It was the Bicol Inc’s turn to have their annual general meeting and elections. The organization prides itself as moving the seat of power on a fair rotational basis among the Bicol provinces. This year, after doing a complete round of all the provinces, it was Albay’s turn. And vying for the two representative seats […]
Category: Organisation
Philippine Red Cross in Mindanao
Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard J. Gordon and his team arrived in Mindanao Monday (Dec 19), to personally assess the aftermath of the flash flood that claimed 1,000 lives in eight affected areas on December 17.
Storm Sendong Disaster Assistance Appeal
Southern Philippines recently suffered significant damages from floods and landslides due to Tropical Storm Sendong (International Code Name: Washi). In particular, massive flooding has been reported all over Region 10 (Iligan City of Lanao del Norte, Valencia City of Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City of Misamis Oriental, and 6 villages of Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental. […]
Typhoon Victims Receive Relief Assistance from PCC NSW By Solina Lapalma, PCC-NSW PRO
Residents in the Barangays of Calumpit (Bulacan) and Candaba (Pampanga) municipalities in Central Luzon, Philippines were elated with joy, when they received relief goods from PCC NSW (Philippine Community Council of NSW) on November 2, 2011.
La Salle Comes Marching In by Benjie de Ubago
In a warm and cozy get-together at Clarion Hotel in Parramatta last November, De La Salle [University] alumni gathered for their alma mater’s centennial anniversary. Surrounded by La Sallites in various shades of green, there was absolutely no mistaking you were at a La Salle event. Whether intentional or coincidental, even the drinks provided on […]
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).
Ateneo Alumni picnic cancelled
The Ateneo Alumni Christmas picnic originally scheduled for December 3, 2011 has been cancelled. The cancellation was decided by the organising committee due to poor response from members many of whom are on holiday in the Philippines.
Blue & White Winter Ball yields moderate sum
This joint effort by the Ateneo Alumni Australia and St. Scholastica’s College Alumnae Australia that was held on 9 July 2011 at Auburn RSL Club resulted in donations to the following charity organisations: ? Philippine National Red Cross – $1,000 ? Retired Jesuit Priests of Ateneo – $500 ? Operation Restore Hope – $500 ? […]
FAME Expresso: Soliman ‘romances’ the audience by Dino Crescini
October 16, 2011. It was a Sunday afternoon which I normally spend with my family. Having been a past member of Toastmasters Club International myself, I was really not very much interested to attend the Public Speaking Information Session that was sponsored by the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME). But I just couldn’t ignore […]
GK – Global Summit Sydney October 14-16
Philippine anti-poverty organisation, Gawad Kalinga’s third annual Global Summit will be held at Sydney University from October 14-16. Like the first two Summits held in Boston, USA and Singapore, delegates from all over the world are expected to attend the Summit to hear about Gawad Kalinga’s work in the Philippines, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea and […]
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 […]
SLUAA Induction of Officers
The St. Louis University Alumni Association will hold its annual Induction of Officers and new members on Saturday, 30 July 2011 from 6pm to 10pm. at the Concord RSL and Community Club which is at the corner of Nirranda St. and Nullawarra Ave, Concord West, NSW. The Honourable Consul Anthony Reyes will be guest speaker. […]