Moralidad, kagandahang-asal, at kagandahan ng pag-uugali—masasabi ko na isang katangian ng isang mabuting mamamayan. Ito ang dapat na maging katangian ng isang mabuting pamunuan ng isang samahang katulad ng Philippine Community Council (PCC) na sinasabing “umbrella organisation kuno”. Kailangan may mataas na moralidad ang mga namumuno nito. Walang bahid dungis, walang kalawang. Kapag ang isang […]
Category: Opinion
PCC stoops to an all-time low
The Philippine Community Council (PCC-NSW) claims to be the peak organization of Filipinos in New South Wales. However, their recent 25th anniversary celebration was anything but what they claim it to be. It was met with nothing less than controversy as usual. Their late celebration fell on Friday, the 13th of November and the place […]
Bulseco’s supporters turn a blind eye
Much has been said in the Filipino community media and in gossip circles about Alric Bulseco, current Vice President – External Affairs of the Philippine Community Council NSW and Director of the Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia.
EDCA, What Can We Expect? by Dr. Erick San Juan
Once again the Supreme Court’s decision on the petition against the Philippines’ Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the US was deferred November 16. It was reset to December 16 or thereafter.
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.
Bagong taon na naman; may ipinagbago ba? by Boy Galang
Isang Linggo makatapos ang Pasko, lilipas ang lumang taon 2015, saglit lang ito, at Bagong Taon na naman — 2016.
Bongbong Marcos’ gambit by Perry Diaz
Everyone knows that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. That is also true in politics; however, some—if not most—of the times, a straight line is fraught with danger that prevents someone from reaching the destination. And to some people, taking a circuitous—and longer distance— might avoid a lot of distractions, and […]
Litany of misdeeds committed by Alric Bulseco
This is not personal. There is nothing personal in this column. This is questioning the integrity of an organisation that claims to be the peak body who have been in denial for so long and who fails to see that the faults of one of their members continue to harm the reputation of PCC-NSW.
Global Human Implosion Looms
60 Million Refugees Worldwide
Teen terrorism to become horrorism? by Sabrina Cortez
From sporadic shootings to increasing terror threats, we understand why the government wants to toughen anti-terrorism laws.
Sino kaya ang magwawagi sa eleksiyon 2016?
Sa SBS Filipino News dito sa Australya ko napanood ang opisyal na pahayag ng Comelec sa mga araw nang palistahan na itinakda nito sa mga tumatakbong kandidato para sa halalang 2016. Ito ang halalan sa pagka Pangulo hanggang sa Konsehal sa mga distritong lugar, at munisipyo sa buong kapuluan.
Grace Poe’s questionable birth stirs controversy by Perry Diaz
Abandoned by her biological mother at birth, Grace Poe was adopted by movie stars Fernando Poe Jr. and Susan Roces. And soon after, speculations began to circulate and baby Grace took center stage in the nasty gossip circuit. Rumor has it that her father was the late President Ferdinand Marcos, and her mother was the […]