Iglesia group donates books to Lifestart
Lifestart had a very good start this year – with more than 150 book donations for the 50 children in its care in St Marys, a suburb in Sydney’s outer west [...]
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Entries posted on “January, 2012”
Calling Australia home is more than words
It was a cold but sunny day of October back in 1998 when I first landed in Sydney. At that time, I wasn’t ready to come here as I was enjoying my life back in the Philippines.
When I…
It’s more fun with ‘Coronavela’
Impeaching the Chief Justice Renato Corona for graft and corruption, culpable violation of the constitution and betrayal of public trust which now is dubbed as ‘coronavela’ is more fun as it has the trappings of a blockbuster series.
It is…
Cen Amores is People of Australia ambassador
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today congratulated 40 Australians, including Filipino community leader Dr Cen Amores, who have been recognised for their outstanding work in building strong and cohesive local communities [...]
Wyoming celebrates Sinulog’s first 10 years in Central Coast
One of the well-known religious celebrations in the Philippines, and one of the grandest annual festivals in Cebu, is the Sinulog. Sinulog commemorates the arrival of the Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 when he planted a cross [...]
Education starts with DO-RE-ME
When one becomes a parent, the first instinct is to protect and provide for your children’s needs. Parents almost automatically start assessing their environment and thinking of ways on how to nurture these kids physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. …
Radio Maya to air soon
Radio Maya may soon join the growing number of Filipino radio programs across the Sydney metropolitan area. A group of long-time Filipino-Australian residents in Sutherland Shire [...]
Consulate starts year with focus on families
Families will have the opportunity to help victims of Typhoon Washi and at the same time enjoy the new facilities of the newly refurbished Campbelltown Rizal Park on Saturday, January 28 in a “Picnic at Rizal Park” gathering [...]
Fil-Aussie handballer takes a break
Over the years, readers of this website have been following the achievements of Bevan Calvert, the Filipino Australian who has been making a mark in the Australian and overseas handball arenas. The only Filipino Autralian handballer [...]
Helping Sendong victims beyond today
The devastating flash flood that hit the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan in the Southern Philippines recently was a catastrophe waiting to happen. We almost always blame mother nature for the havoc inflicted on our poor kababayan [...]