Member for Riverstone, John Aquilina MP, has welcomed news that an agreement has been signed for the delivery of the $234 million Quakers Hill to Schofields rail duplication. Mr Aquilina said the signing of the Project Alliance was an important step forward to delivering the rail line duplication. “This agreement brings together the parties who […]
Ateneo Alumni Australia celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Roberto “Obet” Dionisio The Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia, Inc. (AAAA), held its Grand Reunion and 10th Anniversary combined with an early Christmas Party at The Ranch in Eastwood on the evening of 06 December 2008. Most of the members brought with them their spouses to enjoy the camaraderie of the group. The occasion […]
A bit of History: Looting in Manila
When the Japanese took Manila at the end of December 1941, the American forces left behind enormous stores of food in the big, white warehouses of the Port Area. The last of the American military quartermasters and storekeepers took the remaining small boats across the bay to Bataan and Corregidor on their last night. As […]
MPC unable to pay loan
When Philippine Tribune talked with Ms Tess Lopez, she declared that the $300,000 owed to her by the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC) has not yet been paid. Her money was supposed to have been returned on September 28, 2008. Attempts to contact the managers of MPC proved futile until she finally caught up with MPC […]
Monessa Catuncan – Filipina Fighter pilot in US Air Force
UNITED States Air Force F-16 fighter pilot Monessa Catuncan doesn’t just maneuver an aircraft whenever she’s on air. She also carries the Philippine flag and the pride of the country it represents and the people in it. The F-16 Fighting Falcon or most commonly known as the “Viper” is a state-of-the-art fighter aircraft. It has […]
Overseas Voter Registration for 2010 Philippine Elections
The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney will conduct the registration of Filipino Overseas Absentee Voters (OAV) who will cast their votes for the 2010 Philippine national elections for president, vice president, and senators. The OAV registration period is from 1 December 2008 to 31 August 2009. Filipino citizens and dual citizen Filipino-Australians domiciled in New […]
Animals skinned alive in Chinese fur farms
Swiss Animal Protection/EAST International. When undercover investigators made their way onto Chinese fur farms recently, they found that many animals are still alive and struggling desperately when workers flip them onto their backs or hang them up by their legs or tails to skin them. When workers on these farms begin to cut the skin […]
The Consul General bids goodbye
It is a mix of sadness and anticipation that I write to let you know that I am leaving as Consul General of the Philippine Consulate Sydney sometime before the end of the year to assume my new position as Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland. Thank you for the support you and the Philippine Tribune have […]
Bus Stop needed in Quakers Hill
Businessman Neil Galang observed that many senior citizens who don’t have a car or can no longer drive have to walk a much longer distance just to reach a bus stop. This is especially true whenever they go shopping at Quakers Court where a bus stop is a bit too far away. The closest bus […]
FAME’s new Directors all set for action
The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME, Inc.) recently ratified its constitution and proceeded to elect its first set of directors. In keeping with the call for austerity measures brought about by the current world’s financial crunch, a simple, yet meaningful FAME Inc. induction ceremony was held recently in a house backyard. Elected were Cesar […]
Hawaiian Attire for the Leyte-Samar X-mas Party
Gilda Ponferrada announced that the Leyte-Samar Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 7 Grantham Road, Seven Hills NSW. Ms Ponferrada said that a big crowd is expected this year considering that there are not too many occasions when Filipinos from the two regions meet. […]
Mass layoff of OFWs in Australia brings tears before Christmas
by Gigi Grande, ABS-CBN News Seventy-five Filipino workers in Western Australia have lost their jobs at Austal, one of the biggest ship builders in the world. Thirty Australians and two Croatians also got the chop. Austal chief executive officer Bob Browning told ABS-CBN the global recession and the credit crunch are to blame. He says […]