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Filipino Firsts – NT ‘pride in the Filipino’
Filipinos all over the world are known to do well in different fields of endeavour. FAANT, Inc.,
under the leadership of President Oscar Parian, launched the ‘Filipino Firsts - NT’ project. This is a continuing project because for as long as FAANT, Inc. exists, many more Filipino Firsts NT will happen.
Filipino Firsts NT aims to document in an official honour roll to give recognition to, and
make Filipino-Australians proud and aware of achievements by our kabayans here in Darwin and the NT as a whole. Many kabayans in the NT are recognized in business, education, medicine, performing arts, sports, etc. but little is known about them. FAANT, Inc. aims to give recognition and acknowledge the achiever, e.g., Filipino Firsts in Education, Science and Technology; Filipino Firsts in Medicine and Allied Professions; Filipino Firsts in Arts, Music and Entertainment; Filipino Firsts in Sports; Filipino Firsts in Business; etc. To be a part of this honor roll, the following criteria must be satisfied – 1) the achievement is a source of pride for the Filipino community in the NT; and either (a) the candidate is the first Pinoy to achieve it in the NT or (b) the candidate is the best achiever or performer in a particular undertaking (e.g., best in the sport). FAANT, Inc. strongly encourage Filipinos in the NT to share with the community any achievement to be acknowledged if they believe they deserve to be included in the roll.
A ‘Filipino Firsts NT’ of note is Cynthia Molina’s Order of Australia in 1983 – first Filipino and first Asian in the NT to achieve the award. Cynthia’s various works included the YWCA, the National Council of Women, the Good Neighbour Council, the Lions Club and the Quota Club.
Other ‘Filipino Firsts NT’ are: Lino Molina – first president of the Filipino Association of the Northern Territory and ; Dr. Rene Peñaloza – first Filipino Honorary Consul in the NT; Rose Peñaloza – first Filipino Dietician appointed in the NT; Dr. Cristeta Kabasares Salandanan – first Filipino doctor/medical officer in Darwin Renal Dialysis
(more of Filipino Firsts in this issue)
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1 Filipino Firsts NT
2 from the FAANT, Inc. president
3 2014 FAANT, Inc. president’s report
6 community balita
7 community events Christmas 2014 Philippines Independence Day celebrations
Barrio Fiesta 2014 Harmony Day Fundraising Project Sinulog
15 features Filipino Firsts – NT
19 lutong Pinoy
… from the FAANT, Inc. president
Minamahal naming mga kabayan,
Maligayang Pasko at Masaganang 2015
sa inyong lahat.
--- Oscar & Mila
The Filipino Australian Association of the NT (FAANT), established in 1973, plays an important role in organizing
community events such as 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.
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2014 FAANT President’s Report
Filipino Australian Association of the Northern Territory Inc.
FAANT PRESIDENT’s REPORT for 2014 I assumed the role of FAANT’s President in November 2012. Each day is interesting and full of various challenges. However, the hard work and dedication of the former FAANT Presidents and Executive Committees lay the ground works for the Association and its Executive Committee to face and handle the 2014 and beyond challenges and opportunities. FAANT’s EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2014 The current FAANT Executive Committee is composed of the following:
President – Oscar Parian Vice President – Judith Ventic Treasurer – Elsi Barretto Secretary – Lourdes Valles Executive Committee Members: Ron Greaves Marcos Pastor Matthew Mitchell Maryann Samson Mary Anne Bernabe-Laurel Malix Laurel Annalee Boholts Ingrid Vollmer Primae Matuguina
Everyone contributed and did their best to make FAANT’s ventures and events significant and successful. ACHIEVEMENTS
The Association has continued to focus on collaborative activities and has worked with a wide range of colleagues as part of the advocacy and events program that included networking, meetings and coordination with: Office of the Chief Minister; Leader of the Opposition; Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA); Multicultural Council of NT; Philippine Honorary Consul General; Community Liaison Team/Department of Immigration; Darwin City Council; Palmerston City Council; Filipino Council of NT (FILCONT); Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA); Filipino Club Darwin Inc.; Filipino Social Club of Gove; Mabuhay Multicultural Association of Alice Springs;Filipiniana Senior Citizens Association Inc.; Katherine Filipino-Australian Association of the NT Inc.; 40 Love Darwin; Nepalese Association of NT (NANT); East Timor Community Centre of Darwin; Holy Family Parish (the FAANT President and Secretary are members of the Parish Pastoral Council); St. Mary’s Cathedral; National Fil-Oz Sports Assoc. (NASA Int’l); Philippine – Australian Sports & Culture Inc. (PASC Inc.); Darwin Rondalla; SoundtripNT – Karaoke Night and Oktoberfest; FiloJammers; Darwin/Cacoy Doce Pares Arnis Club and other Darwin based Filipino sports clubs
Malacañang Palace provided us with messages from the Philippine President, Benigno Aquino III, for our Philippine Independence Day and Barrio Fiesta 2014 celebrations
Philippine Embassy in Canberra provided us with messages from Ambassador Belen F. Anota for our Philippine Independence Day and Barrio Fiesta 2014 celebrations
Participation of the Association in St. Mary’s Cathedral multicultural community celebration and meetings
Harmony Day 2014 Soiree where FAANT was tasked to make the VIP lanterns – design and preparation courtesy of Vic Patalinghug
The Philippine Independence Day 2014 Celebration
Barrio Fiesta 2014
Purchase and replacements of all electric fans
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180 chairs donation from Adina Vibes Hotel – transport from hotel to FCC courtesy of Jojo Pastor, Johnny Cadungon and Aris Lorenzo; Thank you to Mr. John Bristowe, Manager- Adina Vibes Hotel, for the donations
FAANT welcome and send-off party for RAdm. Bernardino PN, Commodore Amba PN and their ladies, Capt. Albert Mogol PN, Capt. Ernie Baldovino PN, officers, women, men of BRP Alcaraz and community members at Garam Masala and BRP Alcaraz. Thank you to MaryAnne Bernabe-Laurel for the food and drinks during the send-off party
Shipment of 40 Typhoon Haiyan donation boxes from the Gove and Darwin-wide community to the Philippines through BRP Alcaraz
FAANT community members audience with Her Honour Sally Thomas AC at the Government house
FAANT community members’ Parliament House tour and audience with the Hon. Peter Donald Styles MLA
TFC Kapamilya Bingonanza (Social Bingo) on Sat, 23 August 2014
The Megaworld Voice Competition on 29, 30 August 2014
eTambuli – to be uploaded December 2014
FAANT Basketball League - Garam Masala, Grand Final Champion
FAANT sponsored choreographer Arlene De La Torre from the Philippines who provided Filipino cultural dance training to students of Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Rosebery Primary School, Humpty Doo Primary School, Sanderson Middle School and Filipino community members and their children
AWARDS FAANT received Plaques of Appreciation from the following:
Capt. Albert Mogol PN(GSC), PN Contingent Task Force Commander, 2014 Kakadu Exercise
Capt. Ernesto O Baldovino PN(GSC), Commanding Officer and Skipper of BRP Ramon Alcaraz
GRANTS RECEIVED:
Multicultural Facility Grant: Kitchen Renovation and Disable Ramp – $38,000.00
MASP Round 1: for 2014 Philippine Independence Day and Barrio Fiesta – $20,000.00
Darwin Waterfront Harmony Soiree 2014: $900.00
AANT-NANT Sharing: $6,000.00
FUTURE GRANTS TO BE APPLIED FOR:
Multicultural Facility Grant – to be submitted by 30 April 2015
MASP Round 1 2015 – to be submitted by 31 March 2015
Harmony Day Soiree 2015 – submitted 31 October 2014
Harmony Day Soiree 2016 – to be submitted by 31 October 2015
EVENTS and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS
FAANT Basketball League
Sinulog for Sto. Niño
40Love Darwin 20th Fil-Aussie Interstate Golf Cup in the Philippines
Darwin Waterfront Harmony Day Soiree
Philippine Independence Day Celebration
Barrio Fiesta
World Solar Car Challenge
SoundtripNT Karaoke Night and Oktoberfest
FAANT Christmas Party
St. Mary’s Cathedral Multicultural Celebration
Missionaries of Charity (Sister Teresa’s Congregation)
Holy Family Parish Multicultural/family activities
Nepalese Association of the Northern Territory events
East Timor Community of Darwin events
Darwin/Cacoy Doce Pares Arnis Club seminar/workshop
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PUBLICATIONS
FAANT Newsletter – eTambuli to be available online by December 2014
Facebook – FAANT’s and FAANTBL’s online link, www.facebook.com/faantinc is used to communicate media releases, promote events and exchange views
Website – the FAANT’s www.faantinc.com.au is used to communicate media releases, promote events and exchange views
PLANS and PROGRAMS for 2015
FAANT Basketball League
Sports Festival: volleyball, badminton, table tennis, darts, chess and golf tournaments
Membership Drive/Discount Scheme Card
Wider Filipino Community Directory
Basketball, badminton, tennis and volleyball courts
Acquisition of karaoke, printer, projector and projector screen
40Love Darwin – Host for 21st Fil-Aussie Interstate Golf Cup in the Philippines
Monthly Socials: bingo, food festival, market/tiangge, karaoke/singing contests
Revisit the Constitution and existing forms/documents to strengthen the governance of the Association
Honour Roll – Honorary Life Membership: Honorary Life Membership of the Filipino Australian Association of the Northern Territory Inc will be awarded in recognition of a significant, long-term contribution to the Association
COMMUNICATION/EMAIL ADDRESSES
[email protected] or go to CONTACTS in www.faantinc.com.au or go to www.facebook.com/faantinc
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FILIPINO COMMUNITY, Financial Members, Friends and Supporters, Darwin Rondalla, SoundtripNT, Venom Band (Rosa Tumanday, Em Cada, Malou Dellow, Girlie Pagtalunan), FiloJammers, Lito Lontoc, Vic Patalinghug, Cherry Grant, Jonah Playford, Alice Rufino, Tony Senga, Pat Ocampo, Johoney Viojan, Angela Martinez, Arlei Mallari, Em Cada and the Sanderson Middle School students, Meleene Primero and the Rosebery Primary School students, Lourdes Valles and the Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School students, Bluey Biermann, FAANT Basketball League (Malix and MaryAnne Laurel, Team Captains and Coaches), SPONSORS (Megaworld International, ABS-CBN, Adina and Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Malaysian Airlines, Bridge Toyota and Lexus of Darwin, PeraMax Online. DL(Jimmy and Gloria Limiatis), BDO, Kerry Mazda, Casuarina Square Medical and Dental, TL Panel, Mister Minit, Basketball NT, Nico Llamas – Darwin Radiators. Rey Landong – Garam Masala/MicShelley’s, Felix Carao – AllSkills Migration, Mac Nyunt – MarCar Care, Narciso Camposo – Brumby’s Palmerston, Tessie Muscat – Pizza King, Kylie Ostojic – Ostojic Group, Mila Parian – Greyline IT Consulting Pty Ltd., Emman Tabora – Rise Graphics), STALL HOLDERS (Maria’s Delight – Maria Samson, Pizza King – Tessie Muscat, Mic Shelley’s Café – Rey Landong, Frozen Penguin and Sunset Smoothie & Juice – Chien Ha, Asian Sari-Sari Store – Edna Ocampo, John Stokes – Miriam Stokes, Samurai Den Sushi & Crepe Station – Brian and Ana Santos, Churros Van – Rosemarie Bitamog, Darwin Smoothies – Analiza Lambino, Uncle John - Elizabeth Kirby, Lexcel Drink Shake – Elsa Uybenes, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Forex, AllSkills Migration), MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES (Nepalese Association of NT (NANT), East Timorese Community Centre of NT)
Thank you for your continued and full support. The executive committee looks forward to meeting you at all our events. We are here to hear your views, requirements and interests and to be of service to you. Yours respectfully, Mr Oscar Parian President, FAANT, Inc. Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected] Mobile: +61 414 964 768 Website: www.faantinc.com.au / www.facebook.com/faantinc
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community balita
Garam Masala -
FAANTBL 2014 Champion The FAANT Basketball League championship
grand final between the top two teams, Garam
Masala and Max Car Care, was held on Saturday 1
November 2014.
Max Car Care dominated from the start with a
four-point lead at 12-6 in the first quarter. Garam
Masala fought back and took the third period with
the score at 25-24. With two minutes to go in the
last quarter, Garam Masala’s defence held off Max
Car Care’s offense for a four- point win, 36 -32 and
claim the championship. Travis Ellis was top-scorer
for Garam Masala with 11 points and Michael
Opara putting in nine points.
Third place in the championship was won by All
Skills in a high scoring win, 79-60, over Pizza King.
2014 FAANT AGM At the FAANT AGM on 8 November 2014, the FAANT Executive Committee for the new term of
office will be served by the following:
President: Oscar Parian
Vice-President: Malix Laurel
Secretary: Lourdes Valles
Treasurer: Elsi Barretto
Committee:
Judith Ventic Mary Anne Bernabe-Laurel Tessie Muscat
Gloria Limiatis Marcos Pastor Josefino Martinez
Nico Llamas Reynaldo Landong Ramon Ferrer
Finishing with a net score of 71, Pat Ocampo came on top of the
B grade golfers at DGC’s Medal of Medals competition held Sunday,
26 October 2014.
Despite playing a horrendous bogey 4 at the 7th hole, Pat’s short
game held together to finish strongly at the back nine. Other Pinoys
who figured well in the competition were Oscar Parian (74), and
Federico Garcia (76).
Ocampo tops Grade B in DGC Medal of Medals competition
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community events
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FAANT has traditionally celebrated the Philippine Independence Day on June 12 at the
Filipino Community Centre. The 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine
Independence was observed with a Dinner-Dance on the 7th of June 2014 at the Filipino
Community Centre.
The theme for this year is “Celebrating the Renaissance of the Filipino Pride: Our Values,
Faith and Culture”. 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.
The special intention of this event is for the proceeds to support FAANT’s Typhoon Haiyan
Rehabilitation Program.
Philippine Independence Day celebrations 2014
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Philippine Independence Day message from President Benigno S. Aquino III
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Executive Committee members
Barrio Fiesta 2014 In addition to the traditional crowning of
the Mutya ng Barrio Fiesta (Little Princess of the Festival) or Lakambini ng Barrio Fiesta (Queen of the Festival), this year’s festivities also featured the Megaworld International MEGAVOICE Darwin singing competition. The winner will compete for the title of "The Megavoice International Champion” in Manila.
The Barrio Fiesta has been a catalyst for young Filipino Australians to develop their artistic talents in the performing arts. It helped them to develop their cultural identity and grow confident in recognising their heritage. It has positively changed the self-image of young Filipino-Australians about themselves.
The Barrio Fiesta has grown and gained a reputation as one of the five largest ethnic festivals in Darwin at the present time. The hugely successful Barrio Fiesta had attracted the largest crowd gathered at one single time at the Filipino Community Centre by far.
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Harmony Day 2014 The fourth Darwin Waterfront Harmony Soiree held on Saturday 31 May 2014 was spiced-up
with performances from the Filipino community.
Dances and music showcasing the rich and diverse
Filipino culture delighted the evening’s multi-cultural audience.
The Darwin Waterfront Harmony Soiree is a collaborative effort
by the Northern Territory Government, Darwin Waterfront
Corporation, Darwin Community Arts and the
Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory.
Fund-raising project
2014 The Filipino Australian Association of
the Northern Territory (FAANT, Inc.) and
the wider Filipino community established
a centralized NT FIL-OZ associations fund-
raising project for the victims of the super
typhoon Haiyan.
The entire Darwin Community was
invited to a fund-raising Benefit Concert
for the victims of typhoon Haiyan at the
Filipino Centre. Then, a fund-raising lunch
was held at Curves, Adina Vibe
Waterfront where everyone was treated
to a 3-course meal with champagne on
arrival. Soundtrip NT, FiloJammers, other
Filipino artists, and local businesses joined
hands in organising a fundraising event at
the Filipino Community Centre.
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Filipino Mass We would like to invite everyone to a 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.
Sinulog 2014
The Sinulog Festival, highlighted with the traditional and ritual dance in honor of Santo Niño,
was observed 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 Santo Niño.
FAANT, Inc. membership Make the Filipino-Australian Association a part of your Territory life. Let's help one another keep
our traditions alive! Join us by becoming a new member or by renewing your membership. Your
valuable contribution and involvement will ensure a steady stream of supporters for all our projects.
Download membership form now! If you have questions, contact Oscar Parian, Membership Chair /
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features
Gerry Cantoria– owner and operator of Head Republic, first Filipino-owned barberya in Darwin, NT, 2011-present
Elena Ralph – first president, Fiipino-Australian Association of the NT, Inc.
Dr Rene Peñaloza – first Filipino Honorary Consul , NT
Ross Ocampo (right) – first Filipino Senior Manager, Spatial Data and Mapping, NT Department of Natural Resources, Environment, the Arts and Sports
Lino Molina (right) – first president, Fiipino Association of the NT (1973)
Remy Sanchez (centre) – first Filipino Home Finance Manager, Westpac – Palmerston and Casuarina, NT
‘Filipino Firsts
- NT’
Pride in the Filipino
Michael Zarris –first Filipino franchisee and operator of Mister Minit Casuarina, NT, 2012-present
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Nes-nes Sanchez – first Filipino representative golfer to the Wilson Australian Junior Golf Amateur Championships and the International Greg Norman Junior Masters
Malix Laurel – first Filipino captain of the Northern Territory water polo team in the 2001 and 2003 Arafura Games
Dodie Sanchez –
first Filipino winner in
golf at the 1996 Arafura
Games
40/Love - first
Filipino group
to conduct an
official golf
tournament
ambrose at the
RAAF Darwin
Golf Club
Patrick Ocampo –
first Filipino winner in
golf - “C” Grade, at
the 1998 NT Open;
2002 NT News Hole-
in-1 /Nearest the Pin
competition
FAANT, Inc. -
first Filipino
community
organization
in NT to go
Online
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Random Shots
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BRP Ramon Alcaraz – 2014 KaKadu Military Exercise
Philippine Solar Car Race team
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Lutong
Pinoy
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Managing Editor Oscar Parian
Contributors Pat Ocampo, Ross Ocampo, Meleene Primero, Beng/Elsi Barretto, Mila Parian, Priya
Davey, Malix Laurel, Remy Sanchez
Design and Production Golfpinger
Tambuli is the official newsletter-magazine of the Filipino Australian Association of the Northern Territory, Inc.
(FAANT, Inc.) - a vital part of the information network and is open to all Filipino-Australian organizations.
FAANT, Inc. reserves the right to edit and/or deny publication of any item that may be detrimental to the
general interest of the Filipino-Australian community and the Northern Territory as a whole.
