Christmas Day becomes even more meaningful when individuals or groups do something to reach out and help other people. The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME), handed over a cheque for $1,000 dollars to this writer, a member of Blacktown-based community group, Iliganon Lanaonon in Sydney Australia (ILISA). The donation goes directly to affected families […]
Tears for RJ Rosales by Benjie de Ubago
The news of the death of RJ Rosales spread faster than wildfire in cyberspace and the over-pouring of grief from a community in disbelief has been heart-wrenching to say the least. RJ passed away at the prime of his life, at age 37 on Monday, 5 December 2011 at approximately 11:30am. RJ Rosales was one […]
RJ Rosales of Miss Saigon fame passes away
Filipino-Australian singer and actor RJ Rosales (Roseo José Rosales) has passed away in Sydney on Sunday, December 4, 2011.
Community Visitors Scheme needs volunteers
I ask for your support to publish the Community Visitors Scheme to help recruit interested bilingual volunteers who can visit elderly people in residential aged care homes (i.e. nursing homes and hostels) in Sydney metropolitan area.
After thoughts on Arrroyo’s travel
“A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is an order that a court issues to maintain the status quo until that court finally decides on the matter under litigation.” (Wikipedia). It has the effect of an injunction which prevents a party from doing a certain act. In this particular case, 8 justices of the Supreme Court, who […]
La Salle Comes Marching In by Benjie de Ubago
In a warm and cozy get-together at Clarion Hotel in Parramatta last November, De La Salle [University] alumni gathered for their alma mater’s centennial anniversary. Surrounded by La Sallites in various shades of green, there was absolutely no mistaking you were at a La Salle event. Whether intentional or coincidental, even the drinks provided on […]
New envoy brings new style by Jaime Kelly Pimentel
The new Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Belen Fule-Anota, hit the ground running: Barely two months into the job in Canberra, Ambassador Anota drove to Sydney for breakfast with Filipino community representatives on Saturday, November 5, to outline her immediate plans ~ and to listen.
Marquez wins dance competition
13 yr old Bernadette Marquez placed 2nd in the Australian Pro/Am Junior open in Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quick Step. It was a memorable experience for her because she competed with more experienced dancers from different states across Australia. It was also her first attempt to compete at Town Hall. Apart from her dancing skills, […]
300,000 babies stolen from their parents – and sold for adoption
Haunting BBC documentary exposes 50-year scandal of baby trafficking by the Catholic church in Spain. Up to 300,000 Spanish babies were stolen from their parents and sold for adoption over a period of five decades, a new investigation reveals.
Donations: ever wonder where the money goes?
Keep this information in mind when making donations. As you open your wallet for yet another natural disaster, remember the names of these organizations. We have listed them from the highest (worst paid offender) to the lowest (least paid offender).
What you can expect from knee and hip surgery (Harvard Healthbeat)
Your knees and hips are your largest joints. They support your body weight and work in close coordination so that you can run, squat to lift a child, or play hoops. Over time, many of us experience knee or hip pain. Physical therapy, pain-relief medication, minor surgery, or some combination of these provides relief. But […]
Why the Philippine Sentinel is the preferred reading material of the Filipino community
Articles are concise, interesting and easy to read. It is printed on white paper using laser printing machine that produce clear photos. Others use newsprint that cause ink smudges on the fingers. Advertisers have stayed with Philippine Sentinel for many years because it is the largest Philippine newspaper in circulation in New South Wales. Thus, […]