San Carlos to help create strong community leaders and to improve the lives of the less fortunate.
Australia helps Filipino families affected by floods
Australia is helping to deliver critical assistance to families affected by the flood crisis in the Philippines. The Australian Government today announced that our country would provide blankets, mosquito nets, hygiene kits, water containers, kitchen sets, sandbags and health services to the eight million people in desperate need across the Mekong and the Philippines.
Comelec moves start of OAV registration for 2 November
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced that the resumption of overseas absentee voters’ (OAV) registration period will be moved to November 2, 2011 from October 31, 2011 as originally scheduled.
Filipino nurse awarded Pride of Australia medal
The Philippine Embassy in Canberra reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that Mica Alcedo, a Filipino nurse was awarded the 2011 Pride of Australia Medal under the Fair Go Category during a ceremony held at the Crocodylus Park in Darwin, Northern Territory on Friday, 19 August 2011.
Stabbed Blacktown Hospital nurse says she won’t go back
Blacktown, NSW. A patient confined at Blacktown Hospital punched Ms. Castro-Rivera in the face before attacking her with a butter knife taken from the kitchen. The hospital general manager Dominic Dawson defended his security measures after a female nurse was stabbed several times with a butter knife in the emergency department.
INQUIRER.net exec among 100 most influential Fil-Am women
MANILA, Philippines —INQUIRER.net’s director of sales in the United States was named one of this year’s 100 Most Influential Filipina American Women in the US. Esther Misa Chavez, who is also the president of the Philippine American Press Club, was hailed by the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipino […]
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.