Nearly 150 world leaders gathered in Paris, France for COP21 — Conference of the Parties on its 21st year since it started in April 1995 in Berlin, Germany. World leaders and thousands of delegates including Philippine president BS Aquino III will talk about climate change, carbon emissions and greenhouse effects for almost two weeks, reports […]
New Year is Where the Heart is by Sabrina Cortez
It is 12:00 midnight. Noise becomes deafening; church bells ring; city skies explode in gold, pink, green and blue as kids and families gape in awe. The animated banging and clanging of pots and pans increase; the karaoke stops for the one full minute — vehicle horns fill the air.
Masamang halimbawa sa pamunuan ng PCC
Moralidad, kagandahang-asal, at kagandahan ng pag-uugali—masasabi ko na isang katangian ng isang mabuting mamamayan. Ito ang dapat na maging katangian ng isang mabuting pamunuan ng isang samahang katulad ng Philippine Community Council (PCC) na sinasabing “umbrella organisation kuno”. Kailangan may mataas na moralidad ang mga namumuno nito. Walang bahid dungis, walang kalawang. Kapag ang isang […]
Illegal recruiter sentenced to 20 years jail term
Justice for Human Trafficking Survivors from Malaysia and Brunei The Quezon City Regional Trial Court rendered its judgement against Annaliza Datiles Carpacio for violating the Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. She was convicted for recruiting and deceiving her victims by promising them work as waitresses but ended as sex […]
‘It’s crazy’ says Fil-Oz animator vying for an Oscar
With a one in two chance of an Oscar nomination, Filipino Australian animator Robertino Zambrano has a nervous month ahead. His film “Love In the Time Of March Madness,” a story about a very tall woman struggling on the dating scene, has been shortlisted among 9 others vying for an Academy Award nomination for best […]
OFW starved by Singapore employer for 15 months
Filipina maid fed only noodles and a slice of bread twice daily. SINGAPORE — The former employers of a Filipino domestic helper who starved for her 15 months, causing her weight to drop from 49kg to 29kg, observed her every move and did not let her speak to anyone.
Help SAVE the wildlife and CLOSE Koala Park Sanctuary by Rebecca Scott
A sanctuary is by definition a place of safety, and protection, for native animals. How ironic that one of Australia’s oldest animal parks, Koala Park Sanctuary in the north-western Sydney suburb of west Pennant Hills which is home to koalas, emus, kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, penguins, dingoes and native birds; has long since become a nightmare […]
MoneyGram Revives Areas Affected by Typhoons; Build Schools with Habitat for Humanity
MoneyGram and Habitat for Humanity inaugurate two newly built classrooms in Bohol, Philippines.
Melanie Balagtas & Marcus Rivera host MoneyGram’s Christmas Presentation
December 6, 2015 — Food and drinks were overflowing and the entire Parramatta Town Hall was filled with special guests including those from the Philippine media. Entertainers wowed the audience with song and dance numbers proving that Australia has a lot of talent. Highlight of the presentation was the grand prize that was won by […]
Banag-Banag Christmas Party
Consul Marford Angeles (center) gave an inspirational Christmas Message during the Banag-Banag’s annual Christmas celebration. In the picture are Attys. Betty Callaghan, Gil Tabucanon, Marissa Dionson-Bala.
FACAES holds party at Masonic Centre
The Filipino-Australian Community Association, Eastern Sydney (FACAES) held a Family Get-Together and Christmas Party last December 5 at the Masonic Centre in Kensington NSW. Among those present were: Mr. Roque Molavin, FACAES Vice President; Francis de los Santos, FACAES Adviser/Consultant; Mayor of Randwick, NSW Councillor Noel D’Souza; Mrs. Precy Santos, FACAES President; Consul Marford Angeles […]
Never forget Filipinos’ heroism in WWII by Cecilia I. Gaerlan
It is in our national interest to record the stories of WWII Filipino veterans and to teach the Filipino youth of the sacrifices that were made by their ancestors to bring the freedom that the entire world is enjoying today.