The world is now acting fast on the threat posed by Islam and its barbaric Sharia Law.
Western Sydney Filipinos scammed by local travel agency by Sabrina Cortez
They are angry, distressed and heartbroken. Their dream holidays crushed and family reunions ruined.
Balagtasan draws laughter and admiration
Traditionally, “balagtasan” is a debate among Tagalog speaking poets. It is a Filipino poetry debate named after Francisco Balagtas. It is characterised by rhythmic verses measured in equal number of syllables. In celebration of Tagalog as the Philippine National Language, the Tagalog Association of Australia (TAA) headed by its president Danny Peralta staged its second […]
PACF purchase of Smash Repair Shop is NOT conditional
Contrary to the statement given by Mrs Luz Tiqui to this writer in the evening of September 9, the owner of President Body Repairs in Blacktown said that the purchase was absolute. Tiqui said that the purchase was “conditional.”
PACF buys Blacktown property
Woodcroft NSW. Sept. 9, 2015. — During an informal interview conducted today by this writer with PACF CEO Luz Tiqui, the latter confirmed that the Philippine Australian Community Foundation has purchased a property located at No. 50 Forge Street Blacktown. The PACF board manages the affairs of the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC).
Nakakahiyang asal ng Pinoy na Konsehal by Boy Galang
Talunan ang maitatawag ko sa isang kababayan na ikalawang beses nang nabigo sa halalan npagka-Alkalde sa konseho sa siyudad ng Blacktown. Ikalawang pagkakataon nang pagkatalo sa halalan sa pagka-Alkalde sa naturang siyudad.
Drivers in China intentionally kill the pedestrians they hit
A BMW racing through a fruit market in Foshan in China’s Guangdong province knocked down a 2-year-old girl and rolled over her head. As the girl’s grandmother shouted, “Stop! You’ve hit a child!” the BMW’s driver paused, then switched into reverse and backed up over the girl. The woman at the wheel drove forward once […]
Joey Marquez Restores Hope by Benjie de Ubago
Joey Marquez did not disappoint when he graced the 25th Anniversary of Aguman Capampangan Australia last August. During his brief two-day Sydney visit, he undoubtedly charmed the young and old alike. He did the rounds and indulged the Filipinos’ penchant for photos and patiently posed with everyone with a genuine heart-warming smile.
Announcement from the Philippine Consulate General Sydney
The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney wishes to inform the Filipino community organizations and media in New South Wales of Manila FAME: The Design and Lifestyle Event organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), which will be held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines on […]
The Atenean who exposed Marcos’ torture machine
Edgar Jopson, a hero in the fight against the Marcos dictatorship, was honoured posthumously as an outstanding alumnus by Ateneo de Manila University‘s management engineering alumni.
Two Filipino-Aussies in Pinoy Big Brother
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Ylona Jade Garcia is the 3rd among five siblings. Her dad is a pathology technical officer, while her mom is a registered nurse and medical technologist.
Womanizer disbarred by Supreme Court
For serial womanizing and other grossly immoral acts, a long time lawyer has been stripped of his license to practice law.