Archive for February, 2009

Almost Famous

By Benjie • Feb 15th, 2009 • Category: Features

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 in the…



Blacktown City Community Band Reaches New Heights

By Benjie • Feb 14th, 2009 • Category: Features

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…



Victorian Bushfire Appeal

By Benjie • Feb 11th, 2009 • Category: News

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 dig deep and…



Filipino Spray & Wipe Custom Gets Him Fired

By Benjie • Feb 11th, 2009 • Category: News

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"

 

 

According to Lendle…