It’s all women in the Filipino Communities Council of Australia Inc (FILCCA). The women board members were elected last 30 October 2021 which was live streamed via zoom.  The originally intended elections were planned to coincide with the traditional FILCCA …

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Inspired by Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, a Thomasian herself, the wheels were set in motion for the establishment of University of Santo Tomas Alumni Australia.

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By Benjie de Ubago

In a world of fake news and dubious community leaders, one stands out as a true community leader. Marissa Bala is one such community leader. She’s the ever demure, soft-spoken, branded with sincerity, compassion and genuineness …

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By Benjie de Ubago

Miguel Castro is a master storyteller.  First,  he told his stories on stage by his acting. Then he sang of stories of love wrapped with emotions that made you  tingle. Then, he expressed his thoughts on …

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By Benjie de Ubago

For Mitchell Ramas, his interest in basketball is over and beyond hard-court passion.  It’s passion with a purpose!  He’s given the youth of Western Sydney new aspirations and directions. 

Inspired from an early age by his …

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It’s always been a hunt for Philippine Food products. Now, the taste of the Philippines is available in mainstream retail stores in Australia.

According to the Department of Trade and Industry through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) Filipino …

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