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Entries from February 2009

Almost Famous

February 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Almost Famous

As temperatures soared outside, inside Pinoy Sentral, people were sweating in anticipation of the Philippine Community Council elections. And this year, it was hot, hot, hot! Presidential hopefuls, in one corner was Ronaldo Villaver for the white “CREW” team and …

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Blacktown City Community Band Reaches New Heights

February 14th, 2009 · Comments Off on Blacktown City Community Band Reaches New Heights

The Blacktown City Community Band (BCCB) is showing off. They’ve got rhythm – they’ve got the beat. This time, this group of musically talented youth are showing off.  And rightly so!  For music lovers, it’ll be a special treat.

 

The

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Victorian Bushfire Appeal

February 11th, 2009 · Comments Off on Victorian Bushfire Appeal

Newly elected President of the Philippine Community Council, Ronaldo Villaver, has reacted quickly in the light of the recent Australian disaster. Villaver  is calling on all Filipinos to extend their help for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

 

“We ask you to

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Filipino Spray & Wipe Custom Gets Him Fired

February 11th, 2009 · Comments Off on Filipino Spray & Wipe Custom Gets Him Fired

The Filipinos’ use of the humble “tabo” in the toilet has caused some stir in Townsville.

 Amador Bernabe, 43, was fired from work simply because he chose to sprinkle and splash – rather than wipe it.

Fired for using "tabo-tabo"

Fired for using "tabo-tabo"

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