SINDANGAN, Philippines (AFP) – A Filipino blacksmith’s son who stopped growing when he was a toddler was declared the world’s shortest man as he celebrated his 18th birthday. Measuring just 59.93 centimetres, or 23.5 inches, Junrey Balawing is the oldest of four siblings—the rest all of normal stature—born in the rural town of Sindangan on […]
The Song & Dance on Marcos Burial with Honors by Rodel Rodis
When I wrote about “why PNoy copped out” and passed the buck to Vice President Jojo Binay to decide on whether the late dictator should be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Cemetery for Heroes), I excerpted a portion of Candy Cruz’s April 28, 2011 Facebook message to Aurora Pijuan which was posted in […]
Birthday Blues or Faux Pas by Benjie de Ubago
Independence Day can also be regarded as the birth of a nation. This is echoed in countless speeches and messages that aim to inspire its people. Therefore, to put in simplistic terms, Philippine Independence Day is our birthday. All the celebrations, trappings and flag raising ceremonies serve to reinforce the fact that it is our […]
Falun gong practitioner deported to China
Expected to face torture and execution June 6, 2011. Sydney. A reliable source disclosed that Mr. Guanggeng Tian, a Falun Gong practitioner, was deported today to China. His story was featured in the May 2011 issue of Philippine Sentinel. For more than 10 years, Mr. Tian has sought asylum in Australia but has failed many […]
Dept. of Justice advisory on drug mules
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima has issued an advisory opinion on illegal drug couriers which seeks to explain to the public the issues and concerns about Filipinos arrested, detained, and convicted in foreign countries for transporting illegal drugs. The advisory outlined ten (10) points for the consideration of the Filipino public: ? […]
Kuwaiti employers abuse OFW
The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait became the refuge of a Filipina domestic helper after she was allegedly maltreated and sexually abused by her employers. Susan (not her real name) had a chance to escape when her employers went to a shopping mall. She took a taxi and went straight to the Philippine Embassy to seek […]
Philippine Independence Day celebrations by Bless Salonga
One hundred and thirteen years ago, Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine independence from the colonial rule of Spain in Kawit, Cavite. A lot has happened since including the Spanish-American War—the establishment of a Commonwealth government in 1935, the Japanese invasion, the declaration of the Philippine Republic, Martial Law, Edsa Revolution and […]
CONDO UNIT FOR RENT
For holiday makers traveling to Manila and looking for a place to stay, you can save on expensive hotel rates by using a Fully-furnished condo unit ? 2 Bedrooms ? 3 Toilets & Bath ? 3 Showers ? Amenities include a fully-equipped gym and swimming pool. ? The location is only 5 minutes away from […]
SLUAA Induction of Officers
The St. Louis University Alumni Association will hold its annual Induction of Officers and new members on Saturday, 30 July 2011 from 6pm to 10pm. at the Concord RSL and Community Club which is at the corner of Nirranda St. and Nullawarra Ave, Concord West, NSW. The Honourable Consul Anthony Reyes will be guest speaker. […]
CFC ANCOP and Gawad Kalinga make joint statement
Couples For Christ (CFC Ancop Australia) and Gawad Kalinga (GK) Australia would like to make the following joint statement: CFC Ancop (Australia) started Gawad Kalinga in Australia several years ago as CFC’s (Couples for Christ) “work with the poor” ministry. Since then, CFC Ancop (using the trading name GK Ancop Australia or GKAA) has facilitated […]
Kevin Rudd hosts lunch for RP Foreign Affairs secretary
Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic met with a visiting Philippine delegation during the 3rd Philippines-Australia Ministerial Meeting. Mr Husic warmly greeted the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Albert del Rosario and Secretary of Trade and Industry, the Hon. Gregory Domingo when they sat down for lunch. Lunch was hosted by the Foreign […]
PCC-NSW Bridges Generation Gap by Benjie de Ubago
When the lights dimmed at the Waterview Convention Centre and the Rigodon de Honor was performed at the Philippine Community Council’s annual Philippine National Day Ball, the audience was charmed with the presence of a very young man in the midst of the adults. In his fully embroidered barong, with Philippine flag in hand, and […]