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Full-fledged Philippine Consulate General to open in Melbourne in Feb 2020

Upon the pursuit of promoting the rights and welfare of Filipinos in Australia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will be commissioning a full-fledged Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Melbourne — a transition from its appointment of...

Members welcome to ask questions – PFVI

The Philippine Times was invited to an interview with four members of the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc. (PFVI) committee, namely Chairperson Mario Magbiray, 1st Vice President Ross Manuel, 2nd Vice President Manny Asuncion, and Treasurer Nilo...

Former Fiesta officer leads protest vs Fiesta

Long-time Philippine Fiesta officer and member Roy Carbungco rallied fellow Fiesta member and supporters as a ‘crusade’ against the current management of Philippine Fiesta Victoria, Inc. (PFVI) in a bid to question its decision to put the...

Filipino among winners of SBS National Languages Competition

Hana Laan of Victoria (Age 4-7, Filipino) was chosen as one of the five winners of SBS National Languages Competition. The winners were announced by SBS Radio today at an awards ceremony held at SBS in Sydney.

How to organize and kick the junk in your home to the curb

If you've acquired an overwhelming amount of possessions over the decades, learn how to sift through the junk and organize your home. Clutter can be an eyesore, but did you know it can...

Knights honour fellow and new Sydney ConGen H.E. Sir Tago

The Knights of Rizal Eastern Australia Area officially welcomed and honoured the newly-appointed Sydney Consul General Ezzedin H. Tago in a fellowship at Blacktown, New South Wales on the 26th October 2019. The...

PBA legends coming Down Under in November

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legends are returning Down Under for a highly-anticipated Australian basketball tour this November.  The star-studded PBA Legends squad will be composed of legendary superstars from popular ballclubs like Ginebra,...

Plaridel Lodge: A journey of self-discovery and growth

Picture this, an iconic Sarao Jeepney is hurtling up the Hume Highway. It stops frequently as the passengers roadside flag the driver as it moves along the long stretch of the highway. These...

Leadership: What to expect from the old and the new

We live in a community where people elect leaders to govern and act as oversight to matters that involve the populace. At the most ideal scenario, a leader encompasses all the attributes that make a person a...

Pilita, a musical icon to Filipinos and Australians

A musical icon to Filipinos worldwide, as well as Australians in times past, Pilita Corrales is a star like no other. Television viewers in Melbourne between 1959 and 1961 would remember Pilita as one of the biggest...
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Award-winning ‘Quezon’s Game’ now showing in Australia

Critically acclaimed historical film Quezon's Game starring Filipino-Australian Raymond Bagatsing is currently screening in selected theatres in...
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A full-fledged Consulate at your service

At the outset, I should take this opportunity to introduce myself and my office, the Consulate General of the Philippines in Melbourne,...

Project Compassion appeals support from Australians this Lenten season

Caritas Australia on February 23 launched Project Compassion, an annual Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal.

6 basic first aid skills every Australian resident should have in 2020

Only 5% of Australians have some form of first aid training. This places Australia among the lowest first aid-savvy countries in the...

Prevent premature skin ageing with these simple tips

The verdict is in: Aussie women look 10 to 20 years older than women in other parts of the world.