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The Philippine Tamaraws Are Back In The Game

February 18th, 2021 · Comments Off on The Philippine Tamaraws Are Back In The Game

After a year-long hiatus due to covid, the Philippine Tamaraws are back in action this Saturday, 20 February 2021.  It’s game on for the boys as they battle it out in the Rugby League International Sydney 9s Tournament at Cabramatta …

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Tags: Features · News

Molavin Explains Retraction Of His Signature In PCC Petition

February 8th, 2021 · Comments Off on Molavin Explains Retraction Of His Signature In PCC Petition

By Benjie de Ubago

As expected, the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC) has once again ignored and disapproved the Affiliates’ petition to hold the AGM and elections in February/March.

Unfazed by the request from their members, the PCC letter …

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Tags: Lead Story · News

PCC History – As I Saw It, As I Lived It

February 6th, 2021 · Comments Off on PCC History – As I Saw It, As I Lived It

By Benjie de Ubago

The birth of a child comes with a mother’s piercing scream.  From the pain, comes the joy. Such was the case with the birth of the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) on September 1990 at …

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Tags: News

PCC Affiliates Demand For PCC Elections To Proceed

January 28th, 2021 · Comments Off on PCC Affiliates Demand For PCC Elections To Proceed

By Benjie de Ubago

Drum roll please!  And now, for the latest move of the Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW).

Though not surprising, the annual general meeting (AGM) and elections which are normally conducted in February or March has …

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Tags: News

Ugaling K-K-K

January 17th, 2021 · Comments Off on Ugaling K-K-K

By Benjie de Ubago

 Innate in the Filipino culture is the K-K-K practice – Kakilala, Kaibigan, and Kakampi. Filipinos are ruled by emotion, not by logic. It is therefore worthy to take a closer look at these K-K-K practices …

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Tags: Grey Matter · News

Carols and Novenas

December 30th, 2020 · Comments Off on Carols and Novenas

By Benjie de Ubago

No one celebrates Christmas like we do! Christmas decorations in the Philippines are on display and our parols suspended from rooftops and awnings, shine brightly through the night as early as October. However, the religious tradition …

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Tags: Grey Matter · News