NEW YORK, United States—State Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton is probably the highest American official who has an intimate knowledge of Filipinos, their dreams, and aspirations. This was manifest during the signing of the $434-million US Millennium Corp. grant that she and visiting President Benigno Aquino III presided over last September 22 at the Waldorf Astoria […]
Fr. Ed Panlilio: “it is impossible for anyone to stop jueteng.” by Dino Crescini, BS, MBA
October 25, 2010. Sydney, Australia. In a well-organized media conference held in the Rouse Hill home of Marivic Manalo, Former Pampanga governor Ed Panlilio said: “There was no way for me to stop jueteng … because there seems to be a conspiracy between the leadership of the Philippine National Police and the jueteng operators in […]
Probable reasons behind the closure of Le Colonial by Dino Crescini, BS, MBA
Over the past 5 years, Le Colonial Vietnamese Restaurant in Westpoint, Blacktown NSW has been a favourite venue for family gatherings of many Filipinos. It was a Vietnamese restaurant indeed serving authentic Vietnamese dishes cleverly concocted by no less than a Vietnamese chef from Cabramatta. She was lovingly called “mommy” by the food servers. But […]
St. Mary of the Cross
Vatican City, Oct 18, 2010. Four religious sisters, a religious brother and a priest were canonized in the morning ceremony at St. Peter’s Square with Pope Benedict XVI himself presiding. Pilgrims have been filling Rome for days. Many stood out in their coloured caps or scarves that showed whom they have come to see “raised […]
Philippine Lantern & Cultural Festival in Parramatta
As a pre-Christmas treat, Parramatta City Council has approved the holding of a Philippine Lantern and Cultural Festival at Parramatta Townhall Forecourt on November 20, 2010. Event organiser Emma de Vera announced that there will be no entry fee. Official opening ceremonies will start at 11:00 a.m. but several stalls are expected to be ready […]
Showbiz Lengua by Jose F. Lacaba
Major Major A day after the heartbreaking hostage-taking incident that ended in the death of the hostage taker and eight tourists from Hong Kong, Miss Philippines Venus Raj was in Las Vegas competing for the Miss Universe crown. In the final segment of the competition, she was asked by one of the judges, actor William […]
Carolinians in Australia, Inc.
The University of San Carlos Alumni Association in Australia cordially invites all Carolinians, old and new, to come and join us for a barbeque. Please respond if you wish to attend ASAP and inform us of the number of people in your group. SMS 0409 779 620 or 0412 269 439 Family welcome; share your […]
Crowning of Miss Earth Australia 2010 by Jaime K Pimentel
FIFTEEN finalists faced judges in a lavish pageant at University of New South Wales’s The Roundhouse Theatre on Thursday night, October 7, for the crowning of Miss Earth Australia 2010. Judges picked the candidate with the best grasp of environmental issues and the best public speaking skills, according to Filipina quest founder Maria James. ”That’s […]
Colourful prelude to Christmas by Jaime K. Pimentel
The first-ever Filipino Lantern Festival, to be held in Parramatta on Saturday, November 20, paints a colourful picture of Christmas in the Philippines, a country known for celebrating the longest yuletide season on earth. ”Parramatta Council has recognised this, and has opened its heart in the central business district to share Filipino fare to its […]
Mapua Alumni Christmas Party
The officers and members including their families of the Mapua Alumni in Australia (MAA) joined the National Tree planting activity at Mujar Reserve in Blacktown, NSW on August 2, 2010. The association vowed to participate in this yearly event mainly to help improve the environment and reduce carbon emission. It was a lovely experience for […]
Naked body scanners used at airports
Thanks to technology and terrorist threats, bodies of travellers can now be exposed when passing through Naked Body Scanners (NBS). Above photo is a sample of what airport staff will see when travellers pass through NBS. Airports in some parts of the world are now equipped with NBS. Passengers can opt out but will be […]
What happens during a police raid by Major Tom Baena
As a former police officer, I have conducted numerous raids on drug dealers’ houses in Cabramatta. I can [still] feel the trauma for the people whose houses are raided. When we attend the premises, there are no pleasantries given but everything is done in officious manner: a loud knock on the door with the announcement […]