On March 7, 1906, US troops under the command of Major General Leonard Wood massacred as many as 1,000 Filipino Muslims, known as Moros, who were taking refuge at Bud Dajo, a volcanic crater on the island of Jolo in the southern Philippines. Above, US soldiers pose for the camera in the aftermath of the […]
Why is Philippine Sentinel the preferred advertising medium of many business owners?
? We are the largest Filipino newspaper in circulation in NSW. ? Unlike others, we use laser printing on clean white paper; no dirty smudges on finger. Colours are vivid, bright and attractive. ? Size is very handy; unlike tabloid size, pages are easy to turn. ? Most articles are controversial; what people want to […]
In This Corner by Brod Pete
Many issues back, for no reason other than innocent fascination, I focused on Mary Magdalene, the “apostle to the apostles” according to St. Augustine, 4th century Bishop of Hippo, Doctor of the Church and one of the most eminent and influential theologians of early Christianity.
Ateneo de Davao designates ‘all-gender’ restrooms
As part of its initiative to promote gender sensitivity in the academe, the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) has designated single comfort rooms in its main campus as toilets for all genders.
New photos show China building fighter jet hangars on disputed islands
Satellite photos show China making progress on construction of at least two dozen concrete hangars suitable for housing Chinese air force planes, including strategic bombers and in-flight refuelers, on disputed islands in the South China Sea.
World War II in the Philippines
The Legacy of Two Nations Second Annual Conference& Exhibition September 29, 2016– In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the invasion of the Philippines (December 8, 1941), Bataan Legacy Historical Society, Memorare Manila 1945, the San Francisco Public Library and the Philippine Consulate General present World War II in the Philippines – The Legacy of […]
Jun Cayanan, Woodcroft Festival Organiser with Federal MP Ed Husic at Lake Woodcroft during Woodcroft Festival held on September 24, 2016
Nestor Reyes, 73, RIP
Nestor Reyes of Cavite City passed away in the early morning of September 18 at Bautista Hospital in Cavite City. He just turned 73 and is survived by his wife Evelyn and children Eric, Kristin, Erwin and Raissa. His only sister Vivian Crescini of Sydney, Australia, brothers Dennis of Los Angeles, California, Arsenio Jr., and […]
Quo Vadis, President Duterte?
Do you ever think before you open your mouth? Do you ever look to your left and to your right before you cross any street? It seems to me that you just blurt out whatever comes to your mind without serious thinking. Your tongue is loose.
Why is Philippine Sentinel the preferred advertising medium of many business owners?
We are the largest Filipino newspaper in circulation in NSW. Unlike others, we use laser printing on clean white paper; no dirty smudges on finger. Colours are vivid, bright and attractive. Size is very handy; unlike tabloid size, pages are easy to turn. Most articles are controversial; what people want to know. We adhere to […]
Present Day Pieta
I am not embarrassed to say that I cried in a restaurant in Makati where I was having breakfast when I saw the Philippine Daily Inquirer Sunday edition with that front page photo [of a present day Pieta]. I have not been so moved by a photo in years. I could see the love, anguish, […]
Response to Ms Aida Morden by Prima West
I refer to the article written by Aida Morden in your July issue regarding alleged issues within SAFSI (Sydney Australian Filipino Seniors Inc). Ms. Morden has chosen to label me “confused” and “ill-advised” for my refusal to meet with her.