The Philippine Times February 2015 edition

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The 44 Filipino police commandos who died in a skirmish with Muslim rebel forces in Mamasapano, Maguindanao are hailed #Fallen44. In reality, they are
not fallen; for true heroes don’t fall, they soar. Photo by ph.news.yahoo.com.
Filos weigh in on SAF issue
Sympathy, calls for peace and justice conveyed
Filipinos in Australia relayed messages of sympathy
and calls for the Philippine
government to straighten up
its act as well as to pursue
the path of peace, instead of
an all-out war, following the
death of 44 Filipino police
commandos in Mamasapano,
Maguindanao who served
warrants of arrest for Malaysian bomb maker Zulkifli bin
Hir or Marwan and Filipino
bomb maker Basit Usman.
The members of the Special
Action Forces (SAF) were engaged in combat by Marwan,
who according to a report by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was likely killed in
the skirmish. Usman allegedly was able to escape. Both
were included in the US list
of most wanted terrorists,
and had reward money on
their heads.
Melba Marginson, Executive Director of Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition and
also a Woman of Influence
2014 awardee, expressed
her support for pursuing the
peace process in Mindanao.
“Fallen 44 refers only to the
casualties of the military/
police arm of the Philippine
Government. There were 18
casualties in the MILF side
of the conflict and scores
also injured. The other fact
is that the target terrorist
‘Marwan’ was killed, which
made the Fallen 44 ‘Filipino
Heroes’. All these should
be viewed in the context of
the peace process which the
Aquino Government and the
MILF have put in motion after jointly signing the peace
accord last year. We should
not forget that it was the
Aquino Government that got
the MILF (biggest insurgency
group in Mindanao) sign for
lasting peace in Mindanao.
The misencounter that led to
the killing of 44 elite police
Continued on page 10
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Filipino groups participate
in Australia Day 2015 parade
Ron Quinonez
On the morning of 26 January 2015, the colourful Australia Day Parade has seen
thousands of people lined
up Swanston Street to enjoy
the entertainment, wave their
flags and cheer on the participants. The parade followed
the Australia Day flag raising
ceremony at the Melbourne
Town Hall. Thousands of
revellers celebrated Australia’s cultural diversity in this
annual parade which passed
along Swanston Street, over
Princess Bridge and into
Kings Domain.
The Filipino Community Council of Victoria Inc.
(FCCVI) led the Filipino
delegation at the annual Australia Day Parade. FCCVI was
Photos by Ron Quinonez
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editorial
Should we give peace a chance?
We have read and heard the news; seen
it in social media sites. Killings, massacres
and summary executions splashed on our
screens like these are the norm, not the
exception. We are gripped in terror, frustration and indignation, with the killing of two
Japanese nationals by ISIS. Here in Australia, the recent release of Al Jazeera reporter
Peter Greste from Egypt prison brought relief
to many of us. How did they phrase it? He
was deported back to Australia after being
in prison for 400 days for a terrorism-related
crime. Like the two Japanese nationals, one
of them a journalist, Greste was also caught
between a crossfire of opposing forces, in
the line of duty.
Just last week, 44 Filipino police commandos were killed in a clash with forces of
the Moro Islamic Liberal Front (MILF) and
its breakaway compatriots in the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in
Mamasapano, Maguindanao. The police
were in the area to serve warrants of arrest
for Zulkifli bin Hir or “Marwan”, a bomb
maker and top terrorist in Southeast Asia
affiliated to the Jemaah Islamiya which has
links to Al Qaeda and Filipino bomb maker
Basit Usman. They raided the hut in which
they believed Marwan stayed, and Marwan
engaged our men which alerted the MILF
and BIFF forces. In the end, Marwan was
allegedly killed, along with 44 of the elite
police force, and 18 members of the MILF.
Meanwhile, Usman escaped the entrapment.
Social media was on fire with incensed
citizens who commended the heroism of
the 44 and condemned persons responsible
for the operations. Opposing opinions flew;
some supporting an all-out war, while others
still recommending a path for lasting peace.
We are still badly hurting from the injustice
which felled the best of our men—young,
strong and idealistic. However, we have to
bear in mind that the opposing force with
which they were in combat lost 18 men, and
some or all of them might be battle scarred
from years of fighting for sovereignty and
against poverty; they, too, were Filipinos.
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Where does that leave us? How do we
make the blood which irrigate our soil
from war bear fruits which every Filipino
could enjoy? While we, in the comforts of
our homes, plan our next vacation or invest
for our and our children’s future, people
Felix Pintado
I feel so lucky to be
born a Filipino
Last month, my wife Di and I
decided to take advantage of this
“quiet time” early in the New Year
to visit the Philippines for a few
days. I was visiting after many
years away and it was Di’s first
trip there. We travelled with a
couple of our close friends who
were able to take us around.
We travelled through many cities and towns - enjoying the people, their generous hospitality,
the ‘ang grabe’ traffic of Manila,
and so much singing and dancing. We took in the sights, sounds
and scents of this ‘blessed land of
untiring hope’, as Cardinal Tagle
described it.
Our outings took us to Imus
and Bacoor in Cavite, Tagaytay
and Taal in Batangas, a kalesa
tour of Fort Santiago and San
Agustin Church in Intramuros,
Mall of Asia and many other
malls, and Bonifacio Global City
in Makati. While in Luzon, we
went a bit further north through
Nueva Ecija (where my grandfather was born in 1896), Nueva
Vizcaya, Banaue and Kiangan in
Ifugao and also parts of Bulacan.
We even dropped in on a Gawad
Kalinga gathering at the GK Enchanted Farm – a privilege to see
such generosity of spirit in action.
I was also able to visit the
Pintado family grave site at Manila South Cemetery where my
grandfather, great grandfather
and uncles and aunts – most of
whom passed away during the
liberation of Manila in February
1945 - are rested.
There was a familiarity that
awakened within as I met and
mingled with my kababayans,
some of whom were members
of my own family. I took every
Continued on page 8
in Mindanao grow weary with the daily
grind of combat and hunger. Our soldiers
and police officers hold the fort so that no
matter where we are in the Philippines or
anywhere in the world, we could feel secure
in a democratic society where we enjoy
the fruits of our labour. Our situations are
very different, but the reality is, we are all
Filipinos. Pardon us if we hark for peace.
The Philippines is not Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao but a conglomeration of all these
islands.
Having said that, however, we believe
that peace stands no chance without justice.
Those who died from this particular skirmish and their families deserve to know who
should be accountable and to be assured that
someone will be held accountable. We share
in their quest to put to right the sacrifice
their husbands, fathers and brothers gave
for the country. A Board of Inquiry is currently investigating the case surrounding the
Masasapano carnage. We should be vigilant
and should demand the truth and nothing
short of it. This is the least that is due the
surviving families and us as Filipinos. And
if we want peace, the approach should be
inclusive, by which stance considers the
situation of people in Mindanao. The truth
is, if we grew up in another region or in
Manila, we know very little of the Muslims
in Mindanao. And if we live in a first world
country like Australia, the more blurred our
impression of them, by dint of distance and
of what is only made known to us by media.
The peace process should proceed, first and
foremost, with mutual trust. And we can
begin by identifying our common ground,
that is, our being Filipino.
Without justice, equity and trust, peace
will truly be an uphill battle, perhaps even
an impossible dream.
Lighter moments: Consul Felix
Pintado with wife, Di in front
of the Jose Rizal statue.
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Choir competiton slated in Manila
The Cultural Center of
the Philippines is inviting
international choirs to join
the Andrea O. Veneracion
International Choir Festival
to be held in Manila on 2225 July 2015. Choirs could
choose to compete in any
of the three categories: folk
song, vocal ensemble and
chamber choir.
Applications will be
screened by the Artistic
Committee which will determine acceptance to the competition. Choirs which have
been in existence for at least
two years are allowed to join.
They can participate in all
categories, without repeating
any competition piece.
Five international adjudicators from Europe, North
America, South America,
Africa/Australia, and the
Philippines will judge the
competition and decide the
winner. Criteria for judging
include technical proficiency (40%), musicality (40%)
and overall artistic impression (20%). Cash prizes
await the winners.
The deadline for submission of application is
7 April 2015. For further
information, email [email protected] or
visit www.culturalcenter.
gov.ph.
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Keep
Stir-frying!
Asther Bascuña-Creo
Always we begin again – St
Benedict
On the weekend, I went
out for a walk with my husband and little boy. It was a
beautiful morning, the sky
was blue and made an even
deeper shade of blue because of the lush greenery
in my surrounds. It was a
beautiful neighbourhood,
and we have chosen well
where to establish a home.
During our walk however
there were at least three
houses with a ‘For Sale’
sign. Chris and I pondered
at the story behind this sign.
What was it that made some
decide to sell their home?
Last night I had the opportunity to arrive at an
answer when I saw my
neighbour in front of her
house. She too had a ‘For
Sale’ sign on her lawn. She
was tending to her garden,
and I felt ashamed at the
state of mine in front of
hers. She had taken care
of her home lovingly all
through the six years that
we have been neighbours.
I enquired about the sign
and I thought I detected
regret in her voice when
she answered, “Because we
have to.”
I was struck by the brevity of her answer, like she
didn’t need any more words,
and also by the familiarity
of it, like it could have come
from me. It could have
been the very same line I
uttered 10 years ago when
we packed our belongings
and the sum of our life into
three luggages and two
boxes headed for Australia.
Though we came willingly,
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Conversatio
I know how it feels to have
your feet planted firmly in
two different places – one
onwards to the future, and
the other one reluctant to let
go and take a big step.
A street separated me
from my neighbour but I
felt we understood each
other without needing to
cross the distance with
our words. As we both
went back to our gardens I
wondered whether I should
have said more, and strived
harder to offer comfort. I
wanted to let her know I
know how it felt to lose a
home. But there was also
something else.
I wanted to tell her that
while you can easily lose a
home, so too can you gain a
new one. You do not really
leave the old one behind.
While you don’t physically
bring it with you, the life
you have made there is
something you carry with
you forever.
That is part of the cycle
of life: the impermanence,
the continuous changing
and shifting, the constant
movement.
As we stand at the precipice,
As we ponder on the next
step,
As we hesitate on the cliff of
change,
So too do we exalt at each
rise and fall.
So too do we rejoice at each
losing and gaining.
And while we may mourn at
the end,
So too do we delight as we
begin again.
Always we begin again.
T eam T ambuch o
emerged as overall champion in the Talyer Auto Basketball Cup Season 3 held
from September to October
2014, at Transition Sports
in Hoppers Crossing. Tambucho is composed of Ian
Asis, Paul Tanalgo, Harold
Ortega, Carlson Tang, Athan
San Jose, Roland Boto and
Edmond Isla.
The FILOS in the western
suburbs of Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Tarneit,
Derrimut and Truganina
had participating teams in
the friendly basketball tournament. The league was
participated by different
teams with Team Names –
Silinyador, Kinta, Kambyo,
Radyetor, Sparkplugs and
Tambucho.
Other winners in the
league were as follows: Carlson Tang, Most Valuable
Player; Paul Tanago, Carlson
Tang, Jonas Cereno, Harold
Ortega, AJ Co, Cris Raner,
Derek Dienzo, Mythical 5+1;
and Dean Martir, three-point
champion king.
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and Talyer Auto Servicentre
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To view more photos, go to
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Philippine Fiesta
Beauty Quest 2014
winners
The Philippine Fiesta Beauty Quest Coronation Night
2014 was held on 19 December 2014 at the Millennium Reception Centre. Jen Azzopardi shares photos of the event.
Photos by Jen Azzopardi
Superheroes night
The Pampangueño Club of Victoria Inc presented a fun-filled costume party/disco night
featuring all-time favourite superheroes. The Superhero Night was held on 31 January 2015
at 29 South Cross Drive, Roxborough Park.
From left: Hannah Miguel, Miss Charity 2014 & Miss Philippine Fiesta of Victoria 2014 2nd
Runner Up; Juliet Clifford, Miss Philippine Fiesta of Victoria 2014 1st Runner up and Best in
Filipino Ethnic Costume; Vera Salvo, Miss Philippine Fiesta of Victoria 2014, Best in Gown, Best
in Talent & Best in Presentation Night; Vicki Popovski, Vicoola Fashionista, major sponsor of
long evening gown; Isabela Popovski; Choy Symes, past Beauty Quest Chairwoman; Analisa
Moore, Mrs Philippine Fiesta of Victoria 2014, Beat in Evening Gown, Best in Filipino Ethnic
Costume; Jennifer Valdez, Mrs Philippine Fiesta of Victoria 2014 1st Runner Up, Best in Talent,
Best in Presentation Night; and Emely Gerella Mrs Charity 2014 and Mrs Philippine Fiesta of
Victoria 2014 2nd Runner Up.
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Mutya presentation night, an extravagant gala
Mutya Ng Australia Pageant 2015 was held at the
opulent Millennium Reception, Melbourne on the
night of 24 January. Choy
Symes, known for arranging magnificent events, has
yet again delighted us with
another night of lavish entertainment. The presence
of Miss World Australia
2014/Miss World Oceania
2014 Courtney Thorpe, Miss
International Australia 2014
Bridgette-Rose Taylor and
Miss Diversity Culture International 2014 Anjelica
Whitelaw added star power to the event. The three
queens will act as judges
during the coronation night,
along with Nadine Roberts,
Miss Earth Australia 2014.
The opening number of
the event with the eight
beauty contestants dancing in a modern Filipino
costume was amazing. Noel
Dumlao’s choreography was
genius; it showcased modern
and traditional dance that
capture the Filipino Culture.
The Filipino costume provided by Choy Symes was
extraordinarily beautiful. It
was a very colourful event.
The Designer Award portion was a celebration of Pinoy Talent showcasing their
talent in designing. Renee
Salud, Daniella Jones Myer,
Gabby Gabz and Gayzha
Davao gave their contribution to the Designer Award
portion. Designer Award 1st
Place and 3rd place winner was Gabby Gabz Gwe
and 2nd Place winner was
Gayzha Davao. The Presentation Night was successful with the joint forces of
Choy Symes, Hector Calara
and Noel Dumlao with the
assistance of Myka Baculi,
Charlene Sotelo, Daniel Polbrat, BKode dancers, Sarah
Symes, Chloe Salvo, Justin
and Shaniya, Emely Gerella, Evette Romero, Nina
Gavieres, Terry Kane, Felina Fyfe, Kim Fyfe, Pauline
Edralin, Rose Crupi, Edith
Feliciano, candidates and
their parents.
Mutya ng Australia 2015
Coronation Night will be
on 11 April 2015 at Melrose
Reception, Tullamarine.
Special Awards
Mutya Promotion Queen
Shannon Bridgman
Candidate No 3 (Mutya ng Warrnambool)
Mutya Presentation Most Guest Queen of the Night
Nina Robertson
Candidate No 7 (Mutya ng Blackburn)
Mutya Group 1 Best in Swimsuit Photoshoot
Sarah Delloro
Candidate No 6 (Mutya ng Altona Meadows)
Kim Pekin
Candidate No 2 (Mutya ng Portland)
Vera Salvo
Candidate No 8 (Mutya ng St Albans)
Mutya Model of the Day
Cassie Duurland
Candidate No 4 (Mutya ng Gippsland)
Mutya Swimsuit Photoshoot Miss Photogenic
Nina Robertson
Candidate No 7 (Mutya ng Blackburn)
Mutya Long Evening Gown Photoshoot
Miss Photogenic
Sophia Reardon
Candidate No 5 (Mutya ng Paterson Lakes)
Photographer Encouragement Award
Gail Aquino
Candidate No 1 (Mutya ng Derrimut)
Photos by Hector Calara
I feel so lucky to be born a Filipino
Continued from page 4
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mobile service and
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c. In case of new passport, copy of Report of Birth or NSOauthenticated Birth Certificate.
d. If dual citizen, photocopy of Identification Certificate, Oath
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in the application form so the Embassy can send an email that will:
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•
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opportunity to speak in my
broken Tagalog, filling in the
gaps with English. Everyone
we came across was pleased
to see that we were trying.
For a while there, my Tagalog
actually improved, though I
still have a long way to go.
Perhaps the affinity came
from having been to and
glimpsed these places before, here and there in my
memory - in history books
back in high school, or on
a calendar, or on television.
These images are so etched
in my consciousness that
visiting the Philippines after
such a long absence was like
seeing a childhood friend
again and just picking up
where we left off.
From Aguinaldo’s house in
Cavite, where our country’s
unifying independence was
declared, to Rizal Park and
the Rizal Museum at Fort
Santiago, to the historic shrine
in Kiangan marking ‘the climax of the Filipino nation’s
glorious resistance against a
foreign invader during the
Second World War’, it was
amazing to experience and be
inspired by these aspects of
our country’s rich and varied
history. I feel so lucky to be a
part of this nation and to have
been born a Filipino.
From our many conversations, we had a sense that
people were feeling positive
about the current administration’s commitment to set the
foundations for long-term
growth and development.
The newspapers also reported efforts to fight corruption and enable trade and
commerce to grow and make
the Philippines attractive to
investment.
There was also a palpable expectation, wherever
we went, of the Pope’s impending visit and the many
blessings it would bring that
would enrich faith, lift up
spirits and unify the people.
Wherever we went, we also
witnessed bayanihan – the
spirit of communal unity
and cooperation – neighbour
helping neighbour, working together sometimes in
small groups and sometimes
in large numbers towards a
common goal. It is a uniquely
Filipino spirit that makes
seemingly impossible feats
possible through the power of
unity and cooperation.
This last observation rings
particularly true today, 30
January, which has been
declared a day of national
mourning in the Philippines
in honour of the 44 members
of the Philippine National
Police Special Action Force
that fell during an armed en-
counter in Maguindanao on
25 January, and as a sign of
solidarity with their families.
It also points to three ‘resolutions’ for 2015:
• That we reawaken the
unique communal spirit of
bayanihan so that it permeates the hearts and minds
of Filipinos in Victoria.
• That we come together to
celebrate our fiestas and
gatherings as one FilipinoAustralian family, without
animosity or division.
• That we encourage businesses and individuals to
visit the Philippines and
explore the opportunities
and advantages that exist
there for business, tourism
and investment, thereby
enriching both countries
- Australia and the Philippines.
While Di and I are still
‘recovering’ from such a rich
experience, we have already
started to talk about our next
visit, probably to the Visayas
region where my mother and
her family come from!
I encourage you to take
some time to consider 2015
as the year to visit the Philippines!
9
Filoz beauties compete anew on FASX Season 2
Produced by the same team
that entertained you with
Filo All Star X (FASX) Season 1, FASX Season 2 is
definitely bigger and prizes
beefier.
Continuing the success of
2014’s first season of FASX,
Season 2 of FASX will once
again deliver entertainment
as 14 Filipino-Australian
beauties compete against
one other. Contestants will
undergo different challenges
that will revolve around
modeling to become FASX’s
top Filipino-Australian beauty, Miss FASX 2015. Season 1 of FASX showed
strength in its ratings but
according to Tristan Manas
of Project 628, producer of
the reality TV show, FASX
season 2 will be bigger and
better. Season 1 of FASX
was noted for being photo-
Meet FASX
Season 2
candidates
Grand Finale will be an event
you would want to be part of.
It will be at the prestigious
Melbourne Townhall on 1
May 2015.
FASX is produced by
Tristan Manas of Project 628
on C31 Melbourne (Channel 44 Digital). For more
information and sponsorship
packages, contact Tristan on
tristanmanas@project628.
com
shoot-based, whereas Season 2 will showcase not only
beauty, but also brains and
personality.
The FASX girls have been
placed into two groups to
compete against each other
and earn points. To make it
interesting, there are bonus
points within the challenges
and some of the episodes are
individual challenge-based.
Season 2 is expected to be
erratic and its outcome different in every episode. Constantly growing and
the list of people supporting the show, FASX season
2 is noted for the following
figures: Ren Torres, Melinda
Pearce (Elite Society Management), Greg Desiatov (Picture
Perfect Studios), Norm Roxas
(gdzhtm and FUH), Ray Diaz,
Kenobi Bar and Fabrique. FASX is a one-of-a-kind
show and it’s a must to see.
You can find out more or
check out behind the scenes
footage and images by connecting to their social media
sites such as in Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/
FiloAllStarX) and Instagram
@theofficialfasx.
Be part of the live filming
of FASX Grand Finale where
we find out who becomes
Miss FASX 2015. FASX
Desiree Blair - I’m known
to be a spontaneous thrill
seeker who loves a good ol’
adventure. I’d try anything
at least once! Sarah Awwad - I am a nurse,
beauty therapist and model.
I enjoy the simple things in
life. My life’s fundamental
components are hiphop,
food and my crazy Filipino
and Palestinian families!
The show is hosted by Julia Vogl and Tristan Manas.
Natasha Angeleski - I am a
busy housewife who loves
my husband and works full
time as a Senior Property
Manager in real estate. I
am professional, fun and
friendly but above all, downto-earth.
Carmel Marks - I am a downto-earth student nurse who
enjoys good food and drinks,
plays netball. I have participated in runs for charity such
as the Melbourne Marathon,
The Colour Run and the
Mother’s Day Classic.
Kim Lai - I am half Malaysian and half Filipino, and
currently studying media
and communications. I believe that giving back to
the community and being a
good role model will be the
biggest success any career
can provide.
Jessica Marshall - I am a
4th year Biomedical Science (Honours) student and
musical theatre performer.
I love to smile, be different
and have a laugh, which is
an attempt to hide my awkward ability to be ‘sexy’ over
‘nerdy science geek’.
Natalia Bonita - I’m a happygo-lucky kind of girl who
always stays positive. I love
my family and friends and I
always believe in dreaming.
Dreaming is what makes
you strive for excellence to
become the person you’ve
always wanted to be.
Amanda Sierras - I’ve participated in promotional and
import modelling for various
car clubs such as Estblshd,
86 Club Australia and The
Honda Network. I’ve been
a DJ for two years now. The
genres I play are house or
trance music.
Christine Ferrer - I love
travelling and exploring the
world. I am very versatile
and flexible in the way I
show myself. I can give a
cute or sexy look. I am working on becoming an international singer and a model. I
was also named Miss Photogenic of Miss Philippines
Australia pageant.
Apple Moody - Most people
view me as a cool, bubbly,
sexy, gorgeous top chick . I’m
very friendly, loyal, funny,
and helps others who are
mostly in need of support
by raising x-amount dollars
to charities. To me, beauty
is not just about the physical appearance but what is
within your heart and soul.
Rana Tabach - Ever since
I was young, I’ve always
watched modelling and pageant shows on TV and always pictured myself in one.
I love fashion and clothes. I
also want to show girls my
age that they don’t have to be
conscious about their looks
and body. Fashion is a deep
passion of mine.
Jennifer Anne - I am a single
Mom of two beautiful children. I love getting out into
the world and trying out
anything and everything.
Also I grew up with a huge
Filipino family - under one
roof. The SALVO family gave
me around 65 first cousins!
So never a dull moment in
my crazy life.
Jeannette Valencia - I’m a
runway model, film actor,
brand ambassador, an aspiring young entrepreneur and
a nurse by profession. I want
to be remembered as someone who influences people
to chase their dreams and
live the life they have always
wanted.
Jessica Jane Borg - I’m a
nurse, certified model, singer and aspiring actress in
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Tagalog and French. I also
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Filos weigh in on
SAF issue
Continued from page 1
forces should not derail the
peace process, instead the incident should strengthen the
resolve of both the Aquino
Government and MILF to
be more vigilant against any
force that will try to stop it.
This strong alliance is needed more than ever because
of the global terrorism being
waged by Al-Qaeda and its
allies.”
In a statement released
by the Cebuano Association
of Australia Inc, the group
expressed its condolences
to the families of the 44
members of the elite police
force, citing that some of
them were from Cebu. It
also called for swift action
and justice for the Fallen
44. Members from our community also expressed their
sentiments. Irma Modesto
criticised the passing of the
buck among agencies in-
volved. “Collateral damage
resulted in political fingerpointing. ‘He says, she says’
is not helping the situation.
Fallen44 may have died in
vain.” Dom Lobriza gave his
thoughts on accountability.
He said, “I hope their deaths
is not proven to be unnecessary. In my opinion, full
responsibilty lies on the
shoulder of SAF chief for the
carnage. He made the operational decisions, rightly or
wrongly, he must be made
accountable.”
On the other hand, Ellen
Desear shared her thoughts
on how government is dealing with the issue. “Deceitful
and primitive. It’s all a joke
and it ain’t funny. The government should serve the
interest of the people, not expanding their political clout.”
Meanwhile, Thad Mangalino
lauded the sacrifice of the
44 SAF commandos. “We
can continue debating about
who is responsible? Who
is at fault? What was their
strategy? But at the end of
the day, those 44 men will
not be able to see their loved
ones again. What we can take
away and admire is their love
for the motherland, standing
up and facing the challenge
head on. My thoughts go to
their families, and I pray that
they will not be forgotten.”
A Board of Inquiry (BOI)
was established by the Philippine National Police to
investigate the 25 January
bloody encounter between
the Special Action Forces
and the combined forces of
the Moro Islamic Liberation
Front (MILF) and its breakaway group, the Bangsamoro Islamic Liberation Front
(BIFF). The clash left 44 SAF
members, at least 17 MILF
members, and some civilians
dead. The BOI will gather
more than 400 testimonies
for its investigation.
Lest we forget, our 44 heroes.
Cebuano Association of Australia
creates a new West chapter
The Cebuano Association of Australia created a
West chapter to accommodate the growing number
of Cebuanos in the West,
an initiative by current
president Sinforiano “Boy”
Lawa. On 24 January 2015,
the Chapter was launched
with an election of officers.
The following were elected
as officers: Junior Espinosa,
President; Carol Pocot Reid,
Vice President; Jocelyn Cabaluna, Secretary; and Jacinto “Boboy” Davin, Public
Relations Officer.
The list of appointed officers include Tess Thomas,
Assistant Secretary; Eddie
Cabaluna, Safety and Security; and Robert Tancio,
Membership and Youth
Coordinator for the Gee-
long Area.
The officers will be formally introduced and inducted on 21 March 2015
during the Association’s annual event with the theme
“Wild, Wild West – Mexican
Theme”.
For further information on
the Association, check out
the website www.cebuanoaustralia.org.
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Colours
of Life
Dina Mananquil-Delfino
Snuggle in God’s arms. When
you are hurting, when you
feel lonely, left out, let Him
cradle you, comfort you, reassure you of His all-sufficient
power and love. (Kay Arthur)
My friend Conny bought
a book for someone in need
of healing from alcohol addiction. But it seemed that
the young mother was not
ready to read it. I ended up
borrowing the book. Natalie
Cole’s “Love Brought Me
Back”* caught my eye for
some personal reason.
I remember that day in
college, 1976, in the Philippines when I impersonated
her. I donned an Afro wig,
coloured my face, hands and
legs, slipped onto a tight,
sequinned purple gown with
a huge slit at the back, towered with a pair of six-inch
stilettos and mimed her song
“Inseparable” with gusto.
The whole school and the
nuns did not know who it
was on stage and I became
an overnight star!
This inspired me to pur-
Religious
Organisations
Iglesia ni Cristo
ADELAIDE
CONGREGATION
ADULT WS: Wednesday 7.30 PM, Sunday 9.30 AM
Every last Saturday of the month Tagalog 7.30 PM
CWS: Sunday 11.30 PM
501 The Parade, Magill, South Australia
Francis Ferdinand Salas
Mobile 0451 667 226
Email [email protected]
MIDLAND
CONGREGATION
Caversham Hall
2280 West Swan Road, Corner Benara Road
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
KALGOORLIE Group
Worship Service
Brother Reynaldo De Guia, Jr.
Let love bring you back
sue studies in drama and
performing arts at Ateneo
in Loyola Heights, Quezon
City and I watched with fascination the likes of Sandy
Andolong, Christopher de
Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Joel
Torre live on stage. Unfortunately, I did not end up
finishing it, as a different
path beckoned me.
Natalie Cole, daughter of
music legend Nat King Cole,
calls her book a journey of
loss and gain. In her memoir,
she tells of “the life-threatening illness and recovery
and the story of a death
that brought new life.” One
needs to read it to fully appreciate it. But what caught
my attention are her words:
“I feel compelled to tell
you this story because I believe that it will illustrate
the goodness of a living
God... we all have our
stories... I realise though
that those stories are not of
our own making. God is the
storyteller. He is the creative King of kings. He sets
us out on a path. Afraid or
uncertain, we believe that
by grabbing control over
every event in our lives, we
can direct our own paths.
That is an illusion. Perhaps
we have control for an hour
or a day, but here comes
the storm, here comes the
tidal wave of circumstances that knocks us to the
ground... all we know is
that the God of love is
shrouded in mystery...
We invoke His Spirit by
living out His message –
to love always, to love
extravagantly, to love
even those who wish us
harm. It is a challenging, difficult, radical
love. But by living
such love, we guarantee ourselves peace
within. Our losses
become our gains.
Cooke (her sister died
of cancer while Natalie
was having a kidney transplant) and Patty (a stranger
who offered her late sister
Jessica’s kidney to Natalie
Cole) are here. To know a
deeper grief is to know a
+61 423 658 307
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13-A Warman Way, Boulder, WA 6432
+61 8 9022 7268
Adult WS
Wed 730PM
Sunday 6:30PM
ADULT WS: T hursday 8.00 PM E nglish
Saturday 9.30 AMEnglish
CWS: Saturday 11.00 AM English
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
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 PMFilipino
CWS: S
unday 8.00 AM English
BRIMBANK
CONGREGATION
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
SHEPPARTON EXTENSION
(Brimbank
Congregation)
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
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 AMEnglish
Wednesday 8.00 PMEnglish
Saturday 7:30 PMEnglish
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 PMEnglish,
Saturday 6.00 PMEnglish
Sunday6.45 AM E nglish (1st to 3rd Sunday)
Filipino (4th or Last Sunday of the month)
CWS: Saturday 7.45 PMEnglish
St. Martin de Porres
Parish Laverton
Bellin St., Laverton
Filipino Mass, every first Saturday of the month,
6.00 pm anticipated Mass
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
that sustained
and lifted
me... love
carried me
... love comforted me...
love kept me
sane, focused
and steadyall day long
and all night
through... love
brought me
back.”
In my own life,
I have observed
that difficult moments can be handled in two waysthey can make me
bitter or better. If approached with anger, fear, and resentment, the situation
becomes a poisonous
arrow sped at others
but ricochets back to
me. If I surrender it to
love, the crisis becomes
an opportunity to build inner strength, courage, serenity and a time to wait for the
Lord’s consolation.
February is the month of
love. In my 30 years of marriage, I have to admit there
is no longer that romantic
passion over dinner with
wine and roses and chocolates. There is sometimes a
lame attempt to duplicate
old times. But I need to be
honest that my definition of
love is much larger than this
now. But without the gift
of the Holy Spirit, I cannot
awaken the slightest love
to God. Only in the Holy
Spirit can my heart be filled
with love and then I am able
to love God, my family, my
friends, my community and
even my so-called enemies.
I need to build that deeper
faith in God’s love as the
greatest power in the world.
Only love truly brings us
back.
GIPPSLAND GROUP
WORSHIP SERVICE
Services every Sunday from 10.00 AM to 12.00
NN. Everyone welcome.
Brother Richardson Suniga
Mobile 0448 949 406
Traralgon Court House
161-166 Franklin Street, Traralgon 3844
Telefax 03 9799 6962
ADULT WS: T hursday 7.00 PM E nglish
Sunday 10.00 AM English
Satellite Churches
GOD WITH US, MULGRAVE
Southern Community Centre
Rupert Drive, Mulgrave
Contact: Ps Nancy Bucao
Mobile 0434 339 011
Sunday Services from 2.30 AM - 5.00 PM
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)
more
profound love...
There are many things
in this world that I don’t
know or understand... But
I do now this in the core
of my being... It was love
FIRST BORN GOSPEL
CHURCH
(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
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
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
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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
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AVAVI’s Feast of Sto Niño
The Australian Visayan
Association of Victoria Inc.
(AVAVI) led by Dr. Ed Lag-
rito spearheaded the Feast
of Sto Niño de Cebu last 19
January 2015. Concelebrated
mass by Fr Loi Viovicente
was held at St Andrews Parish, Springs Road in South
Clayton followed by entertainment and free lunch at
the nearby Namatjira Park.
CFCA to host praise
and worship concert
Photos by Ben Magkase and The Philippine Times
The Couples for Christ
Australia is organising a
praise and worship concert
featuring Fr. Rob Galea, a
priest serving in Sandhurst,
Victoria after moving to
Australia from Malta in
2007. His concert is scheduled on 21 February, 1-4pm
at the Celebrity Room,
Moonee Valley Racing Club.
Fr. Rob is a singer and
songwriter with an international fan base. He has performed with pop idols such
as Guy Sebastian, Paulini,
Gary Pinto, among others,
and Christian singers Matt
Maher, Darlene Zschech
and Hillsong United. He
sang the World Youth Day
2008 song “Receive the
Power”.
Ticket prices are $30 and
$40 each, inclusive of food
and entrance. For details,
contact Tony Santos 0412
109 300, Mario Nazareno
0433 987 215, or Jon Cablao
0435 535 017.
Overseas Filipinos remembered in Pope visit
During the Philippine
papal visit of Pope Francis,
the role of and challenges
faced by our overseas Filipinos were acknowledged
and recognised.
In his first ever message
in the country before high
government officials, the
diplomatic corps and guests
in Malacañang Palace, Pope
Francis referred to the “oft-
neglected contribution of
Filipinos of the diaspora
to the life and welfare of
the societies in which they
live.”
During the final press
meeting conducted by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
and Father Federico Lombardi, SJ, Director of the
Holy See Press Office, a foreign correspondent asked
Photos by Roy Lagarda, www.cbcpnews.com
Cardinal Tagle how he intended to respond to the
Pope’s challenge of bringing
about evangelisation.
Cardinal Tagle reiterated
what he said in an earlier interview where he
acknowledged that “the
presence of overseas Filipino workers in many places
across the world is for us an
evangelising moment. And
we now feel the responsibility of giving them initial
formation so that when
they leave the country they
could be equipped to contribute to the life of the
Church wherever they are”.
In Pope Francis’ encounter with families at the Mall
of Asia, Ediza Pumarada, the
spouse of an overseas Filipino in Singapore, was one
of three speakers chosen
to give a testimony. Edna
joined a ministry dedicated
to families of migrant workers when she observed that
these families become broken and children live astray.
Steadfast in her faith, Edna
overcame the challenges of
being in a migrant family,
standing as mother and
father to her daughter and
overcoming her feeling of
isolation, through prayer.
Her joining the ministry is
her way of helping other
families cope with the difficulty of families who are
left behind by parents who
have to work abroad.
The State and Apostolic
visit of Pope Francis to the
Philippines was from 15 to
19 January 2015.
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Three decades of Martin Nievera
Photo from www.abscbnpr.com
Dolloso stars
in ABC series
Filipino actor Felino
Dolloso will play the role
of Kai-le, one of the major
characters in Maximum
Choppage, the first Australian kung fu comedy series in
Australia. The show, which
will be aired on ABC2, was
voted as among the Top 15
must-watch list in 2015 by
dailylife.com.au.
Maximum Choppage follows the life of Simon Chan
who has returned to his
hometown of Cabramatta,
after his mum sent him to
learn “the art” of kung fu
— instead she sent him to
art school. It is based on a
fictional Cabramatta where
gangs terrorise the community.
Expect top-notch performance as the Concert
King, Martin Nievera rocks
Melbourne with his medley
of songs and funny antics.
Performing is his passion
and he never disappoints
his fans. For sure, there
would never be a dull moment as Martin, together
with musical director Louie
Ocampo and the other Filipino local performers, stage
a spectacular show titled
“3D (Tatlong Dekada)” on
10 May 2015 at the Robert
Blackwood Hall, Monash
University in Clayton.
“In my three decades in
the music industry, with
Mr Louie Ocampo, we have
put together a show full of
surprises and guarantee that
the audience will surely
enjoy the show,” Martin
told The Philippine Times.
The Melbourne concert is
part of his 30th anniversary
concert tour which started
in Manila and now making
international rounds. He
will also hold concerts in
Sydney and Brisbane.
“I feel so excited to come
back to Australia after several years. It is with great
pleasure and honour to entertain our fellow Filipinos
in Australia,” he said. He is
calling his fans in Australia
to bring along their family
and friends to the concert,
“Let us continue to support
each other and the Filipino
community, and the Philippine music industry for
continued enjoyment of Filipino entertainment by the
young Filipino-Australian
generation.”
Martin started his career
in 1982 and was introduced
as the son of timeless balladeer Bert Nievera. Surprisingly, he rose to fame too
quickly as he charmingly
invaded the concert stage
and television shows. To
this day, his performance
in ASAP Live is one to
watch. Filipinos admire his
powerful voice, energetic
stage movements and his
easy rapport with his audience. His songs, Be My Lady,
Each Day With You, Holiday,
Please Don’t Throw My Love
Away, Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa
Akin, Say That You Love Me,
Kahit Isang Saglit and You
Are My Song have become
timeless.
Local Filipino artists in
Victoria such as Kalapati Band, Charlene Sotelo,
Alyssa Limbo, Mary Ann
Van Der Horst and Nino
Deomano will also perform
with Martin.
Tickets prices are at $110,
$95 and $75. For ticket
and sponsorship enquiries,
please contact Lito Limbo
on 0425-832-309 or Josie
Sotelo on 0430-387-989.
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Glit&GlAM
Double four
Liezl van der Marwe nee Edillor
celebrated her 44th birthday in the
company of all her best friends who also
congratulated her on her new home.
Double
celebration
Eva Day and Richard Rudge
tied the knot on 22 January
2015 at Elgins Reception at
Hawthorne. The day also
marked the 50th birthday
of Eva.
Grand celebration
Fred Jover celebrated his
60th birthday in grand
fashion, surrounded by
family and friends and
business peers. The party
was held on 18 January
2015 at Dandenong
Worker’s Club.
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Steals and Roxas named Australia’s new beauty queens
C har i ty Stea l s , a
32-year- old drag queen
performer from West Melbourne, and J.O. Rojas, a
29-year-old registered nurse
from Deer Park, have been
crowned Miss Gay Australia
2015 and Miss Transsexual
Australia 2015, respectively,
at the Miss Gay and Miss
Transsexual Australia 2015
pageant on 31 January 2015
at the Yarravile Club in Melbourne.
Steals, who also won Best
in Talent and Facebook - Like
A Queen Award, revealed in
media interviews before and
during the pageant, that drag
helped her combat mental
health issues such as social
anxiety and depression.
“Drag gave me a purpose
to leave the house and be
different and have more fun
in a new environment,” she
said.
Philippine-born Rojas,
who recently completed her
studies in nursing, also won
the Facebook – Like A Goddess Award. She said that
this is a dream come true.
Advocating for YGender, a
transyouth organisation, is
very close to her heart as
she believes that the young
transgender needs guidance
and support for acceptance
in the community.
The winners outshone
14 contestants from Adelaide, New South Wales,
Queensland and Victoria to
take home cash and sponsor
prizes worth up to $10,000. The Mardi Gras and Las
Vegas Showgirl-themed
pageant was co-hosted by
performance artist Tristan
Meecham and Brisbane drag
queen Chinta Woo-Allcock.
The evening’s performers included pop singer Mary Ann
Van Der Horst; transgender cabaret singer Darlene;
transgender singers Dee
Ancajas and Lexxy Love; and
former Les Girls showgirl
and Miss Transsexual Australia 2012 Vannessa Presley.
The judges who decided
on the winners included:
Nirit Eylon, owner and director of iconic women’s
fashion label, Dizingof Australia; beauty queen Kim
Fyfe, winner of Mutya ng
Pilipinas Melbourne 2014
and second runner-up at
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2014;
Robert Mcnamara, winner
of Mister Philippines Australia 2014; Anna Mott, international ambassador for
millinery, fashion authority and CEO and director
of Racing Fashion TV and
Racing Fashion Australia;
Grace Muhi-Iwasaki, singer
and representative of Philippine Travel & Tours; Cr
Pageant Results
Photos by Hector Calara
Miss Gay Australia 2015
Charity Steals
J.O. Roxas
Nam Quach, Mayor of the
City of Maribyrnong; and
Scott Sharley, international
transgender beauty pageant
judge and CEO of transgender beauty pageant social
media site Transworld.
Contestants competed in
costume, evening wear, talent (female impersonator
entrants), swimwear (transgender contestants) and interview (top three finalists)
categories. The winners were
crowned by their predecessors Kristal Fuentes, Miss
Gay Australia 2014, and
Aiko Montecarlo, Miss Transsexual Australia 2014.
This year, contestants
nominated an advocacy
cause. Organisations represented were: Animals Australia, Ausgender, Beyond
Blue, Cancer Council Victoria, Carmen Rupe Memorial Trust, Deaf Australia,
Down Syndrome Australia,
Lung Foundation Australia,
Transkids Purple Rainbow
Foundation and YGender.
Billed as Australia’s biggest and most prestigious
beauty pageant for female
impersonators and transgender women, Miss Gay
and Miss Transsexual Australia 2015 was staged as
part of the 2015 Midsumma
Festival.
1st Runner Up (2nd Place) - Krista Herrington
(Sydney, NSW)
2nd Runner Up (3rd Place) - Jacqueline Verona
(Caulfield, VIC)
3rd Runner Up (4th Place) - Honey Montana
(St Kilda, VIC)
4th Runner Up (5th Place) - Sue She Tran
(Brisbane, QLD)
Best Mardi Gras Costume - Krista Herrington
(Sydney, NSW)
Best In Evening Wear
- Jacqueline Verona
(Caulfield, VIC)
Best In Talent
- Charity Steals
(West Melbourne, VIC)
Facebook ‘like A Queen Award’ - Charity Steals
(West Melbourne, Vic)
Miss Congeniality
- Coco Foxx
(Sydney, NSW)
Miss Transsexual Australia 2015
1st Runner Up (2nd Place) - Victoria Rivera Martin
(Sydney, NSW)
2nd Runner Up (3rd Place) - Talissa Mae Andrada
(South Yarra, VIC)
3rd Runner Up (4th Place) - Cassandra Myles
Cabelion (Sydney, NSW)
4th Runner Up (5th Place) - Cherry Teewara
(Sydney, NSW)
Best Las Vegas Costume
- Victoria Rivera Martin
(Sydney, NSW)
Best In Evening Wear
- Cassandra Myles
Cabelion (Sydney, NSW)
Best In Swimsuit
- Victoria Rivera Martin
(Sydney, NSW)
Facebook ‘like A Goddess Award’ - J.O Rojas
(Deer Park, VIC)
Miss Congeniality - Victoria Rivera Martin
(Sydney, NSW)
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APCO assists visiting Pinoy
Dr Cen Amores hands over APCO’s $1000 charity cash donation to Tatay Oscar and his wife.
It was witnessed by Club Filipino Illawarra’s president, Mir McCauley.
Richard Ford
NSW—The Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations, Inc (APCO) started
2015 with charity assistance.
Tatay Oscar from the Visayas
was the first recipient of
APCO’s charity – a cash
donation of $1,000 when
he had to undergo an emergency operation while on a
tourist visa.
A few months ago, Tatay
Oscar and his wife came
to visit their daughter and
her family in Wollongong.
It was during that time that
Tatay Oscar’s life turned
upside down when he was
diagnosed with bowel cancer
and was advised to undergo
surgery immediately. Being
on a visitor visa, Tatay Oscar
was not entitled to avail of
Medicare assistance for his
treatment.
In fact, their house in the
Visayas was destroyed by
super typhoon Haiyan last
year. His family could not
afford to pay for his soaring medical bills so a friend
of Tatay Oscar’s daughter,
Malyn Vasquez who is the
Treasurer of Club Filipino
Illawarra, appealed for APCO’s assistance. CFI and
other Filipino organisations
in Wollongong had earlier
held a fund-raising activity
for Tatay Oscar’s immediate
assistance.
As Dr Cen Amores was
preparing for her 65th birthday thanksgiving party, she
suggested to the APCO Board
to appeal to her guests not
to give her any present but
instead, asked them for cash
donations for APCO charities. Dr Cen had in mind,
Tatay Oscar to share part of
her birthday cash presents.
APCO’s $1000 cash donation to Tatay Oscar was given
during the 25th Anniversary
celebration of Club Filipino
Illawarra, Inc, a founding
member of APCO. Tatay
Oscar and his family were
overwhelmed by APCO’s
gesture of love to a kababayan whom they have not
event met before offering the
cash assistance.
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Migration
Mentor
FELIX CARAO
Partner visas allow individuals to enter or remain
in Australia provided they
are in a spousal or de facto
relationship with an Australian citizen, an Australian
permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen,
and are sponsored by their
spouse or de facto partner
for a visa. The subclass 309
visa is intended for offshore
applicants and leads to a
permanent subclass 100
visa while subclass 820 is
an onshore visa and corresponds with a permanent
subclass 801 visa.
What are the eligibility
criteria for Partner
(Temporary) visa?
General eligibility: An individual is eligible if he/
she is a spouse or de facto
partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent
resident or an eligible New
Zealand citizen. In addition, the spouse or de facto
partner acts as a sponsor of
the applicant. In case the
spouse has not yet turned
18, the parent or guardian
of the spouse would act as
a sponsor.
Prospective Marriage
visa pathway: An individual is eligible if he/she is
the holder of a subclass 300
Prospective Marriage visa
and is married to the sponsoring partner. In case the
spouse has not yet turned
18, the parent or guardian
of the spouse would act as a
sponsor. The visa applicant
must be in a continuing
spousal relationship with
the sponsor.
Death of sponsor: This
eligibility is applied in case
the sponsoring partner has
died. The visa applicant
must be the holder of a
subclass 300 Prospective
Marriage visa and married to the sponsor. He/she
must provide proof that the
spousal relationship would
have continued if the sponsor had not died, and has
Requirements for Partner Visas
developed close business,
cultural or personal ties in
Australia.
The relationship ceased
— family violence provisions: This eligibility applies to an applicant whose
relationship with his/her
sponsor has ceased and
the applicant, or a member
of the family unit of the
applicant included in the
application, or a dependent
child of the sponsoring partner, and/or of the applicant
has suffered family violence
from the sponsoring partner.
The applicant must be married to the sponsor and the
holder of a subclass 300
Prospective Marriage visa
that was valid when the applicant married the sponsor.
What are the eligibility
criteria for a permanent
Partner visa?
General eligibility: An individual is eligible if he/
she is a holder of a subclass
309 or 820 visa and is the
spouse or de facto partner
of the sponsoring partner.
It is also required that two
years have passed since the
application was made except when the applicant and
his/her spouse or de facto
partner are in a long-term
relationship.
Ministerial Intervention cases: An individual
is eligible if he/she is the
holder of a subclass 309 or
820 visa which was granted
by the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
by using one of the Ministerial Intervention powers.
He/she must be the spouse
or de facto partner of the
sponsoring partner, and two
years should have passed
from the time of application
except when the applicant
and his/her spouse or de
facto partner are in a long
term relationship.
Death of sponsor: This
applies to an individual
whose sponsoring partner
has died. He/she must be
the holder of a subclass 820
visa. The applicant should
also satisfy the Department
of Immigration and Border Protection that he/she
would have remained to
be the spouse or de facto
partner of the sponsoring
partner if the sponsor had
not died and has developed
close business, cultural or
personal ties in Australia.
The relationship ceased:
This eligibility applies to an
applicant whose relationship with his/her sponsor
has ceased and the applicant, or a member of the
family unit of the applicant
included in the application,
or a dependent child of the
sponsoring partner, and/or
of the applicant has suffered
family violence from the
sponsoring partner. The applicant must be married to
the sponsor and the holder
of a subclass 820 visa that
was valid when the applicant married the sponsor.
Migration Review Tri-
bunal: This applies to an
individual who held a subclass 309 or 820 visa that
ceased due to a decision to
refuse a subclass 100 or 801
visa and was granted a visa
after reconsideration by the
Department of the Partner
visa application after a Migration Review Tribunal has
decided that the applicant
complied with visa criteria
aside from the requirement
that the applicant holds a
visa.
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Qualified Education Counselor (QEAC G028), and an
Accredited Recruitment Professional (MRCSA 51889).
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Calendar of Events
14 February
tion and Entertainment.
Ball. Once Upon a Time Fairy Tale Ball.
6.30pm-12.30pm. Melrose Reception
Centre, cnr Melrose and Carrick Drive,
Tullamarine. Contact Raymond McNamara 0409 656 533, Peter Thomson 0417
367 688, or Tracy Raleigh 0423 652 872.
11 April
21 February
Comedy show. Komedi Bar 2015, featuring Yuki Ito, The Voice Philippines Finalist, Comic Duo Le Chazz and AJ Tamiza
and Petite Brockovich. 7.30pm. Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson St. Contact Liz 0412 191 577, Chris 0413 455
918, Rod 0433 801 831, Beth 0422 069
591, Remy 0404 071 116, or Grace 0413
996 887. Organised by Liz Honey Promotions and Entertainment.
Concert. Fr. Rob Galea Concert 2015, LIVE
& SHARE JESUS Through Worship, Prayer,
Scripture & The Sacraments. 1-4pm. The
Celebrity Room, Moonee Valley Racing
Club. Contact Tony Santos 0412 109
300, Mario Nazareno 0433 987 215, Jon
Cablao 0435 535 017. Organised by the
Couples for Christ Australia
Concert. Bernardo Soler & Ensemble.
9-11p.m. Dizzy’s Jazz Bar, 381 Burnley St,
Richmond. Contact 9428 1233.
14 March
Dance Night. Prom Night, a night of
fine dining & elegant dancing (Waltz to
Quickstep, Rumba to Cha Cha Cha, Jive
to Freestyle dancing). 7pm-12mn. White
Horse Club. Contact Eleanor 0409 252
544. Organised by Dance N’Style.
28 March
Concert. Little Voices Live in Melbourne,
featuring Darren Espanto and Lyca Gairanod. 7.30pm. Millennium Reception
and Function Centre, 45 Fourth Avenue,
Sunshine. Contact Edna Parolma 0404
277 380, Choy Symes 0406 933 886, Tery
Kane 0409 675 246, Felina Fyfe 0468 522
965, or Lyn Toke 0431 618 749. Organised by The Face Australia Promotions
and Management and Megaface Produc-
Coronation. Mutya ng Australia Coronation Night The Goddess Ball. 6.30p12mn. Melrose Reception Centre, corner
Melrose and Carrick Drive, Tullamarine.
Contact Choy Symes 0406 988 886.
14 April
Fashion show/dinner-dance. Charity
Fashion Ball featuring High Style Philippines by International Fashion Designer Edgar San Diego. 6.30pm-12mn.
Sofitel Luxury Hotels. Contact Norma
San Diego-Santos 0438 362 275, Malu
Collie 0430 941 491, Lilly Menzie 0404
657 471, or Jelen Verseles 0401 935
274. Organised by NS Global and Ilocano Filipino Australian Association of
Victoria.
25 April
Ball. ERFFP Masquerade Ball. 6.30pm12.30am. Ferraro Receptions, 14 Onslow
Avenue, Campbellfield. Contact Roy
Carbungco 0411 145 776, Sonia Santos
0421 303 264, Lydia John 0448 200 180,
or Bernadette Miranda 0424 060 134.
Organised by ERFFP.
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.
20 June
Fundraising. Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Charity Ball. 6.30pm-12mn. Millennium
Reception, 45 Fourth Avenue, Sunshine.
Contact Terry Kane 0409 675 246, Lina
Cubelo 0402 364 975, Jason Cordi 0451
058 582, or Kyra Re 0458 033 206. Organised by Share-Me-a-Dream.
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The charm of short-term gains
The Inner
Game
Mervin Medel
THAD MANGALINO
The stories we tell ourselves
Have you ever been in
a situation in which you
are faced with uncertainty,
doubt and fear?
What did you do? Did
you push through and triumphed? Or did you stop
dead on your tracks and
pursued something else? I
bet that there were voices
in your head telling you
that “this thing is a piece
of cake!” “If so and so can
do it…So can you!” On the
flip side, the voice could be
saying the opposite “Why
try?” “I am not as good as the
others”. Ladies and Gents, I
will tell you now. The voice
in your head that screams
the loudest wins, the idea/
thought that is blasted in
the front of your mind will
overcome and produce the
outcome.
The reality is the stories
that we continually tell ourselves will determine our
future. So what stories are
you telling yourself? Can you
imagine for one second an
MMA fighter about to step
into the cage challenging for
the Welterweight title, and
on the back of his mind he
is saying “geez that dude is
looking strong I hope I don’t
get badly damaged.” Whereas another MMA fighter
walking towards the cage
tells himself “Training camp
went well, I am prepared,
and this is my moment!”
Whose story will have a
happy ending? Who will
have the better outcome?
When we have our inner
dialogue and we start to
rattle off the stories in our
mind, be mindful that you
are embedding commands
to your subconscious mind.
Your subconscious does not
know what is real and what
is pretend, so if you tell the
story that you are the victim
and you never get a lucky
break then this will manifest
in your life someway somehow. What needs to happen
is to change the channel
that you are listening to,
turn the pessimist voice
into the optimist, encouraging voice that you would be
happy to listen to.
With the short moment
we have, we won’t have
time to discuss the intricacies and the inner workings of our subconscious
mind. To simplify it,
all you
need to know is to keep telling yourself a positive and
inspiring story that makes
you the victor and not the
victim. Create your own
happily ever after in your
mind, and soon it will show
up in your life.
Until next time, Stay FOCUSED!
(For comments or feedback, email [email protected])
Some things just take time:
you can’t produce a baby in
one month by getting nine
women pregnant. – Warren
Buffet (became a millionaire through stock market
investing)
One reason why segments
like Juan for all, all for Juan
and Laban o Bawi of Eat Bulaga are popular is, many like
to play a game of fortune.
Many like to queue in
lotto outlets and bet in casinos to try their luck. In other
words, many just prefer the
short and easy way than
taking the hard one.
Sadly for them, lady luck
never meets them in the eye.
In the stock market, there
is a culture of trying to make
a quick buck. And many are
satisfied when they profit
a few dollars or pesos in
a day’s trading. Not bad
though.
The speculator
I asked an expert one time
about the trend of DMC
(David M. Consunji, Inc.)
stock by looking at ‘moving
averages.’ It’s a kind of stock
analysis based on price averages within a number of
days, say 50, to spot a trend.
It suggests that a trader
buys shares when he sees
an upward trend and sells
when the trend is in a downhill.
That guy saw a downward
trend coming and told me
that it’s an indicator to sell.
I didn’t sell, however. Its
price still went up and I
then sold my shares in April
2013 eight months after
what he told me.
Though his analysis is
based on moving averages,
which to some is considered
reliable, I still consider it as
speculation.
A speculator is someone
who tries to time the market. He moves in and out
like dancing the tinikling.
He goes in when he sees an
upward trend and out when
it’s downward.
Benjamin Graham, the
teacher of Warren Buffett,
describes it best when he
says: It is the essential character of the speculator that
he buys because he thinks
stocks are going up, not because they are cheap; and
conversely when [stocks are
going down] he sells.
They’re like guys who
like one-night stands and
call it romantic; they don’t
like long-term relationships;
they’re afraid of commitment. They just like short
time and captivated by it.
They also find excitement in listening to tips
and rumors to make money
swiftly. The excitement
they have during a bull
market, however, may turn
to anxiety when that same
bull runs off the cliff. The
aim of making money the
quick way may actually end
up losing it quick.
During the 2008 market
crash, many lost money, lots
of money. And most of them
I believe were speculators or
short-term oriented traders.
Most were simply in a hurry
to sell even at a loss.
Success story
Many times I heard and read
experts say, ‘don’t be greedy.’
I know they’re pointing to
day traders telling them to
sell whenever they make a
considerable profit.
But how many times can
traders be successful?
Don’t confuse luck with
success. The true measure
of success is consistency.
Success takes time.
If in one trade a trader
makes money but doesn’t
in the second, fourth, and
so on, that’s luck. Success
is making money year in
and year out, whether the
market is up or down.
A week, a month, or even
a year’s performance can’t
even be a gauge for success
in the market.
Warren Buffet says, “…
one year is far too short a
period to form any kind
of an opinion as to investment performance, and
measurements based upon
six months become even
more unreliable.”
The funny thing is, many
are fascinated with luck in
the stock market. So, a lot do
resort to technical analysis
and listen to tips and rumors to have a quick money.
Always quick money.
Let me tell you Warren’s
record. He has an average
return of 20 percent not in
two years or three but in
48 years!
If Warren became a billionaire, those who stayed
with him for years (those
who didn’t sell) became
millionaires. That’s the right
way to meet success in the
eye.
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superannuation/general insurance/
business valuation/workcover
Auto Mechanical
Repairs
Web: www.luxcel.com.au
All types of blinds/Roller and Plantation
Binds Security Doors/Free Measure
and Quotes
Cars - New and Used
191 South Gippsland
Highway, Cranbourne
VIC 3977
15 Clover Close, Berwick,
VIC 3806
Other Branches: Berwick,
Melton and Trafalgar
Mobile
Contact: Efren Callos
10 Berkshire Road,
Sunshine, Vic 3020
AUDIOSOUL
Contact: TET OR MANNY
WESTSIDE HONDA
Contact: Frankie Pastrana, Jr.
2–6 Heaths Road, Hoppers
Crossing Vic 3029
Phone (03) 9311 4838
0422 536 007
Mobile 0422 830 992 Mobile
New and Used Tyres, Repairs and
Services.
Bakeries
JASMINE’S BREAD
AND CAKES
Contact: Cora or Joyce
19 Chiswick Crescent
Derrimut, VIC 3030
SPECIALISES IN NEW AND USED
CARS. FINANCE AVAILABLE.
Phone
Manny (03) 8390 1118
Mobile
Tet 0431 813 311
Website:www.audiosoulhouseofmusic.com
Providing Quality Sound and Lighting
Systems and DJ Services (of any
generation) for AllOccasions.
We make Filipino bread, hopia, siopao,
special ensaymada, pandesal and
many more. We also accept made-toorder cakes for all occasions.
Contact: Gerardo Visperas
RoadMentone, Vic 3194
Phone (03) 9585 7002
Mobile 0407 958 442
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.
W
.D
.C
.
Fast, Reliable, Dedicated Doorto Door
Balikbayan Boxes to Philippines
Servicing Filipino community for more
than 20 years.
R.E.C. 19845
Contact: Frank and Chris
1 Elva Court, Braybrook
VIC 3012
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall
Vic 3023
2007
Western Dental
Care Pty. Ltd.
Contact: Dr. Nenita
Evangelista-Lalin
DJ Pogz (Gary Cajili) and
DJ Awie (Aldwin Cajili)
Contact: Gary Cajili
Mobile Phone Entertainment
Contact: Liz or Mike
16 Marriot Road, Keilor
Downs, Vic 3038
Web: http://www.lizhoney.com
Liz Honey Promotions & Entertainment
– giving opportunities to young people.
Grocery Stores
RED Driving Academy
Contact: Rachael
Mobile 0433 722 323
Email: reddrivingacademy@gmail. com
Female Instructor
Auto / Manual
WESTERN SUBURBS
packages available
L&J Mobile Disco
Contact: Amelia
9/161-163 Railway Avenue,
Laverton, VIC 3028
Door-to-door Sea Cargo and Money
Remittance /Phone Cards / Video Hire/
Clothes & Bags
0431 819 312
DJ Joe specialises in commercial RnB,
Old school hip-hop, House, Top chart
hits, and Retro.
ManileÑa Filipino
Asian Grocery
Contact: Shirley Rivera
391 Chandler Road,
Keysborough, Vic 3173
ASIAN-OZ
GROCERIES
Contact: Jovita Stevens
35 Michel Street,
Shepparton, Vic 3630
Phone (03) 5831 6586
Fax
(03) 5821 1004
Mobile 0439 632 949
R.M.M. DRIVING
SCHOOL
Phone (03) 9798 5389
Mobile 0419 674 339
Door-to-door cargo/money remittance/phonecards/bags/shoes/
clothes/wide range of Asian products.
Door-to-door Money Remittance – Sea
Cargo / Phone Cards / Cosmetics /
Aloe Vera Products
CHELZEL’S
FILIPINO VARIETY
STORE
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.
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
Phone (03) 9762 2123
(03) 8774 0043
Mobile 0413 844 146
Large range of Filipino - Asian goods
and seafoods. Door-to-door Cargo and
Money Remittance. Prepaid Phonecards. Under new management.
GRAECION FILIPINO
AND ASIAN
GROCERIES
Contact: Cion or Graeme
56 Spring Square, Hallam
Vic 3803
Melly’s Asian
Ph/Fax (03) 9796 4289 Groceries
Mobile 0416 140 705 Contact: Melly
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
KABSAT VARIETY
STORE
Contact: Josie Sotelo
Shop 3, 167/179 Shaws
Road
Werribee, VIC 3030
Shop 43, Hampton Park
Shopping Square,
Somerville Road,
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
Ph/Fax (03) 9799 2565
Money Remittance, Sea cargo Services, Filipino Movies VHS/VCD Hire,
VCD Karaoke Hire/Sales, Phonecards.
PINOY TAYO ASIAN
GROCERIES
Contact: Grace
Shop 6, Craigieburn Plaza
and Shop C0012,
Craigieburn Central,
Craigieburn Road,
VIC 3064
Phone (03) 8339 7439
Mobile 0413 996 887
Open 7 days / wide variety of FilAsian products / cheaper prices /
quality service.
Phone (03) 9974 2795
Phone (03) 9369 2393 Mobile 0430 387 989
Fax
(03) 9369 2393 Email: kabsatvarietystore@gmail.
com
Mobile 0434 980 586 Filipino/Asian Products/Whitening
Submit an article
Contact: DeejayJoe Vibal
Mobile
Filipino-Asian products – dry and frozen / take-away food / prepaid phone
cards/ DOOR-TO-DOOR BOXES AND
MONEY REMITTANCE
Driving Schools
AMELIA’s Variety
Store & Asian
Grocery
Welars Express Money Remittance /
Door-to-door Cargo / Prepaid Phonecards / DVD Movies for sale.
Phone (03) 9404 5584
Mobile 0424 963 870
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
If you need fillings, tooth extractions,
dentures, teeth cleaning, teeth whitening.
Advertise in
this section
(03) 9369 4324
Contact: EMY TOLENTINO
SHOP 16, Stables Shopping
Centre, 314-360 Childs
Road, Mill Park, VIC 3082
Entertainment
Services
Sea freight / Air Freight / Money Remittance Services.
0431489198
97992327
Party DJ for all your occasions; birthdays, engagement, weddings, special
events and corporate functions.
We cater to any music styles you may
need with our quality sound and
lighting and we will make your event a
huge success.
MELIAN’S SARISARI STORE
Mobile 0414 344 969 Phone: (03) 9381 0433
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
Phone 1800 522 0000
Kayumanggi
Entertainment
Phone (03) 9689 7237
Fax
(03) 9689 3800
Mobile 0423 224 224
Contact: CRISTINE OR
LORETTA
440 Sydney Road,
Phone (03) 9311 5901
Brunswick Vic 3056
Ph/Fax (03) 9367 7438
Mobile 0412 191 577
LBC HARI NG
PADALA
ntal Care
n
JOLLY B’S BAKERY
& TAKEAWAY
DAUSAN
SERVICES
(03)
9704
2876 Liz Honey
Parcel, Large
Cargo
- Worldwide
Mobile 0415 199 898 Mobile 0490 065 745 Promotions &
Dentists
Wester
Bakeries and
Take-away
Door-to-Door Sea
&/or Air Freight
Services
Phone : (03) 97997624
Dausan
(03) 97042876
International
Mob : 0490 065 745
Freight
Contact : John / Ramon
Forwarder
Contact:
John/Arlene
Door to Door
to Phils. Air & Sea
Build Computer According to your Specification, All you computer needs.
Phone (03) 9311 1096 204-206 Station Road Deer
Park, VIC 3023
Phone 0414 528 983
For specialty Filipino bakery products: Phone (03) 9361 2166
Pan de sal/pan de coco/ensaymada/
(03) 9363 7772
hopia/ monay and lots more.
Fax
(03) 9363 7872
Mobile 0403 717 820
03 9759 5075 Contact: Peter/Carina/Alex
0412 329 378 123 Lower Dandenong
Email: michael_venezuela@yahoo.
com.au
Registered tax agent. Qualified Accountant – CPA Australia
G’S IT COMPUTER
REPAIRS
Ltd
Phone
Mobile
Contact: Julie or Vince
178 Churchill Avenue,
Braybrook, VIC 3019
Affordable price for all party occasions. We also sell beauty products:
(1) Miracle Wonder Healing. All natural, no chemicals, all herbal. (2) Kojic
Soap-Whitening, anti-aging, remove
dark black spots all over the body.
Contact: DJ Dan
Pty
Contact: Michael
Venezuela CPA
PO Box 2949, Rowvillle,
VIC 3178
masarap bakery
and asian
grocery
0433 924 953
0423 189 353 UNIVERSAL POWER
Reverse Cargo – Phils to Aust
CHEMIXTRY MOBILE Phone
(03) 9799 7624
Relocation / Lipat bahay
De
Ph/Fax (03) 9789 9119
Mobile 0438 789 911
MLV ACCOUNTING
All electrical installations:
Safety certificate / Satellite TV, TFC &
Christian channel / Digital antennae /
TV points / Audio\video intercon / Ovens, stoves, hot water / Home theater
/ Testing and tagging, Split system air
conditioning / Switchboard upgrades /
Domestic Electrical Services preferred.
Free Quotations.”
INTERNATIONAL
Computer Services
Cora
0433 801 532 Mobile 0433 655 193
A+Certified Professional IT
Joyce
0433 776 720 CompTIA
Technician, Microsoft Certified System
Engineer.
Computer
expert for all your
Landline 03 9361 2401
problems. Services: Virus/
Phone (03) 9361 2401 computer
Spyware Removal, Hardware UpraMobile 0433 776 720 grades, Data Recovery-Internet Security,
Contact: Manuel Mabag,
fipa, M.Comm
14 Bendemere Rise,
Langwarrin, VIC 3910
E-mail: [email protected]
Public Accountant and Registered Tax
Agent. Individual, Business & Investment Tax Returns, BAS. We come to
you for your convenience.
Contact: Alfredo Artuz Electrical Contractor
Phone (03) 9366 8486
Mobile 0401 732 938
Mobile
0435 353 061
Mabag
Accounting
and Taxation
Services
Social ballroom dance instructor /
choreographer**MR.
/ disc jockeyDJ**
OCCASIONS )
Personal (Rental/CGT) & Business Tax
(GST/ABN).
(03) 9799 7386
0455 277 793
electrics
0458 464 640 odip
R.E.C. 17898
Contact:
or DANCE
Bing Macam
DINNER
PARTIES ( ALL
RAISING, Roel
Phone (03) 9770 0066 Spot On Tyres
Fax (03) 9770 0466 and Auto
Contact: Josie Young
Phone
Mobile
Dance Instructors/
Choreographers
Contact: Purita Binghay
JY Accounting
Services
Contact: MELVIN / LALAINE
prices. Friendly service.
Binghay & Co P/L
MDIEZ SOUND N
MOTION
Affordable DJ SOUND
MR.
DJ&
PA SOUND
AND
LIGHTS
HIRE for
HIRE
BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, ANNIVERSARY, FUND
11 Dandenong Road East,
Frankston, VIC 3199
Contact: Vivian
Shop 14, 119 Hopkins St,
Footscray, VIC 3011
(Leeds St entrance)
Phone (03) 9449 5779
Mobile 0414 959 224
Blinds and Curtains
Electrical
Contractors
BALIKBAYAN
ACCOMMODATION
MANILA IN
FOOTSCRAY
Gov’t Accredited Cert. III & IV
Discount Beds &
Furniture
products (glutathione)
Foodwarmers/Gel, Balikbayan Boxes/
Money Remittance
Phonecards/Proper ty agent (Phil)/
European cookware/Health-Beauty
Products
READ THE LATEST FILO NEWS
Log on to
QUIAPO AUSTRALASIA Mobile 0422 322 246 PHILIPPINE TRADE
AND INVESTMENT
PTY LTD
Web: www.globalcashremit.com.au
168 Churchill Avenue,
CENTER
MONEY REMITTANCE AND MONEY
Braybrook, Vic 3019
Contact: Lita / Bong
Phone (03) 9311 0992
Fax
(03) 9311 4876
EXCHANGE.. LOW IN FEES, HIGH
IN RATES!!!
SEND MONEY TO LOVED ONES IN
MINUTES. VISIT US, CALL OR SEND
MONEY ONLINE!!
Wholesaler / Retailer / Importer of
Philippine Food Products / Money Remittance / Door-to-Door Cargo / Selling
Orocon plastic containers / Others
RIA FILIPINO
GROCERIES
Contact: RIA AND JUN
Shop 6 , Victoria Square
Elaine Street, St. Albans
VIC 3021
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall,
VIC 3023
Ph/Fax (03) 9367 2557
Ria 0431 087 528
Jun 0433 800 454
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
26A Webb Street Narre
Warren, VIC 3805
Phone (03) 9796 0880
Fax (03) 9703 1621
Mobile 0430 207899
International Money Transfer Agent.
Business hours: Mon.-Sat.:
10:30am-6:30pm; Sunday:
11am-5pm
Groceries and
Take-away Foods
Contact: Ligaya Binuya –
0405 101 320
Amador Binuya –
PHIL EXPRESS
REMITTANCE
AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
(near Brimbank Central Shopping
Centre)
Fish & Chips, take-away food, Filipino
and Asian Grocery, Phone recharge,
phonecards.
Lechon
AMALIA’S LECHON
CEBU P/L
SPECIALISING IN FILIPINO
AUTHENTIC SPIT ROAST PIG
Contact: Alex and Amie
Factory 35, 12-20 James
Court, Tottenham, VIC
3012 (Mel Ref. 41A4)
Money Remittance
&/or Freight
Services
Contact: George
Specialising in digital photography,
design of business forms, logos,
booklets, souvenir programmes,
magazines, flyers, etc.
3zzz 92.3 fm
Melbourne, VIC
Contact: Chito Javier
to the Philippines.
Credit to account. Cash door to door.
Cash pick up.
program
Phone (03) 9313 7456
1800 988 185
Email address:
[email protected]
“Future-Proof Your Tomorrow, Today”
Restaurants,
Take-away Shops
and Grocery Stores
0401 027 683 Contact: Orly Vargas
Specialising in Filipino Dishes – puto,
dinuguan, lumpia, turon, palabok,
kare-kare at iba pa.
Claire’s Food
House
Contact: Claire or Mary
Shop 5/550 Mahoneys Rd,
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
calling cards.
Mobile 0413 383 648 Contact: Perla Luetic
0466 422 047 93 Cowper Street,
Philippine Gov’t
Offices
PHILIPPINE
EMBASSY
H.E. Belen Anota,
Ambassador
P.O. Box 3297, Manuka
Canberra, ACT 2603
Geelong radio
94.7fm - filipino
program
Geelong, VIC
Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Contact: Aspie Burns
JASMINE’S CAFÉ
AND RESTAURANT
Contact: Cora or Bless
Shop 2 / 85 Mt. Derrimut
Road, Deer Park Vic
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.
CIRCULO
CAPIZENO OF
MELBOURNE
Footscray, VIC 3011
Phone (03) 9687 9011
Fax (03) 9687 9120
Website: fccvi.org.au
“As the umbrella body, we look after
the welfare of the Fil-Aussie communities in Victoria.”
Victoria Inc.
Contact: Melvin Espiga –
President
C/- 10 Clues Crt., Sunshine
West, Vic 3020
Phone (03)8361 8606
Mobile 0416 027 922
PHILIPPINE
Consulate (NSW)
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Email: contact@philippineconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.com.au
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
Phone (03) 9869 7182
Email address: info@philconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.
com.au
Office hours: Tuesday and Wednesday,
10.00am to 4.00pm, and Thursday by
appointment only
Philippine
Filipino Restaurant and Asian Groceries
TAKE-AWAY - ASIAN GROCERIES - CATERING
To Dine In / Hold Function: Booking is Essential
For our Catering Services please call Jocelyn
We Cater for all Occasions
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
Philippine
Consulate (VIC)
Mr. Felix Pintado
Level 5, Suite 11a, 11
Queens Road,
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
(entrance is via Queens
Lane)
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
Shop 5/49 Synnot Street
Werribee Vic 3030
Ph: (03) 9371 7140
RAINE & HORNE
Estate agents
Contact: Sonny Castillo,
Sales Manager
Contact: Jocelyn / Ding
Shop 21-23/100 Furlong
Road, Cairnlea Shopping
Centre, Cairnlea, Vic 3023
Shop 5/49 Synnot Street,
Werribee, VIC 3030
Phone (03) 8390 1346
(03) 8358 5600
Point Cook, Vic 3030
(03) 9731 7140
Mobile: 0419 330 801
Mobile 0425 842 883
Web: rh.com.au/pointcook
Thinking of Selling, Buying or Leasing
your property?
Allow me to help you first with an
Obligation Free Market & Rental Appraisal. CALL ME NOW!
Catering/Take-away food/Door-to-door
Cargo & Money Remittance/Phone
Cards Available.
Valley, QLD 4006
Philippine
Consulate (Tas.)
Mr Paul J. Green, Honorary
Consul General
GPO Box 1231 M, Hobart,
TAS 7000
REMAX PROPERTY
SPECIALISTS
27-33 Wentworth
Avenue, Sydney, NSW
2000
Phone (02) 9283 0711
Fax (02) 9283 0755
Web: www.tourism.gov.ph
Submit an article
LASANG PINOY
THE FILIPINO
CUISINE
Contact: JOSEPHINE or
RAUL
Shop 12, Elaine Street
Victoria Square, St.
Albans, VIC 3021
Consultant, ICCA
Accredited Cruise
Consultant
201 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Phone (03) 9639 1177
Fax ( 03) 9639 0106
Mobile 0430 956 306
Email: ptsales@parthenontravel.
com.au
“Flights Melbourne – Manila return
from only *$732 including taxes.”
*Subject to availability of seats.
Excludes peak season.
Trade Services –
House
Maintenance
HANDY EDI
Contact: EDISON LINTAG
8 Catherine Place
Pakenham, VIC
Mobile 0415 835 863 WESTERN TRAVEL
Can take jobs on your renovation
needs – tiling, painting, installation of
vanities, decking, flooring
Travel Agents &/or
Travel Tours
Deer Park
License 32932
Contact: Josie, Rita, John,
Carmi
Shop 2A, 100 Furlong Rd
Cairnlea Town Centre
Cairnlea, VIC 3023
Phone 03 9363 0288
Fax
03 9363 0488
Web: www.westerntravel.com.au
A philippine tours
Contact: Aleli, Jennifer,
Chris, Ester, Grace, or
Geraldine
225 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West, VIC 3055
helloworld
Keilor- ONE STOP
TRAVEL SHOP
Keilor Shopping Centre
Phone (03) 9384 1844
Shop 56, 80 Taylors
Chris 0413 455 918
Road Keilor Downs,
VIC 3038
Ester
0431 821 885
Geraldine 0412 663 699 Contact: Theresa (Tek)
Jennifer 0422 404 271
Macawili
Joy 0430 395 157 T:
Contact: Rowella Dango
(03) 9310 8855
Emergency
Website: philippinetours.com.au
Mob 0488 313 288
– President, Laura
Relief Fund for
Over 30 years of service to the Filipino- F:(03) 9310 8866
Abejaron – Secretary,
Australian community. Maaasahan at
Philippines
E: theresa.keilor@
mapagkakatiwalaan.
Chona Lim - PRO
Roy Carbungco, President
helloworld.com.au
Phone
Website: helloworld.
0411 145 776
Rowella
9559 3674
com.au
Michael Wright, Secretary,
Hello World...Hello Philippines! Talk to
Laura 9798 0730
our Expert Travel Consultants for all
0418 543 737
your travel needs.
0431 379 743
Calendar of Events and Disaster Lim
Page 1
KALIWAT
BOL-ANON SA
AUSTRALIA INC.
(KABAI)
Preparedness
Annual Fundraising Event, Month
of April
“We welcome everyone to join our
group especially those of Boholano
descent.
GO TRAVEL
Contact person: Lovernie
Unit 27, No. 11 Bryants
Road, Dandenong VIC
3175
FILIPINO AUSTRALIAN
FRIENDSHIP
ASSOCIATION OF
GEELONG INC.
Melbourne
Phone 03 8788 5152 International
Mobile 0488 222 244 Travel & Tour
PampangueÑo
Club of
Melbourne
Victoria
Contact: Bernadette Miranda,
President-0424 050 134
Sonia Santos, Treasurer
Email/website: www.gotravelclub.
com.au
Professional and efficient facilitator in
the travel and tour industry offering
corporate and leisure travel services
Deer Park
Travel
Deer Park travel
Address:
Level 1, 20 The Mall,
Heidelberg West
Victoria 3081
Phone No. (03) 9988-5099
Website:
MINAwww.melbourneinternationPRECILLA
altravel.com
Email
address:
[email protected]
Mob:
0415
661 665
Specializing in:
•ticketing
•tours
•hotel accommodation
better than any internet deals
- 0421 303 264 Contact: Mina Precilla
Phone (03) 5257 1921 11 Hunter Ave,
DEER PARK TRAVEL
“We welcome everyone to join our
85
– 87
OakwoodDrive,
Road,
15/44
Eucalyptus
Maidstone 3012
organisation.”
filipino
australian
foundation of
qld
Contact: Mauro Somodio
PO Box 2424, Chirmside,
QLD 4032
RoxburghPark,VIC 3064
Phone (03) 9305 1426
Fax (03) 9305 1425
Mobile 0411 145 776
The club holds its annual event every
Melbourne Cup Day eve.
PANGASINENSES
DOWN UNDER
Phone (03) 9364 1174
Mobile 0439 303 754 Phone (07) 3216 9808 MELBOURNE
AUSTRALIA
0488 198 900
(PDUMA)
Opening Hours: Tues- Sunday (9 am
to 9 pm)
Dine In & take-away/ special functions
and catering available/Door-to-Door
Cargo /Magnolia and Selecta ice cream/
San Miguel Beer, Light, and Pale Pilsen/
Red Horse
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.
Contact: Terry Apines
Contact: Barry Buckle,
President
D.W. Hope Centre, The
Boulevard, Norlane,
VIC 3214
Phone (07) 3252 8215
Fax
(07) 3252 8240
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
Our next project is to build a multipurpose hall in Bacolod through
Gawad Kalinga.
Phone (03) 5221 7144 Phone (03) 8358 4834 18 Claude Avenue,
Mobile
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
Bless 0413 690 939
RADYO KABAYAN
Mobile
0413 844 146
Cora
0433-801-532
Phone (02) 6273 2535 Melbourne, 855 Khz AM
Takeaway and dine in. We accept We raise funds to support our projects
Wednesdays
7:00
to
7:30
pm
Fax (02) 6273 3984
catering. Specialises in yummy in Capiz.
Contact: Maria Selga,
Program Convenor
Organisation for Pangasinan-born
residents of Victoria and their friends
and supporters.
SHARE-ME-A DREAM
PARTHENON
BISAYAN
COMMUNITY CLUB TRAVEL
Contact: CHERYWIN
OF VICTORIA INC.
NEILSON, Travel
Filipino
Community
1/28 Pickett Street
Footscray VIC 3011
council of
Ph (6:00pm)
Victoria inc.
(03) 9687 9626 (fccvi)
ASSOCIATION
OF FILIPINOS &
AUSTRALIANS IN
GIPPSLAND
Phone 03 9764 2072
Mobile 0402 283 188
Phone (07) 3808 7804
PHILIPPINE
LANGUAGE
INSTITUTE
Social Organisations
21
GPO Box 2745, Brisbane,
QLD 4001
Schools - Language
&/or Special Courses
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Contact: Bryant or Josie
Shop 4, 1-3 Princess Street
St. Albans VIC 3021
Phone 61 3 8782 3788
Mobile 0409 952 994
Melbourne, 3SER 97.7 FM
Phone (03) 6230 4000 Contact: Ben Respicio
Director/CEA REIV
Fax (03) 6231 1986
Mobile 0412 335 077
GLOBAL CASH
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FILIPIno
community
coordinating
council of qld
Phone (03) 9415 1923
Contact: Jerry or Lydia
(03) 9415 1926
Phone (03) 9307 9478 Email: [email protected]
86 Vary Street, Morwell,
Phone
(03)
9359
0802
1300 795 798 Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 4:00PM,
VIC 3840
Mobile
0409
092
556
Fridays 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, Sundays
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Services offered: take-away Filipino Phone
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PERA PADALA. SEND YOUR MONEY
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FAST AND SECURE.
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Phone (03) 9314 0858 consulate (QLD)
Mobile 0434 143 129 Mr. Alan Grummitt
0401 209 540 126 Wickham St, Fortitude
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Contact: Eduard
Phone (02) 9262 7377
0433 917 511 Fax
(02) 9262 7355
Phone (03) 8390 4212 Mobile 0415 426 400
85 – 87 Oakwood Road,
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Phone (03) 8348 5766 Mobile
Mobile 0414 748 427 Website: ggoryopictures.com
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Contact: Narcisa Mcleavy
Shop 251, Footscray
Market, Vic 3011
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
LBC Money
remittance
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LOOKING FOR OMAR
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Looking For Omar from Melbourne.
Omar from Melbourne, you live in
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father and Filipino mother, living in the
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We met on plane, connection flight
from Melbourne to Brunei, on Brunei
Airlines, 19th May 2013. We sat at the
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Brunei Airport, you sent me off to my
transit gate to Malaysia.
You continued to your transit gate
to Dubai. Your final destination was
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piano teacher who lives in Melbourne,
would like to reconnect with you.
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Mobile
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Contact: Michael
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PO Box 2949, Rowvillle
Victoria 3178
Phone 03 9759 5075
Mobile 0412 329 378
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& Accountancy
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EMAIL: [email protected].
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accounting requirements.
Contact Fil Gonzaga
[email protected]
Mobile: 0423-265-737
Services:
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• Establish and maintain business
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partnerships, individuals
• Establish, maintain and audit selfmanaged super funds
Train your staff to use:
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Address: 41 Walker St. Dandenong VIC
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Website: www.taap.com.au
Mohammed Taiyab
Principal/Accountant/Tax Agent/J.P.
JRJ Corporate Advisory
Services Pty Ltd
ABN 49 100 180 747
Chartered Accountant
Registered Tax Agent
Tax returns, Tax planning, management consulting, audit
and assurance, and related business needs.
Your partner in Wealth Creation and Asset Protection.
For personal and complete business services, please contact:
Loreto Resubal, CA, MBA (RMIT) CTA - 0425 751 281
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Email: [email protected] Website: www.jrj.com.au
Supporting your local Rotary Community and Sports Clubs.
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FOOTSCRAY AREA
CALL JUN - MOBILE: 0469 348 543
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E M
 Your local driving school at South-Eastern suburbs
 Accredited driving instructor
 Beginner, overseas licence, change-over
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Tawag lang po!
Contact BEN BOLANO
Mobile: 0408 543 554
Phone: (03) 9795 1834
BDSc (Phil.), ADC (Aus.)
Dentist
Shop 17 Burnside Shopping Centre
15-25 Westwood Drive, Burnside VIC 3023
Phone: 03 8390 0959 Fax: 03 8390 0949
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday & Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm
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EMPLOYMENT
GROCERY
STORES
Also sells frozen
products, fresh fruits
and vegetables
• BALIKBAYAN BOX
• MONEY REMITTANCE
• PADALA REGALO
Shop 10
Lalor Plaza Shopping Centre
22 McKimmies Rd, Lalor 3075
Contact:
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Phone/Fax: (03) 9464 7474
Mobile: 0402 011 402
FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
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OUR PRICES:
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We accept any appliances, electronic
equipment and any home furnishings (new or
old) for shipment to the Philippines. Call us.
Pagusapan po natin.
Korean hairdresser
Men’s cut from - $15
Ladies cut from - $20
Color from - $50
*Shiseido straight permanent from $160
Shop3/323, Main Road East, St.Albans Vic 3021
Opening hours: 9.30am to 6pm, Mon - Sat
P: (03) 9310 9246; M: 0450 210 913
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FRACGP,AMC,FARGP
DENTAL PRACTITIONER
Mr Wilfredo Reyes
Dental Prosthetist, ADPA member
WANTED:
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Tel. (03) 8759 3761 Mobile: 0412 947 276
Website: www.1ravenmedical.com
MIGRATION SERVICES
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Feel free to contact me.
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Mortgage Broker
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Postal Address
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