The Australia Philippines Services League NSW Chapter (APSL NSWC) mourns the passing of Amador Jalosjos who was an active founding member of APSL NSWC and other Filipino Community organisations. Amador, or “Amading” as he was affectionately known was an ROTC graduate from Ateneo and son of the late Lieutenant Colonel Jalosjos, Philippine Army (ret.). Amading […]
Rubber Boats for Marikina City
On Easter Sunday, 04 April, 2010, in anticipation of the typhoon season in the Philippines, the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment, Inc. (FAME Inc.) loaded 10 units of Inflatable Boats for the City of Marikina, Philippines. Free shipment was donated by Austral Cargo Pty. Ltd., a door-to-door delivery company based in Glendenning, NSW. “The funds […]
BEST INTENTIONS
My Fearless forecast: NOYNOY WILL WIN! by Marie Rea By the time this paper comes out, the May elections in the Philippines would have been held or is being held. Hence, my final word on this issue as I tried to keep quiet during the campaign season: Despite what his competitors and detractors say that […]
Who will be the next President?
Our votes on May 10 will determine the path our country will take far beyond the six years that the next President will stay in office. Our people have suffered for many decades because of poor leadership tainted by corruption and greed. Our development has been stunted because of the politics of vengeance that the […]
OBITUARIES
Kevin del Rio, RN – was only 33 yrs old when he was claimed by his Creator. His wife Claudine who is also a registered nurse, together with their 3 children – Isabelle, Natasha, and Ashton – request the pious readers to pray for the eternal repose of his soul. His mortal remains were laid […]
PHCAA supports two scholars in Tala Leprosarium
The announcement was made by Veronica Alcantara, RN, who is the newly-elected president of the Philippine Health Care Association of Australia. PHCAA now provides financial assistance to two college students in the Philippines. These are Maria Kristyn Manansala Lozares and Vanessa Lozares Adriano. They are both students of The Child Jesus College in Caloocan City. […]
Ode to Dave on his 50th by Marie Rea
I never thought I’d pen a poem dedicated to my partner now that I’m older and certainly not wiser. I’ll tell you what . . . I’ve been cheerful as a brat since I’ve settled down under. Who’s to thank? Dave you should ask? No one else . . . Just this man Dave, he’s […]
Parishioners ask bishop to retain Fr. Kevin Walsh in Stanhope
There has been much shock, disappointment and sadness brought to the parishioners of Blessed John XXIII Parish in Stanhope NSW by the recent announcement that Fr. Kevin Walsh would be transferred to Quakers Hill. He is to be replaced by Fr. David Hume effective on the 1st of May 2010. The church goers in the […]
Rizal stage play takes form by Jaime K. Pimentel
The cast of the late Leonor Orosa Goquinco’s one-act stage play, “Her son, Jose Rizal,” went into rehearsals in earnest on Sunday, April 11, at a makeshift stage in Hiyas Ng Bayan Child Care Centre, Mount Pritchard southwest of Sydney. The play on the life of Rizal covers his childhood and significant events before his […]
PASC mission accomplished by Manny Castillo, OAM
The Philippine – Australian Sports and Culture (PASC), Inc. Sydney delegation achieved its “mission impossible” in basketball and golf during the 34th National Aust-Fil Int’l Sports Goodwill Games held in Perth, Western Australia during the Easter break. In basketball, the crippled 8-member basketball team, PASC Sydney Amigos achieved remarkable result by winning the grand finals. […]
Patricians dominate game by Neil Galang
It was a clean sweep for the Patrician Brothers basketball team as they won in all three categories of the championship games against St. Dominic of Penrith. Indeed, the Patrician players bolstered their school motto of “A healthy mind should go with a healthy body.” It was the first time in the history of this […]
Kalayaan Ladies Golf Challenge kicks off May 16th
Heading off to the 2010 Kalayaan Cup, female golfers will converge at the Hudson Park Golf Course, Corner Arthur Street and Centenary Drive, Homebush on May 16, 2010 (Sunday) for a kick-off competition – Kalayaan Ladies Golf Challenge. “We are inviting sports enthusiasts to go for a drive and a putt on the green and […]