The Philippine Times November 2012 edition
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The Philippine Times November 2012 edition
nd ry 2 2 rsa ve n i n An ditio E The Philippine Times YEAR 22 NOVEMBER 2012 www.philtimes.com.au AUSTRALIA-WIDE AUSTRALIA-WIDEAdvertise Annual Subscription - $30.25 - email: [email protected] JOEY S. SANTOS & associates Joey S. Santos ACCOUNTANT, TAX AGENT, BUSINESS ADVISOR 63B Springs Road, Clayton South, VIC 3169 Australia TEL: 03 9558 6803 - 04 FAX: 03 9540 0691 Mailto: [email protected] jss-associates.com.au Accounting & Taxation Bookkeeping BAS Lodgements SMSF Set up & Audits Business Advice Company Set up We would like to serve you better Magical moment with Jose Mari Chan Yes, a bit of a commotion ensued when everyone wanted to be in the first row to see their idol. Annoying to some but headache to Liz Honey as she wanted to please everyone. But the few minutes of discomfort was completely gone when Jose Mari Chan started singing and talking. He has this unique way of transporting his audience to his own magical world of love, hope and everything nice. Light moments of love songs and funny anecdotes are simply unforgettable. He did not disappoint his Melbourne fans as he enters into their hearts through his songs and gentle words. Whatever he sings, his audience feels. Read more on page 21. (Photo by George Gregorio | www. gGoryoPictures.com) Melbourne delegates join Pnoy in Sydney Darwin Manubag Eleven (11) Melbourne delegates attended the visit of President Benigno Aquino on 25 October 2012 in Sydney. The Melbourne delegation attended the Dinner with the President organised by the Asia Australia Society and the Australia Philippine Business Council which was held at the Shangri-La Hotel Ball Room, The Rocks, Sydney. The delegates include Mila Cichello, Peter Cichello, Alex Sy, Roy Carbungco, Darwin Manubag, Florence Estepa, Albert Sy, Remy Vejano, Dr. Ali Khan, Kim Cabral, and,Raine Cabral of the Office of the Philippine Consulate in Melbourne. The formal dinner was attended by around 200 people comprising key members of the cabinet including Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. Del Rosario, Press Secretary Ricky Carandang, Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo, Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio L. Singson among others, the Philippine business delegation, Australian business sector, Filipino community leaders and the mediamen. Mr. The Melbourne delegation at the Rizal Monument, a 5-metre bronze statue by the famous Filipino sculptor Eduardo Castrillo in Sydney’s suburb Rosemeadow, Campbelltown. Continued on page 12 Congen Gigi Kalong JY ACCOUNTING SERVICES ACCOUNTANT/TAX AGENT • • • • • • • BASIC TAX RETURNS: $88 STUDENT TAX RETURNS: $78 Small Business: from $150 Partnerships, Trusts & Companies Rental Properties and Investments ABN/BAS/GST/IAS & PAYG Bookkeeping JOSIE YOUNG 0435 353 061 5 Hardy Drive,Trafalgar VIC 3824 15 Clover Close, Berwick VIC 3806 48 Wilson Road, Melton South, VIC 3338 (Angel sa Quiapo Asian Grocery) [email protected] Evening & Weekend Appointments Available AUSTRALIA’S LONGEST-SERVING FILIPINO NEWSPAPER TURNS 22. STILL NUMBER ONE. 2 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 “Three years of losing money in Fiesta, why won’t we lose this year?”- Velasco Yes, the 30th anniversary will push through as planned by the Philippine Fiesta Management Committee. The same venue at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and the same line up of events and activities. Even better as this year is the grandest so far being the Fiesta’s 30th celebration. “But the Fiesta Committee members are still silent on the real issues. They haven’t provided all the financial documents we have been asking. They make it appear that everything is ok now but it’s not,” Billy Velasco told The Philippine Times. Mr Velasco is one of the pioneers of PFVI and one of the active members of the Concerned Members of Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc. (CMPFV). “If Fiesta is losing money for the past three years, what then is the guarantee that it will not lose money this year?” asks Velasco. The recent three years of financial report released by the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc (PFVI) shows three years loss since they were disallowed to hold the annual Philippine Fiesta celebration at Laverton in 2009 by Hobsons Bay City Council (HBCC) due to numerous council regulation violations. The HBCC’s decision to disallow the annual Fiesta celebration in Laverton triggered the holding of our Fiesta from Laverton to Melbourne Showgrounds in Flemington. The Showgrounds venue is not only less suitable but also very expensive to rent (approximately $35,000 to $50,000 for 2 days). Velasco adds, “The high rental costs of running the Fiesta and the misfortunes of rain in 2009, 2010 and coincidence of the annual Fiesta and Manny Pacquiao’s Boxing match in 2011 contributed to the continuing losses of the Fiesta and its dwindling finances. Despite the mismanagement and losses what angered most of the lifetime members was when Fiesta Management secretly negotiated the (failed) sale of the PFVI’s Laverton property without consulting the general members. This forced us to form the CMPFV to abort the downward spiral of the association’s resources.” Enquiry on finances Recent developments in past few months saw two groups of members of Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc (PFVI) pursuing two separate issues which they feel are more important than the annual Fiesta celebration itself. One is the CMPFV making enquiries about the finances of the Philippine Fiesta since 2003 up to the present. Several requests made by CMPFV to the current PFVI Management were not satisfactorily met. The outstanding request by the group pertains to “access to and copies of all PFVI banking records and statement in the custody of ANZ Bank and all information relating these accounts.” The group wants copies of bank statements starting from January 2003 up to the discharge of the mortgage, securities, loans or overdrafts, and other financial records. Part of the request is to seek previous annual general and clarification about two Dis- special meetings. The group charges of Mortgage by ANZ wants a nullification of the of PFVI loan to purchase the 2012 PFVI Election of ofLaverton property dated 5 ficers stating, among others, June 2003 and 9 Jul 2010. “It the incomplete mail out of is widely known that no bank notices of AGM to registered will issue two discharges for PFVI members and election the same loan or mortgage of 16-member committee unless the first loan was for periods 2012- 2014. It fully paid and re-mortgaged also claims that there are for another loan or overdraft irregularities in the nominaby the same organization,” tions of Ed Guevarra and Fely Roxas when they submitted Velasco notes. ANZ has not responded their election candidacy to the CMPFV request for documents. The group wants the manPFVI banking records as of agement committee members press time. to vacate their positions and Enquiry on validity of elec- a new election called. It also endorses the resolution put tion The other CMPFV group of forward by Alex Ordona, Ray Carbungco, Remy Raquel current PFVI Director, to and other concerned members is requesting t h e Fi e s t a Management Committee for a Special General meeting to Billy Velasco (second from left) resolve issues stresses an important point during raised in the one of the meetings of the CMPFVI. authorize CMPFV to have “unfettered access to all PFVI bank statements and transactions.” In the same proposed resolution, it is requesting Liz Honey, current Vice Chairperson of PFVI, to be appointed as Interim Officer to coordinate an independent investigation of the financial transactions of the Fiesta from January 2003 to July 2012. Manuel has not issued any official statement about the enquiries on finances and the validity of the 2012 election of officers. The Philippine Times is always open to what Manuel or the other Management Committee members has to say about the issues. NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au 3 4 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 editorial Sharing our Philippine mango The recent State Visit of Philippine President Benigno Aquino Jr to Australia further fortified what the two nations enjoyed, a diplomatic tie that is founded on trust and cooperation in areas of security, trade, education, and overall development. Since establishing the diplomatic ties in 1946, the two nations have enjoyed a relationship that benefits both nations in many areas of endeavour. For a number of years, the Philippines has been sending scholars to Australia as part of the Australian Leadership Award program, receiving Australian aid for disaster relief and rehabilitation, and benefiting from a program to bring economic and social prosperity to Mindanao. Australia, on the other hand, has been a destination for our professionals, notably health professionals, to augment its human resources requirements. We, Filipino migrants are part of the thread which solidifies this relationship. The ties that have been formed years ago see to it that the friendship benefits both Filipinos and Australians here and in the Philippines. We have to make our home country proud by showing that the Filipino not only survive in another country, but can excel and be equal partners in the new soil on which Filipinos thrive. Also, we can have a wider representation in this multicultural society through community organising and perhaps gaining seats in the different levels of Government. We shouldn’t undermine what we are able to offer in ensuring that the ties are sustained and carried over for many years. What we can do now, perhaps our most solid contribution, is to honour our heritage and show them that we can be a united block. Sure, we do represent many regions in the Philippines, and many interests in a social environment. As hailed by our Philippine Honorary Consul General of Victoria Gigi Kalong, others will regard us as Filipinos and not by our regional origins. So when we wave the little Philippine and Australian flags when welcoming the Philippine President or other Philippine Government representative, let us make sure that we stand by this symbolic gesture and show that we are solidly affiliated with Australians and Filipinos here and back home. One good thing about the recent State Visit is the news about the upcoming import of Philippine mangoes to Australia. Our mangoes will finally reach these shores and will be like our cultural gift for this nation. The mango is our national fruit, and considered perhaps the most ample descriptor of the Philippines for it to be named to that stature. The best produce of the Philippine soil hopefully will flash back a lot of institutional memory and remind us of the worthiness of the mango as a national symbol. We, migrants are also symbol of a people embodying the same ideals. We hope that when the mangoes do arrive, we will continue to enjoy a relationship with Australia characteristic of the Philippine mango—ripe, sweet, and ready for picking. The Philippine Times 23 Rendell Place Hampton Park 3976, VIC Australia Print Post Approved PP332726/0009 Consulate of the Philippines Victoria ISSN 1329-3834 publisher and EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alice Nicolas [email protected] Consular Bulletin MANAGING EDITOR Reby Gaw CONTRIBUTORS Atty. Imelda Argel, Manny Asuncion, Raine Cabral, Felix Carao, Asther Bascuña-Creo, Mila Cichello, Ellen Desear Espiritu, Kristhine Gestano, Raul Hernandez, Estelle McNally, Joel Magpayo, Lita Mahle, Dina Mananquil-Delfino, Ryan Perdio, Milena Torres, Benjie De Ubago, Norminda Villanueva, Fr. 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ONLINE EDITION www.philtimes.com.au Publisher - GEORGE GREGORIO Editor-in-Chief - ALICE NICOLAS Advertising - [email protected] Gigi Kalong, A.H. The Consulate has had a busy October in its service to you The President, H.E. Benigno Simeon C Aquino III, and his ministers had a three-day state visit to Australia and your Consul was part of the State dinner party hosted by Prime Minister Julia Gillard last 24 October 2012. This was followed by a business dinner hosted by Asia Society Australia and the Australia Philippines Business Council at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney. The Consul sponsored a Melbourne delegation to be present in this event last 25 October 2012. The President then closed off his State visit with the unveiling of the Statue of Dr Jose Rizal in Rosemeadow, Campbelltown, New South Wales followed by a Meeting with the Filipino Community in the morning of 26 October 2012, also attended by the Melbourne delegation. The President on all occasions delivered a message brimming with positivity and hope for the Philippines. Key areas he focused on his our projected timeline for rice exportation as well as the growing economic strength of the Philippines. Last 30 October 2012 also marked the 21st AGM of CPCACentre for Philippine Concerns Australia wherein the Consul focused on embracing change and supporting the Australian Filipino Community Services as they are here to serve our community. The AGM was held at Dove Hall at Doveton. Our beloved Consul also attended and delivered a message last 21 October 2012 during the Miss Teen Philippines Coronation Night spearheaded by AVAVI – Australian Victoria Association of Victoria, Inc. at the Anabella Reception in Clayton. The Coronation Night of Miss Teen Philippines Victoria Quest 2012 geared towards aiding Cebu and Baguio Street Kids and contributing to the Scalabrinian Bursary Fund of Fr Loi for Scalabrinian Missionaries. The Consul also represented Philippine interests in a Consular Corps luncheon held at the Rialto last 18 October 2012. The key issues discussed was the reality of how the world is without borders and countries need to come together to strengthen economic partnerships for the continued success of our respective countries. The Consul was well received by the diplomatic community and enjoys more than cordial relationships with them. Last 16 October was the MEGT Networking Night at the Slate Bar and Restaurant located at the Melbourne CBD. This was in honour of the fellows of Ausaid’s Australian Leadership scholars in the region of Mindanao and it was an opportunity to meet with local and industry stakeholders. The Consul also delivered a speech welcoming the pioneer group to Melbourne. The Consul also attended and delivered a speech last 6 October at a workshop organised by the Filipino Camera Club of Melbourne. She mentioned admiration for the club’s mission of preserving the Filipino Heritage through ‘your passion for photography and this in turn would lead to promoting the beauty and grandeur of our Motherland, the Philippines. After this event, the Consul proceeded to the Dallas Brooks Centre for judging TFCKat and the Overseas Absentee Voting Registration with the presence of Mr Ronald Pilapill from the Philippine Embassy in Canberra. All events on the day were a success. Congen Gigi Kalong delivers inspirational speech during a workshop of the Filipino Camera Club of Melbourne. 5 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au FILCCA 12th National Conference Aida Garcia elected FILCCA President Manny G. Asuncion Ms Aida Garcia, one of the representatives from South Australia, was elected as the new President of the Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) in the election held at the 12th FILCCA National Conference in Perth, Western Australia on 12-14 October 2012. Ms Garcia is the former VP external of FILCCA and the current adviser of the Filipino Settlement Coordinating Council of South Australia Inc. (FSCC). Other officers elected were Perlita Swinbank (ACT), VP External; Mena Edmonstone (QLD), VP Internal; Carmelita Baltazar (WA), VP Youth; Cholly Winter (SA), Secretary; Serna Ladia (NSW), Treasurer; and Vicki Wotherspoon (WA), PRO. The oath taking of new officers was conducted by HE Belen F. Anota, Philippine Ambassador to Australia. FILCCA, the national umbrella body of all state councils of Australia, convenes every two years to discuss and make resolution for the benefits and welfare of the Filipino councils all over Australia. The conference is attended by officers and members of the Filipino community councils of the different states of Australia. This year’s theme was “Strengthening partnerships, creating opportunities” which, according Ms Vedar, the outgoing FILCCA president, was envisioned to “affirm the need for more dynamic and pro-active leadership across all community councils and member organisations.” The conference was hosted by the Filipino Community Council of Western Australia Inc (FACCWA) under its president Mr. Marino Salinas. FILCCA was the offshoot of the first national confer- to raise the profile of the Filipino-Australian community and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Filipino in Australia. Filipino Austral i a n A c h i e v e r Aw a r d : Pablo Javier (NSW); Rodolfo Gomez (SA); Dante Maribay (WA); Erwin Cabucos (QLD); and Nestor Fuertes (VIC). Leadership Award: Carmelita Baltazar (WA); Mena Filipino Mettalurgist/Mining Engineer Rudy Gomez of South Australia receives the FILCCA Filipino Australian of the Year Award from Philippine Ambassador to Australia Belen Anota. Apart from the 47 world patents, Gomez is now working on discovering new technology to make renewable energy available and affordable to the common tao. ence held in Victoria in 1990 which envisaged the formation of a national body that will initiate policy changes, provide services and program development, and respond to the needs of specific target groups such as youths, children, women, and elderly. G u e s t s p e a ke r s h a v e been invited from government agencies and business sectors to address delegates and participants on the welfare and issues relevant to the Filipino Australian communities. The Keynote speaker of the 12 th FILCCA national conference was Hon. Donna Faragher MLC, Parliamentary secretary to the Premier of WA and member for the East Metropolitan Region, who welcomed the delegates from the different Filipino community councils in Australia. Other speakers were: Hon Michelle Roberts, MLA Shadow Minister for Police; Road Safety, Crime Prevention, and Tourism, who articulated the strengthening the partnership between Australian and the Filipino community and Mr Jose Maria Montelibano, journalist of the Philippine Daily Inquirer who tackled “How can overseas Filipinos make a difference to the Motherland.” Topics discussed at the workshops were: Family and community relationship; Migration and settlements issue, Family migration, Setting up cooperatives, and Youth volunteerism. The highlight of the conference was the FILCCA Awards night which aims The Victoria delegates. One of the biggest contingents with Ross Manuel (middle), the chairperson of the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria (PFVI) and on his left is Jing Sosa, the chairperson of Filipino Community Council of Victoria Inc. (FCCVI). Edmonstone (QLD); Perlita Swinbank (ACT); Norma Serrano (VIC); and Lourdes Kaiser (NSW). Yo u t h A c h i e v e m e n t Award: Natasha Thiele and Genevieve De La Pena (VIC). Outstanding Community Award: Sto Nino de Filipinas of South Australia Inc. (SA); Philippine Cordilleras Association, NSW Inc. (NSW); Philippine Australian Medical Association (NSW) ; FILCOMSPORTS Club (ACT), Filipino Australian Care Trusts (QLD); Filipino Australian Club of Perth (WA); and Philippine Fiesta of Victoria (VIC). The conference was formally closed by a community BBQ party tendered by the Filipino Community Council of South Australia. 6 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 Tuloy ang ligaya sa Fiesta! Manny G. Asuncion Despite the problems and widespread rumours that the Philippine Fiesta would not be celebrated this year, the current Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc. Management Committee, headed by Ross Manuel, faced the challenge of holding the Philippine Fiesta on 24-25 November at the Exhibition Pavillion, Melbourne Showgrounds, so as not to disappoint thousands of people for this much-awaited event. And why not? The Fiesta is one of the biggest and the grandest Filipino-Australian community celebrations in Victoria. It has brought much excitement, happiness, and joy to the Filipino-Australian Community since its inception in 1982. There are two things that Fiesta has to celebrate and be proud of this year: 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the Philippine Fiesta and the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc. was the recipient of the most outstanding Filipino community organisation in Victoria granted by the Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA)! Every year, the Fiesta has a theme that becomes the moving spirit of the festivity. This year’s theme, Bukas-Bisig (Open Arms or Welcome), underpins the value of Filipino hospitality. Filipinos are well-known for their utmost generosity and congeniality. They welcome everyone with open arms to their homes or in their community with or without special occasions. Under this convivial spirit, the Fiesta has prepared a lot of exciting and varied activities for people to share, participate and enjoy during the two-day celebration. Moreover, the Philippine Fiesta Management Committee sees to it that the celebration is done indoor so as to protect the revellers from inclement weather and not to disrupt the festivity just in case the rain pours. The two-day Fiesta program will feature local talents from Melbourne showcasing their skills in dancing and singing, as well as surprise artists coming from Sydney and South Australia. There will be a singing competition, Gintong Galing, which will give a chance for contestants to win substantial prizes for their talents. Two well-known entertainers from the Philippines, Pooh and Tiya Pusit have been invited to add to the celebratory atmosphere of the Fiesta. They will surely bring the house down with their side-splitting antics. There will be a photo exhibit and a video presentation in cooperation with the Camera Club of Melbourne and Dulaang Bayan Melbourne Inc. focusing on the development of the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria over the years - showing people and events that shaped the Philippine Fiesta over 30 years. A diorama depicting a historical event in the Philippines, courtesy of Mr Don Belardo, will be installed, along with native costumes, Filipino exquisite handicrafts, and local products. Just like the previous years, Don Bosco Association Inc. will hold Filipino popular games that can be participated in by both young and old which will add fun and excitement to the two-day merriment. For sports enthusiasts, wrestling bouts will be held. One of the highlights of the celebration is the combined Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo in cooperation with the Filipino Community Organization of Lara (FILCOL). These colourful and elegant Filipino traditions date back to Spanish era which are both Catholic and religious in origins. Former Miss and Mrs Philippine Fiesta Beauty Quest winners will join to suffuse glitz and glamour to the event. For the first time, the Miss and Mrs Philippine Fiesta of Victoria talent night will be held on Saturday, 24 November. This will give a chance for more Fiesta revellers to see the show. Seven candidates vying for Miss and Mrs Philippine Fiesta will display their talents as imperative criteria for the competition. Fiesta is also the time of the year that the FilipinoAustralian entrepreneurs promote their respective business to the FilipinoAustralian community and mainstream Australia. They can sell their products and distribute their flyers, posters and business cards to interested Fiesta attendees. And of course, Fiesta is not complete without the delectable Filipino food and drinks awaiting the hungry and thirsty revellers. About 10 stalls are ready to offer mouth-watering home-made Filipino dishes and local delicacies like kare-kare, barbecue, lumpia, menudo, leche flan, bibingka, ginatan, maruya, banana que to mention a few. And finally, there will be the traditional Fiesta parade headed by the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Management Committee Inc and participated in by the officers and members of the Filipino Community organisations in Victoria, with the Ati-Atihan ensemble at the forefront, courtesy of Samahan ng mga Pilipino-Australian sa Gippsland (SPAG). This year, it is expected that the Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) executive committee will join the parade. So, why not join the fun? Time to meet your relatives and friends and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Everybody is welcome to help celebrate the Fiesta. Tayo na! Bukas-bisig po namin kayong tinatanggap sa pagdiriwang na ito! Tuloy po ang ligaya sa Fiesta!!! PLEASE ORDER EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS Philippine Fiesta named Most Outstanding Organisation award In the recent Filipino Communities Council of Australia’s (FILCCA) conference where the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc (PFVI) was awarded the most Outstanding Community Organization in Victoria, PFVI Public Relations Officer Manny Asuncion said the officers were delighted to hear the good news. “Despite everything such as allegations and criticisms, I am happy to know we received an award from FILCCA,” he told The Philippine Times. Ross Manuel, the current PFVI Chairperson, received the award with other Filipino-Australian community organisation awardees during the Gala Night of the 12th FILCCA National Conference on 14 October 2012 in Maylands, Perth, Western Australia. The award was granted to Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc. for its 30 years of continuous service to the Filipino-Australian community, promoting the historical, artistic, and cultural traditions of the Filipino people in Victoria and consistently extending its help to the Philippines in times of need. “The rumours about the Fiesta Committee did not generate anything good to the group. But with this FILCCA award, it merely shows that we have to face the challenge,” Asuncion added. He said the Fiesta group does not want to disappoint people even more so they needed to continue and hold this year’s Fiesta despite setbacks from criticisms especially from the Concerned Members of Philippine Fiesta of Victoria. And how did Manuel take the good news? “You know Ross he is a man of few words. Despite not showing emotions, I believe he was happy. So let us just move on,” Asuncion ends. PFVI Chairman Ross Manuel receives the award from Ambassador Belen F. Anota as former FILCAA President Marisa Vedar looks on. (Photo by Jen Azzopardi) 7 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au Dazzling Arabian night They came in astonishing Princess Jasmine costumes, wearing glittering and opulent jewelry while others in breath taking Arabian princess costumes. The Aladdin costume, in various forms and colours, gave life to “Share-Me-ADream” Arabian Night last 13 October at the Millennium Reception Centre in Sunshine. The fantastic oriental Aladdin costumes fascinated even those who attended the Arabian Night event. The dazzling oriental turquoise two-piece dress or translucent satin or silk fabric revealed the exotic look of most FilipinoAustralians. Aside from the glittering jewels, the girls have headpieces featuring a crown, golden earrings and lots of bracelets. The entrance of the Reception Centre has carpets, sequined throw pillows, Aladdin’s lamp and anything that has a touch of Arabic. And so that was how the Arabian Night looked as it captured in essence “A l a d d d i n’ s Wo n d e r f u l Lamp”, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” and “The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor”. The successful turnout of guests wearing incredible costumes was indeed special but the officers and supporters of Share- Me A-Dream Bisayan Community Club of Victoria Inc. has reasons to be happy. They raised around $7,000 to help children back home. In the past, Share-MeA-Dream helped hundreds of kids like the Operation Tuli for 100 kids held in May 2012. They also spearheaded the Operation Smile in Surigao City in June 2012 to operate on Filipino kids with cleft palate. While doing the charity work, there were doctors, nurses and medical assistants in the Philippines who helped for free. Previously, the group Elgen Shannon, winner of the Best Costume to the needs of many more deserving local people in Mindanao and you can count on the fact that we make every dollar count and not wasted,” said Choy Symes, Club President. Other officers of ShareMe A-Dream Bisayan Com- munity Club of Victoria Inc are: Terry Kane, Vice President; Malou Ghayyori, Secretary; Jason Kane, Treasurer; Lina Cubelo, Assistant Treasurer; Aileen Barbara, Social Events Committee and Steve Symes, Adviser. also conducted free cataract operation in Davao City. “We look forward to the continuing support of our sponsors and guests attending our functions. 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It aims to strengthen the bond and camaraderie among the students (Aussies with Filipino roots and international Filipino students) in Victoria and expand its network of Kuya’s and Ate’s (not students) who are willing to help the students. The assembly was attended by representatives of the different universities and schools in Victoria and was graced by no less than the Philippine Honorary Consul of Victoria Gigi Kalong together with the President of the Philippine Community Council of Victoria Jing Sosa and Mr. Zulfarhan Ibrahim, the President of the Indonesian Students Association of Australia (PPIA) and the Deputy Chairperson of the ASEAN Students Council Australia. The assembly adopted in principle the Constitution of the organisation subject to incorporation of suggestions to be finalised by the Committee on Style headed by Reyvi Marinas (Monash Uni), Jerefe Bacang (Melb Uni) and Kina Santillan (Melb Uni). The elected Charter Officers of the Council are as follows: Darwin Manubag- Chairperson, Joshua Pe BenetoVice Chairperson, Hanna Alcantara –Secretary, Mar Ebaeguin- Treasurer, Executive Committee Members: Gabriel Dio, Zoe Calulo, Abi Sia, Joanne Loquellano and Kina Santillan. The Council is tasked to handle Public Relations and Information Technology, Membership Growth and Campus Organisations, Social and Cultural Events, Education and Training, and Students Welfare Programs. To ensure sustainability of the the Council, the Philippine Consulate of Victoria Consul Gigi Kalong officiating the Oath of Office of the Charter Officers of the FASTCO Victoria and the the Philippine Community Council of Victoria are designated as monitoring bodies with Consul Gigi Kalong and Ms. Jennifer Limbo Dy Tiapco as advisers. FASTCO is now in the process of finalising student representation of schools and universities and will eventually form core groups leading to the creation of an official student organisation with sufficient number of Filipino students per university. Melbourne University Filipino Student Association (MUFSA) is the only existing Filipino student organisation in Victoria. Official Photo with the officers of the FASTCO, Kuya’s and Ates of FASTCO and Mr. Zulfarhan Ibrahim, Deputy Chairperson of the ASEAN Students Council Australia in the middle with Consul Gigi Kalong of the Philippine Consulate of Victoria. BINGHAY & CO PTY. LTD. 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The Philippine Times should be commended for sharing with our fellow kababayans current developments in the Philippines. The Filipinos can take pride in the socio-economic accomplishments of the Aquino Administration leading to macro-economic stability, strong fiscal position, inclusive growth and improved competitiveness of Philippine business. With the President’s steadfast commitment to transformational leadership, institutional reform, transparency and accountability, the economic partners of the Philippines are confident that the Philippines is on its way to sustained economic development. As Filipinos in Australia, we should do our share in helping build a better future for the Philippines not only through trade, investments and tourism, but also through pursuing people-to-people linkages that strengthen the foundation of Philippines-Australia relations! Mabuhay! Belen F. Anota Ambassador Mabuhay! In the road of life, especially in navigating the communal waters of the Filipino- Australian Community , Philippine Times has always stayed true to its mission of accurate and timely reporting in its service to the Filipinos in Australia. Twenty two years of successful service is a significant milestone. It is an occasion on which to look back with pleasure and satisfaction and to look forward with determination, renewed dedication, and great joy. The Philippine Times can undoubtedly boast of maintaining its reputation for fair and unbiased journalism. Your verve and passion for community service is unparalleled. The community has undoubtedly learned much, not only from the articles, but also from many rich and illuminating events and above all, from the example set out by the publishing team of what it means to be true Filipinos and/or Filipino-Australians in Australia. In my tenure as Consul, the Consulate has come to rely on you for information dissemination for all the memorandums and directives that the Embassy has tasked us to do. You have been the vehicle the office utilises to communicate with our kababayans in our service to them. The Consulate admires your dedication to work not for your personal glory but for the good of the community. We do not know what the future might bring as it is not given to us to know such things. Nor do we know precisely what fruits our labours bear in our service to others. But we do know what our task is, and that is to serve the community. I hope and pray that we continue on this journey of service together. I wish you all the best and more power in the years to come. Let us continue moving forward as we take continued steps in the right direction to make a difference. The Consulate will be with you every step of the way. God Bless us all. Gigi Kalong Philippine Honorary Consul General of Victoria Two Victorians join Gov’tinitiated Filo committee Kristhine Gestano Two individuals from Victoria were named last month as part of the Filipino Ministerial Consultative Committee (FMCC) initiated by the Australian Government. Ms Melba De Guzman Marginson and Mrs Marisa Vedar join the other ten Filipino community leaders drawn from around Australia who had their inaugural meeting on 30 October 2012 at the Parliament House, Canberra. Ms Marginson is from Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition and Victorian Women’s Trust while Mrs Vedar is former president of the Fi l i p i n o C o m m u n i t i e s Council of Australia and Director of Gawad Kalinga Australia. They are joined by Ms Carmelita Baltazar from Western Australia, Mrs Norma Hennessy who represents South Australia and eight Filipino members from New South Wales namely, Mr Ruben Amores, Ms Lina Cabaero, Miss Benjie de Ubago, Mr Roberto Lastica, Mr Jose Relunia, Jr, Mrs Emily Rudd, Mr Arturo Sayas and Mr Marco Selorio. Re p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m Victoria consider it a privilege to be appointed to the committee. Ms Marginson, who wrote the Filipino Chapter of the 2001 Australian People’s Encyclopedia, validates the important contribution of the Filipino migrants to Australia. “Since they arrived in Australia in the 1850s, the Filipino community has had significant influence in the Australian society through their leadership in socio-political issues that contributed to pushing the boundaries in the areas of multiculturalism, immigration, cultural diversity, community arts, women’s rights and workplace reforms,” she explains in an interview. Furthermore, Ms Marginson assured fellow FilipinoVictorians that she will not be a silent voice in the FMCC. “I am happy to engage policymakers on issues that Filipino-Australians Marisa Vedar are concerned about as well as those that they are actively involved in solving and the contributions they are making to make Australia a better home for all migrants,” she conveys. The committee is headed by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy and co-chaired by Member for Werriwa, Laurie Ferguson MP, and Member for Chiefly, Ed Husic MP. Mr Bowen said that the creation of the committee is a new initiative to Melba de Guzman Marginson inform the Government of the views of the growing Filipino community. For her part, Senator Lundy expressed how the Government recognises the valuable and robust contribution of the Filipino community to the nation. The committee will meet twice a year with Ministers Bowen and Lundy and regularly with the co-chairs. An annual forum shall also be held to facilitate access to the Prime Minister and other senior Government ministers. KaBAI and Friend's Tapok-Tapok sa Park (KaBAI and Friend's Get together at the Park) Date: Sunday,11 Nov. 2012 Time: from 10am onwards Place: Karkarook Park, Warrigal Road, Heatherton (MEL REF: 78 D7) Note: the park is in front/ beside BUNNING'S WAREHOUSE, the entrance to the parking lot is through FAIRCHILD STREET Get together to all Boholano's and friends and to hold our Annual General Meeting (AGM), election of officers and update of our financial statement for this year. Please BYO TO SHARE 10 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 11 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au How to start your own business? Ben Noynay This is part two of this three-part series topic on how to start your own business. Part 2: Evaluate yourself as an entrepreneur Obviously, there is no way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting your own business. However, you can improve your chances of success with good planning and preparation. A good starting place is to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as the owner and manager of a small business. To begin with, carefully consider each of the following questions and be honest with yourself as you answer. • Am I a self-starter? It will be up to you - not someone else telling you - to develop projects, organise your time and follow through on details. • How well do I get along with different personalities? Business owners need to develop working relationships with a variety of people including customers, vendors, staff, bankers, and professionals such as lawyers, accountants or consultants. You will need to deal with a demanding client, an unreliable vendor, or cranky staff person, while you keep in mind the best interest of your business. • How good am I at making decisions? Entrepreneurs often need to make decisions constantly, quickly, under pressure, and independently. What makes it even more difficult is that you will be responsible for the outcome of your decision. • Do I have the physical and emotional stamina to run a business? Business ownership can be challenging, fun, and exciting. But it’s also a lot of work. Can you face 12-hour work days six or seven days a week? You might have to meet a client even when you’re sick or on your kid’s birthday. You have to smile and grin through it all. • How well can I plan and organise? It has been proven that several business failures could have been avoided by using better planning. Good organisation of financials, inventory, schedules, production, and all other aspects can help avoid many pitfalls. • Is my motivation strong enough? Running a business, facing the challenges and responsibilities will wear you down. The frustration of slow progress, critical issues, and customer complaints often lead to entrepreneurs feeling burned out. Strong motivation can make the business succeed and will help you survive slowdowns as well as periods of burnout. • How will running a business affect my family? The first few years of business start-up can be hard on family life. The strain of running a house may be hard to balance against the demands of starting a business. Ben Noynay is a business coach and trainer who is dedicated to help small business owners succeed. If you need more information how Ben can help you in your business, visit his website at www. rightbusinesscoaching.com and book for a free initial consultation. November Events 3 Filoz Idol 2012 FINALS, BMW-Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne (contact: BBFA (Bridge Builders For Australasia Inc,). (Contact Lyn Castillo 0414 575 349 or Elaine Valenzuela 0433 201955; email- [email protected]). 5th Pampangueno Club of Vic . Melbourne Cup Eve 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance. 6.30pm-12:30am. Oasis Ballroom, La Mirage Receptions. (Contact: Roy Carbungco on 0411 145 776 or Judy Wright 0438 200374 ) (Permanent –Melbourne Cup Eve each year). 10th SPAG (Samahan Pilipino Australian sa Gippsland Coronation for Teen and Ms Australasia Quest. Doors open at 5; Program starts 6.30. Kernott Hall, Princess Highway, Morwell. Tickets: $15 for members and $20 for non-members. 11th SPAG Pilipino Festival. 10am.Immigration Park, Princess Highway, Morwell. KaBAI and Friends’ Tapok Tapok sa Park. 10am onwards. Karkarook Park, Warrigal Road, Heatherton. BYO to share. 15th JoKoy Lights Out. The Palms atCrown. Book tickets through tiketek.com.au. 17th Dance to the Max Phil-Aus Dance Club of Victoria. 6.30pm. Polish House, Cnr Helene & North St. Ardeer. 50s, 60s, 70s Hollywood Red Carpet Night, a dress up dinner dance. 6.30pm. Millennium Receptions Centre. Tickets $60 for seven-course dinner drinks included. Group rate for 10 available. (Contact Sandok Productions Susan Rodriguez 0433 710 722 or Emmy Du-Lake 0438 710 722). Gabriella Function PCWS Function. (Contact Philippine Cultural Welfare & Sports - Noel Reponia). 18th Dulce in Concert. Starts 3pm. Millennium Reception Centre. (Contact Liz Honey 0412 191 577, Chris Centeno 0413 455 918, Choy Symes 0422 807339). rd 24th-25th Philippine Fiesta. Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. (Contact PFVI –Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc). This list is a community initiative of the Emergency Relief Funds for Philippines (ERFFP) Working Committee. The list was compiled by community organisations at a public community meeting on 12 February at the Philippine Community Centre in Laverton. ERFFP President Roy Carbungo said that only major fundraising events of every association will be included in the event. All minor or secondary events will be published in The Philippine Times. Major religious activities will have a separate listing. For changes, please email Michael Wright on [email protected]. Philippine Times: Celebrating 22 years Basking in the rainbow I have been Editor-in-Chief of The Philippine Times for the past 12 years now. Two years ago, I took over from George Gregorio to be the Publisher of this monthly newspaper. My passion to be part of this longest-running newspaper is still the same from day one. I can say that the love and concern I have for the paper is more intense now. I am proud to be a part of The Philippine Times and it is not easy to print a monthly newspaper. Despite the late nights and the stress associated with producing the paper, I cannot complain for the pain and sweat it cause me cannot equal the joy and fulfillment I feel every time we complete an issue. The Philippine Times has become my life and my career. My readers have become my friends and my family is very much involved in the weekly coverage of events. The dates with my husband are usually spent before or after each coverage of community events. Any future plans I have, I include the welfare of the paper. Working with the Filipino community for years now, I am happy to become a major part of our kababayans’ journey to tell their own stories to the Filipino community, the Australians and the world in general. Every Filipino here in Australia has a story to tell and that story might be good or bad, inspiring or depressing and that story should be told to inspire or to educate. I have so much respect for my subjects. I bask in their own glories. I am proud when they do something good or exceptional. I cry with them when unfortunate things happen to them. This is me in real life. Philippine Times is indeed part of my life. Thank you, readers for taking the time to read our stories. Thank you to my husband, Dong and my entire family and friends and to PT staff especially George Gregorio, Reby Gaw, Elena Clasicas, Nancy Jung, and Kris Gestano for walking with me all this time. My daughter, Jasmine knows how I adore rainbow. She would always draw a rainbow for me or excitedly call my attention whenever she sees one up in the sky. This rainbow is my guide to make Philippine Times always number one, to remind me to enjoy what I am doing and to rise above obstacles. There is something to look forward to each day. Alice Gregorio-Nicolas Editor-in-Chief/Publisher The leader of Filipino newspaper It’s been an honour and privilege to have been a part of the founding members of this longest-serving Filipino newspaper in Australia’s history. Twenty-two years ago, a group of highly-motivated individuals assembled by Marina Garcia-Ruivivar dared to publish another Filipino newspaper even after two short-lived monthly newspapers have folded one after the other. Over the past 22 years, The Philippine Times has been through ups and downs from when it started and even when I took over the reigns as publisher in 1996. While there have been some feeling of satisfaction in keeping our kababayans informed, the paper went through more challenges than triumphs. But none was more excruciating than when I had to give up its stewardship. Fortunately, it turned out to be the right decision. Two years since Alice Nicolas became its publisher, The Philippine Times has strengthened its position as the leader and most influential Filipino newspaper. New competition and the gaining popularity of the new digital platform have done little to keep the paper from releasing on time its print edition month after month after month. For this alone, Nicolas and her team deserves to be congratulated. I wish The Philippine Times the very best as it embarks on another 22 years of bringing news and information be it in print, electronic or other format. George Gregorio Publisher, PT Online 12 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 An unforgettable experience with PNoy Marisa Vedar State Lunch hosted by the Gov Gen Quintin Bryce It was a very beautiful setting. The dining area overlooking the Lake. We were individually presented to the Governor General and the President with a Junior Military Officer announcing our names and positions. This is my Continued from page 1... Melbourne... Society Australia Global Trustee - Asia Society, and Mr. Eduard Alcordo, the National President of the Australia Philippines Business Council welcomed President PNoy full of excitement with the news of economic turnaround of the Philippines. President Aquino, in his speech, highlighted the achievements of his administration and the initiative that he is doing together with his cabinet to realise targets before his term ends. up-close and personal moment with the President. He thanked me for serving the community and asked how I cope with the issues of 200,000 Filipinos in Australia. The Gov Gen and PNoy exchanged welcome and delivered thank you speeches. The ambiance was very friendly and pleas- These include completely addressing the shortages of classrooms and the selfsufficiency of rice production in the coming months. President Aquino emphasised during the open forum that agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure development are the main drivers of growth that his administration will focus. The business dinner also provided networking opportunities among the Melbourne delegates with the presence of around 40 business leaders from the Philippines. The major streets of Sydney are filled with banners of the tour- ant. I sat between PAGCOR Chief Bong Naguiat and Secretary for Agriculture Prosy Alcala. It was a very unique and extraordinary experience. State Dinner hosted by PM Julia Gillard Because there was no Parliament sitting, we were hosted in a small function room. It was a bit cramped. The President was not feeling well so it was announced that Gillard and PNoy would do their speeches and leave afterwards. PNoy did not bother looking at his prepared speech. He spoke freely and from the heart how Australian friends had played a very important role in his family’s departure from Marcos’ dictatorship when they flew to the US. He spoke about how Aussies and Filipinos have fought sideby-side during the war and have a history of strong friendship and ties. Julia Gillard announced bilateral agreements reached. After their speeches, both leaders left without eating. ism ad “It’s more fun in the Philippines” which made the Melbourne delegates even more proud as Pinoys. The second day of the visit is highlighted with the unveiling of the Rizal Monument- a five-metre bronze statue by the famous Filipino sculptor Eduardo Castrillio in Sydney’s suburb Rosemeadow, Campbelltown and with his last speaking engagement in Australia at John Therry Catholic High School with the more than 400 members of the Filipino community in attendance. The Pinoys coming from the different communities in Sydney and from other The Melbourne delegation during the Dinner with the President at the Shangri-La Hotel Ball Room, The Rocks Sydney. In photo are (standing, left to right): Darwin Manubag, Roy Carbungco, Mila Cichello, Florence Estepa, Remy Vejano, Alex Sy, Albert Sy, and Dr. Ali Khan; (seated) Raine Cabral and Peter Cichello. Business Forum So many businessmen came to listen to the President. He was still not feeling well so he only spent 30 minutes in the forum. He focused on how strong our economy is growing; how our credit standing has been given a raise eight times. He emphasised the government’s commitment to good governance, transparency and fighting corruption and red tape to assist business and investments in the Philippines. Meeting with the Filipino community at John Therry Catholic High School This is the President’s most comfortable and at ease moment perhaps because he felt at home with us Filipinos. I delivered the speech in behalf of the Filipino community which was applauded five times. The President acknowledged me in his speech as an “energetic and dedicated community worker”. It was a shining moment for me, one experience I will never forget. parts of Australia were very excited waving the Philippine flaglets as they meet President Pnoy in person. The President emphasised the fact that when he arrived in New Zealand, he was greeted with enthusiastic Pinoys. His last speaking engagement in Australia is also with the Pinoys. His government is doing this because all his initiatives are for the Filipino people not only in the Philippines but also the Filipinos abroad. He proudly told the enthusiastic crowd that “Indeed it feels great to be a Filipino these days. In Tagalog, he challenged the Pinoys to help the country in changing its image as “The Sick Man of Asia. The President mentioned a lot of positive stories in the Philippines that ANNOUNCEMENT Beauty Quest Alumni invited To mark the 30th year of the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc, all previous Miss and Mrs Philippine Fiesta beauty and charity candidates and title holders are invited to celebrate with the Filipinos this important milestone of the Philippine Fiesta. The PFVI Management Committee is inviting them for the traditional Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo procession on Saturday, 24 November and the Beauty Quest Grand Parade on Sunday, 25 November at 12pm. For further information, please contact Manny Asuncion (PFVI PRO) on mobile 0407 928197; Liz Honey (PFVI Vice Chairperson and Beauty Quest Overall Coordinator) on mobile 0412 191577; Liza di Blazio (2012 PFVI Beauty Quest Chairperson) on mobile 0416 816107; Emmy Du-Lake (PFVI Beauty Quest Assistant Coordinator) on mobile 0438 710722. created impact to the Filipino people such as the ban on the use of wangwang (sirens) by government vehicles and a fair justice system for the rich or poor. Ms. Marisa Vedar of Melbourne representing the Filipino Community Councils of Australia commended President PNoy for the things that he is doing for the country especially in his fight against corruption. She happily reported to the President that the Filipino communities in the different states of the Australia are helping in their own way to raise funds for Melbourne delegation with the Sydney press “The Filipino Australian”. the country when it was hit with several natural calamities. The visit of President PNoy in Australia brought a lot of good memories as well as optimism for the country among the Melbourne delegation. This was realised through the effort of the Philippine Consulate of Melbourne headed by Philippine Honorary Consul General of Victoria Gigi Kalong. 13 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au Stephanie Turzi declared Miss Teen Philippines Stephanie Turzi was declared Miss Teen Philippines Victoria during the Coronation Night Ball of the Miss Teen Philippines Victoria Quest 2012 held on 21 October 2012 at Anabella Reception in Clarinda. Other winners are Hannah Taylor, Miss Luzon (1st runner up); Maybelle Burns, Miss Visayas (2nd runner up), and Rhobella de Vera, Miss Mindanao (3rd runner up). Miss Teen Philippines is an annual event being organised by the Australian Visayan Association Inc. (AVAVI) headed by its President Dr Ed Lagrito. Proceeds raised from Miss Teen Philippines will go to Cebu and Baguio City hurst, Auditor. AVAVI’s next big project is the Sto Niño Festival in Clayton in January 2013. The annual event is getting popular attracting hundreds of Filipino-Australians. The free food and entertainment are a thanksgiving initiative of AVAVI. Emcees Alex Sy and Christin e Ciar rzi is Miss Stephanie Tu es Victoria in pp Teen Phili streetchildren and Scalabrini Bursary Fund of Fr Loi Viovicente for Scalabrian seminaries. AVAVI Officers are: Dr Ed Lagrito, President; Nita Sy and Edgar Cortes, Vice Presidents; Linda “Daday” del Castillo, Secretary; Josephine “Nene” del Mar, Treasurer, and Rose Broad- 14 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 BACNI to spearhead 6th Pasko sa Nayon The Bayanihan Australia Community Network Inc (BACNI) will again spearhead the Yuletide celebration with Pasko sa Nayon. The 6th Pasko sa Nayon is BACNI’s way of presenting to the Australian mainstream how Filipinos celebrate the yuletide season. It will be held on 2 December 2012, 6pm at the renowned BMW Edge, Federation Square. “Amid a world of strife, greed and grief, we must strive to celebrate moments of faith, joy, and hope,” said BACNI Chairperson Mila Cichello. She said the con- cert is a result of concerted efforts from young and senior Filipino Australian community volunteers who aim to share the Filipino Christmas traditions with families, friends, and mainstream audiences. “The entry price is kept affordable for families and seniors. We thank the donors who assist us pay for the venue, transport and hire equipment. All the proceeds from ticket sales pay for the cost of producing the event every year,” she said. The Pasko Concert is the only Filipino event in Mel- bourne’s cultural calendar. Cichello also added that this year’s celebration is special as the Bayanihan Australia Pasko Committee proudly brings to the audience a fantastic ensemble of generous performers from interstate and across Melbourne. The following will perform on the night: Rina Benedictos, a classical singer who has performed in Australian musicals, appeared on TV advertisements and released the commercial CD “Solace in Song”; young Melbourne-based singer and songwriter Czarina; violinist Carlos Simeon Argao; two dynamic church choirs, the Sanghimig Choir and the Connect City Church Performing Arts Ministry, and the much loved band from Southeast Melbourne, the Side B Band. The Arise Children’s Group, a children’s singing group, will also do a special presentation. Julian Belisario is this year’s musical director. Freddie and Clarissa Leong will serve as emcees. Tickets are at $20 per person. For enquiries and tickets purchase/reservation, contact Mila on 0408-800288, Francesca on 0418581-303 or email secretary@ bayanihanaustralia.org. 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The founding members committed to promote Filipino values, build Australia as their home and embrace other migrants as fellow citizens. BACNI’s vision is to foster strong community partnerships that deliver benefits to the Filipino Australian community. V i s i t BACNI’s website at: bayanihanaustralia. org. The &DOORUYLVLWWKH,QWHUQDWLRQDO2IÀFHDW Dandenong Campus, Building B. Philippine Times CRICOS Provider Code 00881F Celebrating Vote 1 Luz Bland 22 years of (South West Ward) community ‘A fresh vision for a better future’ service. On behalf of our community, I will stand for: a safe and secure neighbourhood; open, accountable government; responsible economic management; a cleaner local environment for our children; more employment opportunities; improved services for our youth, elderly and people with a disability; and better community infrastructure and public transport. The preferred partner of As a local mother of two and resident for over 20 years, I not only understand the challenges our community faces, but also the solutions to them. I will be your voice so that our community can be a place of greater opportunity and potential. advertisers. I am standing because our community needs a strong and passionate advocate for its needs who will always put the local community first. Still number If you would like to hear more about my vision for our community, please contact me at [email protected] or 0423 315 130 Authorised by Luz Bland, 9 Brazil Court, Epping 3076 one! 15 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au Triskelion’s 44th anniversary The Triskelion Melbourne Council of Victoria Inc.celebrated their 44th founding anniversary with "A Night with the Triskelion ,"a dance party open to the public,held at St.Bernadette's Hall on the 6th of October.The event aims to foster camaraderie among its member and to the Filipino Community.For membership please contact our Secretary,Dondie Maderal 0431236605. In stitches with Jo Koy Filipino American comedian Jo Koy is set to make Melbourne laugh out loud with his upcoming show “Lights Out”. The comedy world is very aware of Jo Koy, his impressive comic background spans more than a decade, from filling clubs across the US to being seen weekly as a regular guest on Chelsea Lately. Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest start performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. His infectiously explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes and family inspired humour cross all boundaries and led Daily Variety to name him one of the “10 Comics to Watch”. His performance covers a variety of topics from his ambiguous ethnicity and growing up with a Filipino mother, to male-female relations and personal stories of life with his 5-year-old son. His unique standup, dynamic energy and loud stage presence has audiences convulsing with laughter and is a big hit with fans of all ages and racial backgrounds. Catch Jo Koy on 15 November 2012, 7pm at The Palms at Crown. Book your tickets at www.ticketek.com.au. The production is being staged by Adrian Bohm. Solid Philippine Times My career path had seen a series of trial and error after I left the University for which I worked in its marketing communication department for 12 years. I could still remember Alice’s (our editor and publisher) shrill voice when she shrieked “What are you doing selling chicharon?” when I shifted to distribution of snack food after practicing PR for such a long time. She had always told me that I belong to the field of communication. That was more than five years ago when she broached the idea of joining or helping out with The Philippine Times. I followed the trail of other professional pursuits, some of them not even remotely related to communication, searching for work that will ignite my passion and at the same time give me “bliss”. Two years ago, I took a gamble when a serious offer to work as the Philippine Times’s managing editor was presented. I can say that to this day, it’s the best career move I’ve ever made. How is this story even relevant to the 22nd year founding anniversary of the paper? The best way I can answer this question is the affirmation that the paper our readers receive every month is a labour of love, a product of genuine commitment and love for the work, and for the community for which this work is done. We in the paper are in the different stages of our personal and professional development. But one thing is common, we share a passion to grow in our field personally and as a team, and to involve ourselves in the journey of the Filipino Diaspora in Melbourne by telling stories of triumphs and tribulations, of love and loyalty, and of identity and community. I love working with a team whose drive for excellence and commitment to the community is a daily challenge to keep up with. We will work tirelessly to make the paper relevant and in tune with the interest and needs of our supporters. I can only renew my resolve every day, such that my little effort will add to the many reasons why The Philippine Times has the readers’ and advertisers’ vote of confidence. I share my co-workers’ gratitude to a supportive community who help us reaffirm that “it’s more fun to be a Filipino.” To my Philippine Times family, salamat sa lahat lahat. And to our supporters, mabuhay po kayong lahat! Reby Gaw Managing Editor 16 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 17 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au History to repeat itself like 1999! Albert Sy While property prices may not spike as significantly as they did in 2009, low interest rates plus cashed-up investors would appear to equal a solid rebound. Specifically, low interest rates could spark a new housing bubble domestically – and it is not alone in these sentiments. At a casual glance some would argue that it is absurd to be warning of a new housing bubble as credit growth is at its lowest in about 30 years. The key piece of evidence is simple – the Australian experience in 2009 during which the Reserve Bank had cut rates to 3% and within the space of a year house prices surged, rising 18.8% to the March quarter of 2010. What was so striking was the rapidity of the price spike, catching many off guard. The market went from recording price falls, averaging 3% per quarter in the preceding three quarters, to recording strong price gains in the space of one quarter. That’s a very rapid turnaround when you consider the global and domestic backdrop. As we know, the global economy was in a recession – an actual recession, not the pretend ones we’ve had every year since then. Australia was flirting with recession, the unemployment rate had shot up to 5.6% (0.5% points more than it is now) and it was a very real possibility. Yet amidst all of that, house prices surged. Indeed most recommended to investors in late 2008 (following aggressive central bank action) to gear up and pile their savings and equity into property. Bubble or not, it was a good decision then and I believe it to be a good call now. The way I see it, we sit in a much better position than we did in 2009. The global economy is nowhere near recession, and although the Australian recession call is ongoing no data supports this. It’s not even close, whereas in 2009 it was. We also need to consider three key misnomers being used sparingly in the market place: 1.That consumers are cautious and risk averse; 2.That consumers are heavily indebted, and; 3.That a rising unemployment rate will subdue the market. Property bears would argue that these three key factors are weighing, and will continue to weigh, preventing any marked upturn. I would disagree. The consumer caution thesis has been around for a while, but in all honesty I’ve never found the arguments to be all that compelling. Not only does the house price experience of 2009 illustrate the flaw of this hypothesis but, even more simply, the broadest measure of consumer spending, the national accounts, shows that consumers have been out and about spending for some time. Spending is strong. We know that consumers are not risk averse, because they are going overseas and buying cars in record numbers and spending quite heavily on discretionary items more generally, such as electronic gadgetry. We not only see it in the national accounts, but also company accounts as well. So to believe that consumers are being cautious, you have to dismiss a lot of multi-source complementary data – and I just don’t think it is reasonable to do that. It shows debt, as a percentage of disposable income, has surged to 150% of disposable income, interest rates (or the price of money) have plummeted over that period. As we know, if you lower the price of something, in this case money, people will buy more of it. And that’s what they did – people could afford much larger loans. That doesn’t mean they have too much debt. Now this result is largely independent of one’s view of house prices already – that is, whether they are already expensive or not. That’s not the issue, the way I see it. The issue is whether property prices can push higher, regardless of whether that’s from a high or low base. And that’s because the question is answered, not by referring to an absolute debt level or some debt-to-income ratio relative to some other point in history when the world was so different. Rather, it’s answered by reference to the amount of debt consumers can service. Investable funds held in term deposits are at $228 billion. This is around 15% of total funds under management – more than double the rate that prevailed in the 20 years prior to the GFC. If the proportion of funds held in deposit were to normalise, that would free up $150 billion for investment into other asset classes – including property. And that’s unleveraged. Including the leverage there is, theoretically, $1.5 trillion available to be reinvested into the property market just from a portfolio allocation out of cash. I appreciate that it is highly unlikely all of this money would find its way into the property sector and with interest rates on deposits being cut, investors will choose property. And why wouldn’t they? Should you have any question, on property investment or property options, call 0409 952 994 or email albert@ mbic.com.au. 18 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 Theft Cover in Travel Insurance Atty. Melody Amor Maximo-Vergara It is that time of the year again when Pinoys travel back to our beloved country to enjoy the Christmas Holidays. When purchasing air tickets, your travel agent will likely suggest that you buy travel insurance. Most travel insurance policies cover loss of luggage and personal effects due to theft, subject to certain policy conditions and exclusions. The policy may contain the provision “You must take reasonable care or precautions to protect your belongings”. It may also contain a provision stating that the insurance company will not cover theft of an item that was left unsupervised or unattended in a public place. “Unattended” or “Unsupervised” are usually defined in the policy as leaving the item: (a) with a person you did not know prior to your journey; (b) in a position where it can be taken without your knowledge; or (c) at such a distance from you that you are unable to prevent it from being taken. Now, what do these provisions mean? I will explain by way of examples. Example 1: You are at the airport and you need to go to the toilet. Your bag is too large to bring inside the cubicle so you ask a kindlooking stranger to watch over your bag. The stranger runs away with your bag while you are inside the cubicle. In this scenario, the insurance company may deny your claim because you left your bag with a person you did not know prior to your journey. Example 2: You are in Boracay with your family, enjoying the beach and taking lots of photos with your expensive DSLR camera. After taking photos, all of you decide to swim, leaving the camera on a chair. After 30 minutes of swimming, you return and the camera is gone. In this scenario, your claim may be denied on the grounds that you did not take reasonable care to protect your camera and you left it at such as distance from you that you were unable to prevent it from being taken. Example 3 : Yo u a r e traveling by bus to your province during the day. It is a four hour d r i v e . Yo u have a small backpack full of expensive items (jewellery, laptop, camera, cash, iPad, etc). You could put the backpack on your lap but you decide to put it on the overhead compartment as it is tiring to keep holding it. The compartment directly above you is already full, so you put your backpack in the back compartment. You sleep for an hour. You wake up and then realise your backpack is missing. In this scenario, your claim may be denied because you did not with your college friends at a restaurant in Makati. Your best friend arrives and you and your friends excitedly run towards the entrance. You leave your Louis Vuitton handbag on the table at the back of the restaurant. All of you chat at the entrance of the restaurant for about 20 minutes. In the meantime, a thief takes your handbag. In this scenario, the insurance company may deny your claim on the ground that you left your handbag in a position where it can be taken without your knowledge and at such as distance from you that you were unable to prevent it from being taken. So, enjoy your Christmas Holidays but keep in mind the four examples above! (Disclaimer: The above is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact your insurance provider or lawyer for specific insurance problems.) take reasonable care to protect your backpack and you left it in a position where it can be taken without your knowledge. Example 4: You attend a Christmas party The dream’s now a reality How would you like to walk in to a store which gives you the convenience of a complete store and the same time a nice, tidy, and organised place to shop? That is exactly the shopping experience offered by Tindahan Filipino and Grocery Store, an enterprise owned by couple Roy and Imee Pabustan. Roy enthused that 30% of the store’s inventory are catered to the Filipino market, including Asian (mostly Filipino) products, frozen goods, different kinds of rice, and balikbayan box, among other things, but the store really targets a broader market base. The store even offers remittance services and subscription to the Filipino channel. Borne out of wife Imee’s knack for selling, a talent honed over years of selling in the neighbourhood in her younger years, and her years of experience in a Filipino store, venturing out on their own is the natural next course when an opportunity to buy a grocery store came up. Having this store is his wife’s dream, Roy shared, the reason for which the family took on the challenge, foremost of which is having a seven-day work week. Among the other difficulties they had to hurdle was getting reliable suppliers, the travel from house to the shop, and organising the shelves properly. But these were of no object compared to the fulfillment with the fruition of Imee’s dream. Only two months into the business, the couple is satisfied with the income generated. To keep the store’s edge, the couple ensures that the store’s display shelves are orderly to ensure convenient shopping, the prices of their goods are competitive, and that they will continue to offer a wide selection of products. Their initial anxiety and apprehensions about the store might not profit has now been overtaken by an enthusiasm to perhaps branch out to catering. And we can expect the Pabustan’s to display the same optimism and commitment to take the calculated steps to success. *Tindahang Filipino and Asian Grocery is located in Lalor Plaza Shopping Centre. Contact tindahan.grocery@ yahoo.com.au for enquiries. NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au 19 20 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 11 Filipino Fellows attend training in Australia Eleven Filipino Fellows from educational institutions and organisations in Mindanao, Philippines are currently in Australia undertaking a three-week “ B u i l d i n g Tr a i n i n g t o Employment Connections f o r E n h a n c e d Re g i o n a l Development in Mindanao, Philippines”. The training is designed to serve as a model for them to apply in their respective institutions and groups in the Philippines to build a connection between skilled technical-vocational training and employment. The 11 Fellows are the first batch to do the training as part of the Australian Leadership Award Fellowship and sponsored by AusAid. MEGT, a Melbourne-based not-for-profit organisation, is hosting and organising the training to be held in Melbourne and Tasmania. MEGT, in operation for the past 30 y e a r s n o w, s p e c i a l i s e s in employment, education and training, apprentice- ships and traineeships. “This kind of program highlights that Australia and the Philippines have a genuine desire to help each other. The three-week training will in turn benefit our countrymen,” Philippine Honorary Consul General Gigi Kalong said in her speech at a cocktail welcoming the Filipino Fellows. The event was hosted by MEGT Australia last 16 October at Slate Restaurant, Melbourne. As Congen Kalong w e l c o m e d t h e Fi l i p i n o Fellows, she told them to keep an open mind when they learn new things in Australia and when they go home to transfer the knowledge they learn to their kababayans. “Let us continue to care for our fellowmen and to make a difference,” she said. The 12 Filipino Fellows are: Irene Floro, President and CEO of International Labor Force- Skills Mastery Institute; Dr. Marycel Engracia, School President and Corporate Secretary of MEIN College and also a practising lawyer; Yolynne Medina, Center Head of ELearning Centre Inc.; Lorenzo Eusebio, College President and CEO of DMMA College of Southern Philippines; Jose Georlin, CEO of DATS Actual Technical Training Centre, Inc.; Kristiane Padilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs/ Chief Operations Officer of Vineyard International Polytechnic College; Khalil Floro, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs of International Labor ForceSkills Mastery Institute; Hazel Go, Administrator of Colegio de Moderno Tecnico Y Informatico; Azenath Eustaquio, Board Member and Finance Office of Universidad de Zamboanga Foundation; Kotie Bax, Senior TESDA Specialist and Jennifer Densing, President of Iligan City Technical Institute, Polytechnic College in Iligan City. 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MELBOURNE Level 5 (West), 224 - 236 Queen Street Melbourne, VIC. 3000 Tel: (03) 9670 4033 Fax: (03) 9670 4099 Email: [email protected] [email protected] SYDNEY Level 29, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: (03) 9670 3930 Fax: (03) 9670 4099 21 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au Jose Mari Chan’s A Love to Last a Lifetime Two more songs and six more jokes You only get to watch Jose Mari Chan on Philippine television back home or, of late, on youtube. But his Melbourne fans saw an altogether different charm revealing his funny side. He kept cracking jokes sometimes forgetting he had to sing. These were clean, fresh and really funny jokes. He sang h i s h i t s l i ke “Refrain” and “Can We Just Stop and Talk a While?” And in between these songs, he endeared himself easily to his audience by telling them jokes on family, love, marriage and even sperm cells! The audience kept laughing and it seemed for a while they were transported to his own universe. Jose Mari has this gentle, unique way of touching different emotional sides of a romantic relationship. He has captured the familiar romantic plot lines and quandaries of the lyrics of his songs like the famous, “Be With his fans. wish they have a Jose Mari in their lives. Jose Mari seemed larger than life for those who had careful with my heart”. No, he doesn’t register as a chick boy but instead a lover who keeps professing his undying love for Mary Ann, his wife of 42 years. He then asked, “Where is my wife? I cannot see her from here.” Then a hooting reaction from five or six girls raising their hands while the love of his life was quietly sitting at the back corner of the venue. Then a fan of the 67-year old crooner blurted out loud, “I hope he is my man.” Secretly, the girls Photos by Gilvertt Concepcion and George Gregorio only watch him from a distance. To the rest of his Melbourne admirers, he is one big star shining in every one’s heart. 22 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 New user-pays visa pricing a fairer system Changes to Australia’s visa pricing system make for a fairer “user-pays” approach of charging for visas, the Acting Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Kate Lundy, said today. Announced as part of the government’s release of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, the improved pricing model will increase visa charges in areas of significant demand. “ The government has made a targeted increase in the cost of visas where there are high levels of demand, and therefore areas that are less likely to be significantly impacted by the added costs,” Senator Lundy said. “The fact is that there are plenty of people around the world who want to work in Australia because of our substantial economic strengths during these times of global economic uncertainty - it is only appropriate for visa costs to reflect that demand.” Changes to visa pricing announced recently take effect from 1 January 2013. They include: Partner visas allowing for people already in Australia to enter or remain on the basis of their married or de facto relationship, to increase from $3060 to around $4000 Partner visas for people outside Australia who want to join their partner in Australia will increase $2060 to around $2700 Skilled Graduate visas to increase from $315 to $1260 for the highly-valued post-study work rights for people in Australia on a student visa The 457 temporary skilled worker visas to increase from $350 to around $455 Working Holiday maker visas will increase from $280 to around $360. “Most of these increases are for visas that provide valuable opportunities for people to work in Australia, whether it’s through the 457 program, working holiday visas or the sought after work rights for skilled graduates. We don’t, therefore, expect demand to be adversely affected by these changes,” Senator Lundy said. (source: www.minister. immi.gov.au) Serving the community for 22 years now. 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The members are Tones (Drums), Esmeralda (Percussions), Rose (Vocals and Keys), Caloy (Lead Guitar), Onin (Vocals and Bass), Enza (Keys and Arrangements), and Adam (Rhythm Guitar). Their name showcases their appreciation for various periods of songs that the members perform with passion. This versatile sevenpiece outfit has been together since 2009, with a repertoire ranging from modern rock to classical ballads and swing tunes. Since then, they have been honing their sounds to contain recognisable grooves with velvety vocals and flowy keys, intense drums and driving bass, smooth rhythms and eclectic percussions, and the unique lead guitar solos that are a staple in every DeCaDA mix. They present their songs in a blend of interpretations and covers, with two singers who are both classically trained and highly adept at modern adaptations. Also bringing in decades of experience playing international stages are drummer Tones and percussionist Esmeralda. The multi-awarded pianist and keyboardist Enza hails from the world of Technics in both Manila and New Zealand, and brings a wealth of musical styles that help render the band’s production. The rhythm guitarist Adam poses versatility in all styles in both electric and acoustic guitars which he also lends to various church gatherings across Melbourne. Their lead guitarist Caloy has been a musical prodigy with a penchant for Maton and Les Paul guitars, and was already playing at Club Dredd in Manila when he was 12 years old! They have just recently launched their online presence in YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@ decadamelbourne) - in an effort to reach anyone and everyone who’s keen to share their love of decades of musical favourites. They will be setting up their recordings and music videos towards developing a more solid online channel. Their recent journey has included a fundraiser gig at Il Ciccio in Campbellfield, an Avondale Heights private concert, and a 60th birthday celebration in Melbourne. DeCaDA’s jamming represents generations of music, so we’re hoping that you and the band can sing together at your next function. We know we will. Check out DeCaDA in www. facebook.com/decadamelbourne and be sure to like their page! Reyvi Mariñas It has been forty-years now since the Marcos regime declared martial law in the Philippines and many activists and individuals who had been tagged as “the enemy of the state” have been jailed, tortured, and at worst, have been brutally killed or have mysteriously disappeared. After four decades of succeeding presidencies, the spectre of the Marcos dictatorship still remains where the deliberate use of “terror” as a “legitimate and highly effective tool of unconventional warfare” (to use Bobby Tuazon’s words) has become the usual norm, if not the official state policy, against left-leaning activists and progressive groups in the country. Written by Palanca Awardee Bonifacio Ilagan and directed by a multi-award winner director Joel Lamangan, the film “Dukot” squarely depicts the political reality of today’s human rights abuses in the Philippines. It deeply portrays the alarming phenomena of the so-called extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances of militant activists, journalists, clergymen, and government critics since Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo came into power in 2001. At present, there are 99 extra judicial killings on the occasion of President Noynoy Aquino’s second year in office, according to Karapatan, published June 2012. And amidst the introduction of cybercrime law and continuous political killings 0s 7 d (Come as a Hollywood Star) n a s 0 6 , 50s OD O W Y L HOL IGHT N T E RP A C D RE 2 6 9 1 This is a dress-up dinner dance...just for fun!!! Feel the 1950s ,60s and 70s Hollywood. Come as Marilyn Monroe or even as James Dean. You can come as Judy Garland but please leave Toto home. And if you want, strutt on the red carpet as Grace Kelly or Doris Day. And if you are in a group, come as the Beatles. You might even get an Oscar or an Emmy on that Nite. So don’t hold back as there will be lots of paparazzi on the nite :o) 1952 1942 STARRING ON THE NIGHT Did you turn 50, 60 or 70 this year? Why don’t you celebrate it with your family and friends by booking a table for 10. This way, you get your way in for FREE. So, if you were born in 1942, 1952 or 1962, this is your night! Just give us a call and we will make you one of the stars of the night. Saturday, 6:30 PM 17 November 2012 Millenium Receptions Centre 45 Fourth Avenue Sunshine VIC 3020 $60.00 (this is dirt cheap for a FUNtastic Nite) 7-course dinner (drinks included) Music by: DJ Pros For tickets contact SANDOK Production Susan Rodriguez - 0433 600 658 Emmy Du-Lake - 0438 710 722 Tess Gregorio - 0413 975 646 Chito Javier - 0414 061 777 or email [email protected] in the country today, the film “Dukot” is a timely movie that would truly “disturb” and “shock” the Australian audience out of their comfort zones. The story revolved around the two young activists Junix Etrata (played by Allen Dizon) and his girlfriend Maricel Salvacruz (played by IzaCalzado) who were abducted by security forces, tortured and subjected to inhumane and degrading conditions. Equally commendable were the daring roles played by Gina Alajar, Robert Arevalo, and Raquel Villavicencio, who portrayed the agony of parents waiting and searching for their missing children. More so, the film resonates a true-to-life story of those who were abducted and tortured such as that of Pastor Berlin Guerrero of the Uniting Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), who has sought an asylum and is now living in Melbourne, Australia. “ D u ko t ” indeed is a very difficult, yet convincing, film to watch; but as previous reviews of the film points-out: “What makes it more difficult to accept is the fact that these inhuman acts are still happening in our society”. Allen Dizon, the leading actor, together with the producer, Dennis Evangelista, were the invited guests in the Melbourne film showing of “Dukot” held recently. E d i t o r ’ s n o t e : Re y v i Mariñas is a Human Rights Lawyer and a PhD Candidate at Monash University Law School. He is now completing his dissertation on overseas Filipino identity and political participation in Australia. We don’t have to look up to the sky and search for a star. Here in The Philippine Times, you are the STAR. 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KABSAT VARIETY STORE Contact: Josie Sotelo Shop 3, 167/179 Shaws Road Werribee Vic 3030 ManileÑa Filipino Asian Grocery Contact: Shirley Rivera 391 Chandler Road, Keysborough Vic 3173 Phone (03) 9798 5389 Mobile 0419 674 339 Masagana Filipino Asian Groceries Contact: Terry or Boy Shop 12 / 159 Boronia Rd Boronia Vic 3155 Leny’s Grocery SPECIALISING IN FILIPINO AUTHENTIC SPIT ROAST PIG Contact: ALEX and AMIE 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! Locksmiths BRIMBANK COMMUNITY MARKET LOCKSMITHS AND SECURITY DOORS 614 Ballarat Road,Ardeer VIC 3022 Contact Tom or Gil Email: [email protected] Large range of Filipino - Asian goods and seafoods. Door-to-door Cargo and Money Remittance. Prepaid Phonecards. Under new management. Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood Drive, Ravenhall Vic 3023 Level 1, Philippine Center, 27-33 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000 Web: www.lbcexpress.com Web: www.tourism.gov.ph Philippine Gov’t Offices PHILIPPINE TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTER Melly’s Asian Groceries PHILIPPINE EMBASSY H.E. Belen Anota, Ambassador P.O. Box 3297, Manuka Canberra ACT 2603 Phone (02) 6273 2535 Fax (02) 6273 3984 Email: [email protected] Contact: Melly Shop 43, Hampton Park Shopping Square, Somerville Road, Hampton Park VIC 3976 27 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW 2001 Migration Agents (Registered Migration Agent Number 0635478, 0958805) Contact: Daniel, Devorah Suite 5, L4, 167 Queen Street, Melbourne Ph/Fax (03) 9799 2565 Phone (03) 9600 3114 Money Remittance, Sea cargo Services, Filipino Movies VHS/VCD Hire, VCD Karaoke Hire/Sales, Phonecards. Money Remittance &/or Freight QUIAPO AUSTRALASIA Services PTY LTD 168 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook Vic 3019 Contact: Lita / Bong allsafe xp Contact: Susan Rodriguez Phone (03) 9311 0992 Australia-wide Ms Virginia Kalong Suite 1205, St Kilda Towers, 1 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC Phone (03) 9863 7885 Fax (03) 9863 7884 Email: [email protected] Web: www.philconsulate.com.au Mondays and Fridays. 10:00am to 4:00pm. Thursdays by appointment only. Philippine consulate (QLD) Mr. Alan Grummitt 126 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Phone (07) 3252 8215 (03) 9311 4876 Phone 1300 365 503 Fax (07) 3252 8240 Wholesaler / Retailer / Importer of (03) 9689 2855 Philippine Food Products / Money Fax Remittance / Door-to-Door Cargo / Selling Orocon plastic containers / Others Kids Entertainment Contact: Karol Web: www.allsafeXP.com.au Dausan International Freight Forwarder Contact: John or Imelda/ Ramon 28 Narellan Drive, Hampton Park VIC 3976 4197 Phone 9 3 0 2 Mobile 0420 354 648 Phone (03) 9799 7624 Web: www.charmantus.com/kke Ph/Fax (03) 9799 4245 Face painting, balloon twisting, tem0404 097 624 porary tattoos, party games hosting, Mobile clowns, fairies. Competitive price. Please call for bookings. Door-to-door Sea Cargo and Money Remittance Services. Specialising in large range of Asian/ Filipino groceries. Door-to-door Cargo. Open: Monday to Saturday. 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RADYO KABAYAN Melbourne, 855 Khz AM HOPE OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wednesdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm Phone (02) 9283 7300 Contact: Maria Selga, program convenor Fax (02) 9283 8011 Email: [email protected] Phone 0408 766 890 Fax (03) 9663 2874 Photographers, Printers & Graphic Designers PHILIPPINE Consulate (NSW) FILCOM PUBLISHING P/L Level 1, Philippine Center, Philippine consulate (VIC) Hoju Visa Consulting CPCA radio program Hotline 1800 522 0000 Phone (02) 9283 0711 94.7fm - filipino Phone (03) 8348 5766 Fax (02) 9283 0755 program Mobile 0414 748 427 Email: [email protected] Geelong, Victoria Web: www.philippineconsulate.com.au Mobile 0414 623 465 MIGRATION SERVICES Phil Dept of tourism / Rekey & Master Key System / Supply & Installed of Security Doors The Philippine Times Celebrating 22 years Preferred partner of advertisers Contact: Leny Laysa Shop 15 B, 15-23 Langhorne Street, Dandenong Vic 3175 LBC Money remittance Phone (02) 9262 7377 Fax (02) 9262 7355 Mobile 0413 481 442 Mobile 0415 426 400 Phone (03) 9762 2123 or 0 4 3 3 7 5 8 0 0 0 Email: contact@philippineconsulate. 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Claire’s Food House Contact: Claire or Mary Shop 5/550 Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield VIC 3061 GOSPEL CHURCH Radio Stations 3zzz 92.3 fm (an IAFB AUSTRALIA CHURCH ) Contact: Ptr Ben – 0412 335 077 Melbourne VIC Mobile 0416 542 012 Contact: Chito Javier Ptr Lynette – Phone (03) 9415 1923 0448 005 373 (03) 9415 1926 1 Malcolm Court, Narre Email: [email protected] Wednesdays 3.00 PM to 4.00PM, Fridays 7.00 AM to 8.00 AM, Sundays 11.00 PM to 12.00 Midnight RELIGIOUS ORGANISATION Warren Vic 3805 Email: [email protected] Worship service – Sunday 10:00 am -12:00 noon Phone (03) 9359 0802 Mobile 0409 092 556 Services offered: take-away Filipino cuisine, Filipino groceries, money remittance, door-to-door boxes, calling cards. Post an event. Visit www.philtimes.com.au Continued on page 28 TRUCK AND TRAILER ROX-SAN TRUCK & TRAILER PL AND SANROX BIN HIRE Manufacturer of new truck bodies and trailer. 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Quality service and honesty is our business KKB Refrigeration and Airconditioning Services Call Charlie 0423 181 012 27 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au SPIRITUAL GROUND Colours of Life Dina Mananquil-Delfino An overlap Catholics are blessed to have an overlap of the Year of Grace and Year of Faith. Bishop Christopher Prowse, Sale Diocese explains: “It was not envisaged that this would happen. The Year of Grace concludes Pentecost 2013 and the Year of Faith, which begins 11 October 2012 concludes on 24 November 2013. We cannot imagine grace without faith. Grace freely offers us the divine invitation. Faith, with the help of the Holy Spirit, responds to grace.” I did not have a chance to write for the last few months due to my mom’s passing. As I start again, I am looking after dad in hospital due to reversal of his stoma. It is a slow process of recovery, one that needs patience and fortitude. There are many moments that my faith is battered, tested and tried, and all I could do is kneel and ask the Lord to sustain us. God’s goodness shines forth and somehow we make it through. Below is a testimony I shared on what grace means to me. I hope it will bring comfort to those who are suffering from sorrow for the loss of a loved one. “My mom died on 5 July 2012, Year of Grace, aged 79 due to cardiac arrest. The GRACE OF GOD helped us graciously accept our great loss as a family and community, able to grieve with divine comfort, able to celebrate joyful moments despite her physical absence and able to be filled with hope that she is truly in a better place now. A few minutes after her death, while she was being bathed with prayers of family and friends, her face glowed so brightly, like a young face with no trace of wrinkle, pigmentation, lines or furrows. All who surrounded her could only be awed and conclude that the glory of God fell upon her, embraced and welcomed by God in His eternal Kingdom. This to me is amazing grace and a wonderful source of comfort! Grace comes also from a loving community who upholds and supports us in this pilgrimage called life.” The death of a loved one (sudden or otherwise) reminds us that life passes quickly. It jolts us from the comfortable hold we have on life. As Joseph Bayly says in “The View from a Hearse”,“meaning seems to have been removed from living.” But he continues: “Death wounds us, but wounds are meant to heal. And given time- they will. But we must want to be healed. We cannot be like the child who keeps picking the scab from a cut. Life must move forward, even though we may have lost the one who was dearest to us.” In Jesus Christ, who knew firsthand the pain of sorrow and death, we have someone who can offer comfort. At present, I am the child that picks up the scab from a cut, as I miss my mom and there are moments of what ifs…. But if I truly believe in Jesus and His promise of resurrection and eternal life,I cannot live in despair. I pray that in my grieving heart Jesus will draw me to Himself. I can only offer my loneliness to God and join hands with so many who are going through a similar journey. Faith is a door open to everyone. And grace is the power that will sustain it. With faith and grace, we live in hope that God is looking after us despite our circumstances. We would like to thank all those who supported us, prayed with us, cried with us, held our hands, fed us, comforted us, shared their time, talent and treasure when we lost mom. Although a very sad time, it was a testimony of great love and a true celebration of community life. The White Lady Funeral Services made it doubly special by the reverent way they rendered our farewell to mom. We have gained life-long friends with Debbie and her team. Our warmest gratitude and prayers for blessings to all. (For comments or feedback, email [email protected]). A Filo choir’s inspired music Kristhine Gestano The Filipino Choir of St Anthony (FCSA), formed in October 2009 during its first mass service in St Anthony’s Parish Noble Park, has grown by leaps and bounds. From that debut initiated by then Parish Priest Rev Anthony Feeney, this group of parishioners from the southeast of Melbourne has now found itself serving different Catholic churches and inspiring churchgoers with songs of praise and worship. Mr Alexander Genota leads the group composed mostly of couples and families. With regular service commitments in four parishes and non-liturgical performances keeping its schedule occupied, the choir has definitely made a mark on the hearts of the faithful. “As a group, we see it as service to the Church to help people in their prayers during the Liturgy. Being invited to sing in parishes other than our own, St Anthony’s Church, is a blessing to us…We consider it as a triumph for the Lord for making us His instruments,” Mr Genota relates in an interview. The choir members consider their recent service at the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila in Melbourne to be their most challenging engagement to date. It took the group nine months of rehearsal to earn the privilege of being invited to serve by Fr. Loi Viovicente on this special Filipino Catholic celebration. Mr Genota notes that it is not only their faith, which has been reinvigorated by this common passion for singing. The members have found themselves a second family in FCSA. “Filipinos are known to have very s t r o n g family ties. Since, we don’t have much extended family here in Australia, we consider our choir as our second family,” the choir leader explains with pride. The Choir Director thinks that the most important challenge is to guarantee the survival of FCSA. He believes this could be achieved with continuous recruitment, training, and commitment from its members. The choir prefers aspiring members who are willing to serve the southeast area. Those who are interested to join the group may email [email protected]. FCSA invites the Catholic faithful to join them in cel- ebrating the Filipino Mass held every first Sunday of the month, 1.00pm at St Andrew’s Church in Clayton and every second Sunday, 4.00pm at the Shrine of Divine Mercy Keysborough. The choir also sings every third Sunday of the month, 5.30pm at St Joseph’s Church in Springvale and every fourth Sunday at 9.30am and 5.30pm and every fifth Sunday, 5.30pm at their very own parish, St Anthony’s Church in Noble Park. FCSA is composed of (Soprano) – Chaddy Baldemoro, Mylene Brua, Maria Calalang, Eva Miasis, Hilda Sandoval, Krishelle Sandoval, Dona Salamat, and Anita Velasco; (Alto) – Emilie Abad, ChescaBrua, Tricia Brua, Geraldine Genota, Erika Genota, Nora Macatol and Vinda Svoboda; (Tenor) – Dante Abad, Karl Brua, Renato Calalang, Jojo Macatol, Edwin Miasis, and Raymund Pelegro; (Bass) Dennis Brua, Neil Dela Cruz, Roy Espedillon, Gerry Felices, Alexander Genota, Joseph Pelegro, Chris Sandoval and Elmer Velasco; (Instrumentalists) - Alexander Genota (Guitarist and Choir Director), Joseph Pelegro (Bass Guitar), Neil Dela Cruz (Clarinet) and Alexandra Svoboda (Guest Organist). 28 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 Frankston Seniors Group picnic with the Mayor The Frankston Filipino Seniors Support Group (FFSSG) was invited to a picnic with the Mayor of Frankston Brian Cunial on 9 September 2012 at the Goerge Pentland Botanic Garden Frankston. 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Hope Centre, The Boulevard, Norlane VIC 3214 Phone: (03) 5257 1921 “We welcome everyone to join our organisation.” filipino Phone ( 0 3 ) 5 1 3 4 australian 1446 – Jerry (03) 5174 8508 – Dolor foundation of Email: [email protected] The Association continues to grow since 2001. Main projects: Quest for Miss Austral-asia and the Filipino Fiesta in Gippsland Sponsors: La Trobe City Council, Multi-cultural Affairs and Citizenship, Western Union, Western Travel and J & J Express. Contact: Orly Vargas GPO Box 2745, Brisbane QLD 4001 qld Contact: Mauro Somodio PO Box 2424, Chirmside QLD 4032 Phone (07) 3216 9808 Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Inc. Contact: Neds Sarcepuedes – President C/- 5 Chedgey Drive, St Albans Vic 3021 Phone (07) 3808 7804 Ph AH (03) 9364 0435 Mobile 0409 430 040 Filipino Community council of Victoria inc. (fccvi) Contact: Jing Sosa 93 Cowper Street, Footscray, VIC 3011 Mobile 0413 844 146 Phone (03) 9687 9011 (03) 9687 9120 We raise funds to support our projects Fax Phone/ Fax: (03) 9317 FILIPINO 9156 AUSTRALIAN Phone (03) 9369 4121 Mobile: 0413 623 991 Email: [email protected] FRIENDSHIP Mobile 0424 331 845 Web: www.philippinelanguage.webs. Dine In / Catering / Take-away Food FILIPIno community coordinating council of qld Website: fccvi.org.au “As the umbrella body, we look after the welfare of the Fil-Aussie communities in Victoria.” ILOCANO FILIPINO AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA INC. Contact: Elsa Reed or Malou Collie 12 Jamison Street, Laverton Vic 3028 Phone Our next project is to build a multipurpose hall in Bacolod through Gawad Kalinga. KALIWAT BOL-ANON SA AUSTRALIA INC. (KABAI) Contact: Tony Boncales – President Rowella Dango – Secretary Phone 9711 5033 – Tony 9558 3674 – Rowella PampangueÑo Club of Melbourne Victoria Contact: Roy Carbungco, President Elsa-(03) 9336 1008 11 Hunter Ave, Malou-0430 941 491 RoxburghPark VIC 3064 Mobile 0403 306 701 Phone (03) 9305 1426 Fax (03) 9305 1425 Mobile 0411 145 776 We invite all Ilocanos to be members of our association. “We celebrate the Pre-Valentine’s Day of the Ilocano Filipino Australian Association of Victoria Inc. (IFAAV) every 2nd week of February”. Email: [email protected] The club holds its annual event every Melbourne Cup Day eve. PHILIPPINE AUSTRALIAN FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA (PAFI) Contact: Perla Luetic – Executive Director Susan Rodriguez – Treasurer 93 Cowper Street, Footscray Vic 3011 Mobile 0433 600 658 Phone (03) 9687 9011 Fundraising arm of FCCVI for the maintenance of the Multi-purpose centre. Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc. 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For details, email [email protected] License 32932 Contact: Josie, Rita, John, Carmi Shop 2A, 100 Furlong Rd Cairnlea Town Centre Cairnlea Vic 3023 Phone 03 9363 0288 Fax 03 9363 0488 Email: [email protected] Web: www.westerntravel.com.au Submit an article Email [email protected] 29 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au MIGRATION Migration Mentor Felix Carao Sponsoring your Child • Subclass 802(in Australia) / 101(outside Australia) - Child – a mother or father of a natural, adopted or step child may sponsor that child under this visa if the child is under 18 years or, in limited circumstances, under 25 years old. What children does this apply to? The applicant for a Child visa must be: - a n a t u r a l o r a d o p t e d child of an Australian citizen, holder of a permanent Australian visa or eligible New Zealand citizen – a child who was adopted by the sponsor (or sponsor’s spouse) before he/she turned 18 and before the sponsor became a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen is treated the same as a natural child; or - a step child of an Australian citizen, holder of a permanent Australian visa or eligible New Zealand citizen. A step child is only eligible for this visa if: •he/she is the natural or adopted child of the former spouse of the step-parent; and •he/she has not turned 18; and •the step-parent has: §an order issued under the Family Law Act 1975 which gives that parent responsibility for the child’s long term or day-to -day care, welfare and development; or §guardianship or custody of the step-child under the law of a foreign country §not be and have never been married or in a de facto relationship; §not be engaged to be married, and §be unde r 2 5 ye a r s old but if over 18 years old must be: a full-time student (and Filipino Migrants Forum Atty. Imelda Argel Is your occupation in the new CSOL? If you are applying for a visa under skilled independent, skilled family sponsored, or state-sponsored migration, employer nomination scheme, temporary business long stay or working visa, your nominated occupation must be in the relevant qualifying occupations list. The list identifies occupations which are of high value to assist in meeting the medium and long term skill needs of the Australian economy. From 1 July 2012, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has implemented the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), from separate lists for each visa category. There are two schedules in the CSOL. If you are applying for independent skilled visa (Subclass 189) your occupation must be listed in Schedule 1. If your occupation is in Schedule 2, and are applying under skilled migration, you must be nominated by a State or Territory government. However, you may nominate an occupation from either Schedule 1 or Schedule 2, if you are applying for a State or Territory government nominated skilled visa, a direct entry stream Employer Nomination Scheme visa, a Subclass 457 (Business [Long Stay]) visa or a Subclass 442 (Occupational Trainee) visa. It is advisable to apply for your visa while your occupation is listed in the CSOL, even if you do not have immediate plans to live and settle down in Australia. The list is usually reviewed and revised every year and if your occupation is removed from the CSOL by the time you have decided to apply, you may no longer be eligible. Take note of the “flagged” list of occupations. These occupations are in the borderline, in terms of their inclusion on the CSOL. The flagged occupations may be removed in future years subject to the labour market, education, and migration data. Most occupations on the “flagged” list have been listed for several years and still remain on CSOL, such as “Speech Pathologist” and “Stonemason”. But “Bricklayer” and “Chemist” which were flagged in 2011 have now have been removed. If you have already lodged your visa application then your application will remain unaffected, even if your occupation is in the “flagged” list. However, if you are an international student intending to apply for migration and your occupation is in the “flagged” list, you must plan an alternative occupation, in have been a full-time student since turning 18 or within 6 months of completing secondary education except in limited circumstances) and not be employed full-time (ie 35 or more hours per week), and dependent on the sponsoring parent. The only exception to the age limit and full time student requirement is where the child has a mental or physical disability which stops him/her from working. In these cases the child will still need to meet the health criteria before being granted the visa. A child must have been under the age of 18 at the time of adoption (whether legally or customarily). If the child is outside Australia and was adopted after the parent became an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, then the child cannot apply for a Child visa but should instead consider an Adoption visa. If the child is inside Australia and was adopted after the parent became an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, he/ she may be able to apply for a Child visa. Assurance of support The Minister may request an assurance of support (‘AOS’) before making a decision for a Child, Or- phan Relative or Adoption visa. An AOS is a legal commitment by a person (‘A ssurer’) to repay to the government the amount of any welfare payments made to the applicant within the first two years after the applicant enters Australia / is granted their visa. The Assurer does not have to be the sponsor. The factors which are relevant to whether an AOS is requested for the Child, Orphan Relative or Adoption visa are: - the applicant’s age - the sponsor’s employment status and prospects (including skills and qualifications) - the applicant’s eligibility for social security, and - the sponsor’s ability to provide assistance beyond that to be provided as part of the sponsorship undertaking. Where an AOS has been requested and cannot be provided, a decision may be made refusing the visa. 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 case your occupation will have been removed from the CSOL by the time you complete your course. Currently there are 26 occupations in the “flagged” ANZSCO list. The first six occupations are flagged for the first time in 2012. This information is of a general nature and should not be taken as authoritative legal advice for Occupation specific cases. Australia has a scheme that requires persons who give immigration assistance to be registered as migration agent. Contact Atty. Imelda Argel (MARN 9682957) on [email protected]. ANZSCO Occupation 234711 Veterinarian 2611 ICT Business and Systems Analysts 251511 Hospital Pharmacist 2613 Software and Applications Programmers 252513 Retail Pharmacist 3211 Automotive Electricians 252312 Dentist 3212 Motor Mechanics 4112 Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists 3222 Sheet Metal Trades Workers 3331 Glaziers 3231 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers 331112 Stonemason 2339 Other Engineering Professionals 3312 Carpenters and Joiners 252712 Speech Pathologist 3322 Painting Trades Workers 3332 Plasterers 3991 Boat Builders and Shipwrights Do you want to work, study or live Australia? Are you in a partner (de facto, married or same sex) relationship? Ph: (02) 9699 3072 or Email [email protected] Immigration articles at www.iargel.com.au Templates for Migration Agents at www.migratonprecedents.com.au Atty. Imelda Argel B.A.(Hons.), L.L.B. (U.P.), L.L.M. (Syd.) Solicitor in New South Wales and the High Court of Australia Attorney at law in New York, USA and the Philippines Registered Migration Agent No. 9682957 30 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 Migration News Estelle McNally IELTS – achieving scores of 8s and 9s W he n t h e G e n e r a l SkilllSelect took effect on 1 July 2012, it was evident that those who can achieve high IELTS scores will benefit from the new points system. Sixty (60) points is the current minimum pass mark for SkillSelect General Skilled Visas. However, based on current automated invitations published by the Department of Immigration, the points required to receive an invitation has been higher than the minimum threshold. It is helpful that the Department of Immigration has published the automated invitations issued to date, it can be noted that for each round, the pass mark has decreased. Minimum Points Score for Automated Invitations by Round: 1 Au g u s t 2 0 1 2 – 7 5 points 1 September 2012 – 70 points 15 September 2012 – 65 points Let’s hope that for future automated invitations, the minimum points would be down to 60. This is the reason why I am encouraging my clients to aim to achieve high IELTS scores. What is the IELTS test? IELTS stands for International English Language testing system. This test is intended for students who wish to study in an English-speaking country. The IELTS test is used by Australian TAFE schools and universities for gauging the English ability of students who wish to enroll at their schools. The Department of Immigration also uses the same benchmark or yardstick for selecting the quality of skilled migrants who will be allowed to enter Australia. The IELTS band scale There are nine bands in the IELTS test. Band 0 is the lowest. The highest is band 9. A person who achieves this score is someone who is considered an Expert User: someone who understands and uses the English language extremely well by producing appropriate, fluent language with no mistakes and someone who understands everything in the English language. The next highest band is 8. A person who achieves this score is someone who is categorised as a Very Good User: someone who understands and uses the language very well and only makes mistakes occasionally. The person may misunderstand some language in unfamiliar situations but the person is able to give complicated explanations clearly. Reading and Writing bands more difficult than Listening and Speaking? I find that most of my Filipino clients excel in the Speaking and Listening modules. I think the reason for this is that the medium of instructions for most schools in the Philippines is English. We have been trained from grade school to graduate studies to speak and understand English. Majority of my clients do not do as well with the Reading and Writing modules. My opinion is that our attitude to reading has changed over the years. Reading used to be an essential part of my daily life. I remember reading the newspaper with my breakfast. However, television has replaced the newspaper for many and very few people do not read books on a regular basis. Writing is another skill, which is in on the decline. With the advent of emails and the availability of on-line Thesaurus and Spellcheck, more and more people cannot write properly without the use of these tools. I advise clients who wish to sit for the IELTS test to adopt a systematic approach in their preparation. This will improve their chances of achieving 8’s and 9’s on all bands of the IELTS test. The information provided in this article does not constitute migration advice. People seeking advice on immigration regulations should see a registered migration agent. Email Estelle McNally, MARN 9903113 on [email protected] for further inquiries. E oE eling c uns t FoR g r am r olmen pr en s t u d yd c o u r s e an EXPERIENCE IELTS OF 7 EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP VISAS STUDENT PATHWAYS to PR FAMILY and SPOUSE VISAS MIGRATION REVIEW TRIBUNAL Call: 0412 321 187 ABN 32 389 630 964 MIGRATION CONSULTANCY AUSTRALIA [email protected] Education . Migration . Settlement INTEGRATED RECRUITMENT & MIGRATION www.allskills.com.au Felix Carao Grad Cert Aust Immi Law (VU) MARN 1069354 / MMIA 4572 / QEAC No. G028 / MRCSA 51889 Member of Migration Institute -of Australia- Accredited Recruitment Professional 8B, Level 2, 221 Queen St Melbourne Vic 3000 We also assist Doctors, other Health Professionals, Engineers & Teachers. MARN: 0849618 NURSES with NO 31 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au Ask the Expert Lita Mahle Switching to another employer Q. I hold a New Zealand passport and have applied for a permanent visa about seven months ago. By doing so, I was granted a bridging visa A. I would like to go overseas and spend Christmas and holiday with my family. Do I need to apply for another visa to return to Australia? A. Generally, people who hold a temporary visa and have applied for Australian permanent residence are automatically granted a bridging visa A. One must apply for bridging visa B to return to Australia. In your case, since you hold a New Zealand passport, you must travel with this passport and return to Australia without applying for bridging visa B. Q. I am currently on Subclass 457 visa which is valid until March 2013. I have been on this visa for more than two years. I have found a new employer who is interested to sponsor me under same visa. Can I change employer? A. Yes, you can as long as your new found employer is an eligible employer, however, check first your contract with your current employer. If you have signed a contract for three years or more, you may be breaching the conditions of your employment contract. for general guidance only. Seek personal direct advice from Registered Migration Agents. Send an email to Lita Mahle (MARN 9250408) on cocophil@yahoo. com and migrationtoz@optusnet. com.au. Advice given here is intended Dr. Dalisay Santos Sibal MoneyGram’s support for the Filipino Community To further show MoneyGram’s support to the Philippines community residing in Sydney, MoneyGram held a Bowling Night, on Friday 28 September 2012, as a thank you to the affiliates of the Philippines Community Council of NSW (PCC NSW) for their continuing support for MoneyGram. Over 40 people were invited and attended the MoneyGram hosted bowling night. This provided the perfect opportunity for MoneyGram staff and the PCC NSW affiliates to let their hair down and have fun together. During the course of the night six teams battled it out to gain the coveted title for the most strikes. 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Money- Gram’s presence was felt with extensive branding throughout the event, with a stall to promote the safety and convenience of sending money home at a low flat fee of AUD$8 with MoneyGram money transfers. The Fiesta Kultura event is in aide of embracing the Filipino culture through ongoing traditional performances, singing as well as the much anticipated annual Beauty Pageant contest. Over 20,000 attended the event with the sunshine not disappointing the crowds. Families, young and the old turned out to enjoy the entertainment and wide variety of delicious traditional Filipino cuisine on offer. According to Manny Castillo, President of Fiesta Kultura organiser, PASC Inc. the “event once again was a valuable contribution to the Filipino community to Australia”. Overall it was a successful event for MoneyGram to participate. Providing the perfect opportunity for increasing awareness of the MoneyGram brand. 32 Halloween dancing The Pilipino Elderly Association South East Region celebrated Halloween with an all-night disco and ballroom dancing held 27 October 2012 at Clarinda Community Centre. Att e n d e e s came in scary costumes and danced their "thriller" moves. Family reunion The children of the late Judge Manuel Argel and the late LRA Deputy Commissioner Paz Lahoz Argel of Vigan City, held their reunion in Sydney from 29 September to 7 October 2012. It was attended by Pacifico (Chicoy), Imelda, Manuel Jr (Noli) and Rosario (Rochie) , their partners and children PJ Argel, Raiza Argel and Victor Guevara. Photos show relatives and friends at the dinner dance party celebrating Rochie’s her 60th Birthday on 5th October 3012 held at Mandalay Function Centre, Lane Cove. Ms Wilfreda Alcausin Yap of Melbourne attended the party. www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 33 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au Drifting to the world of Gone Girl Raine Cabral During the past few months, we have been bombarded with rave reviews of ’50 shades...’ and no, before you throw down this paper in disgust for my lack of originality. This article is not about ‘50’ and its risqué content. No, my impetus to share my thoughts with you stems from a book I literally could not put down. I have been reading fiction since age 11. My mum could attest to vigilantly checking my bedroom light to force to sleep on time, instead of spend my ‘sleeping hours’ reading. If you meet me, I am diminutive at 5 ft, so her efforts have clearly failed. Close to two decades later, give or take a couple of years, I am still reading and writing -Looking for that truly awesome ‘unputdownable’ book. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is such a book. It is part mystery, part crime thriller, part drama, part suspense (you get what I mean). It has graced the NY Times best seller list and has been touted an original. Let me give you my two cents without revealing any spoilers. For the bone d e e p pleasure of reading this b o o k stems f r o m reading it blind. N o t knowing a single t h i n g about it makes the pleasure more gripping and visceral. This novel is not for the faint hearted. It is dark and riveting, an almost atomically precise dissection of the human psyche, of what makes us tick, of what makes a relationship. It looks at using the Johari window to better understand our relationship with self and others and turns it on its head. It is an amazing rollercoaster ride of the subtle and the contrived, of the outlandish and the brilliant. It is told from the two differing viewpoints of the husband and wife, Nick and Amy. Hints are dropped here and there but as a reader, you are never disappointed. 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Tina does not want her name to be associated with Felicity Swinney as she has no business dealings with her anymore in any of her Real Estate transactions. 34 www.philtimes.com.au the philippine times NOVEMBER 2012 Filipina airbrush makeup specialist visits Melbourne you need to meet her in person to appreciate the wonders she does on a person’s face. Kay Rodriguez, Country Manager and Chief Airbrush Makeup Trainer of Airbrush Diva Philipines, recently visited Sydney to attend the International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS). She also visited Melbourne to do private demonstrations of her airbrush makeup and shared some tips on makeup application and skin care. Her international makeup skills caters to any age (children, teenagers, business people or seniors), any skin condition (birthmarks, blisters, scars or wrinkles) and she can do airbrush makeups for any occasion-weddings, birthdays, photo shoots, to re-touching from day makeup until to look good for an evening party. Kay, cousin of Melbourne Filipino accountant Joey Santos, studied airbrush makeup technology at Temptu Pro in New York, Los Angeles and at Westmore Academy in California, USA. She bagged Second Runner up in the Evening Makeup Competition during the 2010 Philippine International Cosmetologist Association and won Most Outstanding in the Progressive Evening Hairstlye and Makeup Category of the 2009 Hair Asia Battle of the Champions. Nonito Donaire, considered to be the next Manny Pacquiao, and wife, Rachel contract Kay as their makeup artist for all their shootings, pictorials and social functions whenever they are in Manila or elsewhere in the Philippines. Donaire was quoted as saying he was happy that Kay was doing his makeup and his skin never experienced a reaction. Airbrush gun is easy to use, according to Kay. In fact, even beginners can use it. “It is also very hygenic because it uses airbrush and not sponge or compact foundation which can transfer facial wart to another person.” While airbrush makeup can hide skin imperfection such as blemishes, wrinkles or uneven skin tones, Kay admits that it cannot hide big bumps on one’s face. “Maybe one needs to consult Vicky Belo,” she said in jest. Kay will be back to Melbourne in February 2013. Those wanting to book for consultations or demonstrations can book now. Ring May on 95586803 to book your spot. For Filipino-Australians wanting to meet K a y w h e n t h e y visit the Philippines, bookings are essential. For m o r e details, v i s i t Kay’s website http://www.kayrodriguez.com. 35 NOVEMBER 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au Circulo Capizeños’ Halloween extravaganza The Circulo Capizeño of Melbourne’s (CCM) Halloween Party and Costume Ball gives more excitement to Filipino-Australians as they get to dress up as ghosts and goblins. The main reason for a huge turnout of people to this spooky night is the dancing and fun all night long. CCM President Terry Apines was happy to see around 400 people came to their “Halloween Party and Costume Ball” last 27 October 2012 a t t h e S e rbian Prthodox Church Hall in Keysborough. The superdressed-upand-colourful Filos and their guests enjoyed several hours of dancing, laughing and eating. 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