Blacktown Council is proposing to put up Council rates from 1st July 2014 by: ? 5.3% residential and retail properties; ? For pensioners, the rate increase will be approx. 9% (that is on the back of 2013 discount cut); and, ? Industrial land will increase by 12.3% and on 1st July 2015 by a further 13%.
Western Sydney Deserves Answers on Badgerys Creek Airport Proposal
Chifley MP Ed Husic says the Abbott Government continues to try to deceive the people of Western Sydney on its plans for a second international airport at Badgerys Creek.
Estradas had dealings with pork scam queen
The Estrada couple is seen in socials with suspected pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles. Suspected pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles benefitted from the Priority Development Assistance Fund of both Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his mother, former senator Loi Ejercito Estrada.
The Philippines says “Thank You” to the World
Sydney, Australia — On 8 February 2014 at 4:40am Manila time (7.40am AEDT), exactly three months after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, the country launched a global campaign expressing its gratitude to the world, having received an outpouring of support following the devastating effects of the typhoon.
Filipina Satanist nurse poses with dying pensioner
A Satanist nurse who snapped pictures of herself next to dying pensioners in an aged care facility where she worked — and then posted them on Facebook — has been fined £800 by a Swiss court. Blaze Binder, 37 worked in Mogelsberg, Switzerland. She declared herself to be a “soul thief” and wrote in her […]
Enrile can escape imprisonment
Even if convicted, he’s already 90 and Philippine laws exempt over 70s from imprisonment. MANILA – As he turned 90 years old on Valentine’s Day, Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile affirmed the distinction of being the oldest sitting senator in the country’s history and the only nonagenarian in public office.
Soliman’s Book goes to Melbourne
As part of the celebration of Ms Neria Soliman’s 25th year milestone as a food writer, launching of her latest book, Magayon, A Taste of Bicol was held with friends and relatives in Melbourne.
Ed Husic ejected from Chamber for Criticising PM by Roger White
13 February 2014. Chifley MP Ed Husic has today been expelled from Federal Parliament’s Federation Chamber after criticising Prime Minister Tony Abbott over the issue of an airport for Badgerys Creek.
FLIPLAND CHRONICLES by Teresita T. Tinio
(Editor’s Warning: This article contains language that prudish readers may find offensive. Proceed at your own risk.) “Nuestro mal lo debemos á nosotros mismos, no echemos la culpa á nadie.” (Rizal, from El Filibusterismo) First, a few words about Flipland and the Flips. Flipland is an island republic located in Southeast Asia. It is inhabited […]
Pacquiao out to show Bradley his killer instinct
NEW YORK—Manny Pacquiao is out to show Timothy Bradley that he still has a “killer instinct.” Pacquiao was in New York as part of a media tour to promote his rematch with Bradley on April 12 in Las Vegas. Bradley beat Pacquiao in 2012 in a hotly disputed split decision.
Reaction to editorial on celibacy
In our formation, we learned about the history of the church and why celibacy was imposed. You are right that the cause was simply because of the abuse and strong adherence to nepotism being practiced by the leaders of the early church.
PCC has outlived its “use by” date
Organised by Sennie Masian and Linda Swords some 24 years ago, the Philippine Community Council – NSW (PCC) may have outlived its “use by” date. Year after year, it boasts of what appears to be its only major activity — The Philippine National Day Ball (PND). To many, the event, the highlight of which is […]