Philippine news

Melbourne Cabaret Festival presents 150 performers

pserenity — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:32:32 +0000

The 4th annual Melbourne Cabaret Festival will burst forth across the city in 16 venues with over 150 performers in over 60 cabaret shows from Wednesday 26 June until Sunday 7 July. Featuring eight overseas shows never before seen in Melbourne, the 2013 Melbourne Cabaret Festival has grown again to present Melbourne’sbiggest ever program of cabaret [...]

Melbourne Cabaret Festival presents 150 performers

Ross Manuel breaks silence

pserenity — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:37:30 +0000

Philippine news

Ross Manuel of the Philippine Fiesta Management Committee has finally broken his silence by issuing a statement to the Filipino community (read in this article). His Management Committee is condemning the action of the Concerned Members of the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria when the group took over the management of the PFVI and elected an [...]

Ross Manuel breaks silence

Philippines not discriminating gays

ggoryo — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:49:44 +0000

Philippine news

MANILA, June 9 (Xinhua) — The Philippine government is always pushing for equality, a senior government official said on Sunday after the Philippines was considered as one of the most gay- friendly countries in the world. “We’ve always pushed for equality and there’s no reason why even those in government shouldn’t be doing it,” Deputy [...]

Philippines not discriminating gays

Filoz Idol alumni return for fund raising concert

pserenity — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:02:41 +0000

Philippine news

By N.Elaine A. Valenzuela The Bridge Builders for Australasia, Inc. (BBFAI) is raising funds for a cause with the staging of FilOz Idol – The Champs – Best of the Best Showcase on 10 August 2013, 6pm, at the Grand Star Receptions, Grieve Parade, Altona (Melway Map Ref# 54 G1). Cost is $65 inclusive of a [...]

Filoz Idol alumni return for fund raising concert

Maturate, Twenteen Models 2013 proclaimed

pserenity — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:17:22 +0000

Philippine news

By Divine Basa Oh what a night! It was a full house. The venue was bursting with excitement and fun. Guests arrived dressed up in fashion and style. All Twenteen and Maturate Model candidates were stunning and divine. The 11 judges looked like models themselves on the night. As part of the program were special dance performances [...]

Maturate, Twenteen Models 2013 proclaimed

Free footy tickets contest

pserenity — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:42:30 +0000

Philippine news

Because Filipinos love footy, the Philippine Times and the AFL Multicultural Program are giving away FREE AFL tickets. 20 footy tickets up for grabs (Richmond, Collingwood,St. Kilda, Sydney Swans, Fremantle etc) Two tickets per winner/First come, first served See promo mechanics at the back page of Philippine Times June 2013 edition. Schedule of Games Schedule [...]

Free footy tickets contest

Ilonggo Association names Mother of the Year

pserenity — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:11:56 +0000

Philippine news

Nanay Lilia Bullo Garlito was named “Mother of the Year” during the recently-concluded Ilongo Association of Victoria Inc (IAVI) Mother’s Day Dinner Dance, held 11 May at the Grand Star Reception. Nanay Lilia, 85, has 14 children, 60 grandchildren, and 34 great grandchildren. She was recognised for her faith, smart and practical sense, simplicity, and [...]

Ilonggo Association names Mother of the Year

Tribute to Nanay Lilia Bullo Garlito, Mother of the Year

pserenity — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:14:04 +0000

Philippine news

As a famous saying goes “Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility”. On this context, everyone on this room would agree that Motherhood is both a challenge and a privilege. Tonight we will reflect on the story of one amazing woman who spent the [...]

Tribute to Nanay Lilia Bullo Garlito, Mother of the Year

Filo beauty editor honoured with Jasmine Award

pserenity — Tue, 28 May 2013 10:48:32 +0000

Philippine news

Mother journalist shares her pride By Lutgarda P Espiritu As a mother of two daughters, both of whom are forging their media career, I must feel so delighted and proud to have them. They have accomplished more than what I had done in my 20s. My oldest daughter Eleanor Marie Pendleton, the youngest beauty editor in Australia [...]

Filo beauty editor honoured with Jasmine Award

PAMA Doctors off for med mission in the Philippines

pserenity — Tue, 28 May 2013 09:31:02 +0000

Philippine news

By Benjie de Ubago The Philippine Australian Medical Association (PAMA) is scheduled to conduct its sixth annual medical mission to the Philippines from 9 to 14 June 2013. PAMA will offer dental and medical assistance in the 3rd class minicipalities of Sasmuan and Lubao, Pampanga and will be partnering with Aguman Capampangan Australia for the first [...]

PAMA Doctors off for med mission in the Philippines