THE five Manila policemen accused of extorting money from a hotel chef and forcing him to eat shabu have been reassigned to Mindanao after serving their 90-day suspension, the Journal Group learned yesterday. The erring cops also face possible summary dismissal from the service.
Nominations open for Australian of the Year Award
Federal Member for Chifley, Roger Price has welcomed the opening of nominations for the Australian of the Year Awards 2009 by the Prime Minister Hon. Kevin Rudd. MP.
Bicol Inc. Induction at Maxim’s
It was indeed a night of fun and entertainment at Maxim’s Function Centre in Bankstown NSW. The occasion was the 3rd Annual Induction Ceremony of Bicol, Inc. It was graced by the presence of Guest Speaker and Inducting Officer, the Hon. Consul General Ma. Theresa Lazaro.
Teenagers are main suspect in restaurant theft in Doonside
Behind the smile that she wears, Teresa Chan is really furious that her restaurant was broken into twice in a row within a period of two weeks.
An Open Letter to Fr. Renato Paras??
Sydney. 24 July 2008 Dear Fr. Paras: I humbly call on you, as the “Settlor” of the Trust Declaration issued in 1990 for the Philippine Australian Community Foundation as a governing instrument of the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre at Rooty Hill in the City of Blacktown, to convene a special meeting of the centre’s board of […]
Does Pres. Gloria Arroyo really need an entourage of 192?
Some 6 months ago, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo went on a 3-country European junket with an entourage of 192. Included was the entire First Family of 9 persons, 34 congressmen and their spouses, plus 50 of her business cronies.
Cardinal Rosales in Sydney
Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales was in Sydney for Pope Benedict XVI’s World Youth Day visit from July 15 to 20. Philippine Consul General Maria Theresa P. Lazaro hosted a breakfast at the official residence where Cardinal Rosales met with some Sydney-based Filipino priests and leaders of the Filipino-Australian Community.
The Chef recommends…..
Australians are busy people. New migrant arrivals from the Philippines discover that domestic helpers are scarce and not affordable. Only the super wealthy can afford to hire them and pay wages in accordance with Australian standards. After a stressful day at the office, we rush home to cook, then wash the dishes, do a bit […]
One Minute with Maria Coronel
compiled by Rod Dingle Maria Coronel is the winner of the very first Philippine Grand Fiesta’s Miss Philippines-Australia Beauty Pageant (1989) held in Sydney. She bested more than 20 other candidates from the Philippine Community in Australia. She is now working as an IT Specialist for a Sydney-based International company. She is married to Mannix […]
US$1.5 billion Casino in RP
He scrapped plans to build what would have been the world’s tallest casino in Las Vegas. Now James Packer is about to sign a deal to build a US$1.5 billion (AUD1.6 B) hotel and casino complex in the Philippines. According to the South China Morning Post, the announcement was made by Rafael Butch Francisco, President […]
Poverty in the Philippines
I think the root problem of many Filipinos is that their frustration at their inability to climb out of the poverty hole has been replaced by acceptance and resignation. They don’t really care about the coming of THE messiah. They care more about what giveaways the self-proclaimed messiah-of-the-month will be tossing their way. They don’t even […]
Coffee anyone?
After a meal, I usually yearn for a hot cup of cappuccino. It somehow gives me that satisfying feeling of relief. It also keeps me awake. At WestPoint Shopping Centre, I usually go to Gloria Jeans because they give me a ten per cent discount upon presentation of my Seniors Card. I therefore pay a […]