By Benjie de Ubago

Finally – at long last – the much awaited the elections of the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) are upon us!  The date has been set for 20 February, 2022 at 3:00 pm although at …

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by Benjie de Ubago

Information technology has exploded and has made us closer to each other.  And yet, we remain distant!  We entered the world of social media where everybody has something to say.  And yet, no one is really …

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By Benjie de Ubago

It’s the season for giving and to celebrate their 40^th Anniversary, the Filipino Community Cooperative (FilCoop) turned their 40^th Anniversary celebration  into an afternoon of  gift-giving afternoon on 12 December 2021.  Christmas hampers were …

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Inspired by Philippine Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, a Thomasian herself, the wheels were set in motion for the establishment of University of Santo Tomas Alumni Australia.

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by Benjie de Ubago

In the hotly contested area of Blacktown, where majority of Filipinos reside, Labor took a big win at the December 4 local elections. Former Labor councilors got their seats back with a few surprises. Of the …

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By Benjie de Ubago

In a world of fake news and dubious community leaders, one stands out as a true community leader. Marissa Bala is one such community leader. She’s the ever demure, soft-spoken, branded with sincerity, compassion and genuineness …

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