Construction of a new under-cover area at the Filipino multipurpose centre in Schofields may start as early as this month of June, following approval of a NSW Government grant of $34,000 for the structure.
Category: Community
MPC — Only in your dreams by Boy Galang
Ayaw talagang magpa-awat ni ginoong [Mansueto] Villon. Sabi kasi niya na nalathala sa April 2012 issue ng Bayanihan News na “he is ready to give way to anybody who would continue to fight for the dream and to take over part of the LIABILITIES of the centre.”
Catholic priest secretly married to a Filipina
Father Kevin Lee, a Catholic Priest at Padre Pio Parish in Glenmore Park NSW, admitted to being secretly married. He said that many other priests are likewise married and continues to live a double life.
FAME celebrates 4th anniversary with a night of magic
As Benjie de Ubago, producer of the show would say, “have a magical evening.” And indeed it was — complete with the splendid performance of a real magician who converted crumpled paper into a live dove and ‘snow’ out of nowhere. Of course the audience knew it was a mere sleight-of-hand trick but this writer […]
Nominations now being sought for 2012 Chifley Volunteer Awards
Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic is calling for nominations from individuals and teams living in Chifley to be recognised in the 2012 Outstanding Chifley Volunteer Awards.
THOUGHT APHRODISIAC by Boy Galang
Magkano ba talaga ang utang ng MPC? Nagbibigay-galang po ako sa lahat ng mga mambabasa o bumabasa ng Philippine Sentinel. Humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa lahat ng mga nakabasa ng mga naunang paglalathala ng inyong linkod dito sa Philippine Sentinel. Ito po ay tungkol sa hindi tamang halaga ng utang ng Philippine Australian Community […]
FAME Weaves A Little Magic by Benjie de Ubago
The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) will be celebrating their 4th year of existence weaving a little magic into their Gala Dinner Dance. It’s a Magic Night and the magic starts at 7pm on Saturday 19 May 2012 at Concept 33, Hotel Novotel, Rooty Hill. Brace yourself for a little surprise or two.
Chifley residents to benefit from cheaper prescriptions from 1 April 2012
The cost of 60 medicines fell on 1 April as a result of changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), making the price of prescriptions cheaper for people in Chifley.
Migrant Resource Centre offers free services to new migrants
St George Migrant Resource Centre is a community based, not for profit organisation based in Rockdale, NSW. The centre provides a wide range of services to communities and families residing in St George and the Sutherland Shire; with focus on recently- arrived migrants, refugees, women, youth, families, older people, people with disabilities and their carers.
BLACKTOWN CITY, a family TREE “Growing with Pride” by Neria Soliman
Today, l looked at a TREE and admired God’s wonderful creation! I saw how cornplex and intricate the tree is and yet I also saw its simplicity. It is a huge, beautiful and strong yet flexible and ever changing work of nature! Although the branches, roots and trunk all seem to be pulling in different […]
Philippine Nurses Association Convention in Sydney
Philippine Nurses Association Australia (PNAA) is now registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). Spearheaded by PHCAA Founding Chairman Wally Silvino, Executive Chairperson Ella Magallanes Martirez and incumbent president Veron Alcantara, PNAA is inviting nurses all over Australia to register and become a member. Mr. Silvino is currrently in the Philippines to establish […]
Philippine National Day Ball June 12, Grand Pavillon, Rosehill NSW
The annual PCC-NSW Philippine National Day Ball (PND Ball) will be held on Tuesday, June 12 at the Grand Pavilion in Rosehill. Themed “Iba’t Ibang Lipi, Iisang Diwa”, the grand PND Ball commemorates the 114th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day.