PAIVA is a charity organisation composed of volunteers dedicated to help underprivileged children in the Philippines through scholarship grants. They have a non-government organisation (NGO) partner in the Philippines called CAARO which was founded by Terry Corral, who coordinates and facilitates various charity work activities.
Filipino Fiesta @ St. Michaels Parish
Fr. Raning Creta, Filipino Chaplain of the Diocese of Parramatta is pleased to announce that the Annual Filipino Fiesta will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at St. Michael’s School Ground, 58-62 Orwell Street, Blacktown. It is being celebrated in honor of Saint Joseph, husband of Mother Mary. Eucharistic Celebration at St. Michael’s Parish […]
Stunning rugby league debut for the Carabaos by Jaime K. Pimentel
THE Philippines’ Carabaos, playing in their first rugby league tournament as a team, bounced back from losing, 12-4 to Fiji in the first to game. They tied against Niue, 16-16, in the second game but blasted Portugal out of the park 20-0, and finally won by a ‘golden try’ against Burwood-North Ryde, 22-18, in extra […]
Filipino boxer won but was mobbed by the local crowd
Argentina. February 11, 2012 . It was clearly a technical knockout, having floored his Argentinean opponent twice in the 9th round and again on the 10th when the fight was stopped by the referee. It was total insanity and disgrace demonstrated by the local spectators who mobbed and threw bottles and other projectiles to the […]
Ateneo Alumni Australia sends donation directly to Xavier University by Dino Crescini
Though an active member of the Philippine Community Council (PCC), the Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia (AAAA) chose to send its donation for the flood victims directly to Father Roberto Yap, SJ President of the Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro. The university was formerly known as Ateneo de Cagayan. The relief goods were sent […]
Spotlight on a true blue journalist
He is indeed a true blue journalist, having graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1956 and having obtained a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Northwestern University in Chicago. But his being a true blue journalist does not end there. For many years now, Mr. Jaime Kelly Pimentel has been the sports editor of […]
Arroyo fit to leave hospital
The Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) director declared to media that former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is well enough to leave the hospital.
Ensign Pestaño did not commit suicide; he was murdered!
Contrary to findings made by Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez some 3 years ago, the new Ombudsman made a reversal based on new evidence. Murder charges against 10 navy officers were filed in the Sandiganbayan and at the same time ordered their immediate dismissal from service for grave misconduct.
Radio broadcaster shot dead in southern Philippines
General Santos City. January 6, 2012. A radio broadcaster was shot dead in GenSan as he drove his car with his wife, son and daughter. He was the 150th journalist killed in the Philippines since democracy was restored by Cory Aquino in 1986. According to police reports, the motive was personal and is traceable to […]
The Death of Maricris Sioson in Japan
Tokyo, December 1, 1993. The tragic case of Maricris Sioson — her life, her death, and the inaction of the Japanese government despite medical evidence of homicide — is an illustration of the vulnerability of the tens of thousands of Filipino women working in Japan’s entertainment industry.
Filipino cage stars shine with Sydney Kings by Marco Selorio
Sydney. January 20, 2012. Held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, the Filipino Basketball Extravaganza raised over $1,000 for the benefit of the Typhoon Sendong victims. It was the curtain raiser to the main event which was the Sydney Kings versus league leader Perth Wildcats. The two HOOPDREAMZ basketball selections featured some of the best up-and-coming […]
Artists group aims to raise money for flood victims
ALFA [Artists and Linked Friends in Action] aims to raise $5,000 for survivors of typhoon Sendong in Mindanao through the release of a CD album. The CD, entitled “One” is a collection of original music by local Filipino artists. The tropical storm which hit Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities on December 16, 2011 destroyed […]