Calamvale, QLD. 11 January 2011. “It’s the worst flood in 35 years”— thus uttered Jerome Somodio when interviewed by Philippine Sentinel. Based in Calamvale which is about 15 kms away from the Brisbane River, the youthful 29-year-old Somodio said that the river is expected to rise some 5.5 meters greater than its previous level in […]
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Bomb kills 4, injures 14 bus passengers in Makati
Manila, Philippines. January 25, 2011. Four people were killed and 14 others injured when a bomb exploded inside a passenger bus that was travelling along EDSA in Makati City, Metro Manila. The blast caused a big hole on the floor and side of the Newman Gold Liner. According to reports, there was a man who […]
Brisbane – the worst flood in 35 years by Dino Crescini
Calamvale, QLD. 11 January 2011. “It’s the worst flood in 35 years”— thus uttered Jerome Somodio when interviewed by Philippine Sentinel. Based in Calamvale which is about 15 kms away from the Brisbane River, the youthful 29-year-old Somodio said that the river is expected to rise some 5.5 meters greater than its previous level in […]
GK Ancop Australia denies involvement with the “HAPAG” Production by Benjie de Ubago
The recent Hapag /Gawad Kalinga production created controversy and left the community confused as to how many GK organizations there are. Numerous attempts were made to contact the organizer/producer, Ms. Josie Musa for clarification. A text message was received from Ms. Musa on 22 December at 10.15am saying “U can col me now f u […]
Premier Keanelly vows to assist PCC-NSW Projects by Benjie de Ubago
To end the year on a good note, and upon NSW Premier’s invitation, the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC NSW) Board met with the Honourable Kristina Keanelly at the Governor Macquarie Tower Office, Sydney, last 17 December 2010. President Elsa Collado and ten of the PCC board members attended the close-door meeting with Keanelly. […]
Hubert Webb acquitted by Supreme Court of the Philippines
Manila. Dec. 14, 2010. Hubert Webb, (2nd from right), one of six young men convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1991 killings of a mother and her two daughters, reacts as he is greeted by his brother Jason prior to being released after 15 years in jail at the National Penitentiary in Muntinlupa, […]
Supreme Court acquits Hubert Webb
Manila. Dec. 14, 2010. Hubert Webb, one of six young men convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1991 killings of a mother and her two daughters, was released after 15 years in jail at the National Penitentiary in Muntinlupa, Philippines. The Supreme Court acquitted Hubert Webb, son of former Senator Freddie Webb, and […]
Missionary launches coffee table book
Fr. Vladimir Echalas, SOLT is a Filipino missionary priest from Legazpi City, Philippines. He is a member of a religious community called the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) and currently the parish priest of Lindfield-Killara Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Broken Bay, NSW. Everyone is invited to the Gala […]
National Broadband Network is essential infrastructure
The Federal Government’s National Broadband Network will improve access to high speed internet for thousands of households in Chifley, currently experiencing service difficulties. Speaking on the issue this week in Parliament, Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic said that many residents were currently being serviced by inferior technology that was not able to adequately meet […]
Jobs and Housing Boost for Sydney’s Northwest
The NSW Government has rezoned Marsden Park Industrial, a 550-hectare precinct in Sydney’s growing northwest, which will become the city’s largest fully integrated commercial, industrial, bulky goods and residential community. Minister for Planning, Tony Kelly, said the precinct, 40 kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD near the M7, was another step in a long term plan […]
Hillary Clinton salutes Filipinos
NEW YORK, United States—State Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton is probably the highest American official who has an intimate knowledge of Filipinos, their dreams, and aspirations. This was manifest during the signing of the $434-million US Millennium Corp. grant that she and visiting President Benigno Aquino III presided over last September 22 at the Waldorf Astoria […]
PRC Volunteers repack relief goods for Typhoon Juan victims
Manila, Philippines. For the benefit of the unfortunate Filipinos who have been affected by Typhoon Juan, several Philippine Red Cross (PRC) volunteers gathered in PRC National Headquarters to help repack relief goods around 2 pm today, October 19, 2010. Among those who responded despite her busy schedule was PRC Ambassador Angel Locsin (photo shown above) […]