Encomienda is the new leader of F.A.M.E. INC – 2014-2015. The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment, Inc (FAME) held its 7th Annual General Meeting and Election of New Officers. It was held at Chilli Peppers Restaurant and Function Centre (formerly Pinoy Lounge Basement) in Blacktown last Sept 13, 2014.
Category: Community
AUDITIONS FOR MISS AUSTRALASIAN 2014 IS ON
For purposes of pre-selection, auditions are now being conducted to choose 20 finalists to the Miss Australasian 2014. It is a community outreach pilot project in the form of a beauty pageant with a difference and for a great cause involving young multicultural women aged 18 to 28, all vying for the prestigious title of […]
Ugnayan turned Ungguyan
August 17, 2014. Mt. Druitt. What was originally planned to be an ‘ugnayan‘ (connection with the Filipino community) turned out to be more of an ‘ungguyan’ (monkey business). This is an eyewitness account by the author.
High flying blue-dyed eagle lands in cuckoo’s nest
I made an accurate forecast of the results even before it happened. That was precisely the only reason why I decided to attend the Ateneo Alumni Australia’s (AAA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) last July 27.
Malicious phone scam targets taxpayers
June 2014 — The Australian Tax Office is warning Australians to be on the lookout for a malicious scam that intimidates taxpayers into paying a fake tax debt over the phone.
Abbott votes to turn back families
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.
Rides like an Angel
Elvis Presley sang: “You look like an angel; walk like an angel, talk like an angel; but you’re the devil in disguise.” Well, not this Angel. Although she drives this fully-restored ’63 Chevrolet Convertible like the devil, she is able to make heads turn because of her angelic looks.
Doctors in Chifley report drop in number of patients
Federal MP Ed Husic has urged Chifley families not to avoid going to their local GP for fears they will have to pay an Abbott Government $7 GP tax.
Ateneo Alumni Australia Annual General Meeting
The Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the St. Exequiel Moreno Convent in Doonside, courtesy of Sis. Ruth Gulane, Mother Superior of the Augustinian Recollect Nuns. Address is 174 Hillend Road, Doonside.
Fr. Nards Mercene conducts Marriage Enrichment Seminar by Roberto ‘Obet’ Dionisio
Fr. Nards, as he is popularly known, is a Filipino Chaplain in the Sydney Diocese. He initiated Marriage Enrichment Seminar (MES) in 1988 for all Filipino Couples in Australia, conducting seminars for more than 25 years in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
Doonside Festival is set for Saturday, July 12
There are so far 3 confirmed sponsors: Jason Luu of MediAdvise Pharmacy; Hayward Real Estate; and John Robertson MP. So the rides are for free! There are 2 other sponsors being worked on which will allow a prize pool.
What is ‘Cooking’ among the BICOLANOS by Neria Soliman
One can say that BICOLANDIA with its classic recipes, Laing, Pinangat and Bicol Express is a place to die for!