The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) advised consumers to wisely choose the banks where they will deposit their money. The trouble is, most depositors don’t and can’t read financial statements before they open a bank account. The regulators, whose job is to safeguard the public’s money, have a problem bank list that they do not […]
Rudd vows to build 5,000 classrooms in Philippines
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III met with Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, who promised to help improve education in the country by building 5,000 classrooms next year. “I took advantage of the opportunity that he is here because talking to him is like talking to Prime Minister (Julia) Gillard of Australia. Our meeting is to further […]
PDI Columnist meets Filipino media in Sydney by Jaime Pimentel
Well-respected Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Conrado de Quiros met the Filipino press late last month at the Banksia Room of Dooleys Club in Lidcombe NSW. The meeting was organised by corporate lawyer but non-media personality Kate Andres. Contrary to reports that the press meeting was organised by Gawad Kalinga, Ms. Andres was the sole convenor […]
Bobby Ng – Cancer victim
Well-known TV personality Bobby Ng passed away in Alberta, Canada on October 8, 2011. He brought a wealth of experience and fulfilment to his family, loved ones and clients. He was 73.
Pinatubo Eruption: 20 years later
Mt. Pinatubo, June 15, 1991. Filipino photojournalist Alberto Garcia captures on film what would later be considered as one of the greatest images of the 20th century. Twenty years ago, Rhony Laigo, then a reporter-photographer for Times Journal, thought he was going to die. Mount Pinatubo had just erupted. He was one of many reporters […]
Miss Earth Australia beauty pageant by Jaime Kelly Pimentel
The Filipino-inspired-and-founded Miss Earth beauty pageant holds its Australian chapter final at the University of NSW campus theatre on Friday, November 4, 2011. Chosen from 50 candidates nationwide, Miss Earth Australia 2011 will be crowned at the beauty pageant. The winner will travel to Thailand over three weeks in late November to represent Australia at […]
Artist uses mixed media to create innovative art
Her installation features a compelling mix of different media: a confronting piece using mannequins, raw chillies, a series of photographs and discarded everyday objects. She uses medical scraps, wire, dismantled computer parts and various electrical junk. Her work is a documentation of memory and the effects of technology in our globalised, consumer- obsessed culture. Artist […]
Blue & White Winter Ball yields moderate sum
This joint effort by the Ateneo Alumni Australia and St. Scholastica’s College Alumnae Australia that was held on 9 July 2011 at Auburn RSL Club resulted in donations to the following charity organisations: ? Philippine National Red Cross – $1,000 ? Retired Jesuit Priests of Ateneo – $500 ? Operation Restore Hope – $500 ? […]
Announcements from the Philippine Consulate General
1. Overseas Absentee Voter (OAV) Registration. Filipinos and dual citizens eligible to register as OAV may do so at the Consulate beginning on 31 October 2011 for a period of one (1) year until 31 October 2012. 2. Puerto Princesa Underground River as New 7 Wonders of Nature. The last day of voting is on […]
Sargeant Pacquiao promoted to Lt. Colonel
Filipino world boxing legend Congressman Manny Pacquiao has been promoted to the army rank of Lieutenant Colonel, according to sources in Malacañang Palace. Pacquiao holds 9 world titles. The commission in the reserve force was in recognition of the Sarrangani congressman as one of the world’s finest boxers. His promotion was signed by Executive Secretary […]
Anne Curtis hopes to tie the knot in 4 years
MANILA, Philippines – Though she is at the peak of her career today, actress Anne Curtis said she also sees herself settling down in the future with the man she loves. In an interview on “KrisTV,” Curtis said she looks forward to getting married in 4 or 5 years.
FAME Expresso: Soliman ‘romances’ the audience by Dino Crescini
October 16, 2011. It was a Sunday afternoon which I normally spend with my family. Having been a past member of Toastmasters Club International myself, I was really not very much interested to attend the Public Speaking Information Session that was sponsored by the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME). But I just couldn’t ignore […]