Gone are the days when the use of chalk was limited to classroom blackboards and  on pavements outlining hopscotch games on pavements.  Artists have been chalking it out in pavements around the world proving that art can be done any …

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The wheels are turning and the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) has established their first suburban chapter at Woodcroft, NSW. 

Carrying the flame for Woodcroft are the following officers: Federico Dagandan (Chairperson), George Gayagay (Vice-Chairperson), Delia Perez (Secretary), Carlo …

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 The community circuit is abuzz as community groups prepare for their end-of year Yuletide celebrations. 

 ABS-CBN is staging a FREE entry “Kapamilya Fiesta” at the Grand Pavillion at Randwick Racecourse on 5 December from 4pm.  A must for …

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Two of Philippines’ entertainment icons, news broadcaster,  Mel (Tiangco) and comic  genius, Joey de Leon were in Sydney last week on a promotional tour.  The visit coincided with the  6^th anniversary celebration of their top rating show “Mel & …

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I recently received on the email trail a photo of a billboard of a Filipino business offering “Paki” services – or running errands at a price.  It highlighted the Filipino ingenuity. It amused me no end and it definitely tickled …

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