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Beauty
and the
lens
Melbourne-based
singer/songwriter
Czarina, described on
her website as “stylish
and sensual yet ever
so sweet”, was posing
for a photographer
(wearing shorts) for
a magazine article
when members of the
Filipino Camera Club
of Melbourne passed
by. The members then
took shots from various
angles and later on
posted their shots on
the group’s Facebook
page. The photo walk
last 31 March 2012 was
the first major activity
of the new Club and
more photo shoots
and activities are being
planned.
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Part of Philippine Community
Centre in Laverton sold for $1.1M
A small parcel of the sprawling Philippine
community property in Laverton, facing
Armstrong Street, has now been sold for $1.1
million. There was already a contract signing
with the buyer, the R.K. Hospitality Services.
“My fellow members, our dream has finally
now come into reality. We are currently at
the stage of delivering our vision-- Building
a Filipino-Australian community centre in
Victoria. A simple, manageable, feasible and
viable community to be built in 750 square
meters,” said Ross Manuel, Philippine Fiesta
Committee Chairperson, in his Chairman’s
Report at the Annual General Meeting held
at the Philippine Community Centre last 1
April 2012.
Proceeds from the sale will finance the
construction of the Philippine Australian
Community Centre, a long-time dream of
the Filipino community in Victoria. “The
present Management Committee, with the
blessing of its members, will see to it that the
establishment of the community centre will
not entail any mortgage that will burden the
future generations,” Manuel stressed, noting
the Centre will be the biggest and first ever
ownership of Filipino-Australian community
in Victoria.
The Filipino-Australian Community Centre will include community function rooms,
library/resources/exhibits room, training/
seminar/conference room, offices, children’s
area, toilets, kitchen facilities, car park and
outdoor BBQ area.
The foundation of the centre, he said,
will be built on three factors- sense of pride,
sense of ownership and a shining legacy for
the future Filoz generation in Victoria. “This
is a lasting gift that this generation will be
remembered. A gift that will be treasured,
love, cared and hopefully nourished in the
years to come,” he said, acknowledging and
commending the previous Fiesta leaders who
inspired and pioneered the vision of owning
a Community Centre which will cater to the
needs of the Filipinos.
Election of officers
Surprisingly, there were not enough
interest from the members to run as Fiesta
Management Committee members. For the 16
positions open, 16 members were nominated.
The election officers declared the 16 nominated members as winners and later had their
formal oath-taking. They will eventually elect
among themselves who will be the executive
officers for 2012- 2014. Election of officers is
done every two years.
The 16 candidates who won were: Alex
Ordona, Ernie Pagar, Fely Roxas, Liz Honey,
Emmy Du Lake, Jess Narte, Melba Rivera,
Manny Asuncion, Mario Dumrique, Orly
Victueles, Resy Lim, Remy Raquel, Mario
Magbiray, Ross Manuel, Roy Carbungco and
Rene Tamoro.
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Congen Kalong lauds forming
of new business group
Philippine Honorary
Consul General to Victoria
Gigi Kalong has lauded a
group of Filipino entrepreneurs in Victoria for the
formation of the Australian
Council of Multicultural
Entrepreneurs (ACME). “We
at the Consulate will be with
you all the way. The formation of this group is very, very
encouraging. The attendance
here and the various businesses represented is a good
sign. Even the name of the
group is a very good name.
We can have interaction
and can help each other,”
Congen says in her opening
remarks during ACME’s first
general membership meeting at E’Latte Traditional
Greek Cuisine in Brunswick
last 15 March 2012. Congen
also operates Philippine
Tours/Discount Flights, a
travel agency. Around 25
entrepreneurs from different
backgrounds attended the
meeting.
Frank Sabelberg of Sabelberg Morcos Lawyers shares personal experience of cooperative efforts with other business owners present at the
meeting.
Interim Chair Fred Jover,
introduced the Foundation Executive Committee
Members and gave a brief
background about the formation of the group. Walter
Villagonzalo, former Chair of
Filipino Australian Business
Association Inc. (FABAI),
talked about the importance
of a business forum among
Filipino entrepreneurs.
Multicultural mix of
entrepreneurs in Victoria
and even interstate.
From left to right: Jopen Quintero, Director of J & J Express; Philippine Honorary Consul General to Victoria Gigi
Kalong, and Felicity Swinney, Director of International Property and Business Investment Corp.
“We need entrepreneurial
migrants. We need more
entrepreneurs because we
can learn from each
other,” adds the concurrent President of
The Migrant Hub,
a migrant resource
centre serving the
diverse Wyndham
community.
AC M E , w h i c h
will be officially
launched this year,
is open to small
business owners
of any nationality.
The group hopes
to serve as a business network for
its members and
provide a vehicle
for expanding their
market reach.
Those who attended the meeting
said ACME is good
for networking and
sharing of experiences and services.
To those interested to join ACME,
please contact Fred
Jover on 0403 944
479, email afpconnect@gmail.com or
Noel Tolentino on
0488-237-805, email noel@
intelliloansolutions.com.
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editorial
Saving the environment
is not mission impossible
We recently witnessed the annual Earth
Hour campaign for which we switched off
lights for 60 minutes. Earth Hour, which
was started by the World Wildlife Fund for
Nature Sydney Chapter in 2007, is a global
call for everyone to make a contribution
to save Mother Earth from the disastrous
effects of climate change. From Sydney, to
Toronto and soon to another 35 countries in
2008, Earth Hour has now caught on to 147
countries this year.
While we are commemorating Earth Day
on April 22, we pay close attention to the
environmental issue of climate change.
The United Nations Framework for Climate
Change (UNFCC) defines it as “a change
of climate which is attributed directly or
indirectly to human activity that alters
the composition of the global atmosphere
and which is in addition to natural climate
variability observed over comparable time
periods.”
These activities can include driving cars
run on petrol, running industrial factories
to produce goods, using gadgets and appliances run by electricity (not from renewable
sources), among other things. The emissions
of carbon dioxide (among the greenhouse
gases) when found in high concentration in
the atmosphere can cause climate change.
Of all environmental threats, climate
change is most fatal to humankind as it
inflicts harm on the poorest communities,
and exempts no one. Climate change is the
culprit for drastic changes in weather patterns, rise in sea levels, and in endangering
food security and sources of potable water.
Scientists who have studied the earth’s
temperature assert that climate change has
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already begun. That’s the bad news.
The good news though is that hope’s not
lost. We can still make a difference. The
United Nations has imposed on developed
countries drastic actions for nations to curb
further disasters that can be brought about
by climate change. On a smaller scale, we
in our own homes can do our bit to save
the planet.
Families, neighbors, and friends can car
pool, instead of taking several cars out to get
to their destinations. Use public transport.
Or better yet, take a bike. This will
help in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. In our own
homes, choose the more
energy-efficient appliances or light bulbs.
Learn how to read
efficiency ratings
so you can make
wise purchases
that benefit the
environment.
When home appliances or gadgets are not in
use, turn them
off. Most importantly, we should
practice the 3R’sreduce, reuse, and
recycle.
The crux of the
Earth Hour campaign is
embedded on two principles: volunteerism
and lifestyle change. Countries, entities,
individuals who join the Earth Hour do so
voluntarily. It would have been easy to just
turn down the power
world wide, but doing so will defeat
the campaign
of doing the
selfless
act of
sac-
rificing now for the greater good in the
future. One hour is just a starting point for
transforming our day-to-day choices and
ways of living.
In the darkness of one hour, let us recall
how the light shines and awakens the Earth
Warrior within us. Make the habit of going beyond what is required to save
the planet. For every (mis)step
we take against the environment, the dimming
might consequently
end up longer
than one hour.
Dodgy call centre
in the Philippines
Jojie Certeza, Ozpinoy.com
Filipinos abroad have a reputation for
being great workers. It is mainly because we
know how hard life is like in the Philippines.
So we cherish what us Filipino overseas
workers, or immigrants by working hard
and also smart. Some of course will ruin our
Filipino reputation as hard worker and being
honest. That’s just facts of life and
human nature. But for the most
part, we are hard working folks
and are widely recognised and
respected for being that. Thanks
to folks like myself and a lot more
Filipinos out there, who are honest
and work hard to make a living.
These days, though, many companies are cutting costs to save
money or increase profits. As such,
many jobs are being sent off shore.
Away from Australia, Philippines
is one of the countries where call
centre jobs are abundant because
we speak English.
What’s embarrassing though,
is that our Filipino branding at
the moment has been tarnished
because of dodgy call centre
operator. This could be an individual doing this or the whole
company. But most likely, just a
crook individual. I have met one
of those right here in Australia,
when I ventured out on business
that flopped, well before it started.
That was partially my fault too, because I
saw the signs and still went ahead with it.
Lesson learned.
This video (http://www.youtube.com/wa
tch?v=ccMWYG9aL3w&feature=player_),
is segment on a current affair show and it
talked about a Telstra call centre operator
(who is based in Philippines), trying to
make deals with people who have debts by
wiping out their debts, if they are paid in
cash. That is too dodgy and shames us all
who lives abroad! Watch the video.
Editor’s Note: Excerpted from Jojo Certeza’s site www.
ozpinoy.com. Certeza is based in Sydney.
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The Puzon family from
Melbourne, Australia
Vic Alcuaz
In a recent trip to Australia to attend the Melbourne
Food & Wine Festival 2012 I
met the Puzon family who
own and operate a hip and
trendy Filipino restaurant
called DAHON Gourmet Tea
Lounge (Shop 5, 111 Cecil
Street, South Melbourne
Central). The head of the
family Romeo Puzon hails
from Bataan and his wife Fe
from Cebu. They migrated to
Australia in 1977 when their
eldest Cherry was only 4
years old while their second
child Edward was 3. Upon
arrival in Melbourne, Fe was
7 months on the family way
with their 3rd child Roy.
The early years of the
Puzons in Melbourne is a
wonderful story of a real
family struggle to earn a
good living in this country
they decided to call home.
Every day after school, Romeo and Fe together with
their three siblings would
gather in their family kitchen
and together for a couple
of hours prepare ‘Pinoy’
delicacies like longganiza,
tocino, tinapa, chicharon
and atcharra. On Saturdays
and Sundays the whole
family would hop into their
car with all the goodies in
the trunk and do the rounds
of Filipino homes knocking
on their doors announcing
“bili po kayo ng longanisa,
tocino, tinapa at chicharon,
masarap na, mura pa”!
They would take every
opportunity to join Filipino fiestas and festivals all
around Australia. Edward
Puzon, the brother playing the role of restaurant
manager, remembers fondly
how he would get so tired at
the end of the day because
of never ending orders of
halo-halo, therefore never
ending ‘kaskas ng yelo’. It
was through the family industriousness that all 3 kids
were able to finish schooling
and eventually start their
own careers.
In 2007 the family decided
to buy a franchise of one of
Australia’s popular Portuguese food chains Nando’s.
They closed down this restaurant in 2011 and instead
set up Dahon which opened
in August last year. Cherry
Puzon Moore, the eldest who
is in charge of all the buying
requirements for Dahon, says
majority of their clientele is
the Filipino community and
their Australian families
and friends, although they
are seriously encouraging
more Austarlians as well as
other nationalities to try and
hopefully like Filipino food.
They intend to continually
study the Melbourne market
and introduce new items to
their current menu to keep
their loyal customers coming
back.
D a h o n G o u r m e t Te a
Lounge menu is a smart
fusion of honest to goodness Filipino comfort food
In the kitchen or serving their
customers. The Puzon children,
Edward (left), Cherrie Moore
(second from right) and Roy (right)
with parents Fe and Romeo.
presented western style with
a wide variety of tea blends
including their own version of gourmet teas. Their
menu includes pancit bihon,
canton & palabok, lumpia,
pork tocino, chicken adobo,
chicken inasal and pinakbet. Their dessert choices
include halo-halo, mais con
hielo and turon.
I asked Roy, the youngest
who was born and raised
in Australia if there was
anything Filipino in him.
Without any hesitation Roy
returns my question with
another question in perfect
Australian English — “is
calling Ate Cherry and Kuya
Edward Filipino enough for
you, Kuya Vic?” I was dumb
founded for a while there!
The Puzon family loves the
Philippines very much and
try their very best to live
by their ‘Pinoy’ values and
visit the country as often as
possible.
It was a wonderful afternoon over nice watermelon
tea and delicious bibingka
at Dahon. Sharing the afternoon were executives and
students from the Center for
Culinary Arts (CCA) headed
by Badgie Trinidad, CEO,
Anne Palmares, Public Relations Manager and Jonathan
Bautista, Executive Chef
and a culinary graduate
of CCA. The group was in
the city to participate in
the 20th anniversary of the
Melbourne Food & Wine
Festival, a visit and cooking
demonstration in their partner school William Angliss
Institute as well as the hosting of the first ever Filipino
Barbie that was successfully
held at the Northcote Social Club, where CCA’S top
chef Melissa Sison and her
team cooked up a wonderful ‘Pinoy’ lunch which
included two ‘ lechons’, for
our kabayans down under.
Edward concluded the
interview telling me that
the family is committed to
contribute in the best way
to promoting Filipino food
in this city known for a citi-
zenry who enjoy eating out
from breakfast to dinner!’
(Vic Alcuaz is a Hospitality Headhunter, Trainer &
Consultant. He is President
of AHRM - Association of
Human Resources Managers
in the Hospitality Industry.
You may email him at va@
vicalcuaz.com or visit his
website at www.vicalcuaz.
com.
Editor ’s Note: Published in the
Philippine Daily Inquirer on 18 March
2012. Reprinted with permission from
the author.
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Random
Thoughts
Reby Gaw
Saved by the aloe vera
I recently went to Bataan
in Northern Luzon to visit
a school in the area. Part of
our itinerary was swimming
in a nearby beach, a private
property where only a few
visitors are allowed. On
that day, the beach was
simply awesome. The tide
was still low; the water was
crisp clear.
In preparation for my day
out in the sea and under the
beating of the sun, I put on
some sunblock to protect
myself. My blooper though
was to neglect applying
some on my back. So after
more than an hour out there,
I found hours later that my
back was burnt to a crimson
red. How did I find out? I
could barely lie down on
my back!
Ivabelle art awards
2012 now on
Ivabelle Bernabe, a
Filipino-Australian artist
who has established her
niche in the art world has
created an event that inspires the art community of
Dipolog City, Philippines.
She has organised a Biannual Art Competition
which promotes international exposure.
The second IVABELLE
AWARDS 2012 will be on
Sunday 13 th May. There
are 5 categories in the competition: 1) Best Mother
and Child Painting; 2) Best
Contemporary Painting for
Professional and Amateur;
3) Best Indigenous Art
Painting; 4) Best Philippine
Landscape Painting; and 5)
Encouragement Awards for
young artists.
“I committed to the group
to run this project every
other year. My objective is
to give the Filipino artist in
the Philippines some inspiration and encouragement to
use their full potential and
to open up opportunities
for them that
will eventuate
market for
their artwork.”
Ivabelle said.
She added
“To date, I am
successful in
inviting key
people from
neighbouring cities
and from
Au s t r a l i a
to join me
in Dipolog
for the
Awards
Night. I
believe
that the door of opportunity
is starting to budge.”
This event is in collaboration with the Ta Glibon ini
Lady Art Collective, the Local Government and Dipolog
Tourism.
Ivabelle
Bernabe
I researched over the Net
how to ease this discomfort
the most natural way possible. First, I found that
I could use a soaked tea
bag in cold water to cool
the burned areas. Then
something came up in the
search about aloe vera. The
plants growing in heaps in
our garden, which I used to
ignore, would turn out to be
my saving grace.
I cut up one long strand
and sliced it in half. Inside the thick “leaf ” is a
gelatinous white sticky
substance. The moment
the aloe vera touched the
burned areas, I felt soothed
and the sharp pains eased a
bit. Aloe vera gave me that
“cooling” sensation and
that “healing” sort of feeling
much like the closing up of
a wound. My skin started to
peel in a few days.
Our household has since
found many uses for this
plant. We also use it for our
hair to give it more volume.
Our house “manang” also
told us it’s good for dandruff treatment. We also
use it for wounds to stop
bleeding, and to heal them
completely. Since they
grow in droves, we have
also managed to share with
our neighbour, and even
with our mom’s hair stylist
who would have clients
requesting for a treatment to
rejuvenate their locks.
Aloe vera is just among
the many plants with many
healing or wellness properties. I remember during my
childhood when my mom
would boil tea leaves or
coriander seeds (kolantro)
to be used as sponge bath
to ease the itching when
I had measles. My mom
recommended my sister to
boil pito pito (or concoction
of seven herbal leaves) to be
used for her first bath after
childbirth.
When dengue strikes
during the rainy days, the
tawa-tawa plant becomes
in season again. For now,
we have no cure for dengue,
but many have attested to
the tawa tawa as nature’s
medicine for it. And we
have a lot more leaves and
seeds to boil and oils to
extract to cure many natural
illnesses.
Nature has provided us
with the herbal means to
ensure our good health, a
means to nurture our wellbeing. Be kind to Mother
Earth so we can continue
to harvest the best it has
to offer.
For comments or feedback, email
reby.gaw@gmail.com.
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A Queer Life
Ryan Perdio
Commercials, movies
and relationships
We are a product of the
times.
In this day and age of 24/7
consumerism and materialism, round-the-clock communication and constant
access, we have become a
society much too used to
knowing that what we want
and when we want it is
usually but a click away. Instant gratification delivered
straight to the door.
And this modern day
affliction seems to have
manifested itself in surprising ways.
Pete Burns commented
that “gay relationships are
a commercial break, not a
whole movie.”
T h e b i s ex u a l , c r o s s dressing Dead Or Alive
singer remarked that when
it comes to gay men and their
capacity to have any form of
long-lasting and meaningful
Keep Stir-frying!
Asther Bascuña-Creo
Take it slow and easy
A few people are already
trickling in and settling
in the pews, always in the
same seat they have occupied the previous Sunday.
Some are on their knees,
their Rosary beads in hand;
while others wait quietly
enjoying the songs of the
choir. The parish priest is
bustling about, readying the
altar, stopping to greet the
parishioners, organising his
little brood of sacristans.
From the third row where
we usually take our place,
little Elessar, my one year
old, wriggles out of my arms
and walks around the pews,
near the altar, then towards
the aisle and close to the
elderly couple who recite
the rosary without fail before the Mass starts. Elessar
confidently navigates the
pews with his unbalanced
steps, approaching everyone, looking them close in
the face, and leaving only
once they have greeted and
smiled at him.
I worry that he’s invading their private space.
But I need not; always
the parishioners of this
little church in the heart
of the working class suburb
and migrant community
of St Albans have a ready
smile for him. Not only the
elderly ladies, but also the
men, open their arms out
to him. On one particular
Sunday even the Vietnamese lady who had a fruit
stall near the entrance of
the church greeted him
with open arms and carried
him. Without the English
language skills to talk with
us there is nevertheless a
connection, a communication. An understanding of
meanings and intentions.
There is a sharing of faith.
We are a community. Every week we gather together
and occupy the same space.
Elessar, who has attended
Mass in this same church
since he was only a few
weeks old is a familiar face
to the parishioners. They
have observed his growth,
and they have developed a
fondness for this little boy
who likes to greet people.
He has become a part of the
life of the church.
We are a community.
Without needing to express our thoughts and
sentiments we nevertheless
share our experiences, our
intentions as we profess
our faith. We gather on
Sundays, not with the
arrogant belief that we
are better than those who
choose not to share this
weekly tradition, but in the
knowledge that we are accepted in our imperfection
and in our brokenness. We
relationships, we are a lot to
be criticised.
“The relationships I’m
aware of...,” he went on, “it’s
as though there’s some kind
of emotional inadequacy or
narcissism, where they feel
emotionally inadequate and
need more validation.”
Burns definitely had reasons to be resentful when
he shared this observation,
having recently split at the
time with his husband of
10 months due to alleged
infidelity. But forget for a
moment that these bitter
words came from a man
scorned. Is he right? Are gay
men simply too emotionallystunted, too self-serving to
be capable of being faithful
and exclusive? Is the sexual
liberty that gay men enjoy
dooming that very thing that
they so desperately want?
There seems to be a generally held cynicism within the
community at large when it
comes to the integrity and
durability of gay relationships. That old joke that for
every year of a gay relationship equals seven of those
of a straight one is one that
gets plenty of mileage. Why
is it that some gay men out
there hoping for an Affair To
Remember are getting the
promotional trailer instead?
Are gay men all afflicted
with a debilitating short
attention span quicker than
a New York minute?
I only have to look at my
friend and his partner to
think otherwise.
“The reason why most
relationships don’t work –
gay or straight – is because
the people involved in it
don’t want to make it work,”
Jon explained. “If we gays,
no, correction – if we men
tried keeping it in our pants
and only for our partners,
then relationships might
just work.”
Jon and Mark should
know. Meeting in their early
twenties, the two have been
together for close to ten
years. Both are Filipino.
What began as a sort of teen-
age love affair has developed
into something mature and
nurturing and one that’s still
going strong.
“Ours may be an exceptional relationship, but it
isn’t rare,” Mark continues,
“we have plenty of friends,
Pinoy and others, who are
the same. Our relationships
still need the same things
now that it did before: trust
and respect – and plenty of
patience.”
So sure, there may be the
bit part players out there
who are making short stints
in the relationship reel, but
there are also the enduring
stars, like Jon and Mark, who
are proving that gay relationships can last longer than a
flick of Titanic proportions.
After all, it’s not in the
length of the movie that
ultimately dictates its success; it’s in the strength of
the characters and the parts
that they play.
Well, just don’t ask Pete.
need not speak the same
language nor share the
same background, and yet
we understand that each of
our own individual journey
is part of the shared journey
of people not unlike us.
We are a community.
Over time from our presence in those same pews
that we occupy each week,
we develop and deepen
relationships. We derive
strength in our faith journey in the knowledge that
there are people like us
who falter and yet surge
on. We discover similar
themes running through
each of our lives. We discover that there are more
similarities than there are
differences between us and
the other person. We realise
that the whole of mankind
is really more compact
than we think, and that
we can perhaps achieve
unity starting within our
communities.
Our church community in
this working class community of St Albans is full of
broken people, people who
have come from other lands,
people striving for belongingness, people yearning
for home, people who are
weary, each with their own
story to tell. We find strength
not through singular prayer,
but by gathering together in
communal faith.
For comments or feedback, email
r.perdio@yahoo.com.
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asthercreo@yahoo.com.
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MoneyGram global campaign
features Robin Padilla
At a news conference
in Manila held recently,
MoneyGram International
(NYSE: MGI), a leading global money transfer company,
introduced its first global
marketing campaign specifically designed to reach the
more than 90 million Filipinos living around the world
– “Moneygrado sa MoneyGram” – which features
popular Filipino TV and
film celebrity Robin Padilla.
In the Tagalog language, the
official language of the Philippines, “Moneygrado TM ”
is linguistically similar to
“manigurado,” which means
“to make sure” – delivering
a message of certainty, security and convenience in the
new branding, “Moneygrado
sa MoneyGram,” or “Money
For Sure.”
According to Juan Agualimpia, chief marketing
officer of MoneyGram, the
new Moneygrado branding
represents MoneyGram’s
commitment to getting
closer to its customers in
regions around the world,
not only geographically,
but through messages and
initiatives that are culturally
and emotionally relevant.
“Across the Philippines, and
in key markets around the
world, this new campaign
will reinforce to the Filipino
community that MoneyGram
understands the important
role that money transfers
play in helping families stay
connected,” Agualimpia
said. “Along with celebrated
spokesperson Robin Padilla,
we plan to heighten awareness of the safe, reliable,
and convenient services
that MoneyGram offers to
Filipinos – including the
8.3 million Filipinos living
abroad – whether sending or
receiving funds.”
Padilla noted that he
agreed to become a brand
ambassador for MoneyGram
because the company has
provided millions of Filipino
workers with an affordable,
efficient and trusted way
to send essential support
to their loved ones. “I am
enthusiastic about this opportunity to represent MoneyGram and share with my
fellow Filipino workers here
and overseas this trusted
money transfer service,”
he said.
According to the World
Bank, the Philippines is the
fourth largest remittancereceiving country globally,
with remittances contributing 11 percent of the
country’s gross domestic
product (GDP). MoneyGram
currently has more than
9,000 agent locations across
the Philippines, providing
around-the-clock availability
in many pick-up locations.
In addition, the company
recently launched its cashto-account service in the
Philippines, enabling customers to wire cash directly
into the bank accounts of
recipients.
Along with MoneyGram
executives from both the
Philippines and United
States, the news conference
was attended by several of
the company’s agents in
the Philippines, including
Banco de Oro, M. Lhuillier,
Metro Bank, Cebuana Lhuillier, and Peragram.
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From left to right: Robin Padilla, Alex Lim (MoneyGram - Country Manager, Philippines),
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Australia, Philippines ink 2012-2017
Development Cooperation Strategy
The Australian and the
Philippines Governments
recently signed a Statement of Commitment for
the Australia-Philippines
Development Cooperation
Strategy 2012-2017. This
provides a road map for the
two countries’ partnership
to address some of the key
issues in the Philippines
that keep people poor and
vulnerable to poverty.
Australian Agency for
International Development
(AusAID) Deputy Director
General James Batley and
the National Economic and
Development Authority
(NEDA) Deputy Director
General Rolando Tungpalan signed the Statement
of Commitment during the
High-Level Consultations
held at AusAID headquarters in Canberra.
The Statement of Commitment outlines the strategy
for the Australia-Philippines
development cooperation
program over the next six
years (2012–2017). It contains the respective commitments of the Australian
and Philippine governments
that will assist the poor and
vulnerable to take advantage
of the opportunities that can
arise from a more prosperous, stable and resilient
Philippines. The Statement
of Commitment is in line
with the Philippine Development Plan 2011–2016.
“The SoC’s strategic objectives of strengthening
basic services for the poor
and reducing vulnerabilities arising from climate
change and conflict are
supportive of the vision
and consistent with the
objectives, development
priorities and outcomes
of the Plan,” NEDA’s DDG
Tungpalan said.
“This new strategy focuses Australia’s aid program on select key issues
where our assistance can
make a real difference in
improving the lives of the
poor,” AusAID’s DDG Batley
said. “We will work together
with Philippine partners
to address critical gaps in
social services for the poorest Filipinos, particularly
education, and to reduce
their vulnerability to natural
disasters and conflict.”
Australian aid will assist
the Philippine Government
to promote opportunities
for all by improving learning outcomes of school
children in English, math
and science and ensuring
that more children finish
elementary and secondary
education.
“Over the last five years,
Australia has helped over
two million Filipino children access better quality
schooling,” DDG Batley said.
“Under the new strategy, we
will build on these successes to help the Philippines continue improving
learning outcomes as the
government expands the
education cycle through the
‘K to 12’ reforms.”
The Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, Bill
Tweddell, said, “Australia
will also have a strong
focus on strengthening
local governments, recognising that they deliver most
basic services to the poor.
Australian GovernorGeneral to visit Philippines
T he D e p a r t m e n t o f
Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced recently that Her
Excellency Quentin Bryce,
Governor-General of the
Commonwealth of Austra-
lia, will undertake a State
Visit to the Philippines
on April 12 to 13, upon
the invitation of President
Benigno S. Aquino III.
It will be Governor-Gen-
eral Quentin Bryce’s first
visit to the Philippines
as Australia’s GovernorGeneral.
The Governor-General,
a staunch advocate for the
welfare and advancement
of women and children,
h a s t a ke n a p a r t i c u l a r
interest in the status of
women in the Philippines,
recent developments in
health care for Filipino
children, as well as the
Philippines’ poverty alleviation efforts.
While in the Philippines,
the Governor-General will
call on President Aquino.
She will also undertake site
visits of the Conditional
Cash Transfer program of
the Department of Social
Welfare and Development
(DSWD) and the BRACE
(Building the Resilience
and Awareness of Metro
Manila Communities to
Natural Disaster and Climate Change Impacts)
program of the Australian
Agency for International
Aid (AusAID). She will
also visit a local refuge for
women and children.
The Philippines and
Australia have been enjoying a vibrant and dynamic
partnership for 66 years.
(From the official website of the Philippine
D e p a r t m e n t o f Fo r e i g n
Affairs, www.dfa.gov.ph)
Australian assistance will
seek to improve the transparency and accountability
of local governments, with
emphasis on providing
more efficient and effective
basic services, particularly
road infrastructure.”
(Excerpted from the Official
Australian Embassy in the
Philippines website, www.australia.
com.ph)
NEDA Deputy Director General Rolando Tungpalan and AusAID Deputy Director
General James Batley sign the Statement of Commitment for the Australia-Philippines
Development Cooperation Strategy 2012-2017.
Events
APRIL & MAY
April 2012
8th and 9th - 35th National Australia-Filipino Sports Association Easter
Goodwill Sports, (Contact Melbourne Integrated Sports Club Inc,
MISCI c/o Sam Riego Tel: 9311 6082)
9th - Easter Monday Barbeque - PEASER (Contact Pilipino Elderly Assoc
of South East Region ) c/o Fely Roxas 0413 278869)
15th - Vic Filoz Idol Auditions, (Contact Bridge Builders For Australasia
Inc., c/o info@bbfai.org)
21st - Emergency Relief Fund for Philippines Masquerade Ball 2010,
Melrose Reception. (Contact Roy Carbungco on 0411 145 776,
Terry Apines on 0413 844 146 or Elsa Reed on 0403 306 701)
28th - Cruising Function (Contact Bernadette Miranda)
28th Phil-Aus Ballroom Association – Dance Function (Contact Remy
Raquel)
28th - FILAMSS (Filipino And Multicultural Support Society) Function
May 2012
5th - SPAG Function
5th - Movement for Filipino Solidarity Mother’s Day celebration at the
Mechanics Hall 59 Webb Street Narre Warren (Contact Cecille
Wheare on 0418377798, Vilma Egan on 0410067876, or Cora
Novotny on 0400271632)
12th - Ilonggo Association of Vic. Mother’s Day Dinner Dance at Grand
Star Receptions (Contact Neds Sarcepuedes on 0409 430 040)
13th - Flores De Mayo - PEASER (Contact Pilipino Elderly Assoc of South
East Region) c/o Fely Roxas 0413278869)
19th - AVAVI (Australian Visayan Associaton of Victoria Inc.) Miss Teens
Cultural Event
26th - Flores De Mayo - FILAMSS (Filipino And Multicultural Support
Society)
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 wrightm@mgtenv.com.au.
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Multiculturalism good for
Melbourne, good for Victoria
Premier Ted Baillieu
launched Cultural Diversity Week at the Victorian
Multicultural Commission
(VMC) Annual Gala Ball on
Saturday 17 March amongst
1,300 people representing
over 200 culture and language groups.
Mr Baillieu said multiculturalism is what made
Melbourne one of the most
livable cities in the world.
“This is multicultural Melbourne, this is multicultural
Victoria, and I believe this is
the best night of the year,”
Mr Baillieu said.
“Multiculturalism is good
for this city, good for the state
and good for the nation.”
Mr Baillieu acknowledged
Chin Tan the Chairman of
the VMC as well as many of
the attendees such as representatives from the Filipino
community, the Mauritians,
the Turkish community and
the Florina Greek Association.
Movement for Filipino Solidarity joins in
“The Committee and
members of the Movement
for Filipino Solidarity (MFS)
participated in the Cultural
Diversity Week. It was an
excellent opportunity to
meet other members of
various community groups
that has contributed to the
harmonious atmosphere in
Victoria. One of our aim is
to promote solidarity, unity,
cooperation and good working relationships between
individuals, and other multicultural groups in Victoria,
on this night we have met
some wonderful people at
this celebration,” Cecille
Wheare, MFS President told
The Philippine Times.
Mr Baillieu said the Indigenous communities’ care
of this land was crucial to
Australia being a welcoming
place for immigrants.
“I acknowledge Indigenous Australians, whose
love of the land, whose
connection to this place,
has left us with something
we treasure, something we
seek to nurture at every
opportunity,” Mr Baillieu
said.
Mr Baillieu said Victoria
had welcomed communities from all
over the world
“regardless of
hiccups”. “It’s
about coming
t o g e t h e r, i t ’ s
about being together, it’s about
living together
and about dancing together and
that’s what we
are here tonight
to do.”
Minister for
Multicultural
Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras said
that differences
could be harnessed for the
benefit of Team
Victoria. “Look
around us, we
are all different,
look around,
but all these differences can be
harnessed for
Team Victoria,”
M r Ko t s i r a s
said.
Premier Baillieu spent
the night meeting many of
the 1,300 guests gathered at
Premier Ted Baillieu with some
Movement for Filipino Solidarity (MFS)
members Vilma Egan, MFS President
Cecille Wheare, senior citizen Cora
Moreno, Josie Young, Maripas Amores
and Chellsy, and Fe Mercader.
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Teddy to keep ‘em warm
On the 17 th of March
this year, exactly three
months after the devastating flood hit the southern
part of the Philippines,
1,400 children slept beside
a cuddly new friend they
had received earlier that
day. They were each given
a plush teddy bear - the
smallest of extra comforts as
they continue to live in the
harsh environment of ‘tent
cities’ with having lost their
homes to the tragedy. These were organised
by a Sydney-based group
called The Fairy Godmother,
whose aim is to find innova-
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Part of Philippine...
Is Fiesta celebration earning
or not?
PFV Treasurer Resy Lim
presented the financial
report of the Philippine
Fiesta. An unaudited financial statement of the PFV
tive ways to reach out to
underprivileged children
overseas, as well as the
communities behind them.
Headed by Philippine-born
Australian, Regina Benisano, and her high school
best friend, Helen Fremlin,
neither with any ties to this
part of the region, they took
it upon themselves to take
a small idea and make a big
difference.
Both new mums with
young kids, Regina and
Helen thought of displaced
or orphaned children that
really struck a chord with
them. It was at Christmas
as at December 2011 shows
a deficit of $7,471. “The
income from the two-day
Fiesta, including the Beauty
Quest and the Souvenir
Program was good but the
thing is the Philippine Fiesta Community Centre’s
expenses were deducted
from that income which
last year that news of the
flood made international
headlines, and at a time that
Australian families flocked
to buy gifts for loved ones.
It felt uncomfortably stark to
see images of children who
had everything taken away
from them, after having very
little to begin with.
They sourced a teddy bear supplier in China
who was sympathetic to
their intentions and negotiated a bargain price of
$1.30 per bear. Using just
their immediate contacts
of family and friends, they
approached people to give
included the Council rate,
water rate, utility, insurance
and other expenses. We also
added the expenses of the
site development which is
more than $11K and that is
why we registered a loss but
this is as a whole, Philippine
Fiesta of Victoria not just the
Fiesta celebration itself,” she
them $13, the price to fund
10 bears. With an initial goal
of 1000 bears, with Regina
and Helen willing to sponsor half of these between
them, it was the outpouring
of support from those who
believed in them that allowed for the purchase 400
extra bears.
When asked what was next
for The Fairy Godmother,
Regina says that while their
ongoing focus will continue
to be with the collection
of old clothes, shoes and
toys which they send to the
Philippines for distribution
to impoverished communities, it is the purchase of
‘children’s books’ which will
be the highlight towards the
end of this year.
Email thefairygodmothergroup@gmail.com for more
details of this particular
initiative, and any projects
upcoming that you may be
able to support.
explained.
Lim noted that the Filipino
community should realise
that the only source of income of the Philippine Fiesta
of Victoria is the two-day
Fiesta celebration, the Beauty
Quest and the printing of the
Souvenir Program. “If these
are not earning, then we will
not be able to maintain the
community centre at all as
we will not be able to pay the
bills,” she noted.
In recent celebrations,
the profit from the twoday celebration was around
$5,000 due to the expensive
venue, the Royal Melbourne
Showgrounds. The venue
was chosen as a last resort
when the Hobsons Bay City
Council did not grant permit
in the holding of the annual
Fiesta at the Laverton site
due to residents’ complaint
of noise, parking and traffic.
The Philippine Fiesta will
celebrate its 30th anniversary
this November.
Philippine Fiesta of Victoria, Inc
Diez Production in Association with DJC Group
Proudly Presents
Maturate Model of Victoria 2012 Competition
1-19 Thomas Street, Laverton Vic 3028
Balance Sheet
As of December 2011
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash On Hand
Cheque Account
ANZ Term Deposit 1
Petty Cash
Total Cash On Hand
Trade Debtors
Interest Receivable
Accrued Income
Total
Property & Equipment
Land
Land & Property
Buildings & Fixtures at Cost
Accumm Depreciation
Total Land
Equipment
Centre Equipment
Equipment Accum Dep'n
Furniture & Fixtures
Accum Depreciation
Total Equipment
Total Current Assets
Total Assets
$9,255.87
$45,726.27
$33.54
$55,015.68
$15,898.74
$2,387.02
$29,052.60
$47,338.36
$2,500,000.00
$78,272.00
($32,036.00)
$2,546,236.00
$10,470.00
($6,506.00)
$803.00
($802.00)
$3,965.00
$2,652,555.04
$2,652,555.04
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade Creditors
Accrued Expenses
Total
Other Liabilities
Stalls Bond Deposits
Total Other Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
EQUITY
Retained Earnings
Current Year Earnings
Asset Revaluation Reserve
Total Member's Equity
Total Equity
$4,219.40
$17,587.26
$21,806.66
$4,150.00
$4,150.00
$25,956.66
$25,956.66
$2,626,598.38
Date: 26th May 2012
Time: 6 :30 till Midnight
Venue: St. John’s Church
Ticket Price: $45.00 with 3 course meal
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Love across borders
Leandro’s natal day
Filipina bride Ellen
Aguilar travelled from the
Philippines to Australia to
marry Rocco Corrone last
4 March 2012 at the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in
Preston. Reception followed
at Melrose Reception Centre in Tullamarine. Rocco’s
parents Mr. Antonio and
Mrs Francesca Corrone, their
friends and family members
witnessed the event.
Leandro de Groot celebrates his 16th birthday
with family and friends and
Pinoy Church members of
the Philippine International
Christian Church Inc.
Leandro with
his mum,
Arsenia.
Ellen Aguilar
marries the
love of her
life Rocco
Corrone.
The newly weds with the
groom’s family.
Front: Pastor Joel Pinga
and a church member.
Back from left to right:
Eva Day, Liza Varga, Joyce
Manouguian, Arsenia De
Groot and Teng Pinga, wife
of Pastor Joel.
Proper recruitment of nurses seminar
Atty. Imelda Argel (wearing red top, front row, fourth from left) with Prof. Stephanie Short, Convenor, and
the participants of the forum on “Ethical Recruitment of Filipino Nurses,” held in Brisbane, Queensland on 29
February 2012.
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GLIT AND GLAM
Love sealed
Laughter all the way
Jeffrey Otares and his lovely bride
Chanda Tolentino tied the knot recently at St.
Mary's Church of the Sea Catholic Church.
Family and friends witnessed the auspicious
occasion and celebrated with them as well in
the reception held at The Manor on High.
Manila’s top acts in comedy bars Donita Nose, MC, Divine Tetay, Arnel Chika, Super
Tekla and Marlon tickled funny bones during their show “Comedy Down Under Part 2” held
11 March 2012. Produced by Ed and Obeth Guevarra’s EMG Enterprises, the show dished
out laughter to the max all night.
Celebrating life
Father Mon Libot’s
52nd bday.
Photos by Jen Azzopardi
David Pomeranz
to serenade Mums
Pangkat Pinoy choir serenades Father Mon with Father Rowan Luza as guitarist
A concert titled “A Mother’s Day Special with David
Pomeranz” will be held on
12 May at the Collingwood
Townhall. The special
presentation is produced
by Liz Honey Promotions
and Entertainment with
Philippine Tours. Ticket
prices are VIP, $75 (Limited); Gold, $65 (Pre-paid) or
$75 (Door); and Silver, $55
(Pre-paid) or $65 (Door).
For ticket inquiries contact
Chris Centeno on 0413 455
918; Andy Cabrera, 0439
768 225, or Liz Honey, 0412
191 577 or email address
liz@lizhoney.com.
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MIGRATION
17 complete ACFE’s program for nurses
Seventeen overseas
nurses have completed the
Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON) Program
provided by the Australian
Centre of Further Education
(ACFE). The 5th IRON Program Graduation Ceremony
was held last 30 March 2012
at the Connaught Room of
the Grand Hyatt Hotel in
Melbourne.
The IRON Program is for
overseas trained and registered nurses wanting to be
registered and to practice
as a nurse in Australia. It is
required for the registration
of some overseas trained
nurses as Division 1 with the
Nursing Board. The IRON
Program comprises four
weeks of theory and eight
weeks of Clinical Placement.
ACFE is a partner of Regional
Hospitals for the students’
Clinical Placements in Victoria.
Guest speaker Lisa Fitzpatrick, Secretary of Victoria’s
Australian Nursing Federation, congratulated the
students for finishing the
program and wishing they
The graduates of ACFE’s 5th IRON program.
would one day practice as
nurses in Australia. “Nurses
and midwives are the most
special people,” she said,
noting the contribution
nurses do in the health care
system of Australia and in
looking after the health of
their patients.
Hon Robert Smith, Former
A student is being congratulated by ACFE CEO Raul
Hernandez. Looking on are: (left to right) Hon Robert
Smith, Former President of the Legislative Council of
Victoria and Lisa Fitzpatrick, Secretary of Victoria’s
Australian Nursing Federation. At right is Sue Nursey,
ACFE Education Manager.
Lisa Fitzpatrick
Raul Hernandez, ACFE CEO
President of
the Legislative Council
of Victoria,
also witnessed the
graduation.
R a u l
Hernandez,
A C F E ’ s
Company
Executive
Officer, said
that since
ACFE started
majority of
its graduates are now
working as
nurses in
Victoria and
interstate.
He assured
the graduates
that when they eventually
get to practice as nurses they
will like Australia. “When
you become migrants, you
are bringing something to
a country a profession that
people respect. Your profession as a nurse is respected
here in Australia. What you
have done is an inspiration,”
he added.
The graduates are: Majorie
Tana Canillas, Cedric Mikhail
Dumaup, Jeffrey Prado Ferrer,
Daris Jose, Nisha Ann Kurian, Seeja Mary Kurvuvilla,
M.A. Karina Latuga, Arya
Miriam Michael, Vanessa
P.A. Vincent Paul, Ester Sia
Pelayo, Zaklina Petrovic, Iris
Dane Zamora Ribo, Clarice
Salgado, Vibin Thomas,
Milu Tom, Vincent Villondo
and Golda Zacharias.
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Migration
News
Estelle McNally
Changes in employer
sponsored visa
On 9 March 2012, Chris
Bowen, the Minister for
Immigration and Citizenship, announced significant
changes to the Permanent
Employer Sponsored visa
program. These changes
are scheduled to be implemented on 1 July 2012.
The big winners are skilled
migrants already working
in Australia as they will
find it easier to apply for a
permanent employer sponsored visa under changes
announced by the federal
government. The aim is to
offer permanent residency to
individuals who will make
the greatest contribution to
Australia.
The reforms affect the following visa types: Employer
Nomination Scheme (ENS),
Regional Skilled Migration
Scheme (RSMS) and Labour
Agreement.
Reduction of subclasses
The most significant
change would be reducing
the current 6 subclasses of
Employer Sponsored visas
to 2 subclasses. These will
be the Employer Nomination (Class EN) Employer
Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) and the Regional
Employer Nomination (Class
RN) Regional Sponsored
Migration Scheme (subclass
187). Within these new subclasses, there will be three
eligibility streams: Temporary Residence Transition
Stream (where applicants
have worked with the employer on a 457 visa for the
last two years), Direct Entry
Stream (This stream is for
applicants who are outside
Australia. This stream is
also for applicants who are
in Australia on a visa other
than a 457 visa. Applicants
who are onshore should
hold a substantive visa, or
a bridging visa A, B or C)
and Agreements Stream (for
applicants who are being
sponsored by employers
through a Labour or Regional
Migration Agreement, which
provides a permanent resident option).
New age limit
The maximum age threshold for ENS and RSMS visas
will be increased from less
than 45 to less than 50 years
old. Age exemptions will
apply for gazetted occupations such as Ministers
of Religion or research
scientists and Temporary
Residence Transition Stream
applicants who have been
employed with their sponsor
for the last 4 years and have
a high salary level (currently
A$118,000).
Changes to English requirement
The basic English level
for Direct Entry Stream
applicants will increase
to Competent English (6
minimum in each component of IELTS). The current
level for ENS is 5 minimum
(Vocational), for RSMS it is
functional (4.5 average).
For Temporary Residence
Transition stream applicants,
the English requirement
will be 5 minimum in IELTS
(Vocational) for both ENS
and RSMS visas.
If English testing has been
conducted for the purposes
of obtaining a 457 visa, further English test will not be
necessary at the permanent
resident visa application
stage.
Exemptions for English
language ability will apply for
holders of British, US, Irish,
Canadian and NZ passports;
gazette occupations i.e., Ministers of Religion; Temporary
Residence Transition Stream
applicants who have studied
for five consecutive years at
a secondary level or higher
using English as a medium
of instruction.
New Skills Requirements:
Skills assessments will be
required for ENS applicants
applying through Direct
Entry Stream and RSMS
applicants in trade occupations applying through
Direct Entry stream.
Applicants must demonstrate three years of work
experience in their occupation if applying through ENS
Direct Entry Stream.
RSMS applicants must
show that they have qualifications at the AQF III level
or higher.
Skill and qualification
exemptions for gazetted occupations or high salary
earners (A$250,000).
Employer Training Re-
quirements: ENS employers must meet the training
requirement, either: 1%
of payroll spent on formal
training activities or 2% of
payroll paid to a training
fund. There is no training requirement for RSMS
employers.
Market Salary Rate: ENS
and RSMS employers will
be required to pay their
nominees the market salary
rate. This will apply to the
Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition
streams.
Occupations List: The
occupations list for ENS,
457 and State/Territory
Sponsored Pointed tested
migration will be combined
to form a single list. This
is likely to consist of the
majority of the ANZSCO
occupations at skill levels
1-3, namely: managers,
professionals, associate professionals and trades.
The occupations list for
RSMS will be ANZSCO
occupations at skill levels
1-3.
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 info@
mcnallyimmigration.com for further
inquiries.
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MIGRATION
Migration
Doctor
Felix Carao
457 to PR (Temporary
Residence Transition)
As part of the 2011–12
Budget, the government
announced its intention to
establish a fast tracked and
simplified pathway from
Australia’s principal temporary work visa category,
the subclass 457 visa, to
permanent residence. This
was in recognition of the important economic and social
contribution these skilled
workers make to Australia.
This forms the basis for
the Temporary Residence
Transition stream. This
stream is targeted at subclass
457 visa holders who have
worked for their employer
for the last two years and
the employer wants to offer
them a permanent position
in that occupation immediately preceding their ENS or
RSMS application.
Employers who want
to nominate subclass 457
visa holders who they are
currently sponsoring will
subclass 457 visa.
•The position will continue
to be available to the prospective migrant for at least
two years.
•The terms and conditions
of employment are the
same as any that would
apply to an Australian
citizen.
•The prospective migrant
will be paid the ‘market
rate’. That is, the nominee
will be paid at least as
much as an Australian
employed in the same position in the same location.
•T he employer has met,
or continues to meet, the
subclass 457 training requirement.
Employers applying for
an RSMS Temporary Residence Transition employer
nomination will need to be
actively and lawfully operating in regional Australia.
Visa applicants who are
eligible to apply through this
stream will need to meet key
visa criteria including:
•being less than 50 years
of age, unless they are
exempt
•h ave English language
proficiency of at least five
in each of the four compo-
Migration
Forum
Atty. Imelda Argel
Usual resident or
settled in Australia?
Settled
“Settled” means “lawfully
resident” in Australia for
a “reasonable period”.
“Lawfully resident” includes
periods of lawful temporary
residence. Under DIAC
policy, a “reasonable period”
is generally considered to be
two years at the time of visa
application.
A shorter period that
is at least three months
of lawful residence at the
time of application may
be considered in regard to
an Australian citizen, for
sponsorship purposes, in
circumstances where:
•there are compassionate and
compelling circumstances
or
• having resided overseas for
a lengthy period, the Australian citizen has returned
to Australia and wishes to
sponsor family members,
but may be precluded from
doing so due to the ‘two
year’ requirement.
Usually resident
“Usually resident” is not
defined in the Migration
Act or Regulations. It is
taken to have its common or
dictionary meaning, based on
the individual circumstances
of each case. However, case
law requires consideration
of both physical presence
and intent determining usual
residence.
Under DIAC policy, a
sponsor may be accepted
This general information is not
a substitute for legal advice. It is
important to consult a registered
migration agent to obtain specific
advice regarding the applicant’s
particular circumstances. Contact
Felix Carao (MARN 1069354) on
felix@allskills.com.au.
need to meet the following
criteria:
•The job or position being
nominated for permanent
residence is consistent
with the position the person held while on their
VISA
If you are applying for a visa
which requires a sponsoring
relative, your sponsor must be
either an Australian citizen,
permanent resident or an
eligible New Zealand citizen.
Moreover, the sponsor may
or may not be required to be
‘settled’ or ‘usually resident’
in Australia.
nents of the International
English Language Test
Score (IELTS) test, unless
they are exempt.
These visa applicants
will not need to have their
skills and qualifications
assessed for the permanent
visa because of their prior
employment and continuing
employer sponsorship.
as “usually resident”, in
the absence of contrary
information, if the sponsor
holds a permanent visa and
is residing, has previously
resided in Australia, or has
lawfully entered Australia
and has established links
which are indicative of usual
residence.
Relevant Visa Subclasses
A sponsor for a partner
visa, subclass 309 or 820
is neither required to be
“settled” nor be “usually
resident” in Australia, at the
time of application. See table
for requirements for other
visa subclasses.
This information is of a general nature
and should not be taken as authoritative
legal advice for specific cases. Australia
has a scheme that requires persons
who give immigration assistance to be
registered as migration agent. Contact
Atty. Imelda Argel (MARN 9682957) on
info@iargel.com.au.
REQUIREMENT
103 Parent
Must be settled unless the sponsor is a community organisation
114 Aged Dependent Relative
Must be settled
115 Remaining Relative
Must be settled and usually resident in Australia
116 Carer
Must be settled
117 Orphan Relative
Must be settled
143 Contributory Parent
Must be settled unless the sponsor is a community organisation
173 Contributory Parent
Must be settled unless the sponsor is a community organisation
176 Skilled –Sponsored
Must be usually resident in Australia
475 Skilled – Regional Sponsored
(Provisional)
Must be usually resident in Australia
487 Skilled – Regional Sponsored
(Provisional)
Must be usually resident in Australia
804 Aged Parent
Must be settled unless the sponsor is a community organisation
835 Remaining Relative
Must be settled and usually resident
836 Carer
Must be settled and usually resident
837 Orphan Relative
Must be settled and usually resident
838 Aged Dependent Relative
Must be settled and usually resident
864 Contributory Aged Parent
Must be settled unless the sponsor is a community organisation
884 Contributory Aged Parent
(Temporary)
Must be settled unless the sponsor is a community organisation
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 info@iargel.com.au
Immigration articles at www.iargel.com.au
Templates for Migration Agents at
www.migratonprecedents.com.au
Atty. Imelda Argel
B.A.(Hons.), L.L.B. (U.P.), L.L.M. (Syd.)
Solicitor in New South Wales and the High Court of Australia
Attorney at law in New York, USA and the Philippines
Registered Migration Agent No. 9682957
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Making happy smiles
Admit it! You have overcome your childhood fear
of the clown, but still can’t
go beyond your fear of the
dentist. From the time the
tooth doctor pulled out your
first milk tooth, perhaps
fitted your braces, performed
your first root canal, all these
experiences still make visiting the dentist an agonising
one.
Dr. Derman Malapitan,
Principal Dentist of Simple
Dental Solutions (SDS),
knows that fact all too well.
He spent the first three years
of practice as a dentist in
the Philippines, before he
moved to Melbourne to initially work as Dental Nurse/
Receptionist in a private
orthodontic practice. He
attended a bridging program
for overseas trained dentist,
and got certified after completing the Australian Dental
Examination Council for
recognition.
According to Dr. Malapi-
tan, “From the time they step
into the clinic, we make sure
that patients feel comfortable and at ease, especially
for those who are scared and
hesitant to see the dentist.”
To further allay the fear of
customers, Dr. Malapitan
shares that open communication between the dentist and
the customer is encouraged.
Moreover, showing empathy
and making patients feel that
they are not being rushed in
their decision or during treatment means a
lot to them, he
adds.
He is assisted by
wife Fionette
Malapitan,
also his Practice Manager
to oversee the
overall operation of SDS.
She used to
be a Qualified
Dental Technician back
home before
moving to
Melbourne
where she was
employed as
a Dental Ceramist for 8
years special-
ising in Procelain, Crown,
and Bridges.
The SDS Team is composed mostly of Filipino staff,
which might speak for the
quality customer service delivered to patients. Afterall,
Filipino health professionals
are renowned worldwide for
being competent and caring.
But this arrangement was not
planned, but that they just
came with the right skills to
the right clinic. They used to
work with Dr. Malapitan in
his previous practice.
Upon entry to SDS, patients are greeted by Marriane Manaol, the “Power
Frontline” as she is regarded
by her colleagues and
patients. She beams her
happy smile fast enough to
initiate patients in the right
mood. Martha Eustaquio,
the Qualified Dental Nurse,
is the ray of sunshine in the
treatment room, providing
all the necessary assistance
to Dr. Malapitan, and flashes
positive attitude and amazing
helping hand to patients.
Meanwhile, Betty Hyunh,
the Vietnamese Trainee Dental Nurse, is the back-end
helping hand which eases
the work for the dentist and
the dental nurse. She has
blended quite well with
her Filo colleagues and has
embraced our fun-loving
culture.
The Simple Dental Solutions formula for success
is Quality Service plus Excellent Customer Service.
The key, according to Dr.
Malapitan, is listening to
patients’ feedback. In the
area of staffing, he encourages holistic development
as staff will be trained as
dental nurses, and dental
nurses will be trained on
client services.
This brand promise is
their commitment to all
their clients. “The way we
look after our patients are
the same regardless of their
nationality. Everybody is
being treated equally and
professionally, while strictly
enforcing strict confidentiality and privacy.”
Simple Dental Solutions offers
services such as general dentistry,
geriatric and paediatric dentistry,
preventive dentistry, restoration and
filling, among others. Contact SDS
on (03) 8390 0959.
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SPIRITUAL GROUND
St. Albans Church Uniting Church
opening, centenary celebrated
N.Elaine Valenzuela
100 years … who would
miss this once in a lifetime
event … not me … not even
members of the St. Albans
Uniting Church in Australia,
the home of the 1st Filipino
UCA Congregation which
celebrated its centenary year
and the grand opening and
dedication of the new church
Signage
of the
new chu
rch
c o m p l ex
last 25 March 2012.
The people gathered
outside the church as the
bell rang and the Presbytery
Chairperson Jenny Hayes
shared a greeting then Philip
Harmer, architect; Anthony
Bortolotto representing the
builder Behmer and Wright.
Kirsty Bennett, Manager of
Major Projects and Architecture (UCA Synod Victoria
and Tasmania) presented
the key to Clem Valdez, the
Convenor of St. Alban’s
Congregation’s Property De-
Rev. James Murray, Minister
of St. Alban’s UCA
by Filipinos, Liberian and Vietnamese representatives.
The Shalom Choir,
conducted by Nancy
Ramos, is composed
mostly of Filipinos
and a German, sang
with feelings toward
heavenward the songs
The old church building stands
behind the new church complex.
Photos by Marc Juico
Philippine Rondalla
velopment Committee and
dedicated the building for
the worship and service of
God in the community, as
the ribbon was cut by Clem
and Letty Valdez, two elders
of the church.
A worship service followed led by Rev. James
Murray. The Bible Reading
and Prayer of Intercessions
for the world, the nation,
the community, the church
and the future were read
ago when Keilor Plains
consisted of only a railway
station and a Post Office.
The Cosmopolitan Land and
Banking Company acquired
1,000 acres and named this
settlement St. Albans. By
the 1930s there were still
only 125 households and
17 farmers served by eight
“Cornerstone” and “We Are
His Church”. The sermon
was given by the guest
speaker Ms. Isabel Thomas
Dobson pointing out that
the ministry does not stop
at the opening of the new
church … it’s a new start to
minister … everyone has to
do their part to reach out…
under His constant guidance
… through His Holy Spirit
and grace.
It started about 100 years
The Shalom Choir of St. Alban’s UCA
shopkeepers, a mechanic’s
hall and 2 churches (Anglican and Presbyterian).
The St. Albans Uniting
Church was this Presbyterian
Church built on the corner
of Circus East and Elaine
Street in 1912 by the local
community consisting of
farmers and Anglo-Celtic
settlers.
The Filipino Congregation started with five Filipino families worshipping
at Brooklyn UCA in Altona
on 25 February 1992 headed
by a Filipino student pastor,
now, Rev. Bert Dellosa. This
small group named Filipino
Fellowship was encouraged
and supported by Rev. Rex
Fisher of the Uniting Church
Victorian Synod’s Ethnic
Ministry. It increased its
popularity and held service
at Gamon Uniting Church in
Footscray.
On 5 February 1995, upon
encouragement from then
Sarili Lamang” Galvez did the complicated
Maribyrnong
and “Tanging footsteps of “Tinikling” while
Va l l e y U C A
K a y K r i s t o the Sining Lahi which is
Presbytery, the
L a m a n g ” t o composed of couples Candy
Filipino Felt h e t u n e o f and Bener Reyes, Alicia
lowship was
“Magtanim Ay and Gabby Ocampo danced
accepted as a
Di Biro”. Rev. the “Pandanggo Sa Ilaw”
worshipping
J i m M u r r a y wonderfully balancing the
congregation
Philippin
e
led the opening lighted candles in a glass
of the Uniting
Honorary
Consul
Church, thus
Virginia
“Gigi”
the first FiliKalong
pino Uniting
Church of Australia was
born. From 1992 to 1999,
they have moved to at least
six locations in western
suburbs until in 1999 they
were finally settled in St.
Albans and then the Caroline
Springs mission was formed
eight years ago. This mission
was formally accepted by the
UCA as a separate congregation named Caroline Springs
Uniting Church in Australia Children knocking at the door of the new church before
last 4 March 2012.
entering.
The St. Albans UCA has
a strong culture of fellow- prayer. Philippine Honorary
ship but during the past two Consul General to Victoria
years they have welcomed Gigi Kalong welcomed the
20 Vietnamese brothers and Filipino community while
sisters and recently has also the Administrator of Brimwelcomed a few families of bank City Council Meredith
Liberian/African descent. Sussex also welcomed the
The mission continues as Australian community.
A duet was rendered by
they focus on the local area
and the wider migrant ethnic 2009 Fil-Oz Idol Grand Finals Winner Arjan Batislaon
community.
The centennial celebra- and 2011 Fil-Oz Idol Finaltion wouldn’t be complete ist Myka Baculi, they sang
“More Than This World” Ms. Jenny Hayes,
beautifully and Myka did a Presbytery Chairperson
melodious solo rendition of
“I See You Lord”. The Sun- on their hands and heads.
day School Kids composed The “Jotabal” was gracefully
of Zac Galvez, Christian danced by Candy Reyes, AliCamigla, Miko Dumayas and cia Ocampo, Ruth Guiao,
Sandy Batislaon did a lively Shirley Galvez and Jenny
“Salakot” dance number; Jimenez. The Closing Prayer
the Junior Group composed was led by Jenny Hayes,
of Mary Kris
Baluyot, Chairperson-Presbytery of
Port Philip West.
Precious Laysico, Gizelle
Meredith Sussex Calinga and
Administrator of Brimbank
M i k a y l a
City Council
Danque, and
without the cultural ex- t h e S e n i o r
travaganza of Filipinos. The Group comopening music was rendered posed of Claby the Philippine Rondalla rissa Guiao,
Group to the medley of South J a n i n e
African and Caribbean tunes Capuli, Jim- Pandan
g
followed by “Walang Sino boy Jimenez Lahi - C go sa Ilaw Dance
b
andy & B
ener Rey y Sining
Man Ang Nabubuhay Para Sa and Genesis & Gabby
es
Ocampo
Tinikling Dance by Senior Group of Clarissa Guiao
and Jimboy Jimenez
and Alic
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i.e., pandesal, ensaymada, etc.
p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Appointment
advisable. Friendly Service. Friendly
Price.
LITO MANANDIC
HAIR AND MAKE-UP
ARTIST
masarap bakery
and asian
grocery
Contact: Vinia or Baby
178 Churchill Avenue,
Braybrook VIC 3019
Phone (03) 9311 1096
For specialty Filipino bakery products:
Pan de sal/pan de coco/ensaymada/
hopia/ monay and lots more.
Bakeries and
Take-away
Contact: Lito
1 Avondale St, Springvale
Vic 3171 (Side of Tina’s
Phil-Asian Groceries)
Make-up, Waxing, Manicure-pedicure.
MANILA HAIR BY
BUENA
Contact: BUENA
45 A Yarra Street
Geelong Vic 3220
Linucom
Solutions
Australia
Contact: Frank and Chris
Catering Available. Booking Required.
Filipino and European Food. Forty (40) Seats Capacity
Phone (613)9333 6165
Mobile 0415 861 105
Contact: Peter/Carina/Alex
123 Lower Dandenong
RoadMentone Vic 3194
Email: manilahairbybuena@gmail.com
Services: Haircuts,Foils, Re-bonding,
Perm , Hair SPA/Treatments, Colouring, Styling, Hair Extensions, Waxing.
Open Monday - Saturday
Blinds and Curtains
LUXCEL BLINDS
Bank-to-Bank
Money Transfer
Contact: Jenny or Doreen
allsafe xp
Phone: (03) 8390 1121
Fax: (03) 8390 1158
Factory and Showroom
13 Waigani Avenue
Deer Park Vic 3023
Contact: Susan
Phone 1300 365 503
(03) 9689 2855
Fast and secure bank-to-bank or
door-to-door money transfer to the
Philippines.
Coffee Distributor
ORTHEL
ENTERPRISES PTY
LTD
Contact: Lionel C. Orthel
Contact: Jun Zara, Senior
Linux Engineer
P.O. Box 2083 Greenvale,
Vic 3059
Email: sys_admin@linucomsolutions.net
Web: www.linucomsolutions.net
Services: Network security, firewall,
installation, configuration, System
administration, intranet design, web
hosting, email services, Linux installation, etc.
Dentists
Email: lionelortell@yahoo.com.au
Web: www.orthelcoffee.com
“Sole distributor of Santilli Coffee”
Level 4, Suite 1, 2 Collins
St Melbourne 3000
Computer Services
Western Dental
Care Pty. Ltd.
G’S IT COMPUTER
Phone 5 2 2 9 9 7 2 7 REPAIRS
Contact: Gerardo Visperas
Email: info@luxcel.com.au
Web: www.luxcel.com.au
All types of blinds/Roller and Plantation Shutters
Security Doors/Free Measure and
Quotes
Buy Factory Direct and Save
Mobile 0433 655 193
CompTIA A+Certified Professional IT
Technician, Microsoft Certified Professional. Computer expert for all your computer problems. Services: Virus/Spyware
Removal, Hardware Upragrades, Data
Recovery-Internet Security, Build Computer According to your Specification,
All you computer needs.
12/10
AARON’S
COMPUTER
SERVICES
PC Repairs and Upgrades / Hardware
and Software Installations
PC Reformat / Assembly of new computer that suits your budget
+ Bonus Music and Movies for your
PC if you’re interested.
Contact: Aaron on 0433
076 276 for a free
consultation.
“Your local Filipino computer expert”
ALUMINIUM WINDOWS & DOORS
Contact: Dr. Nenita
Evangelista-Lalin
204-206 Station Road Deer
Park VIC 3023
Phone
Fax
Mobile
If you need fillings, tooth extractions, dentures, teeth cleaning, teeth whitening.
DJs &/or Dance
Instructor/
Choreographer
MDIEZ SOUND N
MOTION
Contact: Melvin/Lalaine
Email: panong_gwapo15@yahoo.com
Social ballroom dance instructor/
choreographer/disc jockey
School
Gov’t Accredited Trainer Cert. IV
Contact: Tita Evelyn
Western Suburbs/St. Albans
Phone (03) 9366 0151
Mobile 0430 326 695
SCHOOL
Gov’t Accredited Cert. III & IV
Contact: Rowen Maranan
P.O. Box 1055, Preston VIC
3072
Phone (03) 9449 5779
Mobile 0414 959 224
Electrical
Contractor
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Contact: Armando
Mobile: 0419 597 345
Domestic/Commercial/Industrial
ELECTRICAL &
TELECOMMUNICATION PTY LTD
Contact: Dori
2/12 Linley Street,
Dandenong Vic 3175
Mobile 0430 006 095
Email: mettheprofessional@gmail.com
All types of electrical/domestic works.
Aircondition & Digital TV Antennas
Installation.
Entertainment
Services
Liz Honey
Promotions &
Entertainment
Contact: Liz or Mike
16 Marriot Road, Keilor
Downs Vic 3038
Ph/Fax (03) 9367 7438
Mobile 0412 191 577
Email: info@lizhoney.com
Web: http://www.lizhoney.com
Liz Honey Promotions & Entertainment –
giving opportunities to young people.
ADVERTISE IN
THIS SECTION
Email:
ads@philtimes.
com
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Filipino grocery in Dandenong for sale
BUSINESS FOR SALE
PT 11/10
OPEN:
PT 04/10
Email: cecilia.pham@annecto.org.au
Experienced driving instructor will help
you to get your licence. Automatic
or Manual. Learned by hour or plan.
Serve all suburbs in Western area
and Pascoe Vale, Brunswick, Coburg.
New Car. For more information, please
contact 0411 498 709.
FILIPINO BREAD, CAKES AND PASTRIES
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY: 9:00 AM TO 5:30 PM
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
SUNDAY: 10 AM to 3:00 PM
Tax returns, Tax planning, management consulting, audit
and assurance, and related business needs. Your partner in
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For personal and complete business services, please contact:
Mobile 0411 498 709 MARCIAL
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
(NEAR CORNER OF DUKE STREET AND BALLARAT ROAD)
ABN 49 100 180 747
Electrical &
Telecommunication
BUSINESS FOR SALE
PHONE: (03) 9311 2909 MOBILE: 0421 820 800
EMAIL: papabearbakehouse@yahoo.com.
Chartered Accountant Registered Tax Agent
215-217 Sydney Road,
Coburg Vic 3058
PAPA BEAR BAKEHOUSE
11 MARKET PLACE, BRAYBROOK VIC 3019
JRJ Corporate Advisory
Services Pty Ltd Contact: Cecilia Pham
Email: frank@universalpower.
com.au
Web: www.universalpower.com.au
New Homes / Extensions / Renovations / Service Breakdowns /
Safety Switches / Switchboard
changeovers / Security Cameras and
Home Alarms
Advertise in this section (03) 9369 4324
(FILIPINO BAKERY)
Danber Financial Services
Reg / Aida 0413 199 344
Sharmini 03 9794 8108
Driving School
Phone (03) 9311 5901
Mobile 0414 344 969
BAKERIES
Balikbayan boxes and Padala Regalo.
*Basic tax returns
Driving Schools
R.E.C. 19845
Price: negotiable
Genuine offers only.
If interested, please contact
0414-623-465
Please quote: Philippine
Times ad
Phone (03) 9543 5507
Mobiles 0413 462 389
0400 331 152
Taxation
• Personal Tax Return $85*
• Students 20% discount
• Business Tax Return
• Self Managed Superfunds
• Capital Gain Tax
Sea freight / Air Freight / Money Remittance Services.
Phone 9 7 9 9 7 3 8 6 ABAN ELECTRICS
Mobile 0412 020 834 REC. NO. 15805
0458 464 640 ABN: 5903 4426 553
6 Byron St. Clayton South
Vic 3169
Accounting
• Bookkeeping $30 p/h
• BAS
• Budgeting and Cash flows
Phone 1800 187 980
switev@dodo.com.au
(03) 9361 2166 Email:
ADTAV MEMBER: Australian Driver
(03) 9363 7772 Trainer Association Victoria
(03) 9363 7872
0403 717 820 R.M.M. DRIVING
Five Star
Express
Balikbayan Box
Accounting and Taxation
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall
Vic 3023
Phone (03) 9654 5705 EVS Driving
Door to Door Sea
&/or Air Freight
Services
ACCOUNTING &
TAXATION SERVICES
Loreto Resubal - 0425 751 281
Contact: Alison Proprietor/ Chris –
Manager / Elvie
101 Hudson’s Road
Spotswood Vic 3012
Phone (03) 9547 3239 Phone 1300 322 992 Dr Beth Casama
Services: Hair Colouring,Styling,
Straightening, Perming, Re-bonding, Mobile +61412 906 689 B.S. D.DM (ADEC Certified 1997)
Submit an ar ticle. Email the Editor –
alice@philtimes.com
Email: info@jrj.com.au Website: www.jrj.com.au
Supporting your local Rotary Community and Sports Clubs.
UNIVERSAL POWER
SERVICES
Phone 9 7 4 1 4 4 1 4 Phone 9 3 9 9 5 1 7 2
Phone (03) 9361 2401 Mobile 0425 756 094 Mobile 0402 114 215
Mobile 0433 776 720 Trading Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 Email: jaces101@bigpond.com
Special pandesal, ensaymada, Spanish bread-ube, etc./special longganisa
- tocino/Filipino culinary dishes catering/Asian groceries/delivery
available.
Contact: Efren Callos
10 Berkshire Road,
Sunshine Vic 3020
Computer Systems LBC HARI NG
and Network Security PADALA
JACE’S 101 CAFÉ
Shop 12 / 51 Synnot Street
Werribee Vic 3030
Phone (03) 9585 7002
Mobile 0407 958 442
Spot On Tyres
and Auto
Café Shop
ANGIE’S BEAUTY
JASMINE’S
HOMEMADE BREAD SALON
Contact: Angie
AND CAKES
Contact: Cora or Joyce
19 Chiswick Crescent
Derrimut VIC 3030
 (03) 9369 4324
Email - ads@philtimes.com
Beauty Salons
Mobile 0 4 0 5 5 5 0 0 4 5 JOLLY B’S BAKERY
Ph/Fax 0 3 9 5 1 2 6 2 6 8 & TAKEAWAY
Ph/Fax (03) 9789 9119
Mobile 0438 789 911 Mobile 0404 878 606
E-mail: mbmabag@bigpond.com
Public Accountant and Registered Tax
Agent. Individual, Business & Investment Tax Returns, BAS. We come to
you for your convenience.
Bakeries
21
RARE GREAT
OPPORTUNITY AT
AFFORDABLE PRICE
ASIAN GROCERY IN ALTONA
BIN HIRE
9315 0225 / 0425 864 211
ROX-SAN TRUCK &
TRAILER PL
AND SANROX BIN HIRE
Fantastic Business
Opportunity
Manufacturer of new truck
bodies and trailer.
Bins available different sizes
(pick up Western Suburbs only)
Ph: (03) 8358 5644
Mobile: 0419 306 934/0478 257 888
www.rmjbodies.com.au
Asian/Filipino Groceries – For Sale
No Direct Competition
Easy to Manage, low Rent, easy Parking,
excellent Customer Base – SE Suburbs
Call Now: 0400 705 117
Price neg: “walk-in, walk-out”
classifieds www.philtimes.com.au
Grocery Stores
ALI-MED
SUPERMARKET &
ASIAN GROCERY
Contact: JEN OR RAHUL
440 Sydney Road
Brunswick Vic 3056
Phone (03) 9381 0433
Mobile 0433 666 306
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
Selling Filipino and Asian Products.
Door to Door Cargo and Money Remittance. FREE PARKING AT BACK
AMELIA’s Variety
Store & Asian
Grocery
Contact: Amelia
9/161-163 Railway Avenue,
Laverton VIC 3028
Phone (03) 9369 2393
Fax
(03) 9369 2393
Mobile 0434 980 586
BALLARAT ASIAN
GROCERY
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FILOZZIES GROCER Mabuhay Pinoy
Contact: Mabelle
Asian Groceries
Contact: SHERLITA
Shop 1231B, Howitt
Street Wendouree,
Ballarat Vic 3350
Melly’s Asian
Groceries
Shop 8, 323 Main Road
East, St. Albans
VIC 3021 (behind
Safeway)
Contact: Dhel Boucher
Shop 10, 51 Synnot Street,
Werribee VIC
Contact: Melly
Shop 43, Hampton Park
Shopping Square,
Somerville Road,
Hampton Park VIC 3976
Filipino delicacies, door-to-door sea/
air cargo, money remittance (higher
rates), video rental (Tagalog movies)
(Sea/Air)/Video Rentals-Conversion/
Phone Cards/Flower Arrangements
Money Remittance, Sea cargo Services, Filipino Movies VHS/VCD Hire, VCD
Karaoke Hire/Sales, Phonecards.
BRIMBANK
COMMUNITY
MARKET
Phone (03) 9974 2944
LOCKSMITHS AND
Phone 5 3 3 8 1 2 6 6 Phone: (03) 9356 4522 Mobile 0433 379 395
DOORS
AH (03) 9367 7818 Door-to-door Money Remittance/Parcel Ph/Fax (03) 9799 2565 SECURITY
Mobile 0417 331 756
614 Ballarat Road,Ardeer
Email: sherlita_hart@hotmail.com.au
Selling mixed dry and frozen Asian
goods. Door to door cargo to the
Philippines.
INDAY PILIPINO
ASIAN STORE
BROADMEADOWS
PHIL-ASIAN
GROCERY
Contact: Mrs. Carrie Casimiro
Shop 16, Railway Crescent,
Broadmeadows Vic 3047
Contact: Stella Plotek
Shop 121, Footscray
Market, Hopkins Street
Footscray Vic
MANILA IN
FOOTSCRAY
QUIAPO AUSTRALASIA
PTY LTD
Contact: Vivian
Shop 14, 119 Hopkins St,
Footscray VIC 3011
(Leeds St entrance)
168 Churchill Avenue,
Braybrook Vic 3019
Contact: Lita / Bong
Money Remittance, Sea cargo services,
Filipino movies VHS/VCD Hire, Phonecards, Variety of Phil-Asian goods.
KABSAT VARIETY
STORE
Welars Express Money Remittance /
Door-to-door Cargo / Prepaid Phonecards / DVD Movies for sale.
Remittance / Door-to-Door Cargo
/ Selling Orocon plastic containers
/ Others
ManileÑa Filipino
Asian Grocery
Kids Entertainment
CRAIGIEBURN
ASIAN GROCERY
Angel sa Quiapo
Contact: Karol
Phone 9974 2795
Mobile 0430 387 989 Phone (03) 9798 5389 Phone 9 3 0 2 4 1 9 7
kabsatvarietystore@gmail.
Phone (03) 8339 7439 Email:
Mobile 0419 674 339 Mobile 0420 354 648
com
Email: mabel10@iprimus.com.au
Email: angelquiapo@aol.com.au
Web: www.angelquiapo.com.au
Asian Filipino Grocery/Money Remittance/Phonecards/TFC subscription/
Balikbayan Boxes/Tagalog DVDs/
Frozen-Dry Goods.
ASIAN-OZ
GROCERIES
Contact: Jovita Steven
35 Michel Street,
Shepparton Vic 3630
Phone (03) 5814 3177
Fax
(03) 5814 4962
Mobile 0439 632 949
Contact: Grace or Anne
Shop 6, Craigieburn Plaza,
Craigieburn Road,
Craigieburn VIC 3064
Open 7 days / wide variety of Fil-Asian
products / cheaper prices / quality
service / check us on Facebook
CRAIGIEBURN ASIAN GROCERY
ERLANI ASIAN
GROCERIES
Contact: Ernie or Lani
56 Spring Square, Hallam
Vic 3803
Ph/Fax (03) 9796 4289
Mobile 0478 145 711
Magnolia Ice Cream Outlet/Door to
door money transfer
Air/sea cargo/ Prepaid phonecards/
Filipino movies for hire.
Email: jovita_stevens@yahoo.com
Door-to-door Money Remittance – Sea
Cargo / Video Hire / Phone Cards /
Cosmetics / Aloe Vera Products
ASIAN PACIFIC MINI
MART
Contact: Susan
40/10 Craigieburn Road
Craigieburn VIC 3064
Phone (03) 9308 4286
Asian-South Pacific-Australian frozen
and dry goods/video tapes/phone
cards/door to door cargo, etc.
Contact: Josie Sotelo
Shop 3, 167/179 Shaws
Road
Werribee Vic 3030
Filipino/Asian Products/Whitening
products (glutathione)
Foodwarmers/Gel, Balikbayan Boxes/
Money Remittance
Phonecards/Proper ty agent (Phil)/
European cookware/Health-Beauty
Products
Leny’s Groccery
Contact: Leny Laysa
Shop 15 B, 15-23
Langhorne Street,
Dandenong Vic 3175
Contact: Shirley Rivera
391 Chandler Road,
Keysborough Vic 3173
Email: lolaheart12@yahoo.com
Door-to-door cargo/money remittance/
phonecards/bags/shoes/clothes/wide
range of Asian products.
Masagana
Filipino Asian
Groceries
Contact: Terry or Boy
Shop 4, Boronia Village
Shopping Centre, 159
Boronia Road, Boronia
Vic 3155
Web: www.charmantus.com/kke
Face painting, balloon twisting, temporary tattoos, party games hosting,
clowns, fairies. Competitive price.
Please call for bookings.
AMALIA’S LECHON
CEBU P/L
SPECIALISING IN FILIPINO
AUTHENTIC SPIT ROAST PIG
Contact: ALEX and AMIE
Factory 35, 12-20 James
Phone (03) 9708 5680
Court, Tottenham, VIC
Mobile 0414 623 465 Phone (03) 9762 2123
3012 (Mel Ref. 41A4)
Specialising in large range of Asian/ Mobile 0413 844 146
Phone (03) 9314 0858
Filipino groceries. Door-to-door Cargo. Email: lapines@optusnet.com.au
Open: Monday to Saturday.
Large range of Filipino - Asian goods Mobile 0 4 3 4 1 4 3 1 2 9
and seafoods. Door-to-door Cargo and 0401209540
Money Remittance. Prepaid Phone- The Original and the One and only
Post an event.
cards. Under new management.
LECHON CEBU in MELBOURNE
Proven Delicious….Once tasted
Visit
ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION always wanted!
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Ito lang ang tunay na malasa at totoong
Email: ads@philtimes.com
LECHON CEBU….PIT SENYOR!
Mobile 0413 481 442
or 0 4 3 3 7 5 8 0 0 0
All Locks Opened / Installed / Repaired
/ Rekey & Master Key System / Supply
& Installed of Security Doors
(Registered Migration Agent Number
0635478, 0958805)
Contact: Daniel, Devorah
Suite 5, L4, 167 Queen
Street, Melbourne
Contact: Grace
229 Melville Rd, Brunswick
West VIC 3055
Money Remittance
&/or Freight
Services
allsafe xp
Contact: Susan Rodriguez
Australia-wide
Phone 1300 365 503
(03) 9689 2855
Web: www.allsafeXP.com.au
Dausan
International
Freight
Forwarder
Contact: John or Imelda/
Ramon
28 Narellan Drive, Hampton
Park VIC 3976
Phone (03) 9799 7624
Ph/Fax (03) 9799 4245
Mobile 0404 097 624
Door-to-door Sea Cargo and Money
Remittance Services.
Western Dental Care
Dr. Nenita Evangelista- Lalin
Phone (03) 9386 2948
Mobile 0425 808 108
COMPUTER REPAIRS
Services we offer:
General Dentistry, Cosmetic
Dentistry, Orthodontics
PT 1110
Branches
DIS Dental Surgery
104 East Esplanade
St.Albans VIC
(Melway ref: 13J9)
Phone: (03) 9356 4809
Dentist: Dr. Dalisay Sibal
Laverton Dental Clinic
Shop1- 8 Neville Ave.
Laverton VIC
Phone: (03) 9369 8585
Dentist: Dr. Dalisay Sibal
Good Smile Dental Surgery
204 Heaths Road Hoppers Crossing
Phone: 03-97487688
LBC Money
remittance
Unit 4, 51-53 Westwood
Drive, Ravenhall
Vic 3023
Philippine
consulate (VIC)
Ms Virginia Kalong
Suite 1205, St Kilda
Towers, 1 Queens Road,
Melbourne VIC
Hotline 1800 187 980
Phone (03) 8348 5766 Phone (03) 9863 7885
Mobile 0414 748 427
Web: www.lbcexpress.com
Fax (03) 9863 7884
Philippine Gov’t
Offices
PHILIPPINE
EMBASSY
H.E. Belen Anota,
Ambassador
P.O. Box 3297, Manuka
Canberra ACT 2603
Email: info@philconsulate.com.au
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 (02) 6273 2535 Phone (07) 3252 8215
Fax (02) 6273 3984 Fax
(07) 3252 8240
Email: embaphil@iaccess.com.au
PHILIPPINE
Phone (03) 9600 3114 Consulate (NSW)
Level 1, Philippine Center,
DENTAL SERVICES
FILIMEX ASIAN
STORE AND CAFE
DENTAL PROSTHETIST
KAROLINA’S KIDS
ENTERTAINMENT
Lechon
PT 03/10
Phone (03) 9746 9193
Mobile 0449 781 139
VIC 3022
Contact Tom or Gil
Phone (03) 9689 7237 Phone (03) 9311 0992 Migration Agents
Phone (03) 9689 0188
(03) 9311 4876
Phone (03) 9309 3277 The BIGGEST Filipino Discount Store Fax (03) 9689 3800 Fax
/ Retailer / Importer of Hoju Visa
the Western Suburbs since 1977.
Mobile 0423 224 224 Wholesaler
Mobile 0403 212 970 inUNDER
Philippine
Food
Products / Money Consulting
NEW MANAGEMENT.
Email: amycas_52@yahoo.com.au
Door-to-door Sea Cargo and Money
Remittance /Phone Cards / Video Hire/
Clothes & Bags
Contact: Chona
48 Wilson Road, Melton
South Vic 3338
Locksmiths
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney NSW 2001
Philippine
Consulate (Tas.)
Mr Paul J. Green, Honorary
Consul General
GPO Box 1231 M, Hobart
TAS 7000
Phone (02) 9262 7377 Phone (03) 6230 4000
Fax (03) 6231 1986
Fax
(02) 9262 7355
Mobile 0415 426 400 Phil Dept of
Post an event.
Email: contact@philippineconsulate.
com.au
Web: www.philippineconsulate.com.au
Submit an article
Email alice@philtimes.com
Visit
www.philtimes.com.au
DRIVING SCHOOL
EASTERN MELBOURNE
DRIVING SCHOOL
YOUR LOCAL DRIVING SCHOOL
AT SOUTH EASTERN SUBURBS
BEGINNER, CHANGE OVER, OVERSEAS LICENCE
ALSO A CLEANING CONTRACTOR
CONTACT BEN BOLANO
MOB: 0408 543 554, PH. (03) 9795 1834
EMAIL: eastmelbdriving@optusnet.com.au
PT 03-CONT
22
JOB OPPORTUNITY
If you’re experiencing gum
problems, toothache, sensitive
teeth, needs replacing missing tooth/
teeth, not happy with colour of your teeth, or
needing a dental check up...
Tel. (03) 9361 2166 /(03) 9363 7772
204-206 Station Road Deer Park VIC 3023
ACCEPTING EPC MEDICARE
Wyndham Village Dental
Services offered: General check up •
Cleaning • Filling • Root Canal Treatment •
Extraction Crown and Bridge • Dentures •
Teeth Whitening
Trading hours: Monday to Friday: 9.30
am-6.00 pm; Saturday: 10.00 am-4.00 pm;
Sunday closed
Shop 46 A Wyndham Village Shopping
Centre, 380 Sayers Road, Tarneit, Vic 3029
Ph: (03) 8742 1018 • Fax (03) 8742 1021
DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE
Wanted
live–in housekeeper
to assist an elderly couple. Very
good wages and conditions.
Please call send CV to Morry
Schwartz, level 8, 460 Collins
Street, Melbourne Vic 3000, or
email to morry@panurban.com.
Place CLASSIFIED
ADS here
and get FREE
DENTAL SERVICES
classified ad listing
bellpost dental
in the online edition of
Dr. Maria Marquez-Malanyaon, Dentist
Dr. Deepti Cherukuri, Dentist
PH: (03) 5275 1533
FAX: (03) 5275 1544
Bellpost Shopping Centre
Shop 10, 290-306 Anakie Road
Norlane Vic 3214
The Philippine Times.
For details, email ads@
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april 2012 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au
tourism
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27-33 Wentworth
Avenue, Sydney NSW
2000
Geelong radio
94.7fm - filipino
program
GOD WITH US
INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTIAN
ASSEMBLIES INC.
Geelong, Victoria
Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Contact: Aspie Burns
Contact: Pastor Roger
Phone (02) 9283 0711
Bucao/Pastor Nancy
Fax (02) 9283 0755 Phone (03) 5221 7144
Bucao
Email: ptsydney@ozemail.com.au
Web: www.tourism.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE TRADE
AND INVESTMENT CENTER
Level 1, Philippine Center,
27 Wentworth Avenue,
Sydney NSW 2001
Seaford Community Centre,
Station Street, Seaford
VIC (Mel Ref. 427, C2)
RADYO KABAYAN
Melbourne, 855 Khz AM
Wednesdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm
Contact: Maria Selga,
program convenor
Phone 0408 766 890
Fax (03) 9663 2874
Phone (02) 9283 7300 WOWFM - Sydney
Fax (02) 9283 8011 Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm
Email: dtisydney@one.net.au
Web: www.wr.com.au/bjs/wow.htm
Photographers,
Printers & Graphic
Designers
Real Estate
FILCOM
PUBLISHING P/L
Contact: Ben Respicio
15Enterprise Avenue
Contact: George
Restaurants,
Take-away Shops
and Grocery Stores
Claire’s Food
House
Contact: Claire or Mary
Shop 5/550 Mahoneys Rd,
Campbellfield VIC 3061
Email: ps.roger@hotmail.com
Services every Sunday from 10:00 am
to 12:00 noon. Everyone Welcome.
cuisine, Filipino groceries, money
remittance, door-to-door boxes,
calling cards.
HOPE OF LIFE
COMMUNITY
CHURCH
KABAYAN FILIPINO
RESTAURANT AND
ASIAN GROCERY
Contact: Jocelyn / Ding
5 Willaton Street, St. Albans
VIC 3021
Phone (03) 9310 8366
Shop 6, Victoria Square Cnr
Elaine & Victoria Cres,
St. Albans VIC 3021
IMIGENCE STUDIO
Contact: Mark Sombillo
Hampton Park Vic 3976
Worship Celebration - Youth Group -
REDEEMER
CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
Web: raywhitehamptonpark.com
HARVEST REALTY
Contact: Vincent Djuang
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SPIRITUAL GROUND
Dear Fr. Loi
Fr. Loi Viovicente
Why is it hard to forgive?
Dear Father Loi,
I am not in speaking
terms with my sister-inlaw due to a very deep
emotional pain. She might
feel the same way. I will
not tell the whole story but
what I can proudly say now
is that I am now ready to
make amends. I did some
little steps to talk to her like
saying “Hi” on occasions
when we accidentally see
each other. But she ignores
me and seems not ready to
make peace. I would want
for us just to be civil to
each other. I go to church
on a regular basis and even
pray for her. She does go
to church as well. What
should I do? Will I also
ignore her the next time I
see her?
Name withheld upon request
I would like to use the
words reconciliation and
forgiveness here as synonymous since they are
inter-related, although I do
believe that reconciliation
is the end of forgiveness.
In other words, forgiveness is a necessary process
towards reconciliation.
It takes a lot of effort and
time to forgive, of course,
depending on the gravity of
pain that was inflicted. The
Gospel says that we have
to forgive ‘seventy-seven
times’. “Then Peter came to
Jesus and asked, “Lord, how
many times shall I forgive
my brother when he sins
against me? Up to seven
times?” Jesus answered, “I
tell you, not seven times,
but seventy-seven times”
(Mt. 18: 21-22). The Gospel
is very clever because this
can be interpreted in different ways using simple
mathematical ways or variations. However, this passage
implies that forgiveness
should be part of our day to
day way of life.
As Christians, we are all
invited and expected to
take the first initiative or
step towards forgiveness.
We do need God in order
to fully forgive others, because real and authentic
forgiveness is beyond our
human capacity. It is only
through God’s help that we
can truly forgive others.
Prayer is a vital step
towards forgiveness. In and
through prayer, our feeling
of anger will slowly die out.
Bringing our anger into
prayer and ask God to help
us be free from the slavery
of anger and retaliation, is a
profound step towards healing, grace, forgiveness, and
eventually reconciliation.
We need to be healed and
at peace within ourselves
first, through the grace of
God, before we become
ready to forgive others.
I would like to commend
you for taking the first initiative in making amends
with your sister-in-law.
That is for sure the right attitude of a Christian. I have
to thank you because you
were able to come to your
senses and did the process
of self-forgiveness first.
You are heading towards
the second step which
is not easy at all, i.e., to
constantly and tirelessly
taking the first initiatives
and steps to reconcile with
her whenever chances are
given.
The bottom line is, reconciliation is a two-way
traffic. If your sister-inlaw is not ready to make
amends with you yet, then
let it be and give her time.
But this should not stop
you from taking initiatives.
What you can also do is to
continuously pray for her
that she may one day open
her heart and be willing to
forgive and reconcile.
At the end of the day, if
the person is not willing to
reconcile and refuse to ask
for forgiveness, even God
cannot do anything about
it. And so your challenge
is to pray harder for the gift
of patience, understanding
and forgiveness. Keep praying for your sister-in-law
as well so that she will
come to her senses and
acknowledge her need for
forgiveness and reconciliation.
Found yourself in a dilemma or
you wish to sort an issue that has
been bothering you for some time?
Maybe Father Loi can guide you
with insightful and timely advice.
Send him a note on dearfrloi@
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Becoming better Christians
and Filipinos
Philippine Ambassador
to Australia Belen Anota
was the main guest speaker
during the Lenten Recollection last 24 March 2012
at St. Luke’s Parish Hall in
Lalor. The Recollection was
spearheaded by the Filipino
Chaplaincy of Melbourne
and the Couples for Christ.
Ambassador Anota’s reflection focused on “Lent
and the Filipino Migrant.”
Migration, according to
her, is a phenomenon as old
as the history of civilization. Adam and Eve were
alienated from the grace of
God and banished from the
Garden of Eden. Just like
Adam and Eve, the Filipino
migrants leave their home
country for economic, political or religious reasons.
The Ambassador said
that instead of complaining,
criticising and finding fault
with others, Filipino migrants should help and look
after each other and help
our poor kababayans back
home. The recent Sendong
fundraising event for which
Filipinos in Melbourne
donated more compared
to other states, is a good
example of generosity. She
applauded the help of those
who donated saying that
their generosity might not
be known by the recipients
or they will never meet
in person, but everything
is “recorded”. “God is an
excellent accountant. He
will return the blessings to
you a thousand fold in terms
of graces, peace, happiness,
contentment in your family,” she adds
Her request is for Filipinos
to become better Christians
and better Filipinos. Despite
trials and tribulations, she
said they should think along
these lines, “I may be suffering now but I will overcome
because Christ is in me.”
Her advice to Filipinos is
to keep on praying. “Pray,
pray, pray more. Pray in
solitude. Pray so we get
more of Christ in our life,”
she said.
After her talk, the group
moved inside the church
to hold the Station of the
Cross. The second reflection
was delivered by Sr. Nelia
Llanto, SJBP. A holy Mass
was held afterwards.
Philippine Honorary Consul General to Victoria Gigi
Kalong and Fr. Loi Viovicente
also graced the event.
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to be generous towards fellow Filos and
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SPIRITUAL GROUND
Colours of Life
Dina Mananquil-Delfino
Lollipop Lady reminds me
I am work in progress
It was my first day as
Pastoral Associate at Narre
Warren. I took the bus and
alighted near a school zone.
My mind was on auto-pilot
as I crossed the street, unmindful of the supervisor
(used to be called lollipop
lady). Then I heard a whistle
and an elderly lady running
after me to tell me off.
It was not my intention to
ignore her; I was simply not
used to someone guiding
me!
The whole episode played
on my mind afterwards. At
first my ego was hurt. At
my age, no one should be
telling me what to do. But
there was an inner voice
that urged me to accept my
error, be humble and start
doing the right thing. There
was a battle within for a few
days.
When we decide to walk
with Jesus everyday events
become learning lessons. I
chose the latter and it gave
me peace. I am able to laugh
about it now and use it as an
example of how I am truly a
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once again hold its special
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Mania 2012 on Saturday, 19th
of May 2012 at the Polish
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“Dance-Athon” is a dance
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the Handmaids’ “Work With
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on 7 to 9 September 2012
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work of changing an area of
our life to become a better
person. It will mean suffering and giving up old habits,
often dying to our self. But
if we are serious and apply
ourselves with diligence and
commitment, there will be
joy at the end. The joy will
come from being victorious
over the enemy, both internal
and external.
Being a work in progress,
there is so much for me to
improve on. I chose two
things for Lent. Be a better
listener to people, especially
my Dad. My dad, at 80 has
so many stories to tell, but
at times, he can repeat those
stories a few times. The
second one is to slow down.
I am always in a hurry. My
mind works double time.
Lent would remind me to
Guide me in Your truth and teach me; for
my hope is in You all day long. Psalm 25:5
pace myself.
And there are many more
-being judgemental, being
self-righteous, being authoritative, being a knowit-all, being preachy, being
imprudent, being wasteful
- just stating them makes
me conscious of the amount
of work I still need to get
through!
The Lord constantly reminds us that knowing, loving and serving Him does not
exempt us from consistently
looking into the dark areas of
our life that need changing.
We need to stop denying our
imperfections and to get on
with the job of purification.
As I get closer to God,
I need to work harder at
bearing the right fruit for
Him. But my greatest assurance is the Holy Spirit- who
makes it possible for me to
become a new person- even
in small ways, such as obeying civic laws and honouring
the street supervisor.
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Prices are : $15.00 per Adult
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per child, 5 years old to 12
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Ps Nancy Bucao
The God with Us International Christian Assemblies Inc. (GWUICA)
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a Christian Fellowship, we
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Ausralia.
On Sunday, 18 March
2012 was its second Outreach Worship Service with
Guest Speaker Ps Dick Marcial of the Ambassadors of
Christ Fellowship (GWU
Cranbourne), and wife,
Cely along with Church
members who have shared
their support through attendance and participation
in the program. Ps Roger
and I were overwhelmed
with joy for continuing to
have the support of our Satellite Pastors and members.
With the Mother Church
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we can only do little but,
‘TOGETHER’ we can do
much more. The GWUICA
vision is to see Christianity
expand to four corners of
the world, and we are one
of many Churches that proclaims Good News about
Jesus Christ, the Lord and
Saviour of all mankind.
Jesus said, “Go into all
the world and preach the
gospel to every creature”
Mark 16:15.
Front row from left: Ps Jay Bucao (GWUICA Youth Pastor), Sis Cely and Ps Dick Marcial
(ACF/GWU Cranbourne), Ps Roger (Mother Church, GWU Seaford and Public Officer
of GWUICA) and Ps Nancy Bucao (GWU Rosebud), Sis Helen and Ps Fred Ferrero (GWU
Chelsea). Back rows are members of GWUICA from Mother Church and its Satellites.
Guests danced all night during last year's Dance-a-thon.
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work in progress.
Humbling experiences
help us grow into Christ.
As I write this article we are
moving into Third Sunday
in Lent.
Lent calls for renewal-a
time for particular attention
to an aspect of ourselves
that we would like to see
changed- preferably a change
that would endure. Marilyn
Gustin in her booklet “Choosing Joy for Lent” shares that
our Lenten transformation
should become a series of
changes that finally creates a
new person. Is joy possible
during a sorrowful time
when we commemorate the
passion, suffering and death
of Jesus?
I believe it is. This joy
will come from our desire,
translated into genuine hard
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Gisborne Vic duck farm. Egg
collection, spreadingwoodshavings
etc. Need own reliable transport and
no contact with other poultryand pigs.
Preferably you’ll have farm experience
and be available to work anydays. Egg
processing/preserving position also.
Both casual with view topermanent.
Ph Kate 0425 849 784.
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PROPERTY
Venice comes alive
in McKinley Hill
If life were an ideal and
you can just gallivant across
the world in the flick of an
eye, who would not want to
live in Venice? With its rich
culture and verdant surroundings, this Italian city is
one place you can fall in love
with and fall in love in.
Unfortunately, Venice is
thousands of miles away,
making daily relaxation in a
gondola a remote impossibility. Or is it?
A small chunk of Venice
Megaworld’s latest project in McKinley Hill, Fort
Bonifacio— The Venice
Luxury Residences— brings
to Manila the beautiful
architecture and relaxing
atmosphere that has made
Venice a tourist destination.
Sitting right in the middle
of the community is Venice’s
iconic landmark— the Grand
Canal. This
man-made water channel
comes complete with gondolas that will take you to a
tour of the rows of Venetian
restaurants at the Boardwalk.
On its clear waters, you will
also see the Rialto Bridge
and the St. Mark’s Tower,
both replicas of Venice’s
famed structures.
Shopping haven next door
Even Venice’s reputation
for stunning art finds and
great bargains have found its
way in this charming village.
Whether you want antiques
and murano glass sculptures to enhance your home
interiors or a little black
dress for a cocktail party;
food that will satisfy your
craving for a unique dish
or just a relaxing time with
friends at a coffee shop or bar
while watching band shows
and mime acts, Piazza
Grande’s array of specialty
shops and restaurants is sure
to sate your thirst for fun and
relaxation. The Venice even
has its own theaters where
movies and stage plays are
shown.
A soul’s paradise
Inside its seven residential
towers, you will find an oasis
equipped with 20 amenities
designed to soothe your tired
soul. Forget the stresses of
work and frolic at the pool
with the goddess of beauty,
Venus, or lounge the whole
day under the sun with a
good book in hand. Have
those tense muscles kneaded
and massaged at the spa
and sauna centers or rely
on inner healing as you do
yoga and pilates down at the
meditation gardens. You can
even work
out your frustrations with
some aerobics, weights or
lobs at the gym and tennis
areas.
Even your own unit is paradise in itself with stunning
views of the Italian-inspired
architecture backdropped by
the Makati skyline as well as
all the creature comforts that
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The Venice Luxury Residences provides the perfect backdrop to the Rialto Bridge,
along the Grand Canal.
you can possibly need
inside your home.
“ T h e Ve n i c e i s
the epitome of the
Venetian lifestyle—
the landscape, the
architecture, the great
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And you get all this right
next to the comforts of your
own home. This is one
community that everybody
will fall in love with,” declared Megaworld First Vice
President for International
Marketing Marivic Acosta.
Contact details
Contact person for Melbourne:
1.Jofel Peralta: 0434 299 113
2.Josie Sotelo (Kabsat Variety Store): 0430 387 989
3.Myrna Ysais (Sampaguita Sari Sari Store): 0421 111 774
4.John Aldwin Rodriguez (Community Alliance Real Estate):
0405 101 434
5.Edwin Peralta (Always Pinoy) : 0434 299 113
Contact person for Sydney:
1.Liz Angeles: 0414 759 890 2.Josie Tan: 0414 969 041
3.Maria Conducto: 0413 170 715
Open house schedules
1.Date: April 21, 2012
Venue: The Brook on Sneydes
Address: 215 Sneydes Road, Point Cook, Victoria 3030
Melway Ref: F13
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
2.Date: April 22, 2012
Venue: The Brook on Sneydes
Address: 215 Sneydes Road, Point Cook, Victoria 3030
Melway Ref: F13
Time: 1pm- 6 pm
Each balcony at The Venice gives outstanding views of the
verdant surroundings of McKinley Hill in Fort Bonifacio,
3.Date: April 29, 2012
Venue: Community Alliance Real Estate- CARE
A d d r e s s : C i t y E d g e C e n t e r, 4 2 6 P r i n c e s s H i way Nar re War re n, C or ne r Nar re War re n and
Cranbourne Rd. Victoria
Time: 1pm-6pm
4.Date: May 6, 2012
Venue: Blacktown RSL Club
Address: 2nd Avenue, Blacktown NSW
Time : 3pm onwards
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End of financial year is now
fast approaching
Did you know that the average retiree may experience
at least three sharemarket
crashes in their retirement
phase? What will this do
to your retirement income?
Should you experience
one such downturn in this
time when you had a share
portfolio that would easily
accommodate your financial
needs for 20 years in your
retirement then be halved
to only 10 years! Will your
investment portfolio be able
to sustain those downturns
and continue to give you an
annuity towards your living
expenses?
As the end of the financial
year approaches, there are
many strategies one can approach:
1.You can purchase and settle
an investment property
in your own name before
30th June 2012. (For this
you only have a very small
window of opportunity)
2.Review your industry superannuation accounts on performance and then consider
whether to continue losing
money or take control of
your life and consider your
options of setting up a Self
Managed Superannuation
Fund (SMSF) where you
can maximise your investment portfolio strategy by
purchasing an investment
property and managing
your own superannuation.
Whereby the property’s
rental income and your employer compulsory superannuation contributions will
service the borrowing and
holding costs, this investment will place no burden
of cost to you and or any of
the SMSF members. This
is a wonderful opportunity
for you to take control and
manage your own portfolio
and watch it grow.
3.If you are a self employed
individual then review
your financial position and
seek to minimise your taxation strategy by setting up
your own SMSF and make
concessional and nonconcessional contribution
into the fund (depending
on your financial capacity),
to minimise your taxable
income.
4.Establish your property
investment portfolio, by
using a property which
is approved by the National Rental Affordability
Scheme (NRAS). Properties
approved under the scheme
(Federal & State) Governments provide an incentive
to private investors who
purchase NRAS approved
dwellings. This has the effect of giving investors cash
flow positive investments of
returns exceeding 8%.
What does all of this mean
to us?
It means that today more
than ever the average Australian mum and dad will have
to consider their retirement
plans and strategy, as our
cost of living is increasing
daily, wages are not keeping
up with the cost of living
and our current government
is reviewing daily how it
can take more and more tax
from us to fund extravagant
policies. As reported in “Age”
on December 2011, statistics
show there is also an “exodus
of investors from equities”,
and the simple facts are that
the industry superannuation
funds have shown dismal
returns simply because they
can only invest in the equities
market. The local equities
market has been in decline
since 2007 to the tune of 4.4
per cent every year.
We find as of December
2011 the Australian property
market has bottomed and a
renewed buyer confidence has
emerged with weekly auction
clearance rates now edging
back up to 60% whereby we
believe we have just turned
the corner of the infamous
“J” curve and this is the most
opportunistic time for the
smart property investor to
take advantage of the marketplace.
Furthermore, the majority
of Australians approaching
retirement simply want out
of any form of volatile “asset
class” even if that means
accepting diminished unfranked yields in the term
deposits market. As a result
the Australian term deposits
have swelled by $276 billion
since the peak of July 2007,
from $207 billion to $483
billion.
Should you have any question, on
property investment or property options,
call 0409 952 994 or email albert@
mbic.com.au.
“WHY SUPER IS THE INVESTMENT MEDIUM
OF THE FUTURE”
MBIC can also provide the property that suits your needs
and objectives and can also introduce you to the best
financial institutions through its finance brokerage, and
Financial Planning Associates, to attain the best results at
the most competitive prices.
DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF USING YOUR SUPERANNUATION BALANCE AS DEPOSIT TO BUY PROPERTY
MBIC has an information night on Wednesday 18th April
2012 at 7pm on how to invest though a SMSF; you are most
welcome and you can invite your friends who might also be
interested. Entry is Free and seats are limited.
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