Almost 21,000 pensioners in Chifley will receive a rise in their pension and other income support from September 2010 due to indexation. The new Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic said that the rise was the direct result of structural reforms made to the pension last year by the previous Labor Government.
Month: October 2010
Estrada frowns on US suit
“What will they get from me?” This was the reaction of former Philippine President Joseph Estrada when he learned that the daughters of Salvador Dacer filed a $120 million suit against him and fugitive senator Panfilo Lacson. The latter has been in hiding since January of this year. Estrada described as “erroneous” the account by […]
ABS-CBN files P486M damage suit vs Revillame
ABS-CBN has filed a P486-million (AUD12 million) counterclaim damage suit against former Wowowee host Willie Revillame. In its counterclaim, ABS-CBN said that Willie should pay P426.92 million as liquidated damages for breaching his contract with ABS-CBN. Willie’s former home network is also seeking P20 million each for moral damages, exemplary damages, attorney’s fees and litigation […]
Grade your seed by Bless Salonga
Spring personally provides profound meanings of hope, transformation and celebration. During this time, colours start to swell across the field; the mighty snow crumbles under the gentle power of the sun; fauna emerges from hibernation; and kids’ playgrounds burst with life. Every spring I look back at my old skin and get acquainted with my […]
First Aid Training Course
The Philippine Community Council of NSW in cooperation with the Filipino Doctors Association of Australia will be conducting a Senior First Aid Training Course on Saturday, 16 October 2010. The course will be held at Bob Hughes Christian School at 40 Hector Street, Chester Hill from 8.30am to 4.00pm. An initiative of the PCC-NSW Ugnayan […]
Panlilio to grace Aguman Capampangan’s 20th Anniversary by Benjie de Ubago
Aguman Capampangan of Australia Inc. (ACAI) will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on 30 October 2010 at Blacktown RSL, Blacktown. To assist in the anniversary celebrations, Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio will be flying into Sydney to grace the occasion.
Ateneo Alumni Australia Christmas Party
The Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia (AAAA) invites all Ateneo alumni from the Philippines, Australia and the United States including all those who studied in Jesuit schools in any part of the world to come and attend the AAAA Christmas Party on Saturday, December 11 at 6:30pm. The party will be held at the VIP […]
St. Louie University Party
INVITING all LOUISIANS and their families to our Christmas Party – Picnic from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, 27 November 2010 at Homebush Olympic Park, Homebush. For further details, please contact Agnes on 0402 024 982 or Cesar on 0419 413 755.
PCC-NSW Strengthens Community Position
In an event decked with politicians and diplomats, the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) celebrated its 20th Anniversary last 11 September at Blacktown RSL Club. Hosted by the 2010 Board of Directors, led by PCC President Elsa Collado, it was a night of appreciation and gratitude to all the founders, officers and directors who […]
Alan Pendleton is new Mayor of Blacktown by Dino Crescini, BS, MBA
With still two remaining years in his term, ALP Cr. Charlie Lowles stepped down as Mayor of the City of Blacktown giving way to Cr. Alan Pendleton to continue his term. The turn over happened during a meeting on Wednesday, 22 September 2010 inside the Blacktown City Council Chambers. The news was confirmed by no […]
Home builder makes life miserable
There is this house builder that made our lives miserable. So you can understand how this company operates, here’s a brief summary of what they did to us: 1. They quoted a reasonable price to build our home. The contract got signed. It was cleverly worded and only someone with a knowledge of the building […]
Retailers and restaurants in Westpoint are closing down
It is fast becoming a regular sight inside Westpoint Shopping Centre in Blacktown. One wonders if it is the economy, inflation, or high cost of rent that is responsible for the closure of many business establishments in what is supposed to be the most popular shopping mall in the area. One business owner who requested […]