At an Amnesty International conference several years ago, a speaker was asked this question, ‘Is Freedom a privilege or a right? The speaker posed for two long uneasy minutes until the audience of more than 30 people from different parts of the world began to get listless and two people stood up and walked out.
Month: April 2012
‘Ugnayan’ Forum tackles MPC and other community issues by Marco Selorio, PRO, PCC-NSW
Sydney, Australia – March 9, 2012 . The Ugnayan Forum, a community initiative of PCC-NSW, was held last Sunday at the P-Noy Lounge in Blacktown and graced by the presence of over fifty Filipino leaders, community members, PCC affiliates and media. Quite evident during Ugnayan was the networking and fellowship amongst the community leaders who […]
CJ Corona named in murder rap
Impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona had threatened to blow away with a gun a hapless 83-year-old caretaker of a property of the Basa-Guidote Enterprises, Inc. (BGEI) in Manila, a whistle-blower has revealed in an explosive media interview.
Media Room at the Philippine Australian Cultural Centre
Mr. Jaime Pimentel, a respected senior journalist said: “If you must know, even after torrential rains and overflow at Warragamba Dam that spilled onto Richmond Bridge close by, there was not even a small puddle at the ‘Campo Bonifacio’ compound. Not even the creek nearby had overflowed.” He was referring to the site of MPC […]
Doctor loses licence to practice medicine by Dino Crescini
For many weeks now, news have been circulating about a Filipino doctor who lost his licence because of certain minor medical procedures being performed inside a clinic. It was alleged that the report to the Medical Board of Australia was made by a fellow doctor. Both doctors are known to this writer so their names […]
Climate Change In the Bible
Today, we read a lot of news and see on television a lot of changes in the earth’s climate. Never before have natural disasters dominated our planet and lots of people are scared of what may happen next. Climate change and ecological upheaval have been with us since the birth of man. From Genesis to […]
Six Filipino business tycoons listed in Forbes Magazine
MANILA, Philippines — Six businessmen from the Philippines led by Henry Sy made it to Forbes Magazine’s list of the wealthiest people on earth. Sy ranked 116th or the highest among local tycoons with an estimated net worth of $8 billion. The 87-year-old Sy heads SM Investments, the dominant player in Philippine banking, retailing, shopping […]
MPC and Remigio Biala by Boy Galang
Nagbibigay galang ako sa iyo, iha (Buena Biala). Matuwid lang na magkomento ka sa inilathala ko tungkol sa MPC na naging Philippine Australian Community Centre (PACC). Wala akong inis o galit sa inyo, lalo na sa Daddy mo. Nataon lang na siya ang nagpasimuno ng Grand Charity Concert fund raising para sa PACC/PACF.
Benisano and friends send 1,400 teddy bears to children in CDO
Kind-hearted Regina Benisano and her friends have pooled their own resources to send 1,400 teddy bears to children in Cagayan de Oro.The kids are survivors of the recent floods brought by typhoon Sendong. Many more were orphaned as their parents and siblings perished during the floods. Most, if not all have never seen a teddy […]
PHCAA decides to join PCC
In a meeting held at the Crystal Seafood Restaurant in Westpoint Blacktown, members of the board of Philippine Health Care Association of Australia (PHCAA) decided that the association will join the Philippine Community Council (PCC-NSW). PHCAA has been in existence for 7 years in Australia. It has undertaken several medical missions in the Philippines and […]
Simply Unbelievable by Benjie de Ubago
It was the Bicol Inc’s turn to have their annual general meeting and elections. The organization prides itself as moving the seat of power on a fair rotational basis among the Bicol provinces. This year, after doing a complete round of all the provinces, it was Albay’s turn. And vying for the two representative seats […]
’84 Toyota for Sale
In excellent running condition, Toyota Corona model 1984 with re-manufactured engine available for test drive. New tires. Twelve months rego. Call 0450 556 565. See to appreciate