Hong Kong, China. Ilocos Sur Representative Ronald Singson is temporarily out of jail after a Hong Kong court allowed him to post HK$2 million (about PHP11.5 million) in bail for his drug case. The information was relayed by Marikina Representative Romero Federico Quimbo, who attended the hearing of the case in Hong Kong as an […]
The Dirty Business of Politics by Marie Rea
The election would have been finished by the time this column is published. However, allow me to expound on the emerging truth that almost always accompanies civil exercises like elections. Regardless of whoever won, the public would have been exposed to a level of politics that can only be described as dirty!
3-Year-Old Saves Dad by Walking to Fire Station for Help
California. August 23, 2010. When her father collapsed in their living room, 3-year-old Alesaundra Tafoya knew what to do. The toddler walked two blocks to the fire station, where she told fire fighters her father was “frozen” and needed help. “I’ve been here over 20 years but it’s the first time I’ve had a 3-year-old […]
8 Dead as Philippine Hostage Crisis ends
Philippine authorities said eight Hong Kong tourists were killed by a disgruntled former police officer who hijacked their bus in Manila. The hijacker, Rolando Mendoza, is also dead from a police sniper’s bullet to the head. Seven more tourists are being treated at hospitals. The 12-hour stand-off climaxed when the bus driver escaped through a […]
Hong Kong raises the Travel Alert for Philippines to Black
Hong Kong. August 23, 2010. Following the hostage taking incident in the Philippines which had caused casualties, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government raised the Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for the Philippines to Black. A Government spokesman urged Hong Kong residents to avoid all travel to the Philippines. Those already there should attend to […]
Prisoner of Identity by Edgar Uy
2 years and some nickels & dimes ago, I set foot in the Land of Oz. Life since then has been a series of exciting occurrences in a circus of events. Flashback to June 30, 2009 when the company announced lay offs due to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and I was given an hour’s […]
Miss Philippines could have been Miss Universe by Daniel Wagner
Miss Venus Raj, is by anyone’s standard fantastically beautiful, poised, and graceful. Many believe she should have won the competition, and she deserves a lot of credit for being the first Filipina since 1999 to make it to the finals. But her flubbed response to the question of what mistake she had made in her […]
New Filipino Solicitor
Marigold Suasin, who recently completed Graduate Studies in Legal Practice at the College of Law, St. Leonards has joined the Legal Team of Philippine Sentinel. She also has a Bachelor of Laws degree obtained from the University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown Campus. This young Filipino solicitor is the daughter of Pedro and Clara Suasin who […]
Kapitbahayan tenant wins dispute by Benjie de Ubago
The once seemingly quiet Kapitbahayan Cooperative has recently been rocked by disputes. Dolores Amarille, a tenant of the Kapitbahayan Cooperative recently got her eviction notice overturned winning over Ruben Amores, President of Kapitbahayan Cooperative. Amarille was served with an eviction notice on 15 June 2010 and was required to leave the premises by 12 July […]
Blue Eagles clash with Archers in Sydney
In Sydney, the Ateneo Alumni Association Bowling Team lost to La Salle’s Green Archers by a mere 2 points because of Ceto Sandoval who rolled a perfect game of 300. The event was hosted by the Ateneo Alumni at the AMF Bowling Centre in Rooty Hill, NSW on August 28, 2010. The Ateneo bowling team […]
Letter to the Editor: “Nora Aunor cannot sing” by Arturo Flores
“I am writing you in order to address my concern regarding the upcoming concert of Philippine Superstar NORA AUNOR this 29 August 2010 in Sydney. “As we all know and as it has been broadcasted in the Philippine News including the Filipino Channel and Channel 7 Kapuso, Nora Aunor can no longer sing due to […]
Philippine Sentinel accepting applications for Sales Reps
As part of its expansion program, Philippine Sentinel is now accepting applications for the position of Sales Representative. Limited number of positions available. Interested parties must be energetic, pleasant looking, presentable and possess a valid driver’s license. Please call mobile: 0450 556 565 for an interview. ?