By Benjie de Ubago

Only a few weeks ago, Bevan Stuart Calvert scored the “Surprise Athlete of the Year” in Keil Region, in Europe. Although most athletes in the competition were from Europe, Bevan, a Filipino-Australian stood out and was …

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By Benjie de Ubago

The fashion world was saddened with the passing of International Fashion designer, Rocky Gathercole, on 3 March, 2021, at the age of 54.  From being a homeless kid, he struggled, surmounted all challenges and rose to …

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It’s always been a hunt for Philippine Food products. Now, the taste of the Philippines is available in mainstream retail stores in Australia.

According to the Department of Trade and Industry through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) Filipino …

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By Benjie de Ubago

On March 16, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines landed on Homonhon Island.  Although it is now debated whether he discovered or rediscovered the Philippines, what cannot be disputed is that with his arrival, the seeds …

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By Benjie de Ubago

Women of the world, raise your glasses and cheers!

We’ve come a long way!  My mother would have preferred me to take on a more sedated type of job, behind a desk or stuck in a …

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By Benjie de Ubago

In honor of International Woman’s Day, I take time to fondly remember the strength of a woman whose name was, Junie Morosi. 

The exotic beauty of Junie Morosi.

Morosi fought gender inequality at a time when …

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