The ‘Peace Zone’ Concept is the Only Hope: Duterte warned the Lumads not to join the New People’s Army (NPA). He should also warn them not to join the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The key to the survival of the Lumads is NEUTRALITY.
Double whammy hits Trump By Perry Diaz
Trump travelled 8,760 miles between Quebec, Canada and Singapore to attend two summits. But true to his egocentric character, Trump alienated America’s allies, the G7, and insulted the host, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and refused to sign the joint communiqué. He hastily left the annual economic conference and flew to Singapore to meet America’s […]
Prime Minister wants to break seal of confession by Dino Crescini
In an obvious attempt to curb child abuse, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull delivered the Federal Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex abuse.
A macho president? Not when it comes to China By Luis H. Francia
China recently landed bombers on the Spratly islands that it claims, despite these being within the territorial boundaries of the Philippines. Beijing has fortified seven of these island/reefs, transforming them essentially into military bases.
Surgeons remove shower head from man’s rectum
An Indian man had to be treated in hospital to remove a hand-held shower head from his rectum.
US can take down China’s militarized reefs
The United States “has had lots of experience” in “taking down small islands” in the Pacific region, a senior US military official said as the Pentagon ratcheted up rhetoric over China’s militarization of islands and reefs in the contested South China Sea (also known as West Philippine Sea).
Liberal Party to privatise ABC
The Turnbull Government has voted against a motion in Parliament to keep the ABC Television Network in public hands.
DOJ allows Sister Patricia Fox to remain in the Philippines
Australian missionary sister Patricia Fox can remain in the Philippines as the Department of Justice (DOJ) has reversed the order of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) that downgraded her missionary visa to a tourist visa.
Two Filipinas graduate summa cum laude at Wharton, NYU
Two Filipinas left Manila in 2014 to be part of their respective US colleges’ Class of 2018. They did not know that they would graduate with the highest honors four years later.
May kumikita ba sa MPC? Kuro-kuro ni Boy Galang
Dalawanpu’t walong taon na ang nakararaan mula ng ilunsad ang proyektong “MPC“ (Multi-Purpose Center) ng samahang Philippine Australian Community Foundation (PACF) na pinamumunuan ni ginoong Manny Villion.
Ex-security adviser succumbs to heart attack
Former National Security Adviser and lawmaker Rogelio “Roilo” Golez passed away on June 11. He was 71 years old.
One man’s entrepreneurial skills connect Filipino communities worldwide
In his wildest dreams, Marco Selorio never thought organising a community dance event for his brother’s crew would turn into a worldwide phenomenon. However, it was this moment that ignited an annual calendar of dance events, becoming a celebration for Filipino families to celebrate and connect with their youth.