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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By Deanna Tamayan

Unity!  There goes that word again.  Like a broken record, it keeps rearing its head up every now and again just to rattle us, and then it goes on hibernation again.  Unity has ever been so elusive …

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By Deanna Tamayan

PBA Legends at Perth.

For majority of Filipinos, only four categories of people exist. High on the list of “trustables” are those who belong to religious orders and whose mere presence guarantee miracles pinned with hopes of …

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by Deanna Tamayan

We all stand for the empowerment of the Filipino.  We all stand for the values that define us as a people as handed down by our forefathers.  We gather to stand proud for our Philippines and put …

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Do you know of any Filipino-Australian who has contributed much to the betterment of the Filipino community in Australia?  Would you know of any outstanding Filipino-Australian who has achieved beyond their wildest dreams?  The Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) …

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It’s all systems go for the Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA).  The 14^th National Conference is all set for 27-28-29 October 2016 in Toowoomba, Queensland.

It will be a time of cammaraderie and friendship.  It’ll be a time …

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