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FAME Honours MiG Ayesa

By Benjie • May 11th, 2012 • Category: Features

 

MiG Ayesa (aka Miguel Ayesa) was born in the Philippines, grew up in Australia and found his groove in music and theatre.  He is a singer, songwriter, actor and he exudes charm, wit and extraordinary  talent.  It is therefore befitting…



Mapua Gets New Rhythm

By Benjie • Apr 29th, 2012 • Category: Klub Korner

 

MAPUA alumni have always been known to excel in the fields of engineering, architecture, science and technology.  But at the recent Induction of officers at P-Noy Lounge, Blacktown on 28 April, the Mapua Alumni Australia boasted of their new found…



PCC-NSW Readies for Philippine Independence Day

By Benjie • Apr 26th, 2012 • Category: Klub Korner

The Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) will once again hold the official Philippine National Day Ball in celebration of the 114th Anniversary of Philippine Independence. This year, this annual prestigious event will be held on Tuesday, 12 June on Philippine…



The Naked Truth

By Benjie • Apr 26th, 2012 • Category: Grey Matter

Ouch they say!  Hit people with the naked truth and they convulse into mental spasms.  Their defenses instantaneously go up lying for their own protection or they quiver behind the sin of omission. Others sulk and have a little cry-cry to…



FAME Weaves A Little Magic

By Benjie • Apr 26th, 2012 • Category: News

The Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) will be celebrating their 4th year of existence weaving a little magic into their Gala Dinner Dance.

It’s a  Magic Night  and the magic starts at 7pm on Saturday 19 May 2012 at Concept…



PAMA Off On A Medical Mission

By Benjie • Apr 26th, 2012 • Category: News

While most people go on holidays to escape their everyday routines, the doctors from the Philippine Australian Medical Association (PAMA) do exactly the reverse.  Rather than slipping off their white coats and leaving them behind, they pack them along with…



Simply Unbelievable

By Benjie • Mar 19th, 2012 • Category: Grey Matter

 

It was the Bicol Inc’s turn to have their annual general meeting and elections.  The organization prides itself as moving the seat of power on a fair rotational basis among the Bicol provinces.  This year, after doing a complete round…



Children of Rizal

By Benjie • Mar 19th, 2012 • Category: Features

 

 

Photos by Bob Reyes.

Photos by Bob Reyes.

 In Dr. Jose Rizal’s own words, “The youth is the hope of our future.”    If he had been present at the Rizal Park’s Movement’s re-staging of  Leonor Orosa Goquingco’s “Her Son, Jose Rizal”, he would have indeed…



PCC-NSW Steps in the Right Direction

By Benjie • Mar 8th, 2012 • Category: Klub Korner

 

The Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW), under new management,  held its first community forum “Ugnayan” for the year and opened its doors to all members of the community.

With Atoy Sayas’ new style of leadership also comes a new vision…



Natividad Is New SAFSI President

By Benjie • Feb 23rd, 2012 • Category: Klub Korner

 

The Sydney Australian Filipino Seniors Inc (SAFSI) held their annual general meeting and elections last Sunday, 12 February at Marayong Community Hall, Marayong.

Starting off with prayers, anthem singing and an exercise routine, the elections were off and running.

Rose Natividad…