“What is the meaning of life?”, an age-old question that visited my thoughts while I was battling insomnia. Staring at the ceiling, unconsciously lulling myself to sleep, it started looking like a pond where I found myself staring at my own reflection. I remember how I felt when my son and daughter were born – […]
INQUIRER.net exec among 100 most influential Fil-Am women
MANILA, Philippines —INQUIRER.net’s director of sales in the United States was named one of this year’s 100 Most Influential Filipina American Women in the US. Esther Misa Chavez, who is also the president of the Philippine American Press Club, was hailed by the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipino […]
Marquez prepares for bout with Pacquiao on November 12
Las Vegas. Juan Manuel Marquez has a bizarre concoction and an equally outlandish training method that he believes could hold the key to his success against Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Marquez revealed in a soon-to-be-released episode of the highly-acclaimed 24/7 series produced by HBO about a routine […]
Ateneo’s Norman Black moving to PBA?
Philippines. After leading the Ateneo Blue Eagles to four straight championship, Norman Black might be headed to a different direction. He is set to make a return to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as a coaching rigodon is expected to be formalized this month involving teams bankrolled by business tycoon-sportsman Manny V. Pangilinan.
Pangilinan planning to buy Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) may soon change hands. According to reports, Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP) will buy PAL once its labor problems are settled. Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that Pangilinan has already agreed in principle to buy the Philippines’ flag carrier from Lucio Tan.
Bureaucracy at the Consulate
We went to the Philippine Consulate in Sydney on September 23 at around 10:00 a.m. to have Consular Authentication of a Special Power of Attorney. It had something to do with the sale of a property in the Philippines. After paying a fee of $45.00 we were told by the consular staff that we had […]
‘Live’ interview with MPC directors
The live interview initiative of Ang Kalatas publisher Millie Phillips is truly remarkable and worthy of commendation. She was able to accomplish what the Filipino media in general has been seeking for many years. It is apparent however, that the PACF (Philippine Australian Community Foundation) officers chose Millie because she is relatively a new comer […]
La Salle Centennial Celebrations
It’s time to get into the “Animo La Salle” spirit! The De La Salle Alumni Association of Australia will be holding their “One La Salle Homecoming Celebration” on 29 October 2011 at 7pm at Clarion Hotel on the Park at Parramatta, NSW.
LBC Bank closure worries Pinoys
Blacktown NSW . It’s business as usual at the LBC Express Padala Remittance Centre in Main Street, Blacktown NSW. But many Filipinos here admit that they feel nervous after learning about the closure of LBC Development Bank in the Philippines. Both LBC Hari ng Padala and LBC Remittance Centre are affiliates of the bank that […]
Nursing student contracts hepatitis
Local Lawyers and Migration Agents have taken up the challenge of obtaining a visa extension for Local Nurse Thi Thanh Tran. Miss Thi is the niece of Fr. Henry Duc Tran (Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Seven Hills.)
Nonan’s Art—A Visual Reality by Benjie de Ubago
Elizabeth Nonan, a realist artist, steps out of the shadows to stage a one woman art exhibit on Saturday, 15 October 2011. The exhibit will be held from 3:00pm to 10:00pm at The Sydney International Cultural Centre, Erskine Events and Exhibitions at 72 Erskine Street, Sydney.
Spirit of giving in Spring by Bless Salonga
What better way to start Spring than to demonstrate the spirit of GIVING! Last month, the members of Iglesia Ni Cristo’s (INC) Minchinbury congregation celebrated the warm day by throwing away a Neighbourhood Appreciation Day.