June 27, 2014 — A Filipina nurse was killed while talking on a phone that was plugged into a faulty charger.
Category: News
Plane ticket dishonoured at Sydney Airport by Dino Crescini
Filipino resident of Oakhurst NSW bought his plane ticket from a travel agent based in Blacktown but was unable to board the Qantas Flight. He was told that his e-ticket issued by the travel agent was not valid.
Filipina doused with boiling water by employer
An overseas Filipino worker in Saudi Arabia was in tears as she recounted how for three hours she suffered in excruciating pain after her employer scalded her with boiling water.
Ateneo Alumni Convention to be held in New York
The biennial All-Ateneo Alumni Convention, Convergence 2014, is going to be held in New York City on August 21, 22, and 23, in cooperation with the Ateneo Alumni Association North America, Inc., co-sponsored by the Filipino American National Historical Society of New York. This is a gathering of alumni from various Jesuit schools in the world.
Filipino with parasitic twin on abdomen
Rudy Santos, a 69 year old from the Philippines, suffers from the ultra rare condition known as Craniopagus parasiticus or parasitic twin. He is the oldest person with this condition. Attached to Rudy’s pelvis and abdomen are an extra pair of arms and a leg, which developed when his twin was absorbed into his body […]
Hockey swings stick blade; hits poor with his ‘bad’get
Philippine Sentinel columnist Boy Galang slams Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey while comparing him to a hockey player who swings his stick blade and hits the most vulnerable — the pensioners, the students and those heavily dependent on Medicare.
Cost savings at expense of Customer Service
It was many years ago when we opened an account at St. George Bank, Westpoint Branch in Blacktown. They had at least ten teller windows and customers could just grab a ticket from a numbering machine, take a seat and wait for the number to be called. It was very convenient especially for elderly and […]
Filipinos outrank Indians in call centre business by Nostradino
I always freak out whenever the telephone rings and I hear someone with an accent that is unmistakably Indian. My usual response is “whatever it is you want to say or sell — I am not interested” — then I hang up.
Prison cell for Estrada, Revilla and Enrile ready for occupancy
The prison cell at Camp Crame in Quezon City has already been renovated and just waiting for its occupants — Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Bong Revilla, and Jinggoy Estrada.
Chinese reclamation on Mabini Reef
MANILA, Philippines—In a span of one year, China has managed to reclaim hectares of water in Mabini Reef (Johnson South Reef) in the West Philippine Sea and is likely underway in building a military airstrip.
Marcoses lose Paoay properties
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos family have lost their claim to a 57.68-hectare resort in Barangay Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
Deniece Cornejo now behind bars
MANILA, Philippines —After deciding to face the music, Deniece Cornejo spent her first night in jail at a cell at the Anti-Transnational Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.