My hometown and the troublesome Huks
Sipocot and the troublesome HuksBy Renato Perdon, Sydney, Australian Connection (From Renato Perdon collection of historical writings) WITH the forthcoming…
Student and Working Holiday Maker visa holders
Australia will isue a series of visa measures to provide an incentive for fully vaccinated Student and Working Holiday Maker…
“Is Manila really bad as locals say?”
Reporting in the blog Quora.com, a foreigner who spent six months in Manila revealed what generally Filipino natives themselves think…
Childhood in rebel infested area in the Philippines
Researching my family tree brought back memories of my childhood, a happy one, but marred by the same NPA problems…
Book on Filipino Pioneers and Achievers in Australia
To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Philippine Australian Relations last year, Benjie de Ubago released her latest offering to the…
PH Ambassador dela Vega at launch of Brothers Burger in Penrith
Story release from Philippine Embassy 14 December 2021, CANBERRA – Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La…
Rizal bust installed at Philippine Embassy in Canberra
(Story from Philippine Embassy Web Site)- 04 January 2022, CANBERRA – H.E. Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, Philippine Ambassador…
Philippine “Barong” for men
From Renato Perdon collection of historical writings The Philippine ‘barong’ for men’By Renato Perdon, Sydney, Australia OVERSEAS , the ethnicity…
Melchora Aquino, frontliner during Philippine revolution
From Renato Perdon’s collection of historical writing. Melchora Aquino also known as Tandang Sora was born 6 January 1812, written…
Australiawide guidelines on Covid-19 tests
Australian Prime Minister recent;ly announced guidelines agreed to by the Australian National Cabinet with members including Prime Minister Scott Morrison,…
Rizal’s sense of humour- Part 2
(From Renato Perdon’s collection of historical writings) ‘It is not mere humour,’ said Fr. Miguel A. Bernard, the late Rizalist…
Rizal’s Sense of Humour – Part 1
From Renato Perdon collection of historical writings ONE OF THE national traits that helped Filipinos survive national crises is the…
Released PADER donations for Typhoon Odette victims
The Philippine Community Council of New South Wales (PCC-NSW) through its president Mr Alric Bulseco reported the list of recipients…
Mga gawain sa buwan ng Disyembre 2021
SINULAT NI NARDS PURISIMA SALAMAT sa ibat-ibang local government council sa pagpaphalaga nil sa mga senyor. Dumalo ang mga senyor…
Filcom bodies set to help Odette victims
Philippine community organisations in Sydney have started initiatives to help victims of super typhoon Odette that hit Visayas and parts…
C h r i s t m a s G r e e t i n g s
Maligayang Pasko from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center -Sydney! The hopes and fears of all the years were met…
Political Comments
BY FELIX ORCULLO – Free Assange The contrast between the news items in a recent issue of Sydney Morning Herald:…
PM Morrison thanks support from many including multicultural community
2021 has been an extraordinary year. Australians have been challenged in many ways, but we’ve also risen to those challenges.…
UST Alumni Australia Comes Alive Down Under
It’s been a long time coming! At long last, a UST Alumni Australia (USTAA) has been officially established. Inspired by…
Birds of the same feathers
BY GREG CASTILLA – Dateline Seattle: Birds of the Same Feather Flock Together – Bicol Mail – December 9, 2021…
UPAAA-NSW is proud of its Magna Cum Laude Scholar
External Vice President Carmela Brion of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Australia – NSW Chapter (UPAAA-NSW) got…
Leni
Dateline Seattle: Leni Bicol Mail – September 30, 2021 Forget everything that paid trolls are saying about Vice President Leni…
Wanted -Prod Asst; Bilingual Support Worker, Cleaner, carer Sydney area
PCC-NSW President Alric Bulseco received a letter from Ms Carmen Garcia, President of Filipino Commnities Council (FILCCA), regarding job vacany…
Venturing to photography business for “family flexibility”
Philippine community leader Mr Jun Relunia is happy of the achievement of his niece Nina Gahdia as an award winning…
Fil-Aussie handballer celebrates team’s win in Bundesliga
There is a big buzz going around in the community’s social media with great joy and pride. Bevan Calvert, Fil-Aus…
New book “MAGI – Things That Matter Most in Life” by Greg Castilla
Quezon City-based LJ Graphics and Literacy Exponent will print the book MAGIS – THINGS THAT MATTERS MOST IN LIFE, by…
Ed Monteiro grabs 23rd Knights golf tournament
BY RIC DE VERA – Ed Montero from St Mary’s and member of several Filipino social golf clubs won the…
Flooding ethnic media with press releases without advertising
BY NONOY PERDON – Australia’s ethnic media outlets are complaining of publishing tons of media releases without accompanying ads. It…
“Ang Kalatas” newsmagazine retires
ANG Kalatas newsmagazine officially announced its closure after 10 years of publication at a ‘Tribute’ and presentation lunch on Sunday,…
Philippine Cricket Association Prepares for 2021 season
BY JONATHAN HILL – Founded in 1999 with the intention of promoting and growing the sport of cricket in the…
Fil-Aus Handball Star Receives Accolades
Bevan Calvert, the celebrated handball player of the Fil-Aus community and the Australian handball family has realised his dream in…
Rommel Gaerlan bags 2nd AKRHO Invitational golf trophy
BY RIC DE VERA – Golf aficionado and member of various Filipino Social golf clubs Mr Rommel Gaerlan from Rooty…
“The Life and Times of the Perdon Family” book : A Family Journey
BY AILA LENARD – The book,“Perdon Family: A Journey”* is Renato Perdon’s 11th publication. I have read most of his books.…
PH VP Leni Robredo Captures the heart of Filipino expatriates in Sydney
October 19, 2019 – BY NONOY PERDON – Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo captured the heart of many Filipino expatriates…
Enjoy a summer of island hopping in Caramoan, Philippines
Have fun in summertime in the Philippines. Take a trip and see the beauty of the Caramoan Peninsula in Camarines…
I am among many Filipinos with Chinese ancestry
At no other time in the life of modern day Filipinos does the love-hate feeling toward the Chinese people are…
Handy and slim book on Philippine History
Ideal Gift to friends on many occasions. Handy and slim book on Philippine History “Footnotes on Philippine History” by Renato…
Isko Moreno Domagoso – looking for a lasting hero
MANILA has found its new hero. The lengthy downturn and feared urban blight of the Philippines’ former centre of commerce…
Emerging tennis ace Lizette Cabrera
By Marco Selorio FB @marcoandreselorio Australia has found a future star in the making. Filipina-Australian tennis sensation Lizette Cabrera is…
Enjoy a summer of island hopping in Caramoan Peninsula in the Philippines
Have fun in summertime in the Philippines. Take a trip and see the beauty of the Caramoan Peninsula in Camarines…
Senior golfers KSSG hosts charity golf for typhoon Odette victims in PH
BY RIC DE VERA – The Kalabaw Super Senior Golfers (KSSG) held a Chari-Tee golf tournament for the victims of…
Rommy Gaerlan wins 2021 RDV Golf Cup
BY RIC DE VERA – Rommel Gaerlan from Rooty Hill and member of various Filipino Social golf clubs won the…
So much to thank for
Dateline Seattle: So Much to Thank ForBicol Mail – 1/13/2022 IT”S 2022 and I have so much to thank for.While…