As seen on the September 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel Stephanie Lazo Magno has decided to use the skills she has achieved in modelling and pursue the start of her journey in pageantry. She is now a finalist in the 2019 Miss Philippines-Australia beauty pageant, of which the Grand Coronation Night will be held […]
Cardinal Pell appeal dismissed
Cardinal George Pell, highest-ranking cleric in Australia lost his appeal in his bid for freedom against the guilty verdict pronounced by a lower court. Reports have it that his legal team is now preparing for an appeal in the High Court, the final court of appeal in Australia. If again denied, the decision of the […]
Fred Nile accuses supporters of abortion bill of trying to ‘ram it through’
As seen on the September 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel Upper House MP Reverend Fred Nile has described a bill being introduced to decriminalize abortion as “sneaky” and “worse than any other bill that’s been put up to Parliament”. The Christian Democrat joined a small group of protesters, including his wife, outside Parliament House […]
An open letter to NSW Parliament: Say “NO” to abortion
I sent a letter to several of our NSW Parliamentarians expressing my opposition to the ‘Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019’, hoping that the death-focused bill would be rejected. We woke up this morning to learn the proposed Bill had been passed in the Lower House last night. It seems unimaginable for the life of […]
PHCAA hosts Heart Care Forum in Blacktown
As seen on the September 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel A heart care forum held last Friday 26 July 2019 at the Blacktown Library Function Centre was a huge success. The community members who attended had a chance to ask relevant questions about their individual concerns pertaining to heart care. Two distinguished medical specialist […]
Wayne Mattei, better known as “The Maniac” in the wrestling arena, reads Philippine Sentinel while en route to Manila
By Dino Crescini As seen on the September 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel August 14, 2019 ━ This writer was seated right beside him on board Philippine Airlines flight PR 212 but did not realize his seatmate is a well-known personality in the world of professional wrestling. What was very noticeable was his physique […]
Lifestyle Check: Owners of Rustan Store At home with Jun & Menchu Lopez
It can be quite magical, this house in a galaxy not so far, far away. Two antique doors from India are mounted on the living room wall like pieces of bas-relief. Another pair, from Morocco this time, is installed on the upper walls of the entrance — near a rack of hats (reminiscent of Casablanca […]
DU30:“I will end my term fighting”
By Eastwind As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel This State of the Nation statement has many deep implications. In spite his high approval rating of 80 per cent by Pulse Asia, (which many refer to as ‘False Asia’) the President is really scared that he is going down because he […]
Is there a future for Investigative Journalism?
As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel According to a Rappler website, the future of Investigative Journalism looks bleak. “It is the stubborn, bull-headed journalist who will still persist in digging and pursuing stories that are tough and difficult to do.” I am proud to admit that this writer is no […]
3 Driving Rules in Manila
Contributed by Manny Tirona As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel BASICALLY, these are the common practices of day-to-day driving in Metro Manila Proposed amendments to the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (Republic Act No. 4136). Turn signals will give away your next move. A confident Filipino Driver avoids using them. […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: We must speak out.
As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel My family has gone through the worst of martial law: ● Two-year solitary confinement of my father without charges or legal processes just because he belonged to political opposition and had armed rebellion capability with his war veterans’ group; ● Purposeful killing of our […]
13 journalists killed under Duterte administration
As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel A report from the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, Philippine Press Institute, Mindanao News and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) showed that there were 12 media practitioners killed from June 30, 2016 to Oct. […]