Ateneo and La Salle alumni are expected to dominate the bleachers during a repeat showdown between the local Blue Eagles and Green Archers at the Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush. Headed by team Captain Chino Audencial, the Ateneo Alumni team has been practicing since early last month in an undisclosed location. Team manager Richard […]
Old MPC Rooty Hill demolished
What now appears as a wasteland is the former site of the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC) in Duke Street, Rooty Hill, NSW. Note the debris left after the single storey building was demolished. It was recently acquired by Bathla Construction and is being readied for new buildings, presumably several houses which will be up for […]
Rare fish caught in RP waters
Fishermen in the Philippines accidentally caught a megamouth shark, one of the rarest fish in the world and later ate it after it had been identified. Only 40 other sightings of the shark have ever been recorded, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The 500kg, four metre megamouth (Megachasma pelagios) died while struggling in the […]
A dark day in journalism
From the very start of the publication of Philippine Tribune, I have always emphasized that I am not a journalist. I never claimed to be a journalist. I have obtained no degree in journalism. I just happen to know how to write. Thanks to the writing skills given to me by the American Jesuits of […]
Men in uniform murdered my husband and daughter
Six months ago I considered myself as one of those blessed and happiest people on earth. Why not? I married a guy who was an epitome of kindness. A guy who worshipped even the footsteps I made. More importantly, our union blessed us with a daughter who not only became the main source of our […]
Special promo of PAL
Effective Friday, April 17, 2009, Philippine Airlines will offer a Special Fare of AUD499 plus tax to any destination in the Philippines where PAL regular flights operate. Your relatives and friends can avail of this promotion. As an example, a passenger who would be going to Legazpi, Albay will spend a total amount of […]
Bonifacio Monument is under threat
Today, the integrity of the Monumento, as the Bonifacio Monument is fondly called, is under threat with the closing of the loop of the LRT and MRT. It is ironic but the greatest monument to freedom faces the risk of being imprisoned by the light rail ring of concrete and steel that is steadily […]
Australia expands air links with the Philippines
Australia and the Philippines have agreed to new air services arrangements, opening the way for expanded services on the routes between our two countries. Under the new arrangements, Australian and Philippine airlines are now able to offer up to 4,000 seats each way per week between major Australian destinations (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and/or Sydney) […]
Mayor exhorts more active participation of Filipinos in council activities
In a speech he delivered during the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Philippine Australia Community Services Inc. (PACSI), Blacktown City Mayor Charlie Lowles encouraged more active participation of Filipinos in the activities of Blacktown City Council. He said: “Blacktown City boasts a Filipino population of more than 25,000 people. It is the […]
Aquilina encourages community groups to apply for grants
Member for Riverstone, the Hon. John Aquillina MP, has encouraged local community organisations to apply for grants of up to $40,000 each to pay for water and energy efficiency upgrades on their buildings. “This is a great opportunity for local groups to make real improvements in energy and water efficiency by upgrading lighting systems, […]
My mother-in-law, Caridad Morente Pineda is 103 years old. By Alfredo Roces
Born in Pinamalayan, Mindoro, she reigned as Miss Mindoro at the celebrated Manila Carnival of 1927. She taught at the University of the Philippines until she married Jesus Pineda, a young lawyer and land owner from Tarlac. She raised six children, all of whom acquired MA degrees in their respective fields of study. What […]
Travel Advisory: Beware of using C-5 Road in Manila
When travelling to the Philippines, beware of using C-5 Road in Manila. It is not just accident-prone. Most accidents are caused by the squatters along the road. They throw stones to passing vehicles thereby purposely causing vehicular accidents so they can rob the victims. One such victim was the daughter of George Antonio of Manila. […]