There are unconfirmed reports about a plan by the Diocese of Parramatta to discontinue the Filipino Chaplaincy because Filipinos are already well integrated into the different parishes. I speak only for the Filipino community and not for the other ethnic communities. I am not privy to what other reasons the Catholic hierarchy might have for […]
In support of Dr. Torrevillas
I support Dr. Hermaneli Torevillas to be reinstated to active medical practice. I was his patient for many years. I consulted him for [many] illness conditions, work related injury, housing concerns. treatment of my visiting relative and specialist referral.
Shangri-La Hotel: venue of Philippine food festival
October 18, 2012. Sydney. As I have been telling everyone, I am no great lover of Filipino food. I insist that the statement does not make me less Filipino or less patriotic. It is just that I cannot tolerate the smell of patis or fish sauce and the live squirmy creatures I found in bagoong […]
Gen. Nic Bartolome signs MOU with Australian Federal Police
October 3, 2012. Sydney. Philippine National Police Chief Nicanor Bartolome returns from Canberra after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian Federal Police on October 2.
Environmental disaster in Agno River by Bernie Lopez
It is impossible for the Philex operations managers and their veteran engineers not to know Tailings Dam No. 3 could break anytime. They knew It was built in 1992 and had a life span of 20 years, or up to 2012. So why is there still no Tailings Dam No. 4 when Dam No. 3 […]
Pinky Amador is in Sydney
Blacktown City residents were treated to a photo session with international celebrity Pinky Amador of Miss Saigon fame.
Angelica Whitelaw wins coveted title
This Fil-Aussie beauty is not just a Runner-up in the Miss Philippines-Australia Beauty Pageant 2012 held last month. She is also Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimwear title holder. Only 16 years old, Angelica was the youngest contestant during the 24th Sydney Grand Philippine Fiesta Kultura 2012 held at Fairfield Showground in Prairiewood NSW. She […]
Boat for Sale
A powerful boat for family, sports and fishing. This summer, cruise the Parramatta River towards Walsh Bay and see the Opera House, Luna Park, Circular Key and Darling Harbour with this 1992 Carribean Runabout 4.98m, Motor: 1993 Mercury 100hp Outboard. The boat is licensed to carry a total of 5 persons. Comes with Trailer, fish […]
A Heart’s Journey with Jose Mari Chan by Benjie de Ubago
I dug up my old Jose Mari Chan collection and I sit here listening and summoning the inspiration to write. But a few bars is all it takes and the juices flow. However, it is impossible to listen to Jose Mari Chan without drifting into the memory bank to recall those special moments that accompanied […]
True Colours by Benjie de Ubago
Has the President gone? Is the Rizal’s statue finally standing? Phew! The battle for the [hand]shakes and photo opportunity is over.
99 years jail term for beating toddler
A mother who brutally beat her two-year-old daughter and glued her hands to a wall has been sentenced to 99 years in prison — more than double the 45-year sentence prosecutors sought.
FAME holds 5th AGM & Election
The popular P-NOY Lounge in Blacktown was the venue for the 5th Annual General Meeting and Elections of the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME). It was held on September 9, 2012.