The life of HIV/AIDS patient Rosa Aguirre (not her real name) of Cebu was supposed to have been extended because of the quick-acting members of the board of Kings Langley Lions Club.
Category: Community
Diabetes Information Workshop for the Filipino Community By Elen Limun
Dr. Julie Nunez, OAM, conducted a Diabetes Awareness Information Session last April 20 & 27 and May 11, 2018 at the Blacktown City Library.
‘Shut up, b**ch’: 2 teens curse elderly Filipina during train ride
Identified only as ‘Mila,’ the 66-year-old Filipina was still recovering from a kidney operation in a hospital in Melbourne. She was coughing intermittently and could hardly say a word. She was on board a train but was unfortunate enough to be sitted face-to-face with two white teenagers who shouted at her, hurling ethnic slurs.
Losing a Board Election by Demi Robinson
A friend of mine once told me, there are three things I need to do after losing an election: not to whinge; not to blame others; and not to judge others.
Changes to Age Pension assets test from January 2017
The government’s changes to the Age Pension could affect your ability to plan for a comfortable retirement.
My Response to Ms Prima West of SAFSI
This is my rejoinder to Ms Prima West’s response to my article “SAFSI PRESIDENT PRIMA WEST REFUSES TO PERFORM HER ROLE,” [which was] published in the July issue of your much acclaimed publication.
Response to Ms Aida Morden by Prima West
I refer to the article written by Aida Morden in your July issue regarding alleged issues within SAFSI (Sydney Australian Filipino Seniors Inc). Ms. Morden has chosen to label me “confused” and “ill-advised” for my refusal to meet with her.
Mahal ko ang Blacktown by Boy Galang
Lumaki at umunlad ang siyudad ng Blacktown, sa nakaraang tatlumpong taon. Kasabay nito ang paglaki ng mga anak natin, at lalu na yung mga nauna sa atin na nakarating dito sa Australya. Ito ang siyudad na napili nating tirhan, napili na pamahayan sa loob ng maraming taon. Dito sa siyudad ng Blacktown. Samot- sari ang […]
Filipino hospitality down under by Vic Alcuaz
IN 1983, Janet del Rosario Martin was a simple lass from a small town in Zamboanga when she ventured to Manila to work as a waitress in a restaurant. Her desire was to work in Saudi Arabia but she never realized that something better was in store for her — the possibility of migrating to […]
Attention — All Filipino Citizens: Notice of Registration and Election
Under Republic Act No. 9189 as amended by Republic Act No. 10590, all overseas Filipino citizens, who are not disqualified by law, at least eighteen (18) years of age on 13 May 2019, and who are registered overseas voters, may vote for Senators and Party-Lists Representatives.
Filipino family penalized because of fraud committed by immigration officer
Chester Chiong and his family was granted permanent visa on the 14th of February 2014. Mr Chiong’s application was one of the 59 applications processed by Mr Alex Allan, Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) immigration officer — who was convicted of fraud and now serving an 8-month prison sentence.
New Lawyer: Filipino Australian graduates from Ateneo de Manila Law School.
Czar Augustus Colina, former resident of Woodcroft NSW graduated from Ateneo Law School on July 17, 2016. He is an alumnus of Ateneo de Manila University with a bachelor’s degree in pre-law. His only brother, Rigel Kent Colina flew to Manila to witness his graduation. The young Colina plans to return to Sydney with his […]