By Benjie de Ubago
It’s the season for giving and to celebrate their 40th Anniversary, the Filipino Community Cooperative (FilCoop) turned their 40th Anniversary celebration into an afternoon of gift-giving afternoon on 12 December 2021. Christmas hampers were …
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Inspired by Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, a Thomasian herself, the wheels were set in motion for the establishment of University of Santo Tomas Alumni Australia.
L-R Kate Andres, Benjie de Ubago, Albert Prias,…
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by Benjie de Ubago
In the hotly contested area of Blacktown, where majority of Filipinos reside, Labor took a big win at the December 4 local elections. Former Labor councilors got their seats back with a few surprises. Of the …
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By Benjie de Ubago
In a world of fake news and dubious community leaders, one stands out as a true community leader. Marissa Bala is one such community leader. She’s the ever demure, soft-spoken, branded with sincerity, compassion and genuineness …
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By Benjie de Ubago
Factions within the Liberal Party have been brewing for a while. As a result, the Liberal Party will not be endorsing any candidate for Blacktown at the December 4 elections.
Filipinos currently elected to various Councils …
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The University of Santo Tomas UST) alumni in Australia have initiated an alumni association to be called UST Alumni Australia (USTAA).
A UST alumni group has been long time coming. This time with the encouragement and endorsement of Ambassador Hellen …
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