(Dedicated to the memory of Apolinario Mabini in honour of his 150^th Birth Anniversary.)

Me and my friend, Jojo Mabini at the Mabini house in Nagtahan.

I knew of Mabini before I knew of Rizal.  I could write the …

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Philippine Independence Day celebrations are on the way. It’s that time of the year, when the humble Barong comes out on display.  Despite Sydney’s winter season, people will no doubt brave the weather to shiver and parade their colourful Barongs.…

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 It is said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.  This is so true for author, historian, archivist, Renato Perdon.  What some discard as old and torn documents, creased sepia photographs, Perdon delights in, as treasures to keep.

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Jun Relunia hit the road running and has released his plans as President of the Philippine Community Council of NSW.

At the induction of Officers, Relunia reiterated his “Love theme” – L (strong leadership), O (oneness in advocacy), V (vision …

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To commemorate the 150^th birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini on 23 July 2014, the Philippine Embassy in Canberra, in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) of the Philippines, has launched  “Mabini@150: Visual Arts Competition. …

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by Erick Elefante

Since their debut at the Cabramatta International 9s tournament in February 2012, the Philippines National Rugby League (PNRL) has been making Rugby League history.

The Tamaraws with Consul Marford Angeles in the centre.

 For their 3^rd…

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