Over the years, China has been aggressively grabbing territories belonging to its neighbouring countries like the Philippines and quite a few others in South East Asia. It has built airstrips and bases on islands and reefs which is not theirs but belonging to its Asian neighbours.
US sending warships and fighter planes to Philippines by Ted Laguatan
The US move to send warships and fighter planes in Philippine territory to control China’s aggression and greed needs to be done. The Philippines has been asking for this. The US and the Philippines and other allies and other friendly nations have no choice but to incapacitate these rushed Chinese military constructions in Philippine territory […]
John Carasig, Filipino Master Chef
Born in the Philippines but now based in Melbourne Victoria, John Carasig, 34, is a flight attendant. For him, food is all about connecting with his culture and adapting it with the best Australian produce.
New born baby thrown out of window by mother; survives
This is an awesome story of an infant’s amazing survival after being thrown out of a second-storey window in a posh subdivision.
Unpaid Receivables of 2013 and 2014
There was an earlier email on this subject sent out to several recipients by the 2014 PCC Treasurer Mr. Danny Peralta, questioning the validity if not the legality of the processes by which this audit and the re-convening of the Annual General Meeting to ratify it is being called…which up to this writing have not been addressed by the Immediate Past President, Mr. […]
Philippine Sentinel did not offer free advertising space to the Philippine Community Council
I never made an offer for PCC to advertise the Philippine National Day Ball in Philippine Sentinel in exchange for two tickets.
My Passion, My Calling by Lorna Ramirez
This is a true story about a Filipino migrant family settling in Melbourne in 1977. It is a fascinating read, as it tells of the emotions, the ups and downs, and generous government assistance in those days. It is also about the practicalities, the difficulties, and sudden change of lifestyle and culture. It tells about […]
Loboc Children’s Choir — Voices of Hope by Benjie de Ubago
From the rubbles of the earthquake that shook Bohol on October 2013, rise the Loboc Children’s Choir to sing of faith, goodwill and hope. The Choir will be touring New Zealand (June 10-20) and Australia – Melbourne (June 21-28); Canberra (June 29-30); and Sydney (July 3 and 4).
Veloso now a witness and complainant vs alleged recruiter
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that Mary Jane Veloso has become a state witness and a complainant against her alleged recruiter.
Chinese Coast Guard fires water canon at Filipino fishermen
, Zambales—Filipino fishermen say a Chinese coast guard vessel drove them away from their traditional fishing ground off Zambales province, where satellite photographs show China is building military facilities.
China’s reclamation blitz continues unabated
The Philippines said that Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea could lead to war. General Catapang, from the Philippine Army, said China’s construction work was causing concern “not only because it would deter freedom of navigation, but also due to its possibility of military purposes.”
Australia recalls Ambassador over Indonesia executions
Australia Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced she has recalled the country’s ambassador to Indonesia after two of its citizens, Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, were executed for drugs offenses.