All honourable men? All except one, or maybe another two who do not deserve the post. But in this editorial, let me concentrate on one poor excuse of a person who thinks his virility is dependent on the number of girlfriends that he has had. On top of that, he on several occasions has interpreted […]
Geopolitics and the comfort women by Perry Diaz
Seventy years after the end of World War II, the shameful act of sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army has finally come to a “negotiated” end between Japan and South Korea in what many believe was driven by the geopolitical realities in the volatile East Asia.
ABS-CBN Foundation Managing Director talks about saving the environment and poverty
January 17,2016. Blacktown NSW. The afternoon was sizzling hot but the voice of Ms Gina Lopez somehow cooled the day with her soft suave voice as she made a very inspiring presentation about how eco-tourism can help alleviate poverty in many parts of the Philippines.
Valentine’s Day: Love Notes by Sabrina Cortez
A hopeful fluttering heartbeat, sweaty nervous hands and eager eyes while you wait for the mailman. There was once a time when chocolates and handwritten letters on scented paper sealed with a kiss were the currency of love.
Isang taga-Davao sa Sydney na tulad ni Duterte
Katatapos lang ng taong 2015, at kasisimula pa lang ng taon at eto na, Pebrero na kaagad. Napakabilis lumipas ng panahon. Umuusad ba o tumatakbo? Aling kataga ba ang nararapat gamitin? Kapag lumilipas, kumukupas. Siyempre pa, tumatanda ang mga bagay-bagay at ang mga buhay paglipas ng panahon. Sa kanta ni Florante “tatanda at lilipas rin […]
Her name is Shy Carlos but she’s not really that shy
She is a regular member of an all-female group called Pop Girls with Nadine Lustre.
Who is Pia Wurtzbach?
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, 26 is a Filipino-German actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the Philippine representative for the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant. She is now Miss Universe 2015 and will retain her crown until the next beauty tilt. She stands a towering 5’8″ and speaks fluent Filipino, English and German.
Taiwan was never part of China by Bruce Jacobs
The presidential debates have revealed the prevailing misunderstandings between political leaders regarding the nation’s relationship with China. No such thing as the so-called “1992 consensus” took place in 1992. Former Mainland Affairs Council chairman Su Chi admitted making up the term in 2000 and it was not until the 2001 legislative election that the Chinese […]
Hon. Minda Calaguian-Cruz is PH Ambassador designate
Soon to be based in Canberra, ACT is the Honourable Minda Calaguian-Cruz, Philippine Ambassador-Designate to Australia.
Some hoverboards are unsafe and can be a fire hazard
Despite the initial popularity of the gadgets, a closer inspection of the futuristic devices made it clear that there were some very serious safety hazards associated with their use. Last month, the U.K.’s Trading Standards seized 15,000 unsafe hover boards after the London Fire Brigade reported three house fires within 10 days, all traced back to […]
Australians may have to pay for pap smears, blood tests, urine tests and imaging services
Malcolm Turnbull has axed bulk billing for diagnostic imaging and pathology as part of a new $650 million funding cut to Medicare and a $2.1 billion cut to health care around Australia. The fact is this. As a direct result of the Liberal’s cuts, patients with critical health conditions will be forced to either pay […]
Editor’s Response to PCC President
Dear Ms Beed, Thank you for your response to my letter of complaint that was sent to you on October 19. It is noted that it took the PCC Board almost 3 months to respond. You claim that the decision is unanimous. I find that doubtful because not all PCC board members were present. The […]