By Fred Jover
Several Filipino community leaders based in Metropolitan Melbourne and country Victoria formally called on the new Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo and...
“Filipinos are gifted, talented people. When people know you are Filipino, they assume that you can sing or play musical instruments, every house party...
The Philippines and Australia are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, with celebrations to be held in both Australia and the Philippines.
With the support...
Former Philippine President Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada has tested positive for COVID-19, his son Jinggoy Estrada confirmed in a television interview today.
He said the 83-year-old former...
Many people choose to think positively of others and would instead not see the world as a place of dishonesty and corruption. However, looking at the world through rose-colored glasses may be erroneous since there are circumstances that require...
Historically, pandemics like the one the world is currently contending with have always sparked major changes in affected cities. Cholera and typhoid inspired the introduction of sewage systems, aqueducts, parks and boulevards. Meanwhile, the Spanish flu influenced the development...
Yup, this upo (also known as bottle gourd or calabash) stands out or needs a standing ovation for outgrowing the more common ones we see in the market, or even from other home gardens.
This glorious upo belongs to...
In spite of the havoc that this pandemic brings into this world, there are lots of things that COVID-19 made me realise, especially learning what is important during the time of isolation.
It completely changed my perspective on life. I...
With aged care investment on the rise, more senior-focused technology available than ever and the Australian Government’s commitment of $1.6 billion in aged-care funding, the industry is looking to begin the early stages of a major overhaul in 2021.
As...
Here we go, 2021 has just begun and we are optimistic and want to make most of the opportunities we will face this year. Last year was an eye opener, and taught many of us an important lesson. One...
Racism in the beauty industry or anywhere else is wrong, yet it's so hard to address. Australia's beauty pageants have had run-ins with racism in the past. Things seem to be moving in the right direction, but it hasn't...
After 111 days of lockdown, Melbourne Premier Daniel Andrews finally and significantly eased COVID-19 restrictions that included social isolation from family and friends, even a curfew from 8pm to 5am in the morning, causing terrible fear and sadness among...
By Neil Daculan
I find solace in the thought that, however busy I am during the Advent season, there is something I am doing that is right and noble. Balancing family life and my diaconate ministry is not that a...
Since this year we all got to spend more time indoors, the time spent in our kitchens increased as well. And because a nice environment can lift up our mood and make our days brighter, here are 5 ways...