Archives for the ‘News’ Category

Priest Can’t Say Mass

By Benjie • Feb 26th, 2011 • Category: Lead Story, News

Most Filipinos are devout Catholics and are predisposed to random acts of kindness.  Having been taught to keep our faith strong, we have the propensity to believe without questioning.   We are drawn automatically towards any seemingly benevolent deeds and wholeheartedly…



Conduct Unbecoming of GK Executive

By Benjie • Jan 26th, 2011 • Category: News

I would have preferred to be sitting on the dock of the bay but on 20 January, there I was in a dimly lit Street in Liverpool at Rashay’s Café awaiting the man of the hour, Mr. Luis Oquiñena, Executive…



Kapitbahayan Under Investigation

By Benjie • Jan 26th, 2011 • Category: News

A complaint has been lodged with the Common Equity of NSW against the Kapitbayan Cooperative as managed by Ruben Amores.

The complainant alleges unfair management practices and preferential treatment in the selection of its tenants especially for the Common Equity’s new…



FAME Adds New Chapter

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

The wheels are turning and the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) has established their first suburban chapter at Woodcroft, NSW. 

Carrying the flame for Woodcroft are the following officers: Federico Dagandan (Chairperson), George Gayagay (Vice-Chairperson), Delia Perez (Secretary), Carlo Villadiego (Treasurer),…



Christmas Cheers & Events

By Benjie • Nov 8th, 2010 • Category: Klub Korner, News

 The community circuit is abuzz as community groups prepare for their end-of year Yuletide celebrations. 

 ABS-CBN is staging a FREE entry Kapamilya Fiesta at the Grand Pavillion at Randwick Racecourse on 5 December from 4pm.  A must for those wanting to…



Mel & Joey Visit Sydney

By Benjie • Nov 8th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story, News

Two of Philippines’ entertainment icons, news broadcaster,  Mel (Tiangco) and comic  genius, Joey de Leon were in Sydney last week on a promotional tour.  The visit coincided with the  6th anniversary celebration of their top rating show “Mel & Joey” .

Ms.…



Victory for Kapitbahayan Tenant

By Benjie • Sep 27th, 2010 • Category: News

The once seemingly quiet Kapitbahayan Cooperative has recently been rocked by disputes.   

Dolores Amarille, a tenant of the Kapitbahayan Cooperative recently got her eviction notice overturned winning over Ruben Amores, President of Kapitbahayan Cooperative. 

Amarille was served with an eviction…



Panlilio To Grace Aguman Capampangan’s 20th Anniversary

By Benjie • Sep 27th, 2010 • Category: News

Aguman Capampangan of Australia Inc.  (ACAI) will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on 30 October 2010 at Blacktown RSL, Blacktown.

To assist in the anniversary celebrations, former Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio will be flying into Sydney to grace the occasion.

Former Governor Ed…



PCC-NSW Strengthens Community Position

By Benjie • Sep 24th, 2010 • Category: News

In an event decked with politicians and diplomats, the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) celebrated its 20th Anniversary last 11 September at Blacktown RSL Club.

Hosted by the 2010 Board of Directors, led by President Elsa Collado, it was a night…



FERDI FRANCISCO At The Helm of FAME - New Management

By Benjie • Sep 24th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story, News

Ferdi Francisco has been elected as Executive Director of the Filipino Australian Movement for Empowerment (FAME) and will lead the new management back on the road of empowerment . 

 

The new management with a two-year term of office is a mix…