The Philippine Times July 2014 edition

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Model Competition, organisers
of both beauty pageants are currently embroiled in controversies after some dissatisfied candidates and supporters hurled
criticisms and complaints on the
pageant’s results and the way the
competition was handled.
Organisers of both pageants
were quick to denounce the
accusations in public and maintained the pageant’s integrity.
They claimed that such gestures
are attempts to divide the community and derail the support
for the reigning winners.
However, efforts to address
the allegations seem to fall short
in pacifying the complainants
as issue after issue continue to
spring to life.
Mutya ng Pilipinas Melbourne
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Mutya ng Pilipinas is a popular and long-running national
beauty pageant in the Philippines. Melbourne played host
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Four seasons with Manny Asuncion
It’s a fulfilment of a
long-time dream. Manny
G. Asuncion, one of the
founders of Dulaang Bayan
Melbourne Inc (DBMI) and
a critically-acclaimed playwright, is set to launch his
first book called Seasons:
An Anthology of Filipino
Australian Plays Down Under on 30 August 2014, 1 to
4pm at the Blue Room, 501
Reception in Barkley Street,
West Footscray.
Seasons is a compilation
of seven of the best plays
he wrote and directed in
Melbourne from 1990 to
2009. Some of the stories
pay tribute to the country’s
climate patterns, such as
Winter’s Chill, Autumn
Sonata, Ikalawang TagSibol ni Mang Forante and
Summer Butterflies. Other
titles include Mga Eksena
sa Airport at Iba Pa and
Kesehoda.
While all these plays have
their respective colourful
stories and approaches,
from the comedic Kesehoda
to the monologues of Mga
Eksena, they have one central element: they all dwell
around the lives of the
Filipino migrants in Aus-
tralia, focusing primarily
on the dreams, hopes and
aspirations of these Filipino
families. In fact, Seasons is
the first book of its kind to
be published in Australia.
“Now I have peace of
mind”
For more than 20 years,
Asuncion has been very
active in the Melbourne
theatre scene, working
with DBMI, which he cofounded, and Adarna Productions, which staged
Winter’s Chill. He normally
gets his inspiration for the
stories from regular observations of Filipinos usually in public places such
as airports and overheard
conservations from friends
and strangers.
However, it has also been
his lifelong dream to gather
all his stories and compile
them into a book. Due to
his other pressing commitments like further studies,
he wasn’t able to follow
through until today. In a
recent interview with The
Philippine Times, Asuncion
expressed his deep sigh
of relief after completing
Seasons. “Now I can say
that I have fulfiled my
dream and have peace of
mind. For all these years,
there’s always a little nagging voice whispering in
my ears telling me, ‘Have
your book written! Have
your book written!’ Now
I’m vindicated.” He also
feels elated and honoured
for having contributed to
the growth of Filipino literature in Australia.
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Asuncion believes that
Seasons is perfect for the
Filipino-Australian communities. He specifically
points out the Filipino Australian youth, saying, “I
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www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times JULY 2014
editorial
The ugly side of beauty
We, Filipinos are beauty pageant-crazed!
From the time a young girl recognises beauty,
she could be initiated into beauty pageants
in the school, barangay, community, noon
time show, or the more established pageant
institutions. We protect our young girls and
ladies so that mosquitoes don’t feast on the
flawless legs, that their face won’t discolour
under the sun (cue the umbrella and the sun
block) or break out with zits, and that their
figure will develop into the shape of a cocacola bottle. Of course, beauty pageants have
also been penetrated by men and transvestites, showing that pageantry, beauty, wit and
poise are no longer the domain of women.
In Melbourne, we hand out crowns and
sceptres left and right throughout the year
to acknowledge Filipino beauty, showcase
Filipino talent and wit and uphold values
that represent our culture. We support our
candidates, buy tickets which help them win
the crown, and enjoy a night of glitter and
glamour. We engage our friends to support
our candidates and cheer them on throughout
the pageant. Ideally, beauty pageants encourage friendship and camaraderie as among
their ideals. However, what could be an event
for highlighting beauty can make the wrong
turn to its ugly side.
We usually hear in Filipino politics, nobody loses but was just cheated. Sometimes,
this attitude is also present in the beauty
pageant arena. Recently, the results of beauty/
modeling competitons and manner of conduct have been put in question, rendering
the reputation of organisers as well as the
competitors on the line. What should have
been a happy occasion turned a bitter tune
when supporters or competitors question
the results and the processes involved in
running pageants.
Holding a beauty pageant is no joke these
days. Organisers hire trainers, make up artists, choreographers, contract fashion houses
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to glam up the candidates and engage luminaries in beauty and business as judges to
give everyone a spectacular program. But
their responsibility is beyond the show, the
more important accountability of organisers
is the integrity of the competition—to show
transparency in judging, accuracy in the computation of scores, honour the commitment
made to candidates before the competition
and provide equal and fair exposure to all
competitors regardless of their stance during
the pre-pageant day.
Meanwhile, joining a beauty pageant is
no walk in the park either. Candidates go
through grueling rehearsals perfecting their
walk, brush up on knowledge and form
opinions on issues and learn to articulate
them with poise and without cracking under extreme pressure and glam up and put
on happy, smiling faces for social functions
despite the fatigue. They are ambassadors
of beauty indeed. However, beyond representing beauty, candidates should also
symbolise integrity. They should compete
fairly and should not engage in actions that
malign other candidates just to get ahead of
the rest. When the judges call out the name
of the winner, candidates who failed to take
home the crown should humbly accept the
decision of the judges.
These days, we take beauty pageants too
seriously, or in our local parlance, “masyadong kinakarir”, sometimes to the point that
we forget why we are holding it. Beauty pageants should be a venue to celebrate positive
values, to make good memories and allow the
beauty of truthfulness, honesty and kindness
to radiate from everyone involved. If pride
and personal grandiose were to take over,
beauty will then be rendered meaningless.
Organisers, supporters, candidates should
realise that true beauty is beyond what our
eyes see. When we throw our integrity to the
door, we all become ugly in the beauty race.
Join the Consulate activities
On Philippine Independence:
The Consulate thanks all those
who braved the cold Melbourne
winter last 12 June to bear witness to the raising of the Philippine Flag at all eight flagpoles at
Federation Square as well as to
those who attended our Independence Day Mass last 11 June at St
Brigid’s Church.
It is indeed a blessing to be able
to express our pride in our being
Filipino in our second home in
Melbourne, Australia. I can only
hope and pray that more Filipinos
and Filipino-Australians share
this sentiment as we remember
the blood, sweat and tears of
our forefathers as they fought so
valiantly for our freedom.
Our annual Independence Day
Celebrations with the Independence Day Mass celebrated on the
eve of Philippine Independence
and the Philippine Flag Raising
on 12 June are two simple yet
profound events that urge us to
show our nationalistic fervour
and pride in being Filipinos;
lest we forget who we are and
what we stand for. It has never
been more crucial for us to stand
proud and tall and act on how
we can shape the future of the
Philippines. Pinoy pride is not
just a hashtag but a call to action
of what we can achieve if we can
be united and work for the common good.
On Cardinal Tagle’s Visit:
The Consulate with the Filipi-
Consular
Bulletin
Gigi Kalong
no Chaplaincy of Melbourne and
the Archdiocese of Melbourne
would like to invite everyone to
a Lectio Divina and Mass with
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle,
Archbishop of Manila on Tuesday, 5 August 2014 from 6 pm to
8.30 pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Ambassador Belen Anota will
be in attendance. Come and
experience “Living the Joy of the
Gospel”.
On Consulate Office Transition:
Before anything else, I would
like to extend my deepest and
most sincere thank you to everyone in the Filipino and FilipinoAustralian Community for your
continued support. For over four
years, it has been indeed a privilege to serve you and to be part of
something bigger than ourselves.
My journey as your Consul is
about to come to a close. We are
just awaiting the exequatur from
the Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade of the Australian Government to formally recognise
Mr Felix Pintado, the incoming
Consul. An exequatur is a patent
which a head of state issues to a
foreign consul, guaranteeing the
consul’s rights and privileges of
offices and ensuring recognition
in the state to which the consul
is appointed to exercise such
powers. After an exequatur has
been issued, Mr Pintado, would
need to be sworn into office by
the Ambassador at the Philippine
Embassy in Canberra. I have been
asked and have agreed to remain
in office pending such actions to
ensure a smooth transition.
The Consulate Office is moving
to Level 5, 11 Queens Road Melbourne from 1 August 2014. We
will still have the old office, Suite
1205/ 1 Queens Road Melbourne
operational until 30 August 2014
to aid our kababayans during this
transition phase.
If the Consulate can be of
further assistance, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Maraming salamat po ulit.
Karangalan ko po ang magsilbi
sa inyong lahat.
Let us continue to make a difference.
God bless us all! Mabuhay!
Your consulate
The Office of the Philippine
Consulate is an Honorary
Consulate headed by our Consul
Virginia ‘Gigi’ Kalong, a.h.
recognised by the Australian
Government. The Consulate
provides consular services for
persons residing in Victoria. The
Consulate receives lodgements
of documents and requests for
consular, notary, and civil registry
services, as well as visa, and
fingerprinting for NBI Clearance
applications only during the cited
Office hours.
Melbourne Consulate operating
days/hours:
Mondays and Fridays
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
and Thursdays by appointment
Office:
Suite 1205
1 Queens Road,
Melbourne, VIC 3004
Tel: (613) 9863 7885
and (613) 9863 7872
Fax: (613) 9863 7884
Emails::
consul@philconsulate.com.au
info@philconsulate.com.au
To download forms:
www.philconsulate.com.au/forms/
Your Consulate is manned by
volunteers who give their time
and valuable efforts to service
the needs of Filipino nationals
and Australians in Victoria,
it is therefore requested that
consideration, due respect
and understanding are accorded
to them so we can continue to
service the community smoothly.
Mabuhay!
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Queer
Life
RYAN PERDIO
Sudden break
After a quick and seemingly fleeting six months,
it’s time for me to say
goodbye to Tristan. And
strangely, I feel quite sad to
do so. But before you think
that it’s only natural to be
melancholic when it comes
to partings and departures,
let me just point out that
Tristan isn’t a person. It’s
an inanimate object: my car.
I’m lucky enough to be
able to change automobile
regularly as part of a lease
agreement. In the last four
years, I’ve gone through
three different vehicles. It’s
cost-efficient, tax-effective
and definitely very cool.
Not to mention, that new
car smell gets seriously addictive.
Usually I have a whole
year to play around with
(and trash) said vehicles
before the changeover occurs, which doesn’t leave
much room for getting too
attached to something that
really is just a pile of metal and some rubber. But
there’s something about this
car that makes me that tiny
bit reluctant to part ways
with. Aside from the fact
that it’s a fantastic piece of
machinery to drive – not
to mention that I look very
cool in it – I think what it
really boils down to is the
suddenness of letting go. I
thought I had at least a few
more months.
It made me think about
relationships in general and
how sudden break-ups can
result in acrimonious – and
sometimes downright nasty
– circumstances between
people.
A friend of mine was
recently dumped by his
former partner on the day
of their second anniversary. He didn’t even realise
that anything was wrong
until he went to meet his
then-boyfriend to what he
thought was going to be a
celebration of their special
occasion. Expecting a shower of hugs, sweet kisses
and undying declarations
of love, what he arrived to
instead was the cold, harsh
realisation of their relationship ending. Understandably, my friend was quite
shocked and upset.
Part of the reason was the
way things had unravelled
between the two of them
as he felt truly blind-sided
by how it all had ended so
abruptly. But mostly, it was
the lack of opportunity he
believed he was not given
to try and fix the things in
the relationship he felt was
worth fixing; something
he deemed quite strongly
was owed to him. The unresolved feelings my friend
had been left with certainly
fuels the bitterness he now
has towards his former
partner.
And isn’t that the unfortunate crux to the whole
sorry event? The lack of
explanation and closure the
one left behind is burdened
with when such things happen so unexpectedly. It’s the
relationship equivalent of
purgatory or limbo.
On the other hand, however, would the opposite
have made things any better? Would my friend have
felt the same if he knew
his break-up was coming?
Would it have been easier
if he had been warned in
advance? Perhaps. Perhaps
not. He doesn’t know. He’s
busy trying his best to let go
and move on.
Meanwhile, Tristan’s departure creeps ever closer.
It may not have been the
whole year I’m normally
used to, but the last few
months have been swell.
Pathetic as it sounds, I’m ac-
tually going to be sad when I
say goodbye. But before that
happens – before I let go – I
think I’ll take him out for
one last ride. Vroom, vroom.
For comments or feedback, email
r.perdio@yahoo.com.
Miss Philippines-Asia search on
Candidates are now
being accepted to vie
for this year’s Miss Philippines-Australia and
Charity Queen Australia
at the auspices of the
Philippine Australian
Sports & Culture, Inc.
A preliminary screening is conducted on all
aspirants to ensure that
they meet the minimum
requirements.
The annual beauty
pageant underscores
beauty for a cause
through an advocacy
that supports various community organisations and
charitable institutions in
the Philippines and Australia. The pageant is now
on its 26th year.
The application form for
the contest can be downloaded from http://missphilaust.com.au/. The
pageant terms and conditions are in the same
location. The submission
of applications closes on
15 July.
A presentation night
will be held on 9 August to
introduce the candidates to
the public.
The current pageant
director is Leah PrietoMcCarthy who won the
title in 1990. Her pageant committee includes:
2013 candidate Darlene
Macabulos, 2012 Miss
Philippines-Australia Joanna Cubelo, 2012 Charity
Queen Australia Jaclyn
Alexander, 2013 candidate
Mary Ubay, 2010 candi-
date Honey Scowen, and
Joseph Magno as business
manager.
Some of the past winners
have gained prominence
in the international scene,
particularly Maria Rafael
Yunon who came out 4th
runner up in the2003 Miss
World Pageant held in China representing the Philippines. Nicole Schmitz,
who won in 2012, was the
Philippines’ bet in the 2013
Miss International Pageant
held in Japan.
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Frontline Foundation
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Maria Teresa Abadilla,
CEO and Founder of Frontline Foundation, along with
Head of Projects Jeanette
M o o d y, h a v e f o r m a l l y
launched the Foundation
in a very special high tea
event in Melbourne Melrose
Reception Centre on 15 June
2014. The event focused on
introducing the Foundation’s core vision and strategy, values and mission, as
well as its pilot community
development initiative, the
Let us Sell Goods Livelihood
Project.
Frontline Foundation’s
central focus will be supporting the indigenous
communities in the Philippines through training
and development to help
them achieve sustainable
livelihood and experience
holistic transformation.
Abadilla has a long-standing concern for the impoverished communities in different regions in the Philippines. Since 2011, Frontline
Foundation has organised
numerous projects, such as
the installation of a deep
well water system in Iligan
City, the provision of a tricycle in Cogeo, Antipolo, and
the distribution of teaching
materials in Apalit, Pampanga. The formal launch of
the Foundation amplifies the
momentum that drives the
organisation’s community
development efforts.
“This event is a culmination of three years of hard
work to make a God-given
dream become a reality,”
said Abadilla. “It is important to us that we create a
strong partnership between
generous involved parties
and needy communities.
We aim to facilitate strategic
planning and implementation of asset-based community development projects to
inspire and build hope for
all involved parties.”
“Witnessing how these
families can survive below
the poverty line, and still
maintain a cheerful disposition is encouraging,” said
Moody. “It is important
that our Foundation continues to
inspire and build
hope so the people
can have the motivation to create
a positive change
within their neighbourhood or community.”
Abadilla and
Moody also announced the Foundation’s pilot initiative, the Let us Sell
Goods Livelihood
Project, which focuses on financial
literacy and empowerment through microfinance.
Among the attendees were
Colin Dyer and Nicolette
Ranieri from the ACC International Relief, Major Sponsor David Reid and Senior
Pastor Buddy Abadilla from
Connect City Church (CCC),
and the Foundation’s staff
and volunteers. Special performances were provided by
the talented CCC Choir and
Pinoy Ako cultural dancers.
“As a strategic partner
we are here to provide our
expertise, resources and
advice in project design,
management and monitoring. We congratulate Maria
Teresa Abadilla and her
staff on the launch of their
Foundation,” stated Colin
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A Soriano-Orodio
young talent shines
Czarina Estores, 16 years
old and in Year 10 at St
Alban’s Secondary College, was selected to go to
Canberra after winning an
Outward Bound scholarship. She spent eight days
taking part in a national
“aspiring leaders” summit
which included a series of
challenges, workshops and
community projects to build
leadership qualities.
Only 30 students from around Australia were invited
to take part. Czarina was humbled by this privilege.
But as a school leader, she has been taking up difficult
challenges as opportunities for growth which helps
her overcome her natural shyness. The Soriano-Orodio
Foundation raises funds for the needy in the Philippines
and Czarina focuses a lot of her energy on this project
as it is close to her heart. Her family is truly proud
of her, as she is a young talent whose love for others
shines through.
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An enchanting evening at the Mutya
ng Pilipinas Melbourne coronation
Manny Asuncion
The Mutya ng Pilipinas
Grand Coronation Night was
a definite glamorous and
glittering evening. The event
was held at the L’Amour Reception at Henry Street on
14 June 2014.
Aptly themed “The Goddess Ball,” some guests arrived in white diaphanous
tunics complete with gold
pendants and shining bracelets like the ones worn by
Aphrodite (the Greek goddess of Love), Artemis (Moon
goddess), Hera (Queen of
heaven) and other gods and
goddesses of Mt. Olympus.
Few males turned up resembling Greek gods like
Bacchus (the god of wine)
complete with golden laurel
leaves crowning their heads.
All the Mutya ng Pilipinas
Melbourne Committee members were in their attractive
and immaculate Greek goddesses costumes.
Kim Fyfe of Geelong was
crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas
Melbourne 2014 together
with Miss Pauline Edralin as First Runner-up and
Mutya Vicoola Fashionista
2014. Both title holders will
compete in the Mutya ng
Pilipinas Pageant at Solaire
Resort Manila, Philippines
on 8 August 2014.
Other winners were: Miss
Vanessa Klevenz (Mutya ng
Pilipinas Melbourne 2014,
Fourth Runner-Up); Miss
Sharina Timbayan (3rd Runner-up and Mutya Mega
World 2014) and Miss Nickole Smirnov (2nd Runner-up
and Mutya Magnificent Miss
2014).
Apart from the beauty
titles, awards were given
to: Miss Vanessa Klevenz
(Darling of the Press); Miss
Nickole Smirnov (Miss Photogenic); Miss Sharina Timbayan (Miss Friendship);
Miss Kim Fyfe (Most Guests,
Best in Catwalk; Best in
Long Gown, Best in Filipino
National Costume and Best
in Talent) and Miss Pauline
Edralin (People’s Choice
Award).
The five young candidates
were not only judged based
on originality and creativity of their long gowns and
Filipino national costumes,
but also on how they carried themselves with utmost
elegance, beauty and charm.
They were also asked to
display their unique talents
as well as their wit and intelligence by responding to the
judges’ thought-provoking
questions.
All title holders received
cash and in-kind prizes from
the pageants’ donors and
supporters.
According to Choy Symes,
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2014
Australia Chairperson, it
took eight months to prepare
the pageant.
“Meeting and working
with such lovely and beautiful candidates was an unforgettable journey. My candidates had the chance to gain
more confidence through
exposures like photo shoots
and runways. It is an experience that will be embedded
in all the candidates’ memories forever. The efforts and
creativity of all the candidates made the coronation
night an unforgettable evening,” quipped the amiable
Ms Symes.
The Mutya ng Pilipinas
2014 Melbourne working
committee is composed of:
Hector Calara (Press Coordinator) and pageant coordinators Terry Kane, Haydee
Crupi, Rose Crupi and Lehi
Reyes.
“I wanted all the candidates to compete in the Philippines, but unfortunately I
was only given two spots for
Australia. Next year will be
bigger as I’m sending from
Australia one representative
from every state. Hopefully,
I will find more candidates
next year,” mused Symes.
Photos by Hector Calara
Mutya supporter demands
answers from organisers
Dear Editor,
I am writing as a supporter of all the girls who competed in the Mutya ng Pilipinas held
on 14 June 2014.
I’ve attended many pageants in my life and by far this has been the most unenjoyable to
watch.
After having a conversation with one of the contestant, it appears that they were not
made aware of potential awards they could win throughout this whole experience. Awards
were just being handed out on the night like it was “Christmas”, even to the one whom many
people and I believe is not deserving of it. It may be due to the judges who I found unfit to
choose the right girl to represent us in the Philippines. It was announced that all the girls
were winners on the night.
I then found a Facebook wall that posted the results of the event—Hector Calara-Photography. I knew at the time that Mr. Hector Calara was heavily involved with the organisers
and I asked if he knew to whom I could pass my feedback. I was then blocked from his wall
and was not able to get the answers I sought. He then continued to post on his wall which
said, “Some supporters of a Losing Candidate like Jeremy Emana cannot accept the results”.
Yesterday at 9.30am, while listening to 92.3 Hoy Pinoy, I called in to ask Ms. Choy Symes
who introduced herself as the National Director of the organisation if the chosen judges met
the criteria set by Mutya ng Pilipinas organisation since she is trying to have the rights for the
name here in Australia. My question was sadly not answered again.
Now, given the opportunity. May I ask the organisers of the Mutya ng Pilipinas Melbourne
to clarify my enquiries which are as follows:
- When you found the contestants, did they all meet your requirements in terms of height,
weight etc.? Why were you measuring the girls on the night?
- Why were there special awards that came as a surprise to contestants?
- For the most popular award, I noticed that Kim Fyfe’s photo was released on 11/03/14 and
the other 3 girls on the following day and Sharina’s was released on the 24/03/14? Was that
a fair competition?
- Who chose the judging panel and did you have any affiliation with any of them or perhaps
a parent of one of the candidates?
- Why was it possible for one of the judges to say to the winner that she will win?
I am doing this not because the contestant I supported did not win. It is because I feel that
the truth needs to come out. I speak on behalf of most of the people who spent their time
supporting the contestants and expected to watch a fair competion, but it seemed to me
like it was not. Let’s support each other and choose our leaders wisely. Let’s be professional. To the organisers, please prove me wrong. Was this an experiment?
Kind regards,
Jeremy Emana
(Editor’s note: View the complete letter on http://philtimes.com.au/mutya-ng-pilipinas-supporter-wants-answersfrom-organisers/)
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Mutya organiser responds
to allegations of bias
Mutya ng Pilipinas National Chairperson Ms Choy
Symes released the pageant
scores to show how the
winners were picked. The
following is her response
to a letter by Jeremy Emana
on the pageant results and
manner of conduct sent to
The Philippine Times:
We are thankful that The
Philippine Times has given
us the opportunity to respond to the following issues:
First, the complainant
makes issue of the fact that
we measured the height of
the candidates prior to the
coronation night.
It is common knowledge
that every pageant has a set
of physical requirements
such as height as a qualification for contestants. This
was made known to the candidates prior to entering the
competition. Although they
stated their height in their
application form, we asked
independent individuals to
do the actual measurement
for the candidates to witness
so they will have no doubts
as to the qualification of
their fellow contestants.
Second, the complainant
makes issue of the special
awards given during our
various events.
During the induction and
before the coronation night,
we gave the contestants their
copies of the criteria for
judging determined at various events: 15% Swimsuit;
20% Video Presentation;
15% Talent; 15% Filipino
National Costume; 15% Evening Gown; 20% Question
and Answer.
The candidates were also
informed that the following
special awards, determined
at events prior to the coronation night, were to be given
but would have no bearing
on the final result: Special
Award for Rio Costume,
Beach Body, Ms. Photogenic,
Most Popular, Darling of the
Press, Ms. Friendship, Best in
Catwalk, and Most number
of guests during the events.
Third, the complainant
makes issue of the fact that
the photos of the contestants
were not posted online at the
same time.
This is a misinformed
statement. All of the photos
were posted on the same
date 11 March. However,
Sharina Timbayan and Pauline Edralin asked me to delete their photos and replace
these with new photos for
personal reasons. Pauline
sent me her photo on 12
March and was posted on
the same date. Sharina’s
photo was not posted until
24 March 2014 because of
the delay in providing her
photo of choice.
Fourth, the complainant
alleges that the organisers
and judges are ‘affiliated’
with a parent of one of the
contestants.
As a small community, we
know most of the Filipinos
in Melbourne. In fact, we
get contestants by personally
inviting them or asking permission from their parents.
To make issue of the fact
that we know Filipinos is
preposterous.
Despite these explanations, it is expected that
there would be continued
resentment or a failure to
accept the result. We respect
that. But we also respect the
decision that our esteemed
judges made. To end the
argument and counter argument, we are providing the
scores of the contestants,
which were witnessed by
Mike and Liz Honey.
Having dispensed with
our duty to respond to the
issues raised, we hope you
can join us in helping our
own Mutya ng Pilipinas
Melbourne winner Kim Fyfe
and 1st Runner Up Pauline
Edralin as they represent our
community in the Mutya ng
Pilipinas pageant in Manila
on 19 July to 8 August 2014.
Final Score
Overall Result
Vanessa Klevenz
4th Runner Up
82.29%
Pauline Edralin
1st Runner Up
90.40%
Sharina Timbayan
3rd Runner Up
87.51%
Nicole Smirnov
2nd Runner Up
87.87%
Kim Fyfe
Mutya ng Pilipinas
Melbourne 2014
91.06%
( E d i t o r ’s n o t e : T h e c o m p l e t e
statement of Ms Symes is available
on http://philtimes.com.au/statementof-choy-symes-about-mutya-ngpilipinas-melbourne-issues/)
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Dizon and Kim Lim sang
Advance Australia Fair and
Philippine National Anthem acapella. Seventeenyear-old Samantha Ramirez
played a piano concerto
and harp. Samantha was
offered a scholarship to the
Victorian College of the Arts
Secondary School in 2009
and is currently in her final
year. She was accepted into
VCASS for piano in year 7
and received Honours for
her AMEB Certificate of
Piano Performance in 2012.
Roberto and Marie performed a salsa dance and
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Controversies...
who is the National Director of the organisation that
handled Mutya ng Pilipinas
Melbourne. He said Symes
happened to be on air at
92.3 Hoy Pinoy and failed
to satisfactorily answer his
question on the judges’ fitness to choose Melbourne’s
representative.
In the same letter, Emana
outlined all his queries to the
organisers, which range from
the timing of the release
of the candidates’ photos
and the measurement of
their heights right before
the coronation night to the
relationship of the organisers
to the winner’s family. He
even took note of how disappointing the pageant night
Tango Argentine. The couple
showed their cha-cha moves
together with Bayani and
Arlene and Melvin Diez and
Jopen Quintero.
Special guests were Dr Jun
Bantatua, President of PAMA
NSW and Dr. Afaf Haddad,
Medical Director Head of
Anatomical Pathology.
Ted Apostol, one of the
PAMA Board of Directors,
and Divine Basa served as
the emcees.
PAMA Victorian chapter officers are President,
Dr Lorinda De Leon; Vice
President, Dr Anne Marie
Uy Kimpang; Secretary Dr
Jojie Apostol; Treasurer, Dr
Rosario Palaypayon, and
PRO, Dr Armando Sta Ana.
Ormocanons celebrate
fiesta in Melbourne
Ormoc-born migrants
gathered in Melton, Melbourne, VIC last June 28,
2014 to celebrate Ormoc City
fiesta in honor of Sts. Peter
and Paul. Twelve families came in
attendance with their parents, spouses, children and
friends to mark the first
ever Ormocanon fiesta in
Melbourne. Eddie Tan, now based in
Melbourne, was the guest
speaker of the night. Also in
attendance was his wife Daisy Capahi-Tan, and daughter
Mary Anne with husband
Cristopher.
Battling near-freezing
winds not to mention the
long drive, they made it to
the venue to make the event
a huge success. The celebration further reinforced the
Ormocanons’ resilience. It
also revealed a sea of talent
among the expatriates that
trickled down to their kids. Dr. Afaf Haddad
ACF fundraiser
was from the food down to
the show.
In an effort to dispel the
accusations in these queries, Symes subsequently
released a statement to The
Philippine Times to address
Emana head on. She denied
accusations of favouritism
and politicking. Moreover,
she released the scores of
each candidate on every segment and award in a bid to
end the controversy.
Symes is hopeful that this
hurdle will not diminish the
Filipino community’s support for its Mutya ng Pilipinas representatives. “Having
dispensed with our duty to
respond to the issues raised,
we hope you can join us in
supporting our own Mutya
ng Pilipinas Melbourne winner and first runner-up,” she
appealed.
Maturate Model Competition concludes with criticisms
The Miss/Mr Twenteen
and Maturate Models of Victoria is a fundraising pageant intended to promote
multiculturalism in Victoria. It purports to have had
successful outcomes since
its inception in 2011. This
year, the title was brought
home by Helena Thomson.
Being a fundraising event,
Emergency Relief Fund for
Philippines (ERFFP) was
chosen as this year’s ticket sales beneficiary. In a
separate interview, ERFFP
President Roy Carbungco
is quick to say his group
is only a beneficiary and
they are not part of how
the competition was being
run. ERFFP received $1,750
which the organisation will
The Ambassadors of
Christ Fellowship (ACF)
through its Building Fund
Ministry held a dinner,
dance and fellowship on
28 June 2014, 6.30pm at
Amberlee Receptions in
Cranbourne. Proceeds of the
fundraising project will go to
the construction fund of the
ACF church.
use for its charity projects
in the Philippines. Like any other competition, not all went home as
winners come pageant night.
The Coronation seemed
to be the culmination of
dissatisfaction and dissent
within the pageant. Four
candidates, Georgina Westeinde, Ermie Brown, Lanie
Mae Templora and Mary
Rose Casafu approached
The Philippine Times to air
their complaints.
Weseinde, who took up
her concern to Consumer
Affairs of Victoria, accused
the pageant of major flaws
in the contest rules and
process. She is joined by
other candidates who were
displeased with how the
pageant turned out and the
ill treatment they got from
the organisers, with one
accusing organiser Divine
Basa, of tricking them into
paying a registration fee
at the last minute. They
also questioned the judges’
selection of the winner and
the winner’s fitness for the
title.
Basa, in her letter to The
Philippine Times, stood her
ground on how the pageant was conducted. She
said, “we believe we have
maintained our professionalism and integrity in handling the competition.” She
added that the organisers
had nothing to do with the
judges’ decision and that it
is final.
Basa also reminded the
pageant’s detractors of the
purpose of the competition,
which is to help raise money
for charity. “Winning is just
a bonus,” she emphasized.
ACF Building Fund Ministry
Leader Ms Beth Sockett
Helena Thomson, Maturate
Model 2014 winner
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Mister Philippines
Philippine Fiesta to be held
Australia 2014 search is on on 25-26 October 2014
The search for Mister
Philippines Australia 2014
is now on, according to
Event Director Liza Di Blasio. The finals will be held
on 27 September 2014,
6.30pm at The Grand on
Cathies Lane in Wantirna
South.
“Mister Philippines Australia is a male pageant that
we have organised to take
advantage of the opportunities for young Filipino
men in Australia to shine.
Franchise was obtained
from Prime Events Production Philippine Foundation
Inc. The winner in Australia will be competing
for Mister International
Philippines next year,” she
told The Philippine Times.
Di Blasio said they are
looking for candidates from
18 to 27 years old, at least
5 feet 10 inches in height.
The candidates will be
judged on their catwalk and
runway skills aside from
their being photogenic,
good looking and having
a good fashion style. They
will also need to impress
the judges of their communication skills, their
good personality and the
way they answer during
Liza Di Blasio
the Question and Answer
portion.
Candidates should be
pure Filipino or at least
of half Filipino descent.
The winner, she said, will
receive a return trip to the
Philippines plus $1,000.00
cash prize. The winner will
further compete in the Philippines for the 2015 Mister
International Philippines.
All expenses are paid for
the two-week duration of
the contest.
Di Blasio added that at
present, they are getting
sponsors to support the
event. “We are also putting together the team like
judges, choreographer and
emcee to ensure the event
will be successful. We have
tickets ready for printing,
and the venue is already
booked,” she noted.
At the moment, Di Blasio
said they have seven candidates but she’s hoping there
will be around 10 candidates to vie for the title. She
advises prospective candidates, “Don’t be scared to
join the competition. This
is not a money contest or
a fundraising event. Mister Philippines Australia
is formed to enhance the
lifestyle of the young Filipinos here in Australia and
it hopes to preserve our
Filipino culture.”
As to the recent issues
confronting competitions
l i ke t h e M a t u r a t e a n d
Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty
quests, Di Blasio said, “I
can ensure that Mister Philippines Australia competition is professional and will
abide by the regulations of
the licensee in the Mister
International Philippines.”
For those interested to
join or to sponsor, contact
the Event Directors Liza
Di Blasio on mobile 0416
816 107 or Lalaine Diez on
mobile 0458 464 640.
Manny Asuncion, Public
Relations Officer of the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc
(PFVI), announced that the
annual Philippine Fiesta will
be held on the last week of
October (25-26) instead of
the usual last weekend of
November. This is due to the
Melbourne Showground’s
busy schedule. “The theme of this year’s
Fiesta is ‘Sama-sama, Kayang-kaya’ which articulates
that being united can easily
achieve the goal. No matter how hard the task is, if
people work together as one,
it can be done,” Asuncion
told The Philippine Times. The Philippine Fiesta of
Victoria will be celebrating
its 32nd anniversary this year.
As a primary showcase of
the Filipino arts and culture
in Victoria, it has attracted
not only Filipinos but lots of
multicultural people as well. Asuncion said that the
PFVI management commit-
tee is currently busy preparing for the biggest event of
the year and hopes for the
full cooperation of the Filipino-Australian community
in making the forthcoming
Fiesta a huge success. Asuncion’s final invitation, “Sama-sama po tayong
muli sa Fiesta!”
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Mr. and Miss Twenteen, Maturate
Model of Victoria 2014 named
Divine Basa
Lively and energetic song
and dance performance by
the Victorian Secret Angels
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The ambiance was vibrant,
and the crowd was just fantastic. It was an unforgettable and interesting culmination evening for all the
17 candidates and everyone
involved in the running of
the Mr. and Miss Twenteen
and Maturate Model of Victoria Competition 2014. It
was another sell out year for
the modeling competition,
and we are grateful to the
all the people who joined us
and supported our cause and
made this event possible.
The highlight of the night
was the catwalk of the 17
candidates in three categories: the cocktail dress,
evening gown and national
costume for the ladies; and
casual wear, formal suit
and national costume for
the gentlemen. All of them
looked divine and marvelous
that night. Even the eight
judges were so impressed
by how the candidates presented themselves and were
mesmerised by their colourful and stylish outfit,
not to mention the unique
traditional costume of each
candidate.
As much as we like all
of them to win, it’s just impossible because only one
stood out and captivated the
judges’ eyes based on stage
presence, catwalk and confidence. We have to respect
the judges’ decision and accept it as final.
The purpose of this year’s
modeling competition is to
raise funds for the Emer-
gency Relief Fund for Philippines (ERFFP) to assist them
in their projects in the Philippines. We have donated
to them $1,750, a part of the
proceeds from the sale of the
raffle tickets. Winners: Mr. Twenteen Model of Victoria 2014 Hayes dela Cruz
1st runner-up Mr. Twenteen of Victoria 2014 Dennis Quani
2nd runner-up Mr. Twenteen of Victoria 2014 Tejash Sharma
Miss Twenteen Model of Victoria 2014 Michelle Tupek
1st runner-up Miss Twenteen Model of Victoria 2014
Caroline St. Louis
2nd runner-up Miss Twenteen Model of Victoria 2014 Geraldine Cruz
3rd runner-up Miss twenteen Model of Victoria 2014 Celine Glennon
Maturate Model of Victoria 2014 Helena Thomson
1st runner-up Maturate Model of Victoria 2014 Ermie Brown
2nd runner-up Maturate Model of Victoria 2014 Alvena Anne Cook
Charity Winner Georgina Westeinde
Special Awards Winners:
Best In Casual Wear Male Hayes dela Cruz
Best in Formal Suit Male Hayes dela Cruz
Best in National Costume Dennis Quani
Best in Cocktail Dress Twenteen Caroline St. Louis
Best in Evening Gown Twenteen Michelle Tupek
Best in National Costume Twenteen Caroline St. Louis
Best in Cocktail Dress Maturate Ermie Brown
Best in Evening Gown Maturate Helena Thomson
Best in National Costume Maturate Ermie Brown
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13-Day Guided Tour
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A pilgrimage to Jordan and Israel
DAY
1
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Meet at NAIA airport for midnight flight
DAY
2
Monday, November 10, 2014
Amman-Mt Nebo-Petra LD
Depart 00:20 from Manila
Arrive Amman 09:35, then proceed to a guided
tour and visit the city of Madaba, a site of the
oldest Mosaic map of Jerusalem. Get a glimpse
of what was once the Biblical land. Travel along
the King’s highway through the ever changing
scenery of the Transjordan plateau, stand at Mt.
Nebo marked by a simple chapel. It is here that
Moses viewed Canaan of Israel. God did not allow
him to enter, he lived out his life together with
Joshua and the masses he led out of Egypt. Drive
to Mukawir, the dramatic hilltop which is the traditional site of the execution of John the Baptist
then proceed to Petra for overnight
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DAY
3
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
DAY
Petra-Amman BLD
After breakfast, tour the lost City of Petra, chosen
by BBC as one of the ’40 places you have to see
before you die’ Petra (made famous by the movie Indiana Jones) was chosen as one of the New
Seven Wonders of the World. Optional horse ride
through the picturesque Siq and visit the Treasury. Royal Tombs and Roman Theatre Drive back
to Amman for dinner and overnight.
DAY
4
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Amman-Jerash-Anjara-Amman BLD
Roundtrip flight from Melbourne to the Holy Land via Manila
9-21 NOVEMBER 2014
*A pilgrimage is the act of deliberate travel; traveling outside
while traveling within. It is a chance to reconnect with the earth,
to listen, to face your inner self, to actively commune with a greater power.
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Rates
Based on half twin
Min. of 30 pax, less than this will require a
supplement
If only 20 participants, add
Amount (USD)
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US$230.00
Not Included
Amount (USD)
Single Room Supplement
US$395.00
Airline fuel surcharge and taxes
US$520.00
Visas, Exit and Border Taxes
US$167.00
Tips for Service Personnel
US$230.00
Please add this amount if you will stay alone
in the room.
Subject to change till tickets are paid
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US$77.00
US$116.00
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 Entrance Fees to Sites  Tours as Specified
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Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Visit Jerash,
one of the biggest and well-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Middle East with its colonnade
streets, theatre, temple of Zeus, Arch of Hardrian, Artermis East. See the Elliptical Forum, the
Ancient City was buried in the sand but its ruins
have gradually been revealed through a series of
excavations which commenced in 1925 till this
day. Then proceed to Anjara, a biblical city which
features on most biblical tours of Jordan. Visitors
head for the Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain,
a Roman Catholic Church. The church consist of a
large hall to receive pilgrims who come to honour the life size wooden statue of the Virgin Mary
holding the baby Jesus placed within the newly
built grotto. It is believed that Jesus Christ and his
disciples including Virgin Mary passed through
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Anjara
once and rested
journey between Jerusalem and Gallilee. Anjara
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per
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DAY
Friday, November 14, 2014
Cana- Nazareth-Jerusalem BLD
Drive to Mount of Olives stopping at the Church
of the Ascension, where Jesus ascended to heaven, the Church of Pater Noster, where Jesus taught
his disciples the Lord’s Prayer. See the ‘Our Father’
in various languages including Filipino. Walk the
Palm Sunday road ending in the Church and Garden of Gethsemane. See Mary’s tomb. Proceed to
Mt. Moriah to visit the Wailing or Western Wall, a
remnant of Herod’s grand temple and the holiest
site for Jews. Drive to Bethlehem for lunch then
visit the Church of Nativity where Jesus was born,
the Shepherd’s field where the Angels awaited
the birth of Christ and the Milk Grotto where the
Blessed Mother nursed Jesus and the holy family
briefly stayed. Dinner and Overnight.
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9
Monday, November 17, 2014
Jaffa-Muhraka- Caesaria BLD
Start your day in Jaffa, a magnificent old Arab
city full of Mediterranean charms where Jonah
set sail to the sea and for centuries was the arrival port of pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. We’ll
see St Peter’s church, the house of Simon tanner
where the apostle Peter received his crucial vision
that changed his mind about accepting Gentiles
into the early Christian Church. Enjoy the amazing scenery of the world’s largest old fishermen
port. On to Haifa, Israel’s third largest city to visit
Muhraka on the southern end of the Mt Carmel
range where Elijah taught the prophets of Baal.
The site has a commanding view of both the Jezreel valley and the Mediterranean sea. Drive to
Caesaria, built by Herod the Great, meant to be
the Roman bastion of might. Here was the home
of Cornelius, the first Gentile convert and of Philip
the evangelist. See the amphitheatre, a reminder of the Roman Herodian and Crusader periods.
Overnight in Tiberias
DAY
Galilee Area BLD
Begin the day at Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus proclaimed the eight beatitudes. Pray at St
Peter’s Primary Church on the sea of the Galilee
shore. Follow Jesus path to Tabgha, where he
fed the multitudes with five loaves and two fishes. Walk along the shores of Capernaum; visit St
Peter’s house, where Jesus preached and healed
Peter’s mother-in-law. Take an exhilarating ferry
boat ride across the Sea of Galilee then visit the
Ancient Boat believe to be the one used during
the time of Jesus.
DAY
11 Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Cana-Nazareth Mt Tabor BLD
Drive to Cana to the Wedding Church, where the
first miracle happened. Eucharistic Celebration
and renewal of marriage vows. On to Nazareth,
city chosen by God for the annunciation of the
birth of His Son Here Jesus grew to manhood.
Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and St Joseph’s
workshop. Drive up to Mt. Precipice where tradition has it, an angry mob attempted to throw Jesus off the cliff but ‘he passed through the midst
of them and went away.’ End the day at Mt Tabor
to visit the Church of Transfiguration. Dinner and
overnight at Tiberias.
DAY
12 Thursday, November 20, 2014
Tiberias-Amman BL
DAY
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Ein Karem- Yad Va Shem- Emmaus BLD
10 Tuesday,
November
2014
A pilgrimage
to Jordan
and18,Israel
Cross the border to Jerusalem. After formalities
drive to Allenby bridge and cross to Jericho, the
oldest city in the world, to view Mt of Temptation and see the Sycamore tree where Zacchaeus
climbed just to see our Lord Jesus Christ. Renew
baptismal vows in Jordan River, Qsasr Al Yahud,
site of the baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptise.
Proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth
to experience floating on its therapeutic waters.
Drive to Tiberias for overnight.
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Sunday, November 16, 2014
Drive to Ein Karem and visit the birthplace of St
John the Baptist. Proceed to Yad Va Shem a powerful Memorial Museum of the holocaust. We will
then make a tour of the new city of Jerusalem,
passing by most famous places, including Knesset- Israeli Parliament, Large Menorah statue, the
High Court building. On to Emmaus, where Jesus
appeared to His followers after his resurrection
Thursday, November 13. 2014
Amman-Cross
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8
13-Day Guided Tour
to the Holy Land
DAY
5
St Joachim where the Blessed Mother Mary was
born. It is now the Church of St Anne, walk the
Via Dolorosa, the route that Jesus took between
his condemnation by Pilate and his crucifixion
and burial which for many Christians is the most
important part and meaningful experience in
this holy city. See the Ecce Homo, where the residence of Pontius Pilate once stood, and is the
second station of the cross on the Via Dolorosa.
It ends in the crucifixion place, Golgotha, where
the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located in
the west side of the old city (Christian quarter).
Walk to the nearby Mt Zion to see the Upper
Room or Cenacle, the site of the Last Supper, the
Church of Dormition, built in honour of Mary the
mother of Jesus. According to Christian Tradition,
Mary did not die but fell into eternal sleep and
was taken into Heaven. See David’s tomb, the traditional site of the tomb of King David, and holy
to Jews, Christians and Muslims. Drive to St Peter
Gallicantu where according to tradition, was the
place of the palace of the high priest Caiaphas,
where Jesus was brought to jail after his arrest. Its
name Gallicantu, means the cock’s crow, is given after the story of Peter’s triple denial of Christ
and the cock crowing thrice. Drive back to the
hotel for dinner and overnight.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Old City of Jerusalem-Via Dolorosa- Last
Supper- St Peter Gallicantu BLD
After breakfast, check out then cross the border
to Jordan for the flight back to Manila.
DAY
13 Friday, November 21, 2014
After breakfast, drive to Old Jerusalem and walk
along history itself as you go through the narArrive
Manila,
Sweet Home
Roundtrip
flight
from
to the
Holy1600,
LandHome
via Manila
row streets and
alleys. See
the Pool
of Melbourne
Bethesda
where Jesus miraculously cured a blind man and
NOVEMBER
2014
a paralytic and the nearby home of9-21
St Anne
and
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Celebrating 116 Philippine
Independence Day in Melbourne
th
Manny Asuncion
More than 450 guests
attended the 116th Independence Celebration Ball
initiated by the Filipino
Community Council of Victoria Inc. (FCCVI) and the
Philippine-Australian Foundation Inc (PAFI) held on 7
June at Grand Star Receptions in Altona North.
The theme for this year’s
Independence Day celebration was Isang Kasaysayan,
Isang Kinabukasan, which
underscored the significance of our Filipino heroes
and other Filipino citizens
who helped shape and realize our independence. The theme was well articulated by the current
chairperson of FCCVI, Perla
Luetic, who welcomed the
guests and delivered her
speech in Filipino. The program began with
the assembly of all the Filipino community leaders
who are members of the
Filipino Community Council of Victoria, followed by
the singing of the Australian National Anthem and
the Pambansang Awit ng
Pilipinas (The Philippine
National Anthem). Felix Pintado, the incoming Honorary Consul, read
the message of Philippine
Ambassador to Australia the
Hon. Belen Anota, in the absence of Ms Gigi Kalong (the
outgoing honorary consul)
who was in Sydney at the
time of the celebration. The Mayor of the City
of Maribyrnong, Cr Grant
Miles greeted the members and officers of the
Filipino organisations and
praised the Filipinos for
being friendly and hospitable and most of all, being
resilient in times of war and
calamities.
Gintong Kultura, composed mostly of young
dancers in their teens, presented Pandanggo sa Ilaw,
and the Filipino national
dance Tinikling. The Pilipino Australian Association of Ballarat Inc (PAABI)
demonstrated their dancing skills by presenting
Binasuan, followed by the
Damayan Seniors Dance
Group, while the Loddon
Campaspe of Bendigo performed an Arabic cultural
influence dance. Most guests arrived in
their Filipino costume in
reverence to the Independence Day celebration.
Grace Iwasaki rendered a
special heart-rousing song
Ako’y Filipino. Rolly Limun and Pastor Anthony
Crisostomo, both of FCCVI
sang Filipino and American
songs. Acknowledgement was
delivered by Lily Gillespie,
the executive director of
the Philippine-Australian
Foundation Inc. - thanking
all the guests, leaders of the
Filipino-Australian associations, the advertisers and all
volunteers who assisted in
making the Independence
Day celebration a success.
The celebration was concluded with a raffle and
dancing by the public.
The evening’s masters of
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Flag raising ceremony
Every year, a bevy of Filipinos and Filipino supporters
gather around Federation
Square to witness the flag
raising ceremony and the
recitation of the Oath of Allegiance to commemorate
Philippine Independence.
KKK 2014
Th e a m a z i n g
SoundStruck Band
entertained the
crowd who attended
the “Kalampagan,
Kasayahan sa Kalayaan”, a Philippine
Independence Day
celebration held last
14 June 2014 at St.
Luke’s Parish Hall.
There were special
performances, dancing and food galore
enjoyed by everyone.
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Our story of freedom
Norminda Forteza
On 12 June 2014, the Filipino Carers Kitchen presented
“Our Story of Freedom”. It
was about freedom from
colonial mentality—we are
who we are: Ako’y Pilipino!
Our story also showed freedom from ethnocentrism
as we share and welcome
culture into the group, and
freedom from isolation as
volunteers share their skills
and talents.
This is what freedom
means to our families and
participants attending the
Dove Filipino Seniors Wellbeing Centre organised by
the Australian Filipino Community Services Inc.
Those interested in volun-
teering can ring our office on
(03) 9701-3421.
Thanksgiving for living heroes
marks APCO’s Freedom Ball
Richard Ford
NSW—The Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations Inc (APCO) paid
tribute to the “living heroes” for their support to
the Typhoon Haiyan as it
celebrated the 116th Philippine Independence. APCO
organised an outstanding
Freedom Luncheon and Ball
which showcased our rich
cultural heritage, glorious
revolutionary history and
wealth of local artists and
talents through the theme:
“Maraming Salamat Po!
(Thank you very much!)
tableau”, folk dances and
musical presentations.
The classy event was held
at Conca d’Oro in Riverwood
Shopping Plaza on 8 June.
This year, APCO opted to
recognise the help and support given by individuals,
businesses, community, religious and civic groups and
governments in Australia
to the victims of typhoon
Independence Day
show at Hampton Park
EMG Enterprises led by Ed
Guevarra spearheaded
the 116th Philippine Independence Day in the Southeast by having a program last
8 June 2014 at the Arthur
Wren Hall in Hampton Park.
Gintong Kultura dance
group danced the Tinikling
and Pandanggo sa Ilaw. Charlene Sotelo, Err Won and Puwersa Azul Band headed by
Bong Sotto provided special
song numbers.
Former Philippine Honorary Consul of Victoria Maina
Walkley congratulated the
organisers of the celebration
for recognising the importance of Indenpendence Day.
A special slide presentation
of the previous Philippine
Independence Day celebrations was shown. DJ of the night were DJ
Pogz and DJ Awie.
Flag raising in Sydney
NSW—A flag raising ceremony was held on 28 June
2014 at the Parramatta Town
Hall to commemorate the
116 th Philippine Independence. In attendane were
Philippine Consul Marford
Angeles, the Lord Mayor
of Parramatta Councillor
John Chedid, Fe Nuguid,
President of Banag Banag
Inc, Order of the Knights of
Rizal Sydney Chapter, Australia Philippines Services
League (APSL) Supreme
Commander Col Chris Pilao
and officers and members of
the Philippine Community
Council of NSW(PCC-NSW).
Haiyan. APCO President
Ruben Amores said, “To
give better meaning to the
glorious culmination of the
long and bloody struggles of
our national heroes of the
past ... we, as a nation, need
ordinary citizens to act like
heroes who keep the revolutionary spirit burning.” Flag raising and Independence
Ball celebrated in Canberra
ACT—Philippine Ambassador to Australia Hon
Belen F Anota led the flagraising ceremony held on
12 June, 8am, at the Embassy Chancery. Messages
from the Philippine President, Vice President and
Secretaries of Labor and
Employment and Foreign
Affairs were read by the
honourable Ambassador.
She also graced the Philippine Independence Day
Celebration Ball organised
by the Filipino Community
JAG Driving School
"Your journey to safe
driving begins with us."
Contact: Joe
Council of the ACT, Inc.
(FCCACT) on 14 June 2014
at the Southern Cross Club,
Phillip.
Misolas
Mobile: 0409-590-850
Email: jmisolas@bigpond.net.au
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Migration
Mentor
FELIX CARAO
Financial support
for student visa
Every day, hundreds of
Filipinos apply for an Australian visa for work, study,
travel and migration purposes. Unfortunately, many
of them are not granted
their desired visas due to
insufficient documents or
requirements. It is actually
beneficial to seek the advice
of a Registered Migration
Consultant to ensure that
the proper documents and
requirements are included
when you lodge your visa
application.
One of the requirements
that pose a challenge to
visa applicants is financial
requirement. As a matter
of fact, a couple of weeks
ago, one of our kababayans
who enrolled in courses
on Certificate III and IV in
Aged Care approached me
for some advice regarding
financial capacity. If you
also have the same concern,
you may find the advice I
gave her very helpful.
First of all, if you are an
international student, you
are required to demonstrate
and/or declare that you
have genuine access to sufficient funds to be granted
a Student Visa. Specifically,
you must demonstrate that
you have maintained the
required funds from an acceptable financial institution, and that the money
has been held for at least
three months immediately
before the date of application. You must also be able
to show access to the funds
in Australia.
If another person is funding your accommodation,
support and general welfare
for the duration of your stay
in Australia, the money deposit must be held by the
individual who is providing
support to you for at least
three months immediately
before the date of application. A financial supporter
must be your parents or
siblings. If next of kin, he/
she must be an Australian
citizen or a permanent resident.
In case your funds come
from a loan, these funds
must be obtained from acceptable financial institutions.
Financial support for
a Student Visa includes
travel, tuition, and living
expenses. For travel expenses, you and your family members are required
to have one return air fare
to Australia per person. For
tuition expenses, you as the
applicant must have the
required course fees while
your family members who
are of school age (5-18 years
old) require $8,000 per year.
For living expenses, you
need $18, 610 per year; your
partner, $6,515 per year;
your first child, $3,720 per
year; and each other child,
$2,790 per year.
Applying for a Student
Visa is a complex process,
but with the assistance
of a Registered Migration
Consultant, you will obtain
excellent visa advice and
support for your complete
Student visa application
process.
Felix Carao is a Registered Migration
Consultant (MARN 1069354), a
Qualified Education Counsellor
(QEAC G028), and an Accredited
Recruitment Professional (APRCSA
51889). For enquiries, you may call
04 1232 1187 or email him at felix@
allskills.com.au or visit www.allskills.
com.au
Introduction of validity
period for skills assessments
Starting 1 July 2014, if a skills assessment is mandatory as part of a visa application, it will
only be valid for a period of three years from the date of issue, unless a shorter validity period
is specified on the assessment.
A skills assessment must be valid at the time of lodgement for the following visas:
• Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nominated Scheme (subclass 186) visa;
• Direct Entry stream of the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) visa; and
• Graduate Work stream of the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa.
A skills assessment must be valid at the time of invitation to apply through SkillSelect for the
following visas:
• Skilled—Independent (subclass 189) visa;
• Skilled—Nominated (subclass 190) visa; and
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa.
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Triskelion project helps
CamSur school kids
More than 300 needy
school children of Barangay
Burabod in the town of Lagonoy, Camarines Sur in the
Philippines were this year’s
beneficiaries of the annual
“Balik-Eskwela (Back-toSchool)” program conducted
by the Triskelion Melbourne
Council of Victoria, Inc. (TMCVI) when school opened
Philippine-wide last June
2014.
Grade 1 pupils from four
of the barangay’s elementary schools – Burabod, San
Ramon, Loho and Binanuahan – received school kits
containing bags, pencils,
pencil cases, rulers, notebooks and writing pads.
Triskelion members from
Manila’s De Ocampo Memorial College and Lagonoy
Community Chapter, undertook the distribution of
the bags on behalf of the
Melbourne Council. They
were rewarded with smiles
from appreciative kids as
they moved from school
to school handing out the
much-needed school supplies. The Department of
Filo students perform
at Children’s Fest
Maria Smith
The Year 12 students of
the Victorian School of Languages in Dandenong High
School participated for the
first time in the 13th International Children's Festival
which was held
at the Melbourne
Town Hall on 15
June. Hundreds
of visitors filled up
the hall where various children from
different cultures
performed traditional and exotic dances.
Education’s District Superintendent, who observed
the proceedings, praised the
Triskelion representatives
for their effort.
As part of the TMCVI’s
annual community outreach
commitment, the CamSur
campaign marked the second
year of the national roll-out
of the TMCVI “Balik-Eskwela” program. Last year’s pilot
was a resounding success, in
which Triskelion representatives distributed school kits
to 250 school kids in Torri-
jos, Marinduque. While the
pilot site was handpicked by
TMCVI officials, this year’s
beneficiary was drawn out
from a raffle of the many
communities nominated
by the Melbournian Triskelions. The same selection
method will be adopted for
the succeeding years.
TMCVI raises funds for
this purpose during the year
with the major fundraising
The VSL Year 12 students
showcased a combination
of the Spanish-inspired
"Karinyosa" and the modern
hiphop for which Filipinos
are internationally becoming more competitive and
popularly known.
activity held during their
founding anniversary celebration in October. TMCVI
is hoping for everyone’s support towards this good cause.
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ECCV marks Elder Jose Rizal’s 153rd
Abuse Awareness Day birthday remembered
The Ethnic Communities’
Council of Victoria (ECCV)
commemorated the World
Elder Abuse Awareness Day
on 15 June 2014 with a series
of advocacies and activities
on elder abuse awareness in
multicultural communities.
As part of the project,
advisory groups made up
of community members
and service providers have
met to discuss the
issue and how it affects older people in
their communities,
and subsequently
developed cultura l l y- a p p r o p r i a t e
information and
trained bilingual
workers to deliver
community education on elder abuse.
“Elder abuse can happen
to anyone, regardless of their
gender, culture or religion,
but it may be more hidden
and under-reported in ethnic
communities than in the
general population,” ECCV
chairperson Eddie Micallef
said.
Filipino community education sessions titled “Promoting respect, dignity and
care” were delivered by
bilingual community educators. These were given to
the Salaginto Caring Group,
Blackburn on 19 June, and
the Filipino Community
Council of Victoria Inc, Footscray on 30 June. An upcoming training will be given to
the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Centre on 11 July.
The same program was offered for the Macedonian community.
On 16 June, Seniors Rights Victoria, a partner of
ECCV in its project,
previewed a new
elder abuse film at
Victoria University, which will be
launched at a later
date this year.
NSW–The Order of the Knights of Rizal Sydney
Chapter in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney held a wreath-laying
ceremony on
19 June 2014 at
the Rizal Monument, Rizal
Park, Campbelltown. The
ceremony was
led by Knights
of Rizal Regional Commander Sir
Philip Ranoso
and Philippine
Consul General Anne Jalando-on Louis.
Photos by Jade
Cadeliña.
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celebrated 60 fruitful years in
humble service to the Lord. His
family and friends joined him in this
momentous occasion.
Dr . Cartas (third from left)
with family Cedric, Hazel,
Leana and husband Ernie.
Dr . Cartas (second from left)
with friends.
Fine as wine. Maina
Walkley recently celebrated
her 70th birthday with family
and friends.
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Young swimmer
makes waves
Petalcorin gears up
for world title fight
World Boxing Association
(WBA) top-ranked Light Flyweight boxer Randy “Ultratune Petalcorin” has secured
his first world title fight
when he takes on Thailands
Wisanu Kokietgym (WBA
number 7 ranked) in Shanghai, China on 26 August
2014.
Petalcorin told his manager, promoter Peter Maniatis, once he wins the WBA
World title he wants to live
permanently in Melbourne
Australia.
Wisanu Kokietgym is a
big time boxer and only lost
once in seven years. Wisanu
will have his hands full with
our very own Randy “Ultratune” Petalcorin.
The World title fight in
Shanghai will be promoted
by Top Rank Bob Arum and
his promotions has received
word that if Petalcorin wins
the world title on 26 August,
he can defend his WBA
title on the Manny Pacquiao
undercard in Macau on 22
November.
Watch out for further announcements on Petalcorin’s
fight. Companies or individuals who wish to put a
sponsorship proposal may
email petermaniatis2003@
yahoo.com.
Watch out for this swimming prodigy!
An eight-year-old Filipino swimmer became the
youngest in a group to do
a three-kilometre freestyle
gold swim nonstop and unaided at Paul Sadler Swimland Braybrook on 1 June
2014. Ahmed Rushdee P.
Mababaya also did a one-kilometre swim, and was also
the youngest in the group
last year. He was also a participant of the Open Water
Swim Great Australia Day.
Ahmed has started his
formal lessons only over a
year now but is stepping up
the ladder really fast and finishing his Diploma in Swimming soon. He currently
trains 2-3 times a week at
Paul Sadler Braybrook and
will soon be in state competition.
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Fetch TV carries GMA channels
GMA Network’s international channels – GMA Pinoy
TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA
News TV International – are
now available nationwide
in Australia via its pay-TV
carrier, Fetch TV.
Kapuso viewers in major
cities across the country
now have access to the latest news and entertainment
straight from home through
Fetch TV’s partnership with
Optus, the second largest
telecommunications company in Australia. At present, Australia is home to over
325, 000 Filipinos.
“With the launch of our
international channels on
a nationwide scale, GMA
International endeavours to
provide more Kapuso viewers in Australia with “the
best that GMA Network has
to offer,” expressed GMA
Network Vice President and
Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia.
“We are fortunate to have
Fetch TV as our partner in
providing quality programs
and services to more of our
fellow Filipinos in the country,” he adds.
GMA Pinoy TV, the Network’s flagship international
channel, brings viewers clos-
er to home with its comprehensive and up-to-date news
and public affairs programs,
as well as original and captivating entertainment shows.
Viewers can get the latest
information straight from
home through the Network’s
flagship news telecast, 24
Oras anchored by veteran
broadcasters Mike Enriquez
and Mel Tiangco.
Moreover, the powerhouse
cast consisting of multiawarded artists Kapuso
Primetime King Dingdong
Dantes, Kapuso premier
actress Lovi Poe and the
Diamond Star Maricel Soriano will captivate audiences with their riveting
performances in Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real, a story of a
man who falls in love with
two women and marries
both. The series explores the
bigamous relationship and
shows the consequences and
the changes in the life of the
betrayer and the betrayed.
On the other hand, the
Philippines’ first international lifestyle channel,
GMA Life TV, presents a
rich and vibrant mix of programs that celebrate the best
in Filipino lifestyle. Throw
away all the negatives vibes
with GMA Life TV’s newest
talk show Basta Every Day
Happy hosted by Donita
Rose, Gladys Reyes, Alessandra De Rossi, and Chef Boy
Logro. Through its celebrity
guests and fun segments, the
show aims to bring smiles
and happiness to its viewers
each day.
Furthermore, GMA News
TV International, powered
by the most trusted news
and public affairs team in
the Philippines, will deliver
the most complete, accurate,
and credible news through
the Network’s multi-awarded news personalities and
top-rated programs. Among
these are its flagship newscast State of the Nation
with Jessica Soho, hosted
by Peabody award winner
and highly regarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho,
which features in-depth
analyses on current issues;
and Investigative Documentaries hosted by Malou Mangahas (one of Metrobank’s
Journalists of the Year for
2013) which assesses the
performance of political
clans, studies the impact
of government policies and
investigates corruption.
Fetch TV is an internet
Maricel Soriano, Dingdong Dantes and Lovi Poe tackle bigamy in Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real.
protocol television (IPTV)
company which operates a
subscription television service through a user’s regular
internet service. Fetch is
being sold through leading
internet service providers including the iiNet companies
– iiNet, Internode, Westnet,
TransACT and Adam Internet – and, more recently
through Optus.
Fetch TV with the Pinoy
Pack is available to broadband customers of Optus
and iiNet at $29.95 a month
with no dish required. To
subscribe, call Optus on
1300 304 693 or iiNet on131
917. For more information,
visit the webpage www.
fetchtv.com.au/packages.
For more information on
GMA Network programs,
events and artists, visit the
website www.gmanetwork.
com/international.
A night of laugh
and song fest
Talk about entertainment.
It’s a combination of song,
dance, and laughs. Laugh Out
Loud, produced by Liz Honey Entertainment, featured
comedian Vhong Navarro,
taunted as Jim Carrey of the
Philippines and Osang of XFactor Philippines fame. The
show was staged on 21 June at
Williamson Townhall.
Photos by Jen Azzopardi
Photo by Joel Gregorio
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Kamikazee rocks the stage Hotdog Band
Thad Mangalino
For the first time, Eventfullrise Production and Talyer
Auto Servicentre presented
Kamikazee live in Australia.
These guys staged a jampacked, high-energy show.
A few hours after the show,
I was still pumped and was
filled with energy. Kamikazee rocked the crowd and
blew the stage with their raw
and distinct sound. I had a
chance to meet the members
of the band at a fan meet
and greet session held at the
Talyer Auto Service Centre
in Maidstone the day before
the concert. The band is composed of Jay Contreras (lead
vocals), Jomal Linao (lead
guitar), Led Tuyay (rhythm
guitar), Jason “Puto” Astete
(bass guitar) and Bords Burdeos (drums).
Jay jokingly explained to
me that they met in early
2000 at the College of Fine
Arts of the University of the
Philippines, and later had
an encounter with an illegal
recruiter. To pay off a debt as
a result of that, they started
the band. The band was ex-
cited to play in front of their
Pinoy-Aussie fans. Jay did
mention to me that the Melbourne gig is their farewell
gig and the Perth gig will be
their comeback gig. I asked
the band why they chose
the name “Kamikazee”? Jay
snapped back and answered
“Metallica dapat pero it was
taken already”. Later Bords
explained to me that their
process of songwriting is
100% collaborative; everyone
has input. That is the reason
why it can take a while to
complete an album and that
is why they have their distinct sound.
The concert was kicked
in Melbourne
Eventfullrise Production brings to you one of the
Philippines’ most influential bands, and the exponent
of the Manila Sound back in the 1970s. Hotdog, the
legendary group, will be performing live in Melbourne
on the 14th of November 2014 at the Croatian Catholic
Centre Fitzgerald Road, Sunshine. The show will also
feature Alyssa Limbo, Deuterium, 3 Stars & D’Sun,
Raul, Warren & Mike. The show will start at 7pm.
The distinct sound of the Hotdog Band is the
soundtrack to many people who lived through and
grew up after the 1970s. They will be here belting out
the hits that we all know the words to. We are familiar
with “Annie Batumbakal”, “Bongga Ka’ Day”, “Ikaw ang
Miss Universe”, and of course “Manila”. For tickets and
inquiries contact please Eventfullrise Production and
the other sponsors, Rollie 0404 946 079, Lito 0425 832
309, Raul 0419 306 934, Angie 0423 391 584, Colleen
0431 827 253 and Talyer Auto 9318 1687.
off with performance from
the band, Divided who also
rocked the crowd at the
meet and greet. The band
Payaso sang their version
of the classic “3 Stars and
a Sun”. Restless Craw got
the crowd going. Smooth
Jive played their rendition
of Adele’s “Someone Like
You”. Sushi was raw, fresh
and commanded the stage;
the band Deuterium rocked
and lastly, the crowd went
wild when Our Tribe played
their version of the Pink
Floyd classic “Another Brick
In The Wall” and “Killing In
The Name” by Rage Against
The Machine. The support
acts got the crowd going and
set the tone for the rest of
the show.
Kamikazee played their
classic tracks especially
“Martyr”, “Tsinelas”, “Narda”. The crowd wanted more
and the band said they hope
to return soon. After the
show, the band signed shirts,
CDs and took photos with
the fans.
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Cebuano Association
Cebuano book
celebrates anniversary in style out soon
Zoe Fitzsimmons
On 7 June, the Cebuano
Association of Australia celebrated its 2nd anniversary
with a gala dinner at Freccia
Azzura, Keysborough.
The night started with the
Philippines and Australian
national anthems.
The outgoing President,
Alex Sy, welcomed all the
guests, including all the VIP
Guests. In his speech, he announced the launch of the
first ever English-Cebuano
Resource Workbook, coordinated with the Australian
Filipino Community Services through the leadership and chairmanship of
Cynthia.
Sy introduced the new
President, Boy Lawa, and
presented to him the Perpetual Plaque of the names
of presidents of the Cebuano
Association.
The new President, Lawa,
formally thanked Sy for all
his dedication and hard
work as the Inaugural President. Lawa then went on
to commend the work and
achievements of the As-
sociation. He praised the
work of some committee
members in personally delivering relief goods for the
victims of Typhoon Yolanda
in Cebu. He also announced
the partnership between the
Cebuano Association and
Dancesport Team Cebu City
(DTCC), providing hope and
opportunity for the street
kids in Cebu. Under this
project, DTCC Instructors
will provide free dancing
lessons, while the Cebuano
Association will provide the
dancing shoes.
We then heard the speech
by a great supporter of the
Cebuano Association, Dr Ali
Khan who praised the work
and dedication of the outgoing President. Dr Khan then
went on to present Sy and
his wife, Marites, a beautiful
gift of aboriginal artwork as
appreciation for the work
that he has done. Dr Khan
then went on to thank the
good work that the Cebuano
Association has achieved
especially during the Typhoon Yolanda fundraising
activities.
The Honourable Inga Peulich MLC, the main guest
On 12 June, Cebuano Association past President Alex Sy
endorsed the printing and publication of the first ever
Cebuano-English Language Workbook through the initiative and project management of the Australian-Filipino
Community Services Inc. (AFCS). The workbook, which
aims to supplement existing Filipino Language Schools
resources in Australia, is a compilation of Cebuano polite expressions, useful Cebuano phrases and greetings,
Cebuano vocabulary for days of the week and other
useful expressions.
speaker, is a member of the
Legislative Council for the
South East Metropolitan
and the current Victorian
Government Cabinet Secretary. She highlighted the
importance of multiculturalism in Victoria, and how
the Filipinos played an important role.
After the formal speeches,
President Lawa and Vice
President Mollaneda presented Dr Khan and Peulich
certificates of appreciation.
They also presented Certificates to Tony Ross and Intradco Pty Ltd who are great
supporters of the Cebuano
Association during the Ty-
phoon Yolanda fundraising
appeal. Plaques were likewise given to the Cebuano
Association basketball team
for winning the 2014 Pinoy
Basketball Australia.
Trophies were also award-
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Our Youth Ambassador,
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ACME holds Second
Quarter business event
The Australian Council
for Multicultural Entrepreneurs, Inc. (ACME) held its
Second Quarter business
event last 26 June 2014 at
Tablea Café in Lyndhurst.
Steve Booth, Director of
Southern and Eastern Melbourne, Department of State
Development, Business and
Innovation, served as its guest
speaker. In his talk, Booth
encouraged business owners, new or established ones,
to avail of the services of the
Australian government. “The
Victorian and Australian
government try their best to
remove roadblocks for your
business,” he said, noting that
the government is providing
the necessary infrastructure
and rules and regulations
to protect and support businesses.
Booth said it helps business
owners to always check the
government services available to them. Three things,
he said, can contribute in
failing or hindering business
growth: lack of awareness of
the government services, lack
of understanding of what
government can give/support
and lack of information.
There are several low-
The Inner
Game
THAD MANGALINO
Build on your
skill set
Steve Booth, Director of Southern and Eastern Melbourne,
encourages business owners to avail of the government’s
business services.
Filipino accountant Michael Venezuela (left) talks about his
company’s taxation services.
cost or free business events,
workshops or mentoring
sessions available to small
business owners to help
them acquire new skills or
grow their knowledge. There
are 16 Victorian government
business offices throughout
Victoria offering over-thecounter information on business services.
Booth invites companies
Every four years many
of us become instant experts at the world game.
By the time you read this,
the 2014 FIFA World Cup
is in its final stage and this
is where it gets interesting.
This moment will showcase
world class talent and can
elevate a player to a Jesuslike status by simply kicking
a leather ball into the back
of the net.
With this in mind, I still
think that the Philippines
has a chance to become a
“Soccer Powerhouse” in
Asia and may even qualify
in the future (FIFA World
Cup). Many might say I am
a dreamer but I am not the
only one. It may sound like I
am imagining things. Please
pardon my optimism and
let’s get down to business.
There is a saying “You
never rise to your expectation, you fall into your
level of training.” Training
is one of the key factors in
achieving lasting success;
training and discipline go
hand-in-hand. I have yet
to meet a person who is at
to participate in the Small
Business Festival Victoria
which is happening from
1-31 August 2014. There
are more than 300 events
across Victoria to assist busi-
ness owners from marketing,
training and skills development to workplace health
and safety. For more details,
visit the Small Business Victoria website: http://www.
the top of their game that
never trained or lacked the
discipline to train. I am not
isolating the world of sport
or physical activity in this
context. Training can be
adapted into your business
or career. Are you expecting
to get promoted to the Csuite or get featured on the
BRW Report yet your skills
and expertise is not at a high
standard or at CEO level?
Expectation can lead
to disillusion if it’s not
backed by the correct skill
level. Skills are sharpened
through putting in the hours
of training, to simply put it.
You cannot learn to run a
marathon by reading blogs
and textbooks; you learn
by doing the miles and
training. Training is that
missing link that will enable
you to rise to the occasion.
I encourage you to expect
to win and succeed. When
faced with a challenge the
mindset should be “I will
get through this and come
out triumphant.” You need
to learn to trust yourself.
By becoming competent,
increasing your skill set,
you will get what you expect
and win.
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PUBLISHING P/L
Contact: George
Specialising in digital photography,
design of business forms, logos,
booklets, souvenir programmes,
magazines, flyers, etc.
House
Contact: Claire or Mary
Shop 5/550 Mahoneys Rd,
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
Post an
event.
Visit
Email: contact@philippineconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.com.au
Email: radyopilipino@yahoogroups.com
Wednesdays 3.00 PM to 4.00PM,
Fridays 7.00 AM to 8.00 AM, Sundays
11.00 PM to 12.00 Midnight
CPCA radio
program
Melbourne, 3SER 97.7 FM
Mondays 11.00 AM to 12.00PM
Geelong radio
94.7fm - filipino
program
Geelong, VIC
Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Contact: Aspie Burns
Services offered: take-away Filipino
cuisine, Filipino groceries, money
remittance, door-to-door boxes,
Kabayan bcard_Layout 1 3/04/13 11:54 AM
calling
cards.
Filipino Restaurant and Asian Groceries
TAKE-AWAY - ASIAN GROCERIES - CATERING
To Dine In / Hold Function: Booking is Essential
For our Catering Services please call Jocelyn
We Cater for all Occasions
Cairnlea Town Centre, Shop 21-23
100 Furlong Rd, Cairnlea Vic 3023
Restaurant: (03) 8390 1346
Groceries: (03) 8358 5600
Phone (03) 8390 1346
(03) 8358 5600
(03) 9731 7140
Mobile 0425 842 883
Catering/Take-away food/Door-to-door
Cargo & Money Remittance/Phone
Cards Available.
Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm
Web: www.wr.com.au/bjs/wow.htm
Real Estate
Phone (03) 9863 7885
Fax (03) 9863 7884 RAINE & HORNE
Email: info@philconsulate.com.au
Web: www.philconsulate.com.au
Mondays and Fridays. 10:00am
to 4:00pm. Thursdays by appointment only.
Estate agents
Philippine
consulate (QLD)
Mobile: 0419 330 801
Phone (07) 3252 8215
Fax
(07) 3252 8240
Contact: Sonny Castillo,
Sales Manager
Point Cook, Vic 3030
Email: sonny.castillo@rh.com.au
Web: rh.com.au/pointcook
Thinking of Selling, Buying or Leasing
your property?
Allow me to help you first with an
Obligation Free Market & Rental Appraisal. CALL ME NOW!
Advertise in this section
(03) 9369 4324
ASSOCIATION
GIPPSLAND
Contact: Jerry or Lydia
86 Vary Street, Morwell,
VIC 3840
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Filipino
Community
council of
Victoria inc.
(fccvi)
Contact: Perla Luetic
93 Cowper Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
Phone
Jerry 0427 819 161
Phone (03) 9687 9011
Lydia 0424 361 948
(03) 9687 9120
The Association continues to grow Fax 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.
Website: fccvi.org.au
“As the umbrella body, we look after
the welfare of the Fil-Aussie communities in Victoria.”
Ilonggo
Association of
Victoria Inc.
AUSTRALIAN
VISAYAN
ASSOCIATION OF
VICTORIA INC
13 Schuler Court, Narre
Warren, VIC 3805
Contact: Dr. Edgar Lagrito,
President
Contact: Melvin Espiga –
President
C/- 10 Clues Crt., Sunshine
West, Vic 3020
Phone (03)8361 8606
Mobile 0416 027 922
Our next project is to build a multipurpose hall in Bacolod through
Gawad Kalinga.
Phone (03) 9796 3872
Everyone is welcome to join our
organisation.
CIRCULO
CAPIZENO OF
MELBOURNE
Contact: Maria Selga,
Program Convenor
Ms Virginia Kalong
Suite 1205, St Kilda
Towers, 1 Queens Road,
Melbourne, VIC
126 Wickham St, Fortitude
Valley, QLD 4006
Contact: Orly Vargas
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
Phone (03) 5221 7144
Philippine
consulate (VIC)
Mr. Alan Grummitt
FILIPIno
community
coordinating
council of qld
Social Organisations
Phone (03) 9359 0802 OF FILIPINOS &
Mobile 0409 092 556 AUSTRALIANS IN
Wednesdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm
Fax
(02) 9262 7355
Mobile 0415 426 400
Contact: Perla Luetic
C/- 42 Eleanor Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
Phone (07) 3216 9808
Web: www.philippinelanguage.webs.
com
VCE Provider, Filipino LOTE, Units
1, 2, 3 & 4
Phone (02) 6273 2535
RADYO KABAYAN
Fax (02) 6273 3984 Melbourne, 855 Khz AM
Email: embaphil@iaccess.com.au
PHILIPPINE
Consulate (NSW)
PHILIPPINE
LANGUAGE
SCHOOL OF
VICTORIA, INC.
Phone (02) 9283 7300
Fax (02) 9283 8011 Claire’s Food
Contact: Eduard
Email: remit@philexpress.com.au
Web: www.philexpress.com.au
PERA PADALA. SEND YOUR MONEY
FAST AND SECURE.
Your most reliable way to send money
to the Philippines.
Credit to account. Cash door to door.
Cash pick up.
filipino
australian
foundation of
qld
Contact: Mauro Somodio
PO Box 2424, Chirmside,
QLD 4032
0412 335 077
Email: benr@remax.com.au
LASANG PINOY
Phone 0408 766 890
Phone (03) 9314 0858 Level 1, Philippine Center,
THE FILIPINO
Mobile 0434 143 129
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Fax (03) 9663 2874
CUISINE
0401 209 540
Sydney, NSW 2001
Contact: JOSEPHINE or
WOWFM
Sydney
The Original and the One and only Phone (02) 9262 7377
RAUL
Phone (03) 8339 7439 COMMUNITY
Mobile 0413 996 887 MARKET
Open 7 days / wide variety of FilAsian products / cheaper prices /
quality service.
Contact: Ben Respicio
Director/CEA REIV
“We welcome everyone to join our
organisation.”
Ph/Fax (03) 9317 9156 GPO Box 2745, Brisbane,
QLD 4001
Mobile 0413 623 991
Phone (07) 3808 7804
Email: phillang@bigpond.net.au
Hotline 1800 522 0000
0411 566 885
Phone (03) 8348 5766 Mobile
Email: publisher@philtimes.com
Mobile 0414 748 427 Website: ggoryopictures.com
PHILIPPINE
EMBASSY
Contact: Cynthia Millar
13 Nichols Drive
Mornington, VIC 3931
PINOY TAYO ASIAN
GROCERIES
REMAX PROPERTY
SPECIALISTS
KABAYAN FILIPINO
0405 101 320 Phone (03) 9307 9478 Phone (03) 9415 1923 RESTAURANT AND
Amador Binuya –
(03) 9415 1926 ASIAN GROCERY
1300 795 798 Phil-Aust Food
Email: info@phil-austfood.com.au
Web: www.phil-austfood.com.au
We provide money remittance services
such as Pickup ie. from BDO, Mlhuillier,
Cebuanna and other partners, Bank to
Bank and Door to Door delivery. Pick up
your Balikbayan boxes from us if you
are located in the Mornington Peninsula,
Melbourne or surrounding suburb. Avail
of our wholesale Filipino grocery for
your shops which are palletised and
transported for you from the main NSW
warehouse.
Filipino & Visayan Languages, Affordable fees. SUNDAY CLASSES.
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Email: dtisydney@one.net.au
Web: www.lbcexpress.com
Phone (03) 9381 0433 85 – 87 Oakwood Road,
Albanvale, VIC 3021
Mobile 0433 666 306 (near Brimbank Central Shopping
Phone (03) 9762 2123
Mobile 0413 844 146
READ THE LATEST
FILO NEWS
Email: sallymanaog102@gmail.com
International Money Transfer Agent.
Business hours: Mon.-Sat.:
10:30am-6:30pm; Sunday:
11am-5pm
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27-33 Wentworth
Avenue, Sydney, NSW
2000
Shop 4, 1-3 Princess Street Phone (02) 9283 0711
St. Albans VIC 3021
Fax (02) 9283 0755
Phone (03) 9313 7456 Email: ptsydney@ozemail.com.au
Phone (03) 9796 0880
Fax (03) 9703 1621
Mobile 0430 207899
Contact: Ligaya Binuya –
Contact: Terry or Boy
Shop 12 / 159 Boronia Rd
Boronia, VIC 3155
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.
Phil Dept of
tourism
PHIL EXPRESS
3zzz 92.3 fm
REMITTANCE
Melbourne, VIC
HAPPY HUT PTY LTD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Contact: Chito Javier
Phone
Mobile
ManileÑa Filipino
Asian Grocery
26A Webb Street Narre
Warren, VIC 3805
Mr Paul J. Green, Honorary
Consul General
GPO Box 1231 M, Hobart,
TAS 7000
Radio Stations
Phone (03) 9974 2795
Mobile 0430 387 989
Email: kabsatvarietystore@gmail.
com
Filipino/Asian Products/Whitening
products (glutathione)
Foodwarmers/Gel, Balikbayan Boxes/
Money Remittance
Phonecards/Proper ty agent (Phil)/
European cookware/Health-Beauty
Products
Trading Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Sunday
SERVICES: Selling Asian and Filipino
products, phone cards, Door to door
cargo and money remittance, beauty
products, DVD Filipino movies and
music. Quality service with a smile.
D.W. Hope Centre, The
Ph (6:00pm)
Boulevard, Norlane,
(03) 9687 9626
VIC 3214
Mobile 0413 383 648
0466 422 047 Phone (03) 5257 1921
Philippine
Consulate (Tas.)
Phone (03) 6230 4000
Fax (03) 6231 1986
Contact: RIA AND JUN
Shop 6 , Victoria Square
Elaine Street, St. Albans
VIC 3021
Ph/Fax (03) 9367 2557 GLOBAL CASH
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
Ria 0431 087 528
Ph/Fax (03) 9799 2565 Jun 0433 800 454 REMIT
Contact: Bryant or Josie
Phone (03) 9689 0188 Phone (03)9318 8247
The BIGGEST Filipino Discount Store Mobile 0434 116 615
in the Western Suburbs since 1977.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
RIA FILIPINO
GROCERIES
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Contact: Terry Apines
18 Claude Avenue,
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
KALIWAT
BOL-ANON SA
AUSTRALIA INC.
Mobile 0413 844 146
We raise funds to support our projects (KABAI)
Contact: Rowella Dango
– President, Laura
Abejaron – Secretary,
Chona Lim - PRO
in Capiz.
Shop 12, Elaine Street
Victoria Square, St.
Albans, VIC 3021
Phone
Phone (03) 9364 1174
Mobile 0439 303 754
0488 198 900 Emergency
Opening Hours: Tues- Sunday (9 am
to 9 pm)
Dine In & take-away/ special functions
and catering available/Door-to-Door
Cargo /Magnolia and Selecta ice cream/
San Miguel Beer, Light, and Pale Pilsen/
Red Horse
LUTONG PINOY
Contact: Narcisa Mcleavy
Shop 251, Footscray
Market, Vic 3011
Mobile
Relief Fund for
Philippines
0411 145 776
0418 543 737
Michael Wright, Secretary,
Calendar of Events and Disaster
Preparedness
Annual Fundraising Event, Month
of April
PampangueÑo
Club of
Melbourne
Victoria
0401 027 683
PHILIPPINE
LANGUAGE
INSTITUTE
1/28 Pickett Street
Footscray VIC 3011
“We welcome everyone to join our
group especially those of Boholano
descent.
Roy Carbungco, President
Specialising in Filipino Dishes – puto,
dinuguan, lumpia, turon, palabok,
kare-kare at iba pa.
Schools - Language
&/or Special Courses
Rowella
9559 3674
Laura 9798 0730
Lim
0431 379 743
Contact: Bernadette Miranda,
President-0424 050 134
FILIPINO AUSTRALIAN
FRIENDSHIP
ASSOCIATION OF
GEELONG INC.
Contact: Barry Buckle,
President
Sonia Santos, Treasurer
- 0421 303 264
11 Hunter Ave,
RoxburghPark,VIC 3064
Phone (03) 9305 1426
Fax (03) 9305 1425
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CLASSIFIEDS
Mobile 0411 145 776
ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION SERVICES
Email: royc@iprimus.com.au
The club holds its annual event every
Melbourne Cup Day eve.
PANGASINENSES
DOWN UNDER
MELBOURNE
AUSTRALIA
(PDUMA)
Contact person: Roger
Noveloso
A philippine
tours
Contact: Aleli, Jennifer,
Chris, Ester, Grace, or
Geraldine
225 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West, VIC 3055
Phone (03) 9384 1844
Address: 36 Pitfield
Chris 0413 455 918
Crescent, Rowville,
Ester
0431 821 885
VIC 3178
Phone 03 9764 2072 Geraldine 0412 663 699
Jennifer 0422 404 271
0430 395 157
Mobile 0402 283 188 Joy Email: novelosojr@yahoo.com.au
Organisation for Pangasinan-born
residents of Victoria and their friends
and supporters.
Website: philippinetours.com.au
Over 30 years of service to the FilipinoAustralian community. Maaasahan at
mapagkakatiwalaan.
Deer Park
Travel
Deer Park travel
SHARE-ME-A
DREAM
BISAYAN
COMMUNITY CLUB
OF VICTORIA INC.
Contact: Choy Symes
(President) or Terry
Kane (Vice President)
C/- 9 Englewood Court
Hillside, Vic 3037
Mobile
Choy 0422 807 339
Terry 0409 675 246
Email: choysymes.shareme@
y7mail.com
Club annual project “Operation Smile”
Responding to the growing needs of
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Operation in
Southern Philippines.
Trade Services –
House
Maintenance
HANDY EDI
Contact: EDISON LINTAG
8 Catherine Place
Pakenham, VIC
Mobile 0415 835 863
Email: elintag97@gmail.com
Can take jobs on your renovation
needs – tiling, painting, installation of
vanities, decking, flooring
Are you looking for
work experience in
accounting?
SAP - MYOB - QB HandyTax - Excel
The jobs covered in work experience training
• Accountant
• Assistant Accountant
• Accounts Payable Officer
• Accounts Receivable Officer
• Payroll Officer
• Admin Accounts Officer
We offer the following services to clients
• Accounting Reporting & Lodgement
• Bookkeeping
• BAS/GST Lodgement
• Payroll
MINA
PRECILLA
• Accounts
Payable
• Accounts
Receivable
Mob:
0415 661
665
Email: mina@precillatravel.com.au
“Travel expert”
Asian/Filipino Groceries – For Sale
No Direct Competition
Easy to Manage, low Rent, easy Parking,
excellent Customer Base – SE Suburbs
Call Now: 0400 705 117
Price neg: “walk-in, walk-out”
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
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.
JRJ Corporate Advisory
Services Pty Ltd
ABN 49 100 180 747
Chartered Accountant Registered Tax Agent
Tax returns, Tax planning, management consulting,
audit and assurance, and related business needs. Your
partner in Wealth Creation and Asset Protection.
For personal and complete business services, please contact:
Loreto Resubal - 0425 751 281
Email: info@jrj.com.au Website: www.jrj.com.au
Supporting your local Rotary Community and Sports Clubs.
DRIVING SCHOOL
BAKERIES
PARTHENON
TRAVEL
Contact: CHERYWIN
NEILSON, Travel
Consultant, ICCA
Accredited Cruise
Consultant
201 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Phone (03) 9639 1177
Fax ( 0 3 ) 9 6 3 9 0 1 0 6
Mobile 0430 956 306
Email: ptsales@parthenontravel.
com.au
“Flights Melbourne – Manila return
from only *$732 including taxes.”
*Subject to availability of seats.
Excludes peak season.
PAPA BEAR BAKEHOUSE
(FILIPINO BAKERY)
FILIPINO BREAD, CAKES AND PASTRIES
11 MARKET PLACE, BRAYBROOK VIC 3019
(NEAR CORNER OF DUKE STREET AND BALLARAT ROAD)
PHONE: (03) 9311 2909 MOBILE: 0421 820 800
EMAIL: papabearbakehouse@yahoo.com.
OPEN:
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY: 9:00 AM TO 5:30 PM
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
SUNDAY: 10 AM to 3:00 PM
Eastern Melbourne
Driving School
License 32932
Contact: Josie, Rita, John,
Carmi
Shop 2A, 100 Furlong Rd
Cairnlea Town Centre
Cairnlea, VIC 3023
Phone 03 9363 0288
Fax
03 9363 0488
Email: deerpark@westerntravel.com.au
Web: www.westerntravel.com.au
ACCOMMODATION
Room for rent
At Camden Green Cranbourne North,
close to shops and public transport.
Available for long or short term.
Bills included
For more details, please call
0411 381 920
in FULL COLOUR
Page after Page
JAG Driving School
E M
 Your local driving school at South-Eastern suburbs
 Accredited driving instructor
 Beginner, overseas licence, change-over
 Free assessment. Sa mga nais mag-convert ng kanilang overseas
licence
Tawag lang po!
Contact BEN BOLANO
Mobile: 0408 543 554
Phone: (03) 9795 1834
ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS
"Your journey to safe
driving begins with us."
Post an
event.
Visit
www.
philtimes.
com.au
WESTERN TRAVEL
Deer Park
Contact person: Lovernie
Unit 27, No. 11 Bryants
Road, Dandenong VIC
3175
Train your staff to use:
•Quickbooks • MYOB • Xero
Contact - Reg 0425 790 550
Travel Agents &/or
Travel Tours
GO TRAVEL
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
rmandcassociate@optusnet.com.au
Contact: Mina Precilla
DEER PARK TRAVEL
85
– 87
OakwoodDrive,
Road,
15/44
Eucalyptus
Maidstone 3012
Albanvale VIC 3021
03 9317 3632
T: +61BRIMBANK
NEAR
CENTRAL
E: mina@precillatravel.com.au
SHOPPING CENTRE
Phone (03) 8372 5722
Mobile 0415 461 665
Fantastic Business
Opportunity
Contact: Joe
Misolas
Mobile: 0409-590-850
Email: jmisolas@bigpond.net.au
COMPUTER REPAIRS
Fantastic Business Opportunity
Asian/Filipino Groceries – For Sale
No direct competition
Easy to manage, easy parking,
excellent customer base – Dandenong area
Call Now: 0414 623 465
Price neg: “walk-in, walk-out”
ARCHITECTS
CONSTRUCTION (PHILIPPINES)
EMPLOYMENT
Engr. Boyet Garcia
LABOURER REQUIRED AT
CAMPERDOWN.
MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK
ENGLISH AND PREPARED
TO WORK COMPETENTLY
PLEASE CONTACT
NINO 0411 622 226 OR
MELINA 0407949659
MM-AIM
President/CEO
A.B.Garcia Construction, Inc.
Taguig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
Contact: (+63 2) 519 2409
Mobile: (+63) 917 832 0456
Website:
http://abgarcia.com.ph/
The Philippine Times Celebrating 23 years. Preferred partner of advertisers.
CLASSIFIEDS
DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT
GROCERY
STORES
Also sells frozen
products, fresh fruits
and vegetables
• BALIKBAYAN BOX
• MONEY REMITTANCE
• PADALA REGALO
Shop 10
Lalor Plaza Shopping Centre
22 McKimmies Rd, Lalor 3075
Contact:
Roy & Imee Pabustan
Phone/Fax: (03) 9464 7474
Mobile: 0402 011 402
FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
OUR END-TO-END PERSONALISED SERVICE!
WE HANDLE AND DELIVER YOUR BALIKBAYAN BOXES IN THE
PHILIPPINES BY AUSTRALASIA CARGO EXPRESS ALSO
OWNED AND MANAGED BY FIVE STAR EXPRESS
FORWARDER • TRUCKING • WAREHOUSING
OUR PRICES:
CENTRAL METRO MANILA .......................................$85
LUZON .........................................................FROM $90
VISAYAS (CITY LIMITS ONLY) ..................................... $125
MINDANAO (CITY LIMITS ONLY) .............................. $130
For island and remote areas, pagusapan po natin.
KOREAN HAIR & BEAUTY
SPECIAL OFFER!!
Hair Bene
We accept any appliances, electronic
equipment and any home furnishings (new or
old) for shipment to the Philippines. Call us.
Pagusapan po natin.
Phone: (03) 9543 5507 • Mobiles: 0400 331 152 or 0413 462 389
Email: fivestarexpress@optusnet.com.au
Website: www.5starexpress.wix.com/montage
hair care, wedding event
skin care (opening soon)
eyelash extensions, eyelash perm
P: (03) 9310 9246; M: 0450 210 913
Shop 3 / 323 Main Road East, St.
Albans Vic 3021 (BEHIND SAFEWAY)
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm; Sun: 10am-4pm
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MEDICAL/DENTAL SERVICES
1 RAVEN MEDICAL CLINIC
1 Raven Crescent, Narre Warren, Victoria
Services:
4 Medical Clinic
4 Denture/Dental
Clinic
4 Anti-Aging Clinic
MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
Dr Lorinda De Leon, MD
FRACGP,AMC,FARGP
DENTAL PRACTITIONER
Mr Wilfredo Reyes
Dental Prosthetist, ADPA member
Deal direct for your new denture needs and
available to be worn in less than a week.
Same day service for repair and reline.
Tel. (03) 8759 3761 Mobile: 0412 947 276
Email: admin@1ravenmedical.com
MIGRATION SERVICES
MORTGAGE BROKERS
DENTISTS
How would you like to have the right home
loan and the choice of lenders?
Feel free to contact me.
Dr. Derman Malapitan
BDSc (Phil.), ADC (Aus.)
Dentist
Shop 17 Burnside Shopping Centre
15-25 Westwood Drive, Burnside VIC 3023
Phone: 03 8390 0959 Fax: 03 8390 0949
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday & Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Yolanda Larion
Mortgage Broker
CRN 445390
T
M
03 9764 0668
0431 140 325
Postal Address
PO Box 2203 ROWVILLE VIC 3178
E
y o l a n d a @ t r u e v i n e m o r t g a g e s o l u t i o n s. c o m. a u
EMPLOYMENT
PARTY HIRE SERVICES
WE HIRE:
FOOD WARMERS WITH FUEL•CHAIRS•TABLES•
TABLE CLOTHS• CHAIR COVERS•CUTLERY•
CROCKERY• JUGS•ASH TRAYS•GLASSES•
GAZEEBO•CANDELABRAS AND OTHERS
WE ORGANISE:
KIDS ENTERTAINMENT-FACE PAINTING AND CLOWN
FOR CHILDREN’S PARTIES•VIDEOGRAPHER•
PHOTOGRAPHER•MUSIC – DJ
Mushroom Pickers
CLASSIC ENTERPRISES
0419 360 904
Email: elena88@bigpond.net.au
Our client, Australia’s Premier grower of fresh
fruit and vegetables are seeking pickers to join
the team. These positions are based in the outer
northern suburbs (Mernda).
PHOTOGRAPHERS
These are ongoing positions and applicants must
be available Monday - Friday and have unlimited
working rights. Full training will be provided.
To be successful you must:
 Have you own transport
 Australian resident
 Able to work in a safe manner
 Be available for 7am starts and flexible
finish times
 Good eye for detail
Home Help Required
East St Kilda
Afternoons, evenings and Sunday.
Large family seeks assistance with home duties and
basic childcare.
Live-in, or live-out option.
Mon-Thu 3-9pm, Sun 8am-5pm
Excellent pay and conditions. References essential.
Ph 0407 018 613. Immediate start.
DO YOU WANT TO EARN
$500 - $1,500 / WEEK PART TIME?
SALADMASTER IS OPENING ITS
FIRST FILIPINO DEALERSHIP
IN THE WEST OF MELBOURNE
ON THE 1ST OF AUGUST 2014.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CONSULTANTS.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. WE WILL TRAIN YOU.
PLEASE CONTACT:
CAROLIN CALIXTON
MOBILE - 0430 904 750
REAL ESTATE
Please email your resume to
apply@actionworkforce.com.au
Why Rent??
When You Can Rent to Own
Your Own Home –
Victoria-wide
DESK ENGINEERING PTY LTD
Tig/Mig Welder, Pipefitter,
Boilermaker, TAs wanted
Tig Arc Welders and Pipefitters urgently
needed.
Candidates should be
 Experienced welders and pipefitters
 Bridging/Permanent Resident/Citizen
Holders
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