NEW YORK, July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private equity investment firm, announced that it has promoted Anand T. Philip to Managing Director and that Joyce M. Demonteverde has joined the firm as Vice President. Ms. Demonteverde had previously been with Castle Harlan, Inc. prior to going to the Harvard […]
A death wish from Emma de Vera
The following email was sent through the email group of Filpressyd (Filipino Press Club of Sydney). It was addressed to the editor of Philippine Sentinel. Dino, As an added thank you, I have reserved 6 candles for you— 1 candle for each month that you so brilliantly featured my brother Fr Raul (del Prado) in […]
What is the real status of the Filipino MPC?
This project was started more than 20 years ago, way back in late 1989 when some community leaders decided to raise funds to put up what was then known as the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC). The project was fully supported by the Filipino Catholic Organization of Sydney (FILCOS). Somehow, the MPC Board decided to change […]
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Pacquiao buys property in plush Forbes Park
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao paid over PHP230 million for the 1,538 sq. m. property in North Forbes, Makati City. At current prevailing exchange rate, that amount translates to some AUD 5,127,000.00. The property was bought from Lorenzo Tan, president of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation who in turn bought it from Marcos’ era Deputy Trade […]
‘Filipino Youth Got Talent’
The Philippine Community Council of NSW’s (PCC NSW) Committee on Youth Project is organizing a talent show that will feature a variety of solo or group performances in the areas of music, dance, drama or comedy acts, and other artistic renditions. The show entitled ‘Filipino Youth Got Talent’ will be staged on the evening of […]
Ed Husic elected Government Whip (A press release from the ALP)
Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic has been elected Government Whip this week by his Labor caucus colleagues. Mr Husic said he felt very humbled by his election and the support he received from his colleagues, particularly considering that he’s a first-term MP.
Standing up to the China Bully by Rodel Rodis (US Correspondent)
As Filipinos in America work feverishly to prepare for protest actions in front all the Chinese consular offices in the United States on July 8, the question is asked: why aren’t Filipinos in the Philippines similarly incensed by China’s plans to set up oil rigs in the Spratly islands territory of the Philippines this July?
Filipinos tackle those vital first three minutes
July 23, 2011. Ashfield, NSW. Saving a life in the first vital three minutes that follows a person collapsing was the focus of a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop conducted by the Filipino community in Sydney over the weekend.
Encomienda and 2 others to receive Semper Fidelis Award
The University of San Carlos (USC) will confer on Max Encomienda, Fe Limjap and Julie Nunez the much-coveted ‘Semper Fidelis Award’ during the USC Grand Alumni Homecoming on Saturday, August 20 at the Grand Convention Center of Cebu. The award is given to alumni who have excelled in the furtherance of the university’s educational development […]
Filipina only remaining contender to represent Australia
Croydon-based singer Veronica Monro has recently returned from a successful trip to Hollywood, California as one of the Top 25 singers of Avon Voices, and is now the only (remaining contender) to represent Australia in the worldwide search for cosmetic giant Avon’s new voice.
Pensioners to receive more support
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler and Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic visited the Doonside Senior Citizens Centre to discuss the assistance being provided to over 24,000 pensioners across Chifley as part of the Gillard Government’s Clean Energy Future package. “We are putting a price on carbon pollution that only the country’s […]