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, […]
Sign it or you’ll get sacked
(A lesson in Human Resource Management) by Dino Crescini This particular episode in my life happened while I was managing the Credit Center of Bank of America Manila Branch. What is now known as EFTPOS or Electronic Funds Transfer Point of Sale terminals have not yet been invented at that time (1976). We relied heavily […]
Another Fil-Australian model gracing the int’l catwalk
Daniella Serret whose picture once appeared on the front page of Philippine Sentinel is once again turning heads but this time with an international audience. As a model, she walks the ramp wearing high fashion dresses, which very recently included LEE jeans and Wonderbra.
Another Filipino OAM
Ms. Julie Nuñez was featured in a recent issue of the Blacktown Sun Newspaper as one of the latest awardees of the Order of Australia Medal (OAM).
How the Justice System works in the Philippines
According to Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Mon Tulfo, it is not so difficult to win a court case at least in the Court of Appeals. He outlines in detail how the system works.
Filipino-Australian murdered in the Philippines
May 16, 2013. Members of Australia’s Filipino Ministerial Consultative Committee (FMCC) urge Australian government’s assistance in seeking justice for murdered Adelaide-based Australian national Ceferino Lapuz Jr., who was gunned down on May 5 in the Philippines.
Chinese general reveals ‘strategy’ for Panatag takeover
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese military general has revealed their strategy to take over Panatag Shoal off Zambales province. China Daily Mail reported that in a recent television interview, Major General Zhang Zhaozhong said that China’s navy has been wrapping the disputed island like a “cabbage” with warships.
Stalemates in Sabah and the Spratlys by Bernie V. Lopez
The stalemates in Sabah and in the Spratly chain of islands have one essential thing in common: They both represent a legal dilemma. China and Malaysia will not consider arbitration by the United Nations in fear that they will lose the case. They prefer to hold on by force because they have the upper hand. […]
July 4, not June 12
When did the Philippines really gain independence? by Felizardo M. Pagsanhan July 4 is the true [Philippine] Independence Day, not June 12. This can be gleaned from the history book titled “Philippine History and Government, Through the Years,” authored by Francisco M. Zulueta, and Abriel M. Nebres. Let me cite this book as reference in […]
Capili Family granted permanent residency
It has been confirmed by no less than her own sister that Analiza Capili, along with her husband and 5 children were granted permanent residency in Australia. She and her family arrived in Australia in 2005.
Do asylum seekers get more Centrelink benefits than pensioners?
There are so many misleading rumours and “facts” circulating regarding asylum seekers and the benefits they get from the government. One hoax email in particular is doing the rounds telling people that “illegal immigrants/refugees” receive thousands more in welfare payments than Australian pensioners.
Memorial pays tribute to author by Evelyn Opilas
Friends, colleagues and former students gathered for a memorial in Makati recently, paying tribute to the wit, passion and delightful quirks of the late writer, author and mentor Norma O. Miraflor who wrote ‘30’ in Sydney 2 May. Ms Miraflor, 69, succumbed to breast cancer at Mona Vale Hospital in Sydney’s northern suburbs, leaving behind […]