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The Philippine Times
YEAR 21 AUGUST 2012
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Youth
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Temperature came to a freezing -5 degrees in this part of Kyneton, Victoria but the Campaspe
Downs Country Resort was ablaze with the faith and passion of more than 500 youths from all
over Australia who came to this year’s Youth for Christ Youth Conference. Photographed during the
Praisefest, these youths are redefining the meaning of cool and proving that faith doesn’t come
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Angry mood hovers over
Fiesta membership meeting
The Quarterly Membership Meeting of the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc
(PFVI) last 22 July 2012
at the Philippine Community Centre, sad to say, did
not end well as both the
PFVI Management Committee Members and the
Concerned Members of
the Philippine Fiesta of
Victoria Inc (CMPFVI) have
stood firm on their respective agendas and expressed
anger and disappointment
on important items leaving
some issues unresolved.
And what makes it worse
is that the big Fiesta celebration, now on its 30th
anniversary, is only three
months away.
Step down please
As the beleaguered PFVI
Chairman Ross Manuel was
trying to run the meeting
smoothly, he and his officers
were subjected to withering
criticisms and rebukes from
the members. Mario Magbiray, 2nd Vice Chairman,
reported that the vendor
is seeking amendment of
location and recommending
to the Fiesta committee to
sell the middle of the site
instead of the side. Amendment is needed, he said,
as the current contract of
sale is unacceptable as far
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verbally the committee has Alex Ordona (right) explains his
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CPCA @21: A time for significant
changes
Maria Smith
The miserable and misty
morning on June 30 did not
dampen the atmosphere of
celebration at the Baptist
Church Hall in Dandenong
where the Centre for Philippine Concerns Australia
(CPCA) and its seven member organisations gathered
to reflect on its 21 years
of dedicated service to the
Filipino-Australian migrant
communities.
The assembly commenced with Norminda
Forteza, CPCA chairperson,
welcoming individual and
organisational members including the United Filipino
Elderly Inc. (UFEI), Young
Generation (YG), Salaginto,
senior support groups from
Frankston, Gippsland and
Knox, and volunteers from
the Filipino Carers Kitchen
(FCK), Community Partners
Program (CPP), Home and
Community Care (HACC),
and the Victorian School of
Languages (VSL).
Apart from commemorating Philippine Independence
Day, the CPCA also held a
special general meeting in
which significant changes
to the organisation were proposed and agreed upon by
all members in attendance.
The highlight of these was
the name change from Centre for Philippine Concerns
Australia (CPCA) – Victoria
Branch to the AustralianFilipino Community Services (AFCS) with its official
address at 186 Foster St.
East, Dandenong 3175.
The AFCS, according to
the altered constitution, is
now a charitable, community-based, not-for-profit
and voluntary organisation
which aims to promote “the
well-being of all Australian
Filipinos and educate the
newly-arrived and disadvantaged groups about their
rights to better economic,
cultural and political life in
Australia”.
The Board of Management
is now also responsible for
the overall strategic planning
and direction of the AFCS as
well as its financial accountability. An executive work-
ing committee
composed
of the Centre
Manager, Chairperson, and the
Treasurer was
also formed.
C u r r e n t l y,
Christine Dinas,
a social worker
and graduate of
RMIT, works as
Centre Manager
for two days
a week. Dinas
has been active
in coordinating
volunteers and
believes that
volunteers are
the backbone
of any organisation.
Indeed, the CPCA (now the
AFCS) has gone a long way
from originally assisting the
Department of Immigration
in 1991 in protecting Filipino brides from desperate
and life-threatening marital
situations, to getting funded
by the Department of Health
to assist seniors programs
such as the UFEI (Clayton)
Photo by Conrado Aguilar
founded by Nene Mallari,
among others, and getting
young people involved in
financial literacy and other
cultural programs.
As the outgoing chairperson, Forteza reiterated
during the special general
meeting: “We have become
service-oriented, and I encourage all members to support our executive working
committee and one another
to work towards understanding our common goal, and to
help the Australian-Filipino
Community Services to keep
going forward”.
Forteza officially resigned
on 30 June, effective 30
October with the handover
to be completed by 30 November. She will be pursuing community chaplaincy
as a form of service to the
community.
Lucy Tesoro, once recipient of the CPCA “Most
O u t s t a n d i n g Vo l u n t e e r
Award”, has been appointed
chairperson trainee until the
next election, and to support
deputy Chairperson Consejo
Chavarria who is soon to
become an honorary life
member.
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Philippine Fiesta
Beauty Quest now on
Despite problems confronting the Management
Committee of the Philippine Fiesta, Liza Di Blasio,
last year’s Chairperson of
the 2011 Philippine Fiesta
Beauty Quest, has accepted
another year to continue
the Beauty Quest glory she
started last year. “I have
decided to lead again this
year’s Beauty Quest to keep
the Fiesta’s Project alive and
burning. I do believe that we
have to maintain the legendary image of the Beauty
Quest to the Philippine Community here in Victoria.
Beauty and glamour are
part of being a Filipino and
I am very proud to be part
of it and lead as an example
to our kababayans here in
Australia,” she told The
Philippine Times.
On 29 September 2012,
the beauty candidates will
have a Presentation Night at
the Princess Court Reception
in Mulgrave. This year’s candidates are: Miss Philippine
Fiesta- Cheryl Day, Raniellene Acao and Kyra Re and
Mrs Philippine Fiesta- Gina
Tolentino, Miane Attard,
Dolores Pritchard and Maria
Isabella Armstrong.
Di Blasio said that the
Beauty Quest will as usual
be the main highlight of the
Philippine fiesta celebration.
“Every quest is different
and this year we will add
interstate entertainers to
the Philippine Fiesta as we
will do the Talent Quest
during the Fiesta celebration
in November,” she said.
Filipinos in Melbourne can
support the candidates by
attending the Presentation Night. For those with
business ventures, she is
encouraging them to sponsor
through business advertise- Terry Kane, PROs. Liz Honey
ments. Every year, there is will serve as the Overall Coora Souvenir Program being dinator, with Emmie Dulake
printed for the candidates as Assistant Coordinator.
and the Program can
be a good marketing Cheryl Day
material for business
owners.
Funds raised during the beauty quest
will go towards the
maintenance and
improvement of
the Philippine site
in Laverton. The
Beauty Quest is
the major source
of income for the
property’s main- Gina Tole
ntino
tenance.
Beauty Quest
2012 Committee
members who will
support Di Blasio
are: Elna De Ocampo, Vice Chairperson; Tess Fenton, Secretary;
Elgen Shannon,
Treasurer, and
Choy Symes and
Filo voices echo in FILCCA’s
th
12 national conference
“A showcase of solidarity.”
That is how Filipino Communities Council of Australia
(FILCCA) President Marisa
Vedar describes the 12 th
National Filipino Conference slated on 12-14 October
2012 in Maylands, Western
Australia. The conference
aims to discuss, develop, and
plan strategies on issues of
state and national levels and
will gather leaders of Filipino
community organisations
across Australia.
“This is the best way to
network with Filipinos allover Australia. The FILCCA
Conference would also
create better awareness of
common issues that affect
Filipino communities. We
can learn new concepts from
other States just as we can
showcase the strengths of
the Victorian Filipino Community,” explains Vedar.
The Filipino Community
Council of Western Australia
(FCCWA), whose establishment is Vedar’s legacy, shall
host the conference. Workshops are benchmarked on
the theme, “Strengthening
Partnerships, Creating Opportunities” and will cover
topics on family and community relationships, migration
and settlement issues, and
setting up cooperatives and
youth volunteers. Highlight
is the FILCCA Awards which
will honor outstanding Filipino-Australian individual or
group. Winner/s will come
from the nominees submitted
by each State Council on or
before 30 August.
FILCCA serves as the umbrella body and catalyst to
better Filipino-Australian
relations in government
and private sectors. It is
composed of Peak Councils
in all states and territories,
namely Philippine Community Council of NSW, Filipino
Community Council of Vic,
Filipino Community Council
of Qld, Filipino Settlement
Coordinating Council of SA,
Filipino Community Council
of ACT, LuzViMinda Filipino
Community Council of TAS,
and Filipino Community
Council of WA. Election of
the new FILCCA Board will
also be held during the conference. A gala night will cap
the event.
For information and reservations, visit www.filcca.org.
au or phone Marisa Vedar on
0425 831 673. To avail of the
early bird rate, submit the
form and send to: Carmelita
Baltazar at baltazar@westnet.
com.au and cc: Serna Ladia
on serna.ladia19@hotmail.
com.
For mechanics to the FILCCA Awards, direct enquiries
to Aida Garcia at afgarcia@
bigpond.com or Florence
Marisa Vedar
Parker at Florence.Parker@
dhhs.tas.gov.au.
To confirm and reserve a
spot on FILCCA’s 12th National Conference’s Souvenir
Program on or before 28
September, fill out the advertisement form and email
to [email protected].
Corporate sponsorships are
also available. 4
editorial
Kumusta,
kabayan?
Recently, the Philippines took the
spotlight on the world map as the best
country in business English proficiency,
according to the Global Business Index,
an index of English proficiency in the
workplace. The index showed that only
the Philippines reached a score beyond
7.0, which according to reports, is “a BEI
level within range of a high proficiency
that indicates an ability to take an active
role in business discussions and perform
relatively complex tasks.”
English remains the lingua franca, the
bridging language by which the world
communicates. We Filipinos have a good
command of the English language, owing
to our bilingual education which puts
emphasis on English, and the BEI is a foremost indicator of this skill. Because of this,
our kababayans have become sought after
in the call centre industry, which statistics
says we even outrun India in the number
of employed in the said industry.
We recognise that having English skills
is paramount for transactional exchanges
anywhere in the world, and having high
proficiency as attested by the BEI, gives
us a headstart in employment, gives us
a prime spot in the world market. As
Filipino migrants, where would we place
Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano, Visayan, or
any other dialects in our daily lives?
Worldwide, our professionals do make
a dent in the professional world, most
notably in the recent years, our health
professionals have become sought after,
and also endeared to employers and to
whom our services are delivered. Sure,
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we do believe that English is necessary to
survive in our current lives as migrants,
but the use of our own language has
helped us find a home in the cradle of our
kababayans who speak the same language.
Recognition of another Filipino-speaking
individual suddenly gives us a feeling of
home.
Our presence in the world has given
Filipino a unique “universal” flair. Maybe
they do not understand what our po or
opo, nanay or tatay, or kumusta po mean,
but they certainly get these words in our
accord of respect for individuals and our
work. Perhaps tuloy po or mabuhay mean
nothing to them, but when they come into
our houses, they would know what these
words suggest.
Perhaps Filipino is not the lingua
franca. But to us Filipino migrants, it is
our bridge to our kababayans anywhere
in the world, and it is still the connection
to our roots back home. It is the language
of our ancestors, our family and friends
we left behind, and the language still of
future Filipinos. We commend the effort
of language schools, e.g., Philippine Language School of Victoria, and of parents
who despite being in interracial families
or being in a community of pure English
speakers, still take the time to teach and
encourage their children to learn Filipino.
Admit it, wherever you are, whatever your
citizenship, you are still down to the core
Filipino, and using the language may not
literally put you on the world map, but
will nevertheless define you as who you
really are.
Paying it forward
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In establishing a foundation in honour
of his father, the late Edilberto B. Santos,
Joey is actually accomplishing two things.
First, he emulates the good qualities of his
father, and immortalises his good works
and memory. Second, he fulfills the dreams
of young students though bright but do not
have the means to go to school.
Earlier in 2008, Joey, an accountant and
musician on the side, had put up the Study
for Future Foundation to send deserving
Filipino students to study in Australia. He
started the foundation with Ms Monina
Morales, also an accountant and a registered migration agent, as a means to pay
it forward for all their blessings. This is
the same foundation now named after his
father. So he hosted a fund-raising concert,
which netted only $3,500. Disappointed
and frustrated, he nevertheless kept the
money and thought it would be put to
good use someday. Little did he know
that indeed it would mean something to
someone.
In a poignant trip back to the Philippines
to bury his father Edilberto, he got the
urge to visit his high school, Holy Trinity
Academy. He looked around, visited the
school principal’s office and had a meeting
with her and the community parish priest.
Then an idea just sparked in his head. Why
not sponsor deserving but underprivileged
students in the Philippines?
Dr. Evelyn Tallod, the school principal
helped Joey identify a student for scholarship. She picked Mhel Joyce Mendoza, an
honour graduate of Lopez Jaena Elementary School, whose father is a tricycle
driver and her mother a homemaker.
Joey is now planning for fund-raising
activities to sponsor other students. The
cost of study for one student is roughly
$800. Another concert maybe? Through
the foundation, Joey is opening a door
for other Filos to share their blessings
and having a hand at a Filipino student’s
brighter future. This is the kind of good
deed that warms the heart. Any takers?
Contact Joey on 0407 47 098.
Joey Santos (back, left) with his first scholar Mhel Joyce Mendoza (back, right). They are
joined by Dino Santos and Dr. Evelyn Tallod.
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BUSINESS
Multicultural business group
formally launched
More than 60 small
business owners gathered
for the formal launching of
the Australian Council of
Multicultural Entrepreneurs
(ACME) on 19 July 2012 at
Sofia Pizza and Pasta House
in Camberwell. Described
by the Council’s Executive
Committee Chairman Fred
Jover as the first-of-its-kind in
Australia, this initiative aims
to embody the aspirations
and advance the interests
of small entrepreneurs from
diverse ethnic and cultural
backgrounds in the country.
Keynote speakers were Michael Gidley, MP, who came
in behalf of Hon. Nicholas
Kotsiras, MP, Minister for
Multicultural Affairs and
Sam Afra, Citizenship and
Chairperson of Ethnic Communities Council of Southeast. Both guests commended
the creation of the council
and encouraged business
owners present to continue
their pivotal roles in driving
Australia’s economy.
In his message, Gidley
Michael Gidley, MP
Sam Afra
ACME members and guests
discussed the importance to
the State of small to mediumsized businesses in generating ideas and wealth. He
acknowledged ACME’s potential in “growing businesses
by putting together people
from different backgrounds
to connect to each other and
overcome hurdles”. Afra, for
his part, highlighted the importance of business owners
believing in themselves and
being “proud ambassadors of
Victoria”. Honorary Consul
ACME Officers with Sam Afra. First row: Felicity Swinney,
Internal Auditor and Alice Nicolas, Secretary. Second row:
Noel Tolentino, Vice Chairman, Melba Waugh, Treasurer,
and Fred Jover, Chairman.
General Virginia Kalong sent
a message read by ACME’s
Secretary and Philippine
Times Editor-in-Chief and
Publisher, Alice Nicolas.
Congen Kalong, also a business owner, underlined the
need to work together. “The
recipe for success is simple.
Alone, we can only achieve
so much but together the
only limitation is our imagination,” her message read.
ACME’s immediate goal
is to grow its membership
in the coming months. Jover
targets the involvement of
more entrepreneurs from
various ethnic groups. He
sees diversity as a necessary
ingredient in the organisation’s success. ACME aims to
serve as the networking forum
that would bridge culture
and commerce by facilitating
the sharing of information
among members, promoting
their interests and concerns,
and encouraging new and
established businesses which
eventually, would contribute
to the Australian economy.
Moreover, Jover believes
that the creation of ACME
is well-timed owing to news
of downturns happening in
large companies in Australia.
He believes self-employment
is the way to go in building
financial security.
Jover, managing consultant
for Global Gold Rush, an
IBO of ACN-Asia Pacific,
is joined in the Executive
Committee by Vice Chairman
Noel Tolentino (Principal,
IntelliLoan Solutions Pty
Ltd.), Secretary Alice Nicolas, Treasurer Melba CabatoWaugh (Proprietor, Australia
Post Agency), and Internal
Auditor Felicity Swinney
(Managing Director, International Property and Business
Corp.).
For enquiries on membership, please contact Noel Tolentino at 0488-237-805 or Fred
Jover at 0403-944.479 or email
[email protected].
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during tough times
Ben Noynay
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you are going to overcome your challenges.
2.Review your Action Plan and revise it accordingly. Flexibility in your business strategies
is a must in order to survive in these difficult times.
3.Effectively manage your self against time. Concentrate on the three skills that you do best
and delegate the rest. Identify the activities where you’re most productive and spend your
time there.
4.Keep an eye on your competition and innovate. Knowing the different players in the game
of business is a good thing but recognizing opportunities of strategic alliances with your
competitors is better. Who said you can’t sell other people’s products? Explore possibilities
of cooperation not just competition.
5.Render high-impact customer service. Go the extra mile. Aim to delight your customers
not just satisfy them. Give your customers more than they expect from your business and
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6.Learn to develop multiple streams of income within your industry. Educate yourself to
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7.Identify your Unique Selling Proposition and capitalize on it. Recognise what makes you
different from your competition by asking yourself the question, “why would someone buy
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maximize its potential to generate more revenue for your business.
8.Get yourself a business coach to guide you. Accelerate your success by having a coach
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Pinoy students in Melbourne
convened
Darwin Manubag
More than 40 students
from the different universities
in Melbourne attended the
Filipino students and Friends
Acquaintance Party last 22
July 2012, 3.00 to 9.00pm
at the Philippine Center in
Footscray, Melbourne. The
event was convened by Darwin Manubag, a Monash
PhD student, with the support of Pinoy Scholars from
Melbourne University. The
event was made possible
with the assistance of Pinoy
Aussie citizens who donated
lechon and brought sumptuous meals.
The event was graced by
no less than the Honorary
Philippine Consul General to
Victoria Gigi Kalong, Catholic
Chaplain of the Filipino community in Victoria Fr. Luis
Viovicente, and Portfolio
Manager of Scholarships
(Philippine program) at AUSAID Rod Ervin Sollesta.
Congen Kalong stressed that
the main responsibility of
her office is to look into the
situation of the Philippine
passport-holders particularly
the students who are living in
Victoria. She also emphasised
the role of the international
students living in Melbourne
as a potent force for networking as the students will contribute to Philippine human
resource development once
they finish their respective
degree programs.
The student network is
supported by the Filipino
Community Council of Victoria Incorporated (FCCVI)
through Chairman Leoncio
“Jing” Sosa. Chairman Sosa
Photos by Rod Sollesta
of FCCVI also vowed to fully
support the initiatives of the
students and make this a
semestral activity to welcome the new ones. FCCVI
provided the venue free of
charge.
Operation Bayanihan
One of the concrete agreements during the gathering
is to strengthen the network
of Pinoy students and friends
in Melbourne who believe in
the spirit of “bayanihan” and
“pakikipagkapwa-tao” and
provide support particularly
to those who have just arrived
in Melbourne.
The group plans to organise
more meaningful events and
activities for the benefit of
the students in Melbourne.
The FCCVI is also exploring the idea of converting
their bodega into a storage
room where students can
leave things (Pamana system) when they return to the
Philippines. The Pinoys in
Melbourne may also bring
their appliances, utensils,
clothings (Handog system)
to the storage room to benefit
the new students who are
looking for these things rather
than buy a new one.
For those students who are
interested to be part of the
network or for those Aussie
Pinoy Citizens/Residents
who are willing to extend
a hand to the students, you
can join this FB group http://
www.facebook.com/groups/
pinoyscholarsmelbourne.
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club talk
Members of the Filipino Camera Club of Melbourne and their families
attend a recent Photowalk at Healesville.
Filipino camera club growing
Offers cheap glamour
shots to Pinoys
The Filipino Camera
Club of Melbourne (FCCM),
a group of amateur and
professional photographers
is one of the fastest growing
Filipino groups in Melbourne. In February this
year, the Club had only
30 members. In less than
five months, the group
increased its membership
to 175.
Last July, FCCM offered
two Saturdays of heavily
discounted rate for its glamour and family shots. The
special offer, which is part
of its first ever fundraising
event, has become a popular one. “Due to popular
requests, FCCM is planning
to hold discounted Glamour
photo shoot on a regular
basis. From the last photo
shoot, FCCM members with
the help of experts were
able to practice their photo
skills. Many Filos took advantage of the discounted
price of Glamour Studio
shoot, Hector Calara, FCCM
Convenor, said.
Calara said FCCM is planning to offer on-location
Glamour shoots, photo
coverage of special events
like weddings, birthdays
o r c o m m u n i t y d i n n e rdances.
“There are suggestions
that we sell FCCM vouchers
which can be given as a
gift,” Calara added.
This early, FCCM has
lined up activities and plans
like acquiring an FCCM
permanent office/studio,
Spring fashion Show, FCCM
Christmas Party and its
participation in the annual
Philippine Fiesta in Victoria, setting up of website,
networking, inviting professional photographers for
talk or training, exhibiting
best photos via galleries,
and raising funds for the
group.
The group held its first
activity called “Melbourne
City Photo Walk” last 31
March 2012. Members
discovered some of Melbourne’s best photo locations and learned some
tips from in-house experts.
Since then, a series of photo
walks were held.
Another event that attracted new members was a
two-part Basic Photography
Workshop conducted by
Jerwin Oxales.
Assisting Calara in managing the affairs of FCCM in
ad-hoc capacity are Celeste
Decena Suba (secretary)
Anna Leah Velasco (treasurer), and membership committee members - George
Gregorio, Jess Marasigan,
and Edwin Tuazon.
The group will ratify its
Constitution and hold its
first annual general meeting and election of officers
on 1 September 2012.
ABOVE - Calling themselves “Yo! Hot Mommas”,
they wear all red to have a souvenir group shot.
TOP - Participants to FCCM’s Basic Photography
Workshop
Rani Acao, Gintong Kultura Dance
Group’s bet for the Miss Philippine
Fiesta Beauty Quest 2012.
FCCM Convenor Hector Calara (third from left) shares some tips with members.
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Frankston Seniors Group
celebrates Xmas in July
The Frankston Filipino
Seniors Support Group
Inc recently celebrated
Christmas in July at Wattlewood Settlement formerly
St Laurence Brotherhood
at Tuxen Drive Carrum
Downs. A play, participated
by members commemorating the birth of Jesus,
was the main highlight of
the event. The members
also had exchange of gifts,
raffles, lunch, and dancing.
Around 60 people attended
the event.
Recently the group had an
Annual General Assembly.
The following were elected
officers: Grace Edwards,
President; Celia Lee, Vice
President; Fe Gillies, Secretary; and Estrella Heine,
Treasurer.
The group, which meets
every second Wednesday of
the month, will celebrate
its First Anniversary this
August 2012.
Filipino Friendship Group
holds fundraising event
The Filipino Friendship
Group (TFFG) of St. Joseph’s
Parish Church held a dance
project called “Shall We
Dance 7” as part of its fundraising event last month at
the St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.
Proceeds will go to the renovation of St. Joseph Church
and operation of TFFG. A
raffle with prizes donated
by donors and sponsors was
also held.
TFFG Coordinator is
Belinda Tuck. Committee members are: Alfreda
Vilbar, Ella Techner, Aileen
Ridley, Isabel Satorre, Alice
Lim, and Linda Wessel.
DJ was Pros Light and
Sounds.
Members and supporters
Father Benedict La Volpe,
Parish Priest
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OPINION
A Queer Life
Ryan Perdio
Singing praises
In high school, I belonged
to an a capella singing group
as part of our year level’s
music program. I was the
only boy in a group that consisted purely of girls and so
by default was given the part
of singing the token deep
male voice – the baritone.
So while the girls were
having fun harmonising
and layering song lyrics
and words, I was stuck with
repeatedly crooning unintelligible phrases such as “dum
de dum,” “dub dub doo”
and “baba ba boom”. I felt
embarrassed each time for
having to intone something
that sounded so stupid and
ludicrous. But sing them
I did – because I actually
enjoyed it.
Choosing a compulsory
extra-curricular activity
as part of the school’s curriculum proved tricky for
a burgeoning homosexual
like me. My options seemed
limited. Sport was out of the
question since I lacked neither the necessary athletic
ability nor the discipline to
mask my effeminate tendencies to survive the playing field. And while home
economics was something
I was genuinely interested
in, Jamie Oliver and Gordon
Ramsay were yet to make
cooking and baking an acceptable male hobby. So
with a dubious background
in singing earned through
countless hours spent on
karaoke machines, I chose
music performance. It
seemed like a ‘safe’ option
to be able to express myself
creatively without raising
any eyebrows.
For the end-of-year performance, the group settled
on singing Boyz II Men’s
1990s hit, End of the Road.
It was a pretty easy decision
considering how popular
the song was at the time but
also quite a dicey choice for
the very same reason. If we
didn’t hit the performance
just right, we’d be laughed
at and more than likely
ostracised.
Several months of hourlong rehearsals and the
moment finally arrived. In
front of the whole student
faculty, we took to the stage.
I’m pretty sure that it was
all very obvious to everyone
how nervous we all were.
Sixteen year olds, front and
centre for all to see, about
to do something most of our
peers would have thought
completely daggy and lame.
Glee this was not.
Aside from a couple of
initial stuff-ups, mainly due
to nervous tension, we did
pretty well. We were in tune
almost the whole time and
even my own deep dub-dubdubbing voice worked out
nicely. I guess the crowd’s
applause and wolf-whistles
said it all.
After the show, friends
came over to congratulate
the group. They mentioned
how nice we all sounded.
Even those who didn’t
show any interest before
shared their praises on our
performance. One boy in
particular, a rough-aroundthe-edges footy jock, made
a point to express his approval.
“You guys were good,”
he said turning to me. “I
especially liked how you did
that thing with your voice. It
reminded me of that singer.
The black gay one. You
know, Marvin something...”
“Gaye. You mean, Marvin
Gaye?,” I corrected.
“Yeah. That guy,” he replied. “But I don’t care that
he’s a poof. I mean, he still
sounds good. You know, just
like you.”
Oh, boy. If he only knew.
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Our high school batch
recently had a reunion when
four of our classmates came
home from abroad for a
visit. Our last get-together
prior this was two years
ago, so we thought it was
the perfect time to gather.
This is the third fellowship I
put together along with very
close friends, the first being
in 2009, then 2010.
I had a handful of friends
from the batch, and still a
smaller ratio that I still kept
in touch with when I started
doing reunions in 2009.
I wasn’t popular in class,
and wasn’t the top of mind
choice to put together school
gatherings or activities. I
was happy to tag along and
be in the shadow. But for
some strange reasons, the
task just naturally gravitated
towards me.
I used to hate reunions
and even made it difficult for
previous organisers for me to
make an appearance. I had
the snobbish stance for fear
that I might not live up to
my classmates’ expectation
of success. But having gone
through three, I realised
that the fear is imagined,
and even exaggerated. For
what’s important in these
gatherings is not flaunting
positions and wealth, but
catching up from where we
have left off, celebrating the
mischiefs of our high school
years and laughing at them,
remembering teachers, and
supporting each other now
in our professional and personal lives.
We have morphed into
mature individuals who
have shed off our childish
ways. We lost the uneasiness
to initiate conversation with
a classmate not within our
own barkada. We hug and
openly say that we miss
someone without being
sheepish about it. It’s not
that times have changed. But
we have, each and every one
of us; our experiences and
time apart have allowed us
to grow to become better
persons, and to appreciate
the persons that we have
become.
The past is the cradle of
our youth—immature and
sometimes crude. But it is
the bridge to our present,
what we create as wiser
adults. So reunions have become an occasion to cement
our links and to rekindle
friendships. We know that
we do not have to spend
our days together all the
time to be friends, but that
every time we meet, there’s a
feeling of being at home with
someone you grew up with
and grew apart from. I think
that’s the promise of a high
school reunion, that even
when we go separate ways
again, we recognise that we
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home” to, in the company
of classmates with whom
we renew our ties with each
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OPINION
Keep Stir-frying!
Asther Bascuña-Creo
An honest look at
myself, a Catholic
For many of us Filipinos
being Catholic is not only
about religion, it is cultural
as well. Many of our traditions revolve around our
Catholic faith. In our home
country, we express and participate overtly in our Catholic traditions—even marking
the different times of the
year with our participation
in church celebrations.
Take all of these to another
country and you find Filipinos finding ways and means
to express our faith, often in
our local communities, and
often with fellow Filipinos.
However, outside of our
local church communities,
in environments where the
probability of encountering
people of other faiths and
non-faith is high, we are a
bit more timid. We are not as
overt; we are not as quick to
profess our beliefs.
Who can blame us? Open
the newspaper on any given
day and you read about a
complaint against a Catholic
priest. The sexual harassment scandal that has rocked
the Catholic Church is certainly not glossed over in the
national press. Today I read
an article about a comedienne who has had to endure
suffering in the hands of
nuns in her primary Catholic
school. The experience was a
repeat of her own mother’s,
who nevertheless enrolled
her in the same school. She
is now a Buddhist.
The Church seems to get
so much bad press that it
seems to be a Catholic these
days is not only not fashionable, it is unthinkable.
Imagine if you’re a young
person striving to be liked by
your peers, how hard would
it be for you to declare being
a Catholic?
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting with an
elderly man who was in
m a i n s t r e a m Au s t r a l i a n
media and politics in his
heyday. Our 45-minute
meeting over coffee was
highlighted by him sharing
his views, and him quizzing
me about my migrant experiences. When he learned I
was raising my children as
Catholics, he scoffed, ‘Good
luck.’ Raised a Catholic, he
has since turned his ‘back on
the religion.’
Sadly he is perhaps not
alone. While there are others like him who totally
denounce their faith, there
are some who hover between
being a practicing and a
non-practicing Catholic, not
quite sure where to position themselves. Many feel
confused by the experience
of people who have experienced hurt in the hands of
church leaders. Some equate
the wrongdoing committed
as the fault of Catholicism
itself.
I cannot discount the hurt
that people experienced in
the hands of some church
leaders. I cannot deny that
wrong things were done. To
do so I believe would be to
deny the Church the chance
for assessment and to correct
itself.
However I cannot also
discount the experiences of
so many ordinary Catholics
like myself who have only
felt acceptance from our
church communities. I cannot discount the welcome my
own family has experienced
from our local church when
we were ‘new arrivals’—a
welcome without any judgment nor prejudice. I cannot
discount the admirable work
I have witnessed among
many of our church leaders
who work tirelessly—and
thanklessly—among migrant
communities, people in detention centres, refugees,
people in prison, people
who are sick, frail, dealing with emotional trauma,
experiencing homelessness,
and those waiting for time in
palliative care.
I know this may not be
the experience of some,
but it is mine, and I hope
that of many other ordinary
Catholics like me.
No doubt the Catholic
Church is an institution
where things can sometimes–
maybe even oftentimes–go
wrong. From my own humble
experience however I bear
witness to a lot of things that
also go right.
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30th Philippine Fiesta to focus
on “Bukas Bisig”
The Philippine Fiesta
of Victoria will celebrate
its 30th anniversary on 2425 November 2012 at the
Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. The theme of the
celebration highlights the
value of Filipino hospitality
– “Bukas-Bisig” (Open arms
or welcome!).
“We Filipinos are well
known for our big smile and
heartfelt embrace in welcoming people to our home
and community. Our family
and communal festivities
attest to this positive custom
and tradition. With open
arms, we Filipinos welcome
everyone (friends, acquaintances and even strangers) to
our family celebrations and
yearly fiestas sharing with
them our sumptuous food,
drinks, and hearty laughter,”
PFVI PRO Manny Asuncion
explains why the theme
“Bukas-Bisig” was used
The two-day festivity will
showcase food stalls, cultural/folk dance and music,
grand parade, presentations
of groups/associations and
youth, Mass, Talent Night of
the 2012 Beauty Quest, local
and overseas exhibitors,
Latin dance exhibitions,
Stall Award, Community
recognition, and oathtaking
ceremony.
This early, the Committee members are inviting
business owners to express
their interest to advertise
their products or services in
the Souvenir Program or to
reserve stalls for their wares.
They can also choose to be
sponsors of the Fiesta. Western Union has confirmed,
once again, to be this year’s
major sponsor.
For enquiries, please
contact the following: Ross
Manuel (Overall Chairman),
mobile 0411-581-044; Liz
Honey (Liz Honey, 1st Vice
Chairperson, Sponsorships
and Two-day Program), mobile 0412-191-577; Mario
Dumrigue (Food and Nonfood stall rentals), mobile
0403-017-113; Alex Ordona
(Souvenir program and
advertising), mobile 0422445-285.
The Philippine Fiesta
website, http://www.philfiesta.com/ will soon be
updated so the public can
visit the site and get more
information on sponsorship,
participation or volunteer
work to assist in the Fiesta
celebration.
said questions raised by
the Concerned Members
will be answered in due
time. He noted that due to
the legal terms contained
in the letters he will seek a
legal advice. Meanwhile, he
commented that only a few
in the room are questioning
the management’s actions
referring to his membership
list and pinpointing Philip
Salanguit, Noel Tolentino,
Francis Dizon and Billy
Velasco as not being lifetime members, the audience
protested. The visibly upset
Tolentino stood up again and
showed a Lifetime ID issued
to him by the committee.
Immediately after the
meeting, PFVI Secretary
Mario Dumrique told The
Philippine Times that they
are disappointed with the
Concerned Members actuations, “If they are really
concerned they should not
pinpoint the mistakes but
instead they should help.”
Continued from page 1...
Angry mood hovers over...
agreed to amend the contract, it further drew ire
from the members. Noel
Tolentino stood up and explained to the committee the
repercussion of such amendment, “Please do not sign another contract.” He said the
Council not approving the
proposed facility is a good
sign and would benefit the
Filipino community. Then
he lambasted Manuel asking
him to step down from his
position as Chairperson of
the Committee, “Get out
because we do not want
another mistake!” Maina
Walkley also explained to
Manuel that the members
have already lost confidence
on his leadership and it is
just but proper for him to
step down.
Caretaker government
At the height of the heated
discussion, PFVI Director
Alex Ordona started distributing a two-page document
proposing that PFVI Vice
Chairperson Liz Honey to
“assume overall responsibility in managing the affairs
of PFVI.” As Interim Officer
she will coordinate with
CMPFVI for an independent investigation of the
financial affairs of PFVI for
the period 1 January 2003
until 22 July 2012. He also
proposed to authorise Eddie
Atacador, Billy Velasco and
Tony Lugo of CMPFVI to
have unfettered access to all
PFVI financial documents
and relevant documents as
per CMPFVI’s letters dated
25 June 2012 and 17 July
2012. Ordona’s proposal
was not known to Manuel
and his other officers.
Dumbfounded, Manuel and
his management committee looked on in disbelief,
surprised that people in
the room were asked if they
were in favour of the proposal. When majority of the
members raised their hands,
their signatures were collected. Manuel obviously
did not agree.
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Not a legitimate election
Meanwhile, Roy Carbungco whose resignation
as a PFVI officer is still in
limbo, raised the issue of the
disqualification of Ed Guevara in the recent election of
officers. Carbungo and Remy
Raquel have walked out of
the election as Guevarra’s
Certificate of Candidacy was
refused being one day late of
the seven-day requirement
before election day.
Carbungo told them in
no uncertain terms that,
not only did they oppose
the Committee’s move to
disqualify Guevara, but the
new Management Committee was illegitimate and
should not hold office as the
last election was null and
void. The PFVI Constitution, he claims, provides
that an election should not
be held if there are only 16
elected members.
Manuel will respond
Trying to remain cool
and in control, Manuel
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glit and glam
Memorable
Sandy Monteguado recently held
her 30th birthday
celebration with
loved ones at
Caroline Springs
Westwaters Hotel
& Entertainment
Complex last 1
July.
A true gem
Nanang Gunding marks
her 90th birthday in a
celebration last 7 July in
Blackburn South.
Julie Nyitray (centre) reads
a plaque of greetings from
Anna Burke, Member of
Parliament of the Kingston
City and from the Pilipino
Elderly Association
for the South Eastern
Region (PEASER) led by
its President Fely Roxas
(right).
The celebrant
with husband
Thomas
(standing) and
aunt and cousins
(seated).
The birthday celebrant (fourth from left) with family and friends
Happy at 70
Ernie Camacho (wearing suit) celebrates his
70th birthday with wife
Virgie (beside him) and
Adriatic Stone staff who
has become his second
family in Australia. The
celebration was held last
29 July at Mesa Greek in
Abbotsford.
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Bigtas (seated, centre) had an oath taking ceremony at 21 Harding St., Coburg recently.
TThe rite was officiated by Philippine Honorary Consul General Gigi Kalong.
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Over the last 12 years!
Albert Sy
So much negativity is written on a daily basis about
property by so called “experts”
mostly on how badly Real
Estate has performed. But
take a glance at the picture.
This shows the opposite has
occurred—real estate outperforming shares and creating
the highest return on investment. As they say “A picture
tells a thousand words”!
In the past 20 years, investing in Melbourne property has
brought better returns than
the sharemarket, showing that
housing was a solid long-term
investment. A recent study by
Ashton de Silva and Gavin
Wood from RMIT University
confirmed this.
The result was compared
with Australian shares during
the same period. The study
showed quarter-on-quarter
percentage increases for
property were 1.6 per cent,
compared with 1.3 per cent
for shares. Not only were the
returns greater, they were less
volatile!!
The graph shows property
with a staggering 40.3% return
on investment compared to
shares with 10.3%, not mentioning the capital growth.
Property stands tall when
compared with other forms
of mediums.
Australian and global
shares (including dividends)
suffered a catastrophic 40% to
50% slide during the GFC and
still remain more than 20%
below that peak. In the chart
and table, compare Aussie
housing, Aussie shares, government bonds, and cash,
over the past 11 years.
The chart suggests that a
national portfolio of housing has comprehensively
outperformed all other investment categories over this
tumultuous period. What is
also fascinating is that AAArated Australian government
bonds have delivered almost
the same returns as Australian
shares (plus dividends) with
vastly lower risk.
On the question of “risk”,
research showed that there
have been five months over
the last 11 years during which
Aussie shares have fallen in
and if you look at this data
and the risk involved in our
investment returns, the average Australian will have to
work until 70 years of age to
enjoy a reasonable lifestyle in
retirement.
I suggest you do not have
another 7 years to decide
where to invest?
Should you have any question, on
property investment or property options,
call 0409 952 994 or email albert@
mbic.com.au.
Research by Christopher Joye is a leading financial
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products and solutions that enable investors to go long
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value by more than 5% (the
worst being a stunning 14%
drop). None of the other asset
classes have had a single
monthly drop of five per cent
plus. This just hammers home
the point that if you get your
market-timing wrong with
shares, you could be underwater on your investment for
many years. Just think about
all the poor folks who piled
into Aussie shares around the
market peak in July 2007.
Looking at the data, it
does not include the stock
markets rollercoaster dilemmas through to the month
of May 2012 reaching the
lows experienced in 2005
and 2009, realising no capital
growth whatsoever and in
fact over the decade realising
a minus 1.6% per annum;
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August Events
August 2012
Yo! Hot Mommas featuring Bodyline Performers. 6.30pm. Millen4th nium Reception Centre. $50 per person. (Contact Terry Kane 0409
675 246).
Information session on retirement opportunities. 2pm. MBIC Office
(40-42 High St Glen Iris). (Contact: Albert Sy 0409 952 994).
Conflict Resolution Seminar by Pastor Kul Bal. 5-8pm. Carington
Centre (20 O’Connor Road Knoxfield). (Contact Ptr Ernie Iradiel
0408 639 392 or Eric Isla 0430 165 102).
18th Movement for Filipino Solidarity(MFS) annual Fundrai ing Dinner
Dance. Mulgrave Country Club (Cnr Jells and Wellington Rds Mulgrave). (Contact: Cecille Wheare 0418 377789 or Vilma Egan: 0410
067876).
21st
Global Prayer for Peace in the Scarborough Shoal. Visit USPGG.org.
22nd
Information session on retirement opportunities. 7pm. MBIC Office
(40-42 High St Glen Iris). (Contact: Albert Sy 0409 952 994).
25th
MISCI Youth Sports Fundraising Dinner Dance (Contact: Melbourne
Integrated Sports Club Inc c/o Sabina or Sammy Riego on Tel/fax :
9311 6082).
This list is a community initiative of the Emergency Relief Funds for Philippines (ERFFP) Working Committee. The
list was compiled by community organisations at a public community meeting on 12 February at the Philippine
Community Centre in Laverton.
ERFFP President Roy Carbungo said that only major fundraising events of every association will be included in
the event. All minor or secondary events will be published in The Philippine Times. Major religious activities will
have a separate listing. For changes, please email Michael Wright on [email protected].
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Iconic residence rises
in financial district
Your address says a lot
about you. And it will say a
lot more about your stature,
business, and as important,
your neighbors if your address is right smack at the
heart of the country’s financial district. Where and what
could this star address be?
At Three Central, the financial district of Makati
and its glitzy constellation of
business, legal, foreign, commercial, and educational
aspects are all within your
reach. It’s the star
address that will
put today’s elite
business movers
and shakers right at
the heart of all the
action.
This stellar project
from the country’s
#1 residential condominium developer
–Megaworld Corporation–gives residents
the opportunity to live
just one street away
from Ayala Avenue,
Makati’s main artery
and centre of major,
landmark business
deals. Its predecessors
– One Central along
Dela Costa St. and Two
Central along Valero St.
– have long since been
sold out and warmly
received by investors
and luxury unit buyers.
All three are located right
smack within the financial district in Salcedo
Village.
Residents of Three
Central will reach Makati’s
elite skycraspers in seconds,
unlike if they purchase units
in the periphery of the city
that are more prone to traffic gridlocks. Multinational
companies, legal offices, top
foreign and local banks and
embassies in RCBC Plaza,
GT Tower and PBCom Tower
can be accessed in no time at
all. Elite business graduate
schools such as AIM, Ateneo
and La Salle are a short
walk away. Even the city’s
foremost health institution,
Makati Med, is two blocks
away.
Star location
“Among all the luxury
high-rises that are being
developed and sold now
in Makati, Three Central
bears the distinction of a
top location. It is literally
one street away from Ayala
Avenue, which is guaranteed
to further boost its property
value in the coming years.
That’s right, this star address
will only go higher in value,”
Megaworld FVP for International Marketing, Marivic
Acosta declared.
Once complete, Three
Central will also be highly
distinctive in the Makati sky-
line, as it will rise 50 stories
and echoes the architectural
design of Hong Kong’s famous
landmark, Two International
Finance Center. What better
icon can serve as inspiration
for a luxury tower in our
financial district? Moreover,
shimmering blue glass clads
almost the entire building,
making this star address
iconic in its own right.
Socials are an intricate
part of all movers and shak-
Investors have a variety
of options to choose their
unit at Three Central. Executive studio units at roughly
40 sq.m. and one-bedroom
units at 47 sq.m. are the
main offerings. De luxe onebedroom units with balcony
and maid’s quarters are the
prime corner units, measuring a generous 78 sq.m. Units
can also be combined to 2
and 3 bedrooms for even
bigger living spaces.
Three Central is
forecast to be the
star address in the
financial district.
Hong Kong’s iconic
Two International
Financial Center
tower served as
inspiration for
the architectural
design of Three
Central.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ers’ business endeavours,
so Three Central hosts
three function rooms and a
business center to cater to
residents’ requirements. A
culinary station with a wellequipped kitchen adjoins
the al fresco seating area.
Moms will find the day care
and children’s playground
beneficial, whereas the entire
family will surely love the
kiddie and lap pools with
in-pool lounge seats.
Three Central also puts
residents a short stroll or
drive away to Greenbelt,
whether to dine in style,
catch the latest blockbuster
or party the night away. It’s
a rewarding proposition for
those who work hard day in
and out.
Star features
“Considering prospective
unit owners’ hectic schedules, all units at Three Central will come pre-furnished
with items including splittype air conditioning, LCD
TV, dining set, bed frame
with mattress, refrigerator,
and kitchen cabinetry. All
you need to do is move in
with your personal items
and you’re all good to go to
handle business matters in
style,” Acosta vowed.
An artist’s concept of the master’s bedroom of a
combined 3-bedroom unit at Three Central.
An artist’s concept of the luxurious living and dining
areas of a combined 3-bedroom unit at Three Central.
If Makati is your financial, business, educational and social universe,
only an iconic tower in the heart of the financial district, such as Three
Central, will meet your most stringent requirements. For inquiries,
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Community
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Phone (03) 8390 1346
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(fccvi)
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Malou-(03) 9369 3881
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spiritual ground
so my brother would pick up
the slack?
Desperate sister
Dear Fr. Loi
Fr. Loi Viovicente
Disengaging from a
clingy brother
Dear Fr. Loi,
I’m fortunate to be here in
Australia, gainfully employed
and relatively successful. A
few years back, my brother
in the Philippines lost his
job when his company
closed down. Unable to find
a job that offers an equally
competitive compensation,
my brother got depressed
and even lost every drive
to pursue any other career.
My parents, who now live
on their pension and some
money I send them, have to
pay for all the bills and his
expenses. The money I send
is supposed to be for my parents only, assuming he could
earn for his own. I’m sorry
to say but my brother has
become a burden. Should I
stop sending them money
Hello Desperate Sister.
I thank you for sharing
your story and burden to us.
I am sure that your situation
is shared by thousands of
Filipino migrants here in
Melbourne and in Australia
at large.
One of the prominent reasons of Filipino migration,
I would say 90%, is driven
by financial scarcity and
poverty, and that is why
Filipino migrants are looking
for greener pasture abroad
for a better life. Majority of
the Filipino immigrants are
supporting their families
back home through remittances on a regular basis.
This implies that migrants
are driven by the will to help
uplift their family financial
status back home. For this
reason, the Philippine government has earned millions
of pesos through remittances
of overseas migrant workers
each year.
Your situation is experienced and shared by many
as I have mentioned. It is embedded in our nature to help
our family at any cost. Most
of us go to some length of
working long hours or overtime in order to gain extra for
our relatives back home. It
is indeed a fact that most of
our migrant kababayans give
much priority in supporting
their families and relatives
in the Philippines. Some are
able to invest well and put
up businesses managed by
their relatives back home.
Some relatives use wisely
the money they received
from overseas. But in many
instances, the money remitted is not well managed and
sometimes subject to abuse,
and in some cases, become
the main reason of conflicts
among relatives.
Your brother has lost his
will to stand up and refuse
to look for other sources of
income. He is a burden to
you. I would say that don’t
stop sending money to your
parents because they need it
and at the same time I don’t
think that that’s the right
solution as well. Maybe you
can find ways as to how
to safeguard your parents’
money so that your brother
will not have an easy access
to it, and at the same time
your parents will not be able
to just give the money to him
as well. In other words, look
for ways to control the flow
of your money from where
you are (Melbourne).
It is our moral obligation
to help others, but more so
our own family or siblings.
However, your brother is a
grown man and has the tools
and capacities to stand by
his own feet, therefore, he
is not your responsibility.
Your primary responsibility
is your parents. They are old
and in need of medical and
financial assistance. You
have to decide that enough
is enough for your brother
and make a stern agreement
with your parents that the
money is for them and not
for him. All the best and
God bless.
40 days, full house Condolences
Vicky Punsalan-Lopez
(fourth from right) and her
family lovingly remembers
her mother Dominga Punsalan’s 40 days. Dominga
passed away in the Philippines but the house of
Punsalan-Lopez family was
full to the rafters. Thanks
to friends and family members who joined them in
their bereavement. Vicky
is with her husband Gerry
Lopez, their children and
her mother-in-law mommy
Lucring Lopez. Fr. Rowan
Luza held the Special Mass.
Next to Fr. Rowan is Vicky’s
sister, Mila Punsalan and her
husband Gerry Rodriguez
and family.
Our columnist, Dina
Mananquil-Delfino will not
have a column this issue
as her mother, Mrs. Marta
Mananquil, aged 79 passed
away due to massive cardiac
arrest last 5 July 2012. From
your Philippine Times family, our deepest condolences
to you, Dina and your family.
"We ask that you uphold
us in prayers as we miss
mom dearly. To those who
have texted us, rang us and
visited us your love and
comfort means so much to
us," Dina writes.
Dina (left) delivers her Eulogy during the viewing attended by friends and family
members.
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Against the flow
Kristhine Gestano
NOT EVEN the unusual
chilly weather on that weekend in Kyneton, Victoria
could dampen the spirits
of more than 500 youths
from all over Australia who
chose the less traveled road
to faith. The picturesque
landscape of Campaspe
Downs Country Resort on
the outskirts of Macedon
Ranges was witness to this
when it housed this year’s
Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth
Conference from 6 to 8 July
2012.
This annual event organised by Couples for
Christ Australia for its YFC
Ministry and hosted by CFC
Melbourne reaffirms the
strength of the Christian
faith in this modern age.
To many, it might seem as
an unusual way to spend
the school holidays but to
hundreds of youth aged
13-20, it was the fitting opportunity to rediscover God,
meet friends, and celebrate
talents and skills.
Leila Maddela, coordinator for YFC Melbourne,
together with her husband
Eugene, explains that this
year’s theme based on Luke
1:46 and titled “Almighty”
celebrates God’s greatness.
“Wherever we are in our
spiritual journey, we should
understand that God is still
the one in control and He
wants us to have a wonderful life with Him.”
Participants from Perth,
Darwin, Sydney, Canberra,
Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide,
and Melbourne actively
took part in the Praisefest,
creative and sports competitions, Holy Mass, and the
workshops. CFC Australia
National Director Bong Bernardo and Maddela proudly
describe how the activities were designed to keep
the youth interested and
involved. Participants were
assigned to workshop topics
given by youth experts on
areas such as Vocation, Sacraments, Pro-life, Relationships and Chastity, Mission,
Defending the Faith, Prayer
and Contemplation, Mother
Mary, and Working with the
Poor.
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KALIWAT
BOL-ANON SA
AUSTRALIA INC.
(KABAI)
Contact: Tony Boncales –
President
Rowella Dango –
Secretary
Some of the
guest speakers
were from the
Archdiocese
of Melbourne,
namely Marcia
Riordan, Executive Officer of
the Respect Life
Office; Matthew
MacDonald,
Executive Officer of the Life,
Marriage and
Family Office;
nn Manalad
and Stephen and
manuel Joha
otos by Em
Ph
Bernadette Price.
Other workshops
were led by CFC’s
everyone has access to the
Spiritual Adviser Fr Brendan Internet. There is so much
Lane, Rector of the Corpus that they could access that
Christi College; Fr Tony may hurt their spirits. So
Cox, Columban priest and we really have to pray and
Chaplain at Penola Catholic really bring it to the light
College, Mt St Joseph’s in that we live in the world
Altona and Stella Maris but we don’t have to be part
Seafarer’s Mission; Fr Eu- of the world. We have to try
gene Ashkar, Parish Priest and really bring the light of
of Mount Evelyn and Upper Jesus to wherever we are.
Yarra; Fr Nick Pierce, Parish Technology is the biggest
Priest of St Kevin’s, Hamp- one that may lead to sexual
ton Park, Sr Nelia Llanto, sins or cults or whatever
a Pastorelle Sister working there is in the Internet,” she
as Home Parish Liaison at elaborates.
Loyola College, Watsonia;
YFC is one of the family
Mother Carmela Garcia,
Mother General of the Leaven of the Immaculate Heart
of Mary, and St Vincent’s
Michelle Roche and Justin
Matthys. Fr Tony, Sr Ignacia
of the Pastorelle Sisters, and
Sr Rachel Fleurant of the
Missionaries of God’s Love
provided spiritual direction
for the youth participants.
Bishop Emeritus Hilton
Deakin, Fr Brendan, and
Filipino Chaplain Fr Loi
Viovicente celebrated the
Eucharist over the three-day
staging of the conference.
Maddela explains that
each member’s concept
of faith develops at different stages. The youth
conference is “a journey to
understanding God’s love,
who Jesus is, about needing
forgiveness, asking for the
Holy Spirit and then knowing how to live a Christian
life”.
Maddela thinks that one
big issue that confronts
the youth is technology.
“Everyone has a mobile,
PampangueÑo
Club of
Melbourne
Victoria
Contact: Roy Carbungco,
President
11 Hunter Ave,
RoxburghPark VIC 3064
PHILIPPINE
AUSTRALIAN
FOUNDATION OF
VICTORIA (PAFI)
Contact: Perla Luetic –
Executive Director
Susan Rodriguez –
Treasurer
93 Cowper Street,
Footscray Vic 3011
Phone (03) 9305 1426
Fax (03) 9305 1425 Mobile 0433 600 658
0411 145 776 Phone (03) 9687 9011
Phone 9711 5033 – Mobile
Fundraising arm of FCCVI for the
Tony
The club holds its annual event every maintenance of the Multi-purpose
centre.
9558 3674 – Melbourne Cup Day eve.
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Contact: Ross Manuel,
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Mobile 0433 404 987
Web: www.philfiesta.com
Philippine Fiesta holds yearly event in
November. “Makipag-akbayan po tayo
para sa kaunlaran.”
Some of the Conference's Speakers and Coordinators with
National Director Bong Bernardo (standing, center) and wife
Jenny (sitting, second from left)
ministries
of CFC,
a Philippineb a s e d
global lay
community given
pontifical
right by the
Vatican in
1995. CFC
started in
Australia
in August 1988 and is now
one of over 120 member
countries worldwide. Aus-
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C/- 9 Englewood Court
Hillside Vic 3037
Mobile 0422 807 339 (Choy)
Mobile 0409 675 246 (Terry)
Email: choysymes.shareme@
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Sense of rhythm and melody
Alice Gregorio-Nicolas
The vocal transformation
of Alyssa Limbo during the
“Smooth Rhythm” concert
last 21 July 2012 is very
evident especially when she
belted out Whitney Houston’s
“I Will Always Love You” to
the delight of the audience,
mostly Filipinos. A classylooking Alyssa took to the
stage much more graciously
wearing a funky black pants
and blazer showing a slimmer figure. Our baby is now
a lady!
We’re now more used
to seeing Alyssa’s mentor
Rollie Limun and the duo,
once again, demonstrated a
musical chemistry. A quick
sideway glance to her mentor gives her the necessary
cues, while Limun grabs
the stage as well when he
sings while playing the
piano. Alyssa’s version of
“Touch Me In The Morning”, “Smile”, and “New
York” captures the very
essence of the songs.
A product of Filoz Idol
singing competition (Fil-Oz
Idol 2008 Champion), Alyssa
is on the verge of a promising
musical career. Her young
career is already full of noteworthy performances not all
young singers her age would
experience. Whether singing
in intimate venues such as
house concerts or blaring
her vocals as a front act
to Philippine-based artists
holding concerts, Alyssa is
slowly morphing into a fine
young lady with a singing
style uniquely her own.
A couple of songs into the
evening it was becoming
obvious that it was also a
showcase of other young
talents such as Zabrina
Araya, Danielle Lim, Chris
Espino, Justin Abella, the
Quinal siblings (Francis,
Dorothy, and Joshua), accompanied by Justin Lim
(bass). Harmonico Filipino
and the Deuterium Band
also added excitement all
through the night.
What we miss are the
little stories behind the
preparation of the concert
or choice of songs, quickwitted conversations or a
good playful banter with
Alyssa and the guys. A chitchat among themselves or
with the crowd between
songs is a good tactic to hold
the audience’s attention and
glue their eyes to the stage.
A slight drawback to the
great evening was the disappointingly small venue at
Waterstone Cafe. A bigger
venue is a serious consideration in future concerts. But
who would complain? Gerry
Baladjay, President of the
Samahan ng mga PilipinoAustralians sa Gippsland,
even said they now plan to
invite Alyssa, Rollie and others to perform in Gippsland.
Good idea as the songs of
these young singers should
be heard on the other side of
Melbourne.
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Fun night with the Gintong Kultura
The Gintong Kultura held
a fundraising disco night
titled “Second Winter’s Day;
‘60s-‘70s Theme Disco” last
14 July 2012 at the Polish
Hall in Ardeer. The young
dancers and friends presented two opening dance
numbers, Grease and Sway.
Gintong Kultura members presented their mostapplauded dance numbers
“Tinikling” and “Sayaw Sa
Bangko”. Gintong Kultura
was also presented a plaque
from the Rotary Club of
Brimbank Central Inc during
their fundraising events to
support international projects in the Philippines. Chim
Callos, Filoz Idol 2010 and
Judges’ Choice winner, also
provided an intermission
number.
Gintong
Kultura
Miss
Philippines
candidate
with Liz
Honey
and Liza
Di Blasio.
also a blowing of candles for
birthday celebrants Agnes
David, Ranzelle Acab, Rey
Siron and Bing Rogers.
Rikka Jaruda, Gintong
Kultura Secretary, served as
the emcee.
Gintong Kultura officers
are Pura Rogers, President;
Jun Vicente, Vice President;
Rikka Jaruda, Secretary;
Julie Basco, Treasurer; Agnes
David, Auditor; and Ellen
Oftial, PRO.
Winner of the Best Dressed, Iris
Dinaw with Pura Rogers
Gintong Kultura members dance
“Sayaw Sa Bangko”.
Enchanting Czarina
releases second single
PHILIPPINE-BORN and
Melbourne-based multitalented artist Czarina
strengthens her mark in the
music industry with the
release of her second single
from the album, My Soul.
The song titled Boomerang
was released with its official music video on 14
July 2012 at The Apartment,
Melbourne CBD.
The singer-songwriter
brought her rich background
and passion for music on
stage when she performed
a live showcase of original
songs and was joined by
her cousin, Aaron Adeva,
her band and dancers. The
song, Boomerang followed
the release of the single, My
Soul which launched the
album of the same title in
March 2012.
Czarina leaves an indelible
mark of easy
listening and
refreshing
music but
continues
to promote
a style that
is distinctly
her own.
Tr u l y a
captivating
songstress,
Iris Dinaw won the ‘60s
Dress Competition and
Judy Wright placed Second.
Other finalists were: Jenny
Tran, Gina Tuazon, Zon
Carbungco, Bernadette Mirruda, Amanda Gerard, and
Alfred Gerard.
Some candidates of the
Miss and Mrs Philippine
Fi e s t a B e a u t y
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Kultura member
Ranilynne Acao
was also chosen to enter the
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Music and Christmas in July
N.Elaine A. Valenzuela
D E F I N I T E LY L I K E
CHRISTMAS. That is how
six contestants vying for
this year’s Melbourne’s FilOz Idol transformed the
halls of Grand Star Receptions in Altona North when
they were presented to the
public on 7 July 2012. The
debut was fully supported
by Philippine Honorary
Consul General Virginia
“Gigi” Kalong, Wyndham
City Councillor Heather
Marcus, Bridge Builders for
Australasia’s (BBFA) President Lyn Castillo, Fil-Oz Idol
Chairperson Helen Acuna,
Pastor Aaron Kee of West
City Christian Church, other
special guests, families, and
friends of the contestants.
Dubbed Christmas in
July, BBFA’s yearly flagship
project filled the wintry
evening with performances
from this year’s contestants
composed of: 1) Justin
Richard Glenn Abella, a
19-year-old nursing student
from Cairnlea who wishes
to become a paramedic; 2)
Rachel Brereten, 14 years old
and from Roxburgh Park; 3)
Aliyah Kristine Adonis, 10
years old, from Tarneit, and a
student of St. James Apostle
Primary School; 4) Rogel
Jay-R Salvo, 23 years old and
from Delahey who works as
a Customer Service Agent
for Origin and is a qualified
massage therapist; 5) Marie
Dominique Lizardo, 26 years
BBFA President Lyn Castillo, Fil-Oz Idol 2012 Chairperson
Helen Acuna, Wyndham City Cr Heather Marcus, Fil-Oz
Idol Judge Judi Mus with friends–Dominic Bartalotta,
Pauline Walsh and Roy Carbungco.
Vanessa Sanchez-Cosic
old and currently works
part-time as a karaoke host
at Charlton’s; and 6) Jehscy
Hatsue Sotelo, 9 years old
from Tarneit, who started
performing at the age of
two.
Special guests added fun
and glamour to the evening.
Ms Charity Philippines
and Ms Philippines Fiesta
Victoria First Runner-Up
Hannah Cabato wowed the
crowd with her mesmerising
belly dance while the pair
of Lalaine and Melvin Diez
showed their skill in rumba.
Elijsha Lizardo, a seven-year
old singer convinced the
crowd that she could be the
next candidate to this singing competition. Previous
winners like 2009 Fil-Oz
Idol’s People’s Choice Lara
Pajar and 2011 Fil-Oz Idol
Champion Vanessa SanchezCosic also graced the show
and captivated the crowd
with their powerful voices.
The presentation night was
hosted by 2008 Fil-Oz Teen
FilOz Idol 20
12 contesta
nts’
production
number.
FilOz-BBFA Officers and Fil-Oz Idol 2012 contestants.
Idol contestant Charlene
Sotelo and Yshrael Pascual
from “The Voice”.
The Grand Finals of Melbourne’s Fil-Oz Idol Singing
Competition will be held on
Saturday, 3 November 2012
at the BMW Edge in Federation Square, Melbourne. Everyone is invited to the event
and also, to support Bridge
Builders for Australasia.
For more information, visit
BBFA at www.bbfai.org or
follow them on Facebook.
Solead Q launches CD
Solead Q, a four-piece
band specialising in Latin
and jazz music, launched
their CD titled Tico-Tico
on 19 July at Treble Clef
Jazz Lounge. The CD is
composed of 10 tunes from
South America and Spain,
and standard tunes such
as El Rio, blue bossa, and
El Vito.
The group features
Bernardo Soler, Monica
Soler, and Tania Ravbar on
guitars, Frank Morgan on
Photo by Jess Marasigan
bass, and Marek Podstawek
on drums. The members
of Solead Q have tertiary
music qualifications from
Au s t r a l i a a n d a b r o a d .
Each member is a musician in his/her own right.
Some members boast of
national and international
performing awards on their
instruments and are highly
regarded instrumental and
music classroom teachers. The members show
extensive musical verstility
and always seek to entertain their audiences with
more than just a musical
display.
Solead Q combines elements of traditional Spanish guitar music with Latin
Jazz rhythms and virtuostic
improvisation to wow and
entertain audiences of various musical tastes.
To get a copy of Tico-Tico,
visit SoleadQ’s Facebook
page www.facebook.com/
soleadq.
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MIGRATION
Migration
Mentor
Felix Carao
Requirements for de
facto partner visa
Evidence
Yo u s h o u l d p r o v i d e
evidence that your relationship is “genuine and
continuing” and is similar
to a husband and wife
relationship. The evidence
should be detailed and
go into the past as far as
possible.
Evidence of a genuine
relationship and cohabitation includes:
• At least 2 statutory declarations from friends and
relatives explaining how
they know the applicant
and their partner, what
they know about the
relationship and why
they believe it is genuine
and continuing.
•A statutory declaration
from the applicant stating:
•when / where / how
they met their partner;
•where and for how
long you have lived
together;
•how you share your
domestic arrangements (for example
who does the cooking,
cleaning,shopping,
child care);
•how you share your
finances and bills (for
example do you have
a joint bank account,
are gas/water electricity accounts in both
names, do you jointly
own a house, car or
ther major asset?);
•whether you go out /
socialise / entertain
people as a couple;
•what your plans are
for the future such
as where you plan to
work, where you plan
to live, whether you
are planning to have
children; and
•whether you give each
other emotional support and companionship.
• A statutory declaration
from the partner covering the same things, but
in their own words.
Other evidence
•Copies of joint bills or
bills in separate names
but at the same address,
copies of joint bank
account statements,
leases, wills, powers
of attorney, correspondence sent to you jointly
or in separate names
but showing the same
address (the envelopes
are particularly useful),
joint membership of
clubs and societies.
•Evidence of ongoing
contact during times
spent apart such as letters (with envelopes)
Filipino
Migrants
Forum
Atty. Imelda Argel
When can you appeal to
the DIAC Minister?
You can make a request
for Ministerial intervention only after you have
received a decision by a
review tribunal. Under the
Migration Act 1958, the
Minister for Immigration
and Citizenship has the
power to substitute a decision made by the Refugee
Review Tribunal, Migration
Review Tribunal and in
certain circumstances, the
Administrative Appeals
Tribunal, which is more favourable to the applicant, if
he thinks it is in the public
interest to do so. This power
may be exercised only per-
sonally by the Minister.
When exercising this power,
he follows a procedure that
involves each House of
Parliament.
Because the exercise of
this power is discretionary,
you can never be certain
that the Minister will
consider your request for
Ministerial intervention.
However, your chance of
success can be increased
if you identify and provide
evidence of unique, compelling, compassionate, or
exceptional circumstances
on why the Minister should
overturn the decision of
the Tribunal. Types of circumstances which he may
consider are:
• Best interests of a child,
including circumstances
that may bring Australia’s
obligations into effect
under Convention on
the Rights Of the Child
(CROC)
• Compassionate circumstances regarding your
age, health, or psychological state which may result
in irreparable harm and
continuing hardship to
you
• Strong compassionate
circumstances such that
written to each other,
copies of telephone bills
showing the itemised
calls to each other, evidence of any money sent
to each other.
•Certified copies of the
applicant’s passport and
birth certificate and the
birth certificates of any
children.
•A certified copy of the
partner’s Australian passport, birth certificate,
Australian citizenship
certificate or permanent
residence visa.
Health and character
In order to be granted a
Partner visa the applicant
will need to satisfy relevant health and character
criteria. This will involve
undergoing appropriate
medical examinations,
providing appropriate
criminal record checks
and passing general character requirements.
Applicants should be
aware that all members
of their family unit
(i.e.,spouse, dependent
children and some dependent relatives) will also
need to satisfy the health
criteria even if they are
not applying to migrate to
Australia. If any member
of the family unit fails the
health test the spouse application may be refused.
In some circumstances
the health criteria may be
waived (at the Minister’s
discretion).
are not married, engaged
or in a de facto relationship and they are either:
•under 18 years of age;
or
•over 18 years of age but
either wholly or substantially dependent on you
for a substantial period
for their basic needs or
have a total or partial
loss of their bodily or
mental functions that
stops them from earning
a living.
It may also be possible to
include other relatives and
members of your family
unit in your application.
If you are in this situation
you should seek advice
from a registered migration agent about your
circumstances.
What if you have been
married even if you are
still or were legally married to another person. In
those circumstances you
need to show:
•You are legally divorced
or permanently separated from that other
person; and
•You are in a genuine,
continuing and exclusive relationship with
your new spouse.
Including dependent relatives in your application
Y o u r d e p e n d e n t
child(ren) can be included
in your application if they
Assurance of support
•The case officer may
request an assurance of
support (‘AOS’) before
making a decision. An
AOS is a legal commitment by a person or entity (‘Assurer’) to repay
to the government the
amount of any welfare
payments made to the
applicant within the first
two years after the applicant enters Australia /
failure to recognise these
would result in harm or
hardship to an Australian should you leave the
country
• Clearly unintended consequences of legislation
resulting in unfair or
unreasonable refusal of
your visa
• Exceptional economic,
scientific or cultural factors that you would be of
benefit to Australia
• Length of time you have
been in Australia and
your level of integration
into the Australian community.
• You are unable to return
to your country because
of reasons beyond your
control such as its refusal
to issue your travel document
After you have written to
the Minister requesting to
overturn the decision of the
Tribunal refusing your visa,
you must apply for a Bridging
visa E with the Department
of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) that will allow
you to stay in Australia until
is granted their visa. The
assurer does not have to
be the sponsor..
Offences
You must ensure that
you are honest with the
Department of Immigration. Under the Migration
Act 1958 (Cth) it is an
offence to:
•arrange a de facto relationship for the purposes
of obtaining permanent
residence
•make false, misleading or
unsupported statements
in relation to whether or
not other persons live
together on a genuine domestic basis as spouses
without being married
to each other.
Felix Carao is a Registered Migration
Consultant (MARN 1069354), a
Qualified Education Counsellor (QEAC
G028), and an Accredited Recruitment
Professional (APRCSA 51889). For
enquiries, you may call 04 1232 1187
or email him at [email protected]
or visit www.allskills.com.au
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the Minister has decided on
your request.
If you are able to provide
evidence of compelling need
to work due to financial
hardship, you may be given
permission to work while
you are on bridging visa E.
This information is of a general
nature and should not be taken
as authoritative legal advice for
specific cases. Australia has a
scheme that requires persons who
give immigration assistance to be
registered as migration agent. Contact
Atty. Imelda Argel (MARN 9682957)
on [email protected].
Do you want to work, study or live Australia?
Are you in a partner (de facto, married or same sex)
relationship?
Ph: (02) 9699 3072 or Email [email protected]
Immigration articles at www.iargel.com.au
Templates for Migration Agents at
www.migratonprecedents.com.au
Atty. Imelda Argel
B.A.(Hons.), L.L.B. (U.P.), L.L.M. (Syd.)
Solicitor in New South Wales and the High Court of Australia
Attorney at law in New York, USA and the Philippines
Registered Migration Agent No. 9682957
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MIGRATION
Migration
News
Estelle McNally
GSM Priority 5, ENS/
RSMS timeframes
When I found out that Mr.
David Stewart, the Director
of Programme Delivery –
General Skilled Migration,
will be speaking at the
Migration Conference in
Sydney, I decided to attend
the conference on 29 July
2012. The conference flyer
indicated that Mr. Stewart
would be providing information about recent developments in Priority Processing
5 group of visas. I was very
excited to hear what Mr.
Stewart had to say so that I
can pass on valuable information to my clients. Some
clients have been waiting for
the finalisation of their visas
since 2007.
I was hoping that Mr.
Stewart would be providing
a specific date or at least an
approximate timeline when
GSM Priority 5 applications
will be allocated to visa
officers. However, I was
very disappointed when Mr.
Stewart did not provide any
specific information.
The most impressive information provided was that
Priority 4 group of visas are
now being allocated to visa
officers.
Mr. Stewart reported
that the government was
successful in meeting its
skilled migration target in
2011-12. The latest figures
show that all but two of the
185,000 available places
were filled. Skilled migration remained a priority
throughout the year and accounted for two-thirds of the
total program, or 125,755
places. Today’s skill stream
remains highly targeted
towards employer sponsorship, the regions and high
value occupations, with
over 60 per cent of skilled
migration visas going to
employer, government, and
regional sponsored places
to help fill critical skills
needs. A total of 16,471
places were delivered under
the Regional Sponsored
Migration Scheme, which
was given the highest priority, with Western Australia
accounting for 23.2 per cent
of the outcome. A record
number of state and territory sponsored visa classes
were also accounted for,
increasing 37.5 per cent on
the previous year.
When I returned to work,
it was time to respond to
queries from clients who
have lodged ENS (Employee
Nomination Scheme) and
RSMS (Regional Sponsored
Migration Scheme) applications.
Mr. Stephen Russell, Director of Program Delivery,
ENS/RSMS, reported (MIA
Notice dated 27 July 2012)
that the pre-1 July rush of
applications added around
9,000 applications (about
20 to 21,000 persons) to the
DIAC pipeline.
Mr. Russell reported that
the new volume of applications lodged would move
their on-hand caseload from
being the equivalent of four
to five months processing
work, to around nine months
of work.
Sometime ago, DIAC introduced an initiative to
reduce processing times for
applications in the Employer
Nomination Scheme (ENS)
and Regional Sponsored
Migration Scheme (RSMS).
D I A C
provided
Registered
Migration
Agents
w i t h
checklists
to ensure
that applications are
submitted
with all
relevant
information and
required supporting documentation. In order to avail
the privilege of lodging a
‘decision ready’ application,
Registered Migration Agents
are required to certify that
the applications being
lodged are complete.
Mr. Russell advised that
in the past, his department
has been able to balance
their allocation with the
allocation of cases from their
pipeline. However, the big
influx of new applications
was not anticipated and
DIAC does not have enough
case officers to allocate all
decision ready applications
in the previously nominated
timeframes. It is anticipated
that if his department will
only process decision ready
applications, this would
cause further delays with
the timeframes associated
with allocating pipeline
cases.
At this point in time, Mr.
Russell’s department is unable to provide any timelines with decision ready
applications. He has chosen
not to release any timeline
information because any
information provided would
be meaningless as his department is still working on how
they will cope with the big
volume of applications his
department has received
over such a short period.
Mr. Russell is discouraging clients from making
follow up calls as DIAC
administrative staff are still
entering cases on to the
DIAC system.
The information provided in this
article does not constitute migration
advice. People seeking advice on
immigration regulations should see
a registered migration agent. Email
Estelle McNally, MARN 9903113 on
[email protected] for
further inquiries.
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Ask the
Expert
Lita Mahle
Best option for
couple applicants
Question 1. Can my partner and I apply separately
on EOI?
I am a Mechanical Engineer. My current point test
status: Age: 31 years old =30
points + Overseas Skilled
employment: 5 years=10 +
Educational Qualification:
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering = 15 points. English
6 = 0. TOTAL=55 points
I am short of 5 points to
meet the threshold 60 points.
I want to use my partner’s
skills point (5 points). She
is a Copy Writer and has
5 ++ years experience in
this field. The problem is I
am the primary applicant
and our occupations are in
not in the same occupation
list. My occupation is only
under both Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule
1 & Consolidated Sponsored
Occupation List (Schedule
1 and Schedule 2) but my
partner’s occupation is only
Consolidated Sponsored
Occupation List ( CSOL ).
Now as per the SkillSelect
point test, partner’s skill
point can be included if- “A
suitable skills assessment
in a nominated occupation
on the same Skilled Occupation List used for your
application”. Can I apply for
subclass 189 (independent)
or I need to choose subclass
190 (State Sponsored)? Or
can we apply separately on
EOI and see who is invited
first?
Answer. On your first
question, this will depend
on your visa preference(s).
When you submit an EOI,
you can express interest in
one or more visas. If you
choose to be considered for a
state or territory or employer
sponsored visa, you are
agreeing to allow state or
territory governments and/
or employers to access your
details in SkillSelect.
Employers are unable to
view any identifying information such as your name,
date of birth, gender, or
nationality. They can only
access information that will
help them to consider you
for employment particularly
your occupation, your work
experience, and your level of
English ability.
If you express interest for
only the Subclass 189, the
information recorded in your
EOI will only be available
to DIAC.
You may also try to achieve
an overall band score of 7 in
IELTS in order to get an
additional 10 points. This
will bring your score up to
65 without your partner’s
contributions.
The more points you have
the better chance you will
have to be invited. EOI is
designed to get most skilled
people with experience and
better English language
skill.
In principle, I believe that
in order to claim extra points
for your partner under Subclass 189, her occupation
must also be in Schedule
1, while for Sub Class 190
both your and your partner’s
occupation can be in Schedule 1 or 2 of the CSOL.
Then again, this is a new
legislation. There could be
a few loop holes that are not
yet identified and changes to
the rules may eventuate as
new issues come along.
As for your second question, Of course you can
apply separately on EOI.
Remember that EOI is not a
visa application. Applicants
should have the required
IELTS and positive skill
assessment completed at the
time of EOI. Although you
are not providing these documents yet, the information
you have provided in your
EOI must be consistent with
the evidence you will be providing when you are invited
to lodge a visa application.
When you are both invited, you can then decide
who can be the primary visa
applicant.
Question 2. Can I apply
for visa after 1.5 years of
study?
I have recently completed
a Bachelor degree in Education overseas. I am interested
to enroll in Masters degree
in Education in line with
Mathematics in Australian
university. However, this
program can be completed in
only 1.5 years. In the future,
I may decide to work in
Australia and apply for a visa
that will allow me to work
and stay permanently. Can
I do a 1.5 year post graduate and another 6-month
course to complete the 2-year
qualification requirement for
Subclass 485?
Answer. You must do a
2-year (92 weeks) Australian
education qualification requirement in order to apply
for Subclass 485 (Skilled
Graduate visa), however
you must apply within 6
months from completion of
your degree.
The 6-month course must
be relevant to the major
course and must be a prerequisite to the post graduate
award.
Why not do a double
degree which is equivalent
to two years of study?
Advice given here is intended for
general guidance only. Seek personal
direct advice from Registered
Migration Agents. Send an email
to Lita Mahle (MARN 9250408)
on [email protected] and
[email protected].
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