After getting a taste of life in Australia, many who come here to study dream of acquiring permanent residency with an ultimate ambition to become Australian citizens. There are stories about Filipino parents who sell properties just to send a son or a daughter to study at TAFE (Technical and Further Education), matriculation of which […]
17-year-old Filipino-Canadian invents body heat-powered torch
Filipino-Canadian Ann Makosinski won the 2013 Google Science Fair in the 15-16 age group category. She was named one of Time magazine’s 30 Under 30 Youth Changing the World, and was featured on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” NBC News.
Are you enticed by cheap airfares?
With the recent crashes of Malaysian Airlines and Air Asia, delays and cancellations of flights of Cebu Pacific resulting in a P52 million fine imposed by the Philippine government…
Eleven Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day at MES by Obet Dionisio
The Marriage Enrichment Seminar (MES) which is regularly conducted by Fr. Nards Mercene was again successfully held last February 14 and 15, 2015, with eleven couples foregoing their individual Valentine’s Day celebration by attending the seminar.
Our future is being taxed by rising university fees by Sabrina Cortez
You have probably heard of the timeless saying, “You can’t put a price on education.” But with fears of less people wanting to study, the cost of education is looking less affordable each day.
Filipino Writer Wanted
A Filipina writing partner is being sought to collaborate with the preparation of a historical fiction. The successful applicant must have experience in Creative Writing in the English language. Please email expressions of interest to: <titamalunsw@hotmail.com> The offer provides 50/50 share of work and 50/50 share of book promotions and sales. — Maria
Rationale behind plan to sell Schofields property by Minerva Santos
Is it true that the Philippine-Australian Cultural Centre (PACC) is for sale? Why? Yes the PACC is for sale. The decision to sell was based on the objective of becoming debt-free.
21 years jail for Female Genital Mutilation
Jail term for Underage Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is now increased from 7 years to 21 years. This was announced during a Multi-Cultural Media Briefing that was co-hosted by Ministers Pru Goward and Victor Dominello. The briefing was held on 9 February 2015 in Sydney and was attended by multicultural media including […]
Why is Philippine Sentinel the preferred advertising medium of many business owners ?
? Unlike others that use cheap newsprint, we use clean white paper that does not cause dirty ink smudges on the fingers. ? We have our own laser printing machine that allows us to produce and circulate more copies state wide. ? Most articles printed are controversial — what people want to know! ? Laser […]
Aussie billionaire opens City of Dreams Manila
MANILA, Philippines — In a fanfare of ‘Dreams-inspired’ pyrotechnics and flashing strobe-lights that lit the skies of Manila Bay, the doors officially opened on Manila’s most electrifying, innovative and diverse entertainment destination. The City of Dreams Manila official grand launch ceremony ushered in a new era of entertainment-inspired leisure in the Philippines.
There is sunken treasure in Corregidor
In 1942, about 16 million pieces of silver Philippine coins were dumped near Corregidor. Some of it remains unretrieved.
Clean up Australia volunteers make a difference by Emily Rudd
The newly-installed Executive Director of the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME), Ms Neria Soliman has announced the group’s collaboration with the Knights of Rizal in NSW to join in the Clean Up Australia’s Campaign on 1st March, 2015, at Rizal Park, Abraham St. Rooty Hill. This is this group’s 6th year to be on […]