A RADIO play on the life of Dr. Jose Rizal will be broadcast across eight stations in the Sydney metropolitan area this month of December. The play, Rizaliana Sesquicentennial, written and directed by Marcelino Cavestany of Filpinas Petals, will comprise 15-minute chapters in Dr. Rizal’s life and packaged in a two-hour presentation.
Month: December 2011
Palawan’s underground river among New 7 Wonders
November 12, 2011. GENEVA . —The Amazon rainforest, Vietnam’s Halong Bay and Argentina’s Iguazu Falls were named among the world’s new seven wonders of nature, according to organisers of a global poll.
Tribute to a National Artist: Salvador Bernal by John Araneta, AB (Ateneo), PhD (USA)
Pete Lacaba’s message about the recent death of our friend and classmate Badong Bernal saddened me once again today. Just yesterday, I had received a call from Chito Lim about his death.
Christmas Presence by Bless Salonga
The last twelve months, it seems, boarded the fast train bringing around Christmas Spirit once again. Homes have dusted off decors inviting Christmas cheers to their doors. People have started preparing for their booked holidays, their Christmas parties, meals, games and/or gifts.
Martial Arts grand champion by Jaime K. Pimentel
RED Rangers’ martial artist Pia Castray took the three-foot-tall trophy as the traditional weapons ‘grand champion’ of the 16th International Sports Karate Association 2011 World Cup championships recently. Held once every four years, the 2011 competition brought together the best martial artists from Korea, New Zealand, Ireland, Egypt, Nepal, Fiji, India and Australia to the […]
Fire in nursing home
Quakers Hill, NSW. Fire that is believed to have been deliberately lit by suspect Roger Dean broke out early in the morning of November 18 in a nursing home in Hambledon Road. Roger Dean is a nurse who worked at the Quakers Hill nursing home for a short period.
Chinese New Year at Crystal Seafood Restaurant
It’s the year of the Dragon and the Chinese Lunar New Year is being celebrated once again at the only authentic Chinese seafood restaurant in Westpoint, Blacktown. Also referred to as Spring Festival, this is an important annual feast celebrated by Chinese round the globe. The festival is based on Chinese calendar and starts on […]
Gloria Arroyo now under hospital detention
An arrest warrant against former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo et al has been issued by the Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112. Judge Jesus Mupas found probable cause that Arroyo, along with former Commission on Elections officials, may be liable for poll rigging. Apart from Arroyo, an arrest warrant is also out against former Maguindanao […]