Twenty five years ago, the Filipino community was hopeful.  I, for one, was bursting with optimism and idealism.  There was a semblance of unity and the community seemed to be working as one.  At least, there was a dream. Sure, …

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From the rubbles of the earthquake that shook Bohol on October 2013, rise the Loboc Children’s Choir to sing of faith, goodwill and hope.  The Choir will be touring New Zealand (June 10-20) and Australia – Melbourne (June 21-28), Canberra …

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Saturday, 15 March, was the changing of the guards for the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW).  Jun RELUNIA had a convincing win with 23 votes;  Peralta and Collado tied with 14 votes.

Relunia’s win negates the notion that you …

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Tomorrow, Saturday 15 March is D-Day.  It’s election time for the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC).  The changing of the guards – we hope.  And the presidential candidates, Relunia, Peralta and Collado, the incumbent, are all out in …

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First there were none – and now there are three.  Despite much hesitation in taking the cajoles for the Philippine, Community Council of NSW (PCC), there are now three contenders for the PCC presidential seat for 2014.  Jun Relunia, …

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On 8 February 2014 at 4:40am Manila time (7.40am AEDT), exactly three months after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, the country will launch a global campaign expressing its gratitude to the world, having received an outpouring of support following …

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