The Philippines Australia Sports & Culture Inc. (PASC Inc) held a tenpin bowling family fun day on Saturday 21 February 2009 at the AMF Bowling Lanes, Blacktown. It was attended by 20 avid bowlers which represented the 5 teams that competed. Most prominent were two teams from Ateneo Alumni Australia, who eventually took home the […]
Riverstone and Hawkesbury schools to get upgrades
The Member for Riverstone, John Aquilina MP, has welcomed the extra investment in public education through the Principals Priority Building Program. “With three public schools in Riverstone and six public schools in Hawkesbury to benefit, this is great news for our local community,” Mr Aquilina added. In Riverstone, Casuarina School and Quakers Hill […]
PHCAA elects members of Executive Board
During its Annual General Meeting held on 13 February 2009, members of the Philippine Health Care Association of Australia elected Ella Magallanes Martirez as Chairperson of the Executive Committee. Veronica Alcantara is the new Vice Chairperson while the following were elected Executive Directors: Danny del Rio, Nelma Galas, Nenita Oliva, Ferdie Francisco, Edison Berlin, and […]
Post-Valentine Concert draws big crowd by Carolyn Manaloto
The Blacktown City Community Band, under the baton of Maestro Jun Javier held its post-valentine concert on 21st February 2009 at Mount Druitt Workers Club (MWC). Over 200 guests came to support the fund raising night. The affair was enhanced by the presence of Blacktown City Mayor Charlie Lowles, MWC Treasurer Tony Bleasdale and his […]
Concession fares on interstate travel
From 1 January, the new national scheme started rolling out to allow seniors to use their concession cards outside their home state. “This scheme will provide incentives for seniors to take holidays and visit family members interstate as well as boosting communities and businesses that depend on tourism” Mr. Price said. The Australian Government has […]
More help for homeowners in mortgage stress
The Hon John Aquilina MP, Member for Riverstone, welcomed the launch of a new guide for people suffering mortgage stress. The Mortgage Stress Handbook, produced by Legal Aid NSW, is now available by visiting http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/mortgagestresshandbook or by telephoning (02) 9219 5028. The handbook offers practical advice for anyone in danger of losing their home or […]
Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush
Dear Editor:The former Prime Minister has declared that he would be receiving the US award of the Medal of Freedom on behalf of Australia. A galaxy of ironies seems immediately attached to this statement, or so at least it seems to me. Other names in the press have been mentioned as recipients of that medal. […]
A doctor who truly cares
It pains me to write about this experience inside the clinic of a General Practitioner whom I have always regarded as a dear friend. But I am compelled to write about it because this GP has done it to me twice. The first time was when I went to see him some few years ago. […]
Owning your dream home
Just when you thought, it can’t be done – it can! Owning your dream home is a distinct possibility! Despite the economic downturn, it is still very possible to own your home. Contrary to the news of doom, it is an opportune time to invest in your future and secure your home. Families can take […]
Inside FAME
by Manny Roux The Philippine Float rolled down the streets of Sydney for the annual 2008 Sydney Street Parade. Highly visible were the four peasant-clad mascots, weighing roughly ten kilos each. With aluminum strands riveted together to hold its gangly frame, they were made to stand upright and towered above ten feet tall above the […]
Jon Santos – Live and in persons
Conrad Isip of Mega-Rhythm Productions and Jim Paredes are inviting everyone to an evening of riotous entertainment. The show is called JON SANTOS: LIVE AND IN PERSONS featuring (who else?) the very funny, extremely talented impressionist, impersonator – extraordinaire Jon Santos! Jon Santos has had a career spanning more than ten years of doing great, […]
More on the golf brawl at Valley Golf Club
In the previous month’s issue, we wrote an editorial about “The kind of Politicians who must rot in Jail.” It featured convicted Mayor of Calauan, Laguna Tony Sanchez and Mayor Nasser Pangandaman, Jr. of Masiu, Lanao del Sur. The latter figured in a mauling incident at Valley Golf Club in Antipolo, Philippines. A court case […]