November 12, 2011. GENEVA . —The Amazon rainforest, Vietnam’s Halong Bay and Argentina’s Iguazu Falls were named among the world’s new seven wonders of nature, according to organisers of a global poll.
Tribute to a National Artist: Salvador Bernal by John Araneta, AB (Ateneo), PhD (USA)
Pete Lacaba’s message about the recent death of our friend and classmate Badong Bernal saddened me once again today. Just yesterday, I had received a call from Chito Lim about his death.
Christmas Presence by Bless Salonga
The last twelve months, it seems, boarded the fast train bringing around Christmas Spirit once again. Homes have dusted off decors inviting Christmas cheers to their doors. People have started preparing for their booked holidays, their Christmas parties, meals, games and/or gifts.
Martial Arts grand champion by Jaime K. Pimentel
RED Rangers’ martial artist Pia Castray took the three-foot-tall trophy as the traditional weapons ‘grand champion’ of the 16th International Sports Karate Association 2011 World Cup championships recently. Held once every four years, the 2011 competition brought together the best martial artists from Korea, New Zealand, Ireland, Egypt, Nepal, Fiji, India and Australia to the […]
Fire in nursing home
Quakers Hill, NSW. Fire that is believed to have been deliberately lit by suspect Roger Dean broke out early in the morning of November 18 in a nursing home in Hambledon Road. Roger Dean is a nurse who worked at the Quakers Hill nursing home for a short period.
Chinese New Year at Crystal Seafood Restaurant
It’s the year of the Dragon and the Chinese Lunar New Year is being celebrated once again at the only authentic Chinese seafood restaurant in Westpoint, Blacktown. Also referred to as Spring Festival, this is an important annual feast celebrated by Chinese round the globe. The festival is based on Chinese calendar and starts on […]
Gloria Arroyo now under hospital detention
An arrest warrant against former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo et al has been issued by the Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112. Judge Jesus Mupas found probable cause that Arroyo, along with former Commission on Elections officials, may be liable for poll rigging. Apart from Arroyo, an arrest warrant is also out against former Maguindanao […]
Quake hits Philippines’ Luzon island
November 30, 2011 . An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale has hit off the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, according to Philippine seismologists. The quake occurred at 8:26 am local time Wednesday, the seismologists said. The undersea quake’s epicenter was off the western coast of the northern province of Zambales, about 230 kilometers […]
Ateneo Alumni picnic cancelled
The Ateneo Alumni Christmas picnic originally scheduled for December 3, 2011 has been cancelled. The cancellation was decided by the organising committee due to poor response from members many of whom are on holiday in the Philippines.
Ateneo Alumni Christmas picnic
The Ateneo Alumni Australia is inviting all former alumni/alumnae of Jesuit schools in the Philippines and Australia to join a family picnic on Saturday, December 3 at Nurragingy Reserve in Doonside, NSW. Take the south entrance to Nurragingy coming from Woodstock Avenue or turn left at the south end of Glendenning Road. Entrance tickets cost […]
MPC Directors: Why can’t they all resign?
Someone just sent me an invitation to attend a Filipino Christmas celebration on December 10 at the Philippine Australian Cultural Centre (PACC) in Schofields NSW. By now, many Filipinos should know that PACC is the resurrected name of the old Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre or MPC. It is located at 80 Grange Avenue, Schofields. I just […]
We love Fr. Kevin Walsh
How could one prevent another [person] from thinking that what has been done is not malicious? How can one say that Father Kevin [Walsh] has psychological problems? What is wrong with taking care of your ailing mother? Sometimes higher authorities, just like any other human commit mistakes and they don’t realize it. Take the case […]