Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4711 begins on the eve of 9 February, 2013. At Chinese New Year celebrations, people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children “lucky money” in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which according to […]
Category: Community
Ateneo Alumni Australia holds Christmas Party
Wilberforce, NSW. Nov. 24, 2012. It was a day of family fun and laughter, for those who braved the long drive to the sprawling 2.5 acre property of Dr. Arlene Amor, incumbent president of the Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia (AAAA). Attended by some 50+ alumni, it was so far the largest gathering of eagles […]
FAME celebrates Christmas
Dec. 2, 2012. Members and directors of FAME (Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment) welcomed the lively presence of people who represented different sectors in the community. There were guests who came from as far as Illinois, California and Manila during the event that was held at Pinoy Lounge.
Domestic violence victim flees from husband by Dino Crescini
Still looking young and pretty at age 35, Vicky (not her real name) had bruises all over her body when she came to the office of Philippine Sentinel for an interview. She had some cuts in her arms and legs and other parts of her body as a result of severe beatings received from her […]
Is MPC Schofields now for sale? by Dino Crescini
An email was circulated on 24 October 2012 inviting board members of the Philippine Australian Community Foundation, Inc. (PACF) to attend a special emergency meeting on 28 October 2012.
FAME holds 5th AGM & Election
The popular P-NOY Lounge in Blacktown was the venue for the 5th Annual General Meeting and Elections of the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME). It was held on September 9, 2012.
Good Luck Plaza and G&L Supermarket now open
20 October 2012. Mt. Druitt NSW. With thousands of well-wishers and shoppers, Good Luck Plaza and G&L Supermarket Mt. Druitt opened its doors to the public amid firecrackers and Lion Dancers.
Columnist appointed member of Ministerial Consultative Committee
communications and advertising graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, Miss Benjie de Ubago has recently been appointed a member of the Filipino Ministerial Consultative Committee.
PACF builds new structure behind PACC by Dino Crescini
Some say it would be an excellent venue for picnics or even an open air concert. The new structure is right behind the building that PACF (Philippine Australian Community Foundation) officers now call Philippine Australian Cultural Centre (PACC).
The Greening of PACC, Schofields by Gerri Musa
“Working together in harmony and cooperation expresses the goodness in our hearts and can be therapeutic” — said Emma de Vera, chairperson of the greening committee. The Philippine Australian Community Foundation (PACF), Inc. has launched its project: Greening Revolution — Sa Kabukiran.
Kevin Conolly interviewed about Multi-Purpose Centre
Member of Parliament for Riverstone Kevin Conolly was gracious enough to grant an interview about what is currently going on at the Philippine Australian Cultural Centre (PACC), which is better known as the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC). The interview was conducted by Philippine Sentinel inside his office in Stanhope on the 18th of July 2012. […]
Filipino is Labor’s candidate for council in Campbelltown
Rey Manoto is among seven other Labor Party candidates running for a seat in Campbelltown Council. He is the current President of Rizal Park Movement of Campbelltown.