FILIPINO TECHNICIAN TOPS TOYOTA AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITION
By Linda Esguerra
Rockhamptom-Australia
December 10, 2012

Aproniano (Onie) Horfilla, from Leyte, Philippines and currently working at Ian Weigh Motors at Rockhampton, Australia, vested 5,000 entrants to the Toyota Australia 2012 National Skills Development Program, the first Filipino to ever receive the prestigious Award.

The Program aims to develop and nurture the skills of Toyota dealer staff, inspire them to provide outstanding service and provide an opportunity to showcase their talents.

FILIPINOS in CENTRAL QUEENSLAND-AUSTRALIA COMMEMORATE 114TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
By Linda Esguerra
Rockhampton-Queensland-Australia
June 12, 2012

Filipinos in Central Queensland Australia joined overseas Filipinos throughout the world in celebrating the 114^th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.
 
The Philippines was colonized by Spain for over 300 years. The introduction of Christianity was the greatest contribution during the Spanish era. Tradition, culture, dances, songs, food and dialect were also influenced by the Spaniards.
 

It was on 12 June 1898 when the sovereignty of the Philippines from colonial rule by Spain was proclaimed.

CFC ANCOP AUSTRALIA 2012 AMBASSADOR QUEST RAISED A$109,000  
CFC ANCOP (Couples for Christ Answering the Cry of the Poor) Australia was launched in March 2002. Its Ambassador...

FILIPINA NAMED “LIVING TREASURE”
Linda Esguerra from Rockhampton, Queensland-Australia was recently named “Living Treasure” during the celebration of International Women’s Day. She won over...

Answering the call for help
Local Filipino-Australian community organisations in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, led by Linda Esguerra, Executive Director of Volunteers Without Borders and Member...

Jottings from a life-changing adventure…
Young Once Great Adventure Tour (YoGAT) left from Australia to Manila on the 23rd  of October 2010, for a 10-day Odyssey...