Archives for the ‘Features’ Category

Tears For RJ Rosales

By Benjie • Dec 7th, 2011 • Category: Features

 

The news of the death of RJ Rosales spread faster than wildfire in cyberspace and the over pouring of grief from a community in disbelief has been heart wrenching to say the least.

 

RJ passed away at the prime of…



TFC - A Family Affair

By Benjie • Nov 28th, 2011 • Category: Features

 

ABS-CBN recently dished out their “Kapamilya” annual concert, proving once again that they really are in the “handog ng saya” business.  Now on its third year, TFC Live Down Under, was held this time in Sydney and Brisbane and was…



Artistic Delights

By Benjie • Nov 13th, 2011 • Category: Features

JUN VELASCO & ALBERT SANTIAGO, two Filipino artists of contrasting disciplines and generations made their mark with their recent mainstream exhibits to the delight of the art enthusiasts.  

 

JUN VELASCO, a mix of the old and new

On display recently at a Westpac Bank…



Soliman Launches Book on Bicol Region

By Benjie • Apr 21st, 2011 • Category: Features

Neria Soliman recently published her latest book that captures the essence of her beloved Bicol Region titled “Magayon, A Taste of Bicol…A Touch of Class”. 

Published by Manila Prints, the book includes a collection of delectible cuisine favorites of the region as…



Sidewalk Art in Chalk

By Benjie • Nov 8th, 2010 • Category: Features

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 place,…



Javellana - Designer Extraordinaire

By Benjie • Jun 6th, 2010 • Category: Features

Claudio Javellana - He’s the man behind the lavish costumes for the stage play “Her Son, Jose Rizal”. Each costume has been meticulously designed and stitched to depict Philippine fashion during the Spanish times.

Javellana is a master of his craft.  Having held countless…



Youth Thrive in Rizal Play

By Benjie • Jun 6th, 2010 • Category: Features

It’s a typical Saturday afternoon …or is it Sunday…and people are milling around the canteen yelling what in curious chatter handing plates piled with food they brought to share.  it’s not a party – and it’s not a picnic, though it seems…



Filipino Community Theatre Group Stages Life of Dr. Jose Rizal

By Benjie • Jun 5th, 2010 • Category: Features

Filipino Artists Collaboration, a community theatre group, has assembled a group of talented young individuals to stage the play, “Her Son, Jose Rizal.”

“Her Son, Jose Rizal” will be staged at Tom Mann theatre at Surry Hills from June 17-19 at…



The PCC Presidential Candidates

By Benjie • Feb 5th, 2010 • Category: Features

The much contested PCC election is to be held on Sunday, 7 February 2010 at Chester Hill.  In an effort to provide the community relevant information for the forthcoming PCC elections, a profile of each presidential candidate has been collected…



Lillian de los Reyes Twinkles At 60

By Benjie • Aug 5th, 2009 • Category: Features

Singing sensation, Lillian de los Reyes turned 60 in style last Sunday, 2 August at Burwood RSL Club, surrounded by family, friends and the Filipino community. 

 

With her definitive and distinctive long, lean legs, she stood with grace with no…