By Benjie de Ubago

On October 6, 1965, the engines of a DC8 plane roared at Manila International Airport, taxied the tarmac, accelerated down the runway and Philippine Airlines (PAL) leaped to the skies making its inaugural flight to …

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by Marilie Bomediano

Prof Ambeth Ocampo presents the “Maps & Emergence of the Filipino Nation” lecture.

Renowned historian, author, professor and curator, Ambeth R. Ocampo delivered a lecture to a selected group of Filipinos in Sydney last 26 September …

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by Benjie de Ubago

In celebration of their 31st anniversary, the Banag Banag Association brought to life last 30 August 2025, the Spanish & Latin cultural influences to the Philippines.  The vibrant event was held at West HQ, Rooty …

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By Marilie Bomediano

At the recent R & B Dionela Concert, “The Grace World Tour” held at the Roundhouse, University of NSW, Kensington, Sydney, the event producer of Variant Productions (VRNT) simply stood out above the crowd.

The always inspiring,

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By Benjie de Ubago

He’s back!  The inimitable Raymond Lauchengco is back by popular demand.  And he’s taking you for a nostalgic trip back to 80s hitsville.  Fresh from his super successful 40^th Anniversary show in the Philippines, Raymond …

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by Marilie Bomediano

The heirs of the late Kevin Ernest Weldon AO, Australian publisher and philanthropist returned 17 earthenware artefacts to the National Museum of the Philippines during the turnover ceremony held last 30 May 2025 at the Bulwagang …

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