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Forex Comes To The Rescue

October 1st, 2009 · Comments Off on Forex Comes To The Rescue

Answering the call for relief aid to the Philippines, Forex Australia is donating 100 boxes for shipment of goods to Typhoon Ondoy victims.

 

Those who wish to send goods may drop off their donations/packages at the Forex Australia headquarters at

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Luzon Goes Under Water

September 29th, 2009 · Comments Off on Luzon Goes Under Water

Typhoon Ondoy passed through the Philippines leaving a devastation that hasn’t been seen in 40 years.  Torrential rains left Metro Manila and its surrounding regions submerged under water.

 

Cainta, Marikina, Taytay, Laguna and areas in the Calabarzon were ravage

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Remembering President Aquino

September 18th, 2009 · Comments Off on Remembering President Aquino

The Philippine Consulate in Sydney led the way in mourning the passing of former President Aquino with a Memorial Mass at the Consulate on the 3rd August 2009.  The Philippine Community Council of NSW organized another community mass

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President Aquino Dies At 76

August 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off on President Aquino Dies At 76

 

 

 

NEWS FLASH

A Memorial Mass for the Filipino Community in Sydney will be held on August 9 at 11am at Mary Immaculate Parish Church, Mimosa Road and Restwell Road, Bossley Park. The mass will be officiated by Father Nards Mercene. 

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Consulate Campaigns For Dual Citizenship

July 31st, 2009 · Comments Off on Consulate Campaigns For Dual Citizenship

The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney is conducting forums with Filipino communities across New South Wales to promote the Dual Citizenship program, which allows Filipino-Australians to regain their Philippine citizenship without affecting their Australian citizenship.

                                                         

Since Dual Citizenship was introduced

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Definitely, Maybe

July 31st, 2009 · Comments Off on Definitely, Maybe

 

Remember growing up hearing the line – ‘Don’t speak until you are spoken too’?  It was (still is) the ultimate catch phrase of anyone who demanded respect.    As a consequence of the constant repetition of this phrase whilst growing up,

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