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Celebrating cultural diversity
at the Premier’s Gala event
Maria Smith
The Palladium at Crown
witnessed the gathering of
around 1,500 guests representing various ethnic
communities and cultural
groups in Victoria at the
Premier’s Gala Dinner on
15 March. This significant
event hosted by the Victorian
Multicultural Commission
(VMC) marks the beginning
of Melbourne’s Cultural Diversity Week.
“Our diversity is our asset,” VMC Chairperson Chin
Tan reiterated in his opening
speech, reflecting Australia’s
dynamic global environment with over a quarter of
our citizens born overseas
and speaking around 200
languages.
The Victorian Premier
Hon. Dr Denis Napthine
also encouraged everyone
“to celebrate multiculturalism as it adds value to
our society” and that we
must take advantage of the
great opportunity offered by
the diverse knowledge and
skills of professionals and
businessmen coming from
all over the world.
Victorian Opposition
Leader Minister Daniel
Andrews also believes in
promoting multiculturalism,
emphasising that it goes
beyond politics, and that
there is strength for future
opportunities coming from
different places for a better
Australia.
On the other hand, retiring
Multicultural Affairs and
Citizenship Minister Nicholas Kotsiras has described
Australia as a nation “with
a rich indigenous history”
with its strength reflected
on the richness of its diverse
group of migrants. He affirms
that multiculturalism is “an
example of how our differences can make a difference
to a nation”.
The Premier’s Gala event
was a truly enriching experience with emcee, AustralianItalian comedian Joe Avati
entertaining guests with
his spontaneous cracking
of ethnic Italian jokes. The
Brimbank Multicultural
Choir opened the celebration
with the meaningful and
highly appropriate song “We
Are Australians” followed
by exotic performances by
the Aboriginal Yirrmal and
Yolngu Boys, the sounds
of Polynesia, the Sudanese
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cuisines expected from the
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was certainly no shortage of
excitement especially with
the Victorian Premier posing
to an endless photo shoot
after acknowledging the
multiple and amazing talents
of various ethnic participants
celebrating Victoria’s cultural
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Fly high, Mama Edith!
at her mid-70s.
In the community, she
was a well-respected figure. Aside from putting
up the Philippine House,
she founded the Goulburn
Valley Organ Club and
the Filipino -Australian
Friends Association. She
taught music therapy and
later formed the Goulburn
Valley MultiCultural Youth
Singing Bell Choir. In the
early ’80s, she was remembered to have supported
newly-arrived immigrants,
to which former colleague
in the association Bill
remarked, “She was an
inspirational friend and
adviser for many Filipino
women here. She was a
contact and a mother to
them.’’
Other accolades she received include Centenary
Medal from the Australian
Government, Face of Australia for which award
her face appeared in a
series of stamps minted by
the Australian Post, and
Victoria’s Senior Australian
of the Year.
Her book, The Sky is the
Limit, echoes the kind
of life that she lived—
adventurous, daring, and
w i t h o u t l i m i t a t i o n . To
commemorate her 70 th ,
75th and 80th birthday, she
skydived from 10,000 feet.
Even at a “late” age, she
For this issue, we would
like to pay tribute to a
beloved and esteemed colleague who recently passed
on. Edith Dizon-Fitzsimmon, a contributor of The
Philippine Times in the late
‘90s and early 2000s, was
the legend in the Philippine
migration story in Australia. Widowed early, she left
the Philippines with her six
children during the Marcos
era for Australia where she
worked as public relations
officer for the Mission of
St. James and St. John in
Melbourne. She remarried in 1973 and moved to
Shepparton with husband
Radio Australia employee
Ray Fitzsimmons. There the
couple realized her dream
to put up the Philippine
House, which housed some
Philippine artifacts.
Her reputation preceded
her. She was an accomplished musician, music
teacher, a pilot (the first
female pilot in the Philippines!), and a supporter
of migrants, especially
women. Her alma mater,
Central Philippine University, named her a distinguished Centralian. She
was also named outstanding alumna by the Texas
Western University, where
she took up her master’s
degree in music therapy
even while she was already
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Mama Edith jumps from 8,000 feet in a tandem skydive for her 75th birthday in
1992. The photo is a reproduction from her book The Sky is the Limit.
ventured into academe
and pit mental sharpness,
memory with perhaps
younger classmates. Much
later during the last years
of her life, she shared her
music with the retirees of
Shepparton. And while
she was still a contributor
to the Philippine Times,
she suffered from partial
blindness. But this did
not deter her from sharing
stories. As a matter of fact,
she found a way around
her condition by having a
special software installed
to her computer.
Many would have lost the
courage to do the things she
did. But she was unfazed
despite her age, gender,
and her immigrant status to
accomplish her dreams or
climb the stepping stones
to them. If there’s one thing
we should learn from Mama
Edith’s life is that every
day should be a celebration of one’s gifts and that
these gifts are meant to be
shared. Her generosity with
her music, with her helping
hand, and with her time
and attention all merited
the respect and admiration
of people whose lives she
touched.
Mama Edith, thank you
for the gift of your life, the
breath of inspiration, and
the example of faith and
courage. Yours was a life
well-lived, perhaps like
a flight that goes through
turbulence but makes a
slow, safe landing. Mama
Edith, you have surely
earned your mileage points
in heaven and grew your
wings as an angel now
hovering over all of us.
(Editor’s note: Some information
were drawn from the website of
C e n t r a l P h i l i p p i n e U n i v e r s i t y,
Shepparton News, and article
written by son Dennis Dizon).
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Filipino stars shine at the Circus
They got together during
the Entertainment Extravaganza for the Philippines, a
fundraiser that raised over
$5355 for relief work in the
Philippines last year.
Since then, event organiser
and choreographer, Gary Lee
(originally from Malaysia) has
worked closely with Filipino
superstars Czarina Lapus and
Rina Benedictos on countless
projects and events across
Victoria. All three are passionate in their art, and enjoy
pursuing projects that aim to
make a difference.
On 27 March 2014, the trio
got back together to celebrate
Melbourne’s cultural diversity
and to celebrate the presence
of international students in
Australia.
A Night at the Circus ws a
free event (organised by the
City of Melbourne, Australian
Federation of International
Students and Salvation Army
Left to right: Rina Benedictos, Gary Lee
and Czarina Lapus
– The Couch) to welcome
new international students
to the world’s most liveable
city, Melbourne. There are
currently over 3,778 students
from the Philippines studying
in Australia.
Rina Benedictos has over
two decades of memorable
performances, playing her
first role at the age of 10 as
‘Annie’. She is a classical
singer and stage actress who
trained at the University of
the Philippines (UP) College of Music, Yamaha Music
School and the Australian
National University (ANU)
Open School of Music. Recently, Rina played the role of
the feisty black-market queen
and islander ‘Bloody Mary’
in South Pacific, followed by
her portrayal of a sultry bar
girl in the sell-out season of
Miss Saigon. Passionately dedicated to
her music, singer/songwriter
Czarina aims to inspire. A
multi-talented mother of two,
she is also a published children’s author. With support
from her family, Czarina also
continues her work as an extra
model for photo shoots, commercials and TV shows, most
recently landing a ‘bit-part’
role in the INXS tele-movie
‘Never Tear us Apart’. The night also featured a
fashion runway presenting a
quirky fashion display from
Melbourne-based designers
Black Sunshine Clothing,
Von Chibi and Cherry Pie
Millinery.
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A face of courage, vision and hope
Dennis Dizon
How do you commemorate
the life of Edith Dizon -Fitzsimmons? “She is just an
incredible person and has
had such an incredible life,”
said r Stuart said as he made
a film for the Central Philippine University campus
station. Mrs Edith DizonFitzsimmons was highly
respected for helping forge
links between Australia and
the Philippines.
She worked to establish the
Philippine House, founded
the Goulburn Valley Organ
Club, the Filipino-Australian
Friends Association and the
Goulburn Valley Multicultural Youth Singing Bell
Choir.
A centenary medal to
commemorate the federation of Australia medal was
awarded to Edith Dizon
-Fitzsimmons. Edith was
given several awards by past
Philippine Presidents.
She was posted as a Face
of Australia, one of a series of
stamps by Australia post to
mark the turn of the century
in 2000.
Her book, The Sky is the
Limit, expounds her belief
that there are no boundaries
in life. To celebrate her 80th
birthday she made her jump
from 10,000 feet. She took
to the skies in memory of a
beloved son who shared her
love of flying.
During her 25 years as
a pilot she was the Philippines’s first female flyer
and in 1958 was one of five
women to fly across the
United States as part of the
Amelia Earhart program.
A widowed mother and
her five Children left a politically volatile Philippines
for Australia in 1970. In
Australia, she became the
public relations officer for
the Mission of St. James and
St. John.
She also became the organist at St.James Cathedral in
West Melbourne and played
concerts to raise money for
the mission.
She moved to Shepparton
in 1973 after she met her
late second husband while
performing at the Town
Hall. Together they realised
her dream of a Philippines
House and recognised for its
collection of unique artifacts
and other treasures.
Mrs. Dizon-Fitzsimmons
travelled the world, performing concerts, teaching and
lecturing in music therapy.
In her final years, she
shared her music with the
other residents of the Shepparton retirement village.
(Editor’s note: The Philippine born
music teacher and music therapist,
journalist and former pilot Mrs DizonFitzsimmon, also former writer of
The Philippine Times, passed away
15 March 2014 aged 91. Her funeral
service was held on 24 March 2014
at Wesley Uniting Church 136 Maude
St. Shepparton at 1 pm.)
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Life
RYAN PERDIO
Vincent and Ben
Vincent*, 40, and Ben*, 45,
are a Filipino couple who
have been together for more
than 10 years. Aside from a
handful of people, both are
still in the closet with their
sexuality and relationship,
even from their families.
Vincent and Ben talk about
forging and navigating the
complexities of their special
kind of relationship.
How did you meet?
VINCENT: Ben was one
of the support staff at a personal development course
I took. The relationship
developed as I began talking
about my personal life–the
past, the present and the
future. Ben started sharing
his stories with me too.
There was such a relaxed
and comfortable sense in
being with each other: lots of
laughter, good conversation,
and a lightness that seemed
“right”. Ben and I seemed
like friends from long ago,
yet we had only just met. I
guess it’s that inner knowing that this relationship
was meant to be. When
the course ended, we kept
in touch and started seeing each other on a regular
basis.
Was it a conscious decision to “stay in the closet”?
BEN: I suppose it was not
completely intended to be
“in the closet”. But as time
went on, it became harder to
tell friends and colleagues
since we had not been up
front from the start. It seems
to not be an issue for us with
newer acquaintances and
friends, and we enjoy the
freedom experienced when
with them. So the embarrassing side with older friends is
not so much that “I am gay”,
but rather, “I neglected to
tell you I was gay all these
years later after a seeming
open/honest relationship”.
I suppose I should just get
over it! Concerning family,
well, it’s awkward since
they live in another country
(I’m an immigrant here).
And they have voiced their
views openly. I just can’t
be bothered with having to
justify myself to them. They
haven’t asked. If they did,
I’m quite certain I would be
honest.
How does this affect your
relationship?
V: There were lots of lies
involved. There was a time
that we had to use different
addresses even though we
were already living together.
There was also a time when I
had to think of changing my
superannuation beneficiary
because my superannuation
company did not recognise
same sex relationships. Also
sometimes I envy other
couples who can show their
affection towards each other
publicly and without minding the people around them.
These are challenges and
complexities, but I think
there is also a healthy side to
our relationship as we give
100% focus to one another
when we are alone.
B: I suppose the lies become difficult when trying
to remember who knows and
who doesn’t. Then there’s
the possibility of being
“found out” – though I’ll
deal with it when it happens
and probably be relieved.
So you probably wonder,
“why not just get it over
with?” There’s a major block
which needs counselling.
Shame? Catholic guilt? I
don’t know…
who may have a problem,
it’s their loss. I suppose it’s
when it comes to family…
that’s a hard one and I’m not
sure what would happen.
That’s sad, isn’t it?
What do you envisage in the
future for you as a couple?
V: We are not planning to
get married and not planning
to have kids. Everything‘s
fine. Just pay the mortgage.
Maybe more holidays, including a cruise! But generally, just enjoy life.
*Names changed.
For comments or feedback, email
r.perdio@yahoo.com.
Do you think that those who
aren’t supposed to know
already do?
V: My mum thinks Ben
is my best friend; an older
brother! I don’t think she
needs to know. But I do think
that my sisters know already
though we don’t talk about it.
I think they are okay about it
as they like Ben. As for Ben’s
family, I only exist as his
housemate; they don’t even
know my name! I keep joking
with Ben that I will have a
big problem when he dies as
I will have to explain to his
family why I am crying at his
wake and funeral!
B: Interesting that Vincent
thinks I’m going to die first!
Anyway, my family is on
the other side of the world,
and don’t seem too interested in my personal life.
So it just doesn’t come up.
A lot of friends just seem to
know even if we don’t say it
outright, and it seems okay.
I’m not fussed one way or
another. My work colleagues
are different. Because I never
mention much about my personal life, they assume I am
straight, and after all these
years, it seems awkward to
have to “set them straight”.
What changes have you
noticed in other people’s
attitude towards your relationship and sexuality over
the course of time?
V: Since only a handful
knows, I haven’t really noticed “other people”. But I
have noticed a change in
our attitude towards our relationship. We are somehow
freer and more relaxed as
we start to have friends who
know about our relationship.
Before, we had a completely
separate set of friends.
B: People who know us
genuinely like us (what’s
not to like?!), so I cannot
imagine them thinking less
of us. Well, I say that about
the people I particularly
care about, and the others
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“Every cent raised goes
to the Philippines”– Bert Mom
More than $12,000 were
raised during the 4th Fresh
Water for All Charity Ball
2014 spearheaded by the
Rotary Club of Brimbank
Central. “Not a cent for
a commission but every
cent raised here goes to the
Philippines,” said Bert Mom,
President of the Rotary Club
of Brimbank Central to the
nearly 400 supporters and
guests who attended the
annual fundraising held last
22 March 2014 at Grand Star
Receptions in Altona. The
annual fundraising is part
of the Brimbank Rotary’s
ongoing commitment to
help communities in the
Philippines.
“The project this year will
be in Barangay Lanit, Iloilo
which is a reclaimed river
area. Water is to be pumped
into four tanks in the Barangay and then filtered through
Skyhydrants so tanks will
have clean drinking water.
The total cost of this project is around $20,000. We
are able to once again do
this with a Rotary District
matching grant,” Bert told
The Philippine Times. A
cash donation of $7,000 was
already sent to help feed the
people of Bayas Island.
Also present at the event
was Philip Co, President
of Rotary Club of Metro
Iloilo who reported about
the distribution of goods in
the areas where victims of
Typhoon Haiyan were badly
affected. In recent months, a
group of Rotarians and their
partners and members of
the Ilonggo Association of
Victoria personally collected
and packed clothes, tools,
kitchenware, non-perishable
food and other items which
were sent to the Rotary Club
of Metro Iloilo through Philippine Red Cross.
The Brimbank Rotary
has ongoing projects in the
Philippines ranging from
distribution of water filters,
sending books and school
kits to children in various
depressed and flood-affected
areas. These are all part of
their charity missions in
2011 in Surigao Del Norte
in Mindanao, in 2012 in
Pampanga and this year in
Barangay Lanit and Camilig,
Iloilo.
Entertainers of the night
were Sabrina Araya and
Alyssa Limbo who provided
a couple of songs. There
were also a lot dancing and
drawing of raffle prizes.
Bert said next year’s function is on 21 March 2015 and
they will give details of the
event as it approaches.
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My Manila
NEK-TI TALAGA ANG EF-BI
Manila: Love it or leave it
Asther Bascuna-Creo
My first recollection of
encountering a young street
beggar was also my first
memory of visiting Manila.
My parents had brought
me with them to visit an
aunt and I was all alone in
the backseat of the old red
Gemini.
On that humid afternoon, Manila made a huge
impression on me. I guess
you can say it was the start
of a hate-love relationship.
But on that day, I found Manila to be exciting--noisy,
busy and risky! Cars and
jeepneys shared the roads
with people, who weaved
in and out of traffic as if
dancing the tinikling!
When the lights turned
red, people went to the
middle of the street to approach cars to sell some
food or the daily paper. A
little child about my age
approached my side of
the backseat window and
thrust a hand to my face.
I remember feeling confused: I was a child myself,
no more than five, and still
totally dependent on my
parents, while that little
child was already looking
after his own survival.
Fast forward many, many
years and I enrolled in
my first year in one of
the universities in Manila.
The campus was right in
Padre Faura just a few steps
away from the clubs and
brothels. We were careful to keep to our end of
the street, but even then
Emmanuel I. Derecho
I
Nabago na nga itong takbo ng mundo,
Mula ng mauso itong feysbuk na ito,
Para nitong ginawang magkakalapit ang mga tao,
Bawat himutok, bawat tuwa para bang naririnig mo.
II
Kaibigang matagal mo ng hinahanting,
Dito mo lang pala muling makakapiling,
Kahit pagmumukha ng isa’t isa ay di na halos ma-imagine,
Otomatik bumabalik pagtitinginang nabimbin.
III
Naging mahalaga din ito sa mga taong nag-iisa,
Feeling nila ay parati rin sila na me kasama,
Tumatawa, naiinis, nagugulat, naiiyak pa,
Lahat na yata ng emosyon dito ay nailalabas niya.
IV
Pero kwidaw ka naman at dito ay huwag lubusang magsaya,
Dahil tungkol dito ay may nag-aaway na mga mag-asawa,
Dating kasintahan na tinakbuhan o kaya ay nawalay siya,
Sa mundong ito ay para bagang mababalik ang dating saya.
V
Dito ay maraming mga taong laging napupuyat,
Lumalaki ang eye bag at mukhang namamayat,
Pero kahit pa nanlalata at sa tingin mo ay may sinat,
Sa harap ng computer mga mata ay dilat na dilat.
we were not immune to
the salacious behaviour of
some passersby.
Fresh out of a suburban
high school, thrown into
the confusing streets of
Manila and forced to take
public transport…my first
year was one confusing
mess. As the then student
regent of my college said
during my freshman orientation, ‘This is the real
world.’ And so it was.
However, by then I had
not yet developed an appreciation for Manila and just
thought it as one stinking
mess. I concocted a plan
to shift courses and move
to the more leafy campus
in Diliman, Quezon City,
where I was to secure my
Journalism degree. I was
happy in this big campus.
Once I got on campus I only
Photos by Anthony Sese II
(anthonyseseii@yahoo.com)
had to worry about the Ikot
(and later Toki) jeepney
going around to bring us
to the different buildings
for our classes.
However, Diliman also
didn’t shelter us from harsh
realities. In true UP form,
we would have farmers,
fisherfolk, unionists coming to talk to us about the
pressing issues of the times.
And there were plenty
of opportunities for students to leave the safety
of campus and join rallies.
My journalism professors
would encourage us to
chase the news on the
streets and to learn from
life outside the campus.
It was the beginning of
my indoctrination into a
different way of thinking
and of a different perspective of reality. It seems I had
transferred from Manila
to Diliman to learn about
life.
It was inevitable that after all that freedom and free
thinking that accompanied
my university days I would
find my first employment
in Makati rather dull.
It was during an LRT
ride down Taft Avenue with
my bird’s eye view of Manila’s traffic, squalor, pollution as well as of beautiful
architecture and historic
landmarks, when I found
myself saying, ‘Someday I
will be back in Manila.’
Those words proved
prophetic. I was able to
get employment in one of
the Philam companies and
for more than five years
walked in and out of the
offices in the stately Philam
Building along UN Avenue.
Even now I catch my breath
remembering this beautiful
building. It is beautiful not
in the way that the modern
buildings in Makati are, but
grand and graceful like a
lady in all her fine baro’t
saya fanning herself with
her abañiko.
Part of its appeal of
course was its location:
the old Holiday Inn in
front whose little coffee
shop offered delectable
cheese danish and became
our mid-afternoon escape
from our desks; a choice of
restaurants offering dishes
that range from fast food
fare to Chinese favourites
to roasts; Sionil Jose’s
Solidaridad bookshop at
Padre Faura; and nearby
Roxas Boulevard with the
stunning bay views.
Luneta, Manila Hotel
and the nearby Intramuros
all contribute to the soul of
the city, and having Malacañang, the Supreme Courts,
and newspaper offices all
ensure a lot of action going
on in the streets.
It took me awhile but
I had finally understood
Manila.
Just before leaving Manila for good, I had another
encounter with young street
kids. This time I was inside
an airconditioned taxi, and
I saw the whole scene as if I
was sitting in the front row
seat of a cinema. In front of
the taxi was a truck loaded
with sacks of rice, en route
perhaps to the market.
The red light came on,
and traffic stood at stand
still. From out of nowhere
a group of young boys, no
more than 5-7 years old,
ran to the truck and slashed
one of the sacks open. One
of them, the biggest boy,
gathered the spilling grains
into a pail. For me what I
have witnessed was not a
scene of crime or theft. It
was a picture of survival
in its truest form, the story
of Manila’s many street
children.
I thought not of labelling
this incident as good, bad
or ugly. For me, it is simply
what it is, a fragment of the
reality of Manila.
VI
Sabi nga nila ito ay nakaka-adik,
Ang lekat na ef-bi na itong sa impormasyon ay hitik,
Kaya naman mga misis minsan mata ay nanlilisik,
Tinitingnan kung ang mister dito ay meron ng chick.
VII
Mga salitang ‘nakakamis’, mga salitang ‘korek ka d’yan‘,
At ang simpling ‘like’ click, interesado mong tingnan,
Mga video o larawan na nakalilibang kung minsan,
Asar ka lang kung mahina ang computer mo, kaibigan.
VIII
At minsan nga pati spelling ng salita ay iniiba,
Malilito ka at parang di mo yata mababasa,
Pagbati sa iyo ay mukhang sadyang napakalambing niya,
At kung minsan salita ay parang taga ibang planeta.
IX
Minsan me ina-‘add’ ka na itinuturing na kaibigan,
Pero mag-iisang buwan na ay wala pa siyang response,
Di kaya pag-click sa ‘confirm’ ay di pa n’ya natututunan,
O, nagkaroon siya ng amnesia at di ka na n’ya matandaan.
X
Dito ay me mga nakamaskara at mga nagtatago,
Ayaw nilang magpakilala o matilamsikan ng dugo,
Kung may matatalas na panulat at kaisipang malalabo,
Batid mo na hanap nila ay yaon lang makipaglaro.
XI
Kahit pa akala mo ito ay computer lang,
Mga layunin dito ay puede mong malaman,
Mag-ingat din sa mga mayroong kalukohan
Baka sa bitag niya ay pumasok ka at mahuli ka ng tuluyan.
XII
Human characteristics dito ay makikita mo,
Kahit milya-milya ang layo ng mga tao,
Merong mayabang, humble, shy, ma-pride at luko-luko,
Me tahimik, pa-cute, mabait, high-blood at walang modo.
XIII
Meron d’yang maramdamin, merong mukhang komikero,
Meron din namang understanding at sa tingin mo ay diplomatiko,
Me nangangaral, nagdadasal, tumutula o maginoo,
At meron din namang ang kutob mo ay inaalihan ng demonyo.
XIV
Pero hindi katulad ng isang malaking meeting,
Na kahit sumigaw ka na ay di pa rin napapansin,
Dito sa konting bagsak lang ng mga daliri natin,
Maihahayag na ang saloobin na minsan ay mahirap arukin.
XV
Sa mga pagsusulat lang ng mga komento,
Mababanaag ang ugali at takbo ng isipan mo,
Kaya pag-ingatan kung ano at paano ilalagay ito,
Dahil repleksyon ang mga iyan ng iyong pagkatao.
XVI
Lahat ng bagay sa mundo ay may positibo, negatibo,
Wala tayong magagawa ganyan iyan kung tumakbo,
Ang desisyon talaga ay nasa ating mga tao,
Na gawin parati ang tama at siempre… iyon lang totoo.
11
Merlinda Bobis
Texts that bridge different cultures
Merlinda Bobis is an awarded Filipina writer, performer and academic who has now made a home in
Australia. Merlinda shares with us her insights about how the migrant life has enriched her creativity and
on the challenges in trying to make the Philippine story heard in Australia.
Asther Bascuna-Creo
I read from website that you came to
Australia in 1991 on a study grant and
completed the Doctorate of Creative Arts
at the University of Wollongong, where
you are now an academic. What made
you decide to stay in Wollongong, and
what can you say has been the impact of
migration to your creative works?
I stayed in Wollongong, because I was
able to get a teaching job (in creative writing) at University of Wollongong and I also
met my now ex-husband at the University.
Migration made my creative works richer,
more layered and inventive, and definitely
pushed the creative boundaries. In the
Philippines, I was primarily a poet. Here
in Australia, I’ve been moving across
genres and “hybridising” my sensibility:
from poetry to performance (stage and
radio), the short story, and the novel. This
creative risk-taking is an exigency and
a gift of this fraught yet fulfiling transnationalism, this negotiating of cultural
and linguistic borders (I write in English,
Pilipino, and Bikol). I consider myself
a border lover: the border is the site of
my aesthetics and politics. I have to love
this border in order to create, in fact, in
order to survive. All the time, I have to
invent creative strategies for making the
Philippine story and sensibility “heard”
in Australia, and, likewise, the Australian
story “heard” in the Philippines. I now
publish in Australia, the Philippines,
and the US, and have performed my
one-woman plays in these countries,
and in Spain, Canada, France, Singapore,
and China. My works have been taught
at schools and universities in some of
these countries. I have collaborated with
other artists: dramatists, composers,
filmmakers. All of these would have never
happened had I not left my first home,
and taken the risk of “settling” my craft
away from it.
I was just beginning to get established
in the Philippine poetry scene and had
had a few national awards when I came
to Australia to do my Doctorate of Creative
Arts. I was certain I was going back after
my study, and I was terribly homesick
during the first two years of being away.
But as I said there were developments that
made me stay and, now, my works are able
to reach a global audience. Nevertheless,
I have not stopped contributing to the
Philippine cultural scene. My works are
mostly still about the Philippines, and are
being read and taught there. I go home
regularly, because my immediate family
is still based there (I’m the only one who
has migrated to Australia). I continue
to actively participate in the Philippine
cultural scene, including the community
arts in my region Bikol. In fact, I am currently collaborating with Bikolanos on
a river conservation arts project, and
this 20-22 March 2014, my latest novel
“Fish-Hair Woman” has been performed as
a play in Manila, adapted into a musical
by Harlequin, De La Salle University’s
theatre guild. One never really “leaves”
one’s first home. For me, writing is, in
fact, a homecoming. I write about this in
my guest post in the Australian Women
Writers Challenge blog: w w w. a u s t r a l i a n w o m e n w r i t e r s .
com/2013/10/24/guest-post-by-merlindabobis/
Photo by Beryl Lao
Estrella, a character in Fish Hair Woman, writes stories for her English
class. Fish Hair Woman, authored by Merlinda Bobbis, was staged as
musicale by De La Salle University’s Harlequinn Theater Guild.
Merlinda Bobis
Which one would you say has been the
most challenging—and on the other scale,
has been the most joyful—to produce
among your works?
“Fish-Hair Woman,” the transnational
novel (and its play adaptation, “River,
River”), has been the most difficult to
create. It took me 17 years (from its
initial ‘spark’ in 1994) to research and
write this novel about the militarisation
of my home region Bikol, especially my
grandmother’s village—and in the course
of writing, half of the novel became a
story about Australia.This work began
as a short story (in my “White Turtle”
collection), then a radio play produced
by ABC, then a one-woman stage play in
progress; in 2012, it was finally published
as the novel. And it’s not even over yet:
I’m still performing the play version. Why
has this been the most difficult journey?
I can answer this through my response to
one of the queries raised in the included
“Conversation” (among myself and two
other Filipino writers) in the Philippine
edition of “Fish-Hair Woman”:
“When the novel was finally published,
I thought, if this were my child, she’d be
17: more knowing, yet not quite grown up.
Like my imaginary that is still growing up,
conjuring stories while interrogating what
are conjured. So what energy sustained
‘this growing’ in writing the novel? Obsession and survival. My body was consumed
by the Fish-Hair Woman, her hair. I created her, but she took charge of my body
and sensibility. Then while researching
the Total War, I ‘found’ the bodies of the
violated and the dead. I shuttled between
insomnia and nightmares. In the 90s I was
quite sick and in a state of despair. What
made me face the day was the job: to write
this novel. Napakahirap mangibangbayan.
I’ve never worked so hard, so obsessively
in my whole life, until I came to Australia.
To write is to survive. Survival is also
about the survival of story. It has been a
struggle for me, and for many migrants,
to publish in Australia. I live and write
here now, and each book is often a series
of rejections before it gets published.
The early versions of FHW were rejected
multiple times. I had to keep rewriting,
strategising, so the story could survive.”
Now the most joyful? I would not
rank joy; suffice it to say that there is
always joy in the creative process, even
if it is the creation of something so dark
or heartbreaking. Joy comes in different
ways when you’re researching, thinking,
writing, revising: when you remember
a lemon tree wrapped in fireflies in the
Philippines, or the taste and smell of
grandmother’s traditional fish sauce;
when you discover a moment of connection between your Filipino and Australian
characters as they take you by the hand
and lead you to an insight about friendship, love, or shared grief; or when your
sentences come together; or when you
discover a fresh turn of phrase as you
rummage through the three languages in
your head. Joy happens in all these, and
it is precious.
Is it hard to be recognised as an Asian
writer here in Australia?
Yes, it is. Each new creative work
struggles to be published, to be heard. I get
rejections all the time, until now. While
my works are in the Philippine canon,
in Australia, they (and Asian-Australian
writing, except for a few accepted by
the mainstream industry) are still in the
margins of Australian literature. I have
been lamenting this for years. But nowadays, I approach this reality with more
equanimity and resoluteness: Merlinda,
keep yourself focused on what’s most
important. And what is this? To tell the
story, to make it heard in such a way that
it makes a difference to the lives of even
a few. Life is short. Do your job in the best
way possible, from the big vision to the
crafting of each sentence: this is what you
can manage. The job of reading/experiencing your work is the job (and, realistically,
the prerogative) of the audience. Finally,
trust that a story well told (in whatever
genre, language, or style) will eventually
find its own audience.
Some of our readers are young writers
who are second generation migrants from
the Philippines. Do you have any words
of advice for them?
The same advice as the previous one, if
they wish to write. Plus, remember how
rich you are culturally, having the Philippines as part of your life; so make it truly
a part of your life; never leave it behind.
This other culture/place that you’ve
“lived through” through your parents
is inherently rich, layered, and hybrid
(with multiple languages and indigenous
cultures, and the cultures brought by
Spanish, American, and Japanese colonisation, and the amazing ‘halo-halo’ of all
these). I came to Australia when I was 31,
so I have lived Philippine culture since
birth. But each time I go home, I am still
surprised by my new discoveries about
it, new stories and new ways of telling
stories. And this “newness” is made even
newer, more problematically but delightfully strange because I’m experiencing it
as “an outsider”, someone who has lived
in Australia for more than 20 years. Yes,
it is difficult, this border negotiation
between different cultures. But for the
writer and creative/cultural producer, this
“collision-collaboration” at the border is
immense grist for the mill.
Read more about Merlinda Bobis: merlindabobis. com.
au. Read the full unedited version of this interview on
(PT website).
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Concerned Members of Fiesta file court case
The Concerned Members
of the Philippine Fiesta Inc.
filed a Statement of Complaint on 17 March 2014 at
the Melbourne Magistrates’
Court against the Philippine
Fiesta of Victoria, Inc. (PFVI)
and 11 members of its current
Management Committee. The
Concerned Members, being
the Plaintiffs, are represented
by Access Law.
The court action, according to Ms Maina Walkley,
was triggered by the action of
the Management Committee
to expel and ban them from
membership of PFVI for five
years and seven years for
others.
Ms Walkley stated that the
Concerned Members had
been open with the Filipino
community of their concerns
with the management of the
Philippine Fiesta of Victoria, Inc. Now that they
have shown their seriousness about resolving these
matters, they are asking the
Filipino community to be
visible in their support of
their cause.
former committee members
who built Philippine Fiesta
and acquired the property
with their blood, sweat, tears
and money. “Help us rebuild the Philippine Fiesta
of Victoria for all Filipinos,
one we can all be proud of,”
she said.
Concerned Members’ Fundraising night
A Dinner Dance Fund
Raising Night is scheduled
on Saturday, 17 May at the
Whitehorse Club, 298-336
Burwood Highway, East Burwood. This is the opportunity, she said, to renew, re-unite
and reminisce the old times
of the Philippine Fiesta. She
especially welcomes former
Beauty Quest participants,
parents and supporters and
No further comment from
PFVI
Meanwhile, The Philippine Times, had an email
interview with Ross Manuel,
the current Philippine Fiesta Chairperson, and he
declined to give comments
about the case filed against
them. “As per our lawyer’s
instruction, it is improper to
publicly respond or comment
on a case already filed before
the court. It is on the advice
Philippines shining bright
Considered as one of the
emerging markets in the
world, the Philippines has
enjoyed a better economic
performance over the last
three years. It achieved a
7.2% economic growth in
2013 and $22.76 billion of
cash inflow mainly from
Overseas Filipino Workers’
remittances, a dramatic increase of over 5% in 2012.
Three of the biggest credit
ratings firms in the world—
Fitch, Standard & Poor’s, and
Moody’s—have all raised
their scores for the country.
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motor vehicles and hospital/medical services.
Mr Ang also encouraged
investors to consider the
Philippines due to the
country’s rich talent pool,
robust infrastructure, strategic business location,
first-class lifestyle investors
can experience and attract
investment incentives.
Among the incentives are:
income tax holiday for four
years and exemptions from
duties and taxes on imported capital equipment,
spare parts, supplies and
raw materials.
Growth of tourism
Mainly due to the strong
campaigns of Department
of Tourism, improved infrastructure and linkages, and
overall cost of travel, the
Philippines is also experiencing a massive growth in
tourism. The government
expects 10 million arrivals
in 2016. Ms Jones reported
that areas that investors can
look into are: accommodation facilities, tourism estates and enterprise zones,
transportation facilities
and health and wellness
facilities.
of our lawyer, inappropriate and wrong under these
circumstances to reply in any
public comment in relation to
this matter,” said Manuel in
his response to PT’s email.
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14
Iglesia ni Cristo members
in Australia join Global Walk
Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)
in Melbourne, Sydney,
Brisbane and Perth joined
millions of INC members
for a Global Charity Walk to
raise funds to help typhoon
Yolanda victims in Eastern
Visayas.
The walk-for-a-cause was
simultaneously staged in
135 sites across the globe,
in the USA, in Europe, in
Australia/New Zealand and
in Asia including the Philippines. The global walk broke two
Guinness World Records for
the largest charity walk in 24
hours (multiple venues) and
for the largest charity walk in
a single venue with 175,000
participants in Manila.
“The amount that will be
raised through this activity will be allocated by the
Church through the FYM
Foundation as additional assistance to our countrymen,
especially our brethren, who
were devastated by Super
Typhoon Yolanda,” Brother
Edwil Zabala, minister of the
gospel, told the media.
To read articles and view
photos of the Global Walk,
visit INC’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/
INCWorldWideWalk.
Fundraising night proves that Spirit is moving!
Dina Mananquil-Delfino
The Sacred Heart Prayer
Group, Oakleigh extended
its outreach ministry on 15
March 2014 with a fundraising dance to assist their
parish priest, Fr John Magri
in his mission of assisting asylum seekers in his
community. The night was
filled with generous spirit
as Master of Ceremonies,
Dina Delfino reminded
families and friends of the
plight of refugees, not only
in the world but in our
neighbourhood.
Prayer Group leader
Danny Jumonong and his
hardworking and faithful team organised the
event that also featured a
young man, Alec, a refugee
from Afghanistan whom
Father John introduced
to the group. As he was
presented with a birthday
gift, Alec was also given
an opportunity to assist in
drawing the many raffle
prizes that were given away
that night.
Danny reports that gross
proceeds from the fundraising reached $2,620. “This is
the second fundraising we
have done in assisting the
asylum seekers within the
Sacred Heart and Christ,
the Holy Redeemer Parishes. Last April 2013, we
were able to garner $2,000
plus and gave $1,000 to Fr.
John to support his projects
for the asylum seekers,”
Danny said
Entertainment numbers
such as the cultural dances,
choreographed by Rose
Simonsen and songs presented by crooner, Albert
Pineda, made the night
festive. The event proved
that prayer groups are
not only powerhouses of
spiritual development, but
also testimony of love and
joy in action. The Spirit
surely moved in the community who came with the
spirit of bigheartedness and
compassion.
Committee members
were: Danilo Jumonong,
He ad Se r va nt; Le onnie
Calma, Treasurer; Abing
Balaba for decoration; Rosanna Jumonong for Martha
Ministry; Mai Phung for
welcoming and Vera Butler
for raffles.
15
Colours
of Life
Dina Mananquil-Delfino
Moments of Ash
For us Catholics, Lent
and Easter are high feasts
in our religious calendar
celebrated with repentance,
alms-giving, fasting and
sacrifice. The price that
Jesus paid on the cross
cannot be overlooked and
as we commemorate His
passion, death and resurrection, our faith becomes
stronger and we are helped
in our own personal journey
of life and death. According
to Mr Google, the Catholic
Church, also known as the
Roman Catholic Church,
is the largest Christian
church, with more than
one billion members worldwide. Although this is so,
not all these members are
devotional anymore.
On 5 March, Ash Wednesday, a gracious priest was
waiting atop the steps of
Parliament station to offer blessing with ashes.
As I stepped out from the
Religious
Organisations
station, half asleep, I was
surprised by his presence
and was caught unaware as
he looked at me and asked
if I wanted a blessing. For a
few seconds I was hit with a
moment of indecision. I was
planning to attend our Parish in the evening anyway,
so I was about to talk myself
out of it. But a strange push
came over me (must be the
Holy Spirit) and I ended up
allowing him to bless me
with the ash.
This should not be a big
deal, except that I was surrounded by hundreds of
people who walked past
us, ignored the priest,
looked away and hurried
on quickly to cross the
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“The backslider in heart will be filled with his
own ways, but a good man will be satisfied
from above.” Proverbs 14:7
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(Brimbank
Congregation)
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Farewell, thanksgiving Mass
offered for Fr Loi
First Born Gospel Church
celebrates 8th year
Filipino Migrant Chaplain
Fr. Luis “Loi” Viovicente, CS
was bade with best wishes
during a thanksgiving Mass
led by Pastor Ben Respicio
marked its 8th anniversary
last 23 March 2014 at the
Narre Warren Community
Learning Centre in Narren
Warren. Rev Robert Cabrera,
Senior Pastor of Joy of Life
Christian Church in Sydney,
NSW, was the special Guest
Speaker.
The Ordination Service of
Ps Lynette Thyssen into the
Ministry of The Word of God
Photos by George Gregorio
on 16 March 2014 at St. Brigid’s Church. It also served as
welcome for Msgr Joselito
“Litoy” Asis. Fr. Loi has been
assigned to Adelaide after he
served the community for
almost six years.
was also held. This year’s
theme focused on “Year of
God’s Abundant Blessings”.
There were various
presentations on the day:
Children’s Dance, traditional
Filipino light/folk dance
by the Ladies Missionary
Corp, and song performance
of the Messenger of the Cross
Youth Group Band.
Emcees were Imelda Verdan and Roland Babiera.
Handmade Bible cases
made by the Women’s Ministry were distributed as
souvenir items.
A fellowship followed afterwards with food prepared
by the families.
is a member of the International Assemblies of the
First Born Australia Church.
It holds its service every
Sunday at 10am.
Pastor Lynette Thyssen with husband Tony Thyssen during her Ordination.
April 2014
Organized by the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy
EVENTS
April 18, 2014 – Good Friday
Reflections on the 7 Last Words of Jesus on the Cross
To be held at St Mark Chapel, 543 Lygon Street, Carlton
North starting 9:30am to 12:00 noon.
Speakers and Themes of the 7 Last Words:
FR. JOSELITO C. ASIS - Filipino Catholic Migrants
Chaplaincy - Introduction and Conclusion
NORMA SERRANO - Power of Devotion Prayer Group
- The First Word: “Father, forgive them, for they don’t
know what they’re doing.” (Luke 23:34) – The Sacrament
of Reconciliation: The Father has forgiven us in Christ.
VIRGINIA “GIGI” KALONG – Philippine Consulate - The
Second Word: “I assure you, today you will be with me in
paradise.” (Luke 23:43) – The Sacrament of Baptism: The
Door to Paradise.
PERLA LUETIC – Filipino Community Council of Victoria,
Inc (FCCVI) - The Third Word: “Woman, behold your son...
son, behold your mother” (John 19:26) – The Sacrament
of Sacred Orders: Under the mantle of the Mother of
Priests.
ED CANILAO – CFC International - The Fourth Word:
“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” (Mark
15:34) – The Sacrament of Marriage: United by and in
God through conjugal grace.
PURITA BINGHAY - Frankston Community - The Fifth
Word: “I am thirsty.” (John 19:28) – The Sacrament of
the Holy Eucharist: Thirsting for the Body and Blood of
Christ.
FRANCIS ABANILLA - El Shaddai Community - The Sixth
Word: “It is finished!” (John 19:30) – The Sacrament of
Confirmation: We continue the mission of Christ.
POL ARBOLEDA – Eastern Suburbs (Ringwood) - The
Seventh Word: “Father, I entrust my spirit into your
hands!” (Luke 23:46) – The Sacrament of Anointing of the
Sick: Consolation in time of illness and old age.
To render songs for reflections:
FILIPINO CHOIR OF ST FRANCIS (Melbourne)
FILIPINO CHOIR OF ST ANTHONY (Noble Park)
April 19, 2014 – Black Saturday
Praying of the Stations of the Cross (Via Crucis)
To be held at St. Brigid’s Church Grounds (instead of the
usual venue at Ta Pinu, Bacchus Marsh) @ 10:00 in the
morning.
Groups to lead the praying of the Stations of the Cross:
1st Station – Philippine Consulate c/o Gigi Kalong
2nd Station – Two Hearts Prayer Group c/o Norma
Muyco
3rd Station – El Shaddai Prayer Groups c/o Femia Cruz
4th Station – Families of Christ c/o Lambert Naval
5th Station – Ringwood Filipino Community c/o Pol
Arboleda
6th Station – Two Hearts Cell Group c/o Fred Lucena
7th Station – Couples for Christ International c/o Jing
Sosa
8th Station – Power of Devotion Prayer Group c/o
Norma Serrano
9th Station – Pangkat Pinoy Choir c/o Joe Medalle
10th Station – Harmonico Filipino Choir c/o Rollie
Limun
11th Station – CFC Australia c/o Ed Cablao
12th Station – Geelong Filipino Community c/o Jomar
Ferrer
13th Station – Frankston Filipino Community c/o Ate
Ana Templin
14th Station – Clayton Filipino Community c/o Ate
Imma Medalle
Collections shall be taken during the Station of the Cross
for the Project Compassion of Caritas Australia. Please
be generous.
April 26, 2014 - Feast of St Pedro
Calungsod
Thanksgiving Mass in Honor of St Pedro Calungsod
To be held at St Brigid’s Church @ 10:30 in the morning,
followed by a fellowship at the Hall.
Love Offering Envelopes are available for those who
wish to offer during the Mass.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena and Mass every
Wednesday at St Brigid’s Church @ 8PM (Instead of
going to Ta Pinu, Bacchus Marsh). Please join the novena
and mass.
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The oldest rock art of the Philippines
Augustine Doronila
I have just been back home
to the Philippines for several
weeks on a scientific exchange.
On one of my free Sundays, I
went to the Angono, Rizal
as it was an opportunity to
visit one of the Philippine
cultural treasures, the Angono
petroglyphs, which are the
oldest known work of art in
the Philippines. There are 127
human and animal figures
engraved on the rock wall
dating back to 5,000 before the
present date. These inscriptions clearly show stylised
human figures, animals such
as lizards and frogs along with
other designs, but erosions
due to rain and weathering
have caused these to become
indistinguishable.
The rock art shelter is a
very little known place to
most people but I did my own
reading up on it to prepare
for the trip. It took about an
hour to get there. It was a bit
of an experience to find it
as there is very little signage
and so you have to ask lots
of people on the side of the
road whether you were going
towards the right direction.
Once my friend and I got to
town, we had to ask a number
of people who did not know
the petroglyphs. When we
described it as the ancient
cave – cuevang Angono, we
started getting sensible indications on where to go. From the
town proper you climb up a
steep road to the Thunderbird
resort, go through the security
gate and eventually see a sign
towards a dirt track, which
stops at a tunnel that leads
to the rock art shelter and
interpretive pavilion.
Here is bit of information
from the National Museum interpretive centre: The Angono
Petroglyphs Site Museum is
situated on the foothills of
the Sierra Madre ranges at the
municipality of Binangonan,
province of Rizal, three and
a half kilometres southeast
of the town of Angono and
25 kilometers east of Manila.
It was discovered in 1965 by
National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco during a field
trip with a troop of boy scouts.
He reported to the National
Museum the existence of
a cave with drawings of a
primitive quality.
We were fortunate as we
were the only ones during the
midday period and so the site
manager really spent the time
talking to us about the story of
the place. He was a local from
Angono and it was fantastic
to see his zeal in learning and
talking about this remarkable
place. I was so thrilled to try
and let my imagination go
on a time travelling trip to
put myself into the mind of
the people who carved those
figures into the rock shelter. I
am appreciative of the fact that
living in Australia has made us
aware that the first Australians
had left us with so much rock
art in the landscapes. I have
been fortunate to see these in
Kakadu in Northern Territory,
the Grampians in Victoria and
in Arkaroola, SA and other
places. It is much harder to
find such culturally significant sites in the tropics.
The shelter at its time of
earliest human use was most
likely closer to the shores of
Lake Laguna de Bay when the
water level was much higher
during those prehistoric times.
We know very little of the first
human settlers of the Philippines, but when you visit a
place like this, it gives you
a sense of awe and connection. You realise these people
were passing knowledge and
traditional wisdom to their
young ones which were vital
lessons of life. Much of the
original vegetation was replaced with species that have
common usage to people there
and most of these are fruit
trees introduced from South
America so in many ways
we will not really know how
life was like for these people
who made the rock art. I just
soaked in the atmosphere of
this ancient place.
In October 1965, a National
Museum interdisciplinary
research team headed by
archaeologist Alfredo Evan-
gelista recovered four stone
tools from the site. Subsequent excavations in the cave
and its vicinities also yielded
fragments of earthenware,
obsidian flakes and shells.
Jesus Peralta, an anthropologist and former Assistant
Director of the National Museum, brought the Angono
Petroglyphs to the public’s
attention through his research.
To heighten consciousness on
the cultural value of the site,
the National Museum in 1998,
established an interpretive
centre, view deck and stone
path among others, others,
to showcase the cultural the
cultural and artistic heritage
of the province of Rizal.
Local Angono journalist
Richard Gappi gave a very
succinct description of the
current understanding of these
figures. “A site visit was conducted in 1965 by the National
Museum inspection team
led by Education Secretary
AlejandroRoces together with
several cultural experts such
as the painter Carlos (Botong
Francisco). While viewing the
petroglyphs Bayanihan Dance
Troupe head (later National
Artist for Dance) Lucrecia
Urtula posed in various dance
movements which demonstrated her theory that the
human figures in the drawings
were dancing.”
Another thrill of visiting the
rock art site was to have seen
the indigenous Philippine
Eagle Owl, the largest owl in
the country. They are usually nocturnal or night active
birds. They are uncommon
and their endemic status is
already vulnerable because of
severe habitat loss. It is quite
intriguing to find such a an
impressive bird so close to human habitation, not disturbed
by the people who come and
visit the rock shelter. You can
see remains of the small mammals and reptiles it catches for
food. Apparently the nesting
pair has successfully reared
its chick every year during
the breeding season. The
rock art site has therefore also
become an excellent refuge
for this bird species and has
enabled a systematic study
of its behaviour and breeding
pattern. I think the owl acts
as a sentinel and guard to this
amazing place.
As we left the rock art site
and headed back down the
hill we were greeted with a
view of the landscape. You
could see the ever-growing
concrete jungle skyline of
Manila on the horizon and
the very heavy land use all
around the lake below. If only
they knew and appreciated
the stories of those who had
lived so long ago imbedded
in these rocks, perhaps they
could learn how to live more
in harmony with the natural
world.
Contact the author at adoro@unimelb.
edu.au.
Here
is a view
of the
main rock
face, which
had rock
most of the
petroglyphs
and thehad
most most
Here
is a
view
of the
main
face,
which
distinguishable
ones highlighted inand
red. the most distinguishable ones
of the petroglyphs
highlighted in red.
A close-up
of the Eagle
Owl perched
on one of the
trees just
above the rock
art shelter.
The nest was
apparently
in one of the
holes on the
rock face.
Petroglyph site with the signage, the
interpretive centre, the decking, which
will be renovated.
Dr Augustine Doronila is flanked by Dr
Emilyn Espiritu and Dr Teresita Perez,
his research partners on a University of
Melbourne Vice Chancellor’s engagement
grant and a Philippine Department of
Science and Technology project.
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Migration
Mentor
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Applying for Partner
Visa a saving grace
Our kababayan, whose 457
working visa was cancelled,
may be eligible to apply for a
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This is the saving grace
for our kababayan who
was suddenly faced with
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457 working visa. He was
fortunate enough that he
has an ongoing de facto
relationship.
After ascertaining that
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However, he still must
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submission of his personal
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Your application will be
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2.If another person gives the
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You will need to comment
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following changes:
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Milestone
Atty. I melda A rgel , S o l i c i t o r
a n d Re g i s t e r e d M i g r a t i o n A g e n t ,
celebrated her retirement from legal
practice at her new residence at
92 Anzac Avenue NSW 2097 on 8
March 2014. Over 120 of her friends,
colleagues, former clients and staff
attended.
First row: Sokee Westcott, Atty Imelda Argel, Evelyn de Jesus, Ning smith, Bobie
de Jesus, Tourism Attache Lito Jones, Ning Smith, Bobie de Jesus, Trade Consul
Emmanuel Ang. Second row: Elisha Miller Laurie Smith, Jun Gunay and Anne
Gunay.
99 days since last people
smuggling venture
With friends from University of the Philippines Alumni Association.
Operation Sovereign Borders is continuing to prevent illegal boat arrivals,
with no successful people smuggling
ventures to Australia for 99 days,
Minister for Immigration and Border
Protection the Hon. Scott Morrison said
today.
The government's strong border pro-
tection policies, particularly maritime
operations, are working to frustrate
people smugglers and prevent deaths
at sea.
Over the same 99-day period in
2012/13 – 20 December 2012 to 28 March
2013 – there were 66 illegal boat arrivals
with a total of 3879 people on board.
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Certificate III in Aged Care
to be offered in Manila
Filipinos wanting a career in the health industry
in Australia can now take
Certificate III in Aged Care
in the Philippines in preparation for their study or
work in Australia. This is
according to Registered
Migration Agent Catherine
Heung of Bright International Centre.
She said enrolling in
the 10-week course would
help Filipinos get more
chances of employment in
the Australia’s health care
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The course is to be conducted by Hays International College, which has
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“We are not focusing on
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Gap program not available
yet in the Philippines
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
has not allowed any training provider in the Philippines to offer the Nursing
Gap Program. The issue
is a result of Philippinebased Palms International
Migration Services’s claim
that Filipino nurses need
not travel to Australia to
do the Gap Program but
can instead complete the
program with them in the
Philippines. The program,
it claims is “one and only
in the Philippines” and will
start this May 2014. As of
press time, ANMAC has
not released any approval
to do the training in the
Philippines.
A registered migration
agent said she conducted
the info session to notify
interested Filipino nurses
of the new option. She
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property
Blame the Chinese and the Indians
on property price increase?
Carlo Ruscitti
The answer is a resounding “No!”
I have written much about
property and its statistics
over the last 40 years. In
this month’s article, I want
to explain to you the phenomena of “We, Australians
being a product of our own
environment”.
The daily newspaper
articles declaring the Chinese and Indian migrants
paying any price and thus
forcing house prices to
rise exponentially whereby
the Australian first home
buyers can no longer afford
to enter into the property
market is not correct.
This is not new to us
and certainly not a new
phenomenon because in
the 1950-1960s, it was the
Italian and Greek migrants;
in the 1970’s - 1980’s it was
the Japanese, Vietnamese
and the Cambodians; and
in 2009-2010 the Chinese
again forced the Australian
government to change the
(FIRB) Foreign investment
Review Board regulation.
This led to the downturn in
the economy of 2011-2012,
and now it is the Chinese
again causing this great
problem as per newspaper
reports.
This is not the migrants’
fault because migrants appreciate the value of owning
their own homes and the
value of property invest-
ments in Australia.
Unfortunately, we are a
product of our own environment. From when we are
born until our preschool
years or by the time we are
five years old, we learn our
basic language skills and
well being from our parents
and grandparents. We then
go to primary school for the
next six years and we learn
another set of skills such
as English, Mathematics
etc. We continue learn-
ing basic communication,
social and technical skills
up to the age of 18 and then
a further three to10 years at
University studying vocational skills. All of which
are directed at helping us
participate in society and
earning a good living.
And yet, NOT one minute
is devoted to teaching us
how to best manage our
income, evaluate and quantify our needs and goals
and/or plan and take the
action necessary to realise
these goals. Little wonder
then that the attainment of
financial independence has
been and remains a dream
for most Australians.
Talking to successful
investors teaches us how
to become financially independent in our later years.
This is only achieved by
working harder, learning
how to save our money and
investing our hard-earned
money so that it grows or
at least keeps pace with
inflation.
Why Property?
We invest in property because of its strong historical performance for the last
100 recorded years. As an
example in 2003, the median price in Melbourne was
$371,000 and in 2013 the
median price in Melbourne
was $610,000. That’s a
substantial increase over
the years with very little
effort put in. There are
several reasons why Melbourne when compared
to other major cities was
voted the best city three
years running. The main
reason is the a huge influx
of migrants arriving thus
causing a great demand in
supply for owner occupiers
and investors.
However, you need to
establish a concise investment plan to help you
pay off your home earlier
while investing in property
with a goal of having a
comfortable and enjoyable
retirement. It is important
to understand your reasons
for purchasing an investment property. Remember
you are investing to secure
your financial independence for your retirement
years and your children’s
future. This means you
want to create a passive
income and build equity.
Set a goal and with good
planning and tight budgeting, do whatever it takes
to achieve it. Know your
limits and stick to your
plan.
To discover the secrets of
using your super as deposit
to buy property, MBIC has
an information night on
Wednesday 30 April 2014
at 7pm on how to invest by
using your superannuation.
NO OBLIGATION.
Should you have any questions or
would like to seek further assistance
on property investment or first
home buyer options, please feel
free to call Albert Sy on 03 9813
8188, Mobile: 0409 952 994 Email:
albert@mbic.com.au.
Disclaimer can be viewed on www.
mbic.com.au.
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Petalcorin downs opponent in Round 2
Thad Mangalino
F i gh t n i g h t i s a l w a y s
exc i t i n g a n d 2 8 M a r c h
saw a great night for Filipino boxing in Melbourne.
WBA No. 2 contender has
become the number one
contender when boxing
referee Chris Anderson
stopped the fight on the
second round. The Thai
opponent Ophat Niamprem
received heavy blows from
Randy and hit the canvas
before the stoppage. At the
post-fight interview, referee
Anderson said to me that
“Ophat was hurt from the
blow and didn’t want to
get up. When he did get
up, he couldn’t continue
for long… he was hurt, I
had to stop it.”
Randy’s return to Melbourne was supported by
a vocal group of Filipinos. Randy’s fan base had
grown and there has been
a strong support from the
community. The crowd
was chanting and yelling
instructions in Filipino,
“Mabuhay ka Randy…”,
“Suntokin mo sa katawan!”
It felt like the fight was
back home. I remember at
the previous bout, there
when there was only a
handful of Filipinos in the
crowd, and now people
were waiting in line to get
pictures with the champion. A few of the fans were
in awe of Randy’s speed
and power. One gentleman
who was at the previous
bout said “Lalong bumilis
si Randy ngayon. Galing ng
improvement niya.”
During the pre-fight
preparations, Randy was
relaxed and knew his objec-
tive. Randy shared how
he is well prepared for
this bout, and how he is
confident in dominating
his opponent. This bout
is a rematch for Petalcorin
as Niamprem was the
previous opponent, and
remembering the previous
fight, Niamprem lost.
WBC Asia Promoter of
the Year Peter Maniatis
stated, “Randy is ready for
a world title fight. He has
the talent and attributes
to make it not only in this
weight division but also in
other weight classes.”
The next bout will be
around June 2014, until
then Randy will relax, play
some basketball and refocus on his next fight.
The bout was held at the
Malvern Town Hall.
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Working together and giving hope
“We can work together to
give hope.” This is what
Alex Sy, President of the
Cebuano Association, said
in his speech during the
Wild Wild West dance last
15 March 2014. This is a
re-statement of Filipina
2013 Miss International
Bea Rose Santiago said in
the question and answer
portion of the pageant. “As
long as we work together,
there is hope,” she said.
The Cebuano Association did not waste time in
helping. On 15 November
2013, a week after the
Typhoon struck some parts
of the Philippines, the
Association held a fundraising event attended by
around 700 people. Cash
donations and relief goods
overflowed.
The Association filled
a 40-ft container and sent
19 balikbayan boxes. Philippines Red Cross Cebu
distributed these items to
2,500 families across North
of Cebu.
In January this year, the
Association conducted relief giving mission in Cebu
for the typhoon victims.
The officers covered the areas of Bogo, Medillien, San
Remigio, Daan Bantayan,
and Bantayan Island in
the towns of Bantayan and
Madridejos.
“We focused in remote
areas forgotten by relief
agencies, and gave relief
packs to the most needy,
the poor, who were badly
affected by the typhoon,”
Sy reported.
Alex added that they
purchased relief packs
to feed 900 families. The
relief packs can feed a
family of four for two days
at a cost of $5.80.
They already sent nine
shipping containers courtesy of SPC Ardmona, who
donated 8x20ft Shipping
Containers full of SPC
Ardmona products.
“We will never forget
our experiences during our
relief giving mission, what
to expect when we reached
these places, thinking ‘will
our relief truck be ambushed?’, the emotions
that we all felt as we gave
out these relief packs. But
all these have been erased
when we saw the smiles
in people’s faces, saying
‘ T h a n k Yo u ’ t o u s a n d
saying thank you to the
Victorian community. To
see in their faces that there
is HOPE.”
To view more photos
of the Association’s relief giving, visit https://
w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m /
watch?v=sYCJEcWUUgc.
To read Alex’s report,
please visit our website:
www.philtimes.com.au.
One hundred fifty families benefit from relief goods prepared by the Cebuano Association.
Fr. Manuel Tan, parish priest in Dawis, organises the community
for the distribution.
SPC Ardmona donates food
to our kababayans in Cebu.
The Concerned Members of the
Philippine Fiesta of Victoria, Inc.
Invite you to the
2nd Renewal of Friendship to
Save the Laverton Property
DINNER DANCE
2-Course Meal
Main course and dessert with unlimited softdrinks, coffee
and tea. (Any other drinks to be purchased at bar prices)
Fr. Fritzy organises mission in North of Cebu for 150 families.
Saturday, 17 May 2014
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Filipina models soar high
in Australian television
Feisty, strong, beautiful—
the ladies of the all-new Filipino All Star X are certainly
lighting up the small screen
more brightly ever since its
launch in March 2014.
The 12 Filipino Australian
women come from various
backgrounds, but they all
have one goal: to be the ultimate model and take home
the huge prizes, including a
return ticket to the Philippines from Philippines Tours,
free modeling workshop,
actors international management, and a glowing professional portfolio right after the
competition.
Positive feedback
The brand-new reality TV
show ranks as one of the
top shows in C31 after only
four episodes. It has also
set the social media on fire
with almost 4,000 followers
in Facebook and 8,000 in
Instagram.
“It’s always great to receive
positive feedback and to hear
and see tremendous support
from the community. Getting
positive [feedback] challenges me to do better every
episode and every season. I
always think there is more
room for improvement, and
we can always step it up, but
yes, it’s a good feeling that
your work is appreciated,”
said the show’s executive
producer, Tristan Manas,
Managing Director/Executive
Producer of Project 628.
Keeping in line with the
mission
FASX is more than a battle
of beauty and guts. Its main
objective is to showcase a real
Filipina’s strength, resilience,
and persistence, especially
when thrown in unfamiliar
environments and situations.
The show features ladies with
no professional modeling
experience, making their
reactions authentic and raw.
“[The show] is about
showing the Melbourne
community that Filipinos
are versatile, and we thrive
to be good at everything we
do. It’s about showing how
Filipinos will try anything
even if people
tell them they
are not suited
to be models,”
Tristan said.
What’s underway?
The show
has only just
begun. The coming months are
meant to be grueling with painful
and sometimes
harsh cuts until the winner
is picked. The women will
be pushed to their limits and
forced to cope and win the
challenges.
Nevertheless, with the
strong positive feedback, the
production hopes FASX goes
on to Season 2. “We are open
to partners and sponsors who
like to be involved in this
great production.”
FASX is currently shown
every Sunday, 9pm at C31.
For updates, follow the show
at Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/FiloAllStarX and
Instagram, @theofficialfasx.
Filipina beauty crowned
Miss Crown Asia 2014
Filipina beauty Shiela
“ Lu l u ” Ro b i n s g r a b b e d
the title Miss Crown Asia
Beauty Pageant 2014 besting the other 11 candidates
of Asian descent. The final
competition was held last
22 March 2014 at Happy
Reception in Ascot Vale.
Miss Crown Asia is Lulu’s
first time to join a beauty
competition. “Since I was
little girl, I have always
dreamed of joining beauty
pageants. Due to height
requirements, that ambition was put aside. This
year that dream came true,
thanks to Hein Au and Su
Ching who founded Miss
Crown Asia. Being my first
pageant, I was very nervous
yet excited at the same
time. The rest of the contestants made it challenging as
they are all beautiful and
talented in their own way.
Being crowned Miss Crown
Asia 2014, has proved to
me that when you believe
in yourself, anything is
possible,” she told The
Philippine Times.
Founded in 2007, Miss
Crown Asia beauty pageant
is a modelling and fashion
competition that provides
contestants with a journey
to instill good manners,
confidence, and sportsmanship and become a great
ambassador for younger
Australian Asian females
in Melbourne.
The aim of Miss Crown
Asia is to provide a healthy
competition that challenges
individuals to be the best
they can be while having
the opportunity to showcase and develop their deportment skills, confidence
and self esteem.
Lulu is also one of 12 Filipina models competing in the
ongoing television show, Filo
All Star X (FASX) produced
by Project 628 led by Tristan
Manas. The new talent program showcases Filipinas who
are set on various challenges
every week competing to win
the title of Miss FASX 2014.
“The variety of challenges
thrown at us every episode
with the help of our mentors
in the show has given me the
confidence and understanding
of the modeling industry,”
Lulu said.
Visit Miss Crown Asia
website: http://www.misscrownasia.com/
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Aegis brings ultimate LSS moments
Sherilyn Ramon
Aegis… they have given
me major LSS (last song
syndrome) during my College years. The band whose
songs I know by heart even
though I don’t own any of
their albums. The band
who surprisingly (however
much I fight it) I was really…
really excited to see perform
live on the Melbourne leg of
their Australian tour.
PINOY Entertainment
World, in cooperation with
EMG Sports & Entertainment Network, brings back
Aegis to Melbourne together
with other Pinoy Rock icons
Joey (Pepe) Smith and Wally
Gonzales from Juan Dela
Cruz Band and Puwersa
Azul with Bong Sotto. Pepe Smith surely knows
how to make an entrance
(via the Emergency Exit)
and together with Wally
Gonzales performed their
classic rock hits “Titser’s
Enemy No. 1”, “Balong
Malalim” and “Beep
Beep”.
Meanwhile, headliner
Aegis was in their element,
cracking jokes and interacting with the audience while
performing. They did a mix
of OPM hits, along with
current chart toppers that
included Disney’s Frozen
song “Let It Go” (which
caught my little girl’s atten-
tion therefore turning her
iPad off and declaring that I
like this band mommy!) and
of course, their very own
songs like “Ulan”, “Halik”
and “Sinta” among others,
which (unsurprisingly) had
everyone singing along.
Melbourne is the second
leg in their Australian tour,
with Sydney being the first
stop and Darwin the last.
They will be heading to
Japan in May but if you’re
heading back home, they
are currently doing the
rounds at all Cowboy Grill
branches in Metro Manila.
The concert also featured
local talent Charlene Sotelo
who also acted as the emcee
for the event.
Victorian Secrets holds
trans Diva show
Photos by Galafuente Photography
Philippine Times writers Sherilyn Ramon (left) and Thad Mangalino (centre)
and their kids with Aegis.
The Victorian Secrets Trans Diva
show was held last 29 March 2014 at St
John’s Hall in Mitcham. The members
of the Victorian Secrets presented their
talents in singing, dancing, and stand-up
comedy which were reminiscent of the gay
performances in the Philippines.
Produced by Liza de Blasio of Western
Union and Diez Productions, this purely
gay/trans entertainment was initially held
in 2012 and was only revived for the Filipino community this year, with the hope
of bringing it to the outer suburbs.
“This is a good way of knowing and
engaging the community for better awareness of the growing transgender Pinoys
in Victoria, through laughter and entertainment. Being a charity event also adds to
its value,” Gayzha Davao, Victorian Secrets Promotion Founder and CEO, told The
Philippine Times.
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Special piano donated
for Filipino seniors
Cherie Byrne, a VCE English teacher at Carey Baptist
Grammar School responded
to the call to share a family treasure–their well-loved
upright piano. “We have
been carrying this piano ever
since my mother gifted this
to my children and taught
them all how to play. You
see, my mother played the
piano since she was 2 years
old and kept playing until
she was 93. All my children
learned from this piano and
I felt it is time that we find
her a good home where many
people can be blessed and
participate in music.”
The request for a piano
came through the Australian Filipino Community
Services Chaplain and Manager of the Home and Community Care Program at
the Dove Wellbeing Centre.
The Baptist Multicultural
Liaison Officer, Rev Meewon
Yang searched for a donor
and found Chaplain Gerry
who was also looking for a
community or family who
needs a piano. “It is very
interesting how life can
take you on a journey and
bring you back to where you
Do you know someone
started, to appreciate your
who needs social support
journey even more… When
and want to mingle with
Norminda said it is going
to a Community Hall in
other Filipino Seniors?
Doveton for Filipino Seniors
Please ring Annie, our
Wellbeing program, I was
Activities Coordinator at
excited because I have lived
(03) 9701-3421.
in Paperbark Street just after
The Dove
we migrated from Ireland in
78 Power Rd Doveton
1957. Two years later, we
Tues-Friday
moved to the country side
9:30-5:00pm
in Shepparton. We returned
to Doveton in 1979 and I
attended the Doveton
West Primary School,
so Doveton is home to
me,” Cherrie said.
Her three children–
Connor, a surgeon;
Jade, a teacher and
Zoe, an Outdoor Education Leader shared
her excitement and
were pleased to hear
that the new home for
their well-loved piano
is The Dove.
“With privilege comes
algic music
responsibility,” Cherie KRZ Aguilar plays nost niors.
se
r
quoted William Carey as with Cherie and ou
she ended our conversation on the piano’s new
and exciting journey at the
place she once called home.
Cherie Byrne (left), our kind donor joins our
participants with Music Therapist KRZ Aguilar
who engages seniors through music and
movement to enhance their memory, creativity
and maintain their wellbeing.
The Dove Wellbeing Centre is slowly finding its “shape and
form” as our Filipino seniors come regularly, share their
stories, play games and sing songs every week.
Baptist Chaplain NormindaForteza
presents a bouquet of flowers to Cherie
Do Noble in Premier Art Exhibit
Filipino artist Do Noble
was among the four featured
artists in the Premier Art
Exhibition which opened last
26 March 2014 at the Glen
Eira City Council Gallery. It
will run until 13 April 2014.
The other artists are: Peter
Smales, Fu Hong and Patricia
Moran.
Do, 59, developed an impressionist artistic style from
his constant travels. He dabs
bright colours in his paintings, mostly landscapes.
Do has won more than 600
awards for his artworks. The
Doveton resident migrated
to Australia in 1988 and
continued his artistic life in
Melbourne. His works were
featured in various Australian newspapers, magazines
and books, including Art
Almanac and 50 Australian
Artists.
During his university years
at Feati University in Manila
(where he obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in
1978), he gained a Prominent
place in the Philippine Art
Scene.in
His works are now represented in private and public
collections of local and regional galleries, Art Organizations, Rotary Clubs, Schools
and various corporations in
Australia, the Philippines,
London and America.
Noble has his own website
showcasing his artworks:
http://www.donoble.com.au/
To view photos of the exhibit opening, visit: http://
jeskar.smugmug.com/Other/
Do-Nobles-Art/i-25jSb7g
Photos by Jess Marasigan
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Business
Coach
BEN NOYNAY
Good customer
service survey
As we have been discussing throughout this series,
customer service is a way
to communicate with the
customers by providing assistance about the product
or service and the most vital
aspect of evaluating the
customer’s satisfaction is
through customer service.
Many business owners
don’t realize that good customer service creates happy,
satisfied, repeat customers.
One way to measure the
customer service standards
for any business is through
customer surveys. This
is a vital tool that is often
overlooked.
A customer service survey
shows the solid reputation
of the business you have
established. Customers
have the chance to evaluate
whether their expectations
are met and if they have
been treated well by the
business.
Through customer service surveys, positive and
negative remarks are clearly
shown. Basically this is
just a simple way of getting
feedback from your valued
customers.
This information allows
the business to evaluate
their standards and develop
better customer service
policies. Customer service
surveys can also help when
it comes to making good
business decisions.
A well-written customer
survey can give you all of the
information that you need
to make positive changes for
your business. On the other
hand, surveys that aren’t
well written will not help
you achieve the results that
you want. To avoid this, it
is important that you follow
a few simple guidelines to
craft an effective survey
questionnaire.
Identify your objectives.
The survey objectives
are very important. Carefully identify your specific
objectives. When goals are
not clear, you will end up
with a questionnaire that is
unfocused and ineffective.
Always be direct about the
information you want to
acquire. Successful surveys
act as tools in denying and
confirming the customer’s
expectations from your
business.
Questions in the survey
must be easily answered.
Customers don’t want to
have a hard time answering your questions. Never
use abbreviations, slang
or any technical jargon in
your questionnaire. You
will obtain more helpful
answers if you make the
questions easy.
When it comes to crafting
a good survey you can use
a few different types of
questions, such as:
• Questions answered with
a simple yes or no. (For example: Will you purchase
this product again?)
• Questions answered by
multiple choices. (For
example: Which products
do you like most? Product
A, B or C?)
• You can also use scale
or rankings and ask the
customer to rate their
experience. (For example:
Please rate our service
from 1 to 5)
• Use open-ended questions. (For example: What
are your suggestions to
better improve our services?)
Alternate your questions.
Try mixing easy and difficult questions throughout
your survey. This will help
keep the customers interested and encourage them
to answer more questions.
A good rule of thumb is
to set two easy questions
first, like the yes or no and
the multiple choice questions. Then start to include
your open-ended questions.
This process will keep your
customers from feeling like
you are requesting too much
from them.
Don’t be biased.
Lastly, don’t make the
questions biased. Successful
surveys should get the true
opinion of the customer and
not just the answers that you
want to hear. This is the best
way to measure customer
satisfaction.
Customer service survey
is a very important tool that
can help you make informed
decisions for the betterment
of your business, products
and services. If your goal
is to achieve a 100% satisfaction rating from your
customers, using surveys
will definitely help you to
achieve that goal.
bennoynay@rightcoachingsystems.
com.
Red Cross Philippines head meets
with Red Cross Australia
Gwendolyn Pang, Philippine Red Cross secretarygeneral, took the opportunity
to meet with the Australian
Red Cross CEO and other
officers and managers of the
organization this March in
Melbourne.
Pang was recently in Melbourne to attend an international conference. However,
she also scheduled a meeting
with the core team of the Australian Red Cross to express
her thanks for the financial assistance raised from Typhoon
Haiyan Appeal.
The critical response needed
The Australian Red Cross
Project Typhoon Haiyan appeal was designed to help in
the rehabilitation or repair of
schools and homes, recovery
of communities, and improvement of water sanitation and
health care of the disadvantaged communities in the
Philippines. The donations
will be used to fund other future and long-term programs
of Red Cross in the country,
covering 10 provinces.
So far, the efforts of the
Red Cross have already built
several temporary classrooms
that can accommodate close
to 9,000 students while farmers in Panay Island receive
cash assistance to refinance
their lost crops and livelihood. They have also offered
professional support like
counseling.
The essence of volunteerism
and brotherhood
In her interview with ABC
Radio Australia, Pang lauded
the positive outcome that
happened because of Haiyan.
“It gave so much opportunity
for the Red Cross and the community to work together to
build everything back better.
Example, before the typhoon
struck, they have to walk
miles and miles to reach the
water source and to get water
for drinking, to use water
for hygiene, but now with
the operation we were able
to construct more - water
pumps, more water facilities,
it’s nearer, accessible for the
people.”
Until today Red Cross
volunteers are found even
in the remotest affected communities.
More work needed
Nevertheless, Pang also
stressed that the extensive
work has only begun. Some
of the key areas that require
serious attention are livelihood, welfare, shelter, and
education. She also believed
that the organisation itself
should take the initiative
in strengthening disaster
preparedness through better
understanding of weather
phenomena and the science
behind them.
Australian Red Cross has
specialist aid workers in the
Philippines assisting communities with their shelter
needs in preparation for the
upcoming wet season and
supporting communities with
their food, water and medical
needs. It will continue supporting people affected by
the typhoon to get their lives
back on track, with jobs and
psychological support.
Donations are still being accepted: http://www.redcross.
org.au/typhoon-haiyan-2013.
aspx. The website of its Philippine counterpart is: www.redcross.org.ph.
Gwendolyn Pang
To my best friend Latisha,
Happy 15th birthday!
Zoe Fitzsimmons
On the 16th of March 2014,
we had a family get together
to celebrate my best friend,
Latisha’s 15 th Birthday. It
was filled with lots of fun
and laughter. People were
singing karaoke, eating lots
of Filipino food and dancing.
It was a night that everyone
will remember. Latisha and
I have been best friends for
all my life because Latisha’s
mum, Angeles, and my
mum, Marivic have been
friends ever since they were
kids, and now we are good
friends too.
When I was 5yrs old and
Latisha was 8yrs old, we
had a love-hate relationship because when she was
younger we got into quite a
lot of silly arguments about
our doll house. It got pretty
intense but now that we have
grown up a little, we have
liked each other more.
We have shared many
great memories like going
to JLO’s concert together,
always baking cookies in
the winter and going for
long drives to places, and I
will always remember those
memories for all my life.
Even though we have had a
lot of ups and downs, Latisha
will always be my best friend
and I know that friendships
don’t last forever but I know
that ours will.
With our good friend,
Daniella, sometimes our
family would call us the
Three Muskeeters, as we are
very close to each other. I
am the youngest of the three
but I regard them as my
Sisters, that’s how close we
are together.
I could never wish for a
From left to right: Zoe,
Daniella, and Latisha
better friend like her, so I
would like to say a big Happy
15 th Birthday to my best
friend, Latisha.
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The Inner
Game
THAD MANGALINO
Be adaptable
I r e m e mb e r a f e w
months ago, I was reading an article on the late
Bruce Lee. On that same
article, Bruce was asked
by the interviewer “what
style of martial arts is
superior?” presupposing
that there is one ultimate
style/discipline of martial
arts. Bruce responded by
stating, “The best fighter
is not a boxer, karate or a
judo man. The best fighter
is someone who can adapt
to any style.” After reading
that quote I had to grab
my notepad and write that
gem. What Bruce Lee said
is true. Being adaptable is
the key, a Brazilian Jujitsu
fighter may dominate in
the octagon but be ineffective if he/she were in a bar
room brawl. Also, a Muay
Thai fighter may have
a difficult time fighting
on the ground against an
experienced grappler.
We all know that life
can knock us down if we
are not paying attention.
We need to get our guards
up and not get complacent
(Pacquiao has since learned
from that lesson). Now, I
will not throw a cliché that
if life knocks you down
seven times up in eight. I
am saying, strengthen your
foundation so you will be
hard to knock down and
also make sure you know
how to bounce back higher
than before. However that
conversation will have
to be saved for another
time.
Adaptability is the key.
Redundancies and job cuts
are current hot topics in
the media at the moment.
Major companies like Qantas, Ford, and Toyota, just
to name a few, have put
these measures for their
staff. To experience what
these workers are going
through having lost their
livelihoods is not ideal.
The stress of paying off
the mortgage, bills and
providing food for the family can get to you and the
uncertainty, lack of cash
flow can be debilitating
and can send anyone’s
stress level through the
roof. My question to you,
the reader, is who do you
think will bounce back and
become victorious in the
end? Yes, the person who
can adapt and continue to
move forward.
One needs to “flow with
the go” if that makes sense.
Adaptability, utilising what
you already possess with
a mindset that you can
bounce back and continue
to the direction where you
want to go. A detour may
be needed, however. By
having belief, certainty
compounded by a sense
of urgency; you can get
through it faster.
Bruce said, “Be like water.”
Until next time, Stay
FOCUSED!
Binibini and Ginoong Pilipinas
2013 visit Philippines
Doloris Wills, Binibining
Pilipinas Australia Charity
2013; Daniel Whan, Ginoong
Pilipinas Australia 2013 and
Ginoong Pilipinas Australia
Charity 2013 and Irish Ballesteros, Binibining Pilipinas
Australia 2013 visited Iloilo,
Philippines to meet residents,
government officials and distribute donations. They also had a motorcade
parade as representatives of
the Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland Inc. FAFQ
is a non-political, non-stock,
non-profit, benevolent, charitable, community organisation
based in Queensland. Visit the website page: http://
www.fafq.org.au/
thad@firmfocuspt.com.
The
Philippine
Times
JAG Driving School
"Your journey to safe
driving begins with us."
Celebrating
23 years
Preferred
partner
Contact: Joe Misolas
Mobile: 0409-590-850
Email: jmisolas@bigpond.net.au
The Philippine Times,
the first and only Filipino newspaper
in Australia in full colour.
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advertisers.
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Having fun, Pinas style
“Gimik Pinas Tayo! Band!
Isn’t this - Bogchi! at Beer”
staged by Eventfullrise
Production offered partygoers a gimmick, Pinoy-style
complete with pulutan, beer
and live band.
The event was held on 29
March 2014 at the Ukranian
House in Essendon.
Local bands provided
night-long entertainment
and music: Our Tribe,
Deuterium Band, Acoustically Yours, Scotch Coke and
Quatro Payaso.
The event was in cooperation with Talyer Auto Servicentre Production.
Centenary mum from PH gets
visit from Melbourne kin
Lee Pendleton
When I first arrived in
Australia in March 1988 I
knew that from my mother’s
side we have relatives in
Melbourne, Australia. My
mother’s cousin Uncle Raff
and his wife Arlene were
one of the first Filipino immigrants in the early 1970s
who settled in Melbourne,
Australia. When I first met
my Australian husband in
the Philippines and eventually he sponsored me to
come to Australia, we got
married and my relatives
from Victoria came over
to Sydney and supported
me on my wedding day
and stood as our wedding
sponsors.
The Gonzales siblings
from Malolos, Bulacan
have three families-one is Raff and Arlene
Valencia Gonzales from
North Eltham, Victoria;
Medy and Vic Valencia
from Tarneit,Victoria; and
Pablo “Pabs” and Elizabeth
Flores Gonzales from North
Vermont, Victoria. Their
children all grew up in the
Australian state of Victoria
and well over finished their
studies and have their respective careers and some
of them have their own
families. The Gonzales
family from Ligas, Malolos,
Bulacan the late Norberto
Gerona Gonzales my late
grandmother Carmen Gerona Gonzales’ brother
from Bocaue, Bulacan both
deceased was the family’s
patriarch and Gregoria
“Inang Gorya” Sanchez
Gonzales was his wife from
Ligas, Malolos, Bulacan.
“Inang Gorya” celebrated
her 100th year and all
her children from Australia, three of them and
their families flew from
Melbourne, Victoria to cel-
ebrate with her centenary
celebration last 12 March
2014 at St. Agatha’s Resort
in Guiguinto, Bulacan.
All her children in Melbourne, Victoria-- Raff
and Arlene and their family, children and grandchildren, Medy and Vic
Valencia with their son
Rodney; and Pabs and
Elizabeth Gonzales with
their daughter Giselle,
Allan and Andrei together
with the rest of the other
brothers and sister in the
Philippines had a family
reunion and celebrated
with the rest of all the
family and friends from
the Philippines and some
from overseas.
Celebrating 23 years. Preferred partnerof advertisers.
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masarap bakery
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Mobile 0413 577 786
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Contact: Purita Binghay
11 Dandenong Road East,
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Phone (03) 9770 0066
Fax (03) 9770 0466
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JY Accounting
Services
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15 Clover Close, Berwick,
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Other Branches: Berwick,
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Mobile
MY JOB IS YOUR
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178 Churchill Avenue,
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Phone (03) 9311 1096
Phone 0414 528 983
For specialty Filipino bakery products:
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Bakeries and
Phone (03) 9748 2740
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Fax (03) 9748 9193
Mobile 0433 854 650 JOLLY B’S BAKERY
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Aluminium &
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Blinds and Curtains
Phone (03) 8390 1121
Fax
(03) 8390 1158
Email: info@luxcel.com.au
Web: www.luxcel.com.au
All types of blinds/Roller and Plantation Binds
Security Doors/Free Measure and
Quotes
Spot On Tyres
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Contact: Efren Callos
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CHEMIXTRY MOBILE
Contact: DJ Dan
Contact: Dino
6 Wordsworth Place
Delahey, VIC 3037
Mobile 0433 604 394
0439 038 794
Facebook: Pinoy Keyk Klasiks
Home-based baking business by a
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Affordable DJ hire in Melbourne!
Chemixtry Mobile provides music,
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in birthdays, weddings, christenings,
dinner dances and other parties.
ETHIC DANCE –
MY MOBILE DJ
SERVICE
Email: cecilia.pham@annecto.org.au
Experienced driving instructor will help
you to get your licence. Automatic
or Manual. Learned by hour or plan.
Serve all suburbs in Western area
and Pascoe Vale, Brunswick, Coburg.
New Car. For more information, please
contact 0411 498 709.
MOONLIGHT
DRIVING SCHOOL
Ph/Fax (03) 9367 7438
Mobile 0412 191 577
Email: info@lizhoney.com
Web: http://www.lizhoney.com
Liz Honey Promotions & Entertainment –
giving opportunities to young people.
Fish & Chips
VICKY’S QUALITY
FISH AND CHIPS
“EAT IN OR TAKE-AWAY”
Contact: Vicky
150 Epsom Road
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Phone (03) 9370 1717
We will cook it fresh while you wait.
Filipino-owned business.
Affordable price. Seniors–discounted
price.
Trading hours: Monday-Saturday:
11:30am to 8:30pm; Sunday: Closed
Grocery Stores
204-206 Station Road Deer
Park, VIC 3023
If you need fillings, tooth extractions, dentures, teeth cleaning, teeth whitening.
Advertise in this
section
(03) 9369 4324
Email: panong_gwapo15@yahoo.com
Social ballroom dance instructor / choreographer / disc jockey
Door to Door Sea
&/or Air Freight
Services
DAUSAN
INTERNATIONAL
Phone : (03) 97997624
Dausan
(03) 97042876
International
Mob : 0490 065 745
Freight
Contact : John / Ramon
Forwarder
R.M.M. DRIVING
SCHOOL
Gov’t Accredited Cert. III & IV
Contact: Rowen Maranan
P.O. Box 1055, Preston, VIC
3072
AMELIA’s Variety
Store & Asian
Grocery
Contact: Amelia
9/161-163 Railway Avenue,
Laverton, VIC 3028
Phone (03) 9369 2393
Fax
(03) 9369 2393
Phone (03) 9449 5779 Mobile 0434 980 586
Mobile 0414 959 224 Email: amycas_52@yahoo.com.au
Electrical
Contractor
Door-to-door Sea Cargo and Money
Remittance /Phone Cards / Video Hire/
Clothes & Bags
UNIVERSAL POWER
SERVICES
ANCHING AND
ALEGRING’S
Phone (03) 9799 7624 R.E.C. 19845
Contact: Frank and Chris
(03) 9704 2876
ASIAMART
Western Dental
Care Pty. Ltd.
Contact: Dr. Nenita
Evangelista-Lalin
(03) 9799 7386
0412 020 834
0458 464 640
Door to Door
Phils.
Air & Sea
Contact:
Johnto or
Imelda/
Ramon
Reverse
Cargo – Phils to Aust
Relocation
Lipat bahay
28
Narellan/ Drive,
Hampton
Parcel,
Large
Cargo - Worldwide
Park VIC
3976
2007
Phone (03) 9361 2166
(03) 9363 7772
Fax
(03) 9363 7872
Mobile 0403 717 820
PINOY KEYK
KLASIKS
READ THE LATEST
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Phone
Mobile
Email: sys_admin@linucomsolutions.net
Web: www.linucomsolutions.net
Services: Network security, firewall,
installation, configuration, System
administration, intranet design, web
hosting, email services, Linux installation, etc.
13 Waigani Avenue
Deer Park, VIC 3023
0411 498 709
Contact: Liz or Mike
16 Marriot Road, Keilor
Downs, Vic 3038
Contact: MELVIN / LALAINE
Contact: Jun Zara, Senior
Linux Engineer
P.O. Box 2083 Greenvale,
Vic 3059
Factory and Showroom
Mobile
Liz Honey
Promotions &
Entertainment
MDIEZ SOUND N
MOTION
Solutions
Australia
Mobile 0405 550 045 LUXCEL BLINDS
Ph/Fax (03) 9512 6268 Contact: Jenny or Doreen
Contact: Cecilia Pham
215-217 Sydney Road,
Coburg Vic 3058
Keys2drive Accredited Driving
Instructor
(Log to keys2drive.com.au for a
Free Lesson)
Email: moonlight_driving@bigpond.
com
Email: lolitaadsl@dodo.com.au
ADTAV member since 1990
-Accredited Driver Trainer
-Over 23 years experienced
-Best technique in reverse parallel
parking.
-Western and Northern Suburbs.
Email: audiosoulinfo@gmail.com
Website:www.audiosoulhouseofmusic.com
Providing Quality Sound and Lighting
Systems and DJ Services (of any
generation) for AllOccasions.
Ltd
Post an event.
Computer Systems
and Network Security
Sea freight / Air Freight / Money Remittance Services.
0431 819 312 Contact: Leo or Lolit
Email: djjoe01@yahoo.com
DJ Joe specialises in commercial RnB, Ph/Fax (03) 9305 4896
Old school hip-hop, House, Top chart Leo: 0401 739 802
hits, and Retro.
Lolit: 0411 969 332
Phone
Manny (03) 8390 1118
Mobile
Tet 0431 813 311
Phone (03) 9333 6165
0415 199 898
Mobile 0415 861 105 Mobile
Email: chemixtrymobile@yahoo.
Ph/Fax (03) 9789 9119 Phone (03) 9311 4838
Mobile 0422 830 992
Mobile 0438 789 911 New and Used Tyres, Repairs and
E-mail: mbmabag@bigpond.com
Public Accountant and Registered Tax
Agent. Individual, Business & Investment Tax Returns, BAS. We come to
you for your convenience.
“Your local Filipino computer expert.”
Pty
14 Bendemere Rise,
Langwarrin, VIC 3910
Party DJ for all your occasions; birthdays, engagement, weddings, special
events and corporate functions.
We cater to any music styles you may
need with our quality sound and
lighting and we will make your event a
huge success.
Contact: TET OR MANNY
Phone (03) 9585 7002
Mobile 0407 958 442 Linucom
Avenue,
Clayton South, VIC 3168
Auto Mechanical
Repairs
Contact: Manuel Mabag,
fipa, M.Comm
Contact:
Aaron 0433 076 276
for a free consultation.
AUDIOSOUL
Phone 1800 522 0000
Driving School
0431489198
97992327 Driving School
Email: gcajili@optusnet.com.au
Mobile
Contact: Peter/Carina/Alex
123 Lower Dandenong
RoadMentone, Vic 3194
Contact: Ernie Vilbar
Email: vilbar@vegasteelworks.com.au
Mabag
Accounting
and Taxation
Services
We sell all sorts and sizes of mattresses
and furnitures at discount and factory
prices. Friendly service.
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall
Vic 3023
Mobile Phone Contact: DeejayJoe Vibal
& TAKEAWAY
0435 353 061 Factory 3, 17 Libbett
Email: jsyoung@internode.on.net
Phone (03) 9481 2628
Vicky 0425 804 948
Chris 0430 105 295
DJ Pogz (Gary Cajili) and
DJ Awie (Aldwin Cajili)
Contact: Gary Cajili
L&J Mobile Disco
PC Repairs and Upgrades / Hardware
and Software Installations
PC Reformat / Assembly of new computer that suits your budget
+ Bonus Music and Movies for your
PC if you’re interested.
n
Binghay & Co P/L
Contact: Bill/Chris/Vicky
Shops 61 and 68,
Footscray Market
Hopkins Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
AARON’S
COMPUTER
SERVICES
Wester
Accountants,
Auditors & Tax
Agents
MELBOURNE
BEDDINGS AND
FURNITURES
Kayumanggi
Entertainment
DJs &/or Dance
Instructor/
Choreographer
BALIKBAYAN
ACCOMMODATION
Email: jeumerc@yahoo.com / jeumerc@gmail.com
FOR RENT: 3 bedroom loft type
(sleeps 6 max) /short - long stay/fully
furnished/free use of amenities/
Own access to MRT station/MRT
ride to nearby major malls. $39
per night.
Entertainment
Services
LBC HARI NG
PADALA
MLV ACCOUNTING
Mobile 0412 333 314 Contact: Michael Venezuela JASMINE’S BREAD
Fully-furnished room with own bathroom and toilet located in Avondale
Heights. 100% privacy with own
entrance. $150.00 per week with no
bills. Filipinos only.
Discount Beds &
Furnitures
Computer Services
ROOM
ACCOMMODATION
Contact: ELY
Address: Avondale Heights
(Melbourne)
mango and avocado.
Our product is anchored in our aim “to
let our sweet Pinoy home-baked
classics bring us back home”.
Mobile
Contact: DJ Vasile
Mobile
0433 377 113
Email: cotocuv@yahoo.com.au
Web: www.ethicdance.com.au
Audio and Visual -16th,18th and 21st
Birthdays, School Functions, Children
Parties, Clubs & Dance Parties, and
Corporate Functions.
Submit an
article
Email
reby.gaw@gmail.
com
Court, Braybrook
Contact: Joy or Dennis
0490 065 745 1 Elva
VIC 3012
16, Stables Shopping
Phone (03) 9311 5901 SHOP
Centre, 314-360 Childs
Mobile 0414 344 969
Road, Mill Park, VIC 3082
Email: frank@universalpower.
com.au
Phone (03) 9404 5584
Web: www.universalpower.com.au
Mobile 0406 602 688
Door to Door to Phils. Air & Sea
Reverse Cargo – Phils to Aust
Relocation / Lipat bahay
Parcel, Large Cargo - Worldwide
New Homes / Extensions / Renovations / Service Breakdowns /
Safety Switches / Switchboard
changeovers / Security Cameras and
Home Alarms
Five Star
Express
Balikbayan Box
6 Byron St. Clayton South
Vic 3169
Phone (03) 9543 5507
Mobiles 0413 462 389
0400 331 152
Balikbayan boxes and Padala Regalo.
Post an event.
Visit
Submit
an article
Email
Filipino-Asian products – dry and
frozen / take-away food / prepaid
phone cards/ LBC Boxes
QUIAPO
Angel sa
ASIAN-FILIPINO GROCERY
Call Chona
Angel
sa
Ph: 03 9746 9193
MobQuiapo
044 978 1139
Email: angelquiapo@aol.com.au
Contact:
Chona
48
Wilson
Road,
Melton
48 Wilson Rd, Melton South,
Vic 3338
South, VIC 3338
reby.gaw@gmail.com
Phone (03) 9746 9193
Mobile 0449 781 139
Email: angelquiapo@aol.com.au
Web: www.angelquiapo.com.au
Asian Filipino Grocery/Money Remittance/Phonecards/TFC subscription/
Balikbayan Boxes/Tagalog DVDs/
Frozen-Dry Goods.
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Locksmiths
BRIMBANK
COMMUNITY
MARKET
LOCKSMITHS AND
SECURITY DOORS
ASIAN-OZ
GROCERIES
Contact: Jovita Stevens
35 Michel Street,
Shepparton, Vic 3630
ManileÑa Filipino
Asian Grocery
Phone (03) 5831 6586 Contact: Shirley Rivera
Fax
(03) 5821 1004 391 Chandler Road,
Keysborough, Vic 3173
Mobile 0439 632 949
Email: jovie_stevens@yahoo.com
Phone (03) 9798 5389
Door-to-door Money Remittance – Sea
0419 674 339
Cargo / Phone Cards / Cosmetics / Mobile
Aloe Vera Products
CRAIGIEBURN
ASIAN GROCERY
Email: lolaheart12@yahoo.com
Door-to-door cargo/money remittance/
phonecards/bags/shoes/clothes/wide
range of Asian products.
Contact: Grace or Anne
Shop 6, Craigieburn Plaza,
Craigieburn Road,
Craigieburn, VIC 3064
Phone (03) 8339 7439
Email: mabel10@iprimus.com.au
Open 7 days / wide variety of Fil-Asian
products / cheaper prices / quality
service / check us on Facebook
CRAIGIEBURN ASIAN GROCERY
Masagana
Filipino Asian
Groceries
Contact: Terry or Boy
Shop 12 / 159 Boronia Rd
Boronia, VIC 3155
QUIAPO AUSTRALASIA
PTY LTD
168 Churchill Avenue,
Braybrook, Vic 3019
Contact: Lita / Bong
Phone (03) 9311 0992
Fax
(03) 9311 4876
Wholesaler / Retailer / Importer of
Philippine Food Products / Money
Remittance / Door-to-Door Cargo
/ Selling Orocon plastic containers
/ Others
614 Ballarat Road, Ardeer
VIC 3022
Contact Tom or Gil
Mobile
Philippine
consulate (QLD)
Mr. Alan Grummitt
126 Wickham St, Fortitude
Valley, QLD 4006
Phone (07) 3252 8215
Fax
(07) 3252 8240
Money Remittance
&/or Freight
Services
Phil-Aust Food
FILIMEX ASIAN
STORE AND CAFE
Contact: Grace
229 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West, VIC 3055
Phone (03) 5976 8025 BM EXPRESS
Phone (03) 9386 2948
Mobile 0425 808 108
FILOZZIES GROCER
Contact: Mabelle
Shop 8, 323 Main Road
East, St. Albans,
VIC 3021 (behind
Safeway)
Phone (03) 9356 4522
AH (03) 9367 7818
Filipino delicacies, door-to-door sea/
air cargo, money remittance (higher
rates), video rental (Tagalog movies)
Melly’s Asian
Groceries
Contact: Melly
Shop 43, Hampton Park
Shopping Square,
Somerville Road,
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
Ph/Fax (03) 9799 2565
Money Remittance, Sea cargo Services, Filipino Movies VHS/VCD Hire, VCD
Karaoke Hire/Sales, Phonecards.
SARI-SARI filipino
& asian groceries
26A Webb Street Narre
Warren, VIC 3805
Phone (03) 9796 0880
Fax (03) 9703 1621
Mobile 0430 207899
Email: sallymanaog102@gmail.com
International Money Transfer Agent.
Business hours: Mon.-Sat.:
10:30am-6:30pm; Sunday:
11am-5pm
Groceries and
Take-away Foods
Contact: Stella Plotek
Shop 121, Footscray
Market, Hopkins Street
Footscray, VIC
miguel’s
asian food &
groceries
Contact: Dominic
Phone (03) 6230 4000
Fax (03) 6231 1986
Phil Dept of
tourism
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27-33 Wentworth
Avenue, Sydney, NSW
2000
KABSAT VARIETY
STORE
Contact: Josie Sotelo
Shop 3, 167/179 Shaws
Road
Werribee, VIC 3030
Shop 23, 63-67 Little
Saigon Market Nicholson
Street, Footscray, VIC
3011
We sell a wide variety of Pilipino and
other Asian foods.
Everyone is welcome. Friendly service.
MONEY REMITTANCE AND BALIKBAYAN BOXES
Trading Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am to 6pm;
Sat-Sun: 10am to 6pm
LBC Money
remittance
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall,
VIC 3023
Hotline 1800 522 0000
Phone (03) 8348 5766 FILCOM
Mobile 0414 748 427 PUBLISHING P/L
Web: www.lbcexpress.com
MANILA IN
FOOTSCRAY
Contact: Vivian
Shop 14, 119 Hopkins St,
Footscray, VIC 3011
(Leeds St entrance)
Phone (03) 9689 7237
Fax
(03) 9689 3800
Mobile 0423 224 224
Welars Express Money Remittance /
Door-to-door Cargo / Prepaid Phonecards / DVD Movies for sale.
Contact: JEN OR RAHUL
440 Sydney Road
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Phone (03) 9381 0433
Mobile 0433 666 306
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
Selling Filipino and Asian Products.
Door to Door Cargo and Money Remittance. FREE PARKING AT THE BACK.
We also sell traditional bags, wallets
and clothing.
Submit an article
Email reby.gaw@gmail.com
Contact: George
Mobile
PHIL EXPRESS
REMITTANCE
AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
0411 566 885
Email: publisher@philtimes.com
Website: ggoryopictures.com
Specialising in digital photography,
design of business forms, logos,
booklets, souvenir programmes,
magazines, flyers, etc.
Contact: Terry Apines
0439 303 754
0488 198 900 18 Claude Avenue,
Opening Hours: Tues- Sunday (9 am
to 9 pm)
Dine In & take-away/ special functions
and catering available/Door-to-Door
Cargo /Magnolia and Selecta ice cream/
San Miguel Beer, Light, and Pale Pilsen/
Red Horse
HAPPY HUT PTY
LTD
Contact: Ligaya Binuya –
Philippine Gov’t
Offices
EMBASSY
0433 917 511 H.E. Belen Anota,
Ambassador
Phone (03) 8390 4212
85 – 87 Oakwood Road,
Albanvale, VIC 3021
P.O. Box 3297, Manuka
Canberra, ACT 2603
(near Brimbank Central Shopping
Centre)
Fish & Chips, take-away food, Filipino
and Asian Grocery, Phone recharge,
phonecards.
Phone (02) 6273 2535
Fax (02) 6273 3984
Lechon
Email: embaphil@iaccess.com.au
PHILIPPINE
Consulate (NSW)
AMALIA’S LECHON
CEBU P/L
Contact: Ben Respicio
Director/CEA REIV
Mobile
0412 335 077
Email: benr@remax.com.au
SPECIALISING IN FILIPINO
AUTHENTIC SPIT ROAST PIG
Contact: Alex and Amie
Factory 35, 12-20 James
Court, Tottenham, VIC
3012 (Mel Ref. 41A4)
Philippine
consulate (VIC)
Ms Virginia Kalong
Suite 1205, St Kilda
Towers, 1 Queens Road,
Melbourne, VIC
RAINE & HORNE
Point Cook
Contact: Sonny Castillo
Point Cook , VIC 3030
Mobile
0401 027 683 Emergency
Specialising in Filipino Dishes – puto,
dinuguan, lumpia, turon, palabok,
kare-kare at iba pa.
Schools - Language
&/or Special Courses
Claire’s Food
House
Contact: Claire or Mary
Shop 5/550 Mahoneys Rd,
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
Email: info@philconsulate.com.au
Web: www.philconsulate.com.au
Mondays and Fridays. 10:00am
to 4:00pm. Thursdays by appointment only.
Roy Carbungco, President
0411 145 776
0418 543 737
Michael Wright, Secretary,
Calendar of Events and Disaster
Preparedness
Annual Fundraising Event, Month
of April
Ph (6:00pm)
(03) 9687 9626
Mobile 0413 383 648
0466 422 047
Filipino & Visayan Languages, Affordable fees. SUNDAY CLASSES.
Email: sonny.castillo@rh.com.au
Web: www.rh.com.au/pointcook
I specialize in buying, selling & renting
properties in the Southwest Region
and Metropolitan Melbourne.
Restaurants,
Take-away Shops
and Grocery Stores
Relief Fund for
Philippines
1/28 Pickett Street
Footscray VIC 3011
Phone: (03) 8353 8980
Mobile: 0419 330 801
PHILIPPINE
LANGUAGE
SCHOOL OF
VICTORIA, INC.
Contact: Perla Luetic
C/- 42 Eleanor Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
Isabel Antonio - 0423 800 888
 Portrait Studio / Outdoor (Glamour, Fantasy,
Model Portfolio)
FCCM Photography Services include
events (weddings, bir thdays, an: night,
niversaries,Please
group contact
party, hen’s
dinner
and dance,
portrait studio/
Hector
Calaraand
- 0450523554
outdoor (glamour, fantasy, model
Isabel Antonio - 0423800888
portfolio).
Radio Stations
3zzz 92.3 fm
Melbourne, VIC
Contact: Chito Javier
Phone (03) 9415 1923
(03) 9415 1926
Email: radyopilipino@yahoogroups.com
Wednesdays 3.00 PM to 4.00PM,
Fridays 7.00 AM to 8.00 AM, Sundays
11.00 PM to 12.00 Midnight
CPCA radio
Social Organisations
To Dine In / Hold Function: Booking is Essential
For our Catering Services please call Jocelyn
We Cater for all Occasions
KABAYAN FILIPINO
RESTAURANT AND
ASIAN GROCERY
Cairnlea Town Centre, Shop 21-23
100 Furlong Rd, Cairnlea Vic 3023
Restaurant: (03) 8390 1346
Groceries: (03) 8358 5600
Shop 5/49 Synnot Street
Werribee Vic 3030
Ph: (03) 9371 7140
Contact: Jocelyn / Ding
Shop 21-23/100 Furlong
Road, Cairnlea Shopping
Centre, Cairnlea, Vic 3023
Shop 5/49 Synnot Street,
Werribee, VIC 3030
Jerry Lydia 0427 819 161
0424 361 948
The Association continues to grow
since 2001. Main projects: Quest
for Miss Austral-asia and the Filipino
Fiesta in Gippsland
Sponsors: La Trobe City Council,
Multi-cultural Affairs and Citizenship,
Western Union, Western Travel and J
& J Express.
FILIPINO
AUSTRALIAN
FRIENDSHIP
ASSOCIATION
OF GEELONG
INCORPORATED
Contact: Barry Buckle,
President
D.W. Hope Centre, The
Boulevard, Norlane,
VIC 3214
Phone (03) 5257 1921
“We welcome everyone to join our
organisation.”
filipino
AUSTRALIAN
VISAYAN
ASSOCIATION OF
VICTORIA INC
CUISINE
Contact: JOSEPHINE or
RAUL
Contact: Mauro Somodio
PO Box 2424, Chirmside,
QLD 4032
Phone (07) 3216 9808
FILIPIno
community
coordinating
council of qld
Contact: Orly Vargas
GPO Box 2745, Brisbane,
QLD 4001
Phone (07) 3808 7804
Filipino
Community
council of
Victoria inc.
(fccvi)
Contact: Perla Luetic
93 Cowper Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
Catering/Take-away food/Door-to-door
Cargo & Money Remittance/Phone
Cards Available.
Geelong, VIC
Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Contact: Aspie Burns
Contact: Maria Selga,
Program Convenor
Phone
Phone (03) 8390 1346
(03) 8358 5600
(03) 9731 7140
Mobile 0425 842 883
Geelong radio
94.7fm - filipino
program
Wednesdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm
ASSOCIATION
OF FILIPINOS &
AUSTRALIANS IN
GIPPSLAND
Contact: Jerry or Lydia
86 Vary Street, Morwell,
VIC 3840
Phone (03) 9314 0858
Mobile 0434 143 129
Phone (03) 5221 7144
0401 209 540 Phone (03) 9863 7885
LASANG PINOY
The Original and the One and only
KABAYAN
Fax (03) 9863 7884 RADYO
THE FILIPINO
LECHON CEBU in MELBOURNE
Melbourne, 855 Khz AM
Proven Delicious….Once tasted,
always wanted!
Ito lang ang tunay na malasa at totoong
LECHON CEBU….PIT SENYOR!
We raise funds to support our projects
in Capiz.
Contact: Narcisa Mcleavy
Shop 251, Footscray
Market, Vic 3011
PHILIPPINE
LANGUAGE
INSTITUTE
FILIPINO
CAMERA CLUB
OF MELBOURNE
(FCCM)
Phone (02) 9262 7377 program
Fax
(02) 9262 7355 Melbourne, 3SER 97.7 FM
Mobile 0415 426 400 Mondays 11.00 AM to 12.00PM
Email: contact@philippineconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.com.au
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
Mobile 0413 844 146
Ph/Fax (03) 9317 9156 australian
Mobile 0413 623 991 foundation of
Phone (03) 9359 0802 Email: phillang@bigpond.net.au
Mobile 0409 092 556 Web: www.philippinelanguage.webs. qld
Contact: Eduard
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
NIPAHUT CORNER
Photographers,
Printers &
Graphic Designers
Mobile
Services offered: take-away Filipino com
cuisine, Filipino groceries, money VCE Provider, Filipino LOTE, Units
Email: remit@philexpress.com.au
remittance, door-to-door boxes, 1, 2, 3 & 4
Web: www.philexpress.com.au
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FCCM - Photography Service
calling
cards.
PERA PADALA. SEND YOUR MONEY
FAST AND SECURE.
We accept Photography jobs on behalf of our Expert
Photographer members.
Your most reliable way to send money
to the Philippines.
Contact:
Credit to account. Cash door to door.  Events - Wedding, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Group
Filipino Restaurant and Asian Groceries
Hector
- 0450
523 554
Cash pick up.
TAKE-AWAY - ASIAN GROCERIES - CATERING
Party,
Hen'sCalara
night, Dinner
and Dance
Phone (03) 9974 2795
Mobile 0430 387 989
Email: kabsatvarietystore@gmail.
com
Filipino/Asian Products/Whitening
products (glutathione)
Foodwarmers/Gel, Balikbayan Boxes/
Money Remittance
Phonecards/Proper ty agent (Phil)/
European cookware/Health-Beauty
Products
REMAX PROPERTY
SPECIALISTS
Email: ptsydney@ozemail.com.au
Web: www.tourism.gov.ph
Email: dtisydney@one.net.au
CIRCULO
CAPIZENO OF
Phone (03) 9364 1174 MELBOURNE
Albans, VIC 3021
LUTONG PINOY
Phone (02) 9283 7300 Point Cook Town Centre,
C5, L1/ #2 Main Street,
Fax (02) 9283 8011
Phone (03) 9689 0188 Phone (03)9318 8247 0405 101 320 PHILIPPINE
Mobile 0434 116 615 Amador Binuya
The BIGGEST Filipino Discount Store
–
in the Western Suburbs since 1977.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
Real Estate
GPO Box 1231 M, Hobart,
TAS 7000
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Phone (03) 9307 9478
1300 795 798
INDAY FILIPINO
ASIAN STORE
Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm
Web: www.wr.com.au/bjs/wow.htm
Phone (02) 9283 0711
Fax (02) 9283 0755
Contact: Cynthia Millar
13 Nichols Drive
Mornington, VIC 3931
Cebuanna and other partners, Bank to
Bank and Door to Door delivery. Pick
up your Balikbayan boxes from us
if you are located in the Mornington
Peninsula, Melbourne or surrounding
suburb. Avail of our wholesale Filipino
grocery for your shops which are palletised and transported for you from
the main NSW warehouse.
WOWFM - Sydney
Philippine
Consulate (Tas.)
Mobile 0418 986 386 Contact: Paolo Papa
PHILIPPINE TRADE
Email: info@phil-austfood.com.au
Mobile 0435 483 491 AND INVESTMENT
Website: http://www.phil-austfood.
com.au
Toll Free 1300 72 44 91 CENTER
Phone (03) 9762 2123 We provide
money remittance services MONEY REMITTANCE / SEA AND
Mobile 0413 844 146 such as Pickup ie. from BDO, Mlhuillier, AIR CARGO
Email: lapines@optusnet.com.au
Large range of Filipino - Asian goods
and seafoods. Door-to-door Cargo and
Money Remittance. Prepaid Phonecards. Under new management.
Phone 0408 766 890 Shop 12, Elaine Street
Victoria Square, St.
Fax (03) 9663 2874
0413 481 442 Mr Paul J. Green, Honorary
Consul General
0433 758 000
All Locks Opened / Installed / Repaired
/ Rekey & Master Key System / Supply
& Installation of Security Doors
33
13 Schuler Court, Narre
Warren, VIC 3805
Contact: Dr. Edgar Lagrito,
President
Phone (03) 9687 9011
Fax (03) 9687 9120
Website: fccvi.org.au
“As the umbrella body, we look after
the welfare of the Fil-Aussie communities in Victoria.”
Phone (03) 9796 3872
Everyone is welcome to join our
organisation.
Submit an article
Email alice@philtimes.com
Celebrating 23 years. Preferred partner of advertisers.
Ilonggo
Association of
Victoria Inc.
Contact: Melvin Espiga –
President
C/- 10 Clues Crt., Sunshine
West, Vic 3020
Phone (03)8361 8606
Mobile 0416 027 922
Our next project is to build a multipurpose hall in Bacolod through
Gawad Kalinga.
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CLASSIFIEDS
ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION SERVICES
SHARE-ME-A DREAM
BISAYAN
COMMUNITY CLUB
OF VICTORIA INC.
KALIWAT
BOL-ANON SA
AUSTRALIA INC.
(KABAI)
Contact: Rowella Dango –
President
Laura Abejaron –
Secretary
Chona Lim - PRO
Phone
Rowella
9559 3674
Laura
9798 0730
Lim
0431 379 743
“We welcome everyone to join our
group especially those of Boholano
descent.
Contact: Choy Symes
(President) or Terry
Kane (Vice President)
C/- 9 Englewood Court
Hillside, Vic 3037
Mobile
Choy 0422 807 339
Terry 0409 675 246
Email: choysymes.shareme@
y7mail.com
Club annual project “Operation
Smile”
Responding to the growing needs of
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Operation in
Southern Philippines.
Trade Services –
House
Maintenance
Are you looking for
work experience in
accounting?
SAP - MYOB - QB HandyTax - Excel
The jobs covered in work experience training
• Accountant
• Assistant Accountant
• Accounts Payable Officer
• Accounts Receivable Officer
• Payroll Officer
• Admin Accounts Officer
We offer the following services to clients
• Accounting Reporting & Lodgement
• Bookkeeping
• BAS/GST Lodgement
• Payroll
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
Contact - Reg 0425 790 550
rmandcassociate@optusnet.com.au
HANDY EDI
8 Catherine Place
Pakenham, VIC
Contact: Bernadette Miranda,
President-0424 050 134
Sonia Santos, Treasurer
- 0421 303 264
Travel Agents &/or
Travel Tours
Email: royc@iprimus.com.au
The club holds its annual event every
Melbourne Cup Day eve.
PANGASINENSES
DOWN UNDER
MELBOURNE
AUSTRALIA
(PDUMA) Tax returns, Tax planning, management consulting,
audit and assurance, and related business needs. Your
partner in Wealth Creation and Asset Protection.
For personal and complete business services, please contact:
Loreto Resubal - 0425 751 281
ARCHITECTS
A philippine
tours
Contact: Aleli, Jennifer,
Chris, Ester, Grace, or
Geraldine
225 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West, VIC 3055
DRIVING SCHOOL
PAPA BEAR BAKEHOUSE
JAG Driving School
FILIPINO BREAD, CAKES AND PASTRIES
11 MARKET PLACE, BRAYBROOK VIC 3019
(NEAR CORNER OF DUKE STREET AND BALLARAT ROAD)
PHONE: (03) 9311 2909 MOBILE: 0421 820 800
EMAIL: papabearbakehouse@yahoo.com.
OPEN:
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY: 9:00 AM TO 5:30 PM
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
SUNDAY: 10 AM to 3:00 PM
MINA PRECILLA
Advertise
Mob: 0415 661 665
Deer Park travel
PHIL-AUS
BALLROOM DANCE
CLUB OF VICTORIA, Phone (03) 8372 5722
Mobile 0415 461 665
INC.
0413 455 918
BROKERS-MORTGAGE
Fred & Mila Osorio
0431 535 700
Remy & Yolly Racquel
0404 071 116
How would you like to have the right home
loan and the choice of lenders?
Address: 23 Mourell
Street, West Sunshine,
VIC 3020
Feel free to contact me.
Extending help to our unfortunate kids
in the Philippines.
Philippine Fiesta
of Victoria Inc.
Contact: Ross Manuel,
Chairman
PO Box 2120, Deer Park
North, VIC 3023
Mobile
License 32932
Contact: Josie, Rita, John,
Carmi
Shop 2A, 100 Furlong Rd
Cairnlea Town Centre
Cairnlea, VIC 3023
Phone 03 9363 0288
Fax
03 9363 0488
Email: deerpark@westerntravel.com.au
Web: www.westerntravel.com.au
0433 404 987
Web: www.philfiesta.com
Philippine Fiesta holds yearly event
in November. “Makipag-akbayan po
tayo para sa kaunlaran.”
Advertise in this section
(03) 9369 4324
Post an event.
Visit
Misolas
Mobile: 0409-590-850
section and get
FREE listing in the
online edition of
Email: jmisolas@bigpond.net.au
Email: mina@precillatravel.com.au
“Travel expert”
WESTERN TRAVEL
Deer Park
Contact: Joe
Classifieds
Contact: Mina Precilla
DEER PARK TRAVEL
85
– 87
OakwoodDrive,
Road,
15/44
Eucalyptus
Maidstone 3012
Albanvale VIC 3021
03 9317 3632
T: +61BRIMBANK
NEAR
CENTRAL
E: mina@precillatravel.com.au
SHOPPING CENTRE
Contacts: Chris Centeno
"Your journey to safe
driving begins with us."
ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS
Over 30 years of service to the FilipinoAustralian community. Maaasahan at
mapagkakatiwalaan.
Deer Park
Travel
BAKERIES
(FILIPINO BAKERY)
Phone (03) 9384 1844
Chris 0413 455 918
Ester
0431 821 885
Geraldine 0412 663 699
Jennifer 0422 404 271
0430 395 157
Phone 03 9764 2072 Joy Mobile 0402 283 188 Website: philippinetours.com.au
Organisation for Pangasinan-born
residents of Victoria and their friends
and supporters.
Address: 41 Walker St. Dandenong VIC
3175; Phone: (03) 9793 9182; Fax: (03)
9793 9181; Emal: mohtai@eftel.net.au
Website: www.taap.com.au
Mohammed Taiyab
Principal/Accountant/Tax Agent/J.P.
ABN 49 100 180 747
Contact person: Roger
Noveloso Address: 36 Pitfield
Crescent, Rowville,
VIC 3178
Email: novelosojr@yahoo.com.au
Qualified Accountant – CPA Australia
UP Diliman – BS Business Administration
& Accountancy
All accounting and taxation services.
WE COME TO YOU. By appointment
Train your staff to use:
•Quickbooks • MYOB • Xero
Email: info@jrj.com.au Website: www.jrj.com.au
Supporting your local Rotary Community and Sports Clubs.
11 Hunter Ave,
RoxburghPark,VIC 3064
Phone (03) 9305 1426
Fax (03) 9305 1425
Mobile 0411 145 776
Registered tax agent. Approved SMSF Auditor.
Chartered Accountant Registered Tax Agent
Mobile: 0415 835 863
Email: elintag97@gmail.com
Can take jobs on your renovation
needs – tiling, painting, installation of
vanities, decking, flooring
Contact: Michael
Venezuela CPA
PO Box 2949, Rowvillle
Victoria 3178
Phone 03 9759 5075
Mobile 0412 329 378
Email: michael_venezuela@yahoo.com.au
Services:
• Preparation of financial statements
• Designing financial accounting
systems
• Assisting in management accounting
• Taxation planning and tax returns
• BAS and IAS preparation and
submission
• Establish and maintain business
structures e.g. companies, trusts,
partnerships, individuals
• Establish, maintain and audit selfmanaged super funds
JRJ Corporate Advisory
Services Pty Ltd
Contact: EDISON LINTAG
PampangueÑo
Club of
Melbourne
Victoria
Mike-Your
Mobile
Tax Agent
For details, email
ads@philtimes.com
or call
(03) 9369 4324
Eastern Melbourne
Driving School
Your local driving school at
south-eastern suburbs
Accredited driving instructor
l Beginner, overseas licence,
change-over
l Free assessment. Sa mga nais
mag-convert ng kanilang
overseas licence
Tawag lang po!
l
l
E M
Also Cleaning Contractor:
Currently
l Local council offices
l Rental properties – moving
in/out cleaning
l Garden and lawn maintenance
Contact: Ben Bolano
Mobile: 0408 543 554
Phone: (03) 9795 1834
COMPUTER REPAIRS
Yolanda Larion
Mortgage Broker
CRN 445390
T
M
03 9764 0668
0431 140 325
Postal Address
PO Box 2203 ROWVILLE VIC 3178
E
y o l a n d a @ t r u e v i n e m o r t g a g e s o l u t i o n s. c o m. a u
Fantastic Business Opportunity
Asian/Filipino Groceries – For Sale
No direct competition
Easy to manage, easy parking,
excellent customer sase – Dandenong area
Call Now: 0414 623 465
Price neg: “walk-in, walk-out”
Advertise in this section (03) 9369 4324
CLASSIFIEDS
DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE
• BALIKBAYAN BOX
• MONEY REMITTANCE
• PADALA REGALO
FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
OUR END-TO-END PERSONALISED SERVICE!
WE HANDLE AND DELIVER YOUR BALIKBAYAN BOXES IN THE
PHILIPPINES BY AUSTRALASIA CARGO EXPRESS ALSO
OWNED AND MANAGED BY FIVE STAR EXPRESS
FORWARDER • TRUCKING • WAREHOUSING
OUR PRICES:
CENTRAL METRO MANILA ...........................................$85
LUZON ............................................................FROM $90
VISAYAS (CITY LIMITS ONLY) ..........................................$125
MINDANAO (CITY LIMITS ONLY) ...................................$130
For island and remote areas, pagusapan po natin.
EMPLOYMENT
MEDICAL/DENTAL SERVICES
LABOURER REQUIRED AT
CAMPERDOWN.
MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK
ENGLISH AND PREPARED
TO WORK COMPETENTLY
PLEASE CONTACT
NINO 0411 622 226 OR
MELINA 0407949659
1 RAVEN MEDICAL CLINIC
EMPLOYMENT
GROCERY
STORES
1 Raven Crescent, Narre Warren, Victoria
Services:
4 Medical Clinic
4 Denture/Dental
Clinic
4 Anti-Aging Clinic
MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
Dr Lorinda De Leon, MD
FRACGP,AMC,FARGP
Also sells frozen
products, fresh fruits
and vegetables
SPECIAL OFFER!!
We accept any appliances, electronic
equipment and any home furnishings
(new or old) for shipment to the
Philippines. Call us. Pagusapan po natin.
Phone: (03) 9543 5507 • Mobiles: 0400 331 152 or 0413 462 389
Email: fivestarexpress@optusnet.com.au • Website: www.5starexpress.wix.com/montage
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CONSTRUCTION (PHILIPPINES)
Dental Prosthetist, ADPA member
Deal direct for your new denture needs and
available to be worn in less than a week.
Same day service for repair and reline.
Shop 10
Lalor Plaza Shopping Centre
22 McKimmies Rd, Lalor 3075
Contact:
Roy & Imee Pabustan
Phone/Fax: (03) 9464 7474
Mobile: 0402 011 402
Visit us on
Facebook
DENTAL PRACTITIONER
Mr Wilfredo Reyes
Tel. (03) 8759 3761 Mobile: 0412 947 276
Email: admin@1ravenmedical.com
MIGRATION SERVICES
DENTISTS
Engr. Boyet Garcia
MM-AIM
President/CEO
Call to fin d ou t mo re
A.B.Garcia Construction, Inc.
Taguig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
Contact: (+63 2) 519 2409
Mobile: (+63) 917 832 0456
Website:
http://abgarcia.com.ph/
Dr. Derman Malapitan
BDSc (Phil.), ADC (Aus.)
Dentist
Phone: 03 8390 0959 Fax: 03 8390 0949
KOREAN HAIR & BEAUTY
Hair Bene
hair care, wedding event
skin care (opening soon)
eyelash extensions, eyelash perm
P: (03) 9310 9246; M: 0450 210 913
Shop 3 / 323 Main Road East, St.
Albans Vic 3021 (BEHIND SAFEWAY)
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm; Sun: 10am-4pm
Pa rtne r Visa
S tu de nt Visa
P aren t Visa
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday & Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm
EMPLOYMENT
GROCERY STORES
MA RN :0 8 4 9 6 1 8
Shop 17 Burnside Shopping Centre
15-25 Westwood Drive, Burnside VIC 3023
Wo rk Visa
P R Visa
Ca rer Visa
Melb: 03 9005 0832
Syd: 02 8005 2729
Positive Visa Solutions.com.au
PARTY HIRE SERVICES
WE HIRE:
FOOD WARMERS WITH FUEL•CHAIRS•TABLES•
TABLE CLOTHS• CHAIR COVERS•CUTLERY•
CROCKERY• JUGS•ASH TRAYS•GLASSES•
GAZEEBO•CANDELABRAS AND OTHERS
WE ORGANISE:
KIDS ENTERTAINMENT-FACE PAINTING AND CLOWN
FOR CHILDREN’S PARTIES•VIDEOGRAPHER•
PHOTOGRAPHER•MUSIC – DJ
HIRING
EXPERIENCED CHEF/COOK
CLASSIC ENTERPRISES
0419 360 904
Email: elena88@bigpond.net.au
WE ARE LOOKING FOR HARDWORKING AND EXPERIENCED CHEF/
COOK TO JOIN OUR RESTAURANT/TAKEAWAY/CATERING SERVICES.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
•HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A CHEF/COOK ESPECIALIZING IN
FILIPINO CUISINE (INCLUDING FILIPINO BREADS AND DESSERTS)
•HAVE EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITALITY/CATERING OR SIMILAR
QUALIFICATIONS
•MUST BE RELIABLE
•MUST BE HARD WORKING
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Pls. send your resume to: asiamart31@yahoo.com.au
ANCHING’S AND ALEGRING’S ASIAMART
Phone: (03) 9404 5584
SHOP 16 Stables Shopping Centre, Childs Road, Mill Park
PRINTING/PROMOTIONS
PRINTING / PROMOTIONAL
PRODUCTS
•CALENDARS• T-SHIRT PRINTING•FRIDGE MAGNETS•
KEY RINGS• WINES•LABELS•OTHERS•
RUBBER STAMPS•BUSINESS CARDS•LETTERHEADS•
RECEIPTS•FLYERS•GENERAL PRINTING
CLASSIC ENTERPRISES
0419 360 904 / 9369 4324
Email: elena88@bigpond.net.au
Post an event. Visit
Why Rent??
When You Can Rent to Own
Your Own Home –
Victoria-wide
Sick and tired of renting and paying for
your landlord’s mortgage? We can turn
your rent (dead) money towards paying
for your own home. Brand new houses
available in the north, west and south
eastern suburbs of Victoria.
No Hassles of filling out the banks paper
work & No Bank Loan required.
We Offer houses to Self-employed & Cash
Workers, Minimum deposit required. You
can use your Government Grant as part of
your deposit.
Bad Credit – OK
New To Australia – 457 Visas - OK
Be Very Quick as there are limited brand
new houses available. Call to see if you
qualify.
Contact: My Bahay Now Pty Ltd
(Ph): 8358 4518; (Mob): 0410 621 924
(A): Suite 3, Level 1, 1/10 Castro Way
Advertise
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section and get
FREE listing in the
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For details, email
ads@philtimes.com
or call
(03) 9369 4324
REAL ESTATE
Celebrating 23 years.
Preferred partner
Advertise in this section (03) 9369 4324
of advertisers.
FOREX
HAS THE
THE LARGEST
LARGEST REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE NETWORK,
NETWORK,
HAS
MORE THAN
8100
BRANCHES
With over 8100 partner branches located all
over the Philippines, Forex makes it easy!
With the largest remittance network in the Philippines,
Forex customers and their loved-ones get to enjoy
convenient access to their remittances unlike any other.
With more than 8100 partner branch locations and
almost 8000 of them are Cash Pick Up points, wherever
your loved-ones are, we are too.
There simply is no easier and faster way to get money to
those you care for than through Forex.
Join the HUGE amounts of Filipinos in Australia who
currently enjoy the Convenient, Fast, Friendly and Secure
way to send money remittance. Send it through Forex.
AND MORE THAN
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CASH PICK UP POINTS
FOREX HAS THE LARGEST
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In partners with:

The Philippine Times April 2014 edition

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