Philippines Independence Day

117th anniversary celebrations

FAANT, Inc. officers and members of the Filipino-Australian community in Darwin gathered on the 6th of June 2015 at the Filipino Community Centre to celebrate the 117th anniversary of Philippines independence. The annual gathering was observed with a Dinner-Dance at the Filipino Community Centre. A cultural show which depicts a blend between life and work of Filipinos in Darwin and the cultural aspects of Filipino life in rural Philippines highlighted the celebrations.

In keeping with the theme “Celebrating the Renaissance of the Filipino Pride: Our Values, Faith and Culture”, the message of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III stressed that “Together, let us weave our own voices of compassion and hope … and make tangible the legacy we are crafting: The Philippines we will all be proud to bequeath to coming generations.”

Gracing the occasion were Hon. Peter Donald Styles MLA, Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Hon. Lauren Moss MLA, Member for Casuarina; Lord Mayor Katrina Fong Lim, Darwin City Lord Mayor; John Rivas, Philippine Consul General. Also present were former FAANT Presidents - Lino Molina, Sam Marquez, Elena Ralph, Lisa Seuss, Malou McCue, and former Executive Committee Members - Dr. Cris Kabasares-Salandanan, Bernie Salandanan, Flora Garcia, Eric Garcia, Ron Greaves, and Eunice De Ramos.

in this issue 2015 January – June issue

1 117th anniversary Philippines Independence Day

3 community balita

4 features Filipino Firsts – NT

5 community functions, socials and sports Sinulog Valentine’s Day Harmony Day Philippines Independence Day anniversary FAANT Basketball League

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The Filipino Australian Association of the NT (FAANT), established in 1973, plays an important role in gathering community members and organizing community events like the Barrio Fiesta, Harmony Day Youth Concert and the anniversary celebration of the Philippine Independence. It manages the Filipino Community Centre at Batten Road. FAANT also provides support services to its members. It is active in promoting social and recreational activities for the community such as its very own basketball league.

Filipino–Australian Association of the Northern Territory, Inc.

community balita

Johannah to China for film launch

In a message from the DoE Chief Executive, Ken Davies, he congratulated

“ the 50 Year 10 to 12 students of Chinese at Darwin High School, who produced a book for their contemporaries in Haikou, our Chinese sister city and capital of Hainan province. The book Life as a teenager in Darwin includes topics such as school and family life, shopping and football, and is being developed into a film for launch in Haikou later this month. Students Kawai Teng and Johannah Pastor will travel to the event. I wish them well and look forward to seeing the Darwin film, due for release during Term 3 this year.”

19th Barrio Fiesta

A favourite occasion of many Filipinos, the annual Barrio Fiesta, will be held at the Filipino Community Centre on Saturday 29 August 2015. The occasion will feature the Mutya ng Barrio Fiesta candidates and the usual variety of Filipino and international foodstalls.

Karaoke Night

As a prelude to the upcoming Barrio Fiesta, a Karaoke Night with the Mutya ng Barrio Fiesta First & Last Canvasing, will be held on Friday 21 August 2015 starting at 6:00 pm at the Filipino Community Centre.

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features

♦ Marilou Lehmann

First female Filipino to win in the Darwin Open Golf Championships

✰ 2015 Overall Winner ‘C’ Grade

✰ 2015 Senior Nett Winner

♦ Lito Ocampo

✰ Winner of 2013 Inter-state Ten-Pin Bowling individual perpetual trophy held in Hobart, Tasmania

♦ Darwin Rondalla

First in the NT, the Darwin Rondalla plays Filipino folk tunes like the balitaw, kundiman, balse, danza, marches and lullabies during FAANT, Inc. functions and gatherings. The music of the rondalla brings cheer to Filipinos and non-Filipinos.

Darwin Rondalla members: Bong Ramilo, Felimon Molina, Ed Aralar …

♦ Jana Landong

First female Filipino Cho Dan (Black Belt) in the art of Korean Soo Bahk Do

Filipino Firsts - NT ♦ First to be or to do (not necessarily a winner) ✰ First place winner or champion

Editor’s note: 1. We welcome information regarding Filipino-Australians who should be included in the Filipino Firsts NT. 2. Any entry presented may be contested if sufficient evidence proves otherwise. Kindly pass it on information. to any FAANT, Inc. Executive Committee member. Thank you.

community functions

Valentine’s Day Members and friends of the Filipino community spent a lovely Valentine’s Day Filipino–Latino Valentine’s Dance & Dinner at the Sky City Casino on 13 February 2015.

The Sabrosito Latin Trio of Meno Ella, Cristina and Jorge played romantic and lovely music throughout the evening to the delight of everyone as they danced the night away.

Guest: Hon Peter Donald Styles MLA, Minister for Business, Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing, Minister for Asian Engagement and Trade, Minister for Employment and Training, Minister for Corporate and Information Services, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Young Territorians, Minister for Senior Territorians, and Minister for Defence Industries

Hon Delia Lawrie MLA Member for Karama

Sinulog The Sinulog Festival, highlighted with the

traditional and ritual dance in honor of Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), was celebrated by Darwin Filipinos. The Sinulog dance is usually accompanied by the sound of the drums. Through the dance, the devotees keep moving two steps forward followed by one step backward. While dancing, people chant petitions and thanksgivings to the Infant Jesus.

Fr. Mon Libot CMF, celebrated the mass at the Holy Family Parish Church. This was followed with a procession of the image of the Santo Niño. A fellowship lunch and cultural presentation was held at the Filipino Community Centre.

Hon. Delia Lawrie MLA and Hon. Lauren Moss MLA, joined the Filipino community in the celebrations.

Harmony Day

The annual Harmony Day Soiree, a celebration of our cultural richness, diversity and a display of our harmony as a multicultural society was held last 30 May 2015 at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct

The event featured activities of traditional games, musical instruments, tea/food tasting and lantern making for VIPs. Special numbers from the Filipino Community were a stage performance by Ms Arlei Gonzales and the FAANT Cultural Dance Troupe. Jun Ocampo designed and created the VIP lanterns.

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Philippine Independence Day anniversary

Philippine Independence Day message

from President Benigno S. Aquino III

2015 1st Season

FAANT Basketball League

Grand Finals

The 2015 finals featured four Darwin teams made up of young and not-so-young Filipino-Australians.

MicShelleys’ Café, of Reynaldo Landong, finished Grand Finals Champion, defeating Allskills Recruitment & Migration Services, of Felix Carao, as 1st Runner-up.

Darwin Radiators & Mechanical Services, of Nico Llamas, was 2nd Runner-up with a win over the Ostojic Group, of Kylie Ostojic, 3rd Runner-up.

Hon. Lauren Moss MLA, was the League Championship‘s Guest of Honour.

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Filipino mass

Everyone is cordially invited to join the Filipino Mass every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:30-11:30 am to be held at the Holy Family Parish at 1 Calytrix Road, Karama. The mass celebrant is Fr. Mon Libot CMF.

Rex Dumasig at the RDH

Managing Editor Oscar Parian

Contributors Pat Ocampo, Ross Ocampo, Meleene Primero, Beng/Elsi Barretto, Mila Parian,

Priya Davey

Design and Production Golfpinger

Tambuli is the official newsletter-magazine of the Filipino Australian Association of the Northern Territory, Inc.

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2015 Executive Committee members:

President Oscar Parian

Vice-President Lourdes Valles

Secretary Perly Malapitan

Treasurer Elsi Barretto

Committee Judith Ventic

Tesie Muscat

Gloria Limiatis

Carlos Cabalhug

Marcos Pastor

Josefino Martinez

Nico Llamas

Reynaldo Landong

Ramon Ferrer