On Cory and restoration of democracy Yes, you are absolutely correct! Other than what you have mentioned, Cory (Aquino) was not the (only) one who worked to restore our democracy from the dictatorship (of Marcos). They were the countless and many nameless nationalists, left-leaning activists, student sympathizers, farmers and many more who sacrificed their lives […]
Donate FLIP FLOPS for a cause by Marie Rea
OVERSEAS PINOYS CARE MOVEMENT was formed by yours truly in the internet via Facebook. It aims to share with poor and needy Filipinos some of the blessings we enjoy in our adopted countries. We have members and supporters from more than 20 countries all over the world. They are Filipinos and other nationalities alike. Our […]
El Niño is drying up farmlands
The adverse effects of the worsening drought brought about by El Niño — the drying up of farmlands and the plunging water levels in dams, have begun to plague various areas of the country. Sen. Richard Gordon thinks that the government’s “weak risk assessment” has not helped one bit in easing the problems brought by […]
Is Ping Lacson in Australia?
Lacson, Estrada both leave on eve of Senator Villar showdown It was earlier reported that Senator Panfilo Lacson, who exposed the C-5 mess, has gone to Australia and did not show up for the voting by the Senate on Senator Manuel Villar Jr. According to Senate sources, Lacson flew to Australia on a Cathay Pacific […]
Collado Makes a Clean Sweep – by Benjie de Ubago
Elsa Collado and the Ace Team were declared the winners by default at the Philippine Community Council (PCC) elections which was held on Sunday, 7 February 2010 at Chester Hill. Dressed in “save the environment” green, they proved that they could indeed clean up the environment – if only the PCC backyard. Returning officer and […]
“It is the record of service that truly matters” – Gordon
More than the surveys that appear left and right, it is the record of service that truly matters, Senator Richard Gordon said. Gordon, a presidential aspirant, said that the qualifications and track record of a candidate is what the electorate must look into, adding that the real survey is still on May 10. Gordon explained […]
Funding boost for newly- arrived migrants and refugees
Federal Member for Chifley Roger Price announced (that) the Federal Government would spend $50,000 in support for newly-arrived migrants and refugees. Through the Government’s Diverse Australia Program, Blacktown Arts Centre’s African Theatre Education Kit will bring to life a play written over two years by a Sudanese youth group. “This Australian Government funding will allow […]
Three Filipinos die from poisonous fumes by Marie Rea
Batangas, Philippines, 16 February2010. Three Filipinos have been reported dead after inhaling suspected poisonous fumes from a barge being repaired in Batangas. The three Pinoy workers who were declared dead on arrival at the Bauan Doctors’ Hospital were identified as Jhunel Almogera, 40, Charmeil Allego, 23 and a certain Waray, 45. This was reported by […]
UPAAA Kicks Off 30th Yr Celebrations
Blacktown, NSW. 20 February 2010. In line with its 30th anniversary this year, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Australia (UPAAA), NSW Chapter kicked off the celebrations with the induction of its new set of officers for 2010-2012. Inducting Officer was Ms Susan Vogels, Manager of Sydney West Multicultural Services Inc. The affair […]
There’s an Asian Store in the Hills Area
There is in fact a newly-opened Asian Store conveniently located at Stanhope Shopping Village. It is in the same commercial complex where you find Coles Supermarket. Sari-Sari Asian Store is just across the road and facing Stanhope Sports & Leisure Centre. Aptly named “Sari-Sari” (the Filipino word for anything and everything), products available are not […]
Maguindanao Massacre update:
Feb. 27, 2010. Manila. Philippines. Reports have it that the Ampatuans have sent emissaries to the families of journalists killed in the November 23 massacre in Maguindanao. An undetermined amount has been offered to the families of the slain victims for a possible out-of-court settlement of the multiple murder case lodged against the Ampatuan clan. […]
Road rage suspect to undergo surgery
Manila Philippines. Road rage murder suspect Jason Ivler will undergo an operation to close a gaping wound which was the result of a shootout with agents of the National Bureau of Investigation. Judge Alexander Balut of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court required daily updates of the medical condition of the murder suspect. The judge […]