Canberra Community & Local News
2015-2018
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Pedal Power Fundraiser for some of the
Most Needy in Society (28 April 2018)
Canberra’s Filipino cycling community unites with other cyclists to raise money
for a local charity named "HOME in Queanbeyan", which provides supported accommodation for people with mental illness.
All funds raised will go directly to HOME in Queanbeyan who are “Looking after the most vulnerable people in our community. Tackling the iconic Centenary Trail on mountain bikes is a formidable challenge, but this is a great local cause. We would like to invite you to join us, or to support us via your donation.” Participants will get 20% off bicycles in "Pushys" bike store, as well as 20% off bike maintenance.
A Fundraising Event Visit us on Facebook: Pedal HOME To register for the ride, fill in an online registration form or email [email protected] To donate, go to
http://homeqbn.org/donate/. For more info about HOME in Queanbeyan, visit:
www.homeqbn.org or call (02) 62842409.Enquiries:email [email protected]
for a local charity named "HOME in Queanbeyan", which provides supported accommodation for people with mental illness.
All funds raised will go directly to HOME in Queanbeyan who are “Looking after the most vulnerable people in our community. Tackling the iconic Centenary Trail on mountain bikes is a formidable challenge, but this is a great local cause. We would like to invite you to join us, or to support us via your donation.” Participants will get 20% off bicycles in "Pushys" bike store, as well as 20% off bike maintenance.
A Fundraising Event Visit us on Facebook: Pedal HOME To register for the ride, fill in an online registration form or email [email protected] To donate, go to
http://homeqbn.org/donate/. For more info about HOME in Queanbeyan, visit:
www.homeqbn.org or call (02) 62842409.Enquiries:email [email protected]
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Multi-denominational carols and celebrations for Christmas in the Filipino-Australian community. (December 2016)
Photo: Kym Kunze, Myrna Henkel and Zeny O'Reilly who just finished singing carols in the downtown Gungahlin region of Canberra, at the front of the Gungahlin Marketplace complex. They represented the Anglican Christian church.
Photo: Carol singing, back right of picture, in front of the Gungahlin Marketplace, northern suburbs Canberra, which is one of Australia's fastest residential growth areas as the population of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) continues to boom. The northern suburbs of Canberra are just an approximate two hour drive from the southern most suburbs of metro Sydney. The carol singing by the Baptist and Anglican Churches of Gungahlin saw the crowds spilling onto the streets as a teenager rides past on his bike.
Photo: Jesus is Lord (JIL) church carol singers in Canberra. The JIL carol singers have been going from house to house around Canberra singing Christmas songs as their way to spread the Christmas cheer and spirit.
Photo: A Simbang Gabi service at St Monica's Catholic church, Evatt, in the Belconnen region of Canberra. Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition over 9 days in the lead up to Christmas. This church has been filled to capacity for this service. The Simbang Gabi of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) was only started last year by Fr Luis Viovicente from the Philippines. It was such a success last year that it has continued to draw the big crowds over 9 nights and has also gained attention by the church hierarchy. On the first night of the Simbang Gabi 2016 Archbishop Christopher Prowse of the Canberra ACT and Goulburn (New South Wales (NSW)) Archdiocese, appointed by Pope Francis in 2013 conducted the mass to the delight of the congregation.
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Classical Rina Benedictos continues to shine through the
power of performing arts and culture. (November 2016)
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Mrs Rina Benedictos at a recent Catwalk and Design event in Canberra holding a "Canberra Reporter" Filipino community newspaper which featured her on the cover page for its November 2016 edition. |
Rina Benedictos is a high achiever as a classical singer and performer. She currently lives in Canberra and has performed at the local, national and international level.
She rendered a world-class performance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) where the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II delivered the opening speech. She was also selected to lead the Australian National Anthem for Senators and Members of Parliament. She says that another memorable moment for her was a performance she did at a 40th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting. Rina continues to perform and volunteer her services on the local scene. She just completed a gig at a "Catwalk and Design" event in Canberra which was a modelling and fashion design competition held in early November 2016. She will also be emceeing at the big Filipino-Australian event of Pasko sa Canberra (Christmas in Canberra) at the grounds of the Philippine Embassy of Australia, on the 4th December 2016. |
Behind her great looks, performing talent and personality, Rina is also highly educated with a Masters Degree in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines (UP).
Rina lists her greatest achievement as being a mother. Rina and her husband Dennis Benedictos, who is a talented sports identity and administrator within Canberra, have a beautiful baby daughter called Serafina.
Watch out for the name Serafina in the future as she may also become a performing artist on the local, national and international scene like her mother as she has the good looks, good social skills, intelligence and strong spirit like her parents. Rina comments about motherhood: "It has defined my very identity, my divine stature and nature."
Rina lists her greatest achievement as being a mother. Rina and her husband Dennis Benedictos, who is a talented sports identity and administrator within Canberra, have a beautiful baby daughter called Serafina.
Watch out for the name Serafina in the future as she may also become a performing artist on the local, national and international scene like her mother as she has the good looks, good social skills, intelligence and strong spirit like her parents. Rina comments about motherhood: "It has defined my very identity, my divine stature and nature."
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RFA's Trash Story on Francis Sollano also Makes
Front Page of the Main Newspaper in the
Nation's Capital the Following Day. (3rd November 2016)
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Last night (Wednesday 2nd November) RFA ran with the headline "One Man's Trash is Another Woman's Fashionable Treasure."
This morning (Thursday 3rd November the Canberra Times, the main newspaper in Australia's national capital ran with the headline of "One Man's Trash..." and had a large picture of Francis Sollano on the front page, which was above the national blanket coverage story of chaos in the Australian Parliament with two crossbench senators vacating their positions due to what could be said is trashy circumstances and behaviour. Obviously, Sollano's trash or trashion, as a visiting Filipino to Australia was far more important to report on as the main pictorial story than what could be described as trashy happenings in the highest Parliament in the land. After all, Sollano is world recognised for his trashion designs and as such is a leader in his field. Congratulations again to Francis Sollano. RFA and our national and global audience of followers and friends are proud of your achievements as a leader in sustainable development and social empowerment amongst communities. |
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SPLENDIFEROUS EFFLORESCENT GOOD TIME STARTING THIS WEEKEND FOR WHOLE BUDDING SPRINGTIME MONTH
(September 2016)
The Best and One of the Biggest Flower Festivals in the World, Floriade coming
to Canberra soon over a one month period. Day and night from
17th September to 16th October 2016, Canberra, Lakeside.
Lolo and Lola's delicious Filipino eatery is right next to Floriade on the lake. Their busy business will become even more popular with this world-class event right next to them.
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Project Resilience, a joint collaboration between I-Care, St John Ambulance and the Jesus is Lord Church, Canberra, Thursday 8th September and Thursday 22nd September 2016, at the Jesus Is Lord Church in Kaleen, in the Belconnen region of the ACT.
CARING FOR ALL. GET YOUR TRAINING NOW FOR THIS
IMPORTANT LIFE AND CARING SKILL.
IMPORTANT LIFE AND CARING SKILL.
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Strong Spirited and Ever Jovial Emely Aguinaldo Mills at the Belconnen Arts Centre, Canberra, (August 2016)
Emely Aguinaldo Mills - named after the first president of the Philippines, President Emilio Aguinaldo - is a dance performer and recently attended the kaleidoscope of dance performances by the lake in Belconnen on 28th August 2016.
Belconnen is a suburban area of Canberra, however the buildings in downtown Belconnen are as high as the office blocks in Canberra's Central Business District. Belconnen is booming as a residential area, and the buildings keep getting higher as land supply runs short. The Belconnen Arts Centre occupies a prime location in the heart of Belconnen on the edge of beautiful Lake Ginninderra.
Photo: Just one small part of Belconnen near the lake close to the Belconnen Arts Centre. This is only the suburbs of Canberra, as land value becomes serious prime time in the move to go higher. Canberra now has four of these major regional centres outside the main downtown Central Business District. These regional suburban centres are Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and now Gungahlin, the newest and most modern in Canberra far north next to the federal highway to Sydney, which is set to get the tallest building in the Australian Capital Territory. There is now much competition amongst the suburbs for high rises, however all are getting a good share due to land shortages.
The dancing at the Belconnen Arts Centre entertained the crowd with many different styles.
The dancing at the Belconnen Arts Centre entertained the crowd with many different styles.
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Successful ACT Filipino-Australian Social and Cultural Association (ACTFA-SCA) Spring Time Ball in Canberra with Filipino media crew and entertainers from Sydney. (August 2016)
The Spring Time Ball at the Canberra Vikings auditorium was an entertaining and enjoyable night for all.
The venue was sold out, and ACTFA-SCA performers, the Marcus and Michelle Show Filipino entertainers and their TV crew from Sydney, along with one of Canberra's own rising singing stars, Robyn Russell, put on a great show for all. Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic event.
With the Marcus and Michelle Show media crew from Sydney, along with local Canberran helpers, Canberra is becoming more of an extension of the Sydney Filipino entertainment set.
The venue was sold out, and ACTFA-SCA performers, the Marcus and Michelle Show Filipino entertainers and their TV crew from Sydney, along with one of Canberra's own rising singing stars, Robyn Russell, put on a great show for all. Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic event.
With the Marcus and Michelle Show media crew from Sydney, along with local Canberran helpers, Canberra is becoming more of an extension of the Sydney Filipino entertainment set.
Above: Robyn Russell singing on stage.
Right: An advert of the Marcus and Michelle Show from Sydney. |
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Photo above: Left to right: Cecilia Flores, Atty. Jessica Adelan-Langford, and Melyn LeRoy.
Photo below: Some of the guests with the ACTFA-SCA Mutya ng Kalayaan, Beauty Queen, Cassie Rumsey. Consul General Nina Cainglet, from Philippine Embassy of Australia is standing next to Cassie (third from left of picture) with Atty. Jessica Adelan-Langford, political candidate for upcoming ACT election standing on Cassie's other side (second from right of picture).
Photo below: Some of the guests with the ACTFA-SCA Mutya ng Kalayaan, Beauty Queen, Cassie Rumsey. Consul General Nina Cainglet, from Philippine Embassy of Australia is standing next to Cassie (third from left of picture) with Atty. Jessica Adelan-Langford, political candidate for upcoming ACT election standing on Cassie's other side (second from right of picture).
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The Philippine Ambassador to Australia,
Her Excellency Minda Calaguian-Cruz welcomes and has a
meeting with Canberra's Filipino Community Leaders. [April 2016]
RFA Photo, Philippine Embassy of Australia, Canberra:
The Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Minda Calaguian-Cruz - 5th from right - standing with 10 Filipino community leaders from Canberra, representing diverse and vibrant social, cultural and dance groups, religious bodies, charity, language and media - many of whom are also representatives of the Filipino Community Council of the ACT (FCCACT) the peak umbrella Filipino body in the ACT - located centre and right surrounding the Ambassador - along with 7 diplomatic officials from the Philippine Embassy, located left of picture. [27th April 2016].
The Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Minda Calaguian-Cruz - 5th from right - standing with 10 Filipino community leaders from Canberra, representing diverse and vibrant social, cultural and dance groups, religious bodies, charity, language and media - many of whom are also representatives of the Filipino Community Council of the ACT (FCCACT) the peak umbrella Filipino body in the ACT - located centre and right surrounding the Ambassador - along with 7 diplomatic officials from the Philippine Embassy, located left of picture. [27th April 2016].
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Call for Submission of Abstract Papers (due end of March) for the
Biennial Philippine Update Conference 2016 at the
Australian National University (ANU).
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The biennial Philippine Update Conference 2016 is a large event which attracts leading academics, research students, policymakers and international development specialists from the Philippines, Australia and around the globe.
The conference title is: "Sustaining the Momentum for Change Beyond 2016." |
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The Philippines is currently being touted as an emerging major Asian economy, or "Asian Economic Tiger", a tag often used for other successful economies in the region in the late 20th and early 21st century. However, one of the big questions posed for this conference is: "Can the Philippines sustain this growth momentum and propel the country towards robust economic development following the change in leadership after the May 2016 national elections?" |
RFA photo [Nov 2015]: Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Manila, Philippines, which is at the lead of an economic boomtime revolution within Philippine society.
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Analysis will also be undertaken to examine the "winners and losers" in the economic model, particularly in regard to the nature of this growth - whether and to what extent wealth has trickled down the socio-economic ladder and addressed the problems of persistent high unemployment and widespread poverty.
Photo: Legazpi City, in Albay Province of the Bicol Region at the southern end of Luzon Island, with the towering iconic Mayon Volcano in the background. For Philippine economic expansion to be sustainable and help eradicate poverty then it must be able to devise a plan to reach further into the provincial areas in order to provide economic opportunities for the whole country so as to unlock the great human potential of Filipinos on the national and international economic stage.
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Conference organisers would like to invite people to submit abstract papers for the conference.
Organisers have extended the deadline to March 31, 2016 to accommodate broader submission on the topics outlined. Topics on the Philippines that fit broadly with the political, social and economic themes of the conference include the following:
Abstract proposals should be between 250-300 words only. |
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Pasko Sa Canberra 2015: Photo Essay
Big Turnout, Hot Day, Sizzling Food
and Awesome Entertainment!
Once again the Pasko Sa Canberra has proven why it is one of Australia's premiere Filipino events. Held on the palatial Philippine Embassy grounds at the edge of Australia's Capital Hill parliamentary circle, this impressive event had all the key ingredients of magnificent weather, great cuisine, awesome entertainment and a happy crowd who travelled from far and wide to be part of the great day.
The photos and captions can now do more of the talking!
The photos and captions can now do more of the talking!
Above and below: The crowd was big - young and old - and there was plenty for them to eat and drink to their heart's content. There were many who came from interstate to be part of this great event on the Filipino-Australian calendar.
Above: This dynamic group travelled from Goulburn, NSW to attend the event. The travel did not weary them. This was an embassy jeepney and as such they did not use this as transport to make their way to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
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Above left: Miss Philippines Australia 2015, Rica Alida Sey travelled from Western Sydney to grace the Pasko Sa Canberra.
Above right: Famous Philippine singer and actor Miguel Castro performing on stage as a headline act to the delight of the crowd. The multi-talented Miguel is also a writer and artist.
Above right: Famous Philippine singer and actor Miguel Castro performing on stage as a headline act to the delight of the crowd. The multi-talented Miguel is also a writer and artist.
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Above left: Jasmine Henry, a child superstar from Sydney who performs at major league football games, on stage singing and wooing the crowd with her flawless performances.
Above right: Popular MC duo, Professor Ronnie Holmes, President of Pulse Asia in the Philippines and a co-broadcaster for RFA, along with Australian National University (ANU) PhD candidate Jenny Sunga-Amparo.
Above right: Popular MC duo, Professor Ronnie Holmes, President of Pulse Asia in the Philippines and a co-broadcaster for RFA, along with Australian National University (ANU) PhD candidate Jenny Sunga-Amparo.
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Above left: The Carolan Clan at their popular food stall.
Above right: Master Chef Jem Natividad in action taking care of the delicious kebabs.
Above right: Master Chef Jem Natividad in action taking care of the delicious kebabs.
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Above: The food stalls served up a great delicious variety of traditional Filipino foods and gave service with a welcoming Filipino smile.
Above: After a great event some of the VIPs stopped for a farewell photo. (From left to right) Aida Lastica from Sydney, Philippine singing and acting star Miguel Castro, Volet Carolan, Filipino Community Council ACT (FCCACT), and Sydney based Bobby Lastica, Vice President Internal of Philippine Community Council (PCC) of NSW and Vice President of Youth Affairs, Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA).
Above: Her Excellency, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Belen F. Anota, waves farewell to the crowd as she retires from a highly successful diplomatic career. Also on stage is the executive committee of the Filipino Community Council of the ACT (FCCACT): (From left to right): Elizabeth Garrett, Volet Carolan, Noonee Doronila, Gloria Ross, Ambassador Anota, Cecilia Ross, Cecilia Flores, Ian Bull, Perlita Swinbank, Feding Donaghue and Norman Kalagayan.
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Pasko Sa Canberra, Philippine Embassy of Australia,
next to Capital Hill Canberra, Sunday,
6th December 2015, 10am to 6pm.
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Come and join this wonderful Christmas event held on the palatial grounds of the embassy at the edge of Capital Hill, Australian Parliament House. This major event on the calendar is attended by Filipino-Australians and friends from around Australia and the world. Stall registration deadline: 30 November 2015. To register for a stall please call: Liz Garrett: 0410413750 or Cecilia Flores: 0433 990 098 Or Email: [email protected] |
PASKO SA CANBERRA
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John Carolan, M16 Artspace, Vivid Perceptions,
19th November to 6 December, Griffith, Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Sponsored by ACT Gov.
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Philippine Embassy of Australia Tour, Canberra
Windows to the World
10am - 2pm, Saturday, 26th September 2015
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Click on any of the images above to navigate to the
Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) website where you can
register for free to attend the Windows to the World, Philippine Embassy tour.
Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) website where you can
register for free to attend the Windows to the World, Philippine Embassy tour.
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Philippine Ambassador to Australia Her Excellency Belen F. Anota
Public Lecture on the West Philippine Sea
Friday 28th August 2015
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Tribyang Pinoy
12pm, Saturday 15th August 2015,
Majura Community Hall, 2 Rosevear Place, Dickson, ACT
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Click the document on the right to view and download the full advertising flyer.
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Nationally and Internationally Acclaimed Loboc Children's Choir, from Bohol Province, Philippines
performing at the Philippine Embassy of Australia
30 June 2015 and Hughes Baptist Church, Canberra 1 July 2015.
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Click document below to read a detailed description about the Loboc Children's Choir (LCC). 
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Loboc is a municipality in the province of Bohol. The Loboc Children's Choir (LCC) has been nationally and internationally renowned for many years.
The fabulous repertoire of LCC ranges from classical, folk, Broadway, jazz, and contemporary to the traditional Filipino classics, as they scoop many national and international awards. The choir has performed in front of world dignitaries including the late Pope John Paul II and Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain.
The LCC will be showcasing their Filipino musical artistry and cultural heritage as they endeavour to raise funds for the rebuilding of their school and restoration of churches, homes, schools and heritage sites of Bohol which were devastated by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in October 2013 and were also affected by typhoon Haiyan in November 2013.
The fabulous repertoire of LCC ranges from classical, folk, Broadway, jazz, and contemporary to the traditional Filipino classics, as they scoop many national and international awards. The choir has performed in front of world dignitaries including the late Pope John Paul II and Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain.
The LCC will be showcasing their Filipino musical artistry and cultural heritage as they endeavour to raise funds for the rebuilding of their school and restoration of churches, homes, schools and heritage sites of Bohol which were devastated by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in October 2013 and were also affected by typhoon Haiyan in November 2013.
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Rondalla Performance by Professor Calubayan and Rondanihan
7pm, Sunday 28 June 2015,
Wesley Music Centre, Manuka, Canberra
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Archbishop, Most Reverend (Rev.) Adolfo Tito Yllana
from the Philippines the new Apostolic Nuncio to Australia -
The Vatican's Ambassador (2015)
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Archbishop, Most Rev. Yllana, born 1948 in Naga City, in the beautiful Bicol region of the main island of Luzon in the Philippines, was appointed as the Apostolic Nuncio to Australia by Pope Francis in early 2015. Most Rev. Yllana now lives in the Vatican's version of a diplomatic embassy in Australia's Capital of embassies, Canberra. The 'Vatican Australian Embassy' is called the "Apostolic Nunciature Chancery". It is a palatial complex located in the prestigious hedged and gated complex Red Hill area of Canberra close to Federal Parliament House, Capital Hill, home to many senior diplomats, embassy staff and business representatives from around the world.
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The Coat of Arms of Most Rev. Yllana has 4 parts. The colours in the 4 parts indicate the faith (blue) as the beginning of grace coming from God and pervades everything, to which the human will responds to (silver) in the practice of the virtues.
- The star indicates the light of sanctifying grace.
- The rose represents the Virgin Mary, mother and help of all Christians (here the rose represents Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Patroness of the Bicol region, to whom Most Rev. Yllana, just like every Bicolano, has a special devotion attachment).
- The undulating waves indicate water, which penetrates everywhere it passes making life flourish, as the pastoral work of Most Rev. Yllana is indicated in the motto "to preach (proclaim the Gospel, announce the good news or evangelise) and to serve".
- The book indicates the Gospel, as the word of God, which inspires, teaches and guides every action of life.
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Independence Day Ball - Sunday 13th June 2015
Filipino Communities Council of the
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
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Philippine Heritage Day, Canberra
Philippine-Australian Association (PAA) of the
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and NSW Monaro region
Sunday 17th May 2015
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The Great Gatsby Mother's Day Dinner and Show Photos
ACTFA-SCA, Saturday 9th May 2015
Above: The Great Gatsby Lady Dance Troupe from ACTFA-SCA. Dancing Gangwoman style!
Below Left: The entertaining Sidney Perez, from the Dream Girls, wowing the crowd with her singing and personality.
Below Right: Miss Cassie Dawson, Mutya ng Kalayaan (Miss Independence) for ACTFA-SCA, looking stylish at the Rex Hotel, Canberra.
Below Left: The entertaining Sidney Perez, from the Dream Girls, wowing the crowd with her singing and personality.
Below Right: Miss Cassie Dawson, Mutya ng Kalayaan (Miss Independence) for ACTFA-SCA, looking stylish at the Rex Hotel, Canberra.
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Below: The ACTFA-SCA ladies enjoying the lovely Mother's Day Great Gatsby Dinner and Show.
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The Great Gatsby Mother's Day Dinner and Show
Australian Capital Territory Filipino-Australian
Social and Cultural Association (ACTFASCA)
Rex Hotel, Braddon, Canberra City, Saturday, 9th May 2015
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"Tunog Pinoy" with the Crimson Sunrise Band
in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Saturday 21st March 2015
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Canberra Multicultural Festival 14th February 2015
Philippine Embassy Tent
Photo above: Left to right:
Back row: Consul General Nina Cainglet, Filipino Communites Council ACT (FCC-ACT) Board Member Perlita Swinbank, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Belen F. Anota and Alma Obedoza.
Front row: FCC-ACT Board Member Volet Carolan and FCC-ACT Board Member and RFA Director Gloria Ross.
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Left to right: Philippines Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Belen F. Anota and FCC-ACT Board Member Volet Carolan.
Back row: Consul General Nina Cainglet, Filipino Communites Council ACT (FCC-ACT) Board Member Perlita Swinbank, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Belen F. Anota and Alma Obedoza.
Front row: FCC-ACT Board Member Volet Carolan and FCC-ACT Board Member and RFA Director Gloria Ross.
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Left to right: Philippines Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Belen F. Anota and FCC-ACT Board Member Volet Carolan.
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
with ACTFA-SCA - Valentine's Ball,
Saturday 14th February at the Southern Cross Club, Canberra
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ACTFA-SCA is one of the largest Filipino associations in the Australian Capital Territory. Its organisers and membership are very energetic.
It's always a privilege to witness how ACTFA-SCA has nobly developed its young talent over the years to go on the national and international stage. This year ACTFA-SCA is supporting Miss Cassie Dawson as its Mutya Ng Kalayaan. Another upcoming local talent of great promise is high school student Miss Robyn Russell. Good luck and congratulations ladies! |
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Philippine Embassy of Australia Dinner: January 2015
Ambassador thanks Filipino Communities Council of
the ACT (FCCACT) and fellow organisers for the
successful Pasko Sa Canberra event.
Her Excellency, Ambassador Belen F. Anota, held a dinner at her magnificent residence, which is located in a distinguished location on the edge of Capital Hill, which is across the road from the official residence of the Australian Prime Minister.
This dinner was to thank the Filipino Communities Council of the ACT (FCCACT) and friends for their great effort in helping organise one of Canberra's best Christmas parties to date, which included people coming from around Australia and overseas to visit the palatial grounds of the embassy for a wonderful party.
This dinner was to thank the Filipino Communities Council of the ACT (FCCACT) and friends for their great effort in helping organise one of Canberra's best Christmas parties to date, which included people coming from around Australia and overseas to visit the palatial grounds of the embassy for a wonderful party.
Photos below: Courtesy of Dennis Benedictos.
Above: The Philippine Ambassador of Australia, Her Excellency Belen F. Anota, sitting middle row, second from the right, with members of the Filipino Communities Council of the ACT (FCCACT), friends, and embassy officials at the ambassador's residence.
Below: The ladies lined up with Ambassador Anota in the middle.
Below: The ladies lined up with Ambassador Anota in the middle.
Below: Ambassador Anota with members of the FCCACT and friends at the Chancery.
The FCCACT also held their election at the Chancery before the official embassy dinner. The elected officials are:
- President: Cecilia Flores,
- Vice President External: Norman Kalagayan;
- Vice President Internal: Ian Bull,
- Secretary: Matthew Carolan,
- Assistant Secretary: Irene Santos,
- Treasurer: Elizabeth Garrett,
- Assistant Treasurer: Feding Donaghue,
- Public Relations Officer: Gloria Ross.
- Other board directors are Perlita Swinbank, Noonee Doronila and Sorin Clenci.