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The Loboc Children Are Back

May 12th, 2018 · Comments Off on The Loboc Children Are Back

By Benjie de Ubago

 

They’re back!  The internationally world renowned Loboc Children’s Choir will be back in Australia to entertain us and give us the gift of music on June 23, 2018.

The Loboc chidlren rose from the ashes …

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Boracay – Paradise Lost

April 25th, 2018 · Comments Off on Boracay – Paradise Lost

by Deanna Tamayan

Boracay before it undergoes renovation.

Boracay before it undergoes renovation.

The Philippine Tourism was proud to have launched their “Bring Home a Friend” campaign in Sydney last November.  Tourism Attaché to Sydney, Norjamin de los Reyes even boasted at a Filipino community …

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Polistico Wows Loretans

April 25th, 2018 · Comments Off on Polistico Wows Loretans

The Golden Girls with the Golden Voice.

The Golden Girls with the Golden Voice.

February in the Philippines is a time to re-connect, reminisce and relive the moments of days gone by.  It is the season when most schools have their Homecomings and friends are reunited.

This …

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A New Year – Old Ways!

January 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on A New Year – Old Ways!

By Deanna Tamayan

 It’s a brand new year – 2018!  So here’s to another year! Here’s to another chance to recharge, revive…. better yet, reboot!

As ‘Auld Land Syne’ hits the airwaves as the clock strikes 12, a deep sense

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Philippine Tamaraws Score Double Victory in Thailand

December 20th, 2017 · Comments Off on Philippine Tamaraws Score Double Victory in Thailand

The winning Tamaraws!

The winning Tamaraws!

 The Philippines National Rugby League (PNRL) national team, The Tamaraws travelled to Thailand last November 2017 and showed their might at the “Gathering of Rugby XIII Nations Tournament in Thailand and ended with a double victory against …

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Are Fiestas Fizzling Out?

December 20th, 2017 · Comments Off on Are Fiestas Fizzling Out?

By Deanna Tamayan

In the Philippines, Fiestas are usually attached to a religious celebration which usually coincides with the feast of the patron saint of the province or barrio.  This is usually followed by a religious ritual of some kind, …

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