The Philippine Times October 2015 Edition

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FEGTA makes it again! Cebuano Association
marks third year
Five years ago, the Filipino Elderly Group Get Together Association (FEGTA)
held its first ever anniversary ball at the Millennium
Reception. It was grand but
this time it was grander! Everyone indeed had a “ball”!
On 26 September 2015,
around 250 came wearing
their best party frock to a
night of dinner and dancing
at the Grand Star Receptions, Altona. The program
was hosted by Willy Obien.
FEGTA President Luisa Rivo
gave a welcome speech and
acknowledged the presence of Melba Marginson,
Executive Director of the
Victorian Immigrant and
Refugee Women’s Coalition.
Perla Luetic, Chairperson
of the Filipino Community Council of Victoria,
rendered an inspiring and
motivating speech. During
the FEGTA Execom presentation, the President said,
“Each of us has different talents but together we become
a strong force that make us
attain or even exceed the
goals we set ourselves to
achieve.” These talented
people who worked hard
and whose efforts resulted
to a strong team consist of
Rading Miranda, Vice President; Marie Zoleta, Secretary; Susan Rodriguez, Treasurer; Jun Alegre, Auditor;
Committee members --Glo
Moscosa, Mila Sheehan,
Edith Feliciano, Sherley
Langley, Liza Neos, Gemma
Poblete, Lydia Ocap, Juliet
Summerhill, Ben Alvares
and Tony Casole.
Guests were entertained
by the lively Hawaiian
dance performed by selected FEGTA members as well
as members of other Filipino clubs, the smooth and
rhythmic steps of FEGTA
Ballroom dance and FEGTA
Cultural Dance where dancers swayed to the Alcamphor music. Of course all
these moves wouldn’t be
possible without the accompaniment of lively music
provided by the first gentleman Mr Ernie Rivo.
To view more photos,
visit: http://philtimes.com.
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The Cebuano Association
of Australia Inc. (CAAI) celebrated its third anniversary
dubbed Spring Fever with
the theme “Pirates and Sailors”. The celebration was
highlighted with the best
male and female costume for
2015. Cebuano Association President Boy Lawa emphasised
the importance of the commemoration and reminded
members to encourage all
Cebuanos in Victoria to
support the Association’s
fundraising campaign. “Your
attendance is enough to
show loyalty to us and for
that I am thankful,” he said
during his speech.
The winners of the Best
Costume for 2015 Spring
Fever are Mr Victor Beverage
(for male) and Ms Emily Reis
(female).
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editorial
Elevating consciousness with social media
We have tackled the breadth and power of
social media in previous editorials. Like many
individuals and organisations, we also believe
that social media can be an equaliser in giving
those who are discriminated with a voice an
opinion in the public sphere. Social media
can report a misconduct, thus becomes like
society’s extra eye for looking out for the public good. Social media can likewise broadcast
social good which can be hidden from mass
media’s eye. In so many ways, we have this
powerful platform to inform, influence, expose,
uplift and on one end destroy entities however
powerful.
In mass media, there is a theory which describes its power to set what issues are important by giving a particular matter for discussion
substantial coverage. Agenda setting accords
media that distinct authority to dictate what
should be taken up as primary issue by giving
it prominence and giving it substantial print
space and airtime.
Then there’s another theory which marks
the social consumption of television, such
that what it is shown on television becomes
our reality. Cultivation theory is a social theory
which studies the long-term effect of TV exposure such that what is seen on TV becomes true
and believable. For example, if we frequently
see violence and crime on the news, we are inclined to believe that we live in an evil society.
These mass communication theories may be
outdated or has outlived their utility with the
advent of social media. We have mentioned
before how we, normal individuals who are not
part of large media networks can become the
source of news. Maybe in our current parlance,
we can call agenda-setting and cultivation
theory as going viral. Consider the story of a
crew member of a large fast food chain whose
kindness in helping an elderly person with disability cut his food so he can consume it. The
crew member reportedly stopped the line and
went out of the counter to attend to this man.
Stories such as these rarely make it to TV or the
papers, unless it has gone so viral that they pick
up the material and give it its corresponding
few minutes of fame.
So, Filipina international singer Lea Salonga
may have a point when she said, “Ok lang
ako sa kababawan? Pero hanggang dito lang
ba tayo? Nagtatanong lang po.” (I’m fine with
being shallow. But should we be content with
this? Just asking). She said she was referring to
mediocrity in general without taking a potshot
at local entertainment hotties AlDub which
over one weekend generated 25 million tweets,
but she could be right in going beyond how we
use social media.
If we can generate 25 million tweets for an
afternoon rom-com series (which by the way
also espouses some Filipino values), why can’t
we do the same for posting, liking and sharing
about climate change, gun control, and civil
war all over the world? Why has tweeting or
posting on Instagram or Facebook about selfies
with celebrities or about food we ate become
the norm? Where it is necessary, why have we
become quiet? Why have we become coy in
sharing our position in local and world issues?
Or is it the painful truth that we have been
silenced by our ignorance?
A lot of advocates have also taken to social
media their causes. We just have to look them
up, like and follow them. Almost all of us have
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram accounts. Maybe
aside from liking personalities who show us
the newest and hippest trends in food and
fashion, we can also choose personalities who
lead the fight for legitimate causes that can affect everyone. Or maybe we can start our own
groups and make these important issues front,
back and centre.
The world is not all about pomp, the glitter
and glamour. Many live in the sidelines of
society. If they themselves cannot afford the
technology to show us that they, too are worth
our time and attention, maybe it’s about time
we give them a face and a voice. We hope that’s
worth a share or even a like.
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advantage of new opportunities
for ourselves and our families
– the family we are creating in
this foreign land and our family
living sa Inang Bayan.
One of the most enduring
ways that we can help our
families who reside in the
Philippines is to have our say,
our vote, in who governs the
country. A general election,
the fifth since the Philippines
returned to democracy in 1986,
is scheduled for 9 May 2016.
On this date, elections will be
held at all levels of government
above the barangay level:
The presidential election
will determine the successors
to President Benigno Aquino
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The elections for the Senate
will determine the 12 Senators
that will make up half of the
Senate delegation to the 17th
Congress of the Philippines.
The elections for the House
of Representatives will determine all seats of the House of
Representatives of the Philippines. The number of seats
to be contested in the lower
house elections depends on
whether there are new legislative districts formed prior to
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Local elections will also be
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Filipino basketball grand final
to be held at Hisense Arena
The Melbourne Filipino
Basketball League (MFBL)
grand final on 11 October
will be played at Hisense
Arena. This will be a historic
occasion as this is the first
time a Filipino basketball
grand final will be held at
this venue.
The Melbourne United,
major sponsor of MFBL, will
let two Filipino basketball
teams play as a curtain raiser
to their opening season game
of the National Baskeball
League (NBL).
The MFBL games have
been played at Victoria University Basketball Stadium,
every Sunday, since July
2015. There were 16 teams
that entered this League com-
petition.
The FUBA Committee
expects a bigger competition for next year, according
the FUBA President, Alex
Ybanez.
For one price and one
ticket, you can watch the
MFBL Grand Final between
EMG and SNIPERS, as well
as watch Melbourne United
play against Illawarra Hawks.
As a special offer to the
Filipino community, Melbourne United has given
discounted tickets, simply
by going to www.ticketek.
com.au, search Sports Oct
11, and in the password section, enter the promotional
code MUFUBA1110 to get
discounted tickets.
SEAPBL’s 9th season
The Talk & Text basketball team, led by Team
Captain Ed Godeloson, won
the South Eastern Australian Pilipino Basket-
ball League’s (SEAPBL)
B- Grade A- Bracket Championship. The awarding
was held last 13 September 2015 at the Hampton
Park Secondary College
Sports Stadium. Sixteen
teams participated in this
year’s season. Sandy Lobriza serves as President
of SEAPBL.
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O z T e n n is L e a g u e s
launches new online tennis
leagues across Melbourne,
so now everyone can pick
up a racket and get playing.
The new innovation creates friendly, competitive
local leagues to encourage
people of all abilities and
standards to get on the court
this spring. The leagues are
for both men and women to
play singles tennis.
The new leagues provide
a different way for people
to play without the need to
commit and sign up to a tennis club membership. New
players sign up for a season
of ten weeks where they get
placed into a division based
on their playing ability.
During the season, players
play their matches at tennis
courts, on days and at times
that suit them. Providing
a flexible format to ensure
those whose schedule does
not fit into a regular tennis
club timetable can still play
well-balanced competitive,
fun, friendly tennis.
Oz Tennis Leagues founder and tennis coach, Thomas
Lyons said, “We know modern life means joining a
tennis club isn’t always viable for all so we wanted to
provide a different way for
people to play tennis and
find opponents.”
“It’s competitive, but
the concept is all-around
friendly, social tennis as
opposed to being for the
next Australian Open champion. Beginners, or those
who haven’t played in a
while will find themselves
playing other players of a
similar standard. Players
who have more experience
will naturally be placed in
higher divisions ensuring a
good quality experience for
all,” he added.
Ben Zelos (left) and Tom Lyons, founder of Oz Tennis Leagues
The leagues are based
around tennis courts in Melbourne. Players will play
matches local to them, but
will also get the opportunity
to explore new courts in the
area, providing variety.
Oz Tennis Leagues starts
its spring season in Melbourne on 12 October.
To register or for more information, go to www.oztennisleagues.com or contact
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One Kapamilya show charms Melbourne
zalez also charmed the audience with classic OPM
Popular ABS-CBN stars pieces: Sharon Cuneta’s KaAiza Seguerra, Angeline hit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
Quinto, Beauty Gonzalez, and Hotdog’s O, Lumapit Ka.
Kakai Bautista, Eric Santos, Later joining her on stage
and Zanjoe Marudo warmed was co-actor in popular soap,
a chilly spring evening with Dream Dad, Zanjoe Marudo
music and laughter on 18 who sang the Rey Valera clasSeptember 2015 at the One - sic, Kumusta Ka and River
Kapamilya Go event held at Maya’s Hinahanap Hanap
Planet Shakers Auditorium, Kita.
Highlights of the evening
400 City Road, Southbank, were stellar performances
Melbourne.
A line-up of talented Aus- by Angeline Quinto and Eric
tralia-based Filipino front Santos. Between the two of
acts included 15-year-old them were topnotch rendiJustin Vasquez who made tions of the teleserye themes
it to last year’s X Factor such as Kung Ako’y Iiwan
Australia. Also 16-year-old Mo, Kunin Mo na ang Lahat
Sheralyn May Hill sounded sa Akin and Saan Darating
how Rihanna and Beyonce ang Umaga.
The night ended with an
would if voices could disAiza Seguerra set which
solve into each other.
Off to a good start, the started with a raw and emoshow opens with Kakai Bau- tional performance of her hit
tista who is an equally pow- song, ‘Pagdating ng Panahon’.
erful singer as she is a come- Seguerra with an acoustic
dian. She opened the show guitar is a tour de force beltwith an Ariana Grande hit, ing original hits like like
Break Free; Sia's Chandelier; Anong Nangyari, and covers
and Jessie J's Flashlight. In of the Eraserheads, modern
between songs, Bautista de- classic Huling El Bimbo, and
livered her brand of Filipino Francis Magalona’s Kaleidohumour - a combination of scope World.
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sharp observation and quick http://philtimes.com.au/onekapamilya-show-charmswit.
Soap actress Beauty Gon- melbourne/
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OKGo! Australia rouses thousands
in TFC’s two-city celebration
NSW—While set apart by
Australia’s massive terrain,
the Filipinos “Down Under”
came together for The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) second
installment of the much-anticipated OK Go! Australia on
18 and 20 September. TFC
roused thousands of Filipinos
at the Planetshakers Centre
in South Melbourne and the
Rosehill Gardens Raceourse
in Sydney with exciting Kapamilya stars bringing a
two-day, world-class entertainment extravaganza that
engaged kababayans to a
veritable sing-a-long.
According to Asia Pacific Managing Director for
ABS-CBN Global Ltd. Ailene
Averion, “Last year, TFC celebrated 20 years of service
to Filipinos worldwide. This
year’s OKGo! Australia continues to be a showcase of
Filipino talent, our kababayans’ fondness for entertainment and the Pinoy’s unique
bayanihan spirit wherever in
the world they may be.”
Highlighting TFC’s event
is “Dream Dad” love team
Zanjoe Marudo and Beauty
Gonzales singing a string
of OPM hits such as “Kahit
Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko”
and “Pusong Bato.”
Thrilling the audience
even more was when host
and “Your Face Sounds Familiar” star Kakai Bautista
pulled out three ladies from
the audience to join Marudo
for an on-stage contest where
Marudo then proceeded to
serenade the winning contestant with “Hinahanap-hanap
Kita.”
Raising the entertainment level was Queen of
Teleserye Themes Angeline
Quinto singing fan favourites
such as “Anong Nangyari Sa
Atin” and King of Teleserye
Themes Erik Santos singing
his classics such as “This is
the Moment” and his own
version of international hit
“Titanium.”
Turning the concert into
a veritable sing-along was
acoustic singer Aiza Seguerra who performed her biggest hit “Pagdating ng Panahon” to which Filipinos from
all ages sang along. Seguerra
also performed her own
version of OPM rock hit “El
Bimbo.”
For more updates on TFC
and to connect with fellow
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Stir-frying!
Asther Bascuña-Creo
As a Western suburb dweller, there are not a few places
in my area which remind me
of home. During my family’s
drives along our side of the
bridge, which stands for
the metaphorical divide between the more affluent east
and the residential outpost
of working class west, Footscray is easily comparable
to Quiapo. The comparison
is easy to make: Footscray
and Quiapo both have the
lively market feel and busy
foot traffic of people en
route to many destinations.
Both boast of many hidden gems popularised only
through word of mouth like
the Footscray icon Olympic
Donuts and the street food
of Quiapo.
But it is with my family's weekend meanderings
around St Albans where I
feel closest to the smell of
home. We are habitues of St
Albans whenever we crave
for Asian food. A weeklong
degustation of soups, meat
pies and salads is far too
long, too healthy, too Australian; weekends can cure
us of all these with a visit to
our local Filipino, Chinese
or Vietnamese restaurant.
The Asian restaurants
along the Alfrieda strip are
not spectacular, the ambience is lacking, but the food
is warm, and the servers
look like they are of our
tribe. We can sip our Pho
straight from the bowl here
and be looked at like that
was a good thing. No napkins on the lap here please,
just a box of tissues on the
table to wipe the sauce from
your chin or the cutleries on
the table before you even
use them.
The moment we park the
The smell of home
car we are greeted by the
distinct smell of onions.
Onions are big in Asian
cooking, and my husband
who is the better cook, always reminds me to add one
more onion to the two I have
already stirred in the pot.
Onions, to the Asian cook,
give stock - or your stir fry more depth and flavour. The
smell of onions, too, sticks to
your clothes, or your breath,
so you must take extra care
with your hygiene after
cooking or eating your food.
In St Albans, vendors recognise my features and greet
me with “Kamusta ka!” They
point to newly replenished
shelves with imports from
the Philippines. Our favourite: Boy Bawang and the occasional pack of chicharon.
Walking along the aisles of
these shops is a feast for the
senses, providing one with
many possibilities of dishes
to cook. There are spices
and packed mixes that I
can confidently use for my
cooking, with no need for a
recipe book - just knowledge
passed on from my mothers
and grandmothers.
I walk the street of Alfrieda and I hear snatches
of conversation from many
different cultures. The attires are characteristically
diverse, the noise comparable to the streets of my
home country: loud voices,
open laughter, sometimes an
angry tirade from a bickering
couple.
Here I get my dose of
home; I inhale smells of the
dishes I know; I get my fill of
what is familiar. A reminder
of home away from home.
(For comment or feedback,
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Triskelion Melbourne: Reaching out
T ris k e l io n M e l bourne Council of Victoria Inc (TMCVI) held a
fundraising event for its
Balik Eskwela Project in the
Philippines last 3 October
2015 at the Polish Hall
in Ardeer. Balik Eskwela
project assists Grade One
Filipino students by giving
them school supplies such
as bag, pencil, eraser, notebook and paper and chalk
and eraser for the teachers/
schools.
“As TMCVI Chairman for
2015, I proudly announce
that we already gave away
more than a thousand materials in three provinces
-- Marinduque, Camarines
Sur and Pampanga. This
projects goes to public
schools or remote areas. We
experienced having to walk
the terrain of a mountain
for six hours just to reach
the intended recipients,”
Marlon Elano, President
of TMCVI, said during his
speech.
In Australia, Triskelion
Melbourne has been participating in Clean Up Australia and in tree planting
for the past four years. For
the tree planting project,
they have a tie up with
the Hobson’s Bay Council
in Victoria and there is
a simultaneous participation of all Triskelions
nationwide. Aside from
this, Triskelion members
continue to support various
clubs and organisations of
the Filipino community
when they hold events.
Part of the immediate
plan of Triskelion is to
provide funds to help the
elderly in the Philippines.
They have done initial
meetings to discuss how
they will go about implementing this new project.
The Melbourne event
coincided with the 47th
founding anniversary of
Triskelion worldwide.
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Queer
Life
RYAN PERDIO
I spent one afternoon at
the fitness centre where I
worked, looking out the window, watching for clients to
come up the door.
We had a power failure
that affected the whole
building which meant no
treadmills, no computers
and no lighting on the gym
floor.
As I looked out, waiting
for the unsuspecting club
members to let them know
that they could skip their
workout for the day, I could
see the bingo hall across
the way.
Despite the closed doors
and the lack of lighting inside, a steady queue of people formed outside. Some
looked confused as they
arrived to the unusual cir-
cumstance of the afternoon,
some questioned the others
already waiting by the pile,
while most simply joined
the line as they arrived,
blindly following the person
in front. There were no signs
posted by their door. No one
looking out for them through
the window.
I wondered how long the
group would stay, without
due notice, until they have
had enough of waiting.
The afternoon wore on
with dusk peeking the horizon. A steady stream of our
clients came and went; told
to go and enjoy the rest of
their evening. I was getting
ready to close up and leave
for home when I noticed the
lot of people across the road
still standing, still waiting.
Waiting in the dark
A realisation dawned on
me.
I left someone behind
overseas. A special someone whom I met during my
holiday in the Philippines.
Special enough for me to
commit to a long distance
relationship with and to seriously consider the prospect
of marriage. Both things I had
previously sworn off from
ever doing.
For a while, the distance
between us only seemed a
minor detail as the intense
and sudden bonding we had
in those few weeks when we
were together proved enough
to brush aside any homesickness I felt. Long distance
relationships are fraught with
difficulties but we both knew
communication is key – and
we did it often by way of
phone calls, emails and endless text messaging; some so
schmaltzy that even the most
ardent of romantics would
blanch from the mushiness
of it.
He gave me purpose and
direction, nothing as sure
as I’ve felt before, and yes, I
thought he was the one that
I’d longed for.
But as time wore on, the
lustre that seemed to once
gild everything began to lose
its shine. The calls and messages gradually lessened and
became sporadic at best.
Explanations of why and
how seemed convenient and
forced: no time, no network
coverage, no pre-paid load,
and even, no mobile phone.
Desperation and annoyance
settled at the same time as
excitement and happiness
did for the little contact that
seldom occurred. Then even
the trickle eventually came to
a stop and before long, weeks
had passed with neither a
peep nor a hello.
Somehow, I learnt to get
used to it until one afternoon
spent in the closing dark,
watching other people across
the way blindly following
one another. I realised that I
should be in that line.
I’ve hung on too long to
a relationship that was now
completely dysfunctional.
The excuses, the lack of
communication-- these were
things I should have long seriously questioned, long let go.
But like those in the pile, I’ve
blindly followed something
merely because I did what
came most naturally when
neither guidance nor input
were forthcoming: hoping
and waiting that something
will eventually happen.
But I’ve waited long
enough. It’s time to move on.
As I finally locked the
doors and faced their glassy
exterior, I could see the evergrowing line of people in
front of the bingo hall reflected off the windows. Still they
piled and still they blindly
followed.
For the second and last
time that day, I wondered
how long those people would
wait in the gathering darkness.
(For comments or feedback,
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DBMI inducts new set of officers
Manny G. Asuncion
Dulaang Bayan Melbourne Inc. (DBMI), the Filipino community development theatre in Melbourne,
inducted its new executive
officers on 8 August 2015 at
Philippine-Australian MultiPurpose Centre at 93 Cowper
Street, Footscray. The officers were inducted by Ross
Manuel, chairperson of the
Fiesta of Victoria Incorporation on (PFVI).
The new officers who
were elected during its
DBMI Annual General Meeting on 18 July were: President-Manny G. Asuncion;
Vice-President-Willy Obien;
Secretary-Adrian Prophet;
Assistant Secretary-Gemma
Skeggs; Treasurer-Mila Ca-
sole; Assistant TreasurerMely Apostolellis; PROShiony Maher and Ordinary
Members of Committee-Tony
Casole and Nena Marcelo.
Entertainment was provided by Raul Roxas, one
of the DBMI composers and
musical arrangers, who rendered some popular Filipino
and English songs, his own
composition and a few songs
from DBMI plays. It was a
small gathering composed
of actors, production staff,
friends and supporters of
DBMI.
DBMI members, guests
and friends shared the
light “meryenda” that they
brought to the happy occasion.
Dulaang Bayan Melbourne Inc has been with
the Filipino-Australian community for 28 years with its
fervent mission to establish
a Filipino community theatre group that articulates
the hopes and dreams of
Filipinos in Australia. One
of its objectives is to provide a venue for expression
and development of the
artistic and creative talents
of the migrant Filipinos in
Victoria.
We welcome individuals
or groups who are interested
in developing their artistic
and creative talents and
the promotion of FilipinoAustralian theatre here in
Victoria.
For further information,
contact Manny G. Asuncion
at masun@iimetro.com.au
or mobile 0407 928 187.
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Philippine election in 2016
Eligible Filipinos urged to register to vote
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contribution as cornerstone
of a growing economy. He
summarised this as the three
P’s, namely population, participation and productivity.
Philippine election
season
The Philippines, as of this
writing, already has three
candidates running for President, namely Liberal Party
standard bearer Mar Roxas,
United Nationalist Alliance’s
Jejomar Binay, and independent candidate Grace Poe.
On 25 September, a million
people march was held at
Manila’s Rizal Park, to urge
a fourth possible candidate,
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo
Duterte to join the fray. He
has earlier announced not
joining the race, but as of
the latest interviews on him,
he may have relented into
giving it a second consideration.
As of the week beginning
5 October, the contention for
Vice President has become a
four-corner toss among four
Bicolanos, namely Congresswoman Leni Robredo and
Senators Chiz Escudero,
Gregorio Honasan and Antonio Trillanes IV. Aside from
the four Bicolanos, Senator
Bongbong Marcos, scion of
the late President Ferdinand
Marcos, and Senator Alan
Peter Cayetano have also
declared their candidacies.
With the possibility of
the Bicolano vote being
split among four candidates
and the general population
choosing from among the
remaining two, there might
be no majority vote for this
post.
In the Philippines, the
indelible ink is a mark that
one has already voted.
Voices that matter
Filipinos from overseas who
are still citizens, or are dual
citizens (Filipino and another nationality) are encouraged to participate in the
election next year. The Philippine Commission on Election has actively engaged
the Philippine consular offices all over the world to
encourage Filipino citizens
in their areas to register
online through the iRehistro
System. Registration is necessary to be allowed to vote.
As per the latest Consular
Bulletin of Philippine Honorary Consul to Victoria Felix Pintado, only 25 eligible
citizens have signified their
interest to register. According to the bulletin, a mobile
mission can be set up in
Melbourne if the number of
registrants reaches over 50.
Otherwise, those who have
filled up the required paper
in the iRehistro will have to
complete their registration
in the Philippine Consulate
in Sydney or the Philippine
Embassy in Canberra.
The deadline for registration is 31 October.
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Colours
of Life
Dina Mananquil-Delfino
I strolled into a shop
one wintry day. I had a big
coat on as I was recovering
from nerve pains on my
head. My husband and I
were browsing through the
DVDs on sale. As we walked
along, a few minutes later,
a customer service officer
rushed towards us accusing
us of pocketing a DVD. For a
few seconds, feeling rather
disoriented as I was unwell,
I rummaged through my
pockets and showed her
what I had - my shopping
list and a tissue.
As I walked out of the
shop, a huge magnificent rainbow spanned the
gloomy angry skies. It was
visible only for a few seconds and then it faded. I
knew it was meant for me
and God has a hidden message. Still, the incident did
not hit me until I got home.
Anger started to build up
and before it rose to a sinful
level, I logged into the Coles
website and expressed my
complaint.
In my 31 years of shopping
life in Australia, I haven’t
had such a negative experience. A few days later, the
manager rang me apologising on behalf of his staff. I
explained why I was upset
and accepted his apologies.
I thought that was the end
of it. One morning the Holy
Spirit impressed upon my
heart to go back to the shop.
In my private conversation
with God, I asked why it
was necessary. I resisted as
I did not want to re-live the
irate emotions, but I was not
peaceful so I obeyed.
The manager wanted me
to come and pay them a visit
again if possible as they did
not want to lose me as a customer. I am surrounded by
lots of shops where I live. I
really do not need to go back
to theirs.
Anyway I went back to
the shop and explained to
the young manager that I
came back to complete my
healing. He could have been
wondering what on earth did
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Brother Jerry Espolo
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Sunday 8.00am
Children’s Worship Service: 10.30AM Sunday
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Thu 5:30AM Tagalog
Thu 7:30PM English
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I mean…what alien planet I
could have come from.
I then explained that real
healing involves coming to
a level of true peace, and
that includes the comfort of
being able to stroll into their
shop again with no anxiety.
The manager’s peace offering was his humility and a
box of chocolates.
My peace offering to God
was my obedience. He has
taught me how to forgive
and let go and how to be detached from worldly worries
and pursuits.
As I stepped out of the
store, I felt a tremendous
peace come over me, a quietness only God can give.
I realised once again that
we do not need to remain
wounded. In Jesus, healing
from a wound means full
freedom from the hurt, along
with the added bonus of a
health-giving ointment for
the scabs.
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Iglesia ni Cristo
ADELAIDE
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From wounding to healing...
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Mobile: 0403 462 096
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Unit 1/7 Wittman Avenue Mildura, Australia
Worship Service Schedule: Thursday 8:00PM,
Sunday 5.00PM
NEW LIFE BELIEVERS
FELLOWSHIP INC.
Contact Person: Pastor Ernie Cartas
Address of Church Service: 6 Helene Street,
Ardeer, Vic 3022
Mobile:: 0425831754 Email: erniecartas@yahoo.com
Website: www.nlbf.net
Church Service: Every Sunday, 10:30AM to
12:30PM.
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MELBOURNE
CONGREGATION
Brother Brian McMahon
Mobile: 0423 690 474; 0430 930 710
241-245 Civic Parade, Altona
Tel. No. 9398-2396 Fax No. 9398-1866
ADULT WS: Thursday 10:00AM and 8:00PM
English, Sunday 8.00AM and 10.30AM English
Every last Saturday of the Month 6.00PMFilipino
CWS: Sunday 8.00AM English
BRIMBANK
CONGREGATION
Brother Rivie Lagasa, Sr.
Mobile: 0433 543 779
Keilor Down Community Hall
70 Taylors Road, Keilor Down, Vic.
Phone 8361-6398
Fax 03 9390 6846
ADULT WS: Tuesday 8:00PM English
SHEPPARTON EXTENSION
(Brimbank
Congregation)
Brother Robin Rupido
0487411960
478 Wilson road, Wyuna East, VIC 3620
Adult Worship Service: Wed 7:30PM
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CONGREGATION
Brother Ronald Calencia
+61 424 554 821
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Merrilands Community Centre
31-35 Sturdee St., Reservoir
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Saturday 9.30AM English
CWS: Saturday 11.00AM English
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CONGREGATION
Brother Al Ocon
Mobile: 0422 560 945
Tarneit Community Learning Centre
150 Sunset Views Blvd. corner Leakes Road,
Tarneit
Fax03 9748 2971
ADULT WS: W
ednesday 5.45AMEnglish
Wednesday 8.00PM English
Saturday 7:30PM English
DANDENONG
CONGREGATION
Brother Enrico Velante
Mobile: 0433 601 004
Fleetwood Primary School Hall
101 Fleetwood Drive, Narre Warren, Vic.
Telefax 9799-6962
ADULT WS: W
ednesday 8.00PMEnglish,
Saturday 6.00PM English
Sunday6.45AM E nglish (1st to 3rd Sunday)
Filipino (4th or Last Sunday of the month)
Mobile: 61-418 233 475
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Multi-cultural Church – First Uniting Church Filipino
Congregation in Australia
English Service 10:00am (Sundays);
Tagalog Service 8:30am (1st/3rd Sundays only)
FIRST BORN GOSPEL
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Contact: Ptr Ben – 0412 335 077
Mobile: 0416 542 012
Lynette 0448 005 373
1 Malcolm Court, Narre Warren Vic. 3805
Email: fbgchurch@gmail.com
Worship service – Sunday 10.00AM -12.00NN
NARRE WARREN
Extension (Dandenong
Congregation)
Brother Dindo Cuevas
Mobile: 0402 537 522
12 Von Nida Drive, Cranbourne North
Telefax 03 9799 6962
ADULT WS: Wednesday 6.00AM E nglish
(Filipino - Every last Wednesday of the month)
KINGSTON CITY GROUP
WORSHIP SERVICE
Aries Marquina
Phone 0429 877 123
Moorabbin Primary School
Worthing, Moorabbin, Vic.
Telefax 03 9799 6962
ADULT WS:
Thursday 8.00PM;
Sunday 9.30AM English
Children Worship Service (CWS):
Sunday 11.00AM
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Services every Sunday from 10.00AM to 12.00NN
Everyone welcome.
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GOD WITH US, CHELSEA
Chelsea Height Community Centre
Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights
Contact: Pastor Fred Fererro
Mobile: 0412 029 516
Sunday Services from 10.00AM - 12.00NN
Brother Richardson Suniga
Mobile: 0448 949 406
Traralgon Court House
161-166 Franklin Street, Traralgon, Vic. 3844
Telefax 03 9799 6962
ADULT WS: Thursday 7.00PM English
Sunday 10.00AM English
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CCC holds women’s conference
Ramil Ventus
Connect City Church
(CCC) Australia’s Radiant
2015 successfully held its
annual event in a special
women’s conference dinner
last 18 September at Melrose
Melbourne Conference and
Reception Centre in Tullamarine.
This year’s theme – Called...
For Such a Time Like This –
tackles the women’s strength
during times of trial and tribulation. There is a moment in
one’s life journey when God
gives us the opportunity to
get out of our comfort zone
and shift strategically into
the next level. It is our choice
whether to seize this opportunity or not, willing to take
risks and believe God that we
make a significant difference
in our generation and generations to come.
Pastor Karen McLeod, senior pastor at South West
Christian Church, shared a
strong message of hope and
faith inspite of sequential
challenges and encouraged
the women to become women
of destiny.
The event kicked off with
a meet-and-greet reception.
More than 200 women,
dressed in their glamorous
ball gowns and formal dresses, were treated to delectable
starters. The guests enjoyed
live music as they mingled
with friends new and old.
The event officially opened
with a speech from Senior
Pastor Maria Teresa Abadilla,
founder and CEO of Frontline
Foundation and head of Connect City Church’s women’s
group. She also honoured
Ps Karen MacLeod with the
Pastors’ wives. Event coordinators Eileen Vitug and Nida
Tablizo welcomed everyone
with free give-aways courtesy of event sponsors. The
entire hall was packed with
guests from different parts
and churches of Melbourne.
Frontline Foundation Projects Head Jeanette Moody
thanked the guests for their
ongoing support to Radiant
Missions, giving a special
salute to the major donors
for their unwavering and
generous help. Frontline
Foundation is the primary
beneficiary of Radiant Missions.
The attendees had their
pictures taken in a photo
booth courtesy of volunteer
photographers from Connect
City Church. Attendees also
brought home prizes from a
surprise raffle draw.
Everyone started hitting
the dance floor and guests
danced well into the midnight hour to the tunes
of praise music. It was truly a
memorable and empowering
event which left the guests
looking forward to the next.
This sold-out event raised
approximately $3000 for the
indigenous communities of
the Philippines through its
primary beneficiary – Frontline Foundation.
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IS IT WORTH THE INVESTMENT?
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT FUNERAL
INSURANCE
THROW A MEMORABLE FIRST BIRTHDAY
FOR YOUR CHILD ON A BUDGET
OCTOBER 2015
The importance
of having a will
N
ot a lot of people realise or
appreciate the importance
of having a will, especially if
they feel that they have nothing to
bequeath their loved ones. But even
if there is only that one property that
you own, it can be a source of dissent
within the family if there is no will
written pertaining to it.
There will always be a question of:
• Who should be its sole owner?
• Should it be liquidated and then
properly divided among family
members?
• How will the estate be divided
between spouse and children?
• What happens if there are stepchildren or half siblings?
These questions and more are just
the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. This
is because a lot of things could arise
after your passing, and your will can
help provide solutions for possible
problems before they happen.
But what is a will exactly?
It is a legal document that outlines
what you want to happen to your
property or estate after you die. Think
of it as a list of instructions to be given
to an Executor or the person or organisation that will distribute your estate.
Anyone can make a will, provided
that they are over 18 years old, and
have the mental capacity to understand what they are undertaking.
Anyone under 18 can only make a
will if they're married or has a court
order that gives them the authority to
make a will. The rules, however, vary
from one state to another. It is highly
recommended that you verify with
experts or with a company specialising in probate law.
What if you die without a will or
it was not validated?
Apart from possible arguments
and conflicts surviving relatives
would have to face, there is a possibility that the law will decide who
gets your assets; again, depending
on the legal stipulations within a
particular state.
In Victoria, for example, the law
will make the decision on your
behalf and it is applied to everyone. In New South Wales, on the
other hand, if you die intestate, a
legal term for someone who passed
away without leaving a will, a predetermined formula will be used in
dividing your assets among surviving heirs.
In the absence of a will, the State
automatically gains the right to all
assets if there are no heirs or surviving
next of kin.
What are the requirements in
making a will?
For the will to be considered
valid, it has to meet specific requirements. The rules may vary from
one state to another, but the most
common are:
• You have to be of legal age, which
could be 18 or 21 depending on
the state
• You have to be of sound mind
• The will should be written down
• It must be willingly signed in front
of witnesses, to avoid questions of
whether or not you were coerced
into signing it
• It must include a statement confirming that your will is properly
executed and signed at a particular date and place
If any of the requirements above
are not met, your will is considered
invalid.
Do I need a lawyer to write a
will?
These days, you can easily download or buy a DIY will kit, but a lot
of experts strongly advise against
preparing your own will. This is
because precise wording of a will
is necessary and must conform to
strict legal requirements. It should
be clear so as not to create confusion and become open to different
interpretations.
Other disadvantages of a will kit
include rendering the will invalid
due to improper witnessing, partial intestacy caused by failure to
distribute the whole estate and not
giving appropriate powers to an
Executor.
A legally-sound will provides a better option to carry out the wishes of
a person upon death. So seek professional advice and help.
WU2
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Managing your money SERIES IS SPONSORED BY
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Is it worth the investment?
E
ducation, they say, is the only
legacy that parents can leave
to their children. Ask any sensible parent and they are likely to
agree. Unfortunately, tuition fees
and other academic expenses are
quite expensive. If the cost of tuition
doesn't kill you, the fees for school
requirements will. This is why a lot
of people are saving up for college
funds or buying an educational
insurance plan.
But many Filipinos, including
those who are now living in Australia, have been victims of failed educational insurance plans. They are
mostly wary of pre-need education
plans today, following the collapse
of the company College Assurance
Plan or CAP, which some of the
victims would vehemently call crap.
As a pioneer in the pre-need
industry in the Philippines, it had
such promise only to go down the
drain without warning. There are
plenty of reasons why the company
filed for bankruptcy, but some of
those affected heard rumors that
the company invested the investors’ money on real estate which
crashed. Plenty of other companies
that offer educational insurance
plans suffered a similar fate. But the
alternative, which is a college loan,
is often worse.
Is it worth buying
educational insurance plan?
Yes and No.
Yes, because a child education
policy provides you with a saving tool that will fund your child's
higher education expenses. With
the right cover from the right provider, such as Australian Scholarships Group (ASG), it will take the
financial burden off your shoulders
when the time comes to send your
child to school.
No, because you have to sacrifice
part of your salary to meet the contribution requirements. Although
there are tax advantages and you
are forced to save for educational
funds, you will have to be disci-
plined in creating a budget and
sticking with it.
Education savings plans offer a
tax-free investment for education.
But it is important that you find out
the kind of leverage that these plans
have over your money. Before you
buy a child education policy, consider other investment alternatives,
such as mutual funds, managed
funds, shares, insurance bonds or
online savings accounts.
Similar to making a decision on
whether or not to buy an education
insurance plan, you also need to
consider the pros and cons of other
alternatives.
An online savings account, for example, is readily accessible, but may
tempt you to make a withdrawal at
any time. For a more successful educational fund, you should look for a
long-term investment timeframe.
Insurance bonds, on the other
hand, work like a managed fund
where you can nominate an age
when the ownership of the investment will be transferred to your
child. This also comes with tax advantages. However, getting started
requires entry, management and
other fees.
The advantage of other investment options is that you have the
freedom to choose when to start
and what strategy you will use to
see more returns. Some financial
vehicles have lower marginal tax
rate. Unfortunately, earnings will be
taxed as well.
How you fund your child’s education is an important decision
that you have to make at an early
date. Don’t wait until your child has
reached school age and that the
premium for educational insurance
plan is high. The same thing is true
if you decide to invest in managed
funds or stocks.
If you choose an educational insurance plan, make sure to choose
a policy based on how much money
you can set aside for the premium,
the flexibility of a particular policy
and the benefits you and your child
will gain.
We
insure
the
education
of our
children
to
ensure
their
future.
THIS
WU3
How to find the
right funeral
insurance
Death is inevitable. It is only a question of when that
time comes. The hour of death cannot be predicted,
so a funeral insurance can come in handy to save the
family from the shock of its cost.
I
n Australia, funerals can cost
anywhere between $4,000 and
$15,000, depending on how elaborate or simple the entire arrangement
is. Because funeral costs often have to
be paid up front, it is highly recommended that you save up for it to
give your family peace of mind in the
process.
Do you think it's too late for you?
Think again. Although it is a good idea
to start at an early age so you can pay
a funeral insurance off early, you can
still start pre-paying for your funeral at
the age of 40 or 65. It really depends
on the insurance provider.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT
INSURANCE COMPANY
The best insurance provider has
your best interest at heart. They offer products and services that give
value for money. So making a choice
depends on the following:
· Acceptable age
Anyone aged between 45 and 75
years, for example, is eligible for Apia
funeral insurance. The Allianz Life
Cover, on the other hand, which is
inclusive of the funeral costs, accept
insurers less than 45 years old.
· Premium cost
In most cases, it all goes down to
the monthly premiums – whether
it is affordable or not. Make sure
that the insurance company offers
substantial coverage at affordable
monthly premiums and ideal payment
arrangement.
· Fixed or Variable
With a fixed premium, you are assured that the cost will never increase
until your insurance is fully paid. Variable premiums work the opposite
way. The former is the better choice,
so choose an insurance provider that
offers fixed premiums.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT
FUNERAL INSURANCE
The best funeral insurance is one
that meets you and your family’s
needs. In choosing, ask yourself the
following questions:
– Can I afford the monthly premi-
ums without causing financial strain
on my household?
– How long before I can fully pay
my insurance?
– Does it cover typical items needed
in arranging a funeral, such as the coffin, burial or cremation, cemetery plot,
transport, death certificate, permits,
funeral director fees and flowers?
– How easy would it be for surviving
members to use the benefits from the
funeral insurance?
– Does it cover the full cost of a
funeral and still have extra that the
family can use?
Aside from finding answers to these
questions, it pays to look into a product’s features and possible alternatives
to funeral insurance, along with their
pros and cons. A great feature offered
by Apia, for example, is that you will
no longer pay any premiums after the
age of 85 and your cover still stands.
FLEXIBLE ASSISTANCE
Most funeral insurance plans these
days not only cover funeral and burial,
but also serves as a whole life insur-
ance policy. The only difference is that
it is inclusive of a death benefit that
may range anywhere from $5,000 to
$25,000.
The Allianz's life cover, for example,
offers an advanced funeral expenses
of up to $15,000 with up to $85,000
lump sum pay out that beneficiaries
may be able to claim. So even if you
already have life insurance, you should
still buy funeral and burial cover.
NUMEROUS INCLUSIONS
Every funeral insurance is different,
but a cover must include the basics,
such as casket or urn, cost of embalming, cost of cremation, cost of the plot,
headstone, digging and filling the
grave, flowers, and hearse or other
vehicles needed for the burial service.
Would you rather pay for all these in
advance or have the surviving family
members pay for them up front? The
former is likely to be a better choice.
SPARES THE BEREAVED FROM
FINANCIAL STRESS
There are several considerations
for burying the dead, including
cultural traditions, family arrangements, among other things. We
don't want financial strains to cause
additional stress on the grieving
family.
A funeral insurance that is fully
paid and ready for use can help alleviate the suffering of the surviving
family. Depending on the inclusions,
all funeral and burial requirements
and services will be handled by the
insurers as well, making it less stressful for the bereaved.
Some people say that funeral
insurance has certain disadvantages, so they prefer to use their
super fund, to pre-purchase funeral
products, such as a cemetery plot,
or invest in funeral bonds instead.
It pays to check out all your options.
Buying funeral insurance is definitely sensible and practical. Planning your own funeral may seem
like a morbid idea, especially for
your loved ones, but they would
probably thank you when the time
comes, because you provided for
them even after death.
WU4
THIS
Throw a memorable first birthday
for your child on a budget
A baby's first birthday is a milestone for both the child and the parents, which explains why mum and dad
can't help but splurge on this very special occasion. But what if you are running on a tight budget?
T
aking out a loan just for the
occasion is totally illogical. It's
not worth the debts that have
to be paid afterwards, which, in some
cases, may force you to scrimp on the
basic needs of your child or face your
creditors.
But didn't they say that parents,
mums especially, can be very creative? This means you can definitely
celebrate a memorable first birthday
without blowing your budget.
1. Keep the party small
It's so easy to get carried away
when listing down the number of
people you want to invite. Similar to
wedding planning, your child's first
birthday can quickly get out of control. Invite only family or close friends,
since your baby would not know or
even remember who attended the
first birthday party.
But it would be nice to see people
who are part of your baby's life to be
in the pictures rather than strangers.
Cap the guest list at 15 or 20 people.
Too small? You can increase the
number, but think about the adults
to children ratio. Adults are sure to
eat more than the little ones, which
will make the party more expensive.
2. Choose a theme
The great thing about a theme is
that it will make decorating the party
venue and buying party supplies
easier. Just don't go overboard with
buying the whole theme packet. Focus on key items, such as your child's
outfit, invitations and party hats.
Some party favours are available at
local dollar stores.
Also, it would be wise to choose
a theme where most of what you
need can be found at home. Do
you own plenty of China and tea
sets? How about an Alice in Wonderland theme or an afternoon
tea party concept? Use your kid's
toys as centre piece and other toys
as accents.
3. Go digital on invitations
Instead of using paper for your
invitations, save trees and money, by
sending electronic invitations. You’ll
find plenty of them online. Or, you
can just send an email or give invited
guests a call.
4. Do some of the cooking
yourself
It’s stressful to be taking care of
a child and managing the kitchen
at the same time, not to mention
the party details you have to deal
with. It is also a reality that you can
spend less on food, if you cook them
yourself rather than buy them or
hire caterers.
Choose a dish that you can cook
without the need to keep an eye on
it all the time. Baking a cake would
not require your constant attention
as well.
5. Call a friend
Perhaps your mum group could
chip in, not only for dishes, but
also for party ideas, DIY decorating
and baking. You'd be surprised at
how mums could be so generous
in sharing the load when making a
memorable experience for kids. Perhaps they have some party favours
or decor you can recycle. Make it an
all-out fun event for mums and kids.
6. Plan ahead
If you start shopping close to the
occasion, chances are, you won't get
a bargain. Unless of course the occasion lands on the date when sales
are rampant in the city. Best time to
buy is after Christmas or perhaps
after Easter.
If you are the thrifty type, it is best
to know when prices of party favours
go down, or the best places to shop
for a bargain. The key is to be a step
ahead, and not to wait too close to
the date. This is to avoid impulse
shopping.
Throwing a party is rarely cheap,
but it can be memorable without
you breaking the bank needlessly.
With just the people you love as
your guests, plenty of delicious food
to go around and lots of pictures,
your child’s first birthday party will
be memorable and friendly on the
budget. It will be fun to reminisce,
too.
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Three reps to Mister Philippines 2015 rise above controversies
Three representatives
of Mister Philippines Australia were sent to compete in
the Misters 2015 pageant held
last 13 September at Resorts
World Manila. Much to the
dismay of the representatives’
supporters, issues such as the
competition being rigged to
favour candidates with clout
in the local scene were raised
in the Melbourne-based Filipino community. Nonetheless, the three representatives,
Ari Kane, Rob Mcnamara
and Daniel Polbrat, were all
level-headed and considered
the recently held pageant a
learning experience.
In a statement released to
The Philippine Times by Daniel Polbrat, he expressed his
shock when Rob Mcnamara,
a clear frontrunner, did not
make it to the Top 15. “We all
expected more but in the end
I knew only one Australian
would progress through as
they would take the best of
the best to the Top 10.” But
Polbrat was quick to note
that he came to the competition with an open mind
and served as an inspiration
to some candidates for his
brotherly demeanor. Polbrat
was awarded 2nd runner
up for the Sponsor’s Award,
Mister Teceruma.
The issue lies, however,
in Ari Kane’s advancement
to the Top 15 and subsequently to the Top 10. As a
third addition to the roster of
Mister Philippines Australia
delegates, Kane was sent
by the National Director of
Mister Philippines Australia
as Mister Victoria backed by
the Western Union’s Sponsor Choice Award. A family
friend came to Ari’s defense
stating that they did not use
their connections in the Philippines to get him a spot
in the Top 10, and that the
Misters pageant is a professional competition that gives
equal opportunities to its
contestants.
Rob Mcnamara, the titleholder of Mister Philippines
Australia and the supposed
sole representative, was
well received by the Filipino
crowd in both the Manila and
the Davao leg of the pageant.
He was awarded Mister Overseas 2015.
Gina Tolentino, Chairperson of Mister Philippines
Australia, said that the pageant “served as a learning
process not only for us, officers of the Mister Philippines
Australia, but also to the
people who were there. It was
an amazing opportunity to
be a part of Team Australia".
She also added, “Though we
did not claim all the titles,
all our representatives from
Team Australia gained so
much more than anything
you can think of and that is
friendship.”
For the upcoming Mister
Philippines Australia 2015
to be held on 24 October
2015 at the Moonlight Reception in Fitzroy, Tolentino
advised would-be contestants
to “never fall through” and
to “maintain the momentum
and develop more what you
have” while remaining “humble and wise”. At the end of
the day, she noted, it is the
judges’ decision that would
prevail despite the high ex-
pectations one might hold
for their favoured candidates.
Controversies aside, the
three representatives enjoyed the experience and
considered it a successful
feat in breaking out of their
shells, all the while developing a sense of brotherhood not
only amongst themselves but
also with other international
contestants. The local community is yet to find out the
new roster of delegates to next
year’s Misters pageant.
To view more photos, visit: http://philtimes.com.au/
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Calendar of Events
09 October
Gala. Le’ Oscars Charity Gala. 7.30pm. Plenty
Valley Arts and Convention Centre, 35 Ferres
Blvd, South Morano. Contact Vicoola 0448 396
529 or Willy 0400 431 759. Organised by Wil de
Joya Entertainment and Vicoola Fashionista.
11 October
Tournament. FUBA Grand Final Game: Melbourne
vs Illawarra. 12.30pm. Hisense Arena. Contact
1300 698 443.
16 October
Concert. Pangako sa ‘Yo Rey Valera Concert Tour.
Contact Liz Angeles 0414 759 890.
26 October
Awards Night. Mr Philippines 2015. 6.30pm-12mn.
Grand Ballroom, Moonlight Receptions, 622
Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy. Contact Gina
Tolentino 0405 636 389, Liza Di Blasio 0416 816 107
or Lalaine Diez 0476 160 261. Until 1 November.
31 October
Tournament. Melbourne Cup Basketball
Tournament 2015. Melbourne Sports Aquatic
Centre. Contact Melbourne Integrated Sport
Club Inc (MISCI) (04) 8809 6788, RDV Dave
0413 267 201, or FUBAI 0401 209 540.
2 November
Dinner dance. Melbourne Cup Eve Dinner Dance.
6.30pm-12.30am.Ferraro Receptions, 14 Onslow
Avenue, Campbellfield. Contact Bernadette Miranda
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Organised by Pampagueño Club of Victoria Inc.
7 November
Dinner. Filipiniana Night. 6pm. Casa D'Abruzzo
Club, 55 O’ Herns Road, Epping. Contact Belle
Reponia 0401 314 116 or Dori Lambert 0431
733 523. Organised by Filipino Cultural Sports &
Welfare Society of Victoria.
14 November
Dinner. The Philippine Times 25th Anniversary
Dinner. 7pm. Ferraro Reception, Campbellfield.
Contact Chito 0414 061 777 or Susan 0433 600
658. Organised by TPT and Sandok Production.
28 November
Concert. Panunuluyan 2015. 7.30pm. Costa Hall,
Bougham Street, Geelong. Organised by the
Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy of Melbourne and
The Philippine Pastoral Support of Victoria Inc.
5 December
Concert. Panunuluyan 2015. 7.30pm. Wodonga
Community Hall. Organised by the Filipino
Catholic Chaplaincy of Melbourne and The
Philippine Pastoral Support of Victoria Inc.
10 December
Concert. Panunuluyan 2015. 7.30pm. Deakin
Edge, Federation Square. Organised by the
Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy of Melbourne and
The Philippine Pastoral Support of Victoria Inc.
25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER
14 NOVEMBER 2015
FERRARO RECEPTION, CAMPBELLFIELD VIC
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APCO to hone
leadership values
and skills
Richard Ford
NSW—To establish a pool
of socially and developmentally-oriented leaders
and organisations, the Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations Inc
(APCO) will be training
15-20 dedicated and up and
coming Filipino and other
ethnic community leaders
early next year in Auburn
LGA.
Generously funded by
Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic
Club Grants and supported
by the Auburn City Council,
APCO’s free community
leadership training, Managing for Organisational
Excellence, will endeavour
to improve community/social values and democratic
leadership skills through
the practical application of
organisational and managerial theories and principles.
After-hour classes will be
held at the new Berala Community Centre in its very
modern educational facili-
ties while practicum exercises and observation tours
will be held at different
project sites and community facilities on weekends.
Organised only five years
ago, APCO has accomplished many very significant projects and activities
that directly benefit the
Filipino -Australian and
CALD communities such
that mainstream organisations and government
agencies are now partnering
with APCO for projects.
APCO is also strongly
promoting and fostering
the best image of the Filipinos wherever they are
abroad. It has been consistent in delivering high
quality community services
because it attracts the best
talents of the community
to contribute their cultural
and technical skills pro
bono. In return, the public
has bestowed APCO and
its leaders with numerous
prestigious awards and
recognitions.
Feast of San
Lorenzo Ruiz
San Lorenzo Ruiz occupies a special place in the
hearts of Filipinos, being the first Filipino to be canonised as saint. Apart from that, San Lorenzo Ruiz is also
the patron of migrants. Last 27 September, the Filipino
community celebrated his feast day with a procession
and Mass at St Brigid’s Church. As is the tradition,
Novenario Masses were celebrated between 18 and 26
September, also at the same church.
Cracked Mirrors
to portray child abuse
Scuba for Change and
Stairway Foundation will
present “Cracked Mirrors”
in Melbourne for five nights
only.
Dr Nicholas Alipui of UNICEF says, “This production
represents a breakthrough in
efforts to educate the public
about the largely hidden
problem of child sexual
abuse.”
Shows will run on 19 and
20 October at Shirley Burke
Theater. Book at http://www.
trybooking.com/159024
On 21-23 October, it will
be shown at the Star of the
Sea College. Book at
http://www.trybooking.
com/157524
Longest-serving Filipino newspaper
in Australia
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Seven tips to win at auctions
Alfred Flores
Going to auction can be a
gamble. But there are a few
simple things you can do to
help win your dream home.
Kick the tyres first – Inspect the property multiple
times with the right specialist.
Consider any required inspections – including building
and pest – before you go to
auction. Engage a solicitor
or conveyancer to review
the sale contract. Once you
exchange contracts, there is
no turning back.
Check the rules - The rules
for participating in auctions
may differ across the states
and territories. You should
check with your solicitor, conveyancer or real estate agent,
if you are unsure of the rules
that apply. In some states or
territories, you may need to
register to bid at auction. Find
out whether you need to take
formal ID to bid.
Make sure your finances
are in place - Ensure that your
loan pre-approval is good to
go. Don’t forget that pre-approvals only last for a certain
period, so if you’ve been looking around for a while, make
sure it’s still current.
If you are the winning bidder, you may need to pay a
deposit straight away. Find
out whether this is the case
and make sure you have the
funds available.
Do your homework - Do
in-depth research on the
property’s market value and
valuation expectations. Analyse the pros and cons of the
property’s characteristics such as
size, location,
physical condi-
more confidence. This may
help to reduce doubt as you
submit your bids and prevent
you getting emotionally competitive or over-extending.
Be prepared to go to a figure
like A$793,000 rather than
A$790,000. This is a
relatively small difference in the context of the overall
price, but it can
tion and proximity to amenities and compare to other
similar properties that have
recently sold. This important
information can help you
determine the price you’re
willing to bid.
Set your limits - Doing
so ensures that you bid in a
strategic manner and with
be enough to dissuade other
bidders and help you win at
the auction.
Get familiar with the auction process - Attend auctions
where you are not planning
to bid on the property, so
that you can watch and learn
how they work. Observe the
processes and any strategies
the winning bidder employs
that seem effective. If you find
the whole thing overwhelming, you may want to consider
taking on a buyer’s agent or
asking a family member to bid
on your behalf.
Auction day tips - Ensure
that you have direct line of
sight to other bidders and the
auctioneer.
Get ready to pounce back
with your bids quickly after a
competing bid. Look the auctioneer in the eye, and then
announce your bid clearly
and confidently.
Try to stand by yourself
and do not turn to your support crew for guidance. These
actions may give the other
bidders the impression
that you have a lot of cash
in your pocket, and may discourage them from bidding
against you.
Consider making your first
bid close to around the reserve
price. This indicates that you
are serious about buying the
property and moves the auction into more realistic phase.
Alfred Flores is a credit
representative (387202) of
BLSSA Pty Ltd (Australian
Credit Licence 391237) and a
full member of the Mortgage
& Finance Association of Australia. Contact him on mobile
0421 608 276.
Call for papers
for student
research forum
The Filipino-Australian Students Council
(FASTCO) is calling on academics, scholars, leaders and students to submit papers in line with the
upcoming Philippine Research Forum, with the
theme “Dialogues and discourse on strengthening
research approaches”. The forum is scheduled on
12 to 13 November at La Trobe University, Level 20,
360 Collins Street.
The forum aims to generate research in specialised
fields and discussion and reflections about themes,
issues and challenges when doing research on Philippine topics. The dialogues among participants
should highlight current methodologies used for
researching Philippine topics and open possibilities for research collaboration among international
scholars.
For those interested to participate, submit a 250word abstract while indicating the title and field of
discipline. It should be accompanied by a 100-word
biography detailing one’s profession, institutional
affiliation and educational program, including one’s
research credentials. These should be emailed to
philippineresearchforum2015@gmail.com on 23
October.
Inquiries about the forum can be sent to researchforum2015@gmail.com.
A registration fee of $200 covers program kits,
lunch, morning and afternoon tea and evening
socials. A discounted price of $150 will be given to
those who pay before 20 October.
PH team to vie for slot in
2017 World Baseball Classic
NSW—A baseball team representing
the Philippines will be among the contenders for the World Baseball Classic
Qualifier which will be held in Western
Sydney. The Philippine team will match
up against teams from Australia, New
Zealand and South Africa in a six game,
four-day tournament to be held from
11-14 February 2016, with the winner
qualifying for the 2017 World Baseball
Classic.
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major
Events and Minister for Sport Stuart
Ayres said the event will be held at
Blacktown International Sportspark and
will provide a big boost for the visitor
economy of Western Sydney attracting
local and overseas visitors to the area.
The tournament was created and is
sanctioned by Major League Baseball
(MLB).
“I am pleased this World Baseball
Classic Qualifier has been secured for
Western Sydney, joining a raft of other
major sporting events won for the area,”
Mr Ayres said.
“The event is expected to attract over
1,000 domestic and overseas visitors
to Western Sydney, generating almost
$1.5 million in visitor expenditure and
providing a massive boost to the hotels,
businesses and restaurants in the area,”
Mr Ayres added.
“NSW is the Australian home of
baseball. NSW also secured the Opening
Series of the 2014 Major League Baseball
regular season between the Los Angeles
Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks
at the Sydney Cricket Ground and
supported the Australian Little League
Championships in Lismore, making the
World Baseball Classic Qualifier another
great baseball win for the State.”
The World Baseball Classic qualifier
was secured exclusively for Western
Sydney by the NSW Government’s
tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.
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Fiesta drives positive vibe
Fun activities highlight appreciation for Filipino culture
Manny G. Asuncion
The annual Philippine Fiesta of Victoria is celebrating
its 33rd year on 28 and 29
November 2015 at the Royal
Exhibition Building, Nicholson Street, Carlton. An
additional attraction is the
first ever Trade Expo in association with the Australia
Philippine Business Council
(APBC) which envisions
to enhance trade relations
between Australia and the
Philippines.
The primary objective of
the Fiesta is to promote the
Philippine arts and culture by
featuring exhibits, paintings,
songs, food, music, sports, Festival parade and dances that
will showcase the richness
and diversity of the Filipino
heritage to the multicultural
Australian society.
Apart from the Trade Expo,
this year’s Fiesta celebration
incorporates a number of exciting ideas and innovations
for the entertainment and
participation of Fiesta stall
holders, exhibitors, FilipinoAustralian community organisations and visitors.
These initiatives are in coordination with the FilipinoAustralian Student Council
(FASTCO) with the participation of the different Fili-
pino-Australian community
organisations in Victoria.
These are:
Philippine Fiesta and Trade
Booth Competition
The theme of this competition features the richness
and colourful festivals in the
Philippines. It is envisioned
to create fun and excitement
among Filipinos and the public in general and at the same
time promote the products
and services of the participating stall holders.
Philippine Fiesta Cook Fest
This competition aims to
popularise Filipino cuisine
during and after the event.
This will highlight the best of
Filipino food.
Philippine Fiesta Selfie/Goupie Section
Selfie and Groupie is popular
among Filipinos and Australians. A section in the hall will
be organised for thispurpose .
By posting the photos on the
social network with hash tag,
prizes will be given to the winners of the best selfie/groupie.
Fiesta Human Bingo
The Fiesta and Expo is arranged like a map where
visitors are given a piece of
paper for them to visit and
earn stamps from every participating stall being visited.
Door prizes will be given for
those who complete the map.
The completed map will be
raffled off.
Fiesta Talent Extreme - Inter
organisation Filipino Talent
Showdown
This competition aims to instil
pride and win support among
the Filipino associations in
Melbourne open to diversified
talents like singing, dancing,
acting etc.
Gabi ng Sining
This event is a gala of the
best of Philippine traditional
culture showcased through
music, songs and dances. It
aims to instil sentimentality
and nostalgia to the FilipinoAustralian community. This
event will highlight the best
of the Filipino classical talents
in Victoria. The concept of the
cultural event will span the
pre-Hispanic, rural and contemporary aspects of Filipino
culture with the involvement
of Melbourne-based classical musicians, singers and
dancers.
Pinoy Works of Art Exhibition
This is a special setting exhibit displaying works by the
best Filipino visual artists of
Melbourne.
On-the-Spot Photo Contest
The photo contest will feature the highlights of the
Fiesta and the Trade Expo.
The contest is open to all
Filipino amateur and professional photographers
in Melbourne. Individuals
affiliated with Fiesta Committee are not eligible to participate. Prizes and awards
will be given to the winners.
Fiesta Creative Writing
Competition
The essay competition provides avenue for young people to feature the Philippine
Fiesta. This activity will also
develop their sense of pride
and value for our culture
and traditions. This is open
to all high school (FilipinoAustralian) students.
The Philippine Fiesta of
Victoria, through the initiative of the Filipino Student
Council and in cooperation
with the Filipino–Australian
community organisation, invites everyone to participate
in these exciting activities.
It is hoped that these ideas
and initiatives will bring
more pride, interactive participations and profound
meanings to the Philippine
Fiesta of Victoria, Australia.
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Filo students hold Pinoy Trivia Night
Raymond Marvic Baguilat
Call for Overseas Filipinos to register
Exercise the right to vote for the Philippine elections in May 2016 with the iRehistro
System. If you are at least 18 years old, a Filipino citizen, vacationing or living abroad,
you can register at https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph.
Submit to the Philippine Embassy a copy of the printed registration with one valid ID.
Sign the form personally in front of the Post representative, and have your biometrics
taken.
The deadline for registration is 31 October 2015.
An informational video regarding registration is posted online: http://philconsulate.
com.au/irehistro-for-overseas-voting-public-service-announcement-psa/
Last 26 August 2015, the
Filipino Australian Student
Council (FASTCO) organised “Filipiknow: The Pinoy
Trivia Night”. The event,
which was attended by over
a hundred Filipino and Australian students and professionals, was held at the Drill
Hall Multicultural Hub in
Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.
It was graced by Philippine Consul Felix Pintado
and staff of the Philippine
Consulate of Victoria, Ms.
Perla Luetic, Chairperson
of the Filipino Community
Council of Victoria (FCCVI),
and some community and
business leaders from AECC
Global, LBC, Sampaguita
Sari-Sari Store, Eventfullrise
Productions and Sandok
Productions.
Serenading the participants were Filipino talents,
Alyssa Limbo and bands,
Restless and Beta Days. The
new set of officers was also
inducted during the event.
Bringing the Filo community together, the event
brought back its participants
to the past and gave them the
opportunity to remember
and learn some interesting
trivia about the Philippines.
Learning interesting and intriguing trivia from Filo pop
culture to Filo mythology
and legends.
FASTCO President Lemuel
Lopez shares, “As you may
know, FASTCO has elected
a new set of officers last July,
and to jump start our term of
office, we thought of organising a General Assembly that
is fun-filled and informative.
Hence, we took advantage of
August being the ‘Buwan ng
Wika’ (Month of the Filipino
Language) and organised a
Filipino Trivia Night to
showcase Filipino language
and culture. Filipiknow is
open to all - all Pinoy students, their friends and even
non-Filipinos. We hope that
through the Trivia Night, we
will further strengthen the
camaraderie among Filipino
students, promote Filipino
language and culture, and
affirm our bonds with our
partners, i.e., our aunts and
uncles in the Filipino community plus institutional
partners.”
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Pinoy-cooking demo at Auburn City Festival
Richard Ford
APCO chef, Edna Crowe (left),
cooked beef and chicken
barbecue as Dr. Cen Amores
annotates.
NSW—Besides Australian X-Factor winner
Marlisa, Pinoy food was also on centre stage at
the Auburn City Festival last 19 September 2015.
Edna Crowe, a member of Alliance of Philippine
Community Organisations (APCO) assisted by
popular Auburn resident and APCO founding
president, Dr Cen Amores, demonstrated the
art of cooking Philippine-style chicken and beef
barbeque in bamboo skewers served with choice
of dipping sauces and side dishes
Cen gave a brief introduction of Filipino food.
“We Filipinos love to party and we take pride in
sharing food from our beautiful country of origin,
the Philippines. To us, sharing food is an integral
part of our traditional hospitality."
Cen revealed to the crowd, “The secret to the
delicious Pinoy- style barbeque is to marinate the
meat overnight, using a variety of common and
easily accessible condiments."
The cooking demonstration was made to promote the upcoming annual Flavours of Auburn
that will be held on 31 October at the Auburn
Centre for Community.
During the Flavours of Auburn, APCO will
operate a stall to sell various Philippine fruit
flavoured halo-halo with a selection of toppings.
It will also present a cultural number from its big
arsenal of musical and cultural artists.
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Joel Magpayo exhibits 50 at 50
Zola Gonzalez-Macarambon
Accomplished Filipino
artist Joel Magpayo opened
his most recent art exhibition on 2 October 2015 at
the Hunt Club Community
Art Centre, Ballarat, Victoria. Fifty Hues of Gold is
a celebration not only of
Magpayo’s enduring career
in art but most importantly,
a homage to 50 years of marriage with his wife, Lynda.
Philippine Consul General
in Victoria Felix Pintado, during the opening, commended
Magpayo for over half a century’s work of creativity in the
art practice and a life of commitment to family and love.
The exhibit celebrates the
Magpayos’ 50th wedding anniversary with 50 art works
executed in a range of the
artist’s styles, mediums, and
subjects. Universal themes
intersect with subjects from
the Philippine image/inary
in pieces as Bayanihan. The
painting refers to the traditional Filipino house-moving practice where villagers,
without being asked and
without expecting anything
in return, gather to lift a house
to as far as the owner wishes.
Instantly recognisable in the
piece are the values of generosity and community in a
scene distinctly Filipino.
Having been in the Australian diaspora since 1979,
the seasons, landscapes, and
people also found their way
into Magpayo’s image bank.
In Autumn and Spring, earth
and sky blur in the luminous
colours of foliage. In Magpayo, the seasons attach on
trees, burn on in the artist’s
imagination, and materialise as vibrance on canvas.
Another master work, Old
Trammie, imagines a turn
of the century tram driver
rendered in expressionist
brush strokes reminiscent
of Van Gogh’s portrait of
the postman Joseph Roulin.
The artist is not only deft in
a variety of mediums, from
watercolour masterworks
to paintings on silk, his
technique also ranges from
encaustic to wood and linocuts. Particularly impressive is Golden Melody, a
reduction linocut print of
sting and brass instruments
that resonate like a Juan Gris.
The show was attended by
many of Magpayo’s family
and friends, members of the
Filipino community in Melbourne, and the artist’s peers
in the Fil-Australian Artists
of Melbourne (FAME): Arnel
Sorilla, Jess Marasigan, Jake
Merin, Do Noble, and Caesar
Sario.
The exhibit runs until 31
October 2015. For enquiries, email huntclubarts@
brimbank.vic.gov.au or
call 03 9249 4600. Gallery
hours are Monday-Thursday, 9.00am-5.30pm; Friday,
9.00am-4.30pm; and Saturday, 9.00am-12.00nn.
Band celebrates
13th anniversary
The A2G band celebrated
its 13th year with a band
reunion show called September to Remember 2 held
at Tosaria Café/Restaurant in
Rowville.
Their first performance
was held at Tiya Mariya
Restaurant in Dandenong
and was titled September to
Remember. The reunion was
a get-together of past and
present band members with
their family and friends.
Past and Present Members:
Gary Cajili - Keyboards
Jun Belisario - Lead Guitar / Vocals
Gil Barcial - Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
Jojie Olalia - Guitars
Erwin Sison - Drums
Bert Lapena - Bass
Ike Velante - Keyboards / Vocals
Rani Alvarez - Percussions
Deo Banac - Drums / Percussions
Special Guest Performers:
Rose Santiago-Ong - Vocals
Terry Page - Vocals
Natasha Vincent-Smith - Vocals
Ian Torno - Piano
Marie and Roberto - Dance Performance
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Besides Commonwealth Bank, Blacktown
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Who is the true Filipino?
patriotism.
Is being Filipino simply about citizenship? Or
should our conception of
national identity be rooted
on qualities much deeper
than, as many FilipinoAustralians would tell me,
a mere piece of paper?
A few years ago, the Fiji
national rugby union team
criticised the composition
of the Philippine Volcanoes playing in a highly
prestigious competition,
Twitting—“The only thing
Philippines about the Philippine team playing in the
Hong Kong 7s is the name of
the team.” Then team captain, Jake Letts, responded
graciously by saying, “We
have no control of it. In most
cases we are half-Filipino,
half-Australian; the only
control we have is who we
choose to play for. And we
choose the Philippines.”
This sentiment is exactly
those aired by basketball
heroes such the famous FilAustralian—Mick Pennisi,
Fil-Tongan—Asi Taulava,
Fil-Americans—Eric Menk
and the Siegle brothers,
and a slew of other Filforeigners now playing in
the PBA.
Some of our countrymen
however will not consider
these sports heroes Filipi-
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LU
NG
Filipinos always ask
this question in November
because on the 30th of this
month, we commemorate
the birthday of the quintessential nationalist, Andres
Bonifacio. However, this annual introspection has come
particularly early this year
in light of the case against
the top Presidentiable, Senator Grace Poe.
There are actually two issues involved in this case.
The legal one is about her
status as a natural-born
Filipino which is a Constitutional requirement for
presidential candidates. The
judicial deliberations on
this point is still on-going.
Hence, it is only proper to
hold off on any commentaries regarding this matter.
The other issue is political in nature and pertains to
her decision in the past to
give up her Filipino citizenship in order to become an
American. Understandably,
many have questioned her
loyalty to Inang Bayan.
For Filipinos residing outside of the Philippines, this
particular theme is especially relevant because many
of us constantly struggle
with our sense of identity
and feelings of unresolved
nos at all. Take Florante for
instance. The popular proMarcos entertainer wrote
in his pop hit, Ako’y Isang
Pinoy—“Pinoy sa puso’t
diwa, Pinoy na isinilang sa
ating bansa. Hindi sanay sa
wikang mga banyaga.” Now,
I doubt if any of these sports
figures know how to speak
any Philippine dialect at all.
Nonetheless, we know
in our hearts that being
Filipino is not just about
citizenship. As Mr. Letts so
poignantly explained, Filipino identity fundamentally
involves a choice. Necessarily therefore, it also entails
reflection and discernment.
We thus conceive of our
civic character with due
consideration of the past
as well as the future. We
adhere to traditional values
but we also aim to thrive in
the modern world. Bamboo
was absolutely spot on in
their song, Noypi, about
what is at the core of the
Filipino’s heart— “Ang dami
mong problema. Nakuha mo
pang ngumiti. Noypi ka nga,
astig!”
Indeed, our people’s
heritage has always been
about unparalleled courage, battle-tested resiliency,
and unbridled optimism on
what life has to offer. More
importantly, Filipino culture
is never about putting others
down. We do not claim any
superiority for our beliefs
and traditions. We only demand respect because we
give respect.
I am Filipino because I
believe in the bayanihan
spirit, that indigenous belief
system that puts a premium
on family and community. I
am a Filipino because I live
by the principle espoused by
both Christianity and Islam,
that I shall love God above
all else and my neighbour
as myself.
I am a Filipino because
I want to work hard and
support my family. I am a
Filipino because I find fulfilment in helping people in
need. I am Filipino because
I see humour in all aspects
of life, including death. I am
Filipino because I like to eat
rice with my spaghetti. The
list can go on and on.
Filipino citizenship is given to us by the state. Many of
us even give it away later on.
And then re-acquire it again
such that we are officially
recognised as citizens of
two countries. But Filipino
identity is a part of us that
we cannot lose. We cannot
just give it away that easily.
It is important to note
however that centuries of
colonisation, globalisation
and the Internet all have
failed to homogenise Filipino identity. Amidst the
diversity though, we do have
one thing in common. We
all choose to be Filipinos.
What exactly that means,
well, Andres Bonifacio is
just one voice. Others have
to be heard as well.
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Fr Mackay retires after 54 years of priesthood
Maria Smith
August 30 marked the end
of more than five decades
of serving the Lord with
joy for Scoresby’s muchloved Father Mackay. Even
after six weeks of preparing
for this inevitable event,
parishioners were undoubtedly looking melancholic
but accepting of what was to
unfold on the day when Fr
Noel celebrated Mass for the
very last time at St Jude the
Apostle Parish with twelve
other priests from all over the
archdiocese of Melbourne.
Father Mackay’s farewell
speech after the service
highlighted the joys of his
priesthood: first and foremost
was saying regular Mass,
administering sacraments,
his temporary appointment
at St Patrick’s Cathedral,
chaplaincy at hospitals, being a Confessor at Nazareth
House for over 40 years,
inspirational Sister Marianus at Nazareth House and
Mother Joseph Halloran at
South Melbourne, visiting
schools, support from people
and trips undertaken through
the generosity of St Jude’s
parishioners.
I feel personally blessed to
write about Father Mackay’s
retirement story as I realised
I was barely seven months
old from a remote island in
the Philippines when Father
was ordained by Archbishop
Simmonds at St Patrick’s Cathedral on 23 July 1961. He
had a few other temporary
appointments before being
appointed as Parish Priest
of Scoresby on 19 January
1974. Father Mackay was also
influential in building the
current church and renaming
it St Jude the Apostle, and
remained in this parish until
his recent retirement making
him Pastor Emeritus.
Having known Father for
15 years certainly creates an
emotional vacuum particularly for me and those who
consider him “the people’s
priest”, for he provided spiritual strength and other forms
of support to members of
the parish particularly the
homeless, the sick, the impoverished, the lonely and
neglected.
As a special gesture and
having spent 41 years of his
priestly service in Scoresby,
Father has put together a
memento of his ministry
with a personal history of his
life, his favourite prayers, his
inspiring Scriptures texts and
Saints, the highlights of his
priesthood, and his hopes for
the future with the Church
and St Jude’s Parish.
On August 30 as hundreds
of parishioners recollected
happy memories and praised
selfless achievements, Father Mackay reiterated that
the command at the end of
Mass “GO AND SERVE THE
LORD” is the greatest challenge for all of us to make the
world a better place. With
mixed emotions, he made a
special request: “I ask you to
pray for me that I continue to
serve the Lord with joy right
to the very end.”
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The Inner
Game
Performers of Radyo Pilipino's
Evolution of Filipino Costumes
and Rigodon de Honor with
special guests and fashion
designer Rudina "Nini" Sielaff.
THAD MANGALINO
Living your legacy
After our reading time,
my daughter Zoe gave me a
hug and said “Daddy, I will
miss you when you pass
away.” I paused and answered, “Anak, don’t worry
I won’t be going anytime
soon.” Zoe then answered,
“I know Daddy, because you
don’t smoke cigarettes.” I
smiled and kissed Zoe good
night, and turned off the
lights.
Yes this obvious fact confirms that we are not guaranteed a tomorrow; our time
here on earth is temporary
and will flash before our
eyes. That night, I recalled
a quote from Dr. Suess. The
quote states, “Today I shall
behave, as if this day I will
be remembered.” Without
intending to bring down the
mood of this article, this interaction with my daughter
made me ask two things,
am I living my legacy? And
what will my kids remember
me for? I paced around the
kitchen and it bothered me
because I know deep inside
I was not living my legacy
and that the clock is ticking.
That night I had a moment of truth session; I
grabbed a pen and paper and
wrote continuously for what
seemed to be hours. The
gloves came off; I audited
my life past and present. I
wrote new plans, strategies
and goals. I eliminated goals
that were at one time very
important and it was written at a different chapter
of my life. It was already
2.30am and I was pumped;
this exercise re-ignited a fire
and brought out new possibilities.
The lesson I learned was
that we all need to be mindful of our legacy. We will
leave this place and we need
to make sure that we leave
it better than the way we
found it for the next generation. The answer to what is
my legacy differs for each
and every one of us. We have
to take the time and answer
that question, set clear action steps to make sure it
happens.
By being focused on leaving a legacy, this makes each
day an integral part of the
puzzle. You will find your
purpose and have a sense of
urgency. You need to realise
that every minute of your
waking life you are writing
your legacy. Live each day as
it may be your last. And stay
away from cigarettes.
Until next time, stay focused.
(For comments or feedback, email thad@firmfocuspt.com.)
Radyo Pilipino cultural
presentation with a difference
Dr. Reynaldo Dante G. Juanta OAM
SA—Adelaide’s Ethnic
Radyo Pilipino Incorporated
better known as Radyo Pilipino won accolades during
its 2015 Fundraising dinnerdance to help keep the program on air. It presented a
creatively choreographed
30-minute show that featured two cultural segments
termed “Evolution of Filipino
Costumes” and “Rigodon de
Honor”. The short colourful
evening presentation was
held on 19 September 2015,
at The Marche Club in Paradise, S.A.
Guest of honour and speaker for the evening was South
Australian Minister for Multicultural Affairs, the Hon.
Zoe Bettison MP. In her brief
remarks, she gave tribute to
the pioneering spirit of persons behind the first Filipino
language radio program aired
From left: Rose Howland (Vice President, Radyo Pilipino),
Celia Guillermo (President, Radyo Pilipino), Minister for
Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Zoe Bettison MP, Fashion
Designer Rudina "Nini" Sielaff.
in Australia. Minister Bettison extolled the resilience of
Radyo Pilipino and congratulated it for marking this year
its 37 years of continuing
service to the community in
Adelaide, highlighting values
of education, current news
and information, Filipino
language and culture within
and outside of the studios of
Multicultural Radio 5EBI.
The Radyo Pilipino Ex-
ecutive Members are: Celia
Guillermo- President; Rose
Howland- Vice President;
Juanita Lacar Portman- Secretary; Marita MacalaladTreasurer; and Executive
members- Sonny Directo,
Luzcel Camacho and Ester
Wenzel.
To read the full article, visit: http://philtimes.com.au/
radyo-pilipino-cultural-presentation-with-a-difference/
Glit&GlAM
Graceful
Bella Chinella Haynes
celebrated her 60th
birthday with partner
Rodrigo Acol, children
Matthew, Naomi, Mark
and Natalie and friends.
Her party was held on
12 September at The
Brighton Savoy, 150
Esplanade, Brighton.
Rudi’s 50th birthday celebration
Cecilia Byrne
On Saturday, 19th of September 2015, Rudi Bajzek celebrated his 50th birthday
with his beloved family and friends at the Senior Citizens Hall, Melton. Rudi wants to take this opportunity to thank his lovely wife, Yvonne Bajzek (former
Mrs Philippines 2006), his son, Ronny and daughter, Kayla for organising such an
amazing party and transforming the hall into an elegant and classy setting.
The atmosphere was sensational. The night was great – lovely music, photo booth
for the guests, lots of dancing, laughter and excellent food.
Yvonne and her friends did a catwalk showing Filipino gowns to their 90 guests.
Mabuhay Dancers presented a Filipino Folk Dance. Kayla did a beautiful contemporary dance for her Dad. A few male friends surprised Rudi and the guests by
dressing up as ladies showcasing certain talents. Emily, Diosa and Ralf performed
a song each for the birthday celebrant.
Fifty is a beautiful milestone in life. People can still enjoy life to the fullest for many
years to come and for Rudi that was a very special day and to top it off, his AFL team,
North Melbourne won the match that night. The place was filled with white and
royal blue colours including his cake to show his love for the team and the colours.
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Debutant
Tita Dory and Tito Al danced as if on a date.
Another exotic beauty with a
tropical smile, Filipino-Australian
Leilani Smith with her partner
Kyle turning heads at their
recent Debutante Ball.
Sweet 75
Teodora Mustapha had
her 75th birthday party
at the Mariburnong
Community Hall.The
100 or so guests in their
red and black attire
celebrated with Tita Dory
the occasion. Alawi or
simply Tito Al danced
with and sang to Tita
Dory the whole afternoon
to the delight of the
celebrant and the crowd.
Photos by Rolly Ferer
Tita Dory blows the candles
on her cake with her
grandchildren.
M
A
l
G
t
Gli &
Longevity
Veronica “Viring”
Bautista celebrated
her 93rd birthday
at the Maribyrnong
Community Hall last
5 September 2015.
Her family and friends
in their Hawaiian
costumes joined the
all-impromptu singing,
dancing and parlour
games. Nanay Viring
received her Basic
Computer Certificate
a year ago. She lives in
Coburg but that does
not deter her from
attending the meeting
of her favourite
organisation, Felaust,
in the same hall by
taking the trams on
her own. Photos by
Rolly Ferrer.
Nanay Viring with her daughter Baby Sarthou
Nanay Viring with her big family
Double
celebration
Proud parents Edward
and Irma Lavides
prepared a double
celebration for their
children, Rhiley Ethan
for his Christening and
Elaine Rose for her 6th
birthday party held
last 12 September at
St Paul Parish. Photos
by Alvin Chan
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Special pandesal, ensaymada, Spanish bread-ube, etc./special longganisa
- tocino/Filipino culinary dishes - catering/Asian groceries/delivery
Wester
Contact: J-Mark Rodriguez
Address: GMA-Kamuning
corner Edsa, Quezon
City
Phone (03) 9585 7002
Mobile 0407 958 442 Kayumanggi
MY JOB IS YOUR
ACCOUNTS
Phone (03) 9481 2628
Vicky 0425 804 948
Chris 0430 105 295
Entertainment
Services
We sell all sorts and sizes of mattresses
and furnitures at discount and factory
prices. Friendly service.
Contact: Peter/Carina/Alex
123 Lower Dandenong
RoadMentone, Vic 3194
BALIKBAYAN
ACCOMMODATION
Footscray Market
Hopkins Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
Email: frank@universalpower.
com.au
Web: www.universalpower.com.au
New Homes / Extensions / Renovations / Service Breakdowns /
Safety Switches / Switchboard
changeovers / Security Cameras and
Home Alarms
Submit an article
Email alice@philtimes.com
LUCY’S FILIPINO
AND ASIAN
GROCERIES
Masagana
Filipino Asian
Groceries
Contact: Terry or Boy
Shop 12 / 159 Boronia Rd
Contact: LUCY OR JOHN
Boronia, VIC 3155
Dandenong Branch:
56 Spring Square, Hallam
Dandenong
Vic 3803
Hub, Shop 15b,
Ph/Fax (03) 9796 4289
15-23 Langhorne Street
Mobile 0432 415 478
Dandenong Vic 3175
Magnolia Ice Cream Outlet/Door to
door money transfer
Air/sea cargo/ Prepaid phonecards/
Filipino movies for hire.
OPEN 7 DAYS. CLOSED ON ALL
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
TRADING HOURS:
MON TO FRI: 10:30 AM TO 6 PM
SAT: 10AM TO 6 PM
SUN: 11 AM TO 5 PM
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
26A WEBB ST. NARRE WARREN VIC 3805
Phone (03) 9796 0880
FILIPINO - ASIAN GROCERIES
INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER
BALIKBAYAN BOXES
BUSINESS HOURS
MON-SAT 10:00AM – 6:30PM
SUNDAY 10:00AM – 6:00PM
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Change contact details
Contact/s: Josie, Rita, John, Carmi,
Jane, or Maree Joyce
Groceries and
Take-away Foods
Phone (03) 9762 2123
(03) 8774 0043
Mobile 0413 844 146
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.
READ THE LATEST FILO NEWS
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HAPPY HUT PTY LTD
Contact: Ligaya Binuya –
0405 101 320
Amador Binuya –
0433 917 511
Phone (03) 8390 4212
85 – 87 Oakwood Road,
Albanvale, VIC 3021
(near Brimbank Central Shopping
Centre)
Fish & Chips, take-away food, Filipino
and Asian Grocery, Phone recharge,
phonecards.
CLASSIFIEDS
PHILIPPINE
Hair and Make-Up CONSULATE (NT)
Artist
Mr. John Rivas
Philippine Consulate
General 22 Mirrakma
Crescent
Lyons, NT 0810
P.O. Box 42457 NT 0811
Phone: (08) 8927 3926
Mobile: 0417 081 546
LITO MANANDIC
HAIR AND MAKE-UP
ARTIST
Reg. No. B1802613K
Contact: LITO
49 JANINE ROAD,
SPRINGVALE SOUTH
VIC 3172
Philippine
consulate (QLD)
Mr. Alan Grummitt
126 Wickham St, Fortitude
Valley, QLD 4006
Printers &
Graphic Designers
FILCOM
PUBLISHING P/L
Contact: George
Mobile 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: Sonny Castillo,
Sales Manager
Point Cook, Vic 3030
Contact: Perla Luetic
Ph (6:00pm)
Mobile 0415 835 863
Email: elintag97@gmail.com
(03) 9687 9626 93 Cowper Street,
Can take jobs on your renovation
Footscray, VIC 3011
Mobile 0413 383 648
needs – tiling, painting, installation of
Mobile: 0419 330 801 0466 422 047 Phone (03) 9687 9011 vanities, decking, flooring
Email: sonny.castillo@rh.com.au
Filipino & Visayan Languages, AffordFax (03) 9687 9120
Web: rh.com.au/pointcook
able fees. SUNDAY CLASSES.
Thinking of Selling, Buying or Leasing
your property?
Allow me to help you first with an
Obligation Free Market & Rental Appraisal. CALL ME NOW!
Radio Stations
Immigration
CONSULATE (SA)
Mr. Mark McBriarty
Philippine Honorary
Consulate General
Level 1/204 Portrush Road
Trinity Gardens, South
Australia 5068
Tel. No. 0434 911 202
Fax No. (618) 8431-4174
3zzz 92.3 fm
Melbourne, VIC
Contact: Chito Javier
E-mail Address: consul@philconsulatesa.com.au
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am
- 3:00 pm (By Appointment )
SEEK MIGRATION
-MARN 1172914
Contact: ELAINE NUNEZCAGUIOA
Office 2, Level 1
No. 6 Neville Avenue,
Laverton Vic 3028
Philippine
Consulate (Tas.)
Mr Paul J. Green, Honorary
Consul General
GPO Box 1231 M, Hobart,
TAS 7000
Lechon
CPCA radio
program
Melbourne, 3SER 97.7 FM
Mondays 11.00 AM to 12.00PM
Consulate (VIC)
Mr. Felix Pintado
Level 5, Suite 11a, 11
Queens Road,
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
(entrance is via Queens
Lane)
Geelong, VIC
Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Contact: Aspie Burns
AMALIA’S LECHON
CEBU P/L
SPECIALISING IN FILIPINO
AUTHENTIC SPIT ROAST PIG
Contact: Alex and Amie
Factory 35, 12-20 James
Court, Tottenham, VIC
3012 (Mel Ref. 41A4)
Phone (03) 9314 0858
Mobile 0434 143 129
0401 209 540
The Original and the One and only
LECHON CEBU in MELBOURNE
Proven Delicious….Once tasted,
always wanted!
Ito lang ang tunay na malasa at totoong
LECHON CEBU….PIT SENYOR!
Money Remittance
&/or Freight
Services
LBC Money
remittance
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall,
VIC 3023
PHILIPPINE
CONSULATE (WA)
Mr Gerald Donnelly
Philippine Consulate
General Unit 2/116 Mounts Bay
Road, Perth WA 6000 PO Box 855 South Perth
WA 6151 Phone (08) 9481 5666
Fax (08) 9485 0111
Office hours: 10am-3pm, Mondays
to Fridays
PhilIPPINE Dept.
of tourism
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27-33 Wentworth
Avenue, Sydney, NSW
2000
Phone (02) 9283 0711
Fax (02) 9283 0755
Email: ptsydney@ozemail.com.au
Web: www.tourism.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE
EMBASSY
Hotline 1800 522 0000 H.E. Belen Anota,
Ambassador
Phone (03) 8348 5766
P
.O.
Box
3297, Manuka
Mobile 0414 748 427
Web: www.lbcexpress.com
Philippine Gov’t
Offices
PHILIPPINE
Consulate (NSW)
Hon. Anne Jalando-on
Louis
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Canberra, ACT 2603
Phone (02) 6273 2535
Fax (02) 6273 3984
Email: embaphil@iaccess.com.au
PHILIPPINE TRADE
AND INVESTMENT
CENTER
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Advertise in this section
(03) 9369 4324
Post an event.
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www.philtimes
.com.au
0412 335 077
Email: benr@remax.com.au
Restaurants,
Take-away Shops
and Grocery Stores
Claire’s Food
House
Shop 5/550 Mahoneys Rd,
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
Wednesdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm
Phone (03) 9359 0802
Mobile 0409 092 556
Melbourne, 855 Khz AM
Phone 0408 766 890
Fax (03) 9663 2874
JASMINE’S CAFÉ
AND RESTAURANT
Contact: Cora
Shop 2 / 85 Mt. Derrimut
Road, Deer Park Vic
Albert Sy
Phone 61 3 8782 3788
Mobile 0409 952 994
Email address:
albert@atlaspropertyinvestment.com.au
“Future-Proof Your Tomorrow, Today”
Phone (03) 8358 4834
Mobile
Jun
0474 997 512
Cora 0433-801-532
TAKE-AWAY AND DINE IN. WE
ACCEPT CATERING. WE SERVE
FILIPINO AND AUSTRALIAN CUISINE. BOOKING FOR IHAW -IHAW
PLATTER, BIRTHDAYS AND SPECIAL
OCCASIONS.
TRADING HOURS:TUESDAY TO
SUNDAY:
AM TO 8 1PM
Kabayan 10
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Filipino Restaurant and Asian Groceries
TAKE-AWAY - ASIAN GROCERIES - CATERING
AUSTRALIAN
PROPERTY GROUP
Contact: DANIEL CHOO
206 Church Street
Richmond Vic 3121
Mobile:
0412 109 969
Email: daniel@aupg.com.au
Web: www.aupg.com.au
One stop shop catered good for busy
investors.
Apartments / Townhouses / House
& Land /
Property Subdivision / Design &
Construction
Profine Building
Group
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
Association of
Victoria Inc.
Phone (03) 9384 1844
Chris 0413 455 918
Ester
0431 821 885
Geraldine 0412 663 699
Jennifer 0422 404 271
Phone (03)8361 8606 Joy 0430 395 157
Mobile 0416 027 922 Website: philippinetours.com.au
Our next project is to build a multipurpose hall in Bacolod through
Gawad Kalinga.
Deer Park travel
We raise funds to support our projects
in Capiz.
KALIWAT
BOL-ANON SA
AUSTRALIA INC.
(KABAI)
0411 145 776
0418 543 737
Michael Wright, Secretary,
Contact: TIANA
55 Leeds Street,
Footscray Vic 3011
218-B Main Road
East, St. Albans Vic
3021
Tel/Fax: (03) 9689 8383
(03) 9356 0555
Mob:
0423 981 417
Email: yestravel@bigpond.com
Web: www.yestravel.com.au
Airfares / Tours-accommodations/
Travel insurances/Honeymoon
Packages/Cruises (P&O and Royal
Caribbean/Urgent visas
Contact: Rowella Dango
– President, Laura
Abejaron – Secretary,
Chona Lim - PRO
The
Philippine
Over 30 years of service to the FilipinoAustralian community. Maaasahan at
mapagkakatiwalaan.
Deer Park
Travel
Mobile 0413 844 146
Roy Carbungco, President
Contact: Aleli, Jennifer,
Chris, Ester, Grace, or
Geraldine
225 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West, VIC 3055
YES TRAVEL
Contact: Melvin Espiga –
President
C/- 10 Clues Crt., Sunshine
West, Vic 3020
Contact: Terry Apines
18 Claude Avenue,
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
Emergency
Relief Fund for
Philippines
Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm
Web: www.wr.com.au/bjs/wow.htm
Atlas Property
Investment
Services (APIS)
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.
Services offered: take-away Filipino
cuisine, Filipino groceries, money
remittance, door-to-door boxes,
calling cards.
WOWFM - Sydney
Real Estate
Lillian Oliver Gorordo,
Secretary 0406 607 848
Jerry 0427 819 161
Lydia 0424 361 948
Travel Agents &/or
Travel Tours
A philippine tours
Phone Ilonggo
CIRCULO
CAPIZENO OF
MELBOURNE
RADYO KABAYAN
Times
MINA PRECILLA
in
Mob: 0415 661 665
FULL COLOUR
Contact:
Mina Precilla
DEER PARK
TRAVEL
85
– 87
OakwoodDrive,
Road,
15/44
Eucalyptus
Maidstone 3012
Albanvale VIC 3021
T: +61 03 9317 3632
NEAR BRIMBANK
E: mina@precillatravel.com.au
CENTRAL SHOPPING
CENTRE
Page
after
Page
Phone (03) 8372 5722
Mobile 0415 461 665
Email: mina@precillatravel.com.au
“Travel expert”
Phone
Rowella
9559 3674
Laura 9798 0730
Lim
0431 379 743
“We welcome everyone to join our
group especially those of Boholano
descent.
Calendar of Events and Disaster
Preparedness
Annual Fundraising Event, Month
of April
GO TRAVEL
Contact person: Lovernie
Unit 27, No. 11 Bryants
Road, Dandenong VIC
3175
Phone 03 8788 5152
Mobile 0488 222 244
Email/website: www.gotravelclub.
com.au
Professional and efficient facilitator in
the travel and tour industry offering
corporate and leisure travel services
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FILIPINO AUSTRALIAN
FRIENDSHIP
ASSOCIATION OF
GEELONG INC.
Contact: Barry Buckle,
President
D.W. Hope Centre, The
Boulevard, Norlane,
VIC 3214
PampangueÑo
Club of
Melbourne
Victoria
Contact: Roy Carbungco,
President - 0411 145 776
Sonia Santos, Treasurer
- 0421 303 264
11 Hunter Ave,
RoxburghPark,VIC 3064
helloworld
Keilor- ONE STOP
TRAVEL SHOP
Keilor Shopping Centre
Shop 56, 80 Taylors
Road Keilor Downs,
VIC 3038
Contact: Theresa (Tek)
Macawili
(03) 9310 8855
Phone (03) 5257 1921 Phone (03) 9305 1426 T:
0488 313 288
(03) 9305 1425 Mob “We welcome everyone to join our Fax (03) 9310 8866
organisation.”
Mobile 0411 145 776 F:
E: theresa.keilor@
Email: royc@iprimus.com.au
helloworld.com.au
filipino
The club holds its annual event every
Website: helloworld.
Melbourne Cup Day eve.
australian
com.au
foundation of
qld
Hello World...Hello Philippines! Talk to
our Expert Travel Consultants for all
your travel needs.
Contact: Mauro Somodio
PO Box 2424, Chirmside,
QLD 4032
Phone (03) 8390 1346
(03) 8358 5600 Phone (07) 3216 9808
SHARE-ME-A DREAM
(03) 9731 7140
BISAYAN
Mobile: 0423 372 238 Mobile 0425 842 883 FILIPIno
COMMUNITY CLUB
3 Dallas Court, Hallam
3803
Contact: Bernadette Espina
Email: espina_bernadette@yahoo.com
Services: Knock down re-build, dual
occupancy, slopping blocks
Renting? Why pay off someone else’s
mortgage, purchase a property from
us and pay off your own home.
Don’t have enough for a deposit?
Ask us how you can join our savings
plan club to get you into your new
home faster.
Catering/Take-away food/Door-to-door
Cargo & Money Remittance/Phone
Cards Available.
LUTONG PINOY
Contact: Narcisa Mcleavy
Shop 251, Footscray
Market, Vic 3011
Mobile
0401 027 683
community
coordinating
council of qld
Contact: Orly Vargas
GPO Box 2745, Brisbane,
QLD 4001
Phone (07) 3808 7804
Specialising in Filipino Dishes – puto,
dinuguan, lumpia, turon, palabok,
kare-kare at iba pa.
Phone (02) 9283 7300
Phone (02) 9262 7377 Fax (02) 9283 8011
Fax
(02) 9262 7355 Email: dtisydney@one.net.au
Mobile 0415 426 400
Email: contact@philippineconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.com.au
Mobile
Phone (03) 5221 7144 Contact: Claire or Mary
Phone (03) 9869 7182
Email address: info@philconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.
com.au
Office hours: Tuesday and Wednesday,
10.00am to 4.00pm, and Thursday by
appointment only
Director/CEA REIV
Geelong radio
94.7fm - filipino
program
Phone (03) 6230 4000 Contact: Maria Selga,
Fax (03) 6231 1986
Program Convenor
Ph: (03) 8398 0812
Fax: (03) 8398 0899 Philippine
Email: elaine@seekmigration.com.au
Website: www.seekmigration.com.au
Get the right advice. Your success is
our success.
PLEASE CONTACT US NOW!!
Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 4:00PM,
Fridays 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, Sundays
11:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight
ASSOCIATION
OF FILIPINOS &
AUSTRALIANS IN
GIPPSLAND
Contact: Jerry or Lydia
86 Vary Street, Morwell,
VIC 3840
Phone (07) 3252 8215
REMAX PROPERTY
Fax
(07) 3252 8240 Phone (03) 9415 1923
SPECIALISTS
(03) 9415 1926 Contact: Ben Respicio
MOBILE: 0402 775 939 PHILIPPINE
Email: radyopilipino@yahoogroups.com
EMAIL: litohair.makeup@gmail.com,
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
SERVICES: Haircut (Men & Women),
full colouring, foil and highlights, perm
(short and spiral), hair bonding, hair
ups and wash and blow wave, make
up (formal and bridal), and hair treatment massage.
Social Organisations
Website: fccvi.org.au
“As the umbrella body, we look after
the welfare of the Fil-Aussie communities in Victoria.”
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Schools - Language
&/or Special Courses
RAINE & HORNE
Estate agents
PHILIPPINE
LANGUAGE
INSTITUTE
1/28 Pickett Street
Footscray VIC 3011
Filipino
Community
council of
Victoria inc.
(fccvi)
OF VICTORIA INC.
Contact: TERRY KANE
(President) or LINA
CUBELO (Vice President)
Terry 0409 675 246
Lina
0475 810 074
Club annual project “Operation Smile”
Responding to the growing needs of
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Operation in
Southern Philippines.
Trade Services –
House
Maintenance
HANDY EDI
Contact: EDISON LINTAG
8 Catherine Place
Pakenham, VIC
Advertise
WESTERN TRAVEL
Deer Park
License 32932
Contact/s: Josie, Rita,
John, Carmi, Jane, or
Maree Joyce
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
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Email alice@philtimes.com
your business in the
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section and get
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DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE
ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION SERVICES
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work experience in
accounting?
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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
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
Train your staff to use:
•Quickbooks • MYOB • Xero
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.
• BALIKBAYAN BOX
• MONEY REMITTANCE
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FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
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OUR PRICES:
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We accept any appliances, electronic
equipment and any home furnishings (new or
old) for shipment to the Philippines. Call us.
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For island and remote areas, 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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Driving School
ABN 49 100 180 747
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 Your local driving school at South-Eastern suburbs
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Tawag lang po!
Contact BEN BOLANO
Mobile: 0408 543 554
Phone: (03) 9795 1834
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, CA, MBA (RMIT) CTA - 0425 751 281
Marilou Llorico, CPA - 0409 257 863
Email: info@jrj.com.au Website: www.jrj.com.au
Supporting your local Rotary Community and Sports Clubs.
DENTISTS
Business
Opportunity
ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS
DRIVING SCHOOL
JAG Driving School
Dr. Derman Malapitan
BDSc (Phil.), ADC (Aus.)
Dentist
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday & Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Shop 17 Burnside Shopping Centre
15-25 Westwood Drive, Burnside VIC 3023
Phone: 03 8390 0959 Fax: 03 8390 0949
BAKERIES
Employment
PAPA BEAR BAKEHOUSE
NANNIES NEEDED
(FILIPINO BAKERY)
FILIPINO BREAD, CAKES AND PASTRIES
Nanny Agency now recruiting nannies in
Melbourne, greater Victoria and Sydney.
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.
Live in, out or temp roles.
OPEN:
(E.g. live in $500 per week including all
food/amenities/rent)
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
BUSINESS FOR SALE
RELIGIOUS STATUE MAKING
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Due to retirement we are selling the manufacturing
side of our business. It consists of moulds, patterns
and expertise for statue making. The business needs a
revamp and creativity by the right people. It could be
developed to a manufacturing activity.
Be your own boss and work from home
or workshop. Ideal part-time activity
to boost your salary and lots more.
Lots of potential for artistic people.
REASONABLY PRICED
Contact Joseph on (03) 9853 3842
or (03) 9495 1109 (afternoon)
Web: www.sacredartstudio.com.au
Email: jgiansiracusa@bigpond.com
"Your journey to safe
driving begins with us."
Job in Melbourne: Catering Assistant
A Catering Assistant is required to work part-time/
permanent. Driver's licence is a must as driving a food
van is part of the job. Great working condition. Basic
kitchen hand experience is desirable but not required.
Will be trained by an experienced Filipino Chef.
BIG FILIPINO/ASIAN
GROCERY SHOP
IN KEYSBOROUGH
IS FOR SALE NOW.
EXCELLENT MAIN ROAD LOCATION WITH
OTHER SHOPS.
REASONABLE AND NEGOTIABLE
PRICE. AMPLE PARKING.
CALL SHIRLEY OR MARIVIC –
(O3)9798 5389/0419 674 339
Misolas
Mobile: 0409-590-850
Email: jmisolas@bigpond.net.au
GROCERY
STORES
EMPLOYMENT
Also sells frozen
products, fresh fruits
and vegetables
Experience essential, police check and
working with children check required.
Childcare qualification helpful but not
essential.
Shop 10
Lalor Plaza Shopping Centre
22 McKimmies Rd, Lalor 3075
Contact:
Roy & Imee Pabustan
Phone/Fax: (03) 9464 7474
Mobile: 0402 011 402
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