I shudder at the thought of several hours wasted every time my local doctor refers me to a specialist. I know that I would be seated at the reception area for at least an hour or even as long as 3 hours. That is of course, in spite of an appointment having been made with […]
Battle of Leyte Gulf 1944 Commemoration Dinner
There will be a Naval Mess Dinner on 23 October 2010 at the Kingsgrove RSL in commemoration of the Battle of Leyte Gulf that happened 66 years ago. All Filipinos and American veterans are invited to attend. Activities will commence at 7:00 p.m. and are expected to conclude by 10:30pm. Cost per person is $40. […]
Francisco takes the helm of FAME
The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) held its 3rd annual general meeting and state directorate elections on September 12 at the Max Webber Library, Blacktown. Induction of the new officers and board members followed a week later at Blacktown Chopsticks Restaurant on Saturday, September 18. Ferdi Francisco was elected Executive Director. Cesar Bartolome, founding […]
Michelle Rowland officially declared Federal Member for Greenway
Michelle Rowland was officially declared last month as the Federal Member for Greenway by the Australian Electoral Commission. Ms Rowland thanked her supporters and the community for the confidence they had shown in electing her to Parliament. “This was an extremely close and hard-fought election and it is a great honour to be given the […]
Philippine Consulate to issue e-passport this month
SYDNEY. The Philippine Consulate-General’s [Office] in Sydney will begin the issuance of the Philippine electronic passport [e-passport] and informs the holders of Philippine passports about changes in the procedure of passport issuance. The requirements remain the same, except that printed passport photographs will no longer be necessary. E-passport issuance is targeted to begin on 1 […]
Estrada, Lacson & 5 others sued in US Courts
Not having much faith in the Philippine Justice system, the daughters of slain publicist Salvador Dacer filed a case in a United States court against former Philippine President Joseph Estrada, fugitive Senator Panfilo Lacson and five others. According to lawyer Demetrio Custodio, counsel for the plaintiff, a total of US$120 million are being sought by […]
Some merchants still surcharge by Dino Crescini, MBA
Many business establishments think that they are able to maximize profits and save on cost by passing on to cardholders the commission paid to bank card issuers. The malpractice is more commonly called ‘surcharging.’ These merchants are actually discriminating credit card holders in favour of cash payers, unwittingly discouraging the use of credit cards. They […]
A Tribute to Mr Jaime Pimentel by Bless Salonga
I managed to get hold of a book by Robin Sharma called “The Leader Without A Title.” and while reading the book, I felt I had something to share. There are a very small number of people I would call mentors and consider leaders but in this instance I can confidently announce that Mr Jimmy […]
Pensioners to receive rise
Almost 21,000 pensioners in Chifley will receive a rise in their pension and other income support from September 2010 due to indexation. The new Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic said that the rise was the direct result of structural reforms made to the pension last year by the previous Labor Government.
Estrada frowns on US suit
“What will they get from me?” This was the reaction of former Philippine President Joseph Estrada when he learned that the daughters of Salvador Dacer filed a $120 million suit against him and fugitive senator Panfilo Lacson. The latter has been in hiding since January of this year. Estrada described as “erroneous” the account by […]
ABS-CBN files P486M damage suit vs Revillame
ABS-CBN has filed a P486-million (AUD12 million) counterclaim damage suit against former Wowowee host Willie Revillame. In its counterclaim, ABS-CBN said that Willie should pay P426.92 million as liquidated damages for breaching his contract with ABS-CBN. Willie’s former home network is also seeking P20 million each for moral damages, exemplary damages, attorney’s fees and litigation […]
Grade your seed by Bless Salonga
Spring personally provides profound meanings of hope, transformation and celebration. During this time, colours start to swell across the field; the mighty snow crumbles under the gentle power of the sun; fauna emerges from hibernation; and kids’ playgrounds burst with life. Every spring I look back at my old skin and get acquainted with my […]