How do I relate to Rizal? Dr. Jose P. Rizal, of the “Noli” and “Fili”, the Universal Genius and Philippines National Patriot. Filipinos continue to invoke Rizal because his dream of what the Philippines should be remains elusive. One hundred and fifteen years after his martyrdom [...]
Today, we received an email broadcast from the office of Mr David Bradbury, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, and I would like to share it with our readers.
Whilst the law gives consumers the right to refund or replacement of their purchases, w…
Australia Philippines Services League officers recently paid a courtesy call on Blacktown City Council to express appreciation for Council support for APSL activities [...]
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago was elected last December 12 as a Judge of the International Criminal Court for a term of 9 years. She is the first Filipino and first Asian from a developing country to win an ICC judicial position [...]
1. Matutuwa at kikiligin ka sa iba’t ibang dula, tula, drama, awit at mga kwento na siyang kabuuan ng Rizaliana Sesquicentennial Radio Festival Sydney o sa pinaiksing pamagat, RSRFS.
2. Makasaysayan at sa kaunahang pagkakataon ay nabuo ito sa pamamagitan…
Adele Reyes is the Australia-based great-great-grand niece of Jose Rizal, by way of Rizal’s sister Saturnina. She is currently studying at a university in Sydney [...]
Consul General Anne Jalando-on Louis and Philippine consular officers in Sydney were on hand during the “Pasko Pinoy Style” Christmas celebration last Saturday December 10 to extend consular services to the public [...]
We have received information that in Sydney, donations for Philippine Storm Sendong Appeal can be made to the following organisations:
CASH DONATIONS
Iliganon Lanaonon in Sydney Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 062 211
Account: 10144426
Co…
Iligan, the city of 24 majestic waterfalls in Mindanao island, Philippines endured 80KPH winds last Friday night, December 16. Tropical Storm Sendong, internationally known as Washi, pummelled Mindanao with rainfall of unusual intensity. Mindanao is rarely visited by storms while Luzon is hit by an average of 20 per year [...]
The wife of Dr Cesar Sofocado, the Filipino doctor in Western Australia who 10 month ago was told by authorities to divorce his wife to remain permanently in Australia, passed away last Friday, December 9 after almost two years of courageous fight against breast cancer. The story of Dr Sofocado, know in Perth circle as Dr Cesar, is a story of immigration administrative errors, of love for the family [...]