California. August 23, 2010. When her father collapsed in their living room, 3-year-old Alesaundra Tafoya knew what to do. The toddler walked two blocks to the fire station, where she told fire fighters her father was “frozen” and needed help. “I’ve been here over 20 years but it’s the first time I’ve had a 3-year-old […]
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8 Dead as Philippine Hostage Crisis ends
Philippine authorities said eight Hong Kong tourists were killed by a disgruntled former police officer who hijacked their bus in Manila. The hijacker, Rolando Mendoza, is also dead from a police sniper’s bullet to the head. Seven more tourists are being treated at hospitals. The 12-hour stand-off climaxed when the bus driver escaped through a […]
Hong Kong raises the Travel Alert for Philippines to Black
Hong Kong. August 23, 2010. Following the hostage taking incident in the Philippines which had caused casualties, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government raised the Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for the Philippines to Black. A Government spokesman urged Hong Kong residents to avoid all travel to the Philippines. Those already there should attend to […]
New Filipino Solicitor
Marigold Suasin, who recently completed Graduate Studies in Legal Practice at the College of Law, St. Leonards has joined the Legal Team of Philippine Sentinel. She also has a Bachelor of Laws degree obtained from the University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown Campus. This young Filipino solicitor is the daughter of Pedro and Clara Suasin who […]
Kapitbahayan tenant wins dispute by Benjie de Ubago
The once seemingly quiet Kapitbahayan Cooperative has recently been rocked by disputes. Dolores Amarille, a tenant of the Kapitbahayan Cooperative recently got her eviction notice overturned winning over Ruben Amores, President of Kapitbahayan Cooperative. Amarille was served with an eviction notice on 15 June 2010 and was required to leave the premises by 12 July […]
Philippine Sentinel accepting applications for Sales Reps
As part of its expansion program, Philippine Sentinel is now accepting applications for the position of Sales Representative. Limited number of positions available. Interested parties must be energetic, pleasant looking, presentable and possess a valid driver’s license. Please call mobile: 0450 556 565 for an interview. ?
Armyworms attack crops in the Philippines
Hundreds of thousands of armyworms have attacked crops in Bataan and Batangas, affecting a huge area of agricultural land that produces rice, fruits and vegetables. In Mariveles alone, more than 10 hectares of land planted with various crops have been completely destroyed by hornworms, armyworms and cutworms. Also attacked by the worms are the towns […]
Vice President Binay at the Coconut Palace
It was reported in the news that Binay complained about his new office, which is actually an old office used by former vice president Noli de Castro for six years. Binay said that his chair was too big, his office too small, too hot and too bare, and his budget was too small — lesser […]
Filipino ship captain pleads not guilty over oil spill
Queensland. 5 July 2010. A committal hearing has begun in Brisbane’s Magistrates Court today for the ship owners and captain charged over a massive oil spill in Moreton Bay off Brisbane in south-east Queensland last year. Filipino national Bernardino Gonzales Santos, 48, was the captain of the cargo ship Pacific Adventurer, which spilled more than […]
Pacquiao visit cancelled by Jaime Pimentel
The planned visit of Philippine Congressman and world welterweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao this month has been scuttled. This was announced by spokeswoman Minerva Santos of the Philippine-Australian Community Foundation, whose chairman Manny Villon had arranged through Governor Chavit Singson of Ilocos Sur. Ms Minerva’s latest announcement read: ‘‘I regret to inform you that the […]
Sports Equipment available to Local Schools and Sporting Groups
Member for Riverstone and Leader of the House, the Honourable John Aquilina MP, announced the opening of the 13th annual Sports Safety Awards. Mr Aquilina said 18 sports equipment vouchers – worth a total of $24,500 – are on offer to schools, sporting organisations and researchers across NSW.
Red Cross awards cheque to massacre victim’s family
Philippine National Red Cross Awards a cheque of PHP 300,000 to the Wife of the Late Newsman Alejandro Reblando.. Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard J. Gordon and Secretary General Gwendolyn T. Pang hand over a cheque in the amount of PHP 300,000.00 to Mrs. Myrna Reblando—widow of the deceased Manila Bulletin reporter Alejandro Reblando—on June […]