Atty. Persida Acosta, Chief of the Public Attorney’s Office, has a few pieces of advice for OFWs and travellers about to pass through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport that she made public on Facebook.
US defies Beijing over South China Sea
The US navy initiates freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea in a high-stakes effort to push back against Chinese territorial claims over artificial islands in the disputed waters.
US B-52 bombers fly over disputed South China Sea islands
Two US B-52 bomber planes have flown near artificial islands built by China in disputed areas of the South China Sea, the Pentagon has said.
Tokyo: At the Heart of Tradition and Trend by Sabrina Cortez
It’s in the district of Shibuya—home to the Meiji Temple—a pagoda and a Shinto shrine that my love story with Japan begins. Shibuya reflects the intersection of the rich and preserved Japanese culture and the vibrant trend of the new era.
Bagong taon na naman; may ipinagbago ba? by Boy Galang
Isang Linggo makatapos ang Pasko, lilipas ang lumang taon 2015, saglit lang ito, at Bagong Taon na naman — 2016.
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. ? Articles are controversial; what people want to know […]
Bongbong Marcos’ gambit by Perry Diaz
Everyone knows that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. That is also true in politics; however, some—if not most—of the times, a straight line is fraught with danger that prevents someone from reaching the destination. And to some people, taking a circuitous—and longer distance— might avoid a lot of distractions, and […]
Sydneysiders’ works in ‘Portal’ anthology
The works of two Sydneysiders have been included in ‘Portal – Gateway to Adventure’, an anthology of creative non-fiction launched in Los Angeles, California 10 Oct.
Did anyone pay for the canonization of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila?
Lorenzo Ruiz was born in 1600, tortured and killed by the Japanese in 1637 as a martyr for not renouncing his faith. His canonization was based on a miracle that took place in 1983, when Cecilia Alegria Policarpio, a two-year-old girl suffering from brain cancer, was cured after her family and supporters prayed to Ruiz […]
Anti-political dynasty leader shot dead
MANILA — The chairman of non-profit organization Movement Against Dynasties (MAD) was shot dead inside his resort in Barangay Caragsacan, Dingalan in Aurora province last November 7 The victim, Quintin “Ting” San Diego, 73, died on the spot.
Energy Australia to relocate 300 jobs to new call centre in the Philippines
Up to 300 jobs are in doubt after Energy Australia announced plans to close its call centre in Melbourne’s north-east.
No big planes for Badgerys Creek; 2nd airport only good for budget airlines by Ed Husic, Federal MP
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has proved what I’ve been saying all along in terms of Sydney’s second airport: Qantas will not put its planes and the big carriers will not put its planes at the second airport. What they see the second airport doing is basically being a house for budget airlines.