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Entries from March 2013

Harmony Day

March 21st, 2013 · Comments Off on Harmony Day

The Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello invites everyone in NSW to celebrate Harmony Day 2013 – a day of cultural respect for every person in the state.

“This is a day to be thankful for our diverse community, …

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Tags: General

Belonging

March 17th, 2013 · Comments Off on Belonging

At the end of the movie “Beaches”, the main character Richard, played by Leonardo de Carpio delivers his last thought provoking lines: “I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it’s not some place you can look

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Tags: Grey Matter

Sayas Hands Over Presidency to Collado

March 17th, 2013 · Comments Off on Sayas Hands Over Presidency to Collado

In a surprising but humbling gesture, Atoy Sayas relinquished his right to contest for the Philippine Community Council’s (PCC-NSW) presidential seat in favour of Elsa Collado.

According to Mr. Sayas, “The tie clearly shows that the community is divided.  I …

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Tags: News

Community Raises $12,000 for PADER Charity

March 17th, 2013 · Comments Off on Community Raises $12,000 for PADER Charity

It was a mega-musical extravaganza with some of the very best Filipino entertainers together at Blacktown RSL last 3 March, performing for the Philippine Community Council of NSW’s PADER “Help” Charity Event. 

 

Rod Dingle along with co-host, Susie Smithers…

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Tags: News