By Bernie V. LopezAs seen on the October 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel Paediatricians say that if a baby is not fondled or touched by human hands, he or she may die within a few days. I met eight-year-old Gary at an orphanage run single-handedly by a Belgian nun, Sister Helga. Gary’s parents died […]
NAIA authorities find baby in luggage
by Rio MatroAs seen on the October 2019 of The Philippine Sentinel MANILA, Philippines — An American woman was taken into custody early Wednesday morning at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as authorities found a baby boy inside her luggage. Bureau of Immigration (BI) deputy spokesperson Melvin Mabulac identified the foreigner as Jennifer Talbot, […]
Movie Review: “The Escort”, an erotic film starring Lovi Poe
As seen on the October 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel The Escort is a twisted story that evolves on skin and sensuality. Xyruz (Derek Ramsay) is manager of an escort service. He finds himself in love with a new receptionist, Yassi (Lovi Poe). Things get complicated because of a multi-millionaire client Gary (Christopher de […]
Rapist/killer’s family has no intention of paying damages
As seen on the October 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel MANILA, Philippines — What are the consequences if the camp of former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez refuses to indemnify the families of slain University of the Philippines students Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez? If appropriate legal actions are to be taken, human rights lawyer […]
American priest accused of abusing boys in the Philippines
As seen on the October 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel TALUSTUSAN, Philippines — The American priest’s voice echoed over the phone line, his sharp Midwestern accent softened over the decades by a gentle Filipino lilt. Recording the call, was a young man battered by shame but anxious to get the priest to describe exactly […]
All Filipinos to be covered by National ID system in 2022
As seen on the October 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel All 110 million Filipinos will be enrolled in the national ID system by mid-2022. The Philippine Statistics Authority said it is “on course” in the implementation of its strategic blueprint for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ━ the proposed proof of identity for all […]
‘Barang’ and ‘Mananambal’ in Siquijor Island
By Jaime T. LicaucoAs seen on October 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel It is not correct for me to have said that the Catholic Church does not believe in sorcery and black magic, because it does! In fact, the Catholic clergy tortured, executed and burned at the stake hundreds of thousands, if not millions […]
Banag-Banag Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency, Steven Robinson AO, was Banag-Banag’s Keynote Speaker. Banag-Banag, a celebration of Visayan Culture and Heritage, held it’s 25th Anniversary themed “Bulak” on 7th September 2019 at Rooty Hill RSL Club. Gracing the events were Honourable Ed Husic MP, Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali and Arturo and Tess Sayas […]
Kings Langley Lions Club admits new Lady Lion
Kings Langley Lions Club has inducted Maryam Popal Zahid as a new Lion. Maryam is very active in Blacktown and is the city’s current Woman of the Year. Originally from Afghanistan, Maryam brings a new aspect to the Club, and highlights the multicultural nature of Lions Club International. Club President, Derek Margerison, believes that the […]
Life termer killer and rapist PH mayor seen outside jail
By Rio MatroAs seen on the September 2019 issue of the Philippine Sentinel There has been an earlier announcement by the Department of Justice that thousands of prisoners would soon be released because of a recomputed Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) approved by the Supreme Court. High profile inmate Antonio Sanchez is among those expected […]
●EDITORIAL● Say a big “NO” to Abortion
Regardless of where you are, you should never allow abortion to be legalized. The abortion bill has just been passed in the parliament of New South Wales and it is now being deliberated in the Senate. That is very sad because this writer believes that abortion is direct murder of a human being. At a […]
How must Filipinos deal with China?
by Bernie V. LopezAs seen on the September 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel We Filipinos are in a dilemma how to deal with China. She can bully us around because we are small. We can fight back but it’s a losing battle. The option of international courts has failed. China simply ignores D’Hague and […]