My Fellow Ateneo Alumni: We are paying the price of becoming a duly registered and structured body. We’re fighting among ourselves about technicalities and ruining friendships. Our problems had compounded when we joined another organisation such as the ”umbrella” PCC-NSW, which has been even more political in actual practice.
Category: Organisation
Ateneo and La Salle withdraw from PCC-NSW
Two premier university alumni associations in New South Wales have withdrawn their respective memberships from the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW). It seems that the decision to disassociate from PCC stemmed from the recent hullabaloo that took place within PCC during the recent months leading to the celebration of the Philippine National Day Ball.
Conflict in PCC-NSW
The changing of the guard in PCC, from Atoy Sayas to Elsa Collado, has apparently caused disunity in the board of the Philippine Community Council of NSW. While Sayas handed over the presidency to Collado on a silver platter when he opted not to contest the top post for the sake of peace and harmony, […]
Trouble brewing at PACSI by Dino Crescini
According to very reliable sources, fireworks erupted during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Philippine Australian Community Services Inc. (PACSI) that was held on April 20 at the Max Webber Library in Blacktown.
Relevance of ANZAC Day by Alfred DeAureaus
Anzac Day is a commemoration of the essential role of the political and legal institutions from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It is an exclusive day of celebration and cannot be mixed with other Aboriginal and multicultural commemoration. That said, it has been noticed recently the increasing participation of multicultural armed forces concelebrating the event […]
APSL in tune with Anzac ‘spirit’ by Evelyn Opilas
The Australia Philippines Services League (APSL) marched alongside Allied Forces at the 25 April Anzac Day parade in Sydney, paying respect to the courage, endurance and mateship of the original Anzacs as well as those who have served in all areas of conflict. The APSL has been part of the Anzac Day commemorative activities since […]
Sayas hands over PCC presidency to Collado by Benjie de Ubago
In a surprising but humbling gesture, Atoy Sayas relinquished his right to contest for the Philippine Community Council’s (PCC-NSW) presidential seat in favour of Elsa Collado.
Bicol Inc. to hold AGM, fundraising dinner-dance
The Bicol Communities League, Inc. will hold on 3 March its seventh annual general meeting under a new constitution which was ratified in Oct. last year.
Ateneo Alumni to hold Day of Recollection
All Ateneo alumni are invited to attend a Retreat or Day of Recollection on Saturday 23 March 2013 at the Augustinian Recolletos Convent, 174 Hillend Road, Doonside NSW 2767.
Ateneo Alumni Australia holds Christmas Party
Wilberforce, NSW. Nov. 24, 2012. It was a day of family fun and laughter, for those who braved the long drive to the sprawling 2.5 acre property of Dr. Arlene Amor, incumbent president of the Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia (AAAA). Attended by some 50+ alumni, it was so far the largest gathering of eagles […]
FAME celebrates Christmas
Dec. 2, 2012. Members and directors of FAME (Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment) welcomed the lively presence of people who represented different sectors in the community. There were guests who came from as far as Illinois, California and Manila during the event that was held at Pinoy Lounge.
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.