by David Barboza, International Herald Tribune SHANGHAI. Chinese regulators are widening their investigation into contaminated food amid growing signs that the toxic industrial chemical melamine has leached into the nation’s animal feed supplies, posing health risk to consumers. The announcement came after food safety tests earlier this week found that eggs produced in three different […]
New PACSI President
Ms Julie Nunez was recently elected president of Philippine Australia Community Services, Inc. The position was held for many years by her predecessor, Solicitor Jess Diaz, who in turn became the first Filipino ever to win a seat in the Blacktown Council.
Rudd government puts an end to Work choices; introduces Fair Work Bill
Federal Member for Chifley Roger Price announced the introduction of the Fair Work Bill into the Parliament. Labelled “Forward with Fairness” the Rudd government’s new workplace relations system will put an end to Work Choices, the Howard Government’s extreme workplace relations laws. “The Fair Work Bill delivers on the Rudd Government’s election promise to replace […]
Comatose patient revived; flown back to the Philippines
Victor Borres who was earlier reported in a coma was finally revived and was taken back to the Philippines on 25 November 2008 by his wife. They were accompanied by his brother, Juanito Borres of Dean Park, NSW. Mr. Borres, who retired as a jail warden of Zamboanga City, came to Australia on July this […]
Avail of big discounts on dental treatment
December is that time of the year when many Filipino Australians spend the Christmas holidays in the Philippines. They have more than enough time to have their dentures made or their tooth extracted at a much lower price than what they have to pay here in Australia. They also pay in Philippine Pesos and save […]
Opening prayer voted down by ALP councillors
It is important that we respect and preserve our Christian heritage and our culture in all levels of Government. We can respect other cultures without throwing out our own great culture. Our culture is what has made this country a great place to live in.During the first Council meeting, I moved that we re-introduce the […]
The Basureros (A heart warming story)
Ever since I was diagnosed with having a possible heart enlargement, I have followed a strict regimen of physical exercises. I jog during week days and take a long ride biking to the mountains every Sunday. But this Sunday turned out to be a special Sunday for me. While I was on my way to […]
Making a claim for lost currency inside your baggage? Think again!
One of our readers who made a trip to the United States wrote us about his pilfered baggage. Upon arrival at his destination in the U.S., he discovered that one of the compartments in his luggage was open. In it was an envelope containing a few hundred American dollars in cash. The combination padlock that […]
Rudd Government announces $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy
Federal Member for Chifley, Roger Price has welcomed the Rudd Government’s announcement of a $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy to strengthen the national economy in the face of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression. “This $10.4 billion strategy will strengthen the national economy and support Australian households, given the risk of a […]
Murder-convict Claudio Teehankee, Jr. pardoned by GMA
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said that the executive clemency granted to murder-convict Claudio Teehankee Jr. went through the proper process and there was no secrecy behind the pardon contrary to claims of some quarters. In his weekly press conference in Malacanang, Mr. Ermita stressed that the decision of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to grant pardon to […]
What’s happening at MPC?
As of press time, Ms. Tess Lopez categorically stated that managers of the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC) have not yet paid the $300,000 they borrowed from her some months ago. It was only because of the intercession of Fr. Renato Paras that she loaned the money to MPC. Promised settlement date was 28 September 2008. […]
Band makes it to the grand finals
by Carol Manaloto Blacktown City Community Band (BCCB) competed in the First Heat of the Music & Arts Junior Talent Search which was sponsored by Clubs NSW. The competition was held on 12 October 2008 at Blacktown RSL Club. For winning the First Heat, BCCB is now entitled to further compete at the Club Finals […]