It is interesting to note that this is happening again. A disgruntled group formed FAME (Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment) after the infamous 2007 elections of the Philippine Community Council (PCC). There were only 88 associations present but 98 votes were counted. No valid explanation has ever been offered to media. When asked to shed […]
K Brosas show was exhilarating!
Total entertainment is obviously what Bhajune Malonzo expected when he brought Kakai Brosas, MC and Donita to Sydney. So far, this popular hair and makeup artist in Parramatta and Mt. Druitt has never disappointed his audience. He has once again delivered total entertainment to those who bought tickets to watch the latest offering of Starhaus. […]
Why we walked out . . . by Richard Ford
“I tried to be impartial, but as one will read on, it was very trying and difficult to be a mere bystander.” – Richard Ford, JP On the 7th February 2010, the PCC-NSW Inc. Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at Bob Hughes Christian School in Chester Hill. The meeting started with PCC President Ronaldo […]
Edsa 1 proved to be ‘a failure’ — Marcos Jr. by Lira Fernandez
As more Filipinos live in poverty and are deprived of the promised reforms, Edsa 1 has proven to be “a failure,” said Ilocos Norte Representative Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., whose father and family were ousted during the bloodless uprising. ”Have the lives of the Filipinos improved? Where are the reforms? Edsa 1 is a failure. […]
Gordon-Bayani tandem has three-point plan against corruption
Now that the campaign for president and vice-president is in full swing, Gordon and Bayani need you to join them in transforming our country. Together we will build a new future, without corruption and dishonesty, a future of opportunity, jobs and development. With your help success is guaranteed. The first step is to eradicate corruption, […]
Filipino nurse makes it big in Vegas
He used to rummage through the neighborhood trash in Cebu for whatever could be sold to the nearest junk shop to augment his school allowance. Today, he does not have to do that anymore. He has come a long way—from an urban poor community to the glittering world of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, where he […]
Editorial: Opposition is advocating change
Not very long ago, a close friend forwarded to me an email sent to him by Tony Abbott, the new leader of the opposition. I will not bother to glorify Abbott’s email by publishing it as it can be found in the website of the Liberal Party. Suffice it to say that these were empty […]
Actors needed for Rizal Play by Neria Soliman
A newly-organized theatre arts company in the Filipino community is now conducting an open audition for children, youth, and adults from age 7 to 70. No stage experience is required as free training will be provided to interested people with good speaking voice, clear diction, and who can make themselves available during week-end rehearsals. This […]
A Valentine’s Day Special
(Editor’s Note: The author of this poem spent Valentine’s Day in hospital with doctors and nurses tending to his broken bones. Read on to find out why.) My darling, my lover, my beautiful wife, marrying you screwed up my life. I see your face when I am dreaming. That’s why I always wake up screaming. […]
BEST INTENTIONS by Marie Rea
Is your passport still valid? You think renewing your Australian passport is easy? Not these days apparently! Gone are the days when you can pop in to your local Australia Post Office and you can easily get a Renewal Form from the shelves without having to queue up to the counter. Having realised that our […]
Gordon – Bayani: The Transformers
He has faced natural and man-made disasters, political adversaries, kidnap-for-ransom rebels, and economic crises. Now Senator Richard J. Gordon is facing the biggest challenge of his life – running for President of the Philippines. by Lynda C. Corpuz The ferocious flood brought by typhoon Ondoy proved that we’re not ready. Our national government wasn’t ready. […]
Gonzales to die in jail
Having lost his appeal which was dismissed by the Supreme Court on 27 November 2007, Sef Gonzales is doomed to die in jail. He appears to have finally accepted his fate and seems to have lost interest in further appealing his case with the High Court. No action on the part his defence counsel has […]