Wyoming celebrates Sinulog’s first 10 years in Central Coast

One of the well-known religious celebrations in the Philippines, and one of the grandest annual festivals in Cebu, is the Sinulog.

Sinulog commemorates the arrival of the Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 when he planted a cross…

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Education starts with DO-RE-ME

When one becomes a parent, the first instinct is to protect and provide for your children’s needs. Parents almost automatically start assessing their environment and thinking of ways on how to nurture these kids physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. …

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Chained by Fate

Sorrow consumed me; overwhelmed by the thoughts of my brother leaving us especially our very sick mother. I looked up seeing Ate Trinidad in tears while Ate Saturnina and mother seemed just relieved it’s all over [...]

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Special moments at ‘A Parting at Calamba’

After a number of rehearsals with our Director/Producer/Mentor/friend, Mars Cavestany, we finally got to the recording at the SBS studios on Sunday, November 20. I was with the group which was doing Mars’ radio deconstruction and adaptation of Dr Severino Montano’s original play, A Parting at Calamba. Our part was scheduled to be recorded between 10.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. [...]

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Ang Dalawang Senyora at Si Ms. Vangie Labalan

Rarely indeed when productions fit into their right places so perfectly and smoothly with nary a glitch or drama as they normally do; but the recent recording at SBS radio in St. Leonards of RSRFS (Rizaliana Sesquicentennial Radio Festival Sydney) last Sunday November 20 was a production made in heaven, so to speak [...]

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The Rizaliana Radio Festival rides high

Last November 20, the first of the RSRFS (Rizaliana Sesquicentennial Radio Festival Sydney) two drama and song recording sessions happened with nary a glitch or atypical production lapses – thanks God and to all those who believed in me that it can materialize given the unquestioning faith and genuine support of all and sundry [...]

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Musings of an Accidental Radio Drama Queen (Kuno)

Little did I expect that a ‘routine’ Filpress Radio Cell meeting at the Dooley’s Club in Lidcombe would make me an overnight ‘accidental radio drama queen’ (kuno).

The Radio Cell is comprised of broadcasters and producers of Filipino-Australian community…

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Bagong Sugo sa Australya – Kakaiba

Ang Konsulado sa Sydney ay nag-anyaya sa pamunuan ng mga samahang komunidad at mga taga-balita nuong Sabado, Nobyembre 5 upang ipakilala ang bagong sugo ng Pilipinas sa Australya, ang Kagalang-galangan Belen F. Anota.

Si Ambassador Anota kakaiba sa lahat…

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An Encounter of Another Kind on a Rainy Day

“What is there to do on a rainy and cold day when a sightseeing tour was cancelled?” I asked myself miserably as I conveniently ignored pile of clothes to be ironed, paperwork to be sorted out, furniture to be dusted…

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