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Fiesta parade highlights 2012 Philippine Fiesta of Victoria (Australia)
Melbourne-Australia
November 28, 2012
 
Melbourne-November 25: More than 40 Filipino-Australian community organizations in Victoria, Australia joined the annual Fiesta parade during the 30th Fiesta Celebration on 25 November 2012 at the Exhibition Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds.
 
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Filipino Communities Council of Australia
FILCCA 12th National Conference -Garcia leads FILCCA
Melbourne-Australia
October 20, 2012
 
Ms Aida Garcia, one of the representatives from South Australia,  was elected as the new president of the Filipino Communities Council of  Australia (FILCCA) in the election held at the 12th FILCCA  National Conference in Perth, Western Australia on 12-14  October 2012.

Ms Garcia was the former  VP  external of FILCCA and the current adviser of the Filipino Settlement Coordinating Council of South Australia Inc. (FSCC)....
 
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Philippine Fiesta of Victoria, Inc (Australia)
A fabulous evening with the Philippine Fiesta Beauty Quest candidates 2012
Melbourne-Australia
Sun 7th October 2012
 
The Philippine Fiesta Beauty Quest Presentation, which was held at the Princes Court Reception at Mulgrave  on 29 September 2012,  was a big success.

More than 400 people attended the event, most of whom were guests, relatives and friends avidly supporting their candidates. ...
 
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Ulan, baha, trapik at iba pa
Ni Manny G. Asuncion
October 1, 2012
Mon 1st October 2012
 
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Ulan, ulan, pantay kawayan…
Bagyo, bagyo, pantay kabayo…

Noong nakaraang Hulyo at Agosto,  nasa Pilipinas ako  at inabot ako ng malalakas na bagyo. Halos ilang linggong singkad ang patak ng ulan. Mabuti na lamang at walang baha sa lugar na aking tinitirahang unit sa Penafrancia, Paco,...
 
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Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc (Australia)
PFVI exhibit features 30 years with the Philippine Fiesta
Melbourne-Australia
September 25, 2012
 
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In observation of  its  30th anniversary, this year’s Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc (PFVI) exhibit will feature  photos of the Philippine fiesta celebrations over the years.

This is in cooperation with individuals and other  Filipino-Australian  community organizations, who  generously give their support by lending their private collections...
 
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The magic of DBMI Parangal
By Manny G. AsuncionMore
 
September 18, 2012  
 
It was a magical evening for people who attended the Parangal, a Dulaang Bayan Melbourne Inc. (DBMI)   25th anniversary celebration on 15 September 2012 held at Luxor Reception Center of ... More
Celebrating the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Inc. 30th Anniversary (1982-2012)
By: Manny G. Asuncion PRO Philippine Fiesta of VictoriaMore
 
September 7, 2012
 
Bukas-Bisig : Welcome to the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria, Australia 2012

This year’s theme of the Philippine Fiesta of Victoria Incorporated (PFVI) highlights the sterling value of Filipino...
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DBMI PARANGAL - an evening of artistry and recognition  
By: Manny G. AsuncionMore
 
September 3, 2012
 
In celebration of its 25 years anniversary, Dulaang Bayan Melbourne Inc. (DBMI) will honor its members and supporters who helped the organization through the years. This celebration, which... More
The Philippine Fiesta of Victoria (Australia) Beauty Quest Candidates 2012
By: Manny G. AsuncionMore
 
August 23, 2012
 
Over the years,  The Philippine Fiesta Beauty Quest has been gracing  the annual Philippine Fiesta of Victoria (PFVI). It has largely assisted to the financial upkeep of the PFVI and... More
Magulo, Maingay at Makulay na Quiapo
Ni Manny G. Asuncion Mga Larawang kuha ni Adrian ProphetMore
 
July 8, 2012
 
Sa tuwing magbabakasyon ako sa Pilipinas, lagi akong pumupunta sa Quiapo para magsimba at pagkatapos at maglakad-lakad sa paligid nito.  Ewan ko ba kung bakit parang may batu-balaning humihigop sa... More
 
Manny G. Asuncion
Victoria, Australia
January 14, 2009
 
 
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Manny G. Asuncion
 

Tungkol sa Sumulat:

Nagsimulang magsulat ng tula at maikling kuwento sa Filipino at Ingles noong labing-tatlong taong gulang lamang. Nag-migrate sa Victoria, Australia noong 1984.

Dating editor ng The Philippines Times sa Melbourne. Kasalukuyang kolumnista ng The Philippine Community Herald (PCH) sa Sydney at Pinoy News sa Melbourne. Isa sa mga tagapagtatag ng Dulaang Bayan Melbourne Incorporated (DBMI) sa Victoria at kasalukuyang artistic director at playwriter nito.

Dating manunulat sa Hilda, Ako Ito Pinky, Babae, Lino Brocka Presents at iba pang TV series sa Pilipinas.

Lisensiyadong Filipino Translator at Interpreter sa Australia at Vice President ng Filipino Community Council sa Victoria.

Ngayon ay Lecturer In Charge ng Filipino Department sa Australian Defense Force.
FILIPINO ADVISERS IN AUSTRALIA SEEK JUSTICE FOR FILIPINO-AUSTRALIAN MURDERED IN THE PHILIPPINES
By Bobby Lastica
NSW-Australia
Wed 22nd May 2013
 
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Members of Australia’s Filipino Ministerial Consultative Committee (FMCC) urge Australian government’s assistance in seeking justice for murdered Adelaide-based Australian national Ceferino Lapuz Jr., who was gunned down on May 5 in the Philippines.

Norma Hennessy, Adelaide-based member of the FMCC and a colleague of the deceased, informed the FMCC that Mr. Lapuz was alleged to be still alive...
 
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SARUNG BANGGI: FROM MUSIC TO FILM
By Pablo A. Tariman
Manila
Wed 22nd May 2013
 
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            Bicol composer Potenciano Gregorio-- who penned the famous Bicol love song, “Sarung Banggi”--  turned  133 years old last May 18 with an Albay  festival carrying the name of his composition.

 But his famous love song has two birth dates: one placed at 1897 when Gregorio was just 17. But in a research made by Bicol historian, Dr. Merito Espinas who...
 
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APSL patron to reaffirm Pinoy effect in Oz
By Evelyn A. Opilas,
NSW-Australia
May 20, 2013
 
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Australia Philippines Services League (APSL) patron Federal
Member for Chifley Ed Husic, MP is set to reiterate the valuable contributions of Filipinos in Australia when he delivers his inspirational talk at this year’s Philippine Independence Day flag raising rites 8...
 
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Filipino Canadian  Teachers Conduct Entrepreneurship and Exemplary Teaching Practices Seminar for Educators
By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT.
Toronto, Canada-
May 18, 2013
 
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The Philippine Teachers Association of Canada ( PTAC), holds its 7th Professional  Development Seminar on May 12, 2013 at St. Clair Forest Hills Loblaws, Toronto. The 7-year old social-professional organization of Ontario- licenced & practicing teachers and former Philippine educators , fittingly...
 
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MorePARANGAL DANCE COMPANY in San Francisco Celebrates 35th Anniversary
By Eric Solano Creative Director Parangal Dance Company

We celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival June 7 – 30 with a series of...
MoreAPCO Gears Up for Freedom Ball 2013
By Amor Ramos

The Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations, Inc, rolls out its finishing touches for the annual Freedom Ball celebration to commemorate...
MoreSECOND GENERATION SWISS-FILIPINOS HOLD WORKSHOP ON PHILIPPINE DANCES
Philippine Embassy-Berne

15 May 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Berne reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Network of...
MoreFIRST EVER AMBASSADOR’S CUP IN BASKETBALL BRINGS TOGETHER BASKETBALL TEAMS FROM COMPANIES IN CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
Philippine Embassy – Wellington, NZ


15 May 2013 - As tIn keeping with the efforts of the Philippine Embassy in Wellington continues to promote closer...
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