Passengers beware: Life jackets cannot be kept as souvenirs. A Hong Kong Magistrates’ Court found a 64-year-old woman from mainland China guilty of stealing a life jacket from a plane. She was fined HK$2,000 (PHP12,143.)
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Flying new fighter jets ‘like driving Ferrari’ – Air Force pilot
CLARK AIR BASE—“It’s like driving a Ferrari.” This was how Lt. Col. Rolando Pena III, one of the first three Philippine Air Force pilots trained to fly FA-50 fighter jets, described how it was like to fly their newest asset.
Thailand’s investigator flees to Australia; seeks asylum
Maj. Gen. Paween Pongsirin, announced that he had fled to Australia, where he seeks political asylum. He said he feared for his safety after exposing collusion between crime syndicates and Thai authorities.
China warns Australia: “It would be shame if a plane fell from the sky”
A Chinese state-owned newspaper has issued a strongly worded warning to Australia about a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) surveillance plane carrying out “freedom of navigation” exercises over the South China Sea. The editorial in the Chinese language edition of The Global Times appears to warn Australia its planes could be shot down if such […]
Non-invasive treatment of tumour and cancer
INSIGHTEC developed Exablate — a therapy platform that combines Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Focused Ultrasound to non-invasively treat tumors inside the body without the need for incisions.
First penis implant in US set
WASHINGTON, United States — Johns Hopkins University doctors are preparing for what would be the first US penis transplant, a procedure that could potentially help hundreds of wounded veterans. A Johns Hopkins spokeswoman confirmed a New York Times report that the first such operation was planned for a soldier who suffered genital injuries in a […]
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Toongabbie Legal Centre Inc (TLC) is a community-based legal centre providing free legal advice, referral service and information to those who cannot afford to pay private lawyers and for those who do not know where to go when they encounter a legal problem.
Illegal recruiter sentenced to 20 years jail term
Justice for Human Trafficking Survivors from Malaysia and Brunei The Quezon City Regional Trial Court rendered its judgement against Annaliza Datiles Carpacio for violating the Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. She was convicted for recruiting and deceiving her victims by promising them work as waitresses but ended as sex […]
‘It’s crazy’ says Fil-Oz animator vying for an Oscar
With a one in two chance of an Oscar nomination, Filipino Australian animator Robertino Zambrano has a nervous month ahead. His film “Love In the Time Of March Madness,” a story about a very tall woman struggling on the dating scene, has been shortlisted among 9 others vying for an Academy Award nomination for best […]
OFW starved by Singapore employer for 15 months
Filipina maid fed only noodles and a slice of bread twice daily. SINGAPORE — The former employers of a Filipino domestic helper who starved for her 15 months, causing her weight to drop from 49kg to 29kg, observed her every move and did not let her speak to anyone.
Prime Minister confirms GST on fresh food by Nathan Metcher
Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed his government is considering extending the GST to fresh food, despite admitting there were good grounds for the current exemption.
Veteran journalist proposes 2nd tier of MPC management by Rio Matro
Mr. Jaime Pimentel reported that was a heated debate between the PACF Board of Trustees and some members of the community, including Philippine Community Council NSW board members, about Constitution Law. The meeting happened on November 14 at the new site of the Multi-Purpose Centre in No. 50 Forge Street Blacktown.