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Munting Nayon News Magazine(MN) is an online magazine that is home to interesting and informative news, views and stories from our Filipino compatriots all over the world.

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Last Update: Wed Jun 19 2013

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APCO & APA in New South Wales, Australia Joined in the Celebration of 115 Years of Philippine Independence

By: Noemi Ognilla

NSW-Australia

Wed 19th June 2013

Filipinos in many parts of the world collaborated in joining the Philippines in many different ways in the celebration of the Philippine Independence our heroes and ancestors fought, died and sacrificed for against the Spanish and ended colonization for almost 400 years.

The celebration this year marks the 115 years of independence from Spain and was celebrated by Filipinos who never forget where they came from and whose love of our old country the Philippines still steadfast in their hearts and souls.

APCO FREEDOM BALL’13

The Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations, Inc. (APCO) in its fourth year of collaboration organized another Freedom Ball 2013 with the theme “ Share the Benefits of Freedom” on Monday, 10 of June at the Renaissance Events Centre, Lidcombe, NSW.

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115^TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN BERLIN, los angeles, sydney, mexico, riyadh AND kuwait

Department of Foreign Affairs

Tue 18th June 2013

Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosts Vin d’ Honneur to commemorate Philippine Independence DAY

14 June 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosted a Vin d’ Honneur on the occasion of the 115^th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Deutsche Bank in Berlin on June 11.

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APCO’s 2013 Freedom Ball was a BIG Success!

By - Richard J Ford

Wed 19th June 2013

It is true to say that if you come along to an event you either enjoy it or not, well the comments we received regarding the APCO Inc Freedom Ball held on the 10th of June was one of praise and gladness for having been invited to an event that was successful in their eyes. The event was...

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Memorial pays tribute to author Norma Miraflor

By Evelyn A. Opilas

Wed 19th June 2013

Friends, colleagues and former students gathered for a memorial in Makati recently, paying tribute to the wit, passion and delightful quirks of the late writer, author and mentor Norma O. Miraflor who wrote ‘30’ in Sydney 2 May.

Ms Miraflor, 69, succumbed to breast cancer at Mona Vale Hospital in Sydney’s northern suburbs, leaving behind her...

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Camarines Norte High School-Philippines Alumni to Hold First Global Grand Reunion in Las Vegas, USA

By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT

Ontario-Canada

Mon 17th June 2013

Determined alumni of Camarines Norte High School in Daet, Camarines Norte, Bicol Region will converge and meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA during its First CNHS Alumni Global Grand Reunion on September 16- 18, 2013. The event is scheduled to happen at The Orleans Hotel & Casino, 4500 West Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, with over 250 graduates and guests expected to join and...

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THE POWER OF DANCE INSIDE A CEBU PRISON CELL

by Pablo A. Tariman

Manila

Mon 17th June 2013

There is a highly imaginative mind behind the makers of “Dance of the Steel Bars” now fighting for survival in the ongoing box office race dominated by “Man of Steel” in the cinemas of Metro Manila.

The initial come-on is the dancing inmates of the Cebu Rehabilitation Center which hit YouTube some years back and had...

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The Visayan Dance Group of VAA Inc-Liverpool

By Richard J. Ford (PRO-VAA Inc)

Liverpool-NSW-Australia

Mon 17th June 2013

From Flores de Mayo to FILCOS Fiesta of Sacred Heart of Jesus, the popularity of the Visayan Dance Group has grown stronger.

The Visayan Dance Group of VAA Inc. a founding affiliate member of APCO Inc. a peak...

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PIE IN THE SKY

by Jorge D. Lomboy

Mon 17th June 2013

It is difficult to say what is impossible for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. Hope, like faith, is nothing if it is not courageous, it is nothing if it is...

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175 Years of Catholic Life in Illawarra, NSW, Australia

By: Noemi Ognilla

Sat 15th June 2013

The Catholic Parishes, Wollongong Mission Statement:
“We are a Catholic Community of welcome and hospitality; We are nourished by the Eucharist and Enlivened by the Holy Spirit; We live to bring to fulfillment the mission of God’s Church; To...

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NABA- GTA 2013 Hoop League Bounces in Thrilling and Memorable Finale

By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT

Ontario-Canada

June 14, 2013

Successfully and admirably hosted by North York Pinoy Athletic Association (NYPAA), the 6th Annual North American Basketball Association (NABA)-GTA Basketball League-2013 "whistled to its final time out" on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the popular Downsview Park's Hangar, the HoopDome....

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SOLID DISCIPLINE AND INNATE ARTISTRY MADE CECILE LICAD

by Pablo A. Tariman

Manila

Sat 15th June 2013

Celebrated Filipino pianist Cecile Licad is back in Manila June 29 for a CCP concert with the ABS CBN Philharmonic after an engagement with Nashville Symphony June 21 and then flying to Frankfurt for a recital August 21 right after her latest Philippine engagement. ...

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Filipinos top in Chifley, says APSL patron at flag rites

By Evelyn A Opilas

NSW-Australia

Sat 15th June 2013

Filipinos constitute the highest number of residents in Chifley, making the Federal seat practically ‘Filipino town’, says Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic MP, who is also patron of the Australia Philippines Services League (APSL)....

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Messages of President Benigno Aquino and Secretary Albert Del Rosario for the 115th Philippine Independence Day

Department of Foreign Affairs

See independence day message (pdf format)...

FILSAVE is back after long hiatus!

By Marlon B. Vicente

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Considered to be one of the pioneers, FILSAVE (Filipino in Saudi Arabia Volleyball Enthusiast) is...

Apayao Province Generates Hydro Power from its Forest Springs

By Edwin C. Mercurio

When forests all over the country were untouched and vibrant they seem to summon the heavens to pour more needed...

LOBOC CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONVEYS MESSAGE OF PEACE, FRIENDSHIP TO BEIJING

Department of Foreign Affairs

10 June 2013 - In the midst of their differences on maritime domains, the Philippines and China sat together for...

ERIC BACULINAO AT PPCO FORUM

By Dindo Orbeso

Eric Baculinao (left), a Filipino bureau chief of NBC in Beijing, China, is shown in photo exchanging pleasantries...

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The giant Philippine Flag at 115th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Ottawa

By Dindo Orbeso

Ottawa-Canada

Mon 17th June 2013

Photo shows the giant Philippine Flag which was carried by the members of the Philippine community headed by the Filipino-Canadian Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Jr. and Philippine Ambassador to Ottawa His Excellency The Honorable Leslie Gatan during the 115th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2013 at the Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Dindo Orbeso, St. Jamestown News Service)*********...

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FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES 115^TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY

By Manny G. Asuncion

Melbourne, Australia

Fri 14th June 2013

The Filipino community in Victoria, Australia celebrated the 115 Philippine Independence Day on two big occasions. One was an Independence Ball initiated by the Filipino Community Council of Victoria (FCCVI) and two, was a Flag Raising Ceremony which was held at Federation Square organized by the Philippine Victorian Consulate in Melbourne in 12 June 2013. ...

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115^th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS in PARIS, GENEVE, MACAU and TIMOR

Department of Foreign Affairs

Thu 13th June 2013

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN PARIS CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION

13 June 2013- The Philippine Embassy in Paris, led by Ambassador Cristina G. Ortega, hosted a reception on June 10 to celebrate the 115th Proclamation of Philippine Independence....

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Gawad Pasasalamat Sa Mga Natatanging Guro, Ginanap sa Dagami, Leyte

by J. Nava Cruz / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Thu 13th June 2013

Alinsunod sa ‘yearly Philippine activities’ ng Pinoy Sining ‘PS’ (The Filipinos for Arts & Culture), muling nagsagawa ang grupo na bigyang pasasalamat at pagkilalala ang mga matatandang kababayang Filipinos sa Pilipinas kamakailan lamang, kung saan ang naging tampok ay ang pagbibigay Gawad Pasasalamat sa 15 Natatanging Guro sa...

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115^th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN BRUSSELS, NEW YORK, KUALA LUMPUR and BRUNEI

Department of Foreign Affairs

Tue 11th June 2013

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN BRUSSELS HOLDS
“AGAHAN PARA SA KALAYAAN”

11 June 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Brussels brought together 100 leaders and members of Filipino community organizations at the Chancery on Avenue Moliere on June 01 to share in an “Agahan Para sa Kalayaan” event. ...

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