This is to inform the Filipino Community in Australia of the untimely demise of Ambassador Willy C. Gaa on 8 December 2015 due to illness. He was 69 years old.
PCC stoops to an all-time low
The Philippine Community Council (PCC-NSW) claims to be the peak organization of Filipinos in New South Wales. However, their recent 25th anniversary celebration was anything but what they claim it to be. It was met with nothing less than controversy as usual. Their late celebration fell on Friday, the 13th of November and the place […]
Bulseco’s supporters turn a blind eye
Much has been said in the Filipino community media and in gossip circles about Alric Bulseco, current Vice President – External Affairs of the Philippine Community Council NSW and Director of the Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia.
A Few Good Men . . . in PCC
This column is not about Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson in that movie of the same title. Those very few good men in PCC do not include Alric Bulseco, a publicly known womaniser, whose known shameless supporter is a former president of the Philippine Community Council.
Bacon, hot dogs, & other processed meats cause cancer, World Health Organization says by Everyday Health Editors
Bad news for bacon lovers: Eating processed meats — including bacon, sausages, and hot dogs — can increase your risk of colon cancer, according to a report issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Prime Minister confirms GST on fresh food by Nathan Metcher
Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed his government is considering extending the GST to fresh food, despite admitting there were good grounds for the current exemption.
South China Sea becomes more militarised
The US Navy last month sailed a warship within 12 nautical miles of two man-made islands in the South China Sea. There are six things to look out for as maritime tensions escalate.
From hospital bed to global TV host
By the end of next year, millions of children around the world will be familiar with Chrissy Mae Lacanilao who has joined Zippy Shakerz.
EDCA, What Can We Expect? by Dr. Erick San Juan
Once again the Supreme Court’s decision on the petition against the Philippines’ Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the US was deferred November 16. It was reset to December 16 or thereafter.
Veteran journalist proposes 2nd tier of MPC management by Rio Matro
Mr. Jaime Pimentel reported that was a heated debate between the PACF Board of Trustees and some members of the community, including Philippine Community Council NSW board members, about Constitution Law. The meeting happened on November 14 at the new site of the Multi-Purpose Centre in No. 50 Forge Street Blacktown.
What’s all this fuss about “Yaya Dub”?
Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza, popularly known as Maine Mendoza or Yaya Dub (born March 3, 1995 in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines), is a Filipina internet celebrity, comedienne, television personality and actress.
Solenn Heussaff co-stars with Derek Ramsey in Flotsam
This half-French, half- Filipina model and actress has been chosen to play the lead role in Flotsam (the movie) with Derek Ramsey who was recently in Sydney as guest in Fiesta Kultura. In March 2011, she graced the cover of FHM Magazine.