Jason Cordi

Child sexual abuse is a distressing reality that affects individuals and communities worldwide. The Australian Government’s ‘One Talk at a Time’ campaign aims to address the issue by educating parents, caregivers and the broader community on strategies to prevent child sexual abuse. By fostering informed and proactive discussions, this initiative emphasises the role of communities […]

On 18 February 2025, The Empowered Australian Multicultural Society (TEAMS) had the privilege of being invited by Mathew Hilakari MP, State Member of Point Cook, for an afternoon tea, tour, and discussion on matters affecting the community. Accompanying TEAMS were outgoing Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo, Consul Jan Sherwin Wenceslao, Jason Cordi of The Philippine Times, […]

The launch of My Superhero Voice, a culturally inclusive and age-appropriate children’s storybook aimed at preventing child sexual abuse, was held at Tatterson Pavilion in Keysborough, Victoria. Created as part of the ‘One Talk at a Time’ campaign by the National Office for Child Safety within the Attorney-General’s office, in collaboration with Cultural Perspectives, this storybook […]

From pest management and poultry technology to digital marketing and desserts, Brisbane’s diverse business community was celebrated at the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards. The event on Friday saw more than 500 of Brisbane’s multicultural entrepreneurs and influential leaders gather to recognise the 11 finalists that have made Brisbane even better over the past […]

In a stunning display of vocal prowess and stage presence, 11-year-old Zsofia Cabacis from Melbourne, has claimed victory in both the semi-finals and grand finals of the prestigious TaketheMic singing competition’s Junior Contemporary Division. Zsofia’s journey to the top began on May 5th at the semi-finals, where she captivated judges and audience alike with her […]

Asia’s pioneering airline, Philippine Airlines, is solidifying its service for passengers traveling between Melbourne, Sydney, and Manila, and vice versa. Since the beginning of June, the Philippines’ flag carrier has entered into a temporary wet-lease agreement with Spain’s Wamos Air to ensure a service that is consistent and reliable, maintaining PAL’s high standards that customers […]

By Rado Gatchalian, KCR Past Eastern Australia Area Deputy Commander, KOR ANZO Region (This is the author’s Rizaliana delivered at the Combined Knighting and Elevation Ceremony hosted by the Knights of Rizal Southern Sydney Chapter on 16 June 2024 at Picton Masonic Centre, Picton NSW, Australia) On June 25, 1884, at the banquet in Madrid, […]

With someone with a communications, marketing and journalism background, you’d think that selling children’s books would be easy. But not quite so for Perth based author, Vercess Caina who has written six children’s books to date. In fact, when she had written her first book, she didn’t tell anyone except her family. It was her mum that told her to tell other people. And when she showed the book to her friends, her friends starting to order. That’s when she thought that there’s something to this…

“Sinulog” is a religious and cultural festival that takes place annually in Cebu City, Philippines. It is a celebration of the Santo Niño (Holy Child), the oldest religious relic in the country, and is marked by parades, dancing, and other cultural activities. The festival is held on the third Sunday of January each year and […]

Bitcoin dominates the headlines with its soaring highs and plunging lows. It sparks dreams of building wealth overnight even as warnings ring out about impending crashes. But the chaos masks a deeper truth: Bitcoin represents far more than just digital gold. It challenges fundamental notions about money, financial systems, and who holds power in the modern economy.