Dear Jimmy, You must have forgotten the exact words you used in your article. You wrote: “…the PCC-NSW” had to beg the then Filipino Multipurpose Centre (now the PACF) to rescue it from litigation and embarrassment.” ; “And who did the PCC-NSW run to just days before court action would be taken against it?”, the […]
Category: General Discussions
Many inaccuracies in Pimentel’s “Opinion Piece” comment by Kate Andres
I was the president of PCC-NSW during the 2005 State Visit of President Fidel Ramos to Australia. A Steering Committee was established, composed of presidents/heads of community associations (PCC non-affiliates included) to organise the community meeting with President Ramos on 19 August 1995. Jess Diaz (then FILCCA President) and myself as incumbent president of PCC-NSW […]
The Death of Maricris Sioson in Japan
Tokyo, December 1, 1993. The tragic case of Maricris Sioson — her life, her death, and the inaction of the Japanese government despite medical evidence of homicide — is an illustration of the vulnerability of the tens of thousands of Filipino women working in Japan’s entertainment industry.
Donations: ever wonder where the money goes?
Keep this information in mind when making donations. As you open your wallet for yet another natural disaster, remember the names of these organizations. We have listed them from the highest (worst paid offender) to the lowest (least paid offender).
Fr. Bernas, SJ and the RH Bill by Dino Crescini
Will Father Bernas be cowed by higher authority & fall silent on the RH bill? Fr. Joaquin Bernas, S.J. is a known authority on Catholic Theology and the Philippine Law and Constitution. During Martial Law, there was this document that narrated a raid at the Loyola House of Studies inside the Ateneo de Manila University […]
Malicious posting from ‘Fr. Joseph’
In the September issue of Philippine Sentinel, we published as “Letter to the Editor” what we believed was sent by a certain Fr. Joseph who turned out to have misrepresented himself as a priest. After receiving a call from Fr. Kevin Walsh and Fr. Paul Venticinque, we determined that the contents of the letter were […]
Debate on Bill of Rights
Is a Bill of Rights Essential? Former Justice of the High Court, The Hon. Michael Kirby AM CMG will take on former NSW Premier Bob Carr to debate whether or not ‘A Bill of Rights is essential to ensure strong democracy and social justice in a modern Australia.’ This event is hosted by the Social […]
What peace to pray for in the Spratlys by Rodel Rodis (US Correspondent)
When the Filipino American community bid adieu to the officers and crew of the BRP Gregorio del Pilar at Coast Guard Island in Alameda on July 18, 2011, many of us worried about what would happen to them once they were deployed to the Spratly Islands to defend the sovereignty of the Philippines. If they […]
Finance executive puts semen in drink bottle
SANTA ANA, CA. A US man convicted of ejaculating into a co-worker’s water bottle has been ordered to pay the woman more than $27,000. The Los Angeles Times says a judge on Monday ordered Michael Kevin Lallana (shown left) to pay the woman for loss of wages, therapy and medical expenses. Lallana was convicted earlier […]
A death wish from Emma de Vera
The following email was sent through the email group of Filpressyd (Filipino Press Club of Sydney). It was addressed to the editor of Philippine Sentinel. Dino, As an added thank you, I have reserved 6 candles for you— 1 candle for each month that you so brilliantly featured my brother Fr Raul (del Prado) in […]
Standing up to the China Bully by Rodel Rodis (US Correspondent)
As Filipinos in America work feverishly to prepare for protest actions in front all the Chinese consular offices in the United States on July 8, the question is asked: why aren’t Filipinos in the Philippines similarly incensed by China’s plans to set up oil rigs in the Spratly islands territory of the Philippines this July?
Birthday Blues or Faux Pas by Benjie de Ubago
Independence Day can also be regarded as the birth of a nation. This is echoed in countless speeches and messages that aim to inspire its people. Therefore, to put in simplistic terms, Philippine Independence Day is our birthday. All the celebrations, trappings and flag raising ceremonies serve to reinforce the fact that it is our […]