The Abbott Government has voted to close the door on migrant families bringing their parents to Australia by abolishing the non-contributory and other family visa categories.
Cebu Pacific launches Seat Sale for Sydney-Manila route
SYDNEY July 22, 2014 — The largest airline in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB), is launching an exciting seat sale until July 25 (or while seats last), allowing travellers from Australia to shake the winter blues! This special seat sale is available on flights from Sydney to Manila, with a travel period from […]
Why is Israel attacking Gaza? Resources, Territory & Power!
It’s not about self defence and it’s obviously not about avenging those three teenagers. Those are just cover stories for the naive. What this is really about is natural gas.
Official list of Marcos belongings when the family arrived in Hawaii by Caroline Kennedy (anywhereiwander)
(Editor’s Note: The following is just an excerpt of what the author wrote about former first Lady Imelda Marcos.) The official customs list drawn up when they arrived into exile in Hawaii reads like pure fantasy:
St. George Bank service has gone from bad to worse
Blacktown, NSW. July 18, 2014. The long queue leading to teller windows went beyond the entrance to the bank. There were at least 15 people lined up, just to reach the entrance — plus another 30 people from the entrance leading to teller windows.
Are we losing our native Filipino culture and traditions? by Sabrina Cortez
Isn’t it strange yet funny that too often we are mistaken for anything but Filipino?
Pentagon plans new tactics to deter China in South China Sea
The US is developing new military tactics to deter China’s slow but steady territorial advances in the South China Sea, including more aggressive use of surveillance aircraft and naval operations near contested areas.
The 80-km 7-day hike from Lisbon to Fatima by Bernie Lopez
The Filipino author hitchhiked 25,000 kilometers, drifting through 18 countries in Europe and North Africa for 3 years. This is a true story, excerpts from an upcoming book Wings and Wanderlust.
Halleluiah! Dexter Villahermosa Lands Top Role by Benjie de Ubago
Blessed with a voice like his, Dexter Villahermosa is no doubt heaven sent. It simply was a matter of time. And now, Dexter has landed the lead role in “Jesus Christ Superstar”.
Pacquiao to fight Chris Algieri in Macao
Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will stake his WBO welterweight title against taller American Italian Chris Algieri who stands 5’11. The title bout will happen on November 23 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Arena.
Boycott Chinese products
Most, if not all Chinese people from all over the world are friendly. They are hard-working and many, especially those domiciled in the Philippines have emerged to be billionaires. At least 5, maybe more Chinese taipans control the economy of the nation. Lucio Tan, a naturalised Filipino who was born in Amoy, Fujian owns Philippine […]
Stanhope Gardens Parishioners will miss Fr. David Hume
Very often, this much-loved priest of St. John XXIII parish in Stanhope ends mass with a comment about St. George Illawarra team. He was also a big fan of the State of Origin Series and was probably jubilant over the 6-4 win of NSW over the Queensland.