It has been labelled as the most hostile tragedy to date. It has been recognised as the greatest security attack on home soil. Yet the trauma and terror of the Sydney siege revealed Australia’s heart of gold.
Category: Community
Grange Avenue closed to traffic
Schofields NSW. Dec. 15, 2014. Grange Avenue that leads to the present location of Philippine Australian Cultural Centre (PACC), better known as Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC) was closed to traffic because of impassable flood waters.
Abbott government funding cuts to hit everything from family day care to schools by Roger White
Shadow Education Minister Kate Ellis and Member for Chifley Ed Husic have maintained the push against Abbott Government Budget cuts to Family Day Care funding in Western Sydney.
Cebu Official feted with welcome dinner
December 3, 2014. Woodcroft NSW — It was not an official visit to Australia. It was in fact a chance meeting during Sunday mass but it was enough for Max and Leah Encomienda to organise a welcome dinner for Cebu Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella at their home in Woodcroft.
Business As Usual at FAME Inc.
The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) has announced that Mr. Max Encomienda has relinquished his post as Executive Director of FAME, after being in position for less than three months. Encomienda also resigned as a member of FAME.
What is PCC-NSW trying to hide? by Dino Crescini
It was not too long ago when I visited the website of the Philippine Community Council – NSW <www.pcc-nsw.org> I was impressed by its transparency because the Treasurer’s Report and details of the PADER Account at Westpac were readily available. Both were just a click away and available for public viewing. After all, the Treasurer’s […]
Roces receives top presidential award By Benjie de Ubago
Mr. Alfredo “Ding” Roces has been honoured with the Pamana ng Pilipino Award of the 2014 Presidential Awards. President Benigno Aquino III himself will be handing out the awards on 5 December 2014 at the Malacañang Palace, in recognition of the contribution of overseas Filipinos.
Mapua Alumni Assn holds golf tournament
The Inaugural Mapua Alumni Association (MAA) Golf Cup was held last month at the Richmond Golf Course. The 50 players who participated were in high spirits in spite of the early morning downpour.
De La Salle Hits the Mark By Benjie de Ubago
The De La Salle Alumni celebrated their anniversary last month at the Blacktown RSL Club. Of course, green was the colour of the night!
Bulseco’s Hall of Shame by Dino Crescini
Alric Bulseco’s latest ballistic outburst during the PCC’s September board meeting left members appalled and shocked. As always, PCC President Jun Relunia took the high road and walked away. Some may look at it as an isolated case and may choose to cut him some slack but it really is one scream too many. The […]
The blue-dyed eagle flew into a rage
There are reports that Alric Bulseco once again blew his top during the last board meeting of the Philippine Community Council – NSW (PCC). True to his uncontrollable explosive temper, this ‘gentle’ man from Ateneo de Davao was enraged by last month’s article in Philippine Sentinel about the “Ugnayan turned Ungguyan.” He blamed some members […]
Councillor Bali is new mayor of Blacktown
Cr. Stephen Bali, (Ward 4) gets elected as Mayor of the City of Blacktown NSW during a secret ballot (8-7) held on 17 September 2014.The Labor Party once again dominates Blacktown Council. The new mayor has been a strong advocate against a second airport at Badgerys Creek but Tony Abbott pushed for it shortly after […]