Children Festival Sunday 26 June 2022 Pyrmont Bay Park Darling Harbour
Statement from the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Most Rev. Anthony Fisher
It is truly a dark day for New South Wales. I am deeply saddened that the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 has…
Call for solidarity versus return to power of Marcos family in the Philippines
SYDNEY – This morning, Filipinos around the world awoke to news that Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Junior, son of the…
Multicultural NSW Communication Awards
Media and marketing outlets across NSW can now nominate for the annual Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards. The awards cover 11…
Healthdirect makes essential COVID-19 advice available in different languages
National public health information and advice service, Healthdirect is releasing translated information and advice about managing COVID-19 symptoms into 15…
Covid 19 rapid antigen tests
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild, you should get tested as soon as possible. Knowing whether you have…
Seniors should be vigilant against scams
Senior Australians are being urged to stay vigilant against scams, as the total cost swindled from older consumers skyrockets to…
Victorian golfers win Interstate tournament
The State of Victoria jointly captained by Kelly Maglalang and Willy de Joya won the 28th FilAussie Interstate Friendship Golf…
Greetings from family of FilAm community leader Loida Lewis
Greetings from the family of FilAm community leader Mrs. Lioda Lewis of Chicago, U.S.A, and updates on her continuous travels…
Sa 80 taong kaarawan ng aking Minamahal
Maalaala mo pa kaya? Eto ang katagang namumutawi sa ating kaisipan kapag iniisip ang nakaraan. At lalo itong pinatamis sa…
Check to enrol or just enrol for the May 2022 Australian federal election
The federal election has been announced and all Australians must act now to ensure they are correctly enrolled to vote.…
W. Sydney post graduate Thomas Da Jose wins Westpac scholarship
University of Sydney postgraduate student Thomas Da Jose, co-founder of social enterprise Masy Consultants, has been awarded the Westpac Future…
Pagdiriwang ng “Linggo ng mga Senyor.”
SINULAT ni NARDS PURISIMA – Dito sa Australia ay laging ipinagdiriwang ang Linggo ng mga Senyor tuwing sasapit ang buwan ng…
Message from the Minister for Immigration and Multiculturalism Mr Hawke
My warmest greetings to our Muslim Australian community as you join with so many around the world in observing the…
Sydney Sonata Choir 2022 officers
BY DEMI ROBINSON – The Sydney Sonata Singers Inc is pleased inducted its new set of Officers, last Saturday 12th…
Time to step up vision for the Filipino community
(2022 PCC-NSW Officers L-R: Seated: A Bulseco, E Pogson, G Liston, Cesar Barolome, president; Demi Robinson, vice president, J Arranz,…
Two teams aspiring for leadership in PCC-NSW
( the last PCC Board and Officers before the pandemic) TWO TEAMS of Philippine community leaders are aspiring to lead…
Ed Tenorio takes Sydney Jokers Anniversary Cup
BY RIC DE VERA – The 29th Sydney Jokers Social Golf Club’s Anniversary Cup held on February 13, 2022 at…
Thanks to Filipino community
NSW Minister for Multiculturalism and Seniors Mr Mark Coure congratulated the Australian Filipio community in NSW for its staunch support…
Welcome return of tourists
Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from…
PABC statement on open pit mining in the Philippines
Officers of APBC the Sydney counterpart of PABC in Manila THE MANILA based Philippines Australia Business Council (PABC) released through…
Tula: “Minamahal kong Osei-San”
Sa pag-iibigan ni Dr. Jose Rizal at ni Osei-san Tula ni RADO GATCHALIAN – Minamahal kong O-Sei-San, Ang aking puso’t…
A clear choice in PH presidential election
Ed Escultura PHILIPPINE CORNER – FOR THE FIRST TIME, Filipinos have a clear choice in the coming Presidential elections. We…
Book: “Understanding Rizal”
Understanding Jose RizalRenato Perdon, PO Box 1267, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010Manila Prints Australia, $22.00Reviewed by Aila Lenard MANY historians have already…
Quora Digest: My Filipino mother says college academics in U.S. is easier than in the Philippines.
By Batholomeo James, Bangkok resident – Well, that is so true in some aspects. From my bachelor’s degree until my…
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…
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…
Community Languages for the future of NSW
BY MINISTER FOR MULTICULTURALISM MR MARK COURE – AS MANY of you know, I am passionate about our community language…
2022 TAFE fashion week collection
Korean-born Seung Il is one of five hand-picked designers who will be launching their collections at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week…
Celebrate World Day through “Halina sa Barangay” foodfest at Chatswood
Sydney civic leader and former United Nations official Zeny Edwards is inviting the Philippine community to join the commemoration of…