The Philippine Times May 2014 edition

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Unconditional love and unyielding support are the defining characters of mother-daughter relationships. Thus are the binding forces behind them which
make formidable woman out of singer/songwriter/published author Czarina Lapus (third from left) who takes after grandmother Trify Adeva, mother Dita
Lapus and which she intends to mold her daughter Ciera to become. STORY AND PHOTOS ON PAGE 5 .
Filos to mark Philippine Independence
Filipino communities in Australia join worldwide celebration
The 12th of June marks a special
day for Filipinos worldwide. On the
same day in 1898, or 116 years ago,
first Philippine President Emilio
Aguinaldo raised the Philippine Flag
to mark our freedom from Spanish
colonisers. Here in Melbourne,
several groups will commemorate
the auspicious occasion with special
events.
The Filipino Community Council
of Victoria Inc (FCCVI) and the
Philippine Australian Foundation
Inc (PAFI) will mount the 116th
Philippine Independence Day Ball
on 7 June 2014, 6 pm, at the Grand
Star Receptions, Grieve Pde Corner
Dohertys Road, Altona North. The
theme of the celebration is “Isang
Kasaysayan, Isang Kinabukasan”. The
program will include a parade of the
different organisations, remarks from
the Office of the Philippine Consulate, Liberal Party, and Labour Party
and folk dance presentations from
the Filipino Australian Association
of Ballarat, Gintong Kultura, Filipino
Eld
erly Get-together Association
(FEGTA), Damayan Whittlesea,
and FCCVI and PAFI Dancers. The
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Masquerade for fun; $4,400 for charity
It has become a tradition now. Every year, the
Emergency Relief Fund
for Philippines (ERFFP)
would gather guests,
sponsors, representatives
from various associations
and entertainers for its
Masquerade Ball to raise
funds for its projects in the
Philippines.
Last 5 April 2014, people
flocked to the Ferraros
Reception donning opulent costumes and party
dresses/suits and wearing
extravagant masks adorned
either by colourful beads
or eye-catching feathers.
Some opted to look simple.
It was a colourful, cheerful night. But despite the
pomp on display, the objective of the night was to
raise fund. And the ERFFP
achieved its goal by raising
$4,400.
Bert Mom, President of
the Rotary Club of Brimbank Central, handed
over a cheque for $2,000
making the group’s donation to $3,000 for the boat
project. Currently, ERFFP
has purchased two ambulance/rescue boats for
rescue operations in the
coastal areas of Pampanga
a n d C a s i g u r a n Au r o r a ,
Quezon. The Boat Project
is a joint project of the
Pampangueño Club of Victoria and ERFFP.
E R F F P Pr e s i d e n t Ro y
Carbungco and his group
recently visited and turned
over the boats to the Philippine Navy and Philippine
Army. The boats, costing
$8,000 each, were donated
by Philippine Tours, Pampagueño Club of Victoria,
ERFFP and the Rotary Club
of Brimbank Central.
In coordination with
the Department of Social
Welfare and Development,
ERFFP also conducts relief
operations and medical
missions in various parts
of the Philippines. Carbungco noted that ERFFP
will also fund more boats
to be used in the different
areas in the Philippines.
Earlier, Carbungco handed over the ERFFP’s bank
statements to The Philippine Times. For transparency, Carbungco opens
its bank accounts to the
public and media for cross
checking. “Because we
are not hiding anything.
Whatever we raised goes
to those in need,” he told
The Philippine Times.
During the night, special
awards were given to the
following: Jesia Bayangos
and Bayani Bayangos, Best
Female and Male Dancers,
respectively and Kathy
Field, Best Dressed Female
and David Kiernan, Best
Dressed Male.
Emcees of the night
were: Christine Ciar and
Charlene Sotelo, who also
rendered some song numbers.
The officers of ERFFP
are: Roy Carbungco, President; Judy Wright, Vice
President; Sonia Santos,
Treasurer; Lynne Fitton,
Assistant Treasurer; Michael Wright, Secretary;
Gina Tuazon, Assistant
Secretary; Rey Isleta, Bern a d e t t e M i r a n d a , P R O.
Directors are Brandon
Fitton, Gerard McNamee,
Jane McNamee, Zon Carbungco, Elsa Reed, Steve
Reed, Rosennie Vela, Yollie
Truz, Rose Mariano, Lydia
J o h n , Ro s e M c N a m a r a ,
I m a d N a s s e r, a n d E l n a
Nasser.
Carbungco said that the
next Masquerade Ball is
scheduled on 18 April
2015.
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editorial
The many faces of the migrant mother
odd-looking green horn
in the community—her
c h i l d r e n’ s s c h o o l , h e r
own work place, the shop
where she has to purchase
the food for the family. She
had to re-learn new ways
of doing, new ways of
speaking and writing, get
used to right-hand driving,
and all things unfamiliar.
All these she had to do fast
to keep the entire family
in-step with their new life
in Australia.
Even as she was groping
to find her place in this
new environment, our
migrant mother also acts as
a safeguard of Filipino culture. She knows that the
family has to understand
and live the culture of their
adopted country, but she
persists daily to make her
children, whether full or
half Filipinos, acquainted
w i t h w h a t ’ s c u s t o m a rily Filipino. She teaches
her children to say po or
opo, go to church every
Sunday, kiss the hands
of elders, keep Filipino
values like pakikisama
and bayanihan. Above
all, she tries to the best
of her abilities, insist that
her children acquire a
certain proficiency for the
Philippine language and
dialects, whether Filipino,
Bicolano, Bisaya, Cebuano.
She could be versed in
She is the woman who
belts her lungs out to
I m e l d a Pa p i n ’ s I s a n g
Linggong Pag-ibig, who
keeps at least a Filipiniana
outfit to be worn to a
Filipino-sponsored activity, if not performing in
one, and who scouts the
new Filipino store in the
neighbourhood even if the
pantry is still overstocked
w i t h Pu r e f o o d s c o r n e d
beef. Anything Filipino
catches her attention, no
matter how trivial. And
no matter how long she
has lived in Australia, she
is always familiar with
the in’s and out’s of her
kababayan’s lives, updated
with the latest gossip in
Philippine show business,
and still recounts her life
in the Philippines like
she only moved in a few
days ago.
Yes, that woman is none
other than the Filipino
m o t h e r, o r n o w g r a n d mother who has settled
in Australia. Before we
laugh at her sometimes
quirky practices, we
should always bear in
mind the many sacrifices
of a mother to give her
family a prosperous life
and a secure future. Our
migrant mother had to
go through taking odd
j o b s , ex p e r i e n c e b e i n g
under-employed, be the
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English, but she could still
best communicate her intentions through her first
language. While she realises that her children may
deem her language as their
second tongue, a mother
would still communicate
with her children in words
she has known all her life.
For her, “mahal kita, anak”,
“palangga” or ïngat” will
convey her love more than
when she said these words
of endearment in English.
Every year, a day is designated to remember a special woman we call Mama,
Mommy, Ina, Nanay—the
woman who staked her
life to give life. For the
migrant mother, who gave
up everything familiar,
including her home, a
c o m m u n i t y, a j o b , a n d
everything that makes her
secure, to venture out and
give her children a better
future in a foreign land,
the best way to honour her
is to make all her sacrifices
worthwhile. For what she
had to give up, and for
her attempts to reconcile
her Filipino roots and the
c u l t u r e o f Au s t r a l i a t o
make her children whole
persons, cognizant of their
origins and open to experiences offered in multic u l t u r a l Au s t r a l i a , s h e
deserves all our praises
and respect.
Reliving the Filipino in us
Easter Message:
A blessed Easter to all as we
remember Christ’s Paschal mystery and His greatest sacrifice
for our salvation. Let us all be
reminded to once again start
anew, always go naked in front
of the Lord and speak to Him
most sincerely from the deepest
recesses of our hearts.
May Announcement
In what has become a solemn
tradition since the late General
Emilio Aguinaldo raised the
first ever Philippine flag at
Kawit, Cavite, so we do now
celebrate this coming 12 June
2014, 116 years of Philippine
Independence.
We will gather as Filipinos
and Filipino-Australians to
remember, lest we forget, the
sacrifice of blood, sweat and
tears of our late Philippine
heroes and heroines.
This year, I am inviting all of
you together with the Filipino
Chaplaincy of Melbourne to
come and join us for our Independence Day Celebrations:
- 11 June 2014 at 7.30pm
Independence Day Mass
at St Brigids Church 378
Nicholson St, Fitzroy
- 12 June 2014 at 8.00am Flag
Raising Ceremony at Federation Square Corner Flinders
and Swanston St Melbourne
We hope to see you all there
as we commemorate 116 years
of Philippine Independence.
Consular
Bulletin
Gigi Kalong
March Report
The Consulate is pleased to
announce a highly successful
state visit to Victoria of HE
Belen Anota, Ambassador of
the Philippines to Australia, last
17-19 March 2014.
A mbassador Anota was
accompanied by Ms Nina
Cainglet, Minister and Consul
General, Mr Emmanuel Ang,
Commercial Consul and Ms
Consuelo Jones, Tourism Attaché. The Ambassador and
her delegation were very well
received in their calls to the
Lord Mayor of Melbourne,
the Right Hon. Robert Doyle,
the President of the Legislative Council, the Hon. Bruce
Atkinson and the Speaker of the
Legislative Assembly, the Hon.
Christine Fyffe.
Aside from the calls to government, Ambassador Anota
and her delegation also visited
various universities and their
officials in Melbourne which
included RMIT University,
Monash University, Deakin
University and La Trobe Uni-
Your consulate
The Office of the Philippine
Consulate is an Honorary
Consulate headed by our Consul
Virginia ‘Gigi’ Kalong, a.h.
recognised by the Australian
Government. The Consulate
provides consular services for
persons residing in Victoria. The
Consulate receives lodgements
of documents and requests for
consular, notary, and civil registry
services, as well as visa, and
fingerprinting for NBI Clearance
applications only during the cited
Office hours.
Melbourne Consulate operating
days/hours:
Mondays and Fridays
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
and Thursdays by appointment
versity as well as roundtable
meetings with key business
leaders in varied industries
to strengthen Philippine and
Australian trade relations.
The Ambassador and her
delegation concluded their
visit with a Tourism and Trade
Networking Function hosted
by your Consulate at the RACV
Club on 18 March 2014. The
event was well attended by
industry executives, business
people and community and
organisation leaders and representatives.
The Consulate is ever at your
service.
Maraming salamat po ulit sa
inyong patuloy na pagsuporta.
Mabuhay ang Pilipino at
Pilipinas! God bless us all!
Office:
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Melbourne, VIC 3004
Tel: (613) 9863 7885
and (613) 9863 7872
Fax: (613) 9863 7884
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To download forms:
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Your Consulate is manned by
volunteers who give their time
and valuable efforts to service
the needs of Filipino nationals
and Australians in Victoria,
it is therefore requested that
consideration, due respect
and understanding are accorded
to them so we can continue to
service the community smoothly.
Mabuhay!
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Ilonggo Association of Victoria The woman who is a mother
to hold Mother’s Day event
The Ilonggo Association
of Victoria (IAVI) will hold its
annual Mother’s Day Dinner
Dance on 10 May 2014 at
the Grand Star Receptions in
Altona North.
“The event is a celebration
of the value and importance of
mothers in our lives as well as
a fundraiser event to support
the various projects of the
IAVI,” IAVI’s Vice PresidentEast Dominic “Sandy” Lobriza
told The Philippine Times.
Sandy promises those attending that the night will be
full of fun with lots of dancing,
great food and good performers
like Alyssa Limbo and Stephanie Chung and some surprise
floor show numbers. There
will also be a special auction
of authentic Manny Pacquiao
boxing gloves.
The highlight of the night
is the awarding of the Ilonggo
Mother of the Year award. All
mothers who meet the following criteria are invited to join:
must be an Ilonggo or supporter
of IAVI activities and projects;
must be a mother for at least 30
years, and the children are of
good standing and responsible
individuals.
For years now, the Ilonggo
Association has been actively
working with various organi-
sations in Australia and in
the Philippines such as the
Gawad Kalinga, Rotary Club of
Brimbank Central, orphanages
and local governments to assist
in the livelihood and education
of the youth. In 2010, it donated
$18,000 to build a Sibol school
in Barangay Sooc in Iloilo City.
In 2012, it donated $20,000 to
build a multi-purpose hall in
Negros Occidental.
IAVI also has an ongoing
scholarship program to assist
poor but deserving students
of the Central Philippine University. Last year, nearly 40
received financial grants with
one college graduate finishing
cum laude. It also helped the
elderly of the Saint Vincent
de Paul Home for the Aged in
Bacolod City and those affected
by the different calamities in
the Philippines.
The officers of the Ilonggo
Association for 2014-2016
are: President - Melvin Espiga;
Vice President for West - Patsy
Gutierrez; Vice President for
East - Dominic Lobriza; Secretary - Wynn Fontanos; Treasurer - Elaine Soriano; Auditor
- Arlene Romerona; Business
Manager -Susan Garsulao, and
Information Officer - Rubin
Alfaro. Adviser is previous
President, Neds Sarcepuedes.
To view IAVI’s 2013 report,
click “IAVI Projects presentation AGM Nov2013” under
http://philtimes.com.au/
ilonggo-association-of-victoriato-hold-mothers-day-event/
Being a mother is one of the
toughest yet most fulfiling
roles a woman can experience in her lifetime. Once
a mother, you find yourself
fighting to find a balance to
maintain your own identity,
while being strong enough to
be relied upon by a child who
depends on you completely.
The relationship between
mother and daughter can
clash at times, as with any female friends and sisters. But
there is an understanding
closeness of unconditional
love and ongoing support.
And this has definitely been
passed on from generation to
generation in my family.
From being a little girl
full of adoration - wearing mum’s shoes, clothes
and makeup to a full-grown
woman going out for a coffee, a movie, a walk with
your mum. A mother is the
first best girlfriend that a
daughter has.
I was born in the Philippines, but grew up in
Melbourne, Australia; and
on this Mothers’ Day, and
any day for that matter, I
am lucky to have a beautiful daughter (and son), a
strong bond with my mother
(and father), and extremely
blessed to have my adorable
grandmother in my life. I
value them greatly. They
have each unlocked a level
Czarina with Captain Starlights presenting her self
published children’s book and original kids music
album. Photo by Dale Taylor Photography.
Czarina with her children Jet (9) and Ciera (5).
Photo by RMR Productions
of strength and love within
me. And being Filipino, the
importance of music, family
and, of course, food enriches
this relationship. So let’s
celebrate!
Happy Mothers’ Day to
all mothers, here and up
above.
(Editor’s note: Singer/songwriter
Czarina Lapus shares her insights
about being a mum, and the bond
she shares with her own mother and
grandmother.)
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When small things make a big difference
Earvin Charles Cabalquinto
Poverty is one of the many
factors that immobilises
Filipino families in the Philippines toward achieving
growth and development.
However, grabbing the right
opportunities paired with
perseverance open endless
possibilities in leaving poverty behind. The journey of
Amina Mendez proves the
inspiring transformation.
Back in San Jose, Nueva
Ecija, Amina didn’t grow up
with a silver spoon in her
mouth. Her father works
as a tricycle driver and her
mother works in a farm.
While both of her parents
earn a living, they struggle
to cover the basic needs of
the family. It is in this situation that Amina’s parents
resort to borrowing cash
from “5-6 money lenders”
in their town.
It wasn’t easy to live
with having less or even
nothing on one’s hands.
Amina recalls her school
days when she had nothing
to eat and had to live with
belittling laughter from her
classmates. Valuing her
parents’ sacrifices to send
her to school, her struggles
inside and outside the class-
room didn’t stop her from
achieving her goals. Armed
with determination, Amina
graduated with honours in
high school.
Amina and her family’s
life changed when Remy,
Amina’s mother, loaned a
small amount of PhP5,000
(AUD123) from Alalay sa
Kaunlaran Incorporated,
a microfinance institution
and a local partner of Opportunity International
Australia. The money was
used by her mum to buy
three piglets and to start a
piggery. Through income
from the piggery, the everyday needs of the family were
supported. It also paved the
way for her family to avail of
life and health insurances.
Amina’s education was
one of the many opportunities that were brought upon
by a small loan made by
Amina’s mother. Through a
scholarship program from
a local partner of Opportunity International Australia,
Amina got a scholarship to
the University of the Philippines where she studied
Mathematics. In her third
year, she was selected to
study and graduate at Ohio
Wesleyan University in the
United States.
Despite having an inter-
national degree, to serve
and inspire others have
always been at the back of
Amina’s mind. She said,
“Tinanong ko yung sarili
ko. Saan ba yung talent ko
talaga mapu-put into use?
(I asked myself, where can I
put my talent to good use?)
The answer for me was to
go back home, I will make a
difference in my own way.”
To date, Amina is working
at Alalay sa Kaunlaran and
pro-active in sharing her
story in various events.
As an advocate of alleviating poverty through
microfinancing, Amina encourages those who want to
build their own business,
“Wag silang matakot mangarap at tuparin yung mga
pangarap nila sa pagnenegosyo dahil maraming suporta
na darating sa matiyaga at
may paniniwala.”(Do not be
afraid to dream. They can
fulfil those dreams through
business. Support abounds
for those who persevere and
believe.)
More than what she has
become, Amina is grateful
for life-changing support
given by Opportunity International Australia to her, to
her family, and to her future.
She said, “Nagpapasalamat
po ako sa Opportunity In-
Amina Mendez
ternational Australia lalo
sa mga tao dito sa Australia na tumutulong sa
kanila. Breaking the cycle
of poverty is a generation
thing eh. Pati yung mga
anak ko in the future hindi
makakaranas ng naranasan
ko dahil sa oportunidad na
ibinigay nila.”(I’m thankful
to Opportunity International Australia, especially
the people in Australia who
lend assistance. Breaking
the cycle of poverty is a
generation things. Because
of the opportunity given to
me, my children wouldn’t
have to suffer the same fate
I experienced.
(Editor ’s note: Opportunity
International is a non-profit
microfinance organisation that
provides small business loans to
people working their way out of
poverty in the developing world.
Opportunity International Australia
Amina with her family.
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and Indonesia. Visit http://www.
o p p o r t u n i t y. o r g . a u / f o r m o r e
information.)
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Philippine Embassy or Consulate having jurisdiction over the place where the
overseas voter is registered as such. (The time for voting to be announced later.)
For details, please contact the Philippine Embassy in Canberra (Tel. No. (02)
62732535; Fax No. (02) 6273 3984, Email: [email protected] and website:
www.philembassy.org.au) or the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney (Tel. No.
(02) 92627377; Fax No. (02) 92627355, Email: [email protected] and website:
www.philippineconsulate.com.au)
DFA-Overseas Voting Secretariat
(Manila)
COMELEC-Committee on Overseas
Voting (Manila)
website: www.dfa-oavs.gov.ph
website: www.comelec.gov.ph
Hotlines: +6328344361,
Hotlines: +6325222251, +6325212952,
+6328343275, +6328330914
+6325239924
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Doctors and dentists for a cause
The Philippine Australian
Medical Association, Victoria
(PAMA) will hold a fundraising dinner-dance event for
its medical missions in the
Philippines. The event will
be held on 7 June 2014, 6pm
at the Mulgrave Country
Club in Wellington and Jells
Roads Wheelers Hill.
PAMA Victoria President
Dr Lorinda De Leon said that
part of the proceeds will go to
the organisation’s charitable
activities and humanitarian
aid in the Philippines and
to the professional development of its members to
maintain a high standard of
patient care.
The dinner-dance is open
to both members and nonmembers (doctors and dentists both registered and non
registered). Tickets are at $65
per person.
Individuals, clubs/organisations and business owners
are invited to advertise in
the Souvenir Program which
will be distributed on the
night. Cash donations are
also accepted.
Aside from all-night dancing and entertainment, the
major prize for the raffle
ticket will be a return airfare
ticket to the Philippines.
PAMA Victoria’s objectives
are: to promote, maintain and
uphold the standards of the
medical and dental profession in accordance with
current trends; to maintain
professional relationships
with local, national and
international medical and
dental organisations; to promote fellowship among its
members and encourage the
dissemination of knowledge,
and to undertake charitable
activities.
The following are PAMA
Victorian chapter officers:
President, Dr Lorinda De
Leon; Vice President, Dr
The PAMA Victoria Chapter officers during their oathtaking.
Anne Marie Uy Kimpang;
Secretary Dr Jojie Apostol; Treasurer, Dr Rosario
Palaypayon, and PRO, Dr
Armando Sta Ana.
Visit, PAMA website
at: http://www.pama.org.au/
home/
For enquiries about advertising and cash donations, contact Willy Reyes
on mobile 0412 947 276, or
PAMA Victoria’s Treasurer,
Dr. Charo Palaypayon, mobile 0402 210 482.
Filipino cultural fusion
The Filipino Cultural Fusion was held last 22 March in Darebin Intercultural Centre
in Preston, which aimed to promote Filipino multicultural community. It offered
everyone the opportunity to experience and showcase the Filipino culture
through music, dance, food and costume evolution with the participation of
Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indonesian, Italian and Australian.
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Filipino seniors learn
to “shift” and “delete”
They giggle, they get busy
finding their capital letters,
fiddling with the “shift”
and “delete” button, and
gushing over their handsome
instructor. This is the scene
every Thursday morning at
The Dove Wellbeing Centre where a small group of
Filipino senior citizens are
learning basic computer.
The free computer course is
organised by the Australian
Filipino Community Services (AFCS).
“We are so noisy because
one cannot find the capital
letter and the other one
will look for ‘shift’. We are
really enjoying. It is fun and
our teacher said we will
eventually learn to use the
computer,” says one senior,
adding they are thankful that
their instructor, Ali Lalani is
so patient with them.
Whatever they learn in the
coming weeks, these Pinoy
seniors will eventually learn
basic internet skills to help
them access information and
keep in touch with family
members. While learning,
they develop camaraderie
and friendship, important
elements in their senior
years.
The computer course is
provided by IT Futures.
“New2it Program particularly focuses on providing
basic to advanced computer
lessons to people from community groups, aged care,
youth, job seekers and small
businesses. It aims to focus
on the individual needs
of the learners providing
them accessible, engaging
and highly effective computer education,” Ali Lalani, Training Manager of IT
Futures said. The group can
accommodate different dates
and venues and trainors can
visit the place of learning.
The AFCS, headed by
Norminda Villanueva, offers
aged care social support programs, volunteer coordination, volunteer coordination,
carers kitchen, Chaplaincy
services and counselling
for the Filipino community
based in Southeast area. Visit
AFCS’s website at: http://
afcs.org.au. Contact details
are: phone, (03) 9791-8366
or email, [email protected].
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Advertising feature
Certificate III in Aged Care
to be offered in Manila
Filipinos wanting a career in the health industry
in Australia can now take
Certificate III in Aged Care
in the Philippines in preparation for their study or
work in Australia. This is
according to Registered
Migration Agent Catherine
Heung of Bright International Centre.
She said enrolling in
the 10-week course would
help Filipinos get more
chances of employment in
the Australia’s health care
industry. Currently, there is
a high demand for aged care
workers in Australia.
The course is to be conducted by Hays International College, which has
its own Manila Learning
Support Centre in Manila.
“We are in the process of
recruiting students for this
course, the ideal number to
have is 20 students. Therefore once we reach 20, we
can start a class. Number of
classes will depend on the
demand,” Heung said.
Heung said that the 10week course comprises two
weeks intensive classroom
training and five weeks of
self-study and assessment
work. It will also include
three weeks of work placement at 40 hours per week.
She said students could
save up to a minimum of
A$6,000 in accommodation if they undertake this
course in Manila. They can
also have the advantage of
finding work in the nursing
home or hospitals. “They
can earn an average of $20
per hour as an aged carer
rather than working as a
waiters/waitresses or cleaners,” she added.
“We are not focusing on
migration. This is a course
that would increase student’s chances of seeking
part-time work in Austra-
lia. Majority of student visa
holders are allowed to work
40 hours per fortnight,”
Heung stressed, noting that
the course suits only those
who are interested in taking
up a health care career. Tuition fee is A$4,350,
material fee of A$300 plus
enrolment fee of A$250.
For information, contact
Bright International’s Manila office: Vanessa, mobile
+63 917 828 4572
or Ritchie, mobile +63
917 591 8168 or email:
[email protected]. Interested applicants can also
contact Bright’s Australian
office, Andy on 0439 768
225 or Catherine on 0408
013 828 or email info@
bright99.com.au.
Visit Bright International’s website at: http://www.
bright99.com.au/
Bright’s Facebook page
is: https://www.facebook.
com/pages/Australia-Bright-
Photo by Mimmon Vicente
Education-MigrationCentre/281036328195
You can also visit Hays
International College Learn-
ing Support Centre website:
www.hic.vic.edu.au.
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spiritual
Colours
of Life
It is not easy to be holy
all the time. Perfection is
God’s supreme attribute
and the process of excellence for us human beings
will be a lifetime process.
Our soul fluctuates in its
tune- one moment. In it is
highly divine, the next very
carnal. One moment, we
love and trust Jesus, and
then next minute, we are
thrown into despair and
darkness.
I have observed that
we lose much blessings
because of unconfessed
sin. We can block God’s
favour by our pride. In
my walk with God, when
there is a heavy gloom or
unexplained restlessness,
it is often related to sin
that I need to repent from.
When I am set free by Jesus,
I experience peace and joy
beyond understanding.
This is the beauty of being
a Christian. We can always
come back to Jesus again
and again in the spirit of
forgiveness and the yoke
of guilt is taken away. A
spiritual writer once said:
“The confession of sinful
work is the beginning of
good works”.
This does not give us the
freedom to sin continually, for if we love God, we
endeavour to obey Him in
everything. But if we fall,
we are encouraged to rise
again and continue on with
our walk towards goodness
and holiness. We are not
alone in this journey- we
have mentors and communities who can help. If
we find that we have done
everything we know to do
and the crisis is not yet
solved, we stand in faith.
We confess our inability
and His ability.
When the technician
pushes, nips, trims, files
and buffs the nails, sometimes, there are small cuts.
These can be annoying
moments of pain. But once
my nails are cleansed, I feel
that my feet have gotten
a new lease in life. They
seem lighter. The bonus
leg massage makes it wellworth too.
Like this pedicure, the
soul that is purified (after
some sting) is like a clean
BENDIGO Extension
(Brimbank
Congregation)
NARRE WARREN
Extension (Dandenong
Congregation)
Phone 03 5447 8784
Mobile 0402 537 522
Dina Mananquil-Delfino
Soul pedicure
I visit a beauty salon once
every two months to have
a pedicure. As my eyesight
is failing and my body not
as supple, I realise I am unable to bend down and the
activity is no longer a vain
procedure, but a matter of
hygiene. I can no longer
reach the rough, scaly skin
and hang-nails that need to
be scrubbed, sloughed off
and trimmed.
In the same manner, even
those who love and serve
the Lord faithfully become
callous and hardened over
the years unless a regular
spiritual cleansing is done.
We receive comment that
we become grumpier, more
critical, more judgemental
and self-righteous. Our
children, when they see
us incongruous in our attitudes, are not convinced
of our religious practices
and are tempted to follow
other gods.
Religious
Organisations
Brother Raul Terrado
Iglesia ni Cristo
South Australia
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]
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. 93981866
ADULT WS: T hursday 10:00 AM and 8:00 PMEnglish, Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM English
Every last Saturday of the Month 6:00 PMFilipino
CWS: S
unday 8:00 AMEnglish
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: T uesday 8:00 PM English
Wednesday 10:00 AM English, Saturday 5:00
PMEnglish
Every last Saturday of the Month 7:00 PM Filipino
CWS: S
aturday 6:30 PMEnglish
Advertise in this section
(03) 9369 4324
“Christianity is a universal holiness in every part
of life”. William Law
29 Browning Street, Kangaroo Flat,
BENDIGO
ADULTS: Wednesday 7:00 PMEnglish
MERRILANDS
CONGREGATION
Brother Roberto Malong
Mobile 0423 947 592
Merrilands Community Centre
31-35 Sturdee St., RESERVOIR
ADULT WS: Thursday8:00 PM English
Saturday 9:30 AMEnglish
Brother Dindo Cuevas
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
CWSSaturday11:00 AMEnglish
Telefax 03 9799 6962
WYNDHAM
CONGREGATION
ADULT WS: Thursday8 :00 PM; Sunday 9:30
AM English
Children Worship Service (CWS): Sunday 11:00
AM
Brother Al Ocon
Mobile 0422 560 945
Tarneit Community Learning Centre
150 Sunset Views Blvd. corner
Leakes Road, Tarneit
Fax03 9748 2971
ADULT WS: Wednesday 5:45 AMEnglish
Wednesday 8 :00 PM English, Saturday 7 :30
PMEnglish
CWS: S
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, S
aturday
6:00 PMEnglish
Sunday6:45 AM English (1st to 3rd Sunday)
Filipino (4th or Last Sunday of the Month)
CWS: S
St. Martin de Porres
Parish Laverton
Bellin St., Laverton
Filipino Mass, every first Saturday of the month,
6pm anticipated Mass
GIPPSLAND GROUP
WORSHIP SERVICE
Filoz teenagers to go to Argentina
Augustine Doronila
Filipino-Australian teenagers, Jasmine Inocencio from
West Sunshine, Jonas and
Anna Inocencio from Deer
Park Teens will be among the
seven young people to attend
the “Unity Lab” in South
America this July 2014.
Unity Lab is a week-long
social camp organised by the
Catholic faith based Focolare
Movement to encourage
future social innovators.
It will be held from 14 to
20 July 2014 in O’Higgins
where the group will join 500
teenagers from all over the
world to learn how to build
unity among people and
promote human rights and
intercultural cooperation.
During the second week,
the Melbourne group will
join other delegates from
Australia and New Zealand
and will have the opportunity to put the skills learnt at
the ‘lab’ into practice as they
work with deprived children
in schools and hospitals in
Rosario, Argentina.
From left to right, Jasmine Inocencio, Jonas Inocencio
and Anna Inocencio.
“Harana” movie to raise
funds
“Harana”, the Search for
the Lost Art of Serenade
movie night will be held
as a fundraising event in
support of young people of
the Focolare Movement on
their upcoming Mission Trip
to Argentina.
The film is the true story of
Florante Aguilar, a classically
trained guitarist based in the
US, who on his father’s death
returns to the Philippines
where he rediscovers the
music of Harana. Harana is
a long-forgotten tradition of
Filipinos serenading women
to capture their heart by
singing at night under the
window of the woman they
love.
The movie night is set
on 21 June 2014, 7-9 pm at
Quin Auditorium Caroline
Chisholm Catholic College
in Braybrook.
Tickets are available
through Yob Doronila. Contact at aidoronila@gmail.
com or 0427531226. Tickets
are at $18 each for adults
and $15 each for children
below 16 years old. Early
bird prices (before 6 June)
are $16 and $12, respectively.
Group prices for 10+ tickets
are $15 per person.
mirror that reflects our
position in Christ. The more
we see the Holiness of Jesus,
the more like Him we be-
come. The positive change,
radical or slow, that we see
in ourselves becomes an
inspiration to others. The
world somehow becomes a
better place to live in.
GOD WITH US
INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLIES
INC.
Contact: Pastor Roger Bucao/Pastor
Nancy Bucao
Seaford Community Centre, Station
Street, Seaford VIC (Mel Ref.
427, C2)
Phone (03) 5995 7380
Mobile 0434 330 447
Email: [email protected]
Services every Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:00
noon. Everyone Welcome.
Satellite Churches
GOD WITH US, MULGRAVE
Southern Community Centre
Rupert Drive, Mulgrave
Contact: Pastor Castor Reyes
Mobile 0404 043 008
Sunday Services from 11:00am -1:00pm
GOD WITH US, CHELSEA
Chelsea Height Community Centre
Thames Promenade, Chelsea
Heights
Contact: Pastor Fred Fererro
(For comments or feedback, email
[email protected]).
Contact: Ps Nancy Bucao
Mobile 0434 339 011
Sunday Services from 5pm-7pm
(GWUICA is affiliated with the Australian Christian
Churches formerly known as
AOG)
Mobile 0412 029 516
Sunday Services from 10am-12pm
AMBASSADORS OF
CHRIST FELLOWSHIP
(GWU Cranbourne)
Cranbourne Public Hall
Cnr Clarendon & High Streets,
Cranbourne
Contact: Pastor Dick Marcial
Mobile 0430 006 095
Sunday Services from 10am-12pm
GOD WITH US, ROSEBUD
Rosebud Memorial Hall
Point Nepean Hwy. Rosebud
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jESUS THE REDEEMER
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
PO Box 1043 Werribee VIC 3030
5/44-48 Lock Avenue Werribee VIC
3030
Contact:
BJ Galutera 0400 821 187
Raul Lacerna 0400 932 446
Edwin Mallari (03) 9748 3674
CHRIST CENTERED TEACHING
Sunday Services:10:30 am-12:30 pm
Bible Studies: Tues. + Thurs.
Brother Richardson Suniga
Mobile 0448 949 406
T raralgon Court House
161-166 Franklin Street, Traralgon
3844
Telefax 03 9799 6962
DULT WS: T hursday7:00 PMEnglish
A
Sunday10:00 AMEnglish
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
Worship service – Sunday 10:00 am -12:00 noon
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Towards a diaconal ministry
Christopher Creo
It just dawned on me recently that this is my final
year of formation to become
a deacon. In fact, I just have
five months to go before our
diaconal ordination.
For this, I found myself
wondering and reflecting on
the things I gained for the last
six years. I also reflect upon
the changes I have undergone
in this diaconal journey.
As the maxim says, “grace
builds on nature.” When I
first started considering the
diaconate, it was in the sense
an answer to the question of
how can I serve the Church
more. Since childhood, the
Church has always been
a part of me. When I was
recruited as a junior member
of the Legion of Mary, I was
immediately drawn to the
joy of having that sense of
community; of belongingness
outside my own family and
clan. I found another “family”
in which the bonds are not
based on blood relations but
on the sharing of the same
belief, of the same expression
of religious piety; and of the
same inner urge to serve. I
even thought that the feeling
I was having was a call to
the priesthood. But that was
dashed immediately when I
first fell in love and realized
that I wanted to raise a family
of my own.
So I must admit, the initial
attraction of the diaconate
was that it represents an
alternative to what I thought
to be a vocational calling for
the priesthood. For me then,
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Ball is an opportunity to
create awareness of Philippine culture to the Filipino
Australian community and to
raise funds for the extension
of the hall. Tickets are sold at
$65 each.
The Philippine Consulate,
meanwhile, will sponsor
an Independence Day Mass
on 11 June 2014, 7.30pm
at St. Brigid’s Church, 378
Nicholson St., Fitzroy. On
Independence Day, 12 June,
the Consulate will lead the
flag-raising ceremony at the
Federation Square, corner
Flinders and Swanston Street.
Rites will begin at 8 am.
A special Independence
the diaconate “is the next best
thing.” Imagine my surprise
and discomfort when I heard
our program director told the
enquirers during the orientation meeting to reconsider
our decision of pursuing the
program if we think deacons
are “almost a priest”.
That is why, for six years,
I’ve been asking myself: WHY
DO I WANT TO DO THIS?
For me, the reason should
be the right one or else I am
just wasting the Church’s
resources and time, my time
and my family’s sacrifice–
especially my loving and
supportive wife.
The discernment process
was very helpful to me to
crystalise my intention and
refine or redefine my understanding of the diaconate. And with the help of
our director, our resource
persons and formators, my
teachers, and even my fellow
enquirers and friends, I was
able to discover–or rather
rediscover–the reason why
I am committing myself to
this ministry. And it is the
same inner urge or calling as
in my childhood: to follow
Jesus and to serve; to be the
icon of Christ who serves; to
let others see Christ in me
and therefore be able to lead
them to God.
And all this time, I really feel God is with me.
Sometimes to encourage,
sometimes to test my resolve
and my trust in Him–like a
precious metal being purified
by fire but definitely guiding
me in every way. I always tell
people in the program the
palpable presence of God in
Day celebration is also scheduled on 8 June 2014, 6pm,
at Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart
Avenue, Hampton Park. The
event, sponsored by EMG
Cargo Services, will feature
Gintong Kultura, Charlene
Sotelo, Err Won, and Puwersa
Azul. Music will be provided
by DJ Pogz and DJ Awe.
Tickets are at $15 each.
NSW—The Alliance of
Philippine Community Organisation Inc (APCO) will
hold a Freedom Luncheon
and Ball on 8 June 2014,
starting at 11.30am, at Conca
D’Oro Italian Event Centre,
Riverwood Shopping Complex at 269 Belmore Rd,
Riverwood. Aside from the
usual commemoration of
Independence Day, APCO
Chris Creo, Danny Jumonong and Neil Daculan with Archbishop Denis Hart after their installation as
lectors last 4 May at St Patrick’s Cathedral. The candidates will next be installed as acolytes before their
ordination as permanent deacons on 15 November 2014.
my discernment. Everything
seems falling into the right
place at the right time. When
a seeming problem starts
to manifest, a solution also
presents itself at just about
the right time.
Even during my lowest
state; when I was beginning to
doubt due to problems, disappointments and concerns of
daily living, He comes to me
as a comforter as if saying:
“These are the problems of
the people you are going to
will turn the occasion into
a day of gratitude for those
who made it possible to
raise funds for kababayans
affected by typhoon Haiyan
in Cebu, Leyte, Tacloban City,
Camotes Island and Samar.
Tickets are sold at $80 each,
inclusive of a three-course
meal, entertainment, and
raffle. Proceeds from sale will
further help sustain the initiatives undertaken to help the
survivors of Typhoon Haiyan
(Yolanda) and fund APCO’s
advocacy and community
development projects.
A photo session was held
on 13 April, which also
served as kick off to the
preparations.
Ruben Amores serves as
the newly-elected APCO
President. (Richard Ford)
serve. These are the sorrows
of the people you are going
to help. You have to carry the
same cross they are carrying
to be able to understand them;
to be able to help them.” Pope
Francis aptly described the
diaconal ministry when he
likens the Church to that of a
field hospital.
For the last six years I
have learned to put my trust
in God by being constantly
reminded by his Words: “Do
not worry about your life,
when I started this journey:
“Here I am Lord! Send me!”
I only pray to God for His
continued presence in our
lives and His grace to make
me a worthy servant for His
servant church.
(Editor’s note: Read more from Chris
in http://deaconspath.wordpress.com.
Chris joins Danilo Jumanong and Neil
Daculan as the first batch of men from
the Philippines who will be ordained
as permanent deacons by Archbishop
Denis Hart for the Archdiocese of
Melbourne in November 2014.)
ACF marks 6th year
A mbassadors o f
Christ Fellowship (ACF)
celebrated its 6th anniversary last 27 April
2014 at the Cranbourne
Pu b l i c H a l l i n C r a n -
APCO officers and members of Freedom Ball Committees
what you will eat or what
you will drink, or about your
body, what you will wear. Is
not life more than food, and
the body more than clothing?
Look at the birds of the air;
they neither sow nor reap
nor gather into barns, and
yet your heavenly Father
feeds them. Are you not of
more value than they? (Mt
6: 25-26)”
To begin this final year
of formation, I once again
say the same prayer I said
bourne. The Ambassadors of Christ Fellowship, an umbrella of God
with Us International
Christian Assemblies,
is under the leadership
of Pastor Dick Marcial
and wife, Cely. Pastor
Buddy Abadilla, a senior pastor of Conect
City Church, served as
the guest speaker.
The Philippine Times–
the first and only Filipino newspaper
in Australia in full colour.
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Randy Petalcorin’s boxing
match in Australia this July
PETER Maniatis recently told
The Philippine Times that
Randy Petalcorin, current
WBA number 1 rated Flyweight, has been sanctioned
and approved to fight for
a WBA World title in Melbourne, Australia this July
against legendary Thailand
champion,Wisanu Kokietgym. The exact date will be
announced soon.
“Randy will attempt to
be the first Filipino ever
to win a WBA Light Flyweight title in the history
of WBA boxing. Hopefully,
Randy will become our next
World Champion,” said Peter,
Randy’s Manager.
Peter, WBC Asia Promoter
of the Year, also said they
have plans to invite new
world boxing champion,
Manny Pacquiao as their
guest to Melbourne to watch
Randy.
Clem Kiparoglou, owner of
Unique Bodyworx Automotive Smash, is also inviting
the Filipino community to
continue supporting Randy.
Unique Bodyworx has been
an avid supporter of Randy
and in fact let Randy and his
organisers use his premises to
hold BBQ for meet-and-greet
of Randy and his supporters/
friends.
Peter Maniatis with
Manny Pacquiao
Peter Maniatis with Randy Petalcorin.
Clem Kipp (left) of Unique Bodyworx, donates to the Filipino community the
original boxing gloves of Manny Pacquiao. At right is Ross Manuel, Chairperson of
the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc, accepts the donation.
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Miss and Mr. Twenteen and
Maturate Models of Victoria 2014
Divine Basa
This year marks the third
year of the Twenteen and
Maturate Model Competition of Victoria. Due to the
past two successful years, a
new category for “hot” male
models will be launched
this year. All of our Miss
a n d M r. Tw e n t e e n a n d
Maturate Models are very
competitive, dedicated, and
passionate.
Miss and Mr. Twenteen
Caroline St. Louis
Tarlesha Rennick
This event is part of an
effort to promote closer
multicultural partnerships
and give talented candidates
greater exposure to achieve
their full potential, regardless of race, creed, or circumstances. It is a friendly
competition that brings
together mixed candidates
(Filos and non-Filos) showcasing exquisite designs
and styles of their cocktail
dresses, evening gowns,
and national costumes for
ladies; and casual wear,
formal suits, and national
costumes for the gentlemen.
Miss and Mr. Twenteen
and Maturate Model of Victoria 2014 is committed to
raise funds to be donated to
the Emergency Relief Fund
for Philippines (ERFFP) to
assist them with their projects in the Philippines. This
event is organised by Diez
Productions, Melvin and
Lalaine Diez with Divine
Basa as chairperson. This
year’s committee are: Juliet
Johan, Crystal Gutierez,
Michelle Tupek
Maturate Models
Maryrose Casafu
Georgina Westeinde
Eva Jacobe
Helena Thomson
Annalisa Moore
Ermie Brown
Rena Glennon
Alvena Anne Cook
Lanie Mae Templora
Anne Andre
Celine Glennon
The 2014 Mr and Miss Twenteen and Maturate Models Competition Committee
Members: Melvin Diez, Crystal Gutierez, Juliet Johan, Lalaine Diez, Divine Basa
and Nitin Tanwar.
Tejash Sharma
Dennis Quani
Hayes dela Cruz
Mely Rowan, Maryanne
Parker, and Beth Sockett.
The competition will
be held on 31 May 2014 at
Princess Court Reception,
229 Princess Hwy, Mul-
grave. Everyone is welcome
to take part in this evening
to remember.
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Ask the
Expert
LITA MAHLE
IELTS not fair
IELTS or any English language test such as OET is
set to weed out people of
non-English speaking background. Unless you hold a
passport from a selected few
English-speaking countries,
you can’t hide from this
sharp discriminating draconian claws. Overseas students who
have spent thousands of
dollars to be educated in
Australia and have completed a diploma, a bachelor or masters degree are
“presumed” not having an
English level to Australian
standard must take and pass
the English language test.
How does it reflect on the
quality of our Australian
schools which are supposed
to deliver education of an
international standard?
Does it mean after studying
for few years in Australian
school, their English is still
not good enough and must
be tested? How did they
manage to pass the rigorous
tests, assignments, research,
thesis, all conducted in the
English language in the first
place? I have seen and dealt
with people who speak English fluently and express
themselves coherently and
yet failed the English test a
few times. This English requirement
is nothing but a money-making machine, a discriminating system hiding behind the
black walls of government
bureaucracy. English language factor is
a common issue among Migration Agents whose hands
are tied and unable to assist
their client further due to
failure in meeting the English
language requirement. There
are other few exemptions
here and depending on the
type of visa you are applying
KAID event to sponsor two
social workers from PH
Kadasig Aid and Development Inc (KAID), a Victorian
voluntary group based in
the north eastern suburbs
of Melbourne, will host a
“Philippine fiesta” dinner
on 19 July 2014 to raise
funds for their two social
workers Emely Alcoseba
and Jephte Paca based in
Cebu, Philippines to present their abstract at the Joint
World Conference on Social
Work, Education and Social
Development scheduled
on 9-12 July 2014 at the
Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre. The conference theme is “Promoting
Social and Economic Equality: Responses from Social
Work and Social Development”. The focus is on the
intersection of the many
factors that promote equality for all people within our
diverse contexts around the
for or the registration requirements for your occupation. Has anyone wondered
why they get exemptions in
the first place? world.
The dinner will be
held at Ferraro Reception, 14 Onslow Avenue, Campbellfield.
Tickets to the dinner
cost $65, inclusive
of a five-course meal
and drinks.
KAID assists in the
improvement of life
for children and families in the Philippines
through its sponsorship program. Its programmes which have
been operating for
over 20 years in Cebu
and in Manila are
auspiced by the Good
Shepherd Sisters.
Aside from the sponsorship
program in which a sponsor
can support the education of a child, KAID also
has livelihood programs to
make families self-sufficient
Unless people get up and
voice out, there will be no
change.
I just recently signed a
petition to review this cur-
and the Friendship School
Program to link Australian
and Philippine schools to
encourage sharing and caring for others. Australian
schools in this program are
St Francis Xavier (Montrent system through Change.
org. I just want to make a
difference. Do you?
Advice given here is intended for
general guidance only. Seek personal
morency), Holy Trinity
(Eltham North), St Kevin’s
(Lower Templestowe) and
St Gregory’s (Doncaster).
For more information
about KAID, visit www.
kadasigaid.com.au.
direct advice from Registered
Migration Agents. Send an email
to Lita Mahle (MARN 9250408)
on [email protected] and
[email protected].
AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE III IN AGED CARE
NOW OFFERED IN THE PHILIPPINES
Working and studying in
Australia has never been easier
with Australian certified aged
care training. Certificate III in
Aged Care will now be offered
in the Philippines, starting in
Manila on 1 July 2014
and expanding to additional
cities this year.
For Filipinos looking to
work and live in Australia, this
course gives them all the
certification they need to work
in the aged care facility when
they arrive. Completing
a Certificate III in Aged Care
in the Philippines can greatly
increase their chances of
employment in Australia's
health care industry. For
people who are looking to get
some rewarding careers, this is
the training they need to be
accepted by hospitals, nursing
facilities, retirement homes
and more. This is ideal for
Filipinos who are applying on
a student visa and would like
to work while studying when
they arrive in Australia. This
course will be provided by an
Australian Registered
Organization (RTO), Eclipse
Vale Education and is also
ideal for anyone on skilled or
family visa who would like to
start a career in aged care to
gain local experience
when they first arrive in
Australia. As the numbers of
elderly in need of
care continue to increase
within Australia, trained and
certified aged care workers are
in high demand all over the
country.
Why train with us? 1)Train in
the Philippines and work in
Australia. 2) Be "job ready"
when you arrive in Australia.
3) Continue training in
Australia. 4) Work and study
on a Student Visa in Australia.
5) Aged Care Certificate III
can be a pathway to an
Australian job in the health
care industry. 6) Professional
support by friendly and
experienced staff. 7) Our
prices are discounted for
Filipinos. 8) Train in the
classroom and online blended learning that works for
everyone.
This is the first time
an aged care course of such
distinction is offered to
Filipinos, which means that
NOW is the best time to get
started. The course is to be
Advertorial
launched on (Sunday) 25 May
2014 at Megatrade B Function
Rm. B, 5th Level SM
MEGAMALL, EDSA,
Mandaluyong, 2pm.
To REGISTER CONTACT:
Australia: Lita Mahle,
(MARN 9250408) via FREE
(international) call from any
landline in Australia to Manila.
T: (03) 87627292
Philippines: PALMS
International T: + 632
8134194 or +632 8938035
M: (Victor)+63927754790/
(Jerson) +639109382908/
(Thess)+6329279425545/
(Gina)+639278411607.
Register On line
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zy
mYuUBLlpHCnB-JVRFx_GsxBXO5G0aauDLvtw5ZII/viewform.
E:[email protected]
or through our website
www.palmsimmigration.com ,
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ADVERTORIAL
Trade skills assessment, obtain Australian
qualification in PH, migrate to Australia
More than three thousand participants are expected to attend the first Australian
Trade Skills, Education and Immigration Exhibit set in Davao, Manila, Cebu
One of the mandatory requirements to be able to
work in the construction
and engineering industries
in Australia is to pass an
Australian Skills Assessment through the Offshore
Skill Assessment Program
(OSAP). To educate potential applicants, especially
skilled Filipino workers,
on the recent changes and
the new Australian Government migration rules and
regulations for offshore trade
workers, OSAP and 457
Sponsored Visa Programs,
Australian Construction
Training Services (ACTS),
an Australian-based private
company now permanently
based in the Philippines, in
conjunction with Manilabased Palms International
Migration Services (PALMS),
have put together a free
Australian Trade Skills and
Immigration Exhibit in the
Philippines. Exhibits will
be held in Davao City on 17
May; Manila, 25 May; and
Cebu City, 1 June.
ACTS Director Bruce
Steentjes said, “We are holding a trade expo to make
sure the applicants have the
correct information and experience to complete the skills
assessment program so they
can then apply to get a suitable visa to work in Australia,
mainly for the engineering
and construction industries.”
Mr. Steentjes added, “We do
not do job expos, job placement or recruitment, and
we are not like the POEA.
We only complete the skills
assessment so that clients
have the correct mandatory
qualification to start the visa
application process.”
ACTS was awarded as
an authorised assessment
authority for Australian
Department of Industry to
complete mandatory skills assessments for the OSAP and
457 Sponsored Visa Programs
in construction and engineering trades in the Philippines
and other countries. ACTS,
in conjunction with its consortia partner Engineering
Training Australia (ETA),
will conduct both Construction and Engineering Trade
Skills Assessments while
PALMS International Migration Services will conduct
the migration information
portion of the event.
Lita Mahle, a Registered
Migration Agent in Australia
(MARN 9250408), will be
available for consultation
to assess the eligibility of
an applicant for an Australian visa and what type of
visa is most suitable to the
applicant. Ms. Mahle has
been practicing immigration
law for over 19 years and a
recipient of various business
awards both in Melbourne
and in the Philippines. She
is the exclusive Immigration
Consultant for PALMS.
A successful skills assessment will give the applicant an AQF Certificate III
Qualification, which puts
the client at the same level
as an Australian tradesman
in his/her particular trade.
It is also a mandatory requirement before anyone
can apply for a sponsored or
permanent residency visa in
these trades. This gives the
best opportunity to be put at
the top of the job applicant’s
file and to get not only a job,
but a good job due to the
Australian Qualification.
Interested applicants are
requested to bring a detailed
résumé of their professional
and personal information,
which will be the basis to
determine if the clients meet
the Australian skill and visa
requirements.
The basic requirements
are: at least three years work
experience in either the
construction or engineering
industry; have been working
at least 12 months out of the
last 36 months in their trade
(full or part-time equivalent);
and can prove they have
the experience, skills and
knowledge in their trade. No
previous irrelevant qualifications or certificates are
necessary but you will need
to prove your experience,
skills and knowledge as part
of the assessment process.
Mr. Steentjes added, “The
reason we are here in the
Philippines is that there is
a high demand for skilled
engineers in the welding,
fabrication, and machining
trades as well as a number of
construction trades such as
bricklaying, carpentry and
joinery trades. Our exhibits
are for experienced workers
in construction, engineering
and associated trades.”
Entrance to the Australian
Trade Skills and Immigration
Exhibit is free and three
sessions will be held each
day. However, a small fee
of PHP1000 or $25 will be
charged for those wanting
a preliminary skill assessment. The day starts at 10am
and ends 8pm at the Green
Heights Business and Convention Center, Phil-Japan
Highway, Diversion Road,
Buhangin, Davao City on
17 May; at SM Megamall
Megatrade B Function Room
A, 5th Level, Mandaluyong
City, Metro Manila on 25
May, and at JROOZ Review
Center, 16thMetrobank Plaza
Bldg., Fuente-Osmena Blvd.,
Cebu City on 1 June.
To register, contact: PALMS.
PH +632 893-8035, +632
813-4194, +63910- 938-2908,
+63927-754-7907 or E: info@
palmsimmigration.com, or
make a FREE (international)
call from any landline in
Australia to Manila Voip:
(03) 87627292.
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Accountant & Tax Agent
PURITA BINGHAY, MBA, CPA
also a Registered Migration Agent
MARN 9791593
11 Dandenong Road East, Frankston VIC 3199
1/28 Pickett Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Ph. (03) 9770 0066 Mob: 0404 495 830
Fax: (03) 9770 0466
email: [email protected]
Filipina caregiver Rose
“Osang” Fostanes, who won
the inaugural season of XFactor Israel in January 2014
will have a series of shows in
Australia. After bagging the
X-Factor grand prize, Rose
transformed from an anonymous singing caregiver to an
Israeli reality TV star. She
became the darling of the
judges and Israel audience
after stand-out performances
from her audition song, Shirley Bassey’s “This is my Life”
to Frank Sinatra’s signature
song, “My Way”.
On 25 May 2014, she will
hold her first concert in
Melbourne at 2 pm at at
the Thornbury Theatre, 859
High Street, Thornbury.
Osang’s concert will also
feature Melbourne talent,
Jerson Trinidad, winner of
Bert Newton’s “New Faces”
in Channel 10, and Lillian
delos Reyes, winner of Tim
Webster’s “You’re a Star in
Channel 10.
Filipinos around the world
followed her on YouTube and
FaceBook. Her Cinderella
story is reminiscent of Susan
Boyle’s feat in Britain’s Got
Talent in 2009. Susan sang
Les Miserables’ “I Dreamed
the Dream” that made her a
star overnight. Rose won XFactor at 47 and so did Susan
who won Britain’s Got Talent
at 47. Rose remarked after
winning the X-Factor Israel,
“Everybody in the world will
know that Filipinos, even
those working as cleaners
can be part of a big event
like this.” She worked as a
part- time singer in a Tel’Aviv
and a full-time caregiver and
cleaner.
Event tickets for Melbourne are at $50 and $35
and available online www.
thornburytheatre.oztix.com.
au or call Gloria on 0412
166 097, Ed 0419 209 738;
Lito 0425 832 309 and Rollie
0404 946 079.
Meanwhile, Dami Im, another X-Factor winner who
elicited standing ovations
from the judges, contestants
and audience, will perform
back-to-back with Osang
on 1 June 2014, 1pm at the
Sydney Town Hall in Sydney
CBD. Dami rose to fame after
winning the 2013 X-Factor
Australia and now referred to
as the first Asian-Australian
Pop star. Her single, “Alive”
topped the Aria singles chart
on release in October 2013.
To back her up in this
Sydney concert are: FilipinoAustralian winners of TV and
club competitions, Lilian de
los Reyes; Brian Lorenz in
RSL’s singing competitions
and Kookies n Kream in
Australia’s Got Talent.
For tickets, call 9823
5425.
Part of the proceeds of
the Melbourne and Sydney
concerts will be donated
to World Vision Australia
for the Help after Haiyan
projects.
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Migration
Mentor
FELIX CARAO
Child visa for children
18 years old and above
Do you know anyone who
has had their application for a
child visa denied? In order to
avoid this, here are some tips
on how to have a successful
application.
Firstly, the child’s birth certificate must be registered with
the biological parents’ names.
This was very important in
one of our kababayan’s case
where she failed to register
the birth of her child and
therefore, there is no existing
record of her as the child’s biological parent. As a result, the
Tribunal was not convinced
that she was the biological
mother of the child and her
application was denied.
Secondly, the child must
have been studying full time
at the time the application is
lodged. This was another issue
that affected the success of
this kababayan’s application.
The child was enrolled in
a full time course but had
stopped as he was tasked to
accompany his other siblings
to Australia. However, he
did not continue this course
and he had no other proof
of his having a continuous
education. This was also one
of the main reasons why the
application was denied upon
assessment and review by the
Migration Tribunal.
The study clause will not
apply for applicants over the
age of 18 who are dependent
due to being incapacitated
bodily or mental functions.
If the applicant has turned
18 at the time of application,
the following criteria must be
met: not engaged to be married; does not have a spouse
or de facto partner; and has
never had a spouse or de facto
partner; and is not engaged
in full-time work; and has,
since turning 18, or within
six months or a reasonable
time after completing the
equivalent of year 12 in the
Australian school system,
been undertaking a full-time
course study at an educational
institution leading to a professional, trade or vocational
qualification.
The visa applicant must
be a “dependent child” of
an Australian citizen or the
holder of a permanent visa.
Likewise, the applicant must
not have turned 25 although
this requirement does not
apply to an applicant who is
incapacitated for work due
to the total or partial loss of
his or her bodily or mental
functions.
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
Celebrating VSL top
scorers for VCE 2013
Maria Smith
I t h as a l w a y s b e e n a
source of pride to acknowledge the hard work
and determination of
our Filipino students at
the Victorian School of
Languages (VSL) in their
pursuit of excellence
in continuing to study
and promote our Filipino
language and culture.
Ye a r 1 2 M s H a n n a h
Casihan has distinguished
herself to be included in
the high achievers for
VCE-LOTE (Languages
other than English) in a
remarkable Top Scorers
Evening held in March at
the Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Theatre at the University
of Melbourne, accompanied by her proud parents and Year 12 Filipino
Language teacher Mrs
Rebecca Perez.
A number of consular
dignitaries and school
principals were present
Ms Hannah Casihan with her parents, VSL Mrs
Perez and Dandenong Area Manager Mr. Nord.
on the night, together
with VSL Principal Mr
Frank Merlino, Department of Education representative Ms Therese
Mercader, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment
Au t h o r i t y ( V CAA ) M s
Maree Dellora and Ethnic
Communities Council of
Victoria (ECCV) Mr Joe
Caputo.
T h e V S L , i n i t s 7 9 th
y e a r, c o n t i n u e s t o o f fer over 40 languages
around Victoria to 13,000
students in face-to-face
classes and 1,600 students in distance education.
New book on Filipino-Australians out soon
Connecting two cultures:
Australia and the Philippines
explores the creation of
two identities for Filipinos
residing overseas like Australia when succeeding generations of Filipinos, mainly
overseas born Filipinos
navigating in two worlds,
adopted dual identities for
themselves. It seems no one
among overseas Filipinos
of the present time could
claim singular allegiance
to the Philippines as their
sole country of origin. Australians and Filipinos share
the same European and
Christian background. A
new identity has appeared.
It is called Filipino.
The book is authored by
Renato Perdon
Dual identities became an
accepted norm or reality of
modern Philippines. In fact,
a strong link between Australia and the Philippines
has been established. The
relations and interaction
that developed between
the two countries from the
time [1606] the last Spanish
explorers of the southern
land sighted Terra Australis
or New Holland, the name
given by the Dutch to this
major island in the southern
hemisphere, continue to
prosper.
The first part of the book
discusses the final effort of
the Spanish explorers in the
17th century to establish a
foothold in the Pacific, then
the only remaining “undiscovered” land by European
explorers. The subsequent
event led to the establishment of a British colony
in Australia. Spain, having already established its
foothold in the Philippines
as its colony in this part of
the world, still continued to
participate in exploring the
southern part of the globe.
The early part of the book
provides information on the
early movement of Filipinos
towards the southern neighbouring areas like Indonesia
and the Malayan settlement
under the Dutch and the
British hegemony.
The British invasion of
The Concerned Members of the
Philippine Fiesta of Victoria, Inc.
Invite you to the
2nd Renewal of Friendship to
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Manila in 1760s confirmed
such early linkage between
Australia and the Philippines when British forces
occupied Manila for a little
less than two years in the
middle of 18th century. The
invasion was an offshoot of
the Seven Years’ War that
was raging in Europe.
As the vibrant connections between Australia and
the Philippines continues
to undergo fine tuning, the
strengthening of the two
cultures, one basically from
the orient, and the other
based on Anglo-Celtic background, was being realised
as proven by the narrative
of events and experiences of
the people of the two coun-
tries as discussed clearly in
the early and subsequent
parts of this book.
The book is not a scholarly
dissertation discussing the
subject such as the close relationship between Australia
and the Philippines and how
it developed through the
years, but a simple way of
telling the stories, through
the eyes of the author - a
Filipino-Australian, that
took place between the two
countries and its people. It is
therefore taking the point of
view of a Filipino-Australian
who is enjoying the benefits
of dual identities, navigating
between two cultures, and
continues to contribute further to the existing harmoni-
ous understanding between
the two countries – Australia
and the Philippines.
Contact the author at
[email protected].
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property
Welcome to your future
Albert Sy
Generally, 66% of the
Australian population fails
to plan for retirement and
live on the poverty line.
In total we spend up to
19 years learning basic
communication, social and
technical skills and a further
three to 10 years learning vocational skills. All of which
are directed at helping us
participate in society and to
earn a living. But nowhere
in our education are we
taught on how to invest in
our future for our retirement.
Not one minute is devoted
to teaching us how to best
manage that income, evaluate and quantify our needs
and goals and/or plan and
take the necessary action to
realise them. Little wonder
then that the attainment
of financial independence
has been and will remain a
dream for most Australians.
Like sheep, we are following our forefathers‘
footsteps in the belief that
the government will keep us
in retirement. Do you recall
when the Labor Government
introduced the industry
superannuation fund which
was going to solve all of
our problems and we could
retire in a lifestyle that we
enjoyed during our working
years. Well that has not
worked, has it?
Now the current government is in the news every
day attacking our pension
system and the retiring Australian population on how
they will have to fend for
themselves in the future.
However, I do think that
the government has left this
much too late and done far
too little in educating the
public on how to become
financially independent
and become a self-funded
retiree.
Why is this happening? It
is fundamentally quite easy.
The Australian population is
growing at an enormous rate
and the average person will
live much longer to an average age of 80 years for a male
and 85 for a female. This has
increased the ageing population exponentially and the
raw number of people over
85 years old is expected to
grow to 850,000 over the
next 20 years.
It is appalling that the
number of people that are
self-funded retirees is only
5-6%. I have read some
statistics that the average
couple of generation X is
spending $500 a week on
eating out and basically having a good time without any
thought on their future. If we
continue along this lifestyle
then the Australian people
enjoying this kind of living
will have a pretty bleak
lifestyle in retirement.
What can we do to turn
this around? Let us take
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plan ahead what we would
like to achieve in our life.
If we do not have the skills
ourselves to start a savings
plan, seek professional assistance from successful
ethical companies on how
to plan, save and invest.
Make a plan for ourselves
on what we would like to
achieve in our life and then
work out how to achieve that
goal. Learn about the types
of secure investments you
can commence with, start by
putting aside small amounts
like 10% of your income in
a savings plan every week
without fail.
If you have been in the
workforce for some years,
check your industry superannuation fund’s balance and
seek expert advice on how to
take control of those funds
and set up your own Self
Managed Superannuation
Fund (SMSF). Take control
of your destiny.
You need to establish a
concise investment plan to
help you pay off your home
earlier and invest in property
with the goal of having a
comfortable and enjoyable
retirement. It is important to
understand your reasons for
purchasing an investment
property. Remember you
are investing to secure your
financial independence,
which means you want to
create a passive income and
build equity at the same
time. Set a goal and with
thorough research, good
planning and tight budgeting, do whatever it takes to
achieve it.
Should you have any questions or
would like to seek further assistance
on property investment or first
home buyer options, please feel
free to call Albert Sy on 03 9813
8188, Mobile: 0409 952 994 Email:
[email protected].
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PROPERTY
Innovations of Megaworld townships
From prudent conceptualization to well-planned execution, Megaworld remains
unprecedented in revolutionizing township communities in the Philippines.
It all started as a vision.
An ambitious dream for
the country to introduce
world-class urban communities that would provide
a lifestyle concept of live,
work, play, and learn in one
vibrant location.
And now that vision is a
reality.
For almost 25 years, under
the tutelage of its chairman
and CEO Dr. Andrew L.
Tan, Megaworld has come
a long way in its continued
quest to become what it is
today – the country’s leading
real estate developer and
number 1 Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO) developer and landlord in the
Philippines.
Through its careful project
planning, decision-making,
and continuous innovating
to its property development
it undertakes, the company
had successfully perfected
an innovative blueprint for
urban communities that
provide endless possibilities
of everything you need in
just one location.
As a result, Megaworld’s
master-planned communities have reinvented the
country’s urban landscape
by imbibing the phenomenal “live-work-play-learn”
formula that the company
has pioneered in the Philippines to achieve sustainable
living.
That’s the culture of
innovation at Megaworld
townships.
Megaworld townships
bring the fusion of everything you need to live the
good life – providing seamless integration of upscale
condominiums, lifestyle
malls, wellness centers, retail hotspots, high-end office
towers, and even world-class
learning institutions.
Due to phenomenal success of building signature
townships, Megaworld has
become an icon and inspiration to other local property
developers – emulating the
same township principle
that the company has been
known for.
Since then, Megaworld
has continuously expanded
its brand portfolio to bring
more innovative large-scale,
master-planned mixeduse developments in the
Philippines like Eastwood
City in Libis, Quezon City;
Newport City in Global
City; Woodside City in Pasig;
The Mactan Newtown in
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu; and
the Iloilo Business Park in
Mandurriao district, Iloilo
City. The company also has
residential and commercial
developments in Makati’s
Central Business District
(CBD) and Chinatown in
Binondo, Manila.
Discover the best of
lifestyle townships only at
Megaworld.
McKinley Hill
McKinley Hill, a huge
50-hectare township in Fort
Bonifacio, is by far the largest
development project of the
Andrew Tan-led company
in Metro Manila. With the
perfect community in mind,
the township features an
upscale residential village,
villas and condominiums,
office buildings, a Venetianthemed mall, schools, a
state-of-the-art football stadium, and a special events
venue. The township is also
home to four foreign embassies: United Kingdom,
Republic of South Korea,
United Arab Emirates, and
Qatar.
Forbes Town Center
This P15-billion, fivehectare township development has emerged as one
of the important residential
landmarks in Bonifacio
Global City. It is home to the
famous Burgos Circle where
rows of themed restaurants
offer the flavors of various
world cities in any given
day or night. The township
community is also adjacent
to the Manila Polo Club and
Forbes Park as well as the
Manila Golf and Country
Club giving future residents
amazing views of the golf
course.
Iloilo Business Park
Iloilo Business Park is a
72-hectare township envisioned to be Western Visayas’
biggest central business
district. This P35-billion
township, Megaworld’s
biggest outside of Metro
Manila, will feature luxury
residential condominiums,
state-of-the-art BPO office
towers, hotels, a lifestyle
mall, retail and commercial
hubs, a 1.1-kilometer Festive
Walk commercial strip, open
parks, transport hub, and
the much-anticipated Iloilo
Convention Center.
Newport City
The 25-hectare Newport
City has grown to become a
world-class tourist destination, the first of its kind in
the country. Home of the
famous Resorts World Manila, Newport City features
resort-type residential condominiums, hotels, office
and commercial towers, and
the upscale Newport Mall.
Uptown Bonifacio
Among Megaworld’s
townships, Uptown Bonifacio is set to raise the bar in
ultra-luxury living. Located
at the northern-most tip
of Bonifacio Global City,
this 15.4-hectare township
will be home to high-end,
all-glass residential towers
with bigger unit layouts.
This will also be home to
an upscale lifestyle mall
and modern office buildings, including the future
headquarters of Megaworld
and other companies of Dr.
Andrew L. Tan.
Mactan Belmont Luxury Hotel is located within the expansive
Mactan Newtown township project.
The Mactan Newtown
The Mactan Newtown is
the company’s first township that has its own beach
and adjacent to a historic
landmark – the famous
Lapu-Lapu Shrine – in
Mactan Island. This 28.8hectare mega-community
combines high-end office
towers, luxury condominiums, leisure amenities, retail
shops, and upscale hotels in
one secured and enclosed
area like other Megaworld
communities. The township will also be home to
state-of-the-art office buildings that cater to business
process outsourcing (BPO)
companies, and a La Salle –
supervised school.
Megaworld International
is the global marketing arm
of Megaworld Corporation.
It is present in over 30 countries in North America, Asia
Pacific, Europe and Middle
East and is poised to expand
to more territories, bringing
the best real estate choices
from the largest developer
in the Philippines.
For inquiries, please call,
MELBOURNE:
Jofel Peralta +61423434617
Edwin Peralta +61434299113
Edna Jao Parolma +61404277380
SYDNEY:
Liz Angeles +61414759890
Josie Tan +61414969041
BRISBANE:
Bon De Chavez +61412215069
Viceroy is situated at McKinley Hill, the most promising and
desirable place in Fort Bonifacio.
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VIRWC’s Mosaic Festival draws
multicultural attendance
Sheila Moss
The Mosaic Festival is an
annual free public event
in celebration of women
in multicultural Victoria
hosted and organised by
Victorian Immigrant and
Refugee Women’s Coalition (VIRWC). This year’s
MOSAIC Festival was very
successful, topped with
utmost vibrancy, colours
and warmth! A consistent
crowd gathered throughout the day, bringing QV
Square to life with members of the community
showcasing their diversity in all aspects of the
“mosaic” at the “cultural
marketplace”. A dynamic
l i ne - u p o f e n t e r t a i n e r s
danced, sang, chanted,
entertained on the main
stage, and engaged the
crowd in interactive cultural dances. The festival provides
an opportunity for the
broader community to
share aspects of cultural
practice with one another.
It highlights their positive contributions to the
Victorian community and
it helps bring together
women from immigrant,
refugee, Anglo-Celtic and
indigenous backgrounds
Glit
through a common goal of
celebrating achievements
and diversity.
It is a unique introduction to multiculturalism
for women, kids and
families, incorporating
the traditions of the various multicultural groups
that make up Melbourne’s
landscape and attracts an
Photo by Andrew Coulter
a t t e n d a n c e o f a p p r ox i mately 3,000 visitors. We
aimed to see mainstream
visitors at the event so it
becomes a genuine community engagement.
and
The first Mosaic Festival
was held at the QV Square
on 21 April 2013 and
attracted 2,000 people
over four hours. There
was great diversity in
attendance.
For more information
about the Mosaic Festival,
visit www.virwc.org.au or
FB page www.facebook.
com/virc.
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a leopard onesie as he
entertained his guests.
From left to right: Gary
Cajili, Jonar Bernardo,
Leslie Bernardo, Annie
Cajili, Teresa Hofilena,
Bella Haynes and Charlie
Hofilena
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24
The phenomenon that is Charice
Kristhine Gestano
I am not a Charice Pempengco fan but when I
heard that she was to arrive
for her very first Australia
tour with Melbourne as
her first stop, there was
no doubt in my mind that
seeing her could be filed
as a one-of-a-kind experience. Her résumé speaks
volumes of her astounding
accomplishments as an
international singer with
postscripts of appearances
in the television series, Glee
and American movie, Here
Comes the Boom. And what
she has attained could not
be downplayed even by the
controversy surrounding
her sexuality.
From Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres, David Foster, Celine
Dion to no less than Michael
Jackson himself -- each at
one point was touched by
the Charice phenomenon.
And having seen a hundred
talented Charices in the
Philippines ploughing their
way to stardom through
countless singing contests,
I felt that seeing Charice
perform live would clue
me in to that special something that made Hollywood
people literally stop and
pay attention to this young
girl from Laguna whose life
magically turned around
when discovered through
YouTube in 2007.
Credits to RDV Sports
Entertainment and sponsors for bringing Charice
to Australia because this
intention in itself translates
to quality entertainment.
The organisers even made
sure that the show at Ardeer Park on 5 April 2014
was packaged accordingly
-- from the host to the front
acts. There was a good mix
of pre-show entertainment
from talents in the community particularly from Our
Tribe and Vee n Josh.
Charice might be young
and unknown to the majority of Filipino audiences
here but this did not stop
her from delivering a night
of good music. Comfortable
in her newfound image, she
displayed the same singing
prowess that wowed millions of people worldwide.
She even made sure to spice
it up with the Hollywood
flavour that now distinguishes her performances
and evident in the transitions and gimmickry.
Described by one organiser as just a kid backstage
pre-occupied with her game
console, Charice instantly
transforms into a different
persona once the spotlight
is on her. She not only skillfully sang but also danced
to a repertoire of hits and
was impressively accompanied by her pianist/deejay/
musical arranger, Troy and
local dance groups.
Just a few minutes into
the show, I understood why
Oprah, David Foster and
a host of other Hollywood
bigwigs were smitten by the
22-year-old. No singer in
Hollywood her age displays
such a mature and diverse
vocal range. She can take
on any song effortlessly
and make it her own – from
Queen’s Love of My Life,
Beyonce’s Crazy In Love to
Whitney Houston’s I Will
Always Love You. There
is no denying that Charice
was born to sing and she is
no ordinary singer.
As though her talent
wasn’t a treat enough, the
singer didn’t shy away from
opening up her heart to
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her fans. She proudly introduced her flame, Alyssa
Quijano and performed a
duet with her. After which,
she sang Doris Day’s When
I Fall In Love which essays
their love story. Sweet as it
appeared, I don’t think any
one from the audience came
to hear this latest development on Charice’s private
life or to be surprised by
her girlfriend’s presence.
People came to witness
the artist whose story is
an encouragement to all
aspiring singers. People
were there to celebrate this
artist who helped place our
country on the global scene
with her music.
Charice finished strong
that night with her most
successful single, Pyramid,
which she performed after
the audience unanimously
clamored for more. And
just like the song’s lines,
her fans hope that her talent
and the splash she made in
Hollywood make a strong
enough foundation to see
her through everything in
all the years to come. Rivals befo
re and now
lovers - Cha
rice and
Alyssa
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Photos by Tracer Gestano
Our Tribe
Casa de Baille fever continues
The April 26 event at
St Albans, the first Casa
de Baille in the West, featured dance instructional,
Zumba, raffle, floorshow
by Roberto, Marie and
friends. It was an all-night
dancing featuring Latin,
standard and current music. “Dancing is to enjoy,
have fun and unite the
community. Introducing
salsa and Latin fusion creates enthusiasm and interest. We are encouraged to
continue on!” says Roberto.
Everyone enjoyed the night
and looked forward to the
next event set titled “Gold
& Glitters” on 26 July at
Villa Adriana Dandenong
as well as to Casa de Baile’s
biggest event at Grand Star
Altona on 13 September.
25
BUSINESS
Business
Coach
BEN NOYNAY
Achieving superb
customer service
One of the most important
factors in attaining and keeping customer loyalty is to
respect the people aspect
of your business. Treating
customers as individuals
and not just as a representation of financial profits can
give you a big competitive
edge.
Good customer service is
a vital part of any business.
When it comes to achieving
great customer service ratings, it is important to keep
these simple tips in mind.
The Australian Council
for Multicultural Entrepreneurs (ACME) was off to
a good start for 2014. It’s
1st Quarter Business event
(QBE) was held on 27 March
2014 at a new venue, the
newly refurbished and under
new management L’Amour
Reception (formerly Eden
Reception) at 81-95 Henry
St., St Albans. This was made
possible through the assistance of Liz Honey, who is the
venue’s marketing and event
coordinator particularly for
the Filipino community. The
change of venue was made
in response to the clamour of
many members/entrepreneurs
based in the Western suburbs
and also in line with the
strategy of ACME’s Executive
Committee to have flexibility in holding the events in
suburban areas where there
is a high concentration of
businesses owned/operated
by entrepreneurs from culturally and linguistically diverse
(CALD) back ground.
The event was graced by
Philippine Honorary Consul
General for Victoria Virginia
Kalong who delivered the
keynote message. In the
opening part of her talk, she
reiterated the promotion of
trade, investment and tourism
in the Philippines, which was
the focus of a presentation by
the Philippine Ambassador
and Embassy officials during
a business networking event
in Melbourne last 18 March
2014.
Then, in a more relax and
casual manner, Ms Kalong
shared her thoughts on how
ACME can attract more
participation from FilipinoAustralian entrepreneurs.
There is a concern that the
group’s name does not bear
any reference to the Filipino
community, some Filipino
entrepreneurs may feel reluctant to participate. This was
later on addressed by ACME
chairperson Fred Jover who
explained that ACME’s goal,
as the name implies, is to
include all “multicultural”
businesses and entrepreneurs
and not just cater to one or a
few CALD communities. In
line with that, Congen Kalong
also suggested that resource
speakers from various sectors/
industries should be invited to
ACME events.
In the most anticipated
part of her talk, Ms Kalong
shared her knowledge and
philosophy as an entrepreneur
enriched by over 30 years of
experience in business. These
are the “gold nuggets” that she
shared with the audience.
1.Work with your team/staff.
2.Think beyond yourself.
3.Work with moral ethics and
embrace healthy competition.
4.The more you take, the
more you lose.
5.Earn the trust and respect
of your clients through
integrity and ethics.
6.Avoid pride and ego period.
If you compare yourself
with someone higher,
you become jealous and
envious; if you compare
yourself with those lower,
you become arrogant and
too proud.
7.Always be thankful and
humble.
8.Always come together to
build up, encourage and
support one another.
9.Don’t forget your community - Philippines and
Australia.
10.Have a Filipino-inspired
Happy employees make
happy customers.
Keep in mind that there is
no way to provide quality
customer service without
the qualified people providing it. Having contented
employees is a great way to
ensure good customer service. Pay your employees
fair wages. Give them good
benefits and train them
well. This will allow them
to exude confidence when
dealing with customers and
will naturally lead to better
customer service.
Be a good role model.
Always remember that
the way you treat your
employees will be reflective of how they treat
your customers. You are
their role model so always be the epitome of a
good server. Greet your
employees enthusiastically
every day and listen when
they speak. Rude customer
service is not merely a
reflection of the employees’
attitudes but more of their
employer.
Know your customers.
Let them get to know you.
Recognising your customers
and calling them by their
names are indications that
you really know them. They
will feel important by this
simple gesture. On the other
hand, by letting them know
who you are, they can also
feel comfortable that they
can reach you easily when
problems arise.
Be pleasant.
Give pleasant greetings
when your customers walk
in the door or contact you.
Greetings are important in
customer service and will
let the customers know that
they are respected, valued
and appreciated.
Provide proper training.
Give your employees
proper training on how
to handle customer complaints. Guidelines must
be set on what to do and
say in each conceivable
case. Frontliners play the
most important role in the
customer’s experience. Be
sure that your staff knows
what to say and do to create
a more positive and pleasant
customer experience.
Don’t forget to survey.
Devise a “What do you
think of our business” survey. Create a short and
simple questionnaire with
questions like we discussed
in the previous issue. For
example: find out what
your customers don’t like,
what should be changed
and what should be done to
provide better service. The
answers to these questions
will be very useful in creating your customer service
plan since your customers
will be the ones making
the suggestions. Make sure
you take note of all of the
important points and act
on them.
The questionnaire can
help you anticipate and
identify customer needs.
This may sound odd, but
customers don’t usually
buy products and services.
They buy good feelings and
solutions to their problems.
Most customers are emotional rather than logical.
It is important to anticipate
their needs by talking to
them regularly. This way,
you can be aware of their
problems and you can take
care of their upcoming
needs.
Customer service is an
important part of any business and it should be viewed
as a natural extension of the
business. Always remember
that the customer is the
most essential asset of your
business and without them,
your business will not exist.
Keep them happy and satisfied by providing superb
customer service and you
will reap the rewards.
For comments or feedback, email
bennoynay@rightcoachingsystems.
com.
ACME members urged to promote
trade, investment in the Philippines
organisation but welcome
other nationalities.
11.Whatever business you
are engaged in, have persistence and consistency.
12.Always consult and trust
God with your business
decisions, like everything
in your life.
Business operators and
entrepreneurs who attended/
participated were given the
opportunity to promote their
businesses and network with
one another. The next ACME
event will be on 26 of June
2014 and will be held in
the Southeast suburb. For
more details regarding ACME
events and membership, visit
www.acmei.org, email: [email protected] or
contact Fred Jover on 0403
944 479.
At right is Philippine Consul General Gigi Kalong sharing some business tips with
the audience. At left is ACME President, Fred Jover.
AMSSG dances for the aged
Fe Gillies
The Australian Multicultural Seniors Support Group Inc (AMSSG) has
been entertaining aged communities.
Once a month, a group of dancers go to
aged care centre to perform some cultural dance. The group is happy to see
happy smiling faces while we dance,
some even join us in the rhythm of the
music being played.This is just one of
the objective of the group to reach out
especially the aged. Last month, we
even celebrated with them Easter by
distributing some chocolates.
Another aged care facility wants the
group to entertain them on the 26th of
May which the group heartily obliged.
Flowers of May SANTACRUZAN is
another big project of the group come
18th of May, during which 16 Sagalas
will be in the procession before the
Mass.
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The Inner
Game
THAD MANGALINO
Winning every day
As you may already know,
we only get one chance at
this thing called life. Many
continue to live in the past;
some reminisce about the
good old days. Deep inside,
we know that specific moment in time has come and
gone and we cannot get that
back. Focusing on the past is
like driving your car down
the freeway with your gaze
focused on the rear-view
mirror; this is dangerous
and life threatening.
History is a great teacher,
only if we absorb the lessons
and vow to never repeat the
same mistakes. The late Jim
Rohn was once asked what
is the definition of failure?
Mr. Rohn replied, “Failure
is not a single, cataclysmic
event. You don’t fail overnight. Instead, failure is a
few errors in judgement,
repeated every day.” This
also applies to the pursuit
of success.
The question is what are
Westpac allocates $100M
for scholarship
you doing now to have a
better tomorrow? Many of
us are just floating around
like a piece of debris in the
middle of the ocean, with
no direction and hoping that
a big wave can propel and
send us to an ideal destination. In my own observation
and experience, after years
of studying many successful
people, I have discovered
that successful people not
only know where they are
headed; they also have a
road map on how to get
there. They take into account possible roadblocks
and detours that can take
them off course.
My intention with this
article is to get you thinking
d
n
a
Glit
Gail and school kids
Julie Bishop
As part of its approaching
200th anniversary in 2017,
Westpac announced the
launch of the single largest
private education scholarship program in Australia’s
history, the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation. The
charitable Foundation will
have an exclusive focus on
the education and advancement of Australians. A
one-off contribution of $100
million will fund around
100 scholarships and awards
every year in perpetuity to
Australians from all walks of
life who have the potential to
shape Australia’s future.
The Westpac Bicentennial
Foundation was launched by
the Westpac Group Chairman, Mr Lindsay Maxsted,
Chief Executive Officer, Mrs
Gail Kelly, and the Minister
for Foreign Affairs, the Hon.
Julie Bishop MP.
Mr Maxsted said: “As we
head towards the celebration
of our 200 th anniversary,
we wanted to create a sub-
stantial, enduring initiative
that would reflect Westpac’s
commitment to Australia
and its continued prosperity.
The Westpac Bicentennial
Foundation is designed to
support Australians who are
shaping a better Australia,
while also supporting and
nurturing tomorrow’s leaders, and we are proud to be
able to provide around 100
scholarships and awards
each year.”
Mrs Kelly emphasised
the link between the new
Foundation and Westpac’s
long history of supporting
communities: “We strongly
believe that as a vital part of
the Australian community,
Westpac has a responsibility
to play a role in ensuring
we capitalise on every opportunity to help nurture
future leaders.
“The Westpac Bicentennial Foundation builds on
our already strong commitment to contributing to our
communities. In 2013, our
community contributions
totalled $131 million. This is
in addition to The Family of
Giving, which encompasses
our four existing charitable
funds of Westpac Foundation, St George Foundation,
Bank of Melbourne Neighbourhood Fund and BankSA
& Staff Charitable Fund,
which last year distributed
more than $4.1 million in
grants to support charities
and social enterprises. The
new Foundation announcement further builds on our
community outreach and
support, and will help build
Australia’s future leadership
capabilities.
“The new Foundation will
ensure we continue to play
our part in shaping Australia’s future and economic
prosperity,” she said.
Elsa Collado, the Filipino
Community leader representative who attended the
exciting announcement said
“It was a great privilege to be
a part the wonderful launch
event. The new Foundation is
a very generous and exciting
program that will benefit
many outstanding students.
It is a great initiative taken
by Westpac to invest in Australia’s future through this
program.”
The programs will be
developed progressively
and are expected to be fully
operational by 2017. The
one-off $100 million contribution will be reflected in
Westpac’s Second Half 2014
statutory results.
More details can be found
at www.westpac.com.au.
and get you back on course.
I want to get your mind
back to December 31 st of
2013 when you decided that
in 2014 you would make
changes and accomplish a
few things and make the
most of the year. Many of
you may have a clear plan
on achieving these objectives, and some may not.
Remember that life is not
a dress rehearsal. This is it!
There is no second take. You
only get one chance. Your
life is not a Judd Apatow
movie that you can just
improvise and try to wing. I
have a challenge for you, in
the next 30 days, I want you
to write your goal/intention
on a 3”x5” card every day.
Start as soon as you wake
up, as you go through the
day I want you to re-read
and focus on what you
wrote and keep the card in
your pocket. Before retiring
for bed, I want you to read
the card again and visualise
you achieving what you
wrote down. If you missed
a day, start again until you
complete the 30 days. This
will help you to be efficient
in the present, utilising
the lessons from the past
and focused on the future
by creating success habits
daily.
Until next time, stay focused!
For comments or feedback, email
[email protected].
GlAM
anca Cruz
Jeremy Cruz, Bi
ngs.
nts
Birthday sibli ed their birthdays with pare
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and Antonila ce l Cruz and family and friend
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Learning new skills, gaining new friends
Yvonne Williams, instructor of The Malka Group
(TMG), recalls she had difficulty deciding whether
to combine in one class or
break into two classes the
nearly 30 students so she
could manage the class
well. In the end, she opted
to have one class for the
course, Certificate III in
English as a Second Language with Computer. Looking back, she said she had
fun teaching 24 students,
mostly Filipinos, “It was
the best decision I’ve ever
made. They are wonderful.
I have learned a lot about
Filipino culture including
food. They don’t go to class
unprepared. They bring everything,” recalls Yvonne.
“Everything” here means
the whole package of having
Filipinos in her class and
the fun way they interacted
and learned. They come
to class well prepared as
shown by the thick folder
of lessons they carried. The
eagerness to learn is also
coupled with their cheerful
attitude-always cracking
jokes and sharing stories.
Even the graduation ceremony held last 11 April
2014 at St James Hall Sebastopol in Ballarat showed the
unique traits of Filipinos:
hospitable, kind, generous, patient and grateful.
The night was a typical
graduation ceremony of
Filipinos: the elaborate design on stage, the handing
over of gifts and flowers to
their trainor, the graduates
providing entertainment,
the yummy hot Filipino
dishes of pansit, adobo
and menudo and even the
obvious closeness and joy
of the graduates. “We really
learned a lot and enjoyed
the course,” said Urbana
Duffin in her impression
speech. She thanked their
trainor, Yvonne for being
patient and kind to them.
In her speech, Shirley
Hart, President of the Filipino-Australian Association
of Ballarat Inc (FAABI),
congratulated the first batch
of FAABI graduates noting
that completing a course is
an amazing journey as they
face new challenges. “We
can do so to equip ourselves
with skills and knowledge
to achieve our dreams and
take opportunities when
we are able to do so,” she
said. The project was a
partnership between the
FAABI and the Filipino
Community Council of Vic-
toria (FCCVI).
FCCVI Chairperson Perla
Luetic expressed gratitude
to the course provider, The
Malka Group (TMG) for
providing free courses to
Filipinos. “There are lots
of providers approaching
us but I believe that TMG’s
mission and vision is useful
to our Filipino community,”
she said.
Giving new opportunities
The Malka Group offers
65 in business, community
services, health services,
information technology,
English, financial services,
hairdressing, retail services,
hospitality, training and
assessment, foundation
skills, first aid and children
services. These courses are
free of charge to Australian
permanent residents and
citizens.
“The Filipino community
is exceptionally lucky that
its members look after the
community and you should
be proud,” Malka Lawrence,
TMG Chief Executive Officer, told the graduates.
In an interview with The
Philippine Times, Lawrence
said that the Australian government is offering these
free courses to give oppor-
tunities to people to learn
and improve their prospect
for growth. “No matter what
age or line of interest, these
free courses will give them
more opportunities,” she
said, commending a 91-year
old Filipina who recently
completed the course in
English and computer. She
said TMG welcomes groups
of Filipinos to discuss their
needs and they will design
a course and they can send
a trainor to an area convenient for a group.
There are two Filipino
course coordinators who
are available to answer
questions, Janet on mobile
043-013-7122 or John, mobile 042-368-4184.
To answer to the needs
of the Filipino community,
TMG is also looking for
trainors.
Visit their website at:
http://www.tmg.edu.au/.
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Masagana
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Phone (03) 9762 2123
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Mobile 0430 207899
International Money Transfer Agent.
Business hours: Mon.-Sat.:
10:30am-6:30pm; Sunday:
11am-5pm
Groceries and
Take-away Foods
ASIAN-OZ
GROCERIES
Phone (03) 5831 6586 Melly’s Asian
Fax
(03) 5821 1004 Groceries
Mobile 0439 632 949 Contact: Melly
Money Remittance, Sea cargo Services, Filipino Movies VHS/VCD Hire, VCD
Karaoke Hire/Sales, Phonecards.
0433 917 511 Consulate (NSW)
Phone (03) 8390 4212 Level 1, Philippine Center,
0405 101 320
Amador Binuya –
85 – 87 Oakwood Road,
Albanvale, VIC 3021
(near Brimbank Central Shopping
Centre)
Fish & Chips, take-away food, Filipino
and Asian Grocery, Phone recharge,
phonecards.
Phone (03) 9356 4522
AH (03) 9367 7818
Filipino delicacies, door-to-door sea/
air cargo, money remittance (higher
rates), video rental (Tagalog movies)
Lechon
miguel’s
asian food &
groceries
AMALIA’S LECHON
Phone (03)9318 8247 CEBU P/L
Contact: Dominic
Mobile 0434 116 615
INDAY FILIPINO
ASIAN STORE
Contact: Stella Plotek
Shop 121, Footscray
Market, Hopkins Street
Footscray, VIC
Phone (03) 9689 0188
The BIGGEST Filipino Discount Store
in the Western Suburbs since 1977.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
Shop 23, 63-67 Little
Saigon Market Nicholson
Street, Footscray, VIC
3011
We sell a wide variety of Pilipino and
other Asian foods.
Everyone is welcome. Friendly service.
MONEY REMITTANCE AND BALIKBAYAN BOXES
Trading Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am to 6pm;
Sat-Sun: 10am to 6pm
SPECIALISING IN FILIPINO
AUTHENTIC SPIT ROAST PIG
Contact: Alex and Amie
Factory 35, 12-20 James
Court, Tottenham, VIC
3012 (Mel Ref. 41A4)
The Original and the One and only
LECHON CEBU in MELBOURNE
Proven Delicious….Once tasted,
always wanted!
Ito lang ang tunay na malasa at totoong
LECHON CEBU….PIT SENYOR!
BRIMBANK
Contact: Josie Sotelo
COMMUNITY
NIPAHUT CORNER
Shop 3, 167/179 Shaws
Contact: JEN OR RAHUL
MARKET
Road
Werribee, VIC 3030
440 Sydney Road
LOCKSMITHS AND
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Phone (03) 9974 2795
SECURITY DOORS
Phone
(03)
9381
0433
Mobile 0430 387 989
MANILA IN
FOOTSCRAY
Contact: Vivian
Shop 14, 119 Hopkins St,
Footscray, VIC 3011
(Leeds St entrance)
Mobile 0433 666 306
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
Selling Filipino and Asian Products.
Door to Door Cargo and Money Remittance. FREE PARKING AT THE BACK.
We also sell traditional bags, wallets
and clothing.
PINOY TAYO ASIAN
GROCERIES
Contact: Grace
Shop 6, Craigieburn Plaza
and Shop C0012,
Craigieburn Central,
Craigieburn Road,
VIC 3064
614 Ballarat Road, Ardeer
VIC 3022
Contact Tom or Gil
Mobile
Asian products / cheaper prices /
quality service.
All Locks Opened / Installed / Repaired
/ Rekey & Master Key System / Supply
& Installation of Security Doors
Money Remittance
&/or Freight
Services
LBC Money
remittance
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall,
VIC 3023
ManileÑa Filipino
Asian Grocery
QUIAPO AUSTRALASIA
Contact: Shirley Rivera
PTY LTD
391 Chandler Road,
Keysborough, Vic 3173
168 Churchill Avenue,
Braybrook, Vic 3019
Contact: Lita / Bong
Phone (03) 9798 5389
Mobile 0419 674 339 Phone (03) 9311 0992
(03) 9311 4876
Door-to-door cargo/money remittance/ Fax
phonecards/bags/shoes/clothes/wide
range of Asian products.
Wholesaler / Retailer / Importer of
Philippine Food Products / Money
PHILIPPINE
FCCM Photography Services include
events (weddings,
bir thdays,
anPlease contact
:
niversaries, group party, hen’s night,
Hector
Calaraand
- 0450523554
dinner
and dance,
portrait studio/
outdoor (glamour, fantasy, model
Isabel Antonio - 0423800888
portfolio).
Radio Stations
3zzz 92.3 fm
Melbourne, VIC
Contact: Chito Javier
Phone (03) 9415 1923
(03) 9415 1926
Wednesdays 3.00 PM to 4.00PM,
Fridays 7.00 AM to 8.00 AM, Sundays
11.00 PM to 12.00 Midnight
Fax
(02) 9262 7355 Geelong, VIC
Mobile 0415 426 400 Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Email: contact@philippineconsulate.
Contact: Maria Selga,
Program Convenor
Real Estate
Hotline 1800 522 0000
Phone (03) 8348 5766
Mobile 0414 748 427
Web: www.lbcexpress.com
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AUSTRALIAN
VISAYAN
ASSOCIATION OF
VICTORIA INC
REMAX PROPERTY
SPECIALISTS
Contact: Ben Respicio
Director/CEA REIV
Mobile
Schools - Language
&/or Special Courses
PHILIPPINE
LANGUAGE
INSTITUTE
FILCOM
PUBLISHING P/L
Contact: George
Mobile
Restaurants,
Take-away Shops
and Grocery Stores
Claire’s Food
House
Contact: Claire or Mary
Shop 5/550 Mahoneys Rd,
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
0411 566 885 Phone (03) 9359 0802
Mobile 0409 092 556
Website: ggoryopictures.com
Specialising in digital photography,
design of business forms, logos,
booklets, souvenir programmes,
magazines, flyers, etc.
Roy Carbungco, President
Services offered: take-away Filipino
cuisine, Filipino groceries, money
remittance, door-to-door boxes,
calling cards.
Contact: Melvin Espiga –
President
C/- 10 Clues Crt., Sunshine
West, Vic 3020
0411 145 776 Contact: Rowella Dango –
0418 543 737
Michael Wright, Secretary,
Calendar of Events and Disaster
Preparedness
Annual Fundraising Event, Month
of April
AUSTRALIAN
FRIENDSHIP
ASSOCIATION
OF GEELONG
INCORPORATED
Contact: Barry Buckle,
President
D.W. Hope Centre, The
Boulevard, Norlane,
VIC 3214
PHILIPPINE
SCHOOL OF
VICTORIA, INC.
Phone (03) 5257 1921
“We welcome everyone to join our
organisation.”
Contact: Perla Luetic
C/- 42 Eleanor Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
filipino
australian
foundation of
Ph/Fax (03) 9317 9156
qld
Mobile
KALIWAT
BOL-ANON SA
AUSTRALIA INC.
(KABAI)
Footscray VIC 3011
Phone: (03) 8353 8980
LANGUAGE
Mobile: 0419 330 801
Web: www.rh.com.au/pointcook
I specialize in buying, selling & renting
properties in the Southwest Region
and Metropolitan Melbourne.
Ilonggo
Association of
Victoria Inc.
Gawad Kalinga.
Ph (6:00pm)
(03) 9687 9626
Mobile 0413 383 648
0466 422 047 FILIPINO
Filipino & Visayan Languages, Affordable fees. SUNDAY CLASSES.
Contact: Sonny Castillo
Point Cook Town Centre,
C5, L1/ #2 Main Street,
Point Cook , VIC 3030
“As the umbrella body, we look after
the welfare of the Fil-Aussie communities in Victoria.”
President
Laura Abejaron –
Secretary
Chona Lim - PRO
Phone
Rowella
9559 3674
Laura
9798 0730
Lim
0431 379 743
Phone (02) 9283 0711 RAINE & HORNE
Fax (02) 9283 0755 Point Cook
Photographers,
Printers &
Graphic Designers
Contact: Terry Apines
Emergency
Relief Fund for
0401 027 683 Philippines
Avenue, Sydney, NSW
2000
Everyone is welcome to join our
organisation.
0412 335 077 1/28 Pickett Street
Phil Dept of
tourism
Phone (02) 9283 7300
Fax (02) 9283 8011
Phone (03) 9796 3872
Contact: Narcisa Mcleavy
Shop 251, Footscray
Market, Vic 3011
Specialising in Filipino Dishes – puto,
dinuguan, lumpia, turon, palabok,
kare-kare at iba pa.
Phone (07) 3252 8215
Fax
(07) 3252 8240
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
13 Schuler Court, Narre
Warren, VIC 3805
Contact: Dr. Edgar Lagrito,
President
Website: fccvi.org.au
Phone (03)8361 8606
Phone (03) 9364 1174 18 Claude Avenue,
Mobile 0416 027 922
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
Our next project is to build a multiMobile 0439 303 754
Mobile 0413 844 146 purpose hall in Bacolod through
0488 198 900 We raise funds to support our projects
Mobile
126 Wickham St, Fortitude
Valley, QLD 4006
Filipino
Community
council of
Victoria inc.
(fccvi)
Phone (03) 9687 9011
Fax (03) 9687 9120
LUTONG PINOY
Wednesdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm
Phone (07) 3808 7804
Contact: Perla Luetic
93 Cowper Street,
Footscray, VIC 3011
Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm
Web: www.wr.com.au/bjs/wow.htm
Melbourne, 855 Khz AM
Phone (03) 9863 7885 Phone 0408 766 890
Fax (03) 9863 7884 Fax (03) 9663 2874
PHILIPPINE TRADE
AND INVESTMENT
CENTER
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.
WOWFM - Sydney
Phone (03) 5221 7144
Contact: Orly Vargas
GPO Box 2745, Brisbane,
QLD 4001
0427 819 161
0424 361 948
in Capiz.
RADYO KABAYAN
Web: www.tourism.gov.ph
Jerry Lydia Catering/Take-away food/Door-to-door
Cargo & Money Remittance/Phone
Cards Available.
LASANG PINOY
THE FILIPINO
CUISINE
FILIPIno
community
coordinating
council of qld
Phone
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
Philippine
consulate (VIC)
Phone (03) 6230 4000
Fax (03) 6231 1986
Phone (03) 8390 1346
(03) 8358 5600
(03) 9731 7140
Mobile 0425 842 883
Contact: Jerry or Lydia
86 Vary Street, Morwell,
VIC 3840
CIRCULO
CAPIZENO OF
MELBOURNE
Contact: Aspie Burns
Mr Paul J. Green, Honorary
Consul General
GPO Box 1231 M, Hobart,
TAS 7000
Contact: Jocelyn / Ding
Shop 21-23/100 Furlong
Road, Cairnlea Shopping
Centre, Cairnlea, Vic 3023
Shop 5/49 Synnot Street,
Werribee, VIC 3030
ASSOCIATION
OF FILIPINOS &
AUSTRALIANS IN
GIPPSLAND
Contact: JOSEPHINE or
RAUL
Shop 12, Elaine Street
Victoria Square, St.
Albans, VIC 3021
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.com.au
Philippine
Consulate (Tas.)
Shop 5/49 Synnot Street
Werribee Vic 3030
Ph: (03) 9371 7140
Mondays 11.00 AM to 12.00PM
Geelong radio
94.7fm - filipino
Phone (02) 9262 7377 program
Web: www.philconsulate.com.au
Mondays and Fridays. 10:00am
to 4:00pm. Thursdays by appointment only.
RESTAURANT AND
ASIAN GROCERY
Melbourne, 3SER 97.7 FM
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Ms Virginia Kalong
Suite 1205, St Kilda
Towers, 1 Queens Road,
Melbourne, VIC
Cairnlea Town Centre, Shop 21-23
100 Furlong Rd, Cairnlea Vic 3023
Restaurant: (03) 8390 1346
Groceries: (03) 8358 5600
CPCA radio
program
0413 481 442 Level 1, Philippine Center,
27-33 Wentworth
0433 758 000
Phone (03) 9689 7237
Fax
(03) 9689 3800 Phone (03) 8339 7439
Mobile 0413 996 887
Mobile 0423 224 224 Open 7 days / wide variety of FilWelars Express Money Remittance /
Door-to-door Cargo / Prepaid Phonecards / DVD Movies for sale.
Phone (02) 6273 2535
Fax (02) 6273 3984
Phone (03) 9314 0858 Philippine
Mobile 0434 143 129 consulate (QLD)
0401 209 540 Mr. Alan Grummitt
Locksmiths
KABSAT VARIETY
STORE
Email: kabsatvarietystore@gmail.
com
Filipino/Asian Products/Whitening
products (glutathione)
Foodwarmers/Gel, Balikbayan Boxes/
Money Remittance
Phonecards/Proper ty agent (Phil)/
European cookware/Health-Beauty
Products
H.E. Belen Anota,
Ambassador
P.O. Box 3297, Manuka
Canberra, ACT 2603
Shop 43, Hampton Park
Shopping Square,
Somerville Road,
Hampton Park, VIC 3976
FILOZZIES GROCER Ph/Fax (03) 9799 2565
Contact: Mabelle
Shop 8, 323 Main Road
East, St. Albans,
VIC 3021 (behind
Safeway)
Philippine Gov’t
Offices
HAPPY HUT PTY
LTD
Contact: Ligaya Binuya –
Contact:
Hector Calara - 0450 523 554
Portrait Studio / Outdoor (Glamour, Fantasy,
Isabel
Antonio - 0423 800 888
Model
Portfolio)
To Dine In / Hold Function: Booking is Essential
For our Catering Services please call Jocelyn
We Cater for all Occasions
KABAYAN FILIPINO
- Wedding, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Group
1300 795 798  Events
Party, Hen's night, Dinner and Dance

Web: www.philexpress.com.au
PERA PADALA. SEND YOUR MONEY
FAST AND SECURE.
Your most reliable way to send money
to the Philippines.
Credit to account. Cash door to door.
Cash pick up.
PHILIPPINE
EMBASSY
Contact: Jovita Stevens
35 Michel Street,
Shepparton, Vic 3630
Door-to-door Money Remittance – Sea
Cargo / Phone Cards / Cosmetics /
Aloe Vera Products
Social Organisations
TAKE-AWAY - ASIAN GROCERIES - CATERING
ASIAN-FILIPINO GROCERY
Call Chona
Angel
sa
Ph: 03 9746 9193
MobQuiapo
044 978 1139
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Remittance / Door-to-Door Cargo
/ Selling Orocon plastic containers
/ Others
Angel sa
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0413 623 991 Contact: Mauro Somodio
Web: www.philippinelanguage.webs.
com
VCE Provider, Filipino LOTE, Units
1, 2, 3 & 4
PO Box 2424, Chirmside,
QLD 4032
Phone (07) 3216 9808
“We welcome everyone to join our
group especially those of Boholano
descent.
PampangueÑo
Club of
Melbourne
Victoria
Contact: Bernadette Miranda,
President-0424 050 134
Sonia Santos, Treasurer
- 0421 303 264
11 Hunter Ave,
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.
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CLASSIFIEDS
PANGASINENSES
DOWN UNDER
MELBOURNE
AUSTRALIA
(PDUMA) Responding to the growing needs of
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Operation in
Southern Philippines.
Trade Services –
House
Maintenance
Contact person: Roger
Noveloso Address: 36 Pitfield
Crescent, Rowville,
VIC 3178
HANDY EDI
Contact: EDISON LINTAG
Phone 03 9764 2072 Mobile 0402 283 188 8 Catherine Place
Pakenham, VIC
Organisation for Pangasinan-born
residents of Victoria and their friends
and supporters.
Mobile: 0415 835 863
Can take jobs on your renovation
needs – tiling, painting, installation of
vanities, decking, flooring
Travel Agents &/or
Travel Tours
PHIL-AUS
BALLROOM DANCE
CLUB OF VICTORIA, A philippine
INC.
tours
Contacts: Chris Centeno
0413 455 918
Fred & Mila Osorio
0431 535 700
Remy & Yolly Racquel
0404 071 116
Address: 23 Mourell
Street, West Sunshine,
VIC 3020
Extending help to our unfortunate kids
in the Philippines.
Philippine Fiesta
of Victoria Inc.
Contact: Ross Manuel,
Chairman
PO Box 2120, Deer Park
North, VIC 3023
0433 404 987
Web: www.philfiesta.com
Philippine Fiesta holds yearly event
in November. “Makipag-akbayan po
tayo para sa kaunlaran.”
ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION SERVICES
Are you looking for
work experience in
accounting?
SAP - MYOB - QB HandyTax - Excel
The jobs covered in work experience training
• Accountant
• Assistant Accountant
• Accounts Payable Officer
• Accounts Receivable Officer
• Payroll Officer
• Admin Accounts Officer
We offer the following services to clients
• Accounting Reporting & Lodgement
• Bookkeeping
• BAS/GST Lodgement
• Payroll
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
Contact - Reg 0425 790 550
[email protected]
Contact: Aleli, Jennifer,
Chris, Ester, Grace, or
Geraldine
225 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West, VIC 3055
Phone (03) 9384 1844
Chris 0413 455 918
Ester
0431 821 885
Geraldine 0412 663 699
Jennifer 0422 404 271
Joy 0430 395 157
Website: philippinetours.com.au
Over 30 years of service to the FilipinoAustralian community. Maaasahan at
mapagkakatiwalaan.
Mobile
Deer Park
Travel
Deer Park travel
“Travel expert”
Contact: Michael
Venezuela CPA
PO Box 2949, Rowvillle
Victoria 3178
Phone 03 9759 5075
Mobile 0412 329 378
Registered tax agent. Approved SMSF Auditor.
Qualified Accountant – CPA Australia
UP Diliman – BS Business Administration
& Accountancy
All accounting and taxation services.
WE COME TO YOU. By appointment
Tax returns, Tax planning, management consulting,
audit and assurance, and related business needs. Your
partner in Wealth Creation and Asset Protection.
For personal and complete business services, please contact:
Loreto Resubal - 0425 751 281
Email: [email protected] Website: www.jrj.com.au
MINASupporting
PRECILLAyour local Rotary Community and Sports Clubs.
Mob: 0415 661 665
DRIVING SCHOOL
BAKERIES
PAPA BEAR BAKEHOUSE
PHONE: (03) 9311 2909 MOBILE: 0421 820 800
EMAIL: [email protected].
OPEN:
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY: 9:00 AM TO 5:30 PM
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
SUNDAY: 10 AM to 3:00 PM
Eastern Melbourne
Driving School
Your local driving school at
south-eastern suburbs
l Accredited driving instructor
l Beginner, overseas licence,
change-over
l Free assessment. Sa mga nais
mag-convert ng kanilang
overseas licence
Tawag lang po!
l
How would you like to have the right home
loan and the choice of lenders?
Feel free to contact me.
Email: choysymes.shareme@
y7mail.com
Club annual project “Operation
Smile”
Phone 03 9363 0288
Fax
03 9363 0488
License 32932
Contact: Josie, Rita, John,
Carmi
Shop 2A, 100 Furlong Rd
Cairnlea Town Centre
Cairnlea, VIC 3023
Address: 41 Walker St. Dandenong VIC
3175; Phone: (03) 9793 9182; Fax: (03)
9793 9181; Emal: [email protected]
Website: www.taap.com.au
Mohammed Taiyab
Principal/Accountant/Tax Agent/J.P.
ABN 49 100 180 747
MORTGAGE BROKERS
WESTERN TRAVEL
Deer Park
Train your staff to use:
•Quickbooks • MYOB • Xero
Chartered Accountant Registered Tax Agent
SHARE-ME-A
DREAM
BISAYAN
COMMUNITY CLUB
OF VICTORIA INC.
Contact: Choy Symes
(President) or Terry
Kane (Vice President)
C/- 9 Englewood Court
Hillside, Vic 3037
Mobile
Choy 0422 807 339
Terry 0409 675 246
Services:
• Preparation of financial statements
• Designing financial accounting
systems
• Assisting in management accounting
• Taxation planning and tax returns
• BAS and IAS preparation and
submission
• Establish and maintain business
structures e.g. companies, trusts,
partnerships, individuals
• Establish, maintain and audit selfmanaged super funds
JRJ Corporate Advisory
Services Pty Ltd
Contact: Mina Precilla
DEER PARK TRAVEL
(FILIPINO BAKERY)
85
– 87
OakwoodDrive,
Road,
15/44
Eucalyptus
Maidstone 3012
FILIPINO
BREAD, CAKES AND PASTRIES
Albanvale VIC 3021
03 9317 3632
T: +61BRIMBANK
NEAR
CENTRAL
11 MARKET PLACE, BRAYBROOK VIC 3019
E: [email protected]
SHOPPING CENTRE
(NEAR CORNER OF DUKE STREET AND BALLARAT ROAD)
Phone (03) 8372 5722
Mobile 0415 461 665
Mike-Your
Mobile
Tax Agent
Yolanda Larion
Mortgage Broker
CRN 445390
T
M
03 9764 0668
0431 140 325
Postal Address
PO Box 2203 ROWVILLE VIC 3178
E
E M
JAG Driving School
Also Cleaning Contractor:
Currently
l Local council offices
l Rental properties – moving
in/out cleaning
l Garden and lawn maintenance
"Your journey to safe
driving begins with us."
Contact: Ben Bolano
Mobile: 0408 543 554
Phone: (03) 9795 1834
Post an
event.
Visit
www.
philtimes.
com.au
Contact: Joe
Misolas
Mobile: 0409-590-850
COMPUTER REPAIRS
y o l a n d a @ t r u e v i n e m o r t g a g e s o l u t i o n s. c o m. a u
Web: www.westerntravel.com.au
ACCOMMODATION
ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS
Room for rent
At Camden Green
Cranbourne North,
close to shops and public transport.
Available for long or
short term.
Bills included
For more details,
please call 0411 381 920.
EMPLOYMENT
ARCHITECTS
Fantastic Business Opportunity
Asian/Filipino Groceries – For Sale
No direct competition
Easy to manage, easy parking,
excellent customer base – Dandenong area
Call Now: 0414 623 465
Price neg: “walk-in, walk-out”
wanted
experienced filipino
hairdresser at GOLDEN
COMB HAIR DESIGN
Unit 2 Byron St., Footscray 3011
Look for: Kim: (03)9689-9770,
0478-510-840, 0468 567 885
Tet: 0424-820-620
CLASSIFIEDS
DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE
• BALIKBAYAN BOX
• MONEY REMITTANCE
• PADALA REGALO
FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
OUR END-TO-END PERSONALISED SERVICE!
WE HANDLE AND DELIVER YOUR BALIKBAYAN BOXES IN THE
PHILIPPINES BY AUSTRALASIA CARGO EXPRESS ALSO
OWNED AND MANAGED BY FIVE STAR EXPRESS
FORWARDER • TRUCKING • WAREHOUSING
OUR PRICES:
CENTRAL METRO MANILA ...........................................$85
LUZON ............................................................FROM $90
VISAYAS (CITY LIMITS ONLY) ..........................................$125
MINDANAO (CITY LIMITS ONLY) ...................................$130
For island and remote areas, pagusapan po natin.
EMPLOYMENT
MEDICAL/DENTAL SERVICES
LABOURER REQUIRED AT
CAMPERDOWN.
MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK
ENGLISH AND PREPARED
TO WORK COMPETENTLY
PLEASE CONTACT
NINO 0411 622 226 OR
MELINA 0407949659
1 RAVEN MEDICAL CLINIC
EMPLOYMENT
GROCERY
STORES
1 Raven Crescent, Narre Warren, Victoria
Services:
4 Medical Clinic
4 Denture/Dental
Clinic
4 Anti-Aging Clinic
MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
Dr Lorinda De Leon, MD
FRACGP,AMC,FARGP
Also sells frozen
products, fresh fruits
and vegetables
SPECIAL OFFER!!
We accept any appliances, electronic
equipment and any home furnishings
(new or old) for shipment to the
Philippines. Call us. Pagusapan po natin.
Phone: (03) 9543 5507 • Mobiles: 0400 331 152 or 0413 462 389
Email: ﬁ[email protected] • Website: www.5starexpress.wix.com/montage
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CONSTRUCTION (PHILIPPINES)
Dental Prosthetist, ADPA member
Deal direct for your new denture needs and
available to be worn in less than a week.
Same day service for repair and reline.
Shop 10
Lalor Plaza Shopping Centre
22 McKimmies Rd, Lalor 3075
Contact:
Roy & Imee Pabustan
Phone/Fax: (03) 9464 7474
Mobile: 0402 011 402
Visit us on
Facebook
DENTAL PRACTITIONER
Mr Wilfredo Reyes
Tel. (03) 8759 3761 Mobile: 0412 947 276
MIGRATION SERVICES
DENTISTS
Engr. Boyet Garcia
MM-AIM
President/CEO
Call to ﬁn d ou t mo re
A.B.Garcia Construction, Inc.
Taguig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
Contact: (+63 2) 519 2409
Mobile: (+63) 917 832 0456
Website:
http://abgarcia.com.ph/
Dr. Derman Malapitan
BDSc (Phil.), ADC (Aus.)
Dentist
Phone: 03 8390 0959 Fax: 03 8390 0949
KOREAN HAIR & BEAUTY
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The Philippine Times May 2014 edition

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