Song and dance man Brian Lorenz who is regarded as one of Australia’s bright new talents in the entertainment world is the 2015 Johnny O’keefe awardee. He is also the 2015 Australian Global Pinoy Idol winner and will soon be flying to Manila as Australia’s official representative in the International Global Pinoy Finals.
World Book Day – Nanie Guanlao opens his free library in Manila
In the Makati district of Manila in the Philippines, there’s a large sign outside the front of an otherwise unassuming house stating “free reading to the public”. Over the last fifteen years, Ernando ‘Nanie’ Guanlao has transformed his home into a library, open to anyone and everyone.
Meet John Lloyd Cruz, the new brand ambassador of Western Union
A familiar face on Philippine screen and television, John Lloyd Cruz has signed up as Western Union’s new Brand Ambassador. He is one of the Philippines’ most in-demand actors and undeniably one of ABS-CBN’s hottest properties.
Knights of Rizal hold AGM
The Knights of Rizal (KOR) Sydney Chapter held its Annual General Meeting and Biennial Elections on 13 February 2016 at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club to elect their new set of Board of Trustees to serve for the Rizalian Years 2016-2018.
It took 3 hours to talk to a real person in Centrelink
Federal Parliament was told how a Chifley constituency was forced to wait on a phone call to Centrelink for over three hours before receiving assistance.
What is the real meaning of marriage?
Marriage brings a man and a woman together as husband and wife to become father and mother to any children their union produces. It is a biological fact that reproduction depends on a man and a woman. It is an anthropological truth that: ? men and women are different but complementary ? children need both […]
Can Bongbong survive the ABC?
With Election Day just a few weeks away, campaigning is heating up particularly in the vice presidential contest. Indeed, never in the history of Philippine politics had there been more campaign propaganda used and resources spent to elect the vice president of the country, which makes one wonder: why the sudden interest in a job […]
New bakeshop now open
Mix n Match Bakeshop in Doonside has just opened its doors to the public. Already, not just Filipinos but multi-nationals as well have started visiting the shop, curious what specialty goodies they offer.
Maria Ozawa and Cesar Montano: Did they or did they not?
Maria Ozawa admits that she indeed slept with the actor Cesar Montano. But in another TV news interview, Ozawa said it was just a joke. In a radio interview, she positively admitted that she had sex with her co-actor in the Metro Manila Film Festival Entry ‘Nilalang‘.
Filipina wins World Bartender Competition
In the 25th year of the TGI Fridays World’s Greatest Bartender competition, Rizza Umlas walked away a champion.
Lions Club provides meals for poor children in the Philippines
The Kings Langley Lions Club continues to support communities, both locally and internationally. The Club now participates in a project that provides meals for poor children in the Philippines.
Caring for our heroes
Caregiving resources for Seniors and veterans and the legacy of WWII in the Philippines The Bataan Legacy Historical Society, in collaboration with AARP CA, the Filipino American Communities & Veterans Associations of Union City, Daly City, Vallejo and Sacramento will present CARING FOR OUR HEROES, a series of caregiving events with AARP Community Ambassador Major […]