The courtroom will undoubtedly be full when Miss Aprille Lim makes her debut as a full-pledged lawyer in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. This former Miss Philippines Australia beauty title holder recently graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Macquarie University. She will complete her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice next […]
Why PNoy copped out by Atty. Rodel Rodis (US Correspondent)
Less than three months before the May 2010 Philippine presidential elections, candidate Noynoy (PNoy) Aquino spoke at a Makati forum and “unequivocally rejected the idea of allowing a state and hero’s burial for the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos” (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 24, 2010). “I would like to apologize to the relatives and those who […]
Oblation Cup supports 2 new UP scholars by Pam Ventura
PRAIRIEWOOD, NSW. The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Australia – New South Wales Chapter (UPAAA-NSW) held its Fourth Oblation Cup Golf Tournament on the 25th of April to raise funds for the education of two new scholars (in the Philippines).
What now, Pacquiao? by Armando Chavez (US correspondent)
That’s it. Pacman has swallowed all the pills in his path and vanquished all the ghosts in the game. The inevitable has happened. There’s nobody left to fight, except Mayweather, if he ever grows the cojones to get in the ring with Manny. There’s only one thing left for Manny to do – Dancing with […]
Priest’s return to active ministry dim
It was reported in a recent issue of Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) that the return to active ministry of former Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio is dim. Better known as “Among Ed” to many of his followers, Fr. Ed Panlilio is also a priest but lost his priestly powers when he decided to run in politics. […]
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Did Somebody Call? by Benjie de Ubago
Ooops, did somebody mention my name? As I understand, at the Kapitbahayan Cooperative meeting at Merrylands last Sunday, 17 April 2011, I was informed that Cen Amores frantically informed the tenants in attendance not to leak any information discussed at the meeting to the media as it might reach Benjie de Ubago. Oh my, that’s […]
NCCA denies involvement in Cavestany case
Manila, Philippines. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) issued a statement saying it has nothing to do with the case of theater artist Marcelino “Mars” Cavestany, a naturalized Australian citizen who was denied entry at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last March 6. Cavestany was barred from entering the country based […]
Dexter De Rosa Headlines PCC Independence Day Celebrations by Benjie de Ubago
In a community where so many aspire to be singers, we soon enough find that there are the so-so singers and then, there are real singers. And then we spot one who oozes with talent like Dexter De Rosa, whose velvety voice sends tingles down your spine. Those attending the Philippine Community Council’s Independence Day […]
Diabetes tied to higher Parkinson’s disease risk
NEW YORK – People with diabetes may have a slightly increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests — though the reasons for the link, researchers say, are far from clear. The study, of nearly 289,000 older US adults, found that those with diabetes at the outset were more likely to be diagnosed […]
Launch of Speech Competition for Young Australians
High school students in years 10, 11 and 12 are being invited to take part in a new national competition called “My First Speech”. Organised by the House of Representatives, students need to write and video a three minute speech as if it was their first speech to parliament. “This is a great opportunity for […]
Dead man stalking by Bless Salonga
The question “should Marcos be buried in the Libingan ng Mga Bayani?” has sparked mixed reactions from the public and I personally wish to tackle on 3 prime issues here; 1) Who is Marcos? (2) What makes a hero? (3) How will the decision affect the future generation? For the sake of our children, we […]