Mr. Danny Peralta has all the qualifications to be a good president and institute changes in the ‘God forsaken’ Philippine Community Council — NSW (PCC). But the incumbent leadership didn’t want him.
Category: Editorial
It sounds immoral to me
PACF asked for a government grant to improve the Philippine Australian Cultural Centre but later decided to sell the property.
What are they trying to hide?
I was an active member of the board of Ateneo Alumni Australia when I was accused of leaking out information on what happened during the July 2013 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association. A member of the board even said that “it was like ‘insider trading’.” REALLY? First of all, there were no stocks […]
Mayweather running out of alibi not to fight Pacquiao by Nostradino
Among his very first demand was a urine test because he suspected that Manny Pacquiao was using drugs. Pacquiao agreed and proved him wrong.
The Filipino MPC is again for sale
For the second time since its inception some 25 years ago, the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC) is once again being offered for sale. Asking price according to LJ Hooker Riverstone is $2,490,000.
Are banks motivated by greed?
In any kind of business, the basic principle is to maximize profit. But what is the real motive of banks in closing the accounts of remittance companies? Can banks equal the service provided? Are they even willing? Last month, St. George Bank threatened to close the accounts of remittance companies suspected of money laundering. St. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is Imelda Marcos a swindler? by Luis B. Lim
In May 2005 Imelda Marcos needed US$1.5 million purportedly to pay for legal services rendered by the lawyers who handled her cases abroad. Her immediate problem was sourcing. The Philippine government has apparently been doing an excellent job in ensuring that the sequestered Marcos assets remained sequestered, and beyond the reach of the former First […]
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 […]
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.