by Aries Rufo (Rappler.com) MANILA, Philippines — Tempest is brewing in one of the richest dioceses in the Philippines. Priests and lay leaders have asked the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Giuseppi Pinto, to look into the finances of the Diocese of Parañaque under Bishop Jesse Mercado for alleged misuse of funds. They also […]
New PCC-NSW Office by Miko Selorio
PCC-NSW, the peak body organization of Philippine associations in the State, has achieved a major milestone with the launch of its new headquarters at the Nirimba Business Centre, Quakers Hill on June1, 2012. After more than two decades of existence, the wheels were finally set in motion and came to fruition.
Why the cost of electricity continues to rise by Jules Sanchez
We just had a series of increases in our electricity bill. And it has nothing much to do about power consumption. Many received a bill 3 times what they used to see in their statement.
Anne Curtis shoots Hollywood film
According to several posts on the internet, Anne Curtis is gone from “Showtime” for a month to shoot a Hollywood movie. The film is a crime thriller produced by Tectonic Films being directed by Fil-Am Francis dela Torre.
Glendenning to celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Glendenning Progress Association, a Grand Reunion and Fiesta will be celebrated on Saturday, 14 July 2012 at the Glendenning Neighbourhood Centre. Mass will be held at Good Shepherd Church, Plumpton starting at 9:45am to be celebrated by Fr. Raning Creta, Chaplain of the Filipino Community. Lunch sharing […]
Bicol Inc. upholds Soliman’s victory over Musa
(A Media Release by the Grievance & Disputes Committee) The outcome of a public hearing held on 17 June 2012 was released by Bicol Inc. declaring Neria Soliman as the official second representative from Albay. Ross Iglesia is the duly elected Chairman of Bicol Inc.
Computer games to be regulated in line with film classification
From January 1 computer games will have the same rating classification as films. Legislation passed the Parliament which will allow an R18+ category for computer games to become a reality.
WHEN YOUR CHILDREN GET HURT
by Alfred de Aureus While [my daughter] Paula was snowboarding at Perisher in the Snowy Mountains, she fell and fractured her wrist and would need 6 weeks to recuperate. It happened during the long weekend last month.
Chinese ship rams Philippine fish boat; 1 dead
A Chinese vessel rammed a Philippine fishing boat north of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, killing a Filipino fisherman and leaving four others missing.
Important changes in Tax Policy
contributed by Rafael Amoranto The following are tax changes that the Government previously announced but not going ahead and other measures previously announced and proceeding. This will apply to individual taxpayers and small business owners as follows.
FAMS to show The Mikado
Taking the lead from operetta’s Victorian heyday and embracing the legacy of WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, this production draws on the exoticism of medieval Japan and catapults it into the land-that-never-was: the nineteenth century steam-driven space-age. FAMS Theatre Company, the grand dame of the Northern Beaches community theatre scene is back in its 41st […]
Girl with power sets things on fire
Hanoi — An 11 year old girl from Vietnam has an unusual mutant-like power that sets things on fire. A Vietnamese website reported that the young girl had almost burned down the entire 3rd floor of the house owned by the girl’s family. The father says that she was never given any object that can […]