Finally, the mail arrived. It confirmed what I already knew in my heart – I am finally an Australian citizen.
I shouldn’t really be broadcasting this lest kidnappers come up with weird ideas. But before complicated plots are planned, let me assure you gunmen out there that nothing has changed since I found out I’m [...]
Love can be interpreted and applied in many ways – from it being a thick curtain from reality to it being an excuse to some choices we make.
Love has many definitions depending on its IMPACT. Like any experiences, its value to one is how painful, bitter or mature it makes you.
Its presence overwhelms the spirit [...]
I was surprised to read yesterday that the Commonwealth Securities was complained against by customers for sending emails after the customers had withdrawn their consent, and that the email campaigns of CommSec did not provide an option to unsubscribe [...]
On Sunday, January 17 2010, the ”Sinulog” feast of the infant Jesus was celebrated at The Good Shepherd Catholic Church at Plumpton. It was the 20th anniversary celebration for the Cofradia Del Santo Niño based in Blacktown.
The feast was celebrated with a nine day novena including a triduum mass followed by Sinulog dancing then, [...]
Don’t ask me who designed the Sydney Opera House because I wouldn’t have a clue.
Don’t ask me to sing the country’s national anthem either because I only know bits and pieces of it (like being girt by sea).
Most of all, don’t ask me if I like vegemite because that would be like asking me if [...]
Unknown to many there is this small group of journalists, reporters, writers, authors, publishers, and persons of allied occupation serving the Philippine community in Sydney, NSW meeting regularly as people of similar interests.
The group is moderated by veteran Sydney journalist Mr. Jaime ‘Jimmy’ Pimentel who firmly believes that an informally organised group that meets at [...]
My wife and my mate Bugsy agree on one thing about boxing: It’s not for women. Political correctness suggests that, while it may be all right for my wife to hold that view, Bugsy is out of line.
Before he cops any rolling pins from the gals, listen to his side for a minute:
“I love sheilas, [...]
What happens to kids when they can have almost everything they want? What happens to kids when life’s hardships seem to avoid them freely? What happens to kids when they reach the peak of their teenage turmoil and not have any other outlet?
Self-destruction. Very creative self-destruction.
After several years of living here I [...]
From time to time, we read stories where an adult Filipino female is referred to as Filipina. Sometimes, Filipino woman.
I want to know what you think by participating in this one-minute (or less) poll. You can also help by sharing your thoughts on this issue in the Comments. You can view the comments posted [...]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) reported yesterday that in a consumer survey, it was found that a significant minority of adult Australians are missing out on the benefits of the internet and mobile phone technology.
The survey conducted by the ACMA last April also found that 17 per cent of Australians aged 18+ have [...]
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