The Philippine Community Council of NSW in cooperation with the Filipino Doctors Association of Australia will be conducting a Senior First Aid Training Course on Saturday, 16 October 2010. The course will be held at Bob Hughes Christian School at 40 Hector Street, Chester Hill from 8.30am to 4.00pm. An initiative of the PCC-NSW Ugnayan […]
Panlilio to grace Aguman Capampangan’s 20th Anniversary by Benjie de Ubago
Aguman Capampangan of Australia Inc. (ACAI) will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on 30 October 2010 at Blacktown RSL, Blacktown. To assist in the anniversary celebrations, Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio will be flying into Sydney to grace the occasion.
Ateneo Alumni Australia Christmas Party
The Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia (AAAA) invites all Ateneo alumni from the Philippines, Australia and the United States including all those who studied in Jesuit schools in any part of the world to come and attend the AAAA Christmas Party on Saturday, December 11 at 6:30pm. The party will be held at the VIP […]
St. Louie University Party
INVITING all LOUISIANS and their families to our Christmas Party – Picnic from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, 27 November 2010 at Homebush Olympic Park, Homebush. For further details, please contact Agnes on 0402 024 982 or Cesar on 0419 413 755.
PCC-NSW Strengthens Community Position
In an event decked with politicians and diplomats, the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) celebrated its 20th Anniversary last 11 September at Blacktown RSL Club. Hosted by the 2010 Board of Directors, led by PCC President Elsa Collado, it was a night of appreciation and gratitude to all the founders, officers and directors who […]
Alan Pendleton is new Mayor of Blacktown by Dino Crescini, BS, MBA
With still two remaining years in his term, ALP Cr. Charlie Lowles stepped down as Mayor of the City of Blacktown giving way to Cr. Alan Pendleton to continue his term. The turn over happened during a meeting on Wednesday, 22 September 2010 inside the Blacktown City Council Chambers. The news was confirmed by no […]
Home builder makes life miserable
There is this house builder that made our lives miserable. So you can understand how this company operates, here’s a brief summary of what they did to us: 1. They quoted a reasonable price to build our home. The contract got signed. It was cleverly worded and only someone with a knowledge of the building […]
Retailers and restaurants in Westpoint are closing down
It is fast becoming a regular sight inside Westpoint Shopping Centre in Blacktown. One wonders if it is the economy, inflation, or high cost of rent that is responsible for the closure of many business establishments in what is supposed to be the most popular shopping mall in the area. One business owner who requested […]
Husband wants a divorce
As my wife served dinner that night, I held her hand and said, I’ve got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. Suddenly I didn’t know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want […]
Eco-friendly living by Marie Rea
Do you know that you can live an eco-friendly life each day without sacrificing comfort and health? There have been lots of articles and shows written and produced about it but it seems many more are not heeding the call to live “green” to offset the harmful effects of global warming. (Unless you belong to […]
Kings too strong for Hoopdreamz Jets
Mt. Druitt. September 23, 2010. All tickets were sold out during the showdown of the Sydney Kings and Hoopdreamz Jets at the Kevin Bets Stadium in Mt. Druitt. It was a comfortable win for the Kings who delivered a score of 94 versus the Jets’ 74. Damien Ryan led the way with 19 points including […]
Philippine tourism
What you said could have been about Brisbane or the Gold Coast “Fiestas” so it is not unique to Sydney. Maybe even Melbourne although I did not attend that one. I agree wholeheartedly. I am not a Filipino but have been involved with the wonderful country and its warm and happy people for over 30 […]