Broadcast Archive 2013
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#042 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 28 December 2013
1) A Canberra family have claimed the Guinness Book World Record for the most amount of Christmas lights for a private house - over half a million. RFCA visited the house on a night before Christmas. The queue to get into the property was close to half a kilometre long winding back towards Parliament House. Some estimates of the total crowd size on this one night were up to 15,000 people. For the entire month estimates of the total visits were from 70,000 to 100,000. Listen to the live interview with some charity workers on the street outside the house who were selling drinks and food to the masses. All stall profits and voluntary entry donations were donated to charity.
2) Giving local government benefits to senior citizens in Paranaque, Philippines. |
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#041 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 21 December 2013
1) SPECIAL RFCA CHRISTMAS INTERVIEW WITH REV. FR. BENIGNO BELTRAN, ON LOCATION IN SMOKEY MOUNTAIN, MANILA: Rev. Fr. Beltran has spent 30 years of his life serving the residents of one of the world's largest garbage dumps in Manila at Smokey Mountain. He is the author of a book titled "Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain". This book was recently launched in Melbourne and Sydney when Fr. Beltran visited Australia. Listen to Fr. Beltran talk to the RFCA audience and learn how Fr. Beltran is a humble, compassionate and amazing man.
2) Merry Christmas in Filipino, and in many different regional Philippine dialects. 3) Christmas songs in Filipino. |
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#040 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 14 December 2013
1) Filipino Christmas food: Pansit guisado and lechon.
2) Filipino winner of a Canberra apartment worth approximately half a million dollars. 3) A Filipino has been shortlisted to be an astronaut with NASA. 4) Unsolicited door knockers anywhere in Australia will be fined if the household displays an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sticker on or near their door requesting no door knocking. |
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#039 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 7 December 2013
1) INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS FILIPINO CHEF BASED IN CHICAGO, USA, VANJO MERANO OF PANLASANG PINOY. RFCA wil broadcast a delicious "Beef Bicol Express" recipe from Panlasang Pinoy. Vanjo Merano's Panlasang Pinoy site is an internet phenomenon, and as previously reported this year had received over 66 million hits. Mr Merano talks about this recipe: "Beef Bicol Express is the beef version of the popular Bicol express dish. The latter uses pork (usually pork belly) as the main ingredient. I got some gorgeous fresh beef chuck..." Mr Merano was interviewed from Chicago by RFCA earlier this year. You can listen to this earlier interview on RFCA's "Interview Archive" page.
2) PAROL BY CANDLELIGHT: 7.00 Sunday evening, 8th December 2013. This great event is organized by the Philippine Australian Association of the ACT and Monaro Region (PAA). Parol means "Christmas Lantern" in Filipino. Participants can join in for an evening of carolling, listening to live music and bidding for special items at Auction. ALL WELCOME. Support the Australian-Filipino community! Proceeds will be donated to support typhoon victims. |
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#038 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 30 November 2013
1) INTERVIEW WITH JAMES (JEM) NATIVIDAD ON LOCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES AFTER VIEWING THE DESTRUCTION AND DESPAIR IN TACLOBAN CITY: Jem is a Filipino-Australian from Canberra. Jem's mother Volet Carolan was previously interviewed by RFCA when she was invited to attend a budget meeting with the then Prime Minister of Australia earlier in 2013. Whilst in the Philippines Jem still works as the entertainment manager for the Transit Bar in Civic, Canberra via the internet. Be sure to listen to Jem's unique and touching story.
2) RFCA INTERVIEW WITH MR IAN BULL, Managing Director and Camille Tagaza, Musical Director of Rondanihan. Rondanihan, a term coined from rondalla and bayanihan, is a group based in the ACT which performs around Australia. It plays Filipino rondalla music. A rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments that are played with a plectrum or pick. It originated in Spain and became most popular in Filipino folk music. Ian, Camille and the Rondanihan team will be performing at the big Pasko Sa Canberra 2013 event in the Philippine Embassy. |
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#037 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 23 November 2013
1) RTVM interview with Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Francis Tolentino. The MMDA has a mandate over traffic, floods, urban renewal, public safety and public health. Chairman Tolentino talks about the current big projects in the Metro Manila area.
2) Filipino inventors donating their inventions to Typhoon Yolanda victims. For example, lights which can be used on the streets and water cleansing devices. 3) Community announcements regarding different Christmas celebrations related to the Typhoon Yolanda appeal. |
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#036 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 16 November 2013
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#035 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 9 November 2013
1) Interview with Dr Emy Liwag, Research Manager at the Research School of Psychology, Australian National University (ANU) specialising in Developmental Psychology. Before migrating to Australia Dr. Liwag was Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at one of the Philippines' top universities, Ateneo de Manila and Executive Director of the Ateneo Wellness Center. Dr Liwag is also the author of 5 books. One of these was published by UNICEF. See website for more details.
2) Super Typhoon Yolanda, known as Haiyan internationally, struck the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. Report provided about the unfolding news. |
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#034 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 2 November 2013
1) RFCA Live Action Interview at ANU Basketball Stadium with Nestor Tampipi, President Filipino Australian Society of Canberra (FASCAN).
2) Radio TV Malacanang (RTVM) interview with Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Virgilio los Reyes. Secretary de los Reyes talks about the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, commonly known as CARP - an agrarian reform law of the Philippines passed in 1988. It is part of the long history of attempts at land reform in the Philippines in an effort to improve social justice. The process as well as the scope and sequence being undertaken is enumerated. |
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#033 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 26 October 2013
1) Listen to the stories of Azkalroos directors Andrew Fletcher and Leigh Gunn and how they are helping Australia's ethnic Filipino community youngsters develop their potential and providing them with opportunities through football. The Azkalroos, currently based in Sydney, are an academy pathway for Australian Filipinos to reach the big time Philippine National Team.
2) Donation information about the earthquake in Bohol and Cebu. |
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#032 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 19 October 2013
1) Jeremy Hanson, MLA ACT and Leader of the ACT Liberal Party talks about his migrant history, multiculturalism in Canberra and Australia, his military background including working with a Filipino Major as part of the UN peace keeping force in East Timor, his support for the Filipino community and his legendary traditional Filipino Tinikling dance skills which he demonstrated recently at the 2013 Community Language Schools' National Conference and Annual Dinner held at the Australian National University (ANU).
2) Miss World was won by Miss Philippines. 3) Community news regarding public information sessions for the light rail system planned for Canberra. |
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#031 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 12 October 2013
1) Interview with Ms Cindy Carino, Grand Finalist for Face of the Globe to be held in Paris 2013. Ms Carino is of Filipino, Spanish, German and Russian heritage.
2) Fiesta Kultura, Sydney, 2013. Winners of the Miss Philippines Australia announced. 3) Sikat (Sunrays) II Philippine Solar Car team won pole position for the start of the world challenge in Darwin. |
4) Jim Paredes' Concert, 4th October 2013: Melody Highlights - Songs by Jim, talking, jokes, and song by Ala.
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#030 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 5 October 2013
1) RFCA attended the outstanding performance by superstar Jim Paredes, with a special appearance and solo performance by his daughter Ala Paredes.
2) Interview with Lolita Farmer, Member of the Order of Australia (OAM). 3) Interview with Dr Culaba, Sikat II Team Manager for the World Solar Car challenge. |
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#029 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 28 September 2013
1) Interview with the beautiful and very articulate Miss Australia, Jennifer Hunt, of the Miss Australia Quest (MAQ). Jennifer is of part Filipino heritage and currently works in Canberra. She will represent Australia for Miss Asia Pacific World.
Miss Australia will also be attending the fabulous upcoming concert of the super legendary Jim Paredes in Sydney, Friday evening 4th October. She will also attend the Fiesta Kultura Sydney, one of Australia’s largest ethnic events, where she will be a judge for the Miss Philippines Australia Beauty Pageant, Monday 7th October (Labour Day Public Holiday). 2) Community announcements about Fiesta Kultura in Sydney, Jim Paredes concert in Sydney, upcoming launch of the book, 'Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain' by Fr Benigno P. Beltran in Melbourne, the Grand Filipino Fiesta in Perth on Sunday 29th September and the School Children Feeding project by Hon. Philippine Consul General, Northern Territory of Australia, John Rivas. |
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#028 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 21 September 2013
1) Pilita Corrales: The amazing Australian story. In the late 1950s Pilita was on board a shipwrecked yacht which needed rescue by the Australian air force and navy off the coast of Darwin. This was Pilita's first trip to Australia. She stayed in Melbourne Australia to go on to become a media celebrity. The Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) television network states Pilita left her legacy by becoming the first woman to make the Australian pop charts with a local recording titled "Come Closer to Me".
2) Panlasang Pinoy giving instructions about how to cook potato croquette. |
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#027 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 14 September 2013
1) Radio TV Malacanang (RTVM), which is the Philippine Presidential flagship media service, conducts an interview with Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Armin Luistro. Sec. Armin Luistro talks about the 10 Point Education Agenda of the government most notably the new K-12 education system which is now in place in the Philippines as mandated through the Enhanced Basic Education Act in May 15 2013.
2) Tina Modesto, a Filipina Australian who is an Ice Hockey champion. Greetings also to Alice Nicolas, Editor-In-Chief of the Philippine Times, Melbourne who originally reported this story. |
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#026 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 07 September 2013
1) Dr Erlidia (Lee) Clark completed a Bachelor degree in Psychology at the University of the Philippines. She then obtained her medical degree at the University of the East and undertook specialist training in Obstetrics, Gynecology (OB-GYNE) and Ultrasound at the Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines. Dr Clark has practiced in Kiribati in the Central Pacific, both in public health, as well as women’s and reproductive health as part of a role with a United Nations Population Fund and WHO funded program in 1999-2000.
2) News about the first two Filipino astronauts. They were chosen from around the world to undergo rigorous training. 3) News on climate change policies in the Philippines. 4) Billeting information for Manila Chamber Singers in Canberra. |
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#025 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 31st August 2013
1) Major Paul Rosenzweig of the Australian Army was formerly Australia's honoured Assistant Defence Attache to the Philippines. He was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Medal in 2008, by Undersecretary for Defence Affairs Antonio C. Santos Jr. Maj. Rosenzweig is currently conducting research on Filipinos who lived in Australia's Top End city of Darwin, and particularly their involvement in World War I and World War II.
2) Special studio guest Joe D Mango. Joe is a well known Manila radio and TV personality since the 1980s. Joe became famous as the Guru of Relationships. He is the host of "Love Notes". Joe now lives in Canberra after migrating to Canberra just a few months ago. Joe received immediate permanent residency after receiving an elite state sponsorship for being a high achiever as an interior designer and media personality. |
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#024 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 24th August 2013
1) Interview: Miss Mary Ann Go, PhD Candidate, Australian National University Neuroscientist: Specialising in neuronal networks and neurophotonics which involves 3D holographic laser projection. Mapping the brain with lasers will lead to many new discoveries including helping find cures to diseases. The unique equipment used by Miss Go is a novel two-photon microscope, which is designed with a 3D holographic laser projector, developed by Dr Daria and Miss Go at the ANU. It relies on photostimulation or light induced generation of neuronal signals to study how neurons process and integrate information.
2) Canberra Solar City project. Details about the largest solar farm to be built in the ACT. 3) 'Boundless Playground' for children of all abilities 4) Tribyang Pinoy competition at Mother Teresa School, Harrison, ACT. 5) Psychology segment: Guidelines for effective communication. Habits to avoid when communicating with other people, such as alienating messages which involves content, tone and body language. |
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#023 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 17th August 2013
1) Interview with the distinguished Philippine Hon. Consul General of South Australia, Dr. Reynaldo Dante Galura Juanta, Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), Justice of the Peace (JP).You can refer to Dr Juanta's complete profile in the interview archive.
2) Bugtungan competition winner announced. The lucky winner received a $50 prize to be used at the Filipino owner T&E Asian Shop, Fyshwick, Canberra. 3) Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) Open Day Sunday Open day, Sunday 18 August, 9am - 5pm. Special appearances by Imperial Storm Troopers. |
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#022 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 10th August 2013
1) Radio TV Malacanang (RTVM) feature on the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) regarding Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension from Baclaran to Cavite. Secretary Joseph ‘Jun’ Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya (the great grandson of General Emilio Aguinaldo who defeated the Spanish colonial empire and became the first president of the Philippines) talks about the 60 billion peso LRT infrastructure development. He also talks about current upgrades to the international and domestic airports around the country.
2) News on the real time passenger information system, which will be known as NXTBUS to be used for Canberra’s transport system. The system will track ACTION buses and provide live information about arrival times via digital displays installed in bus stations, online, smartphones, tablets and on-bus visual displays. |
3) News on Solar City Development, Manila Bay.
4) Community announcements regarding events for Buwan ng Wika celebrations. |
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#021 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 03rd August 2013
1) Interview: Professor Zoleta-Nantes discusses the nexus between human ecology, development and environmental sustainability in the Philippines. One of the case studies she uses for analysis is flooding in the Metro Manila lowlands and the associated deforestation in the highlands of the Sierra Madre catchment area of north-east Luzon. Navigate to the "Interview Archive" for full audio of interview.
2) Psychology Segment: Lifestyle factors and personal traits associated with human happiness. 3) News from the Philippine Australian Embassy: Tourist visas to the Philippines extended from 21 to 30 days. It's now: "More fun in the Philippines for longer!". |
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#020 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 27th July 2013
1) Candid Interview with the legendary Jim Paredes who calls Sydney, Australia and the
Philippines home. Discussed is the origin of the Apo Hiking
Society band, of which Jim was a member for over 40 years. This band is the
Philippine musical pop equivalent of the Beatles. Jim would be considered one
of the biggest and most recognizable musical pop stars and TV personalities in
the Philippines since the rock 'n' roll 'flower power' generation of the late 1960s.
The interview also covers Jim's famous patriotic 1986 People Power Revolution song, "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" (The Filipino Gift to the World). The lyrics of this uplifting and memorable song are inscribed on a wall of Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, which was the center of the revolution. Jim will be performing live in Sydney at the Burwood RSL, 4th October. Navigate to "Interview Archive" for full profile and story. |
2) Announcement by Consul Grace Bulos, Second Secretary, Philippine Embassy of Australia, concerning the Filipino celebration of national language month.
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#019 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 20th July 2013
1) Interview brought to you by Radio TV Malacanang (RTVM). This RTVM interview is with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr.- the man behind “It’s More Fun in the Philippines!”. This catchphrase has catapulted the tourism industry to great heights. Even Google noticed massive interest about the Philippines on social media and sent reps. to meet with Secretary Jimenez.
2) Application fees for Student Visas and other visas from the Department of Immigration and Citizenshp (DIAC) Australia. |
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#018 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 13th July 2013
1) Post Kanga Cup Championship celebration event for the Carranz Football Club. Audio inclusions:
Interviews - Mr Alvin Carranza (Manager), Mr Jeffrey Cheng (Sponsor), and Mr Daniel Gadia (Captain). Speech by Volet Carolan, FCCACT representative. Singing by the team ("We are the champions" and "Ole Ole Ole Ole"). See "Sports" page. 2) Interview: Mr Michael Moran, Consultant and Talent Scout for Philippine Football Federation, and Director of the Henry V. Foundation. |
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#017 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 07th July 2013
1) Interview with Prof. Ronald 'Ronnie' Holmes, President of Pulse Asia. Full profile and story in "Interview Archive".
2) CD piano music piece by world touring artist Rudolf Golez. 3) News on new global address mapping system. 4) Discussion on the role of expectations in the search for happiness. 5) News report on the use of the Philippine national language in Congress. |
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#016 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 29th June 2013
1) Radio TV Malacanang (RTVM) episode featuring the Secretary for the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Ms Rosalinda Baldoz, who talks about programs to improve employment outcomes for the workforce in the Philippines.
2) How to cook Filipino soup 'Beef Mami', brought to you by international chef Vanjo Merano, of Panlasang Pinoy. See "Links" page. 3) Book Reviews: Footnotes to Philippine History by Renato Perdon. Now on Home page. |
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#015 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 22nd June 2013
1) Candid Interview: World Touring Distinguished Concert Pianist Mr Rudolf Cesar Pelaez Golez & the Beautiful Angelic Sounding Soprano
Ms Lara Maigue recently gave a mesmerizing performance in Canberra and Sydney as part of the Philippine Independence Day Celebrations. Listen to the candid RFCA interview below by clicking on the audio feature. See "Interview Archive" page.
2) Interview: Vice Mayor of Caba Municipality, Province of La Union, Ms Teodora (Dora) Sobejana-Condon. Listen to this inspiring story about a long term citizen of Australia returning to her homeland in the Philippines in an act of devotion to help the people of her municipality with her time, money and skill. The Vice Mayor chased her dream to represent her home town people better by running for public office and winning. RFCA congratulates the Vice Mayor for serving her people with dedication and making a positive difference to their lives. |
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#014 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 15th June 2013
1) Interview with Atty. Apolonio B. Anota, JR., Trustee & Executive Director, Nayong Pilipino (Filipino Village), Clark Expo, Pampanga, Cultural Theme Park
2) Interview with Mr Ric de Vera, Immediate Past Regional Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Australia, New Zealand and Oceania (ANZO) |
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#013 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 08th June 2013
1) Philippine Australian Basketball League (PABL) finals. Recording of events and interviews with Nestor Tampipi, President of Filipino Australian Society Canberra (FASCAN), Albert Chua, PABL Operations Manager and various other interviewees.
2) Media release about millions of dollars in government grants for multicultural communities. 3) Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program in the Philippines, courtesy of Radio TV Malacanang (RTVM). |
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#012 Broadcast Saturday Morning, 1st June 2013
Welcome to this week's 'blockbuster broadcast' with some enlightening, detailed and engaging English language interviews.
RFCA conducted a joint interview on location at the CeBIT World ICT Expo in the magnificent Darling Harbour Convention Center area of Sydney with Ms Patricia Abejo, Director Philippine Department of Science and Technology ICT Office (DOST-ICTO) and Mr Jose Mari ("Jomari") Mercado, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPA/P). Both Ms Abejo and Mr Mercado give a detailed top level insight into why the Philippine ICT sector is booming and is currently one of the best in the world, if not the best, for providing ICT business solutions. One of Mr Mercaodo's memorable aphorisms from the interview was "Your Business, Our People". Also, refer to the Home page article to find out one of Mr Mercado's other great maxims.
RFCA also interviewed Mr Tony Meloto, who is a distinguished and highly accomplished Social Entrepreneur. He is the Chairman of Gawad Kalinga, one of the biggest charity groups in the Philippines. Mr Meloto is very passionate about the work of Gawad Kalinga and how it is helping raise Filipinos up out of poverty. Mr Meloto also provides a great insight into the current state of the booming Philippine economy compared to the rest of the world.
Thank you so much to our three interviewees for their time in talking to the RFCA audience around Australia and the world. The nation building commercial and charity foundation focuses of business investment within the booming and very professional IT sector of the Philippines, as well as world recognized social entrepreneurship through charity aid has provided the RFCA audience a valuable resource in learning more about the great achievements and stellar economic performance of the Philippine rising state star today.
RFCA conducted a joint interview on location at the CeBIT World ICT Expo in the magnificent Darling Harbour Convention Center area of Sydney with Ms Patricia Abejo, Director Philippine Department of Science and Technology ICT Office (DOST-ICTO) and Mr Jose Mari ("Jomari") Mercado, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPA/P). Both Ms Abejo and Mr Mercado give a detailed top level insight into why the Philippine ICT sector is booming and is currently one of the best in the world, if not the best, for providing ICT business solutions. One of Mr Mercaodo's memorable aphorisms from the interview was "Your Business, Our People". Also, refer to the Home page article to find out one of Mr Mercado's other great maxims.
RFCA also interviewed Mr Tony Meloto, who is a distinguished and highly accomplished Social Entrepreneur. He is the Chairman of Gawad Kalinga, one of the biggest charity groups in the Philippines. Mr Meloto is very passionate about the work of Gawad Kalinga and how it is helping raise Filipinos up out of poverty. Mr Meloto also provides a great insight into the current state of the booming Philippine economy compared to the rest of the world.
Thank you so much to our three interviewees for their time in talking to the RFCA audience around Australia and the world. The nation building commercial and charity foundation focuses of business investment within the booming and very professional IT sector of the Philippines, as well as world recognized social entrepreneurship through charity aid has provided the RFCA audience a valuable resource in learning more about the great achievements and stellar economic performance of the Philippine rising state star today.
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#011 Broadcast Saturday 25th May 2013
See also Previous Interviews page and Canberra Profiles page for full audio interview with Volet and detailed profile.
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1. Interview with Volet Carolan, executive member of the Filipino Communities Council ACT (FCCACT), and writer for the Philippine News Herald in Australia. Volet was recently invited to a Special Budget Briefing by the Prime Minister of Australia. Volet talks about the effects of the budget on multicultural communities in Australia.
2. CeBit world ICT expo at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney. This is one of the largest ICT expos in the world. There will be a delegation of executives and staff from 15 Philippine ICT companies who are interested to do business with ICT professionals in Australia. 3) Philippine and Taiwan political crisis over a Taiwanese fisherman killed by the Philippine Coast Guard. |
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#010 Broadcast Saturday 18th May 2013
See also Previous Interviews page to listen to Filipino and English full audio interviews with Mr Latiph.
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1. Interview with Acram Latiph, PhD Public Policy student at the Australian National University. Mr Latiph talks about the political and economic challenges on the island of Mindanao and offers his opinion about possible solutions. 2. The so called 'Catholic Vote' in the Philippines. Publicly endorsed candidates from the pulpit. Does this have a significant bearing on voting trends? Is this myth or fact? 3. The Australian Federal Budget 2013. The winners and losers ? Which sectors and groups within Australia get the government largess and how much? 4. The Philippine ICT Forum, 29th May 2013, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Current IT business opportunities in the Philippines. |
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#009 Broadcast Highlights: 11th May 2013
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1) Breakthrough cure for back pains caused by slipped discs.
2) The atmosphere of the Senatorial elections in Philippines. 3) Sin Tax Law in the Philippines, relating to identified 'vices' such as smoking and drinking. 4) Local community announcements. 5) Australia wide community announcements. 6) How to cook pork and tofu in oyster sauce, brought to you from the USA by RFC's friend and internationally famous chef Vanjo Merano of Panlasang Pinoy. 7) Different faces of fiesta. |
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#008 Broadcast highlights: 4th May 2013
1) Interview with Hon. Consul General (CONGEN), Northern Territory of Australia, John Rivas.
2) The national employment agency house bill. 3) Family dynasties in the Philippines 4) Kusina Filipino Restaurant, Canberra. Food and prices. 5) Heritage day and Independence day celebrations in Canberra. 6) Independence day celebrations in Alice Springs Northern Territory of Australia, organised by the Mabuhay Multicultural Association Inc. |
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#007-Saturday 27th April 2013
1) Interview with Renato Perdon, Sydney. Mr Perdon, who shares his wisdom about history, culture and language in the Philippines. He is a historian, author, newspaper editor, cultural consultant to the Philippine Presidential Commission on Culture and the Arts, and professional translator.
2) Free health course offered by the ACT Health Directorate.
3) Internet speeds in Australia compared to other countries, including the different broadband plans being proposed.
4) Australia's population reached 23 million on Tuesday, 23th-April-2013. Congratulations to Amy Basas who became an Australian citizen on this day.
5) Announcements about Philippine Independence day celebrations in Canberra and around Australia, such as in Alice Springs.
6) K-Pop music engulfing the Filipino youth music scene in the Philippines.
2) Free health course offered by the ACT Health Directorate.
3) Internet speeds in Australia compared to other countries, including the different broadband plans being proposed.
4) Australia's population reached 23 million on Tuesday, 23th-April-2013. Congratulations to Amy Basas who became an Australian citizen on this day.
5) Announcements about Philippine Independence day celebrations in Canberra and around Australia, such as in Alice Springs.
6) K-Pop music engulfing the Filipino youth music scene in the Philippines.
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#006-Saturday 20th April 2013
Broadcast highlights: 20April2013
1) Interview with the Hon. Senator Kate Lundy, the Australian Minister for the portfolios of Multicultural Affairs and Sport, as well as Minister assisting for Industry and Innovation.
2) Report regarding a bill to create a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers. This would consolidate the different agencies who work within this administrative space under the one Department.
3) First Secretary and Consul Nina Cainglet, as well as Consul Grace Bulos from the Philippine Embassy of Australia addressing the Filipino Australian Community about the upcoming Senatorial election in May. Also discussed was the 'Mobile Passport' timetable for different states in Australia. The 'Mobile Passport' is a service to allow Filipino Australian citizens the ability to apply for dual citizenship if they are eligible.
4) How to cook Bok Choy (Petsay) in garlic sauce, brought to you by Vanjo Merano of Panlasang Pinoy.
5) Piano music piece composed and performed by Augusto (Toti) Verzosa. Toti's music can be found on his website: www.verzosa.org Toti may be following in the footsteps of the world famous American pianist of Polish origin, Liberace, who during the period of the 1950s-1970s, was one of the highest paid entertainers in the world.
1) Interview with the Hon. Senator Kate Lundy, the Australian Minister for the portfolios of Multicultural Affairs and Sport, as well as Minister assisting for Industry and Innovation.
2) Report regarding a bill to create a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers. This would consolidate the different agencies who work within this administrative space under the one Department.
3) First Secretary and Consul Nina Cainglet, as well as Consul Grace Bulos from the Philippine Embassy of Australia addressing the Filipino Australian Community about the upcoming Senatorial election in May. Also discussed was the 'Mobile Passport' timetable for different states in Australia. The 'Mobile Passport' is a service to allow Filipino Australian citizens the ability to apply for dual citizenship if they are eligible.
4) How to cook Bok Choy (Petsay) in garlic sauce, brought to you by Vanjo Merano of Panlasang Pinoy.
5) Piano music piece composed and performed by Augusto (Toti) Verzosa. Toti's music can be found on his website: www.verzosa.org Toti may be following in the footsteps of the world famous American pianist of Polish origin, Liberace, who during the period of the 1950s-1970s, was one of the highest paid entertainers in the world.
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#005- Saturday 13 April 2013
1) ICT Expo CeBIT (Centrum fur Buroautomation, Informationstechnologie und Telekommunikation) [German language spelling] held in Sydney 28-30 May 2013. This is one of the biggest ICT expos in the world and there will be many ICT experts and companies from the Philippines looking to do business in Australia.
2) Send Money Asia - project to compare money transfer services.
3) Senior citizens of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background. National CALD Ageing Web Based Network project.
4) As reported in the Canberra Times recently, the ACT has the largest proportion of high income families in Australia who have chosen to send their children to public schools. Canberra is considered to have many of the best quality public schools in the country. This is measured in terms of national academic test results as well as teacher, student and parent satisfaction.
5) Public Private Partnership (PPP) seminar in Sydney. 26th May. Government business officials from the Philippines looking to partner/joint venture with companies in Australia to undertake major infrastructure projects, such as airports, maritime facilities and roads in the Philippines.
2) Send Money Asia - project to compare money transfer services.
3) Senior citizens of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background. National CALD Ageing Web Based Network project.
4) As reported in the Canberra Times recently, the ACT has the largest proportion of high income families in Australia who have chosen to send their children to public schools. Canberra is considered to have many of the best quality public schools in the country. This is measured in terms of national academic test results as well as teacher, student and parent satisfaction.
5) Public Private Partnership (PPP) seminar in Sydney. 26th May. Government business officials from the Philippines looking to partner/joint venture with companies in Australia to undertake major infrastructure projects, such as airports, maritime facilities and roads in the Philippines.
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#004 - Saturday, 6 April 2013
Broadcast: Interview & news content: 06April2013
1) Interview with Hon. Andrew Leigh, MP. Dr. Leigh is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Australia. Dr. Leigh talks about his fascinating time growing up in S.E.Asia with his parents who worked for AUSAID, as well as the contributions of the Filipino community in Canberra and around Australia.
2) Reproductive Health Law (RH Law) brought to you by Radio Television Malacanang (RTVM).
3) Year 12 educational level in the Philippines.
4) Independence Day 2013, celebration announcements from FCCACT for the Philippine Independence Day Ball on 8th June, and the PAA for the Heritage Day on the 26th May.
1) Interview with Hon. Andrew Leigh, MP. Dr. Leigh is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Australia. Dr. Leigh talks about his fascinating time growing up in S.E.Asia with his parents who worked for AUSAID, as well as the contributions of the Filipino community in Canberra and around Australia.
2) Reproductive Health Law (RH Law) brought to you by Radio Television Malacanang (RTVM).
3) Year 12 educational level in the Philippines.
4) Independence Day 2013, celebration announcements from FCCACT for the Philippine Independence Day Ball on 8th June, and the PAA for the Heritage Day on the 26th May.
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#003 - Saturday 30 March 2013: Easter Special Program
1) Letter of support from Hon. Andrew Leigh, MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Labor member for the ACT seat of Fraser.
2) News from around Australia. South Australia: The Filipino Australian Liberal candidate for the Federal Seat of Adelaide, Carmen Garcia.
3) Embassy announcement regarding Balikbayan boxes.
4) New 2013 reparation law payments for victims of Martial Law under the Marcos government
5) Passion of Christ
2) News from around Australia. South Australia: The Filipino Australian Liberal candidate for the Federal Seat of Adelaide, Carmen Garcia.
3) Embassy announcement regarding Balikbayan boxes.
4) New 2013 reparation law payments for victims of Martial Law under the Marcos government
5) Passion of Christ
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#002 - Saturday 23 March 2013: Speakers and special guests
1) Live studio interview with Dr Vincent Daria, Australian National University. Talking about the latest developments in Neuroscience.
2) Interview with Victor (Vanjo) Merano, founder of Panlasang Pinoy. Vanjo is currently living in Chicago, USA. Warm thanks to Vanjo for his inspiring talk about the best cooking in the world - that is Filipino cooking of course (Siempre pa)!
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#001 - Broadcast Launch: Saturday 16 March 2013:
Speakers and special guests
1) Message of endorsement and support from Virgilio P. Nadal, Jr., Executive Director, Philippine Presidential Radio and TV
2) Her Excellency, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Belen Anota
3) Cecilia Flores, President Filipino Communities Council, ACT (FCCACT)
4) Albert De Jesus, President Philippine-Australian Association (PAA)
5) Prof. Paul Hutchcroft, Director, School of International, Political & Strategic Studies, Australian National University (ANU) College, Asia & the Pacific
6) Danilo Ambida,Head Elder, Couples for Christ (CFC)
7) Eric Marquez, Pastor, Jesus is Lord (JIL)
8) Nestor Tampipi, President, Filipino Australian Society of Canberra (FASCAN)
9) Kotch Velasquez, President Learning Filipino Together (LFT).
2) Her Excellency, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Belen Anota
3) Cecilia Flores, President Filipino Communities Council, ACT (FCCACT)
4) Albert De Jesus, President Philippine-Australian Association (PAA)
5) Prof. Paul Hutchcroft, Director, School of International, Political & Strategic Studies, Australian National University (ANU) College, Asia & the Pacific
6) Danilo Ambida,Head Elder, Couples for Christ (CFC)
7) Eric Marquez, Pastor, Jesus is Lord (JIL)
8) Nestor Tampipi, President, Filipino Australian Society of Canberra (FASCAN)
9) Kotch Velasquez, President Learning Filipino Together (LFT).