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A mosaic
of cultures
Diverse and colourful, the Mosaic Festival shows the different hues of culture and the uniqueness of women in traditions shown in wares, food, music
and dance. Who better to organise this celebrated festival than Melba Marginson, one of Australia’s women of influence, and her board at the Victorian
Immigrant and Refugee Women's Coalition. Photo by George Gregorio
VIRWC
amps
up
diversity
Mosaic Festival showcases women of various cultures
Last 26 April, the City Square
was transformed into an interactive cultural marketplace,
adorned with cultural displays,
food stalls, dances, and teemed
with women and girls in colourful traditional costumes. After two successful years, the
third Mosaic Festival that celebrates women in multicultural
Victoria has gotten bigger this
year. The Victorian Immigrant
and Refugee Women’s Coalition
(VIRWC) decided to move the
location to the City Square after
it received almost double the
grant in previous years from the
Victorian Government.
Mosaic Festival celebrates
migrant and refugee women’s
diversity and highlights their
positive contributions to the Victorian community. Women are
able to showcase their cultural
identities and talents through
music and dance. The festival
is led and managed by women
from immigrant, refugee and
Anglo-Celtic backgrounds. Entrance is free and activities are
all family-friendly. There are
playgroup leaders courtesy of
VICSEG that provides activities
for children.
This year, more than 3,000
people f locked to t he Cit y
Square. They were not discouraged by the cold weather and
rain in the morning. People
passing along Swanson Street
were enticed to look around
and stayed as they were entertained by a continuous flow of
performances on stage and the
smell of food. People queued
to buy pork and chicken barbecues from Filipino-owned GJ’s
Grill. Nora Simkin of MiHub
served Malaysian and Indonesian dishes and beautifullywrapped sweets. Niran Tabiei
introduced Syrian and Iranian
food and desserts. Australian Hazara Women’s Network
proudly served Afghan tea with
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Philippine Fiesta’s 33rd year this 28-29 November
Neil Grimes, Vice President of Australian
Philippine Business Council
The Philippine Fiesta of
Victoria Inc. (PFVI) will
celebrate its 33rd anniversary in what is to be its biggest celebration on 28 and
29 November 2015 at the
Royal Exhibition Building.
The two-day event will feature the first ever AustraliaPhilippine Trade, Business
and Investment Expo and
a sports event in coordination with the Melbourne
United. This was announced
by PFVI Chairperson Ross
Manuel during its formal
launching on 11 April 2015
at the James Squire Hotel in
Docklands.
Neil Grimes, Vice President of the Australian Philippine Business Council and
Mr Vince Crevello, Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne
United were the guests of
honour. Both expressed their
support for the Fiesta’s business and sports initiatives.
In his closing remarks,
Philippine Honorary Consul of Victoria Felix Pintado
encouraged individuals and
business owners to invite
others to attend and participate in the Fiesta celebration.
A flyer distributed on the
day explains the change of
venue: “Its (Fiesta) location
has been moved to different
venues to accommodate its
current needs and the grow-
ing attendees and looking
forward to a new Philippine
Community Centre to be
built in Laverton by 2017.”
For entertainment, Rollie Limun provided song
numbers, while Kim Fyfe,
2014 Mutya ng Pilipinas Second Runner-up, presented
a Muslim-inspired tinikling
dance number.
Alex Sy, founder and adviser of the Cebuano Association, served as the emcee.
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Sparkles, helping hands in Masquerade Ball 2015
Every year, Filipinos and
their guests, be they Australians, Italians or Greeks,
look forward to the Masquerade Ball organised by the
Emergency Relief Fund for
Philippines (ERFFP). This
is the day that guests and
sponsors wear their best sequined, well-adorned dresses
or gowns and the men look
dapper in their suits while
they don their colourful,
extravagant masks.
Despite the glitter and the
all-night dancing, the main
objective of the night was
to raise funds for ERFFP’s
projects. And it did raise approximately $6,175 including
the donations and raffles
sold plus auctioned airfares.
Around 300 guests and sponsors turned up at the Ferraro
Receptions last 25 April 2015.
In his opening speech,
ERFFP President Roy Carbungco’s tone turned serious when he presented the
group’s projects in the Philippines via slide presentation.
“I personally brought the
money in November 2014
and February this year at
my own expense. I paid for
my own airfare. Our bank
account is open to everyone
for checking. I can assure you
that all your donation goes to
those in need. So I challenge
Awarded Best Dressed Female and Male are Rose Simonsen
and David Kiernan
other organisations as well
to make their bank account
public so people can check
anytime,” said Carbungco.
During the night, special
awards were given to the
following: Sue and Joe Caruana, Best Female and Male
Dancers, respectively and
Rose Simonsen, Best Dressed
Female and David Kiernan,
Best Dressed Male. Kiernan was also last year’s Best
Dressed Male.
The officers of ERFFP are:
Roy Carbungco, President;
Judy Wright, Vice President;
Sonia Santos, Treasurer;
Lynne Fitton, Assistant Treasurer; Michael Wright, Secre-
tary; Gina Tuazon, Assistant
Secretary; Rey Isleta, Bernadette Miranda, PRO. Directors are Brandon Fitton,
Gerard McNamee, Jane McNamee, Zon Carbungco, Elsa
Reed, Steve Reed, Rosennie Vela, Yollie Truz, Rose
Mariano, Lydia John and
Rose McNamara.
Charlene Sotelo was the
emcee of the night.
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editorial
The ascendancy of a leader
Leaders are put into position, either by
appointment, election, or succession. They
occupy that top spot in an organisation,
community, company, or even the family to
help steer the group into the right direction
based on an articulated vision and mission.
No matter how big or small a group is, we
look up to a leader and believe in his/her
character, and capability to exercise prudent
judgment, execute plans strategically, and
consider the welfare of the constituents.
The choice of our leaders should therefore
be based on certain criteria, such as qualifications and other soft skills such as being
level-headed, has a good moral foundation
and values which he/she lives up to, thinks
of others, has good following and wellrespected, and makes judgment that benefits
and not pleases. A leader worth his/her salt
should be grounded in morals and should be
able to make unpopular decisions but which
spread the good benefits to many.
For our leader to do the job, he/she should
listen to the needs and desires of constituents and weighs different options before
making a final call. He/she should be able
to tap the needed resources, and think longterm how certain decisions will affect the
people being governed. To afford leadership
the capability to decide on behalf of his/her
people, the leader should be free from ties
with a certain group, to the disadvantage
of others.
Perhaps this has been the problem of
leadership for Filipinos, because of our
culture of pakikisama and pakikipagkapwa.
Constituents would sometimes support the
leader and expect favours to come their way
in exchange. The support also comes with
an expectation that the leader would give
them protection, and assure them of alliance
beneficial at a time when the association
merits tips the favour to their side.
This is actually a call for us
to stop this kind
of patronage
which destroys
a group, whether
an organisation,
a community,
a company, or
even a nation.
Let’s broaden
our thinking
about leadership as serving
the interest of
many, and not
just of certain
groups or sectors.
We should support
our leader, believing that the actions he/she undertakes, will
do a lot of good
for many, and
will ripple way into
the future. In other
words, let the leader do
the job without having to
bother granting goodwill to
a few to the detriment of the
many. After all, a leader represents all, and not just a few, of the
constituency.
Leadership also has a part in curbing the
kind of detrimental relationship which binds
a leader only to advance the interest of a few.
A leader should be able to say “The buck
stops here” and that he/she should be able to
take command of the ship he/she steers. The
leader has to have a kind of wisdom to distinguish between genuine and faux support,
and make decisions dictated by conscience.
For us who are followers, let’s help our
leaders in fulfilling the goals of the group
by thinking beyond ourselves and beyond
the here and now. There is genuine work to
be done in making the benefits trickle down
to all. Let us not even attempt to sway our
leader to only look at our sector, because we
are a bigger organisation composed of others
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Over the last few weeks, we
have received enquiries from
many of our kababayans who
attend the Consulate office.
In this Bulletin, I am pleased
to be able to provide information on two of their queries - the
next ePassport mobile mission
in Melbourne (provided by the
Embassy in Canberra) and the
Balikbayan Program (prepared
by Francesca Hambly, an intern
at the Consulate office).
January 2016 – Melbourne
Mobile Mission
The Philippine Embassy in
Canberra has announced the
schedule for the Mobile Consular
Mission in Melbourne for 2016
as follows:
Pre-registration for all applicants
All applicants need to pre-register between 26 October 2015 and
29 December 2015
Passport Service
8AM to 5PM from Tuesday 19
January to Friday 22 January 2016
Oath taking for dual citizens
3:00 PM on Tuesday 19 January
2016 and 3:00 PM on Wednesday 20 January 2016
During the mobile mission, the
Embassy will field personnel
who will attend to the biometrics
capture of Philippine ePassport
applicants and administer the
oath of allegiance to petitioners
for dual citizenship. Consulate
volunteers will also assist during
the mobile mission.
To ensure the orderly conduct
of the Mission, ePassport applicants should pre-register and
secure an appointment slot with
the Embassy within the dates:
26 October and 29 December
2015. Due to limited data capture
equipment, walk-in applicants
cannot be accommodated.
The Balikbayan Program
Some Filipinos in Victoria may
be unaware of the Balikbayan
Program, which was set up to
encourage greater tourism to
the Philippines. Balikbayans are
who also need looking after. And for us who
are also leaders, we should focus on making
a strong organisation, uniting the different
groups under our charge, and sharing with
them the task of fulfillment of our group’s
goals. We should listen to the different
opinions, but at the end of the day, make a
decision on what will be best for all.
overseas Filipinos who return
to the Philippines, including
those who have acquired foreign
citizenship. The program grants
a range of benefits to those who
qualify.
The main advantage of the
Balikbayan Program is that it
allows balikbayans to stay in
the Philippines for one year
without requiring a visa. Additionally, the non-Filipino
family of the balikbayan (such
as a spouse and children) may
also stay in the Philippines for
a year without a visa, provided
they enter the country with the
balikbayan.
As well as being granted yearlong visa-free travel in the Philippines, balikbayans are entitled
to duty and tax-free purchases
from Philippine duty-free shops
of up to one thousand US dol-
lars, with some limitations.
Balikbayans must have been
continuously out of the country
for at least one year to qualify for
the Balikbayan Program. Please
note that the entry privilege is
only granted upon arrival in the
Philippines from the Immigration Officer. It is not available
from within Australia.
This program does not extend
to nationals of certain countries.
If you are not a national of a
country included on the 30-day
visa-free stay list, as posted on
the Philippine Embassy website (www.philembassy.org.au),
please contact the Consulate
office.
For a list of the documents required as evidence of balikbayan
status and further information,
please go to www.philembassy.
org.au.
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FILCCA Corner
Awards and international conferences
Aida Garcia, Dante Marribay
A Philippine delegation attended the 9th Australian Political Exchange Council in
Adelaide on 26 March. Leading the delegation was Aida Garcia, Filipino Community
Council of Victoria (FILCCA). The Council hosted its 9th delegation of young political
leaders from the Philippines from 21 March to 27 March. The delegation travelled to
Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide during their visit to Australia. Also in attendance was
Hon Michellet Lensink, MLC at the Parliament House.
A delegation from the Australian Political Exchange Council was established in
1981, and today the Principals of the Council are the Parliamentary Leaders of the four
main political parties in the Federal Parliament. The Council aims to develop young
Australian political leaders by working with countries with which Australia has an
established exchange program with, including the People›s Republic of China, Japan,
the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United States of America,
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Thailand. It provides delegates an opportunity
to visit and learn about political systems, culture and industry and to develop longlasting ties and relationships.
***
Ben Hur Winter receives The Governors Multicultural Award for Arts and Culture
Community leaders became recipients of various awards during the month of
March and April. FilCCA President was a recipient of two awards but unfortunately
was unable to attend the awarding ceremony as finalist to the International Women›s
Day Irene Krastev Award at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and the University of
San Jose Recoletos HS '65 Golden Jubilee at the Casino Espanol, in the Philippines. The Governor›s Multicultural Awards for Arts and Culture: Individual Recipient went
to Ben Hur Winter, FSCCSA President; and High Commendation for Individual Contribution to Cynthia Caird, Filcca Secretary. Brian Lorenz of NSW, loved by all Filipino/Australians and touched by his music,
singing voice and dancing talent, won the Australian Club Entertainment Award for
Rising Star during the 17th Annual Australian Awards Night held on 18 March at the
Blacktown Workers Club. (use Ben Hur pic near here)
Congratulations to Evelyn Beed, newly elected President of the PCC NSW who will
be the state representative to the Filcca Board.
***
The FILCCA also had a delegation in the 3rd Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora,
held in Manila on 25-27 February 2015. Organised by the Commission on Filipinos
Overseas (CFO), the three-day summit had for its theme: “Vision and Action for the
Diaspora, 2015 and Beyond,” which aimed to come up with a vision and strategic action plan for Filipino diaspora communities for 2015 and beyond.
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GK founder to do Australian speaking tour
Ellen Desear
Award-winning community leader and Gawad Kalinga (GK) chairman, Tony
Meloto will visit Australia
from 27 May to 4 June to talk
about “Social Innovation”.
Marisa Vedar, Deputy
Chairperson of GK Australia
said Mr Tony Meloto would
be speaking before an audience of students, faculty,
corporate executives and
the Filipino community
about “Social Innovation (or
Social Entrepreneurship)
as a platform for poverty
alleviation and community
development”.
“We are happy to have
Tony Meloto engage various
universities and organisations during his Speaking
Tour here in Australia. And
for the first time, we are
proud to announce that
Optus is partnering with GK
for this tour to tap on Tony’s
expertise on the subject
matter,” Ms Vedar said.
Mr Meloto is the founder
of Gawad Kalinga, a movement that builds integrated,
holistic and sustainable
communities in slum areas
and remote rural communities with a vision to end
poverty for five million
Filipino families by 2024.
He is a recipient of the 2006
Ramon Magsaysay Award
for Community Leadership
and has garnered the Social
Entrepreneur of the World
award at the 2012 World
Entrepreneurship Forum.
Mr Meloto will be in Sydney on 27 May conducting a
Social Innovation Forum at
the Optus Corporate Centre
in North Ryde. He will also
be meeting with NSW State
Minister for Regional Development and Minister for
Small Business, Hon John
Barilaro, MP.
A dinner with GK Sydney
volunteers, media and the
Filipino community is being
organised.
He will then move to
Canberra on the 28 until
29 of May to meet with the
Philippine Study Group
of the Australian National
University and be a guest
speaker at the Commonwealth Club Breakfast Meeting. While in Canberra, he
will also have a courtesy
meeting with the Convenor
of Australia-Philippines
Parliamentary Group, Mr
George Christensen MP,
Philippine Ambassador
Belen Anota and Foreign Affairs Minister, The Hon Ms
Julie Bishop MP (schedule
still TBA).
In Melbourne, Tony Meloto will be conducting a
series of lectures and forums from 30 May until 2
June. He will also be the
guest speaker at the GK
Melbourne “Buffet Lunch”
31 May together with French
Social Entrepreneur Fabien
Courteille of “Plush and
Play Toys” and British Journalist Thomas Graham. The
Australian Social Enterprise
“ Gkraft” will be also
be launched during
this event. Gkraft
is a social enterprise helping GK
Social Entrepreneurs and
Communities become
sustainable.
“This
is very
exciting
because
for the
first time
handmade
crafts made
by the GK
families will
be launched in
Australia. These
crafts are bags and
wallets made from
recycled tarpaulin, tetra
juice packaging, recycled
plastic, pandan leaves and
water lilies,” Ms Vedar explained.
Mr Meloto will also be
conducting a public lecture
on “Social Entrepeneurship”
at the School of Business
and Economics, University
of Melbourne on 1 June and
a business forum on “Cor-
porate Social Responsibility” at the Optus Centre in
Collins Street Melbourne
on 2 June.
For this Australian Tour,
French volunteer will showcase his “Plush and Play
Toys” and share his experience in GK. He received
a special award from the
President of France François
Hollande when the latter
visited Manila last month.
Mr Courteille is a strong advocate for “businesses with
a heart” and he wants to inspire individuals to consider
social entrepreneurship as
their new career path.
British journalist Thomas
Graham, for his part, will
launch his book titled The
Genius of the Poor in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. This book is a heartfelt and
often humorous account of
a foreigner’s life-changing
journey in the Philippines.
Whether in prisons or conflict areas, Mr Graham became inspired by countless
heroes that share one common dream – to build a na-
GK founder Tony Meloto
tion in which no Filipino is
ever again left behind. He is
currently working with GK
and the GK Enchanted Farm
to promote social tourism in
the Philippines.
Both Mr Courteille and
and Mr Graham worked
closely with Mr Meloto on
poverty alleviation through
social entrepreneurship.
The last leg of Mr Meloto’s Australian tour will be
in Perth on 3-4 June. He will
be meeting with the WA
House Speaker of Parliament; addressing the meeting of Filipino community
leaders and youth as well as
GK partners and sponsors.
For more information on
Mr Meloto’s itinerary and
the GK Buffet Lunch on 31
May, contact Ms Vedar on
0425831673. Other GK contacts are Curt Alejo (Sydney), 0425 805 875; Sally
Barber (Canberra), 0401 369
558; and Cecile Concepcion
(Perth), 0402 530 367.
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Life begins at 40
Ardith Dowling celebrated her
40th birthday at The Holy Family
Catholic Hall at Moreton Street,
Frankston North. Dance music was
provided by Raul Ordona. Most
of her well wishers were AMSSG
members headed by Fe Gillies
A surprise dance number from
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A boy no more
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Colours
of Life
Dina Mananquil-Delfino
“And my people shall dwell
in a peaceable habitation
and in sure dwellings, and in
quiet resting places.” Isaiah
32:18
I am often tested by trifles.
At home, I get annoyed
by having to change the
toilet roll most of the time.
I used to complain to the
Lord (and the family!) why
I often seem to get the end
of the stick. Somehow God
reminds me that if I could
not pass the test of patience
in little things how will I
overcome the bigger challenges when they arrive at
my doorstep.
And so I try to learn the
lesson. However the moment
such a pledge is uttered,
daily activities become a trying time. The cashier at the
shop is touchy, the service I
get is unsatisfactory, traffic is
painfully slow, family members become uncooperative,
the train is late, the appoint-
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WA 6055
Brother Harlito Brioso
0409 471 904
Brother Jerry Espolo
0439 907 262
Adult Worship Service:
Tuesday 7.30pm
Sunday 8am
Children’s Worship Service: 10.30AM Sunday
Port Adelaide Group
Worship Service
c/o Raul C, Santos
0433 217 794
[email protected]
11 Clearview Crescent, Clearview SA 5083
Australia
Adult WS: Thursday 7PM & Saturday 4PM
PERTH CONGREGATION
Brother Federico Beltran, Jr.
0403 022 056
[email protected]
494 Morley Drive, Morley, WA 6062
Phone +61 8 9275 8514
Fax +61 8 9275 8514
Adult WS
Wed 730PM English
Thu 5:30 AM Tagalog
Thu 7:30PM English
Sat 3:00 PM at 7:30 PM English
Children’s Worship Service
5:00 PM English
ment has been cancelled and
many other incidences occur
to test the fruit of the Spirit.
Sometimes I manage
to win the battle, at other
times, I lose it altogether, especially when tired, unwell
or lacking sleep.
When things get rough
(although it is the last thing
on my mind at first), I turn
to the Word of God. In Scripture, I get comforted, convicted, guided, instructed
and encouraged. At other
times, I turn to the saints for
inspiration.
Saint Francis de Sales
wrote:
Strive to see God in all
things, without exception
and acquiesce in His will
with absolute submission.
Do everything for God,
uniting yourself to Him by
a mere upward glance, or
by the overflowing of your
heart towards Him. Never
be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm
spirit. Do not lose your
inward peace for anything
whatsoever, even if your
whole world seems upset.
Commend all to God and
then lie still and be at rest
in His bosom. Whatever
happens, abide steadfast
in a determination to cling
simply to God, trusting to
His eternal love for you.
And if you find that you
have wandered forth from
this shelter, recall your
heart quietly and simply.
Maintain a holy simplicity
of mind and do not smother
yourself with a host of
cares, wishes or longings,
under any pretext.
When I see the end of the
toilet roll, I gladly change
it, without irritation. I am
grateful that I have an adequate bathroom and the
provisions to clean and
refresh myself.
Dina provides counselling
(general, grief, pastoral care,
family relationships, issues on
Website: www.fccc.org.au
Every Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Sunday School Program Available
SHEPPARTON EXTENSION
(Brimbank
Congregation)
KALGOORLIE Group
Worship Service
Brother Reynaldo De Guia, Jr.
+61 423 658 307
[email protected]
13-A Warman Way, Boulder, WA 6432
+61 8 9022 7268
Adult WS
Wed 730PM
Sunday 6:30PM
MILDURA Group
Worship Service
c/o Henry Degamo, Jr.
Mobile 0403 462 096
[email protected]
Unit 1/7 Wittman Avenue Mildura, Australia
Worship Service Schedule: Thursday 8:00 PM,
Sunday 5.00 PM
NEW LIFE BELIEVERS
FELLOWSHIP INC.
Contact Person: Pastor Ernie Cartas
Address of Church Service: 6 Helene Street,
Ardeer, Vic 3022
Mobile: 0425831754 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nlbf.net
Church Service: Every Sunday, 10:30 am to
12:30pm.
Other services please check our website.
MELBOURNE
CONGREGATION
Brother Brian McMahon
Mobile 0423 690 474; 0430 930 710
241-245 Civic Parade, ALTONA
Tel. No. 9398-2396 Fax No. 9398-1866
ADULT WS: ​Thursday 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM​
English, Sunday 8.00 AM and 10.30 AM ​English
​Every last Saturday of the Month 6.00 PM​Filipino
​CWS: S
​ unday 8.00 AM ​English
BRIMBANK
CONGREGATION
FAITH CHRISTIAN
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Connecting People to Christ
Contact: Pastor Tim Barrioquinto
Mobile: 0400-855-574
Derrimut Community Centre
30 Lennon Parkway, Derrimut
Toilet roll
Brother Rivie Lagasa, Sr.
Mobile 0433 543 779
Keilor Down Community Hall
70 Taylors Road, KEILOR DOWN
Phone 8361-6398
Fax 03 9390 6846
ADULT WS: ​Tuesday ​8:00 PM ​English
Wednesday ​10.00 AM​ English, Saturday ​5.00
PM​ English
​Every last Saturday of the Month 7.00 PM F​ ilipino
CWS: ​Saturday ​6.30 PM ​English
Brother Robin Rupido
0487411960
478 Wilson road, Wyuna East, VIC 3620
Adult Worship Service: Wed 7:30PM
MERRILANDS
CONGREGATION
Brother Ronald Calencia
+61 424 554 821
[email protected]
Merrilands Community Centre
31-35 Sturdee St., RESERVOIR
ADULT WS: T​ hursday ​8.00 PM E​ nglish
Saturday ​9.30 AM​English
​CWS​: Saturday​ 11.00 AM E​ nglish
WYNDHAM
CONGREGATION
Brother Al Ocon
Mobile 0422 560 945
Tarneit Community Learning Centre
150 Sunset Views Blvd. corner Leakes Road,
Tarneit
Fax03 9748 2971
ADULT WS: W
​ ednesday ​5.45 AM​English
Wednesday ​8.00 PM​English
Saturday ​7:30 PM​English
CWS: ​Saturday ​6.00 PM​ English
DANDENONG
CONGREGATION
Brother Enrico Velante
Mobile 0433 601 004
Fleetwood Primary School Hall
101 Fleetwood Drive, NARRE WARREN
Telefax 9799-6962
ADULT WS: W
​ ednesday ​8.00 PM​English, ​
Saturday ​6.00 PM​English
​Sunday​6.45 AM E​ nglish (1st to 3rd Sunday)
Filipino (4th or Last Sunday of the month)
CWS: ​Saturday ​7.45 PM​English
ST. ALBANS UNITING
CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA
(Including Methodists, Presbyterians & Congregationalists)
CONTACT: REV. JAMES S. MURRAY
24-28 Elaine St. corner East Esplanade, St. Albans,
Vic, 3021
Phone 03-9379 5448
Mobile 61-418 233 475
https://www.facebook.com/stalbansunitingchurch
Email – [email protected]
Multi-cultural Church – First Uniting Church Filipino
Congregation in Australia
English Service 10:00am (Sundays);
Tagalog Service 8:30am (1st/3rd Sundays only)
ageing). Her fees are negotiable. She is currently working closely with Norminda
Forteza (Australian Filipino
Community Services –AFCS)
as bilingual counsellor, along
with Alzheimer’s Victoria in
the care/support/planning of
persons showing signs of or diagnosed with dementia. If you
or your loved one is concerned
about memory loss, please
feel free to contact Dina on
0430 214 917 or Norminda
on 0409 687 651.
FIRST BORN GOSPEL
CHURCH
GIPPSLAND GROUP
WORSHIP SERVICE
Mobile 0434 339 011
Sunday Services from 2.30 AM - 5.00 PM
(an IAFB AUSTRALIA CHURCH )
Contact: Ptr Ben – 0412 335 077
Mobile 0416 542 012
Lynette 0448 005 373
1 Malcolm Court, Narre Warren Vic 3805
Email: [email protected]
Worship service – Sunday 10.00 AM -12.00 NN
NARRE WARREN
Extension (Dandenong
Congregation)
Brother Dindo Cuevas
Mobile 0402 537 522
12 Von Nida Drive, Cranbourne North
Telefax 03 9799 6962
ADULT WS: Wednesday 6.00 AM E​ nglish
(Filipino - Every last Wednesday of the month)
KINGSTON CITY GROUP
WORSHIP SERVICE
Aries Marquina
Phone 0429 877 123
Moorabbin Primary School
Worthing, Moorabbin
Telefax 03 9799 6962
ADULT WS:
Thursday ​8.00 PM;
Sunday 9.30 AM English
Children Worship Service (CWS):
Sunday 11.00 AM
Brother Richardson Suniga
Mobile 0448 949 406
​Traralgon Court House
​161-166 Franklin Street, Traralgon 3844
​Telefax 03 9799 6962
​ADULT WS: ​Thursday 7​ .00 PM E​ nglish
​Sunday​ 10.00 AM​ English
St. Martin de Porres
Parish Laverton
Bellin St., Laverton
Filipino Mass, every first Saturday of the month,
6.00 pm anticipated Mass
GOD WITH US
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLIES INC.
Contact: Pastor Roger Bucao/Pastor Nancy Bucao
Seaford Community Centre, Station Street, Seaford
VIC (Mel Ref. 427, C2)
Phone (03) 5995 7380
Mobile 0434 330 447
Email: [email protected]
Services every Sunday from 10.00 AM to 12.00
NN. Everyone welcome.
Satellite Churches
GOD WITH US, MULGRAVE
Southern Community Centre
Rupert Drive, Mulgrave
Contact: Ps Nancy Bucao
GOD WITH US, CHELSEA
Chelsea Height Community Centre
Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights
Contact: Pastor Fred Fererro
Mobile 0412 029 516
Sunday Services from 10.00 AM - 12.00 NN
AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP
(GWU Cranbourne)
Cranbourne Public Hall
Cnr Clarendon & High Streets, Cranbourne
Contact: Pastor Dick Marcial
Mobile 0430 006 095
Sunday Services from 10.00 AM - 12.00 NN
GOD WITH US, ROSEBUD
Rosebud Memorial Hall
Point Nepean Hwy. Rosebud
Sunday Services from 5.00 - 7.00 PM
(GWUICA is affiliated with the Australian Christian
Churches formerly known as AOG)
Advertise in this section
(03) 9369 4324
BINGHAY & CO
Accountant and Tax Agent
Mortgage and Finance Broker
Migration Agent
PURITA BINGHAY, MARN 9791593
Mob: 0404 495 830 Email: [email protected]
PRINCESS BINGHAY
Mob: 0403 301 460 Email: [email protected]
11 Dandenong Road East, Frankston VIC 3199
1/28 Pickett Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Ph. (03) 9770 0066 Fax: (03) 9770 0466
MAY 2015 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au
Three years of blessings
The Sacred Heart Catholic
Charismatic Prayer Group,
Oakleigh celebrated its third
anniversary on 18 April at
the Holy Redeemer Parish
Hall, Fern Tree Gully Road
corner Huntingdale Road,
East Oakleigh, with praise
and worship, a thanksgiving
Mass, fellowship lunch and
a program that generously
gave away gift items.
Its regular members, their
family, friends and special
guests, who blessed the
group with song and dance
presentations, were guided
by the master of ceremonies,
Dina Delfino who made
sure the program flowed
smoothly.
Those who attended listened intently to Father John
Quinn’s homily who encouraged them to ask God the
Father through Jesus, for
the gift of the Holy Spirit
everyday at time of rising,
to enable them to obtain the
Spirit’s gifts of wisdom and
love. Father John shared that
one of his first assignments
as a priest was to attend
the prayer meetings of the
charismatic group in Chelsea
with the “mission” to “control” them, only to realise
that the fire and the anoint-
ing of the Holy Spirit was so
strong to resist and he found
himself “converted” instead.
Today, Fr John remains one
of the favourite priests of
renewal groups because of
his simplicity, humility and
grace-filled love of people.
Its core leaders, Deacon
Danny Jumonong, Abing
and Toto Balaba with their
ministry servants acknowledged the humble beginnings of the group, as they
are faithfully supported by
Our Lady Help of Christians
Servant Community, Narre
Warren in their spiritual
growth.
The Sacred Heart Prayer
Group is taking the challenge of the difficult but
rewarding privilege of being
workers in the vineyard of
Jesus. They invite anyone
in the surrounding areas
of Oakleigh to come and
visit them for their regular
Saturday night of prayer,
praise, teaching, fellowship
and experience a sense of
belonging, at the Sacred
Heart Church in Oakleigh.
For more details, contact
Deacon Danny on 0452 361
096, Abing on 0430 941 608,
Leonie Calma on 0400 338
817 or Vera on 0437 252 495.
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VIRWC amps up diversity
Mosaic Festival showcases women of various cultures
Continued from page 1
traditional Pakoras. Turkish bread freshly made with
spinach and cheese were
a big hit too, courtesy of
Turkish Alevi Community
Council.
Under a long marquee
were arts and crafts displayed by VIRWC’s women’s friendship groups and
Malaysian/Indonesian and
Turkish women’s groups.
There were also Korean
and Chinese costumes displayed to show people how
these can be worn. People were encouraged to get
their photos taken using
the cut-out dresses. There
was also a real Mosaic art
display wherein women
artists showed people how
to make them.
The program started after 11am with three emcees, Ee’da Brahim, Candice Monique and Quashani
Bahd. From Indian, Lithuanian and African backgrounds respectively, the
women blended well with
their diverse personalities,
colourful dresses and styles
of showmanship.
The official opening be-
gan with the traditional
Welcome to Cou nt r y by
Wurundjeri elder Gerogina
Nicholson. She was followed by a welcome by
VIRWC Boa rd Secreta ry
Batsi Mangoma, a woman of
Zimbabwean background.
Then the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott
spoke about the importance
of Mosaic as a multicultural event and the trust
they put on the VIRWC and
its CEO Melba Marginson
in executing the event with
high standard. Councillor
Jackie Watts of the City of
Melbourne gave a rousing
speech about the Council’s
Multicultural policy and
the Mosaic event being most
aligned with it.
Community groups performed traditional and authentic dances from Cambodia, Philippines, Ecuador,
Colombia and Brazil. The
Indian Classical dance was
per for med solo by Di lini Fernando.
The quality and authenticity of entertainment was
appa rent right f rom t he
sta rt. The audience was
obviously moved by the
strong voices of Samoan
Grace Vanilau, Palestinian
Aseel Tayah and Indonesian
Nika Suwarsih. Comedian
Diana Nguyen’s brief performance as ‘Phi and Me’
got the crowd laughing and
confused at the same time.
The three emcees sang solos, leaving the crowd mesmerized.
The highlights of the festival were the group dances
and workshops. Demi Sorono’s breakdance thrilled the
audience and the Polynesian, Samba, and Bollywood
dances got the audience
dancing.
VIRWC Executive Director and Mosaic organiser
Melba Marginson says, “We
would like the Mosaic Festival to be a yearly event
of, for and by women in
Multicultural Victoria. This
can only happen if both the
state government and City
of Melbourne will agree to
fund the event together.”
Marginson further states,
“our team of young women
and men headed by event
coordinator Erin Meeking
shows how much better we
can do things if only we
seriously encourage and
support our young people.”
Photos by George Gregorio
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Lubang awards
Melbourne Filipina
Ms Ruth Carlos-Martinez
was given the Award of Excellence for her outstanding
contribution and utmost
support in the upliftment
of social well being for the
people of Cabra on 21 March
2015 in the Municipality of
Lubang.
The Municipality of
Lubang recognised Ms Carlos-Martinez for her support
in providing health care, a
water pipeline, literacy and
improved livelihood and
stability to Lubang.
Ms Carlos-Martinez facilitated the delivery, release
and distribution of a 40-foot
container donation of hospital beds, literacy, livelihood
and disaster response materials in Lubang, Mindoro.
The Philippine Consulate in Victoria provided
assistance in the processing
of the container into the
Philippines with the Department of Social Welfare and
Development.
The Award Selection
Committee chose Ms Carlos-Martinez for her support and dedication to the
people of Lubang through
her charitable works which
included inculcating the
value of advanced reading
through improved use of
the library among young
people, initiating a donation
by the Rotary Club of Brighton Beach, Melbourne of
hospital beds, medical supplies and equipment, books
and livelihood equipment
and instilling among the
people of Cabra and Sitio
Pulili, Barangay Tangal that
health and sanitation play a
vital role in attaining better
living conditions through
upgrading the Cabra and
Pulili Water Systems.
Excursion
The Filipino Elderly Get Together Association Inc (FEGTA) led by President, Luisa Rivo had its trip on 18 April with invited
guests and friends crossing Port Phillip Bay via ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento then continued on by bus to the Frankston
Waterfront to see the Sand Sculpting exhibit. This year’s theme of Friends, Foes and Superheroes featured Disney, Pixar, Marvel
and Star War characters.
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Resilience, gratitude and love
band came to visit me in
the hospital, we both were
very emotional and teary,
RESILIENCE is the strength mourning the loss of my
and capacity to adapt well good health and fearing the
in the face of adversity. It is unknown. Yes, a cancer diagthe act of springing back as nosis is a game changer. But
best you can. Being told you knowing I was not alone and
have cancer is devastating. that we would tackle this
You can walk through those head-on together made all
doors as a VICTIM, or walk the difference. This gave me
so much hope and optimism
through as a SURVIVOR!
I chose to be a survivor, that all would be well.
Then, all of a sudden,
wanting to know I had done
everything I could to live the I was caught in a revolving
door of endless medical aplongest life possible.
My treatment became a pointments, of ultrasounds,
period of cleansing and self- CT scans, PET scans, MRIs,
healing. I started to love and blood tests and chemotherbelieve in myself. I started a apy treatments, and it was
health kick, eating healthier, up to me to decide how I
exercising at my own pace was going to respond to it
at home and making really all. I chose to stay positive. Amidst all the chaos and
positive life changes.
I’m just so glad that I was uncertainty, I just wanted
fit and regularly went to the to find an inner peace by
gym before this uninvited trusting in my faith and acguest invaded my life. This cepting the bigger picture,
is probably why I recovered no matter what happened. well from major surgery in Although my body wasn’t
December 2013 (full hys- in good shape, I still had
terectomy and more as it my spirit and my soul. I
metastasized into stage 4 focused on getting well in
the best way possible, and
uterine cancer).
Initially, I thought the on living and appreciating
surgery would get rid of all every moment.
My motto was the Latin
the cancer. But when my
surgeon somberly informed words “carpe diem”, which
me that I still had to undergo means seize the day! Chera regimen of chemotherapy, ish each moment! Celebrate
my heart literally sank and life in all its shapes and
I was at an all-time low. forms! Do things you’ve
I guess that’s instant de- always wanted to do now!
pression but I didn’t dwell Instead of thinking “one
on it and fought against it day”, I realised that maythrough prayer. I wanted to be that day was today and
know more, so the surgeon it was time to start doing
explained what he took out things I’d planned. It was a
during surgery. Sensing my time for reflection on what I
apprehension, he reassur- wanted to do with my life.
In defiance, we put on
ingly said, “Don’t worry,
we will take care of you. We our bravest face - we had to
won’t let anything happen as our lives depended on it! to you. I will refer you to the Facing a life-threatening disease triggered the emergence
best oncologist”.
So with the reassurance of a warrior woman. I took
that things would eventu- this cancer experience and
ally be alright, I plucked up channeled my renewed pasmy spirit and concentrated sion for life into purposeful
on recovering from the big challenges. Having cancer
operation. Needless to say, has made me more passionwhen my wonderful hus- ate about life and I’ve set my
Cynthia Leoncio-Norton
ACF
celebrates
7th
anniversary
The Ambassadors of
Christ Fellowship celebrated its seventh anniversary
on 26 April 2015 at the
Cranbourne Public Hall.
Ps Adrian Dennien of Faith
Christian Church served as
guest speaker. The theme
of the celebration, Year of
God’s Favour was taken
from 2 Corinthians 6:1-2,
“In the time of my favour, I
heard you. And in the day
of salvation, I helped you.”
goals higher. When you’ve
been given the “C” word, priorities change and you want
to achieve goals quicker.
I’ll never let cancer define
me as a person. It visited
me and gave me a shake- up
but it was my attitude that
was able to overcome it and
I found inner strength. My
biggest achievements have
been overcoming my own
fears and realising my own
strength. “What doesn’t
kill you, strengthens you”,
just like the salmon that has
to make its way upstream
through the rapids to breed.
Initially, everything felt
different, physically and
mentally. But I wanted to be
the vibrant, outgoing person
I still felt was inside me. And I wanted to make sure
I didn’t lose her. It was all
about getting back to living
my life. I’m just happy I’m alive
and doing the things I love:
socialising, singing, dancing,
listening to my favourite
music which uplifts my
spirit, holidaying, family
gatherings, involvement in
the community (Australian Filipino Community
Services and multiculturalism), parish involvement,
writing, communicating,
emailing, photography and
lately, even giving inspirational talks.
I feel I’ve learnt so much
about myself. Before my diagnosis, I hadn’t realised my
potential and what I could
achieve. So in a way, cancer has given me a second
chance in life.
The first opportunity I
had, I wanted to give back to
those who had supported me
and still are supporting me
as I battle again my fourth
round of cancer which started in February 2015 – alas,
this really shook me after
only two months from the
last remission. Still, I just
feel so blessed having a
very supportive and loving
husband (“my steady rock”
who celebrated his 60th
birthday which is another
happy milestone to cherish)
and the love and support of
my children and relations,
and the overwhelming concern and prayers of friends
and the Filipino and parish
community.
And now I’m even finding
opportunities to empower
others going through personal health setbacks to
help them find their inner
joy and celebrate just being alive. I was invited to
address an assembly at the
2014 Women’s World Day
of Prayer and, in February
2015 was invited to give an
inspirational talk about my
journey with cancer to a
group of about fifty people at
a Morning Tea fund-raising
event for Ovarian Cancer
Australia hosted by the Uniting Church. This prompted
me to finally write down
my thoughts “lest I forget”,
as I can’t fully rely on my
memory these days because
of my “foggy” chemo brain.
The confrontation with my
own mortality has helped me
gain a greater clarity about
what‘s important in life. It
is important to acknowledge
the tough stuff but not to
focus on it, and to remember
that although life can seem
unfair at times, it can still
be good. Just remember to
focus on something bigger
than yourself, so as to forget
your own problems and
predicament.
In hindsight, looking back
on my pre-cancer life, I
think: What a waste! I was
functioning on autopilot. Now, every day, I wake up
and live my life with purpose. I appreciate every
moment I have, especially
the time spent with family
and capturing happy celebrations in photos. Cancer
has shown me that I’m resilient. I don’t doubt myself
anymore, nor question my
well thought out decisions
- no more buyer’s remorse!
The author, Cynthia Norton (centre) with family.
There is no way I’d be doing
what I am doing today if it
hadn’t been for my cancer
experience. I still enjoy doing what I started before: I
am now in my third year
as CHAIRPERSON of our
Filipino organisation (AFCS
–AUSTRALIAN FILIPINO
COMMUNITY SERVICES).
This has involved talking to
VIP’s and politicians, doing
SBS interviews, giving welcome speeches, addressing
forums, writing editorials
and organising events.
I find that giving back to
the community and being
involved is so fulfilling and
is a reward in itself. Consequently, in my parish at St
Jude’s, Scoresby, I was able
to initiate a multicultural
rosary during our Lady of
Fatima Pilgrimage, where the
parishioners pray the Hail
Mary in their own language,
thus taking pride in their
own culture and fostering
harmony in our diversity.
This is my life and I am
going to make sure it is good
while I am living, and I will
live it well. So my advice is to stay
positive and surround yourself with like-minded happy people. Release those
happy endorphins doing
what you love and enjoy. There is no room for negativity, stress and unnecessary worry. Don’t sweat the
small stuff! We can’t control
what happens to us but we
certainly can control our
reaction to it. Most importantly, KEEP THE FAITH,
TRUST IN THE LORD, HIS
DIVINE MERCY, HEALING
POWER AND LOVE. Count
your blessings and be grateful for all the overwhelming
support you get from your
family and friends.
So to all who have tremendously lightened my
load, thank you so much for
all your love, patience and
understanding. I really appreciate all your help, caring support and constant
prayers. It just strengthens my resolve to get better
and stronger.
In God we trust!
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PCSFF Easter gig features arts and crafts
The Philippine Cultural
Society for Families and
Friends, Inc.(PCSFFI) celebrated Easter Sunday last
5 April 2015 with Holy Mass
and an exhibit of varied arts
and crafts with entertainment and dance.
Some arts and crafts, as
well as pastries, were offered
for sale. Donation envelopes
were likewise disseminated.
Proceeds will add to the
Maribyrnong City Council’s
grants released solely for
organising the event.
Mayor Councillor Nam
Quang from the Maribyrnong City Council and
Mrs. Norma Serrano, Centre Manager of the Philippine Community House
and Officer-in-Charge of
Aged Care Services were
the guest. Mr. Nam Quang,
a youthful looking Vietnamese-Australian, cited the fact
that his family were among
the refugees who sought
residency in Palawan, Philippines. He was 16 years
old at that time. They later
applied and moved to Australia. He further said that
the Vietnamese community
will always be appreciative
and indebted to the Australian government for taking
in a considerable number of
Vietnamese refugees. To the surprise and amusement of the audience, Mr
 FAMILY LAW
Nam Quang wore a special
jacket designed especially
for Mr. Manny Pacquiao. He
admitted that he is an avid
fan of the Filipino boxer
champion and considers
him a hero. He admires Mr
Manny Pacquiao’s principle
that he fights not only for
himself but for those who
believe in him and his strong
faith in God Almighty.
Mrs. Norma Serrano, on
the other hand, touched the
subject on giving inspiration
to the artists and encouraged the seniors to engage
in hobbies to keep them
strong physically, mentally
and even spiritually. He took
her husband, Rocke Serrano,
as an example who has six
hobbies. He was one of the
participating artists who exhibited his paintings which
were proudly interpreted
by Mrs. Serrano. She finished her speech by saying
“it’s never too late to start a
hobby.”
Performances were solo,
duet and live band musical
members, song and dance
act by Mrs. Shiony Maher,
folkdance by Damayan 2
dancers, Hawaiian dance
b y FAS C OV I d a n c e r s ,
Declamation (Mrs. Rose
Brandt), Praising song (El
Shaddai members), Rock
and ballad by Mr. Bernie
Magallanes, Ballads by Pas-
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tor Anthony Crisostomo.
Food dona tions w e r e
abundant. Venue was welldecorated, complete with
balloons. Attendance was
good enough even if some
had to leave early due to
other commitments. Good
and tolerable weather added
to the enjoyment of the attendees and success of the
planned Easter event.
Henrietta Soledad served
as event organiser, while
Eleonor Naldoza, as event
emcee.
Featured exhibits
• Scenic photography by Mr. Rollie Ferrer, Treasurer of
FCCVI
• Fashion designs by Miss Constance Faith de la Cruz,
a former teen princess at the age of six years old and
now a fashion consultant and make-up artist of Jeans
West, Victoria
• Paintings(floral and scenic) by Mr. Jess Pamintuan,
Damayan, I Support Group client
• Crafts by Mrs. Estee Sheward and Mrs. Henrietta
Soledad (using recycled materials)
• Architectural designs by Mr. Joseph Espiritu
• Muffins by Mrs. Paolo Esmaquiel, Junil and Erlita
Gamalo
• Pencil sketching by Mr. Roderick Alcober
• Books (musical) by Mrs. Leonisa Wenden
• Needle works: Crochet, Knit and Cross-stitch
• Spiritual songs collaboration by Mrs. Henrietta
Soledad (music and lyrics) and Mrs. Leonisa Wenden
(vocals and guitar accompaniment).
• Other collaborations: Theme song of Tagalog play of
same title “Dapat Mahalin ang Ina” written by Mrs.
Henrietta Soledad; Tagalog Birthday Song and song
for the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• Choreography by Mrs. Aniceta Z. Esmaquiel, Mrs.
Leonisa Wenden and Mrs. Henrietta Soledad.
• Poems by Mrs. Henrietta Soledad
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Photos by Hector Calara
New Mutya
ng Australia
crowned
The Mutya ng Australia
2015 Coronation Night saw
a bevy of beauties and concluded with the crowning
of Ms Nina Robertson as
Mutya ng Australia 2015 and
Shannon Bridgman as Mutya
ng Melbourne 2015. Both
Mutyas will compete in July
in the Mutya Ng Pilipinas
2015 in the Philippines.
The event was held on 11
April 2015 at the Melrose
Reception Centre.
The judges for this year’s
pageant include Andrea
Agosta of Andrea Agosta
Jewelry; Vicki Popovski, at
Vicoola Fashionista; Rashid
Khattak, business consultant; Courtney Thorpe,
Miss World Australia 2014;
Bridgette-Rose Taylor, Miss
International Australia 2014;
Anjelica Whitelaw, Miss Diversity Culture International
2014; Nicole Williams, Miss
United Continents Australia
2014; Salih Nesim, Fashion
Designer of the Year Awardee; Daniella Jones Myer,
Queen International Australia 2014; and Maddie Vulik,
Magnificent Miss 2014.
Charlene Sotelo and Roy
Esagunde served as emcees.
Mutya ng Australia Court
Mutya ng Australia 2015
Nina Robertson 1st Runner Up
Vera Believe Salvo
2nd Runner Up
Kim Pekin
3rd Runner Up
Shannon Bridgman
4th Runner Up
Gail Aquino
New Filipino basketball
league formed
The newly-formed Filipino United Basketball Association INC (FUBA Inc)
was launched on 19 April at
the VU Community Sports
Stadium / Whitten Oval,
417 Barkly Street, West Footscray. FUBA is in proud partnership with CTI Melbourne
United Basketball Club. The
launch was attended by
different basketball organisations, Melbourne United
representatives, team owners, Filipino referees and
players.
FUBA is headed by Alex
Ybanez, President; Mr Wagner Javelona, Vice-President;
Mr Alex Sy, Secretary; and
Mr Raymund Viovicente,
Treasurer and PRO.
FUBAI’s main purpose is
to serve the Filipino community through sports with
a better and unique tournament structure. The league
will start on 14 June 2015
and will end on the first
week of October.
Special Awards
Best in Swimsuit
Best in Long Evening gown
Best in Ethnic Attire
Nina Robertson
Miss Friendship
Gail Aquino
Most Guest
Queen of the Night
Shannon Bridgman
Mutya Promotion
Queen 2015
Sophia Reardon
Sponsors Choice Awards
Mutya ng Vicoola
Fashionista 2015
Mutya ng Seacret 2015
Kim Pekin
Mutya ng Megaworld Sarah Delloro
Mutya ng
Western Union 2015
Shannon Bridgman Mutya ng Federal Land
Australia 2015
Nina Robertson
Mutya ng
Angel of Beauty 2015
Cassie Duurland
Vera Salvo
Mutya ng
JY Accounting 2015
Gail Aquino
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Fil-Aussie finalist in E-Fashion Awards
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means, I will get the chance
to present my work to French
couturier Alexis Mabille and
Fashion Photographer Ali
Mahdavi at the fashion show
in Paris on June 10th. Thank
you for your continued support, I hope I will make you
all proud in June.”
Karen Topacio is a fresh
graduate from IFA Paris, a
relatively new fashion school
in Paris. Outgrowths A/W
2015 is her graduating collection that was presented
last January 2015. This collection was featured in an
Indie magazine in Sydney
called Rummage. She was
also featured on Stylebible.
Since her collection de-
but, this upcoming Filipino-Australian designer has
received several invitations
to showcase her creativity.
Not every design student
gets to display her collection
on the global market. Topacio has also been invited to
show her collection at the
Vancouver fashion week. “It
is a bit too early for me to be
doing it as I just graduated
from fashion school but it
is a rare opportunity to be
invited to a fashion week
so I am thinking about it. I
am looking for sponsors or
perhaps I will create a crowdfunding account to help me
get there. If I decide to do it, I
will let you know,” the young
designer said.
The Filipino-Australian
designer got her ideas by accident from mushrooms and
weeds formation. For her collection, she used fine strips
of laser-cut wood to create
geometric patterns and pleats
to have an organic feel to it. On her website, Topacio
displays her multidisciplinary approach. She has a
separate tab for her photography, illustration, video work,
and fashion collection. “Things seem to be going
the right direction and I’m
hoping that it will progress.
I’m really grateful for everyone’s support. Thank you
again!”
Expressions of interest for
VMC Commissioner positions
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) acts as a
conduit for communication between the community and
the Government, and provides advice to the Government
on multicultural affairs in Victoria. The VMC’s objectives
and functions are set out in the Multicultural Victoria
Act 2011. Objectives of the VMC include: promoting full
participation by Victoria’s diverse communities in the
social, cultural, economic and political life of Victoria;
promoting access by Victoria’s diverse communities
to services made available by governments and other
bodies; and encouraging all of Victoria’s diverse
communities to retain and express their social identity
and cultural inheritance and to promote mutual respect
within the framework of shared laws, aspirations and
responsibilities.
More information about the VMC can be found at
www.multicultural.vic.gov.au
The VMC is currently seeking expressions of interest from
suitably qualified people for the following positions:
• Chairperson
• Commissioner (multiple)
• Youth Commissioner
Position descriptions including the key selection criteria
are available at www.careers.vic.gov.au by searching
under Victorian Multicultural Commission. Expressions
of interest with statements addressing the Key Selection
Criteria and a resume are to be submitted on-line by
visiting www.careers.vic.gov.au
Closing date for applications is 11:59pm (midnight)
Sunday 24 May 2015. For further information please
contact Hakan Akyol on (03) 9651 1101.
ZO530300
Filipino-Australian,
Paris-based and promising
design student Karen Topacio
would like to express her
heartfelt thanks and gratitude
to the Filipino communities
in Australia for the strong
support and votes they gave
her in the E-fashion Awards.
Topacio won in the E-Fashion
awards by eight points and
she is officially in the finals
of the said fashion awards. Topacio told The Philippine Times, “Salamat and
thank you to everyone who
voted for me. I won the votes
by eight points and I am
officially in the finals of efashion awards. Now, it is up
to the judges to decide. This
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Migration
Mentor
FELIX CARAO
The rapid advancement in
science and technology has
made looking for a job or even
keeping a job more competitive. Many companies favor
applicants or employees with
a lot of training and participation in research. If you are one
of our kababayans seeking
professional development
to improve your chances of
landing a job or advancing
your career, the Training and
Research visa (subclass 402)
may be what you need.
What is the Training and
Research visa (subclass
402)?
The Training and Research
visa (subclass 402) is a temporary visa for people who wish
to come to Australia to take
part in occupational training, observe or participate in
academic research, or join
a professional development
program.
What streams does this
visa have?
This visa has three streams:
O c c u p a t i o n a l Tr a i n e e
stream for people who want
structured workplace-based
training for skills improvement in their field of study
or expertise; Professional
Development stream for
professionals, managers or
government officials who are
invited to take part in a professional development training program organised by an
employer outside Australia
lasting up to 18 months; and
Research stream for professional academics who are invited to observe or take part
in an Australian research
project at an Australian tertiary or research institution.
What are the provisions
of this visa?
This visa allows individuals to come to Australia any
time after the visa is granted,
stay in Australia during the
training, research position
or program, perform the
training or activity indicated
in the visa application, and
travel to and from Australia
Training and Research
visa (subclass 402)
as often as the visa holder
wants until the end of the
program or the visa expires,
whichever comes first.
Who are eligible to apply
for this visa?
The applicant must be at
least 18 years old and has a
valid passport from a qualified country to apply for
this visa. Since this is a
sponsored visa, the applicant’s sponsoring organisation must have applied for or
been approved as a sponsor.
Aside from meeting the
requirements of the visa
for the particular stream
he/she is applying for, the
applicant must also have
a sincere intention to stay
temporarily in Australia and
sufficient financial support
for himself/herself and accompanying family members during their stay in
Australia. He/she must also
have sufficient preparations
for health insurance while
in Australia and meet health
and character requirements.
What are the
requirements for each
stream?
An Occupational Trainee
stream visa applicant must
have the intention of participating in occupational
training for which he/she
has an approved nomination by an Australian organisation or was invited by a
Commonwealth agency. The
occupational training must
be for a minimum of 30
hours a week, 70 per cent of
which must be in the workplace. The applicant must
also possess the English
language skills necessary
for the training program and
must satisfy occupational
health and safety standards.
A Professional Development stream visa applicant
must be: employed by a
qualified registered business, invited or employed
b y for ei gn gov er n m en t
agency, or invited or employed by an international
multilateral organisation.
He/she must be sponsored
by an approved professional
development sponsor who
is already a part of a professional development agreement. The sponsor must
write a letter supporting the
applicant’s claims about his/
her professional or managerial skills and English
language proficiency.
A Research stream visa
applicant must have an invitation to observe or take part
in an Australian research
project for up to 12 months
at the sponsoring Australian
tertiary or research institution and in cooperation with
other academics who work
at the sponsoring Australian
institution. The applicant
must be able to show an
invitation letter written by
the person with general
administrative authority in
the institution. The letter
must indicate the necessary
details such as the duration
of invitation, the details of
the position, the job title,
a duty statement, and any
anticipated payments.
Does the applicant have
to be in Australia when
lodging the application?
For the Occupational Trainee or Research stream,
the applicant and anyone
included in the application may be in or outside
Australia when lodging the
application. However, the
Occupational Trainee Visa
subclass 442 is now closed
to new applications.
For the Professional Development stream, the applicant must be outside
Australia while the sponsor
can lodge the application
on his/her behalf.
Felix Carao is a Registered Migration Consultant
(MARN 1069354), a Qualified Education Counselor
(QEAC G028), and an Accredited Recruitment Professional (MRCSA 51889).
For enquiries, you may
call 04 1232 1187 or email
him at [email protected].
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Migrante Australia pursues fight to save Veloso
Migrante Australia
has been active in its cause to
save Overseas Filipino Worker
Mary Jane Veloso from death
sentence. In a statement, Migrante Australia said that it
is thankful to everyone who
supported their cause and
signed the Save Mary Jane Veloso Campaign and joined the
vigils to knock on the hearts
of the Indonesian government
to spare the life of Mary Jane.
Pro-OFW group Migrante
said that the Philippine government has neglected the
case of Mary Jane Veloso,
and that the Philippine government cannot claim this
short-lived victory as its
achievement. The statement
said, “The Aquino government had 5 years – 5 long
years to fight for her, to look
for the real criminals – the
human traffickers and drug
syndicate but no, they sat on
her case until it was nearly
too late to do anything.”
As she was walking towards her execution ground,
the Filipina maid, Veloso was
stopped and granted a temporary reprieve. Those who
believed her innocence see
her as a victim and Migrante
Australia shares this temporary victory with all those
who support the cause. Migrante Australia condemns
death penalty and does not
see it to be the cure for any
offence because it is barbaric
and inhumane, and that it
should be abolished.
Mary Jane Veloso was
caught at the Yogyakarta Airport in April 2010 after she
was found to be carrying 2.6
kilograms of heroin stashed
in her luggage. In Indonesia,
drug smugglers are sentenced
to death by firing squad. Veloso was then sentenced to
death in October 2010.
According to a spokesperson for the Attorney General
of Indonesia, the execution
of Mary Jane was postponed
after the recruiter, Maria
Kristina Sergio, who was
said to have given Veloso the
suitcase containing heroin,
turned herself in to authorities on the afternoon of 28
April. In light of this new
development, Widodo called
an emergency meeting with
his officials to discuss the
matter. Prior to that, Aquino
proposed to the Indonesian
government to turn Veloso
into a state witness to bring
to justice the criminal group
that used her to transport illegal drugs.
According to Migrante
Australia, Mary Jane is just
one of the many migrant
Filipino workers who leave
the country, sacrifice being
away from their families,
just to support them. Oftentimes, these migrant workers
are faced with dangerous
jobs. It is the government’s
responsibility to look into
the cases of the OFWs in jail
and support them to the best
of their ability.
While Mary Jane Veloso is
not yet in the clear, Migrante
Australia’s campaign for her
release continues.
Meanwhile, in a statement
released by Migrante on 1
May 2015 on the occasion of
Labour Day, it joined workers
worldwide in the quest for
peace and justice so that they
can benefit from the wealth
from land and other resources, exercise their rights, and
maximise their potentials.
Migrante deplores the plight
of Filipino workers on temporary visa in Australia who
have been subject of abuse,
such as contract substitution, underpayment of wages,
non-payment of entitlements
overcharging of lodging costs
and other bills, among other
things. Migrante has supported more than 30 of these
Filipino workers.
Editor’s note: The eight
others on death row with
Veloso were Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, Indonesian Zainal
Abidin, Brazilian Rodrigo
Gularte, Nigerians Sylvester
Obiekwe Nwolise, Raheem
Agbaje Salami and Okwudili
Oyatanze, Ghanaian Martin
Anderson. They were executed as scheduled.
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death in Indonesia, get a reprieve.
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9 May
Dance. Mother’s Day Dinner Dance 2015. 6.30pm-12.30am. Grand Star Receptions,
corner Grieve Parade and Dohertys Road, Altona North. Contact Melvin/Frances 0434
232 824, Elaine 0410 746 646, Neds 0409 430 040, Patsy 0412 889 134, Arlene 0407
240 751. Organised by the Ilonggo Association of Victoria Inc.
10 May
Concert. Martin Nievera Tatlong Dekada Australia Tour 2015. 5pm. Robert Blackwood
Hall, Monash University Academy of Performing Arts, Wellington Road, Clayton. Contact Lito 0425 882 309, Rollie 0404 946 079, Josie 0430 387 989, Rom 0433 725
814, Talyer Auto 9318 1687, Ed 0419 209 738, or Ernie 0402 381 350. Organised by
Eventfullrise Production.
16 May
Cruise. In the Navy Cruise Party. 5.30pm. Shed 14, Central Pier. Contact Willy and Joy
de Joya 0400 431 759/0425 863 564, Raffy and Jo Balazo 0425 525 768/0417 585
736, Irene Dagwayan 0434 059 410, Jelen Verceles 0401 935 274, Ronald Flores 0421
969 956, Fred Ursua 0413 992 673, Alex Suaze 0424 131 569.
29 May
Launching. Amigos Para Siempre Volunteering Program. 3pm. The Dove Wellbeing
Centre, 78 Power Road, Doveton. Contact (03) 9701 3421. Organised by the Australian Filipino Community Services.
31 May
Lunch/talk/exhibit. GK Buffet Lunch. 12nn-5pm. St Paul’s Community Centre, 202
Glengala Road, West Sunshine. Contact Marissa 0425 831 673, Patsy 0412 229 134,
Marylou 0408 679 566 or Janine 0431 278 671. Organised by Gawad Kalinga Melbourne.
20 June
Ball. Rio de Janeiro Carnival Charity Ball. 6.30pm-12am. Millennium Reception, 45
Fourth Ave, Sunshine. Contact Terry Kane 0409 675 246, Lina Cubelo 0402 364 975,
Jason Cordi 0451 058 582, Kyra Re 058 033 206.
11 July
Dinner dance. Hats and Gloves. 6pm-12mn. Grand Star Reception, 499 Grieve Parade,
Altona North. Contact Willy Reyes 0412 847 276, Dr Lorie de Leon 8759 3761, Dr. Jojie
Apostol 0416 133 221, Dr. Anne Marie Uy-Kimpang 0412 328 343, or Dr Armando Sta
Ana 0433 135 270. Organised by PAMA.
25 July
Dance. Christmas in July. 6.20pm. Grand Star Reception, 499 Grieve Parade, Altona
North. Contact [email protected], [email protected], 0430 777 104, or
0419 870 747. Organised by Pipeline Ministries.
1 August
Concert. Lea Salonga in Concert. Contact Liz Honey 0412 191 577. Organised by Liz
Honey Promotions and Entertainment.
15 August
Concert. Timeless Pilita Corrales in Melbourne. Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave. Contact
Lulu Lorenzo 0419 366 631, Ed Guevarra 0419 209 738, Chito Javier 0410 061 777,
or Gret Guevarra 0412 052 488. Organised by Oyster Productions.
29 August
Show. Halo Halo Music Festival 2015. Matinee 2-4pm, Gala 6-8pm. Kaleide Theatre,
RMIT University, 360 Swanston Street. Organised by Sandok Production.
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Philippine Independence Day in Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
6 June
117th Philippine Independence Day Ball. 6pm12mn. Grand Star Receptions, Altona North.
Contact Susan Rodriguez 0433 600 658 or Lily
Gillespie 0416 164 903. Organised by the Filipino
Community Council of Victoria Inc and the
Philippine-Australian Foundation Inc.
12 June
Philippine flag raising. 8am. Federation Square,
corner Swanston and Flinders Street. Contact
Consul 0409 164 784. Organised by the Philippine
Consulate of Victoria.
Independence Day Mass. 7pm. St. Brigid’s Church,
378 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North. Contact
Fr Litoy Asis 0404 261 228. Organised by the
Philippine Consulate of Victoria.
Perth, WA
13 June
nce Day
117th Philippine Independence Day Ball. 5.3011.30pm. Macedonian Community Centre, 51
Albert Street, North Perth. Contact Anita 0420
920 525, Sonia 0423 347 042, Rex 0468 711 506
or Basil 0412 468 211. Organised by the Filipino
Australian Multicultural Association (FAMAS).
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12 June
Philippine National Day Ball. 6.30pm. Grand
Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens. Contact Noel Bernardo
0412 922 181, Evelyn Beed 0437 572 636 or Bobby
Lastica 0487 262 441. Organised by the Philippine
Community Council of NSW and the Philippine
Consulate General in Sydney.
13 June
Freedom Ball Gala Dinner and Dance. 6pm. Dooleys
Lidcombe Catholic Club, 24-28 John Street. Contact
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APCO elects new
board members
NSW—In its midterm AGM
held 29 March 2015 at the
KCL Canley Vale coop site,
the Alliance of Philippine
Community Organisations
(APCO) Inc, added four new
directors to replace those who
voluntarily resigned because
of work and family commitments.
The new directors are: Daisy Cumming, Sr Vice President and Directors Victor
Valdez, Rose Lay and Zeny
Piosic.
APCO president, Ruben
Amores, welcomed the new
directors and described them
as “fresh new blood that hopefully will not only strengthen
the support and coordination
of APCO towards the activities of its many organisational
affiliates but also to be trained
through relevant experiences
to take on APCO’s many leadership roles in the near future.
Having such variety of potential top leaders also proves
that APCO has a healthy
supply of bright young leaders
from its very broad membership base.”
APCO and its organisational and individual affiliates
are very actively involved in
local community cultural,
religious, civic and social
welfare activities while the
Board and APCO’s umbrella
leadership are also actively
engaged in the state and multicultural society to be able to
promote Filipino-Australian
community interests.
The APCO Board of Directors and Advisers after the 2015 midterm AGM (seated from left):
Directors Emma Braceros and Amor Ramos, Jr Vice President Cora Perez, founding President and
Adviser Cen Amores, Sr Vice President Daisy Cummings and Treasurer Edna Voros. Standing, from
left: Past president and Adviser Jhun Salazar, Director Victor Valdez (New Director), Mick Miguel,
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PETAWA presents
first Filipino stage
production
Timeless Pilita
in Melbourne
Asia’s Queen of Songs,
Pilita Corrales will once
again amaze us with her
timeless and ageless talent
in singing her iconic songs.
She is a performer through
and through and despite her
age, she still manages to look
young.
Oyster Productions has
chosen Pilita Corrales to
perform in Melbourne in
August because of her charm
and sophistication when she
goes on stage. Pilita is a versatile performer and she has
timeless popularity because
of her wit and her ability to
make people laugh every
time she goes on stage.
“I am sure that Filipinos
and Australians alike would
love to see her perform again
in Melbourne. She is really
a legend,” concert producer
Lulu Lorenzo of Oyster Productions says.
Lulu further invites everyone for a night of entertainment. “I would like to invite
all of you to join Oyster
Productions to have a great
entertainment and enjoyable night with a Filipino
singing icon and legend Ms
Pilita Corrales on the 15th
of August 2015, 7pm at the
Village Green Hotel in Mulgrave, Victoria. She will be
supported by some Filipino
local talents.” These local
talents are Marry Ann van
Der Horst, X-Factor Sensation Lexxy, Filoz Idol finalist
Tru Colours Band, and there
will be a surprise dance performance.
Even at present, whenever
Pilita holds a concert, she
never fails to draw a lot of
crowd, both young and the
young at heart. She has appeared in various TV shows
with popular stars such
as Regine Velasquez, Vice
Ganda, and Sarah Geronimo.
Pilita Corrales has performed with international
artists such as Pat Boone,
Sammy Davis Jr., Julie Andrews, and Frank Sinatra.
She became the first woman to be on the Australian
pop charts with her “Come
Closer to Me.” She is also
the very first Filipino to win
in an international festival at
the 1st Tokyo Music Festival
where she won the Best Performer Award. At one point,
Pilita was also the star of a
Victorian TV circuit. She
Cielo Franklin
remains humble despite her
many successes in life and
that makes people adore
her even more - both in the
entertainment business and
outside of it.
Tickets prices are at $79
and $69. For ticket and sponsorship enquiries, contact
Lulu Lorenzo 0419 366 631,
Ed Guevarra 0419 209 738,
Chito Javier 0410 061 777, or
Gret Guevarra 0412 052 488.
The Philippine Educational Theatre Artists of WA
or PETAWA presented its
first ever theatrical show
“Life with Mamay” last 18
April. “Life with Mamay”
(Dementia Carer Chronicles)
is a poignant theatrical presentation which diarised the
Dementia Carer’s experiences
in dealing with this mental
illness. Written and directed
by Nitoy Chan Jr., it is a compilation of autobiographical
anecdotes which portray humour despite the adversities
brought about by dementia.
Conchita Bloubin played the
role of Mamay while Benny
narrated and played himself. Cielo Franklin played the
Filipino interpreter and also
Nene, in a flashback scene
as Mamay’s older cousin.
Cielo Divina played the doctor and Cecile Orchard as the
nurse. It was presented in a
chamber style theatre where
it used a maximal amount of
the work’s original text and
often minimal and suggestive
settings. The show received
great reviews. Dante Maribbay, President of FCCWA said
that it was wonderful. “It was
an acclaimed presentation”
according to Mr. George Vail
Kabristante, a fellow artist.
Mr. Roy Nicomedes said “My
Mum and I really enjoyed the
night. And to ever gorgeous
Isabel Granada!!! Well done
guys!!!” Some people couldn’t
help but be moved and shed
some tears. They felt the
sincerity and honesty of the
play as well as the excellent
acting of Benny. The play was followed by a
very intimate show with the
popular Miss Isabel Granada,
who wore a stunning emerald
gown by Helen Shaw. She
sang old and new, English
and Tagalog songs that entertained the whole crowd. At
the end, she happily signed
her music CDs and posed
for pictures with the public. Isabel had another mini show
and a meet and greet the next
day at Manila Restaurant. Again, she gave an excellent
performance and even sang
“The Prayer” with local talent,
June Oronce. Aside from her
beauty and talent, she’s very
accommodating and patient
with everyone, that’s why she
captured all our hearts.
Isabel Granada
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Four weeks until lights on at vivid Sydney
New programming announced for light, music and ideas
The countdown is on
with only four weeks until
Vivid Sydney, the world’s
largest festival of light, music and ideas, returns with
its biggest and most interactive program ever and new
programming announced
today.
NSW Minister for Trade,
Tourism and Major Events
Stuart Ayres said, “In four
weeks from now, Sydney’s
streets will be filled with
colour as visitors from
across the globe celebrate
Vivid Sydney, our worldrenowned festival of light,
music and ideas.”
“Vivid Sydney is firmly
established as a must-see
global event, attracting 1.43
million attendees and adding $41 million to our State’s
visitor economy in 2014.
“This year’s festival continues to expand and attract
the world’s leading artists
and creatives, adding to an
already impressive program.
With 60 light installations,
new precincts to explore,
more ideas seminars and an
expanded music offering,
there’s something new to
see every night during Vivid
Sydney and I encourage everyone to start planning their
trip,” Mr Ayres said.
Destination NSW Chief
Executive Officer Sandra
Chipchase said, “Illuminated by our spectacular Vivid
Sydney festival, Sydney
truly comes alive during
winter. As Vivid Sydney
expands, sending its creative
energy across the city, it’s the
perfect time to explore and
discover Sydney’s wonderful restaurants, small bars
and fantastic shopping. In
fact there’s so much to see
and do, I encourage everyone to plan an extended
break in the harbour city.”
In new Vivid Sydney programming at Darling Harbour, Sydney’s electronic
music gurus The Presets,
have created three bespoke
dj sets that will provide an
exciting soundtrack for the
Vivid Laser-Fountain Water
Theatre, a choreographed
audio visual symphony featuring fountain jets and spirals, colour lighting, rainbow
lasers and dancing flames. A
spectacular fireworks show
will also be presented at Darling Harbour each evening
during Vivid Sydney.
A new interactive digital
fireworks display, Pyrmont
Pyro, is an exciting addition
to the interactive offerings
at the Vivid Sydney Game
Zone at Pyrmont & The
Star. In a Vivid Sydney first,
visitors to Pyrmont Bay Park,
will take control of the digital fireworks via the beat of
glowing drum strokes that
will transform both the projection and sound display.
New inclusions to the
Vivid Music program include three weekends of
performances at Spice Cellar at ËrsknvL. Ensconced
underground in the iconic
Imperial Hotel, this clubbing institution will feature
performances from the likes
of Cassian, Andras Fox and
Kyle Hall.
A celebration of all things
90’s will be held at Goodgod
Small Club. Aptly-named
the Rhythm Of The Night,
the themed evening will feature a reunion of 90’s Australian hit-makers Swoop.
Families will be captivated
by the aquatic wonderland
at new Vivid Sydney precinct Chatswood, where the
story of The Nautilus and the
Sea will be showcased. Projected onto the façade of The
Concourse, audiences will
join Norbert the Nautilus
as he embarks on a journey
through the vast ocean and
a reef teeming with life, as
he searches for a new home.
Norbert, Lieutenant Angler and other characters
from the animation also
come to life in grand installations on the journey from
Chatswood Interchange to
Chatswood Mall, where an
immersive Flowing River of
Light, Jellyfish Chandeliers
and Aquarium await.
The bustling metropolis
of Central Park will also
make its Vivid Sydney debut this year, presenting
Streets Ahead, a celebration
of the world of street culture featuring spectacular
projections from renowned
contemporary urban artists
Reko Rennie and Beastman,
a three-day international
trade show featuring local
streetwear and art exhibitions, and silent discos every
Friday and Saturday night
from 5.30pm – 9.30pm.
In addition to the lights
and sounds, Vivid Sydney
at Central Park will host
night markets including
stalls from the likes of Din
Tai Fung, Ippudo and Anita
Gelato, and an interactive
Paint-A-Thon giving visitors
the opportunity to contribute to a giant interactive
artwork.
Expanding on the nexus
between creative culture
and commerce, The Future
of Work is an innovative
new one-day event to be
held as part of the Vivid
Ideas program at Vivid Sydney, exploring the many
ways the nature of careers
are changing and how Australia compares on the world
stage. Presented in partnership with the Centre for
Workplace Leadership, The
Future of Work will be hosted at Google’s innovative
waterfront headquarters in
Sydney’s Pyrmont on Thursday, 4 June and will draw on
the methods and approaches
of design innovators and
technology entrepreneurs,
to help business leaders
shape their workforces and
workplaces for the future.
Owned and managed by
the NSW Government’s
tourism and major events
agency Destination NSW,
Vivid Sydney is set to once
again transform the city
into a colourful canvas of
light, music and ideas for
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8 June.
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Cebuano Association marks second year
The Cebuano Association
of Australia celebrated its
second anniversary with a
festivity called Wild Wild
West Mexican Style last 18
April 2015.
Present were the officers
and committees of the organisation including major
sponsors and representatives from other groups and
organisations. Inaugural
president and advisor Alex
Sy was also present at the
event. Current Cebuano Presid en t Boy L a wa , i n h i s
speech, expressed, Cebuanos should and will unite
setting aside differences for
a common good. This time
I am asking all Cebuanos to
stand up and be counted in
all our endeavours. Speak
up in solving relevant issues.”
Some of the issues that
Lawa was referring to included the two calamities
that befell the Philippines:
the Bohol earthquake and
the supertyphoon Haiyan
that hit Tacloban, Cebu, and
other provinces in the Visayas region. Lawa thanked
Sy and the committees that
spearheaded the relief distribution.
Another issue that he was
referring to in his speech is
the Mamasapano Tragedy
that killed 44 SAF troopers
of the Philippine National
Police. Two of the slain
officers hailed from Cebu.
With this, Lawa added that
the organisation would be
collecting donation for the
families of the fallen heroes
from Cebu. “The Cebuano
Association of Australia is
a not for profit organisation
and was created in the name
of charity. Henceforth, we
are spearheading a donation starting tonight until
December for the families
of the two fallen heroes SAF
officers from Cebu. Please
give for a cause,” he said.
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The chatters in the market
The Inner
Game
Mervin Medel
THAD MANGALINO
Gaining momentum
I was listening to a podcast
while I was on my morning
run. The podcaster relayed
a story about this young
gentleman who approached
legendary comedian Jerry
Seinfeld and asked him his
secret on how to become a
great stand-up comedian.
According to the podcaster,
Jerry paused and looked at
the man straight in the eye
and said the following. “I
bought myself a wall calendar, and my aim was to mark
the dates with an “X” on the
days I wrote a joke. My goal
was to write at least one joke
a day.”
Jerry has hit a great point
with that answer, and it is
a key factor in Jerry’s success that transformed Seinfeld from a comedian doing
“open nights” to having his
own successful TV sitcom.
The process of gaining momentum is hard; the good
news is all you need to do
is start. One of the obstacles
that people face in obtaining
their goals/success is the
way life throws curve balls
and tries to distract them
from completing the goal.
I can tell it from my own
experience. One of my goals
is to read (and hopefully
understand) the Holy Bible
from Genesis to Revelation.
My stumbling block was I
suddenly got things that pop
up and require my attention
(I don’t know if that has happened to you?) So it takes me
a while to get back in studying the Word. When I heard
Jerry’s strategy, I was on it
like Eve to that forbidden
fruit; I applied it in all of my
daily activities. I modified
my wall planner and beside
it wrote down the tasks I
want to gain mastery on, i.e.,
my daily Bible reading, and
my daily workouts. I set a
goal to not have a blank “X”
on my calendar. So far I have
only missed a few days, but
what I did when I missed a
day was start over the next
day with the intention of
beating the current streak.
How does this apply to
you? Remember that goal
you wrote for 2015? Remember we are already half
way through the year and
by adapting this strategy,
it will not only gain you
momentum; it will add new
positive habits and get you
closer to achieving the goals
you set. It is that simple. All
you need to do is take the
step and start.
Until next time, Stay FOCUSED!
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Those who invest only
when commentators are
upbeat end up paying a
heavy price for meaningless
reassurance. - Warren Buffett, who became a billionaire through stock market
investing
A few years back, I used
to visit the Philippine Stock
Exchange library, which
was then located in Ortigas.
I was a newbie that time and
I had library-mates, for there
were also frequents there.
I sometimes would have
a chitchat with them about
the market and share what
stocks we held. One time I
shared mine and told them
I have MPI (Metro Pacific
Investment) and PNB (Philippine National Bank).
One of the guys told me,
“mahina na ngayon si MVP
(Manny V. Pangilinan),
(MVP is not doing well
anymore).”
When I checked my
stocks, indeed MPI was
not moving. I thought, my
library-mate was probably
right. I listened to him. I
sold my shares. The next
thing I know, MPI’s shares
began to climb. Urrrgghhh.
Talking about listening to
others’ opinion.
The same thing also happened to my PNB shares.
My point is, once you’re
in the stock market, you will
hear a lot of noise. And if
you listen to them, you’ll be
in trouble financially.
I must admit though that
it is probably human instinct to listen to rumours
for a quick profit (or avoid
immediate losses). Just the
thought of quick profit compels investors to try it. Even
the so-called analysts and
advisers are into it.
But one author, however,
cautions us that there are
actually many analysts now
who do not analyse businesses. They rather engage
in guesswork of future stock
prices.
You will notice that the
market now is rising. The
PSEi just reached the peak
of 8,127.48 points on 10
April. And most advisers
now are happy and urging
people to get in so they can
ride on the waves of surging
stocks. It’s like you’re missing something big if you
don’t participate in it.
But here’s the thing: you
will pay the price for listening to rumours.
Many have already lost
money, instead of pocketing
more, simply because they
minded rumours than did
their assignment. Remember that chatters are distractions. Tips are unfounded.
And this happens especially
to penny stocks.
It’s like gambling
If you put your money in
the stock market based on
tips and rumours, it’s not
anymore investing but gambling.
If you hear lines like
“Php5 daw ang presyo nyan
(it is rumoured that its price
is Php5),” know that it’s just
a chatter. Such claim is most
of the time baseless and
unsupported by facts.
And the funny thing is
that the people who usually
spread this kind of line are
brokers whose objective is
to have more commission;
or traders who are ready to
dump their shares when its
price starts to climb.
When you listen and act
to these chatters in the stock
market, don’t expect a result
that’s different from buying
lotto tickets. Your chance
will be very slim.
One time, a friend of mine
called his broker and the
latter gave him a tip about a
certain company. He bought
its shares, but only to find
out later that the tip was
untrue. The worse is, my
friend told someone to buy
also shares of the said stock.
They are not anymore in
good terms since then.
Warren reminds us that
“Brokers don’t get paid to
tell you to do nothing; they
earn a living by promoting
activity.” Be careful then
who you listen to.
So, ignore the noise. If
you keep on listening to
rumours and tips, it will
prompt you to trade more
causing you to pay more
broker’s commissions and
taxes. In the end, you earn
less and your broker earns
more.
Do your homework. Put
your money only in big and
profitable businesses which
you are familiar with.
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FASX Season 2
A grand finale indeed!
Natasha Angeliski,
winner of FASX Season 2
Photos by Reniel Torres
What makes
an FASX
extravaganza?
47 performers
41 models
26 hair and
make up
artists
CJ Tamale
The filming of FASX Season 2 Grand Finale was held
on 1 May at the historic Melbourne Town Hall. Attended by more than 300 people,
the two-hour show featured
FASX girls from Season 1
and Season 2, models from
Mint Management Agency
and SAEJ models. Entertainers included Pauline Edraline, Marcvs, Leegit, Busy
Kingdom, Provokativ Dance
Crew and Urban Force.
Hosted by Carlo “CashMoney” Cannon and Julia Vogl, the Grand Finale
showcased clothes by Vicoola, SAEJ Designs, Aron
Designs, Exclusive and
Deluxious and RMATTA
Couture.
Natasha Angeliski, a 26year old real estate agent,
was crowned winner. Angeliski’s prizes include a
return ticket to the Philippines courtesy of Philippine
Tours, a 12-month contract
with Elite Society Manage-
ment, gift voucher from Vicoola, titles as AECC Global
Ambassador and Project 628
Ambassadors. She will be a
co-host of a show in Foxtel
produced by Project 628 and
will co-host the Miss Latina
Australia Pageant.
FASX is a reality show
about young Filipina-Australians competing on various modelling challenges
and is on every Saturday
at C31 (Digital 44) at 8:30
pm. The show is produced
by Tristan Manas of Project
628.
The Event was supported by the City of Melbourne, C31 Melbourne,
AECC Global, Elite Society
Management, Mint Society
Management, SK Management, Australian College
of Hair Design and Beauty,
Vau Beauty Australia, Oyster Production, Liz Honey production, Event Full
Rise, Talyer Auto, SMDC,
GDZHTM, 92.3 FM 3ZZZ,
The Philippine Times and
EMG Cargo Services.
23 film and
backstage
crew
6 designers
6 ushers
3 model
and artist
management
agencies
2 DJ’s
1 historic
Melbourne
landmark
Rowville Tennis Club hosts tennis invitational
Sydney PATAS travelled to
Melbourne last 3-6 April for
an Exhibition Social Tennis
Challenge. The opposing
team was Great Visayans
Group – Rowville Tennis
Club, headed by Jongjong
Ciar, Doctor Ernie and Nokie
Lontayao.
The event (with the help of
the beautiful sunny weather)
was very successful, with a
very friendly atmosphere full
of camaraderie between the
two sides. The feast was also
delicious on Good Friday’s
welcome party; the Extra-dry
supplied by Dr Ernie, and the
Pinoy’s specialty lechon on
Sunday.
Despite the results, the social matches were immensely
fun and entertaining
The results overall were
as follows: The Visitors PATAS = 19 Sets (9 Sets in
Singles and 10 in Doubles);
The Host – Rowville = 8 Sets
(4 Sets in Singles and 4 in
Doubles)
Rowville Tennis Club was
represented by Jongjong
Ciar, Nokie Lontayao, Bobby
dela Fuente, Oscar Abangan,
Red Vega, Gerry Ybanez,
Albert, Jun Daven, Jun T.,
Mar Jalop, Giovanni, Ramie,
Harry, Michael, Eldie, Nono,
Ken, Vani, and Doctor Ernie.
Meanwhile, Sydney Patas
was represented by Roger
Oponda, Willie Jauco, Tito
Lintag, Aaron Capala, Lawrence dela Cruz, Vouen Ny,
Conrad Carpo, Manding
Castro, Dario Tena, Ruben
delos Santos, Eric Glena and
Karthik Balaraman.
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Email: michael_venezuela@yahoo.
com.au
Registered tax agent. Qualified Accountant – CPA Australia
Phone : (03) 97997624
Dausan
(03) 97042876
International
Mob : 0490 065 745
Freight
Contact : John / Ramon
Forwarder
WESTSIDE HONDA
Contact: Frankie Pastrana, Jr.
2–6 Heaths Road, Hoppers
Crossing Vic 3029
Mobile 0422 536 007
Computer Services
Fast, Reliable, Dedicated Doorto Door
Balikbayan Boxes to Philippines
Servicing Filipino community for more
than 20 years.
Driving Schools
Contact: MELVIN / LALAINE
Phone
Mobile
(03) 9799 7386
0455 277 793
0458 464 640 RED Driving Academy
Email: [email protected]
Social ballroom dance instructor /
choreographer / disc jockey
Grocery Stores
Wester
CompTIA A+Certified Professional IT
Technician, Microsoft Certified System
Engineer. Computer expert for all your
computer problems. Services: Virus/
Spyware Removal, Hardware Upragrades, Data Recovery-Internet Security,
Build Computer According to your Specification, All you computer needs.
W
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Email: [email protected]
Door-to-door Money Remittance – Sea
Cargo / Phone Cards / Cosmetics /
Aloe Vera Products
Contact: CRISTINE OR
LORETTA
440 Sydney Road,
Brunswick Vic 3056
Phone (03) 9404 5584
Mobile 0424 963 870
Filipino-Asian products – dry and frozen / take-away food / prepaid phone
cards/ DOOR-TO-DOOR BOXES AND
MONEY REMITTANCE
Melly’s Asian
Groceries
Contact: Melly
Shop 43, Hampton Park
Shopping Square,
Somerville Road,
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
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
Money Remittance, Sea cargo Services, Filipino Movies VHS/VCD Hire,
VCD Karaoke Hire/Sales, Phonecards.
FOOTSCRAY
Contact: Vivian
Shop 14, 119 Hopkins St,
Footscray, VIC 3011
(Leeds St entrance)
Phone (03) 9689 7237 QUIAPO AUSTRALASIA
Fax
(03) 9689 3800 PTY LTD
Mobile 0423 224 224 168 Churchill Avenue,
Welars Express Money Remittance /
Door-to-door Cargo / Prepaid Phonecards / DVD Movies for sale.
SELLING FILIPINO AND ASIAN
PRODUCTS
Balikbayan Boxes. Air/sea cargo and
money remittance.
Filipino bread and pastries.
FREE PARKING IN FRONT AND AT
THE BACK.
Braybrook, Vic 3019
Contact: Lita / Bong
Phone (03) 9311 0992
Fax
(03) 9311 4876
Wholesaler / Retailer / Importer of
Philippine Food Products / Money Remittance / Door-to-Door Cargo / Selling
Orocon plastic containers / Others
ManileÑa Filipino
Asian Grocery
Contact: Shirley Rivera
391 Chandler Road,
Keysborough, Vic 3173
Phone (03) 9798 5389 RIA FILIPINO
Mobile 0419 674 339 GROCERIES
Email: [email protected]
Door-to-door cargo/money remittance/phonecards/bags/shoes/
clothes/wide range of Asian products.
Contact: RIA AND JUN
Shop 6 , Victoria Square
Elaine Street, St. Albans
VIC 3021
Ph/Fax (03) 9367 2557
Ria 0431 087 528
Jun 0433 800 454
Masagana
Filipino Asian
Groceries
Contact: Terry or Boy
Shop 12 / 159 Boronia Rd
Boronia, VIC 3155
Dandenong Branch:
Dandenong
Hub, Shop 15b,
15-23 Langhorne Street
Dandenong Vic 3175
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.
SARI-SARI filipino
& asian groceries
GRAECION FILIPINO
26A Webb Street Narre
AND ASIAN
Warren, VIC 3805
Phone
(03)
9762
2123
GROCERIES
Phone (03) 9796 0880
(03)
8774
0043
Contact: Cion or Graeme
56 Spring Square, Hallam
Vic 3803
Ph/Fax (03) 9796 4289
Mobile 0416 140 705
Contact: Dr. Nenita
Evangelista-Lalin
R.M.M. DRIVING
SCHOOL
204-206 Station Road Deer
Park, VIC 3023
Gov’t Accredited Cert. III & IV
Submit an article
Contact: EMY TOLENTINO
SHOP 16, Stables Shopping
Centre, 314-360 Childs
Road, Mill Park, VIC 3082
Phone (03) 9974 2795
Mobile 0430 387 989 Ph/Fax (03) 9799 2565
Phone: (03) 9381 0433
Mobile 0433 722 323
Care Pty. Ltd.
Email [email protected]
Contact: Josie Sotelo
Shop 3, 167/179 Shaws
Road
Werribee, VIC 3030
Contact: Jovita Stevens
35 Michel Street,
Shepparton, Vic 3630
Female Instructor
Auto / Manual
WESTERN SUBURBS
packages available
ntal Care
n
De
KABSAT VARIETY
STORE
GROCERIES
Contact: Rachael
Cora
0433 801 532
Joyce
0433 776 720
G’S IT COMPUTER
Landline 03 9361 2401
2007
REPAIRS
Phone (03) 9361 2401 Contact: Gerardo Visperas
Western Dental
Mobile 0433 776 720
Mobile 0433 655 193
We make Filipino bread, hopia, siopao,
Advertise in
this section
(03) 9369 4324
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.lizhoney.com
Liz Honey Promotions & Entertainment
– giving opportunities to young people.
Email: reddrivingacademy@gmail. com
Dentists
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
MELIAN’S SARISARI STORE
Ph/Fax (03) 9367 7438
Mobile 0412 191 577 MANILA IN
Phone (03) 5831 6586
Fax
(03) 5821 1004
Mobile 0439 632 949
MDIEZ SOUND N
MOTION
JASMINE’S BREAD
AND CAKES
special ensaymada, pandesal and
many more. We also accept made-toorder cakes for all occasions.
Contact: Liz or Mike
16 Marriot Road, Keilor
Downs, Vic 3038
Reverse Cargo – Phils to Aust
Phone
(03) 9799 7624
Relocation / Lipat bahay
(03)
9704
2876
Parcel, Large
Cargo
- Worldwide
Mobile 0490 065 745 ASIAN-OZ
Ltd
Phone
Mobile
INTERNATIONAL
Pty
Contact: Michael
Venezuela CPA
PO Box 2949, Rowvillle,
VIC 3178
DAUSAN
Sea freight / Air Freight / Money Remittance Services.
Contact: Cora or Joyce
19 Chiswick Crescent
Derrimut, VIC 3030
MLV ACCOUNTING
Door-to-Door Sea
&/or Air Freight
Services
Liz Honey
Promotions &
Entertainment
CHELZEL’S
FILIPINO VARIETY
Phone 1800 522 0000 STORE
Email: [email protected]
SPECIALISES IN NEW AND USED
CARS. FINANCE AVAILABLE.
Ph/Fax (03) 9789 9119
Mobile 0438 789 911
We sell all sorts and sizes of mattresses
and furnitures at discount and factory
prices. Friendly service.
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall
Vic 3023
Email: service@talyerauto.
com
Website: www.talyerauto.
com
Highly qualified mechanics with over
20 years of experience.All minor and
major car service.Batteries, tyres, car
parts and accessories.
Entertainment
Services
Phone (03) 9481 2628
Vicky 0425 804 948
Chris 0430 105 295
LBC HARI NG
PADALA
Ph: (03) 9318 1687
Mabag
Accounting
and Taxation
Services
MELBOURNE
BEDDINGS AND
FURNITURES
Email: frank@universalpower.
com.au
Web: www.universalpower.com.au
New Homes / Extensions / Renovations
/ Service Breakdowns /
Safety Switches / Switchboard
changeovers / Security Cameras and
Home Alarms
Contact:
John/Arlene
Door to Door
to Phils. Air & Sea
L&J Mobile Disco
Contact: Stella Plotek
Shop 121, Footscray
Market, Hopkins Street
Footscray, VIC
Phone (03) 9311 5901 Phone (03) 9689 0188
BIGGEST Filipino Discount Store
Mobile 0414 344 969 The
in the Western Suburbs since 1977.
Contact: Bill/Chris/Vicky
Shops 61 and 68,
Footscray Market
Hopkins Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
Contact: Peter/Carina/Alex
123 Lower Dandenong
RoadMentone, Vic 3194
Special pandesal, ensaymada, Spanish bread-ube, etc./special longganisa
- tocino/Filipino culinary dishes - catering/Asian groceries/delivery
Contact: Frank and Chris
1 Elva Court, Braybrook
VIC 3012
Mobile 0415 199 898
Email: chemixtrymobile@yahoo.
com.au or pinoydjmelbourne@
yahoo.com.au.
Affordable DJ hire in Melbourne!
Chemixtry Mobile provides music,
lighting and projection equipment
with affordable DJ hire. It specialises
in birthdays, weddings, christenings,
dinner dances and other parties.
UNIVERSAL POWER INDAY FILIPINO
ASIAN STORE
SERVICES PTY. LTD.
R.E.C. 19845
Phone (03) 9311 1096 CHEMIXTRY MOBILE
Phone 0414 528 983 Contact: DJ Dan
Phone (03) 9748 2740
Fax (03) 9748 9193
JOLLY B’S BAKERY
Mobile 0433 854 650
Binghay & Co P/L
Email: [email protected]
Discount Beds &
Furniture
Contact: Julie or Vince
178 Churchill Avenue,
Braybrook, VIC 3019
MY JOB IS YOUR
ACCOUNTS
Electrical
Contractors
If you need fillings, tooth extractions,
dentures, teeth cleaning, teeth whitening.
masarap bakery
and asian
grocery
BALIKBAYAN
ACCOMMODATION
Phone (03) 9361 2166
(03) 9363 7772
Fax
(03) 9363 7872
Mobile 0403 717 820
Contact: Rowen Maranan
P.O. Box 1055, Preston, VIC
3072
Phone (03) 9449 5779
Mobile 0414 959 224
Email: [email protected]
Magnolia Ice Cream Outlet/Door to
door money transfer
Air/sea cargo/ Prepaid phonecards/
Filipino movies for hire.
OPEN 7 DAYS. CLOSED ON ALL
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
TRADING HOURS:
MON TO FRI: 10:30 AM TO 6 PM
SAT: 10AM TO 6 PM
SUN: 11 AM TO 5 PM
Mobile
0413 844 146 Fax (03) 9703 1621
Mobile 0430 207899
Email: [email protected]
Large range of Filipino - Asian goods
and seafoods. Door-to-door Cargo and
Money Remittance. Prepaid Phonecards. Under new management.
Email: [email protected]
International Money Transfer Agent.
Business hours: Mon.-Sat.:
10:30am-6:30pm; Sunday:
11am-5pm
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Groceries and
Take-away Foods
Philippine Gov’t
Offices
PHILIPPINE
EMBASSY
H.E. Belen Anota,
Ambassador
P.O. Box 3297, Manuka
Canberra, ACT 2603
HAPPY HUT PTY LTD
Contact: Ligaya Binuya –
0405 101 320
Email: [email protected]
PHILIPPINE
0433 917 511 Consulate (NSW)
Phone (03) 8390 4212 Level 1, Philippine Center,
(near Brimbank Central Shopping
Centre)
Fish & Chips, take-away food, Filipino
and Asian Grocery, Phone recharge,
phonecards.
Immigration
Agents
SEEK MIGRATION
-MARN 1172914
Geelong, VIC
Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Contact: Aspie Burns
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Phone (02) 9262 7377
Fax
(02) 9262 7355
Mobile 0415 426 400
Melbourne, 855 Khz AM
Website: www.seekmigration.com.au
Get the right advice. Your success is
our success.
PLEASE CONTACT US NOW!!
Mr. Alan Grummitt
Phone 0408 766 890
Fax (03) 9663 2874
WOWFM - Sydney
Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm
Web: www.wr.com.au/bjs/wow.htm
Real Estate
Atlas Property
Investment
Services (APIS)
Albert Sy
Email address:
[email protected]
“Future-Proof Your Tomorrow, Today”
Phone (03) 9314 0858
Mobile 0434 143 129
0401 209 540
The Original and the One and only
LECHON CEBU in MELBOURNE
Proven Delicious….Once tasted,
always wanted!
Ito lang ang tunay na malasa at totoong
LECHON CEBU….PIT SENYOR!
Money Remittance
&/or Freight
Services
Phil Dept of
tourism
Contact: Sonny Castillo,
Sales Manager
Point Cook, Vic 3030
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.tourism.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE TRADE
AND INVESTMENT
CENTER
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Printers &
Graphic Designers
REMAX PROPERTY
SPECIALISTS
Contact: Ben Respicio
Director/CEA REIV
Mobile
0412 335 077
Email: [email protected]
Restaurants,
Take-away Shops
and Grocery Stores
Contact: Narcisa Mcleavy
Shop 251, Footscray
Market, Vic 3011
0401 027 683
PHILIPPINE
LANGUAGE
INSTITUTE
1/28 Pickett Street
Footscray VIC 3011
Contact: George
Specialising in digital photography,
design of business forms, logos,
booklets, souvenir programmes,
magazines, flyers, etc.
Radio Stations
Shop 5/550 Mahoneys Rd,
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
Sonia Santos, Treasurer
- 0421 303 264
Phone (03) 5257 1921 11 Hunter Ave,
“We welcome everyone to join our
organisation.”
filipino
australian
foundation of
qld
FILIPIno
community
coordinating
council of qld
Phone (07) 3808 7804
The club holds its annual event every
Melbourne Cup Day eve.
Mondays 11.00 AM to 12.00PM
Phone
Lillian Oliver Gorordo,
Secretary 0406 607 848
Jerry 0427 819 161
Lydia 0424 361 948
The Association continues to grow
since 2001. Main projects: Quest
for Miss Austral-asia and the Filipino
Fiesta in Gippsland
Sponsors: La Trobe City Council,
Multi-cultural Affairs and Citizenship,
Western Union, Western Travel and J
& J Express.
Contact: Terry Apines
18 Claude Avenue,
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
Emergency
Relief Fund for
Philippines
Roy Carbungco, President
JASMINE’S CAFÉ
AND RESTAURANT
Contact: Cora or Bless
Shop 2 / 85 Mt. Derrimut
Road, Deer Park Vic
Phone (03) 8358 4834
Ilonggo
Association of
Victoria Inc.
0411 145 776
0418 543 737
Michael Wright, Secretary,
Calendar of Events and Disaster
Preparedness
Annual Fundraising Event, Month
of April
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
in
FULL COLOUR
Keilor Shopping Centre
Shop 56, 80 Taylors
Road Keilor Downs,
VIC 3038
Contact: Theresa (Tek)
Macawili
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after
Page
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
Pakenham, VIC
Mobile 0415 835 863
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our Expert Travel Consultants for all
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Melbourne
International
Travel & Tour
Address:
Level 1, 20 The Mall,
Heidelberg West
Victoria 3081
Phone No. (03) 9988-5099
Website: www.melbourneinternationaltravel.com
Email address: [email protected]
Specializing in:
•ticketing
•tours
•hotel accommodation
better than any internet deals
Email: [email protected]
Can take jobs on your renovation
needs – tiling, painting, installation of
vanities, decking, flooring
philippine tours
Contact: Melvin Espiga –
President
C/- 10 Clues Crt., Sunshine
West, Vic 3020
A philippine tours
Contact: Aleli, Jennifer,
Chris, Ester, Grace, or
Geraldine
225 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West, VIC 3055
Contact: CHERYWIN
NEILSON, Travel
Consultant, ICCA
Accredited Cruise
Consultant
225 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West, VIC 3055
Phone (03)8361 8606
Phone (03) 9384 1844
Mobile 0416 027 922 Phone (03) 9384 1844 Mobile 0430 956 306
Website: philippinetours.com.au
Our next project is to build a multi0413 455 918 Over 30 years of service to the Filipinopurpose hall in Bacolod through Chris Gawad Kalinga.
Ester
0431 821 885 Australian community. Maasahan at
Geraldine 0412 663 699 mapagkakatiwalaan.
Jennifer 0422 404 271
Joy 0430 395 157
Website: philippinetours.com.au
Over 30 years of service to the FilipinoAustralian community. Maaasahan at
mapagkakatiwalaan.
Deer Park
Travel
KALIWAT
BOL-ANON SA
AUSTRALIA INC.
(KABAI)
MINA PRECILLA
Mob: 0415 661 665
WESTERN TRAVEL
Deer Park travel Deer Park
Contact: Rowella Dango
– President, Laura
Abejaron – Secretary,
Chona Lim - PRO
Services offered: take-away Filipino
cuisine, Filipino groceries, money
remittance, door-to-door boxes,
calling cards.
Times
Travel Agents &/or
Travel Tours
Mobile 0413 844 146
We raise funds to support our projects
in Capiz.
Philippine
T:
(03) 9310 8855
Mob 0488 313 288
F:(03) 9310 8866
SHARE-ME-A DREAM E: theresa.keilor@
helloworld.com.au
BISAYAN
COMMUNITY CLUB Website: helloworld.
com.au
Trade Services –
“As the umbrella body, we look after
the welfare of the Fil-Aussie communities in Victoria.”
Contact person: Lovernie
Unit 27, No. 11 Bryants
Road, Dandenong VIC
3175
RoxburghPark,VIC 3064
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.
Filipino
Community
council of
Victoria inc.
(fccvi)
GO TRAVEL
Phone (03) 9305 1426 helloworld
Fax (03) 9305 1425 Keilor- ONE STOP
Mobile 0411 145 776 TRAVEL SHOP
Email: [email protected]
OF VICTORIA INC.
Contact: Orly Vargas
GPO Box 2745, Brisbane,
QLD 4001
Contact: Jerry or Lydia
86 Vary Street, Morwell,
VIC 3840
Phone (03) 9359 0802
Mobile 0409 092 556
Phone (03) 9415 1923
(03) 9415 1926
Email: [email protected]
Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 4:00PM,
Fridays 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, Sundays
11:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight
Social Organisations
CIRCULO
CAPIZENO OF
MELBOURNE
FILCOM
PUBLISHING P/L
Hotline 1800 522 0000 CPCA radio
Phone (03) 8348 5766 program
Mobile 0414 748 427 Melbourne, 3SER 97.7 FM
Web: www.lbcexpress.com
Catering/Take-away food/Door-to-door
Cargo & Money Remittance/Phone
Cards Available.
PampangueÑo
Club of
Melbourne
Victoria
Contact: Bernadette Miranda,
President-0424 050 134
ASSOCIATION
OF FILIPINOS &
AUSTRALIANS IN
GIPPSLAND
Phone (02) 9283 0711
Fax (02) 9283 0755
Melbourne, VIC
Contact: Chito Javier
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall,
VIC 3023
Contact: Barry Buckle,
President
D.W. Hope Centre, The
Boulevard, Norlane,
VIC 3214
Phone (03) 8390 1346 Contact: Mauro Somodio
(03) 8358 5600 PO Box 2424, Chirmside,
QLD 4032
(03) 9731 7140
Mobile 0425 842 883 Phone (07) 3216 9808
praisal. CALL ME NOW!
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27-33 Wentworth
Avenue, Sydney, NSW
2000
3zzz 92.3 fm
LBC Money
remittance
Contact: Jocelyn / Ding
Shop 21-23/100 Furlong
Road, Cairnlea Shopping
Centre, Cairnlea, Vic 3023
Shop 5/49 Synnot Street,
Werribee, VIC 3030
FILIPINO AUSTRALIAN
FRIENDSHIP
ASSOCIATION OF
GEELONG INC.
Schools - Language
&/or Special Courses
Phone (03) 9313 7456 Mobile 0411 566 885 Claire’s Food
1800 988 185 Email: [email protected]
House
Mobile 0422 322 246 Website: ggoryopictures.com
Contact: Claire or Mary
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.globalcashremit.com.au
MONEY REMITTANCE AND MONEY
EXCHANGE.. LOW IN FEES, HIGH
IN RATES!!!
SEND MONEY TO LOVED ONES IN
MINUTES. VISIT US, CALL OR SEND
MONEY ONLINE!!
Shop 5/49 Synnot Street
Werribee Vic 3030
Ph: (03) 9371 7140
The
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House
Mr Paul J. Green, Honorary Mobile: 0419 330 801 (03) 9687 9626 Contact: Perla Luetic
Consul General
Email: [email protected]
Maintenance
Mobile 0413 383 648 93 Cowper Street,
Web: rh.com.au/pointcook
GPO Box 1231 M, Hobart,
0466 422 047
Footscray, VIC 3011
Thinking of Selling, Buying or Leasing TAS 7000
HANDY EDI
Filipino & Visayan Languages, AffordPhone (03) 6230 4000 your property?
Phone (03) 9687 9011 Contact: EDISON LINTAG
able
fees.
SUNDAY
CLASSES.
Allow me to help you first with an
Fax (03) 6231 1986 Obligation Free Market & Rental ApFax (03) 9687 9120 8 Catherine Place
Website: fccvi.org.au
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Bryant or Josie
Shop 4, 1-3 Princess Street
St. Albans VIC 3021
KABAYAN FILIPINO
RESTAURANT AND
ASIAN GROCERY
Cairnlea Town Centre, Shop 21-23
100 Furlong Rd, Cairnlea Vic 3023
Restaurant: (03) 8390 1346
Groceries: (03) 8358 5600
Specialising in Filipino Dishes – puto,
dinuguan, lumpia, turon, palabok,
kare-kare at iba pa.
Phone (07) 3252 8215 RAINE & HORNE
Fax
(07) 3252 8240 Estate agents
Phone (02) 9283 7300
Fax (02) 9283 8011
GLOBAL CASH
REMIT
To Dine In / Hold Function: Booking is Essential
For our Catering Services please call Jocelyn
We Cater for all Occasions
Mobile
126 Wickham St, Fortitude
Valley, QLD 4006
Philippine
Consulate (Tas.)
Contact: Alex and Amie
Factory 35, 12-20 James
Court, Tottenham, VIC
3012 (Mel Ref. 41A4)
TAKE-AWAY - ASIAN GROCERIES - CATERING
Program Convenor
Ph: (03) 8398 0812 Philippine
Fax: (03) 8398 0899 consulate (QLD)
Email: [email protected]
SPECIALISING IN FILIPINO
AUTHENTIC SPIT ROAST PIG
Filipino Restaurant and Asian Groceries
Phone 61 3 8782 3788
Phone (03) 9869 7182 Mobile 0409 952 994 LUTONG PINOY
Email address: info@philconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.
com.au
Office hours: Tuesday and Wednesday,
10.00am to 4.00pm, and Thursday by
appointment only
AMALIA’S LECHON
CEBU P/L
Takeaway and dine in. We accept
catering. Specialises in yummy
Filipino and Australian cuisine. Trading
Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Monday
to Kabayan
Sunday bcard_Layout 1 3/04/13 11:54 AM
RADYO KABAYAN
Philippine
Consulate (VIC)
Mr. Felix Pintado
Level 5, Suite 11a, 11
Queens Road,
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
(entrance is via Queens
Lane)
0413 690 939
0433-801-532
Phone (03) 5221 7144
Email: contact@philippineconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.com.au
Contact: ELAINE NUNEZCAGUIOA
Office 2, Level 1
No. 6 Neville Avenue,
Laverton Vic 3028
Lechon
Mobile
Bless Cora Phone (02) 6273 2535 Wednesdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm
Fax (02) 6273 3984 Contact: Maria Selga,
Amador Binuya –
85 – 87 Oakwood Road,
Albanvale, VIC 3021
Geelong radio
94.7fm - filipino
program
29
Phone
Rowella
9559 3674
Laura 9798 0730
Lim
0431 379 743
“We welcome everyone to join our
group especially those of Boholano
descent.
Contact: Mina Precilla
DEER PARK TRAVEL License 32932
85
– 87
OakwoodDrive,
Road,
Contact:
15/44
Eucalyptus
Maidstone
3012 Josie, Rita, John,
Carmi
Albanvale VIC 3021
03
9317
3632
T: +61
NEAR BRIMBANK
Shop 2A, 100 Furlong Rd
E: [email protected]
CENTRAL SHOPPING
Cairnlea Town Centre
CENTRE
Cairnlea, VIC 3023
Phone (03) 8372 5722 Phone 03 9363 0288
Mobile 0415 461 665 Fax
03 9363 0488
Email: [email protected]
“Travel expert”
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ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION SERVICES
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Address: 41 Walker St. Dandenong VIC
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JRJ Corporate Advisory
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11 MARKET PLACE, BRAYBROOK VIC 3019
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PHONE: (03) 9311 2909 MOBILE: 0421 820 800
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QUALIFIED CHEF WANTED
Red Cow Hotel – Full Time Position
The Red Cow Hotel is a busy venue located within the Penrith CBD
opposite the Railway. We are seeking a motivated and experience
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salary on offer. Candidates must have experience on the Grill and
must be able to speak English and communicate well with others.
Email résumé to: [email protected]
Phone: 02 4721 5666
9 Station St Penrith NSW 2750
PT150001
Misolas
Mobile: 0409-590-850
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Phone: (03) 9543 5507 • Mobiles: 0400 331 152 or 0413 462 389
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Also sells frozen
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