There are a few things of interest in the previous month’s issue, but none so more than China’s obvious contempt for the Philippines (and any of its ally) and its continuous push to take over Philippine territory. No point looking to President Aquino to do much. Dora The Explorer has more balls than him to […]
China will not accept decision of UN Tribunal
China said that she is the victim in the maritime dispute over the West Philippine Sea and that Beijing would never accept any decision by the United Nations (UN) arbitral tribunal.
Asylum seeker claims: What you need to know by Sabrina Cortez
They might be one of our closest relatives. They might be our co-worker or our neighbour. We best know them as asylum seekers and refugees, and they play an integral part of our rich Australian culture.
Adult film star doing movie with Robin Padilla
It has been a good five years since Japanese actress Maria Ozawa quit the adult film industry. Since then, she has focused on more PG-friendly films, programs and projects in her native Japan as well as in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Spotlight on Danielle Miranda
Meet Danielle, a Filipina beauty from Cebu who can easily be mistaken for an Aussie because of her fair complexion typical of a Caucasian.
Is the sushi you eat really clean? by Rio Matro
My favourite sushi outlet is always full of sushi lovers. But have you bothered to observe how your sushi or sashimi is being prepared?
Angeles City — A “City of Angels” North of Manila by Dino Crescini
I’ve visited Angeles City many times before, not as a tourist but as an executive of an multi-national bank. It was part of my responsibility to inspect various merchant acceptors of Visa and MasterCard International Credit Cards. We wanted to make sure that the establishments were legitimate businesses catering mostly to tourists.
NBN in more local areas
It has finally been announced that parts of the suburbs of Stanhope Gardens, The Ponds, Kellyville Ridge and Glenwood have been put back on the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout plan.
Greece crisis explained in simple terms by Emeterio Barcelon, S.J.
The Greeks voted “no” to an arrangement for their creditors to extend their debt repayment. In a way this was a triumph for the people of Greece. Very onerous conditions were being imposed on them.
The Loboc Children sang like professionals by Dino Crescini
I was invited to see the Loboc Children’s Choir last July 3 at the Greater Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre in Plumpton NSW. Having been identified as a media practitioner at the entrance, I was offered a free ticket. I reluctantly accepted but couldn’t resist offering a donation knowing that the event was for the […]
Pacquiao rematch unlikely as Mayweather wants ‘easy’ fights before retirement
MANILA, Philippines — Chances for a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are slim as the undefeated American will reportedly opt to take the easier rout as he nears retirement.
Australian challenges Floyd Mayweather
Anthony Mundine hopes to persuade Floyd Mayweather to fight him in September.