Category: Organisation

SAFSI President refuses to perform her role by Aida Morden, PhD

Prima West, the newly-elected President of Sydney-Australian Filipino Seniors Inc (SAFSI), seems confused of her newfound role as she surrounds herself with ‘advisers’ coaching her how to do the very basic function of resolving disputes amongst her members. The ill-advised President refuses to follow the SAFSI Constitution and continues to ignore requests for a meeting […]

Banag-Banag dancers perform during Premier’s Harmony Dinner

Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka with the Banag-Banag Dancers and Marissa Dionson-Bala during the Premier’s Harmony Dinner taken on 10th March. The Banag-Banag dancers representing the Philippines performed the “Sinulog” which is a ritual prayer-dance honouring Señor Santo Niño or the Child Jesus. Marissa Bala is the incumbent president of Banag-Banag Association.

Caring for our heroes

Caregiving resources for Seniors and veterans and the legacy of WWII in the Philippines The Bataan Legacy Historical Society, in collaboration with AARP CA, the Filipino American Communities & Veterans Associations of Union City, Daly City, Vallejo and Sacramento will present CARING FOR OUR HEROES, a series of caregiving events with AARP Community Ambassador Major […]