This joint effort by the Ateneo Alumni Australia and St. Scholastica’s College Alumnae Australia that was held on 9 July 2011 at Auburn RSL Club resulted in donations to the following charity organisations: ? Philippine National Red Cross – $1,000 ? Retired Jesuit Priests of Ateneo – $500 ? Operation Restore Hope – $500 ? […]
Month: November 2011
Announcements from the Philippine Consulate General
1. Overseas Absentee Voter (OAV) Registration. Filipinos and dual citizens eligible to register as OAV may do so at the Consulate beginning on 31 October 2011 for a period of one (1) year until 31 October 2012. 2. Puerto Princesa Underground River as New 7 Wonders of Nature. The last day of voting is on […]
Sargeant Pacquiao promoted to Lt. Colonel
Filipino world boxing legend Congressman Manny Pacquiao has been promoted to the army rank of Lieutenant Colonel, according to sources in Malacañang Palace. Pacquiao holds 9 world titles. The commission in the reserve force was in recognition of the Sarrangani congressman as one of the world’s finest boxers. His promotion was signed by Executive Secretary […]
Anne Curtis hopes to tie the knot in 4 years
MANILA, Philippines – Though she is at the peak of her career today, actress Anne Curtis said she also sees herself settling down in the future with the man she loves. In an interview on “KrisTV,” Curtis said she looks forward to getting married in 4 or 5 years.
FAME Expresso: Soliman ‘romances’ the audience by Dino Crescini
October 16, 2011. It was a Sunday afternoon which I normally spend with my family. Having been a past member of Toastmasters Club International myself, I was really not very much interested to attend the Public Speaking Information Session that was sponsored by the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME). But I just couldn’t ignore […]
The disconnect about sex trafficking By Rodel Rodis, US Correspondent
I first learned about Filipino teen-age girls selling their bodies on San Francisco’s Sixth Street from a Filipino senior citizen manong who viewed the pitiful sight from his hotel window. A Filipino American police officer personally confirmed the manong’s account to me and added that many of the young Pinay prostitutes are high school drop-outs […]
Some questions people are asking about LBC Express
Why did LBC Bank have to extend loans to LBC Express so the latter could “ensure faster delivery of the remittances” sent through it? Put more accurately, why did LBC Express have to milk LBC Bank of depositors’ money in order to pay off (deliver) its obligations (remittances) that were, in fact, already paid (remitted) […]
Philippine Airlines hands out separation checks
Manila. Philippines. October 17, 2011. Nearly 500 former Philippine Airlines (PAL) employees received their separation pay over the weekend as the national flag carrier began distributing P2.6 billion in cash benefits to those affected by the airline’s outsourcing program.
Toxic waste dumped in Cavite
Cavite. Philippines. The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) issued a suspension order against hazardous waste management firm SOLCHEM Philippines Inc. (SPI) for illegal dumping of toxic waste in a private lot in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
Encomienda receives Semper Fidelis Award
Maximo A. Encomienda, is a man who developed a career using his business acumen that he learned at the University of San Carlos to help create strong community leaders and to improve the lives of the less fortunate.
Australia helps Filipino families affected by floods
Australia is helping to deliver critical assistance to families affected by the flood crisis in the Philippines. The Australian Government today announced that our country would provide blankets, mosquito nets, hygiene kits, water containers, kitchen sets, sandbags and health services to the eight million people in desperate need across the Mekong and the Philippines.
Comelec moves start of OAV registration for 2 November
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced that the resumption of overseas absentee voters’ (OAV) registration period will be moved to November 2, 2011 from October 31, 2011 as originally scheduled.