Ms. Aida Morden’s doctoral thesis, Tenant-Landlord Communicative Interaction: The Influence of Litigation and Public Housing, has been selected by VDM Verlag Dr Muller Publishing, a German-based publisher, for publication. The book is released internationally and available to purchase on-line.
8 Filipinos trapped in Christchurch building
There were at least 8 Filipino nationals who were trapped inside the CTV Building in Christchurch, New Zealand during the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked the city last month. The following names were released by the Philippine government: Ezra Mae Medalla, Jessie Lloyd Albarracin Redoble, John Chua, Jewel Francisco, Louise Amantillo, Valquin Bensurto, Ivy Cabanilas, […]
General amassed P740 M in 4 years
Former military comptroller retired Maj. Gen. Jacinto Ligot allegedly amassed P740 million from 2001-2005, P666 million of which was already withdrawn before the accounts could be frozen by the Anti-Money Laundering Council.
Lacson cleared of murder
Manila, Philippines. February 3, 2011. Fugitive Philippine Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson was cleared by the Court of Appeals of any involvement in the brutal slaying of publicist Salvador Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito. They were abducted in the business district of Makati and Dacer’s car was later dumped somewhere in the outskirts of the […]
I was asked to undo my pants in public
At the Philippine Airlines International Airport, all outgoing passengers are subjected to body search. I was shocked to learn that an airport police officer wanted to do it to me in full view of the general public. On Saturday evening, the 5th of February 2011, my husband and I went to the Philippine Airlines International […]
Priest can’t say mass By Benjie de Ubago
Most Filipinos are devout Catholics and are predisposed to random acts of kindness. Having been taught to keep our faith strong, we have the propensity to believe without questioning. We are drawn automatically towards any seemingly benevolent deeds and wholeheartedly give others the benefit of the doubt. While this may be an exceptional expression of […]
No Filipinos reported hurt in New Zealand quake.
MANILA, Philippines. February 23. 2011. – No Filipinos have been reported hurt in the earthquake that struck Christchurch in New Zealand Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a text message to abs-cbnNEWS.com, the DFA said that the Philippine Embassy in Wellington was able to contact Honorary Consul Zedric Peter Wait in Christchurch. […]
Calling all Filipinos Young & Young at Heart
The Filipino Student Society of UNSW is having their 2011 Start of the Year Party on March 4 at FLOW Nightclub (680 George St). The program starts at 8pm with an after party at 10. We want you there!! For more information on how to book tickets, please call KATYA at 0420-648-453 or hit us […]
Is this priest really authorised to celebrate mass?
I have prevented myself from writing about this topic many times before but people have been asking about this Filipino priest. I first heard about him some 15 years ago when he used to say mass for the El Shaddai flock. Somehow, his relationship with the El Shaddai Chapter in Australia ceased and I thought […]
Premier Keneally roams the streets of Blacktown
Jan. 13, 2011. Blacktown. While walking the streets of Blacktown with Transport Minister John Robertson, New South Wales Premier Kristina Keanelly bumped into Philippine Sentinel Editor Dino Crescini who immediately gave them a copy of the latest issue of the newspaper. Keanelly and Robertson are on the campaign trail for the state elections scheduled on […]
Filipino associations donate money to flood victims
Reacting to the news that thousands of Filipinos were affected by the recent floods that hit Queensland, various Filipino associations based in New South Wales sent their donations to help countrymen in the flood-stricken areas. Among the first to respond was the Philippine Health Care Association of Australia (PHCAA) through its Executive Director Ella Magallanes […]
Jim Paredes encourages the Filipino Community to participate
20 January 2011, SYDNEY. Australians can now access hundreds of quality fashion and unique items from local Salvos Stores from around the country. Thanks to the launch of Salvos Stores online, the first Salvos Stores online shopping website. Salvos Stores website www.salvos.org.au/stores also welcomes the introduction of the ‘Shopping with a Conscience’ campaign, which encourages […]