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Are you Proud to be Pinoy?

Let's start the ball rolling; are you proud to be Pinoy?

Be as honest as possible...

Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111

04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

Comments

  • pmzinozpmzinoz Sydney
    Posts: 239Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2013
    it depends on the situation.. hahaha

    sometimes oo and sometimes not :-)
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    it depends on the situation.. hahaha

    sometimes oo and sometimes not :-)
    This .. pag me kabalustugan parang ayaw mo maging pinoy :D :D :D

    Google for Everything !!!

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited February 2014
    Ako definitely yes. I'm proud na pinanganak akong pinoy and na exposed sa kulturang pinoy. Iba pa rin talaga sa atin. Maraming bagay akong naexperienced sa pinas which makes me appreciate my life even more.

    Lumaki ako sa isang lugar sa Dagat-dagatan Malabon na dikit2 ang bahay na halos kilala mo ang tao sa buong bloke nyo pati na sa ibang lugar. Na normal na ang bagyo at baha. Halos2 araw may pwedeng gawin at pagkalibangan. Nakakatuwang isipin ang hirap nuon pero simpleng bagay masaya na ako. Mula sa paginom ng coke na dapat hating kapatid kami at walang lamangan hanggang sa basketball sa tanghaling tapat para sa pusta na ice tubig. Yung paglalaro sa kalsada na butas ang sando at tsinelas, goma, text, syato, basketball, langit lupa, base 123, makipagsuntukan sa kalye sa simpleng asaran, dampa, tumbang preso, luksong baka, jolen, goma, teks, laro ng gagamba, salagubang, basketball sa poste ng meralco, swimming sa baha, habulan habang umuulan, bugtungan pag brown out, kwentuhan kakatakutan, manuod ng sine pag pasko, karaoke, manuod ng bold movies sa recto, bilyar, pusoy, tongits, pers di kara, mamasko sa ninong, putukan sa kalye, noche buena, media noche, fiesta, sa pagangkas sa likuran ng jeep, sa paminsan minsan pagtatago sa konduktor ng pnr train dahil walang pamasahe pagpasok sa eskuwelahan, etc. wow so many more and thats my childhood in the phillippines! Not perfect pero something that put smile on my face whenever naalala kong balikan ulit. Malaking bagay din yata na batang 80's/90's ako hehe.

    Di ko maexperience yan kung pinanganak ako sa 1st world countries and sobrang pampered ang buhay ko.

    Well, proud ako without much reservations. The reason is that maganda naman ang kultura natin lalo na kung ipopokus sa magagandang bagay. Although maraming pangit, maraming pasaway, maraming balita na nakakadismaya, pero dahil siguro bunga na din ng kahirapan at maraming mpagsamantalang kapwa natin pinoy. But i dont have any control sa mga taong nagpapangit sa imahe ng mga pinoy. Also, i can't please everybody and control they perceptions for thinking na panget, magulo at mahirap ang pinas, etc. At most, kaya ko lang kontrolin ang sarili ko at some extent yung pamilya ko na isabuhay ang magandang kulturang pinoy.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • StickyNoteStickyNote Bundoora
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Apr 15, 2013
    @vhoythoy, tama ang sinabi mo at bilib ako sa iyo, at sa ating lahing Pinoy. Sino pa ba ang dapat maging proud sa ating mga Pinoy kung hindi tayo din.

    Wife is the primary visa applicant.
    Primary School Teacher : 241211

    Dec 2007 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    May 2008 - Positive Skills Assessment
    22 June 2008 - Lodged Visa 175
    04 Jan 2013 - CO allocated (Team 6), CO requested for PCC,
    Medicals, copies of new passport
    16 Jan 2013 - Medicals done at St. Luke's
    22 Jan 2013 - Medical referred to MOC
    19 Feb 2013 - Assigned to new CO (Team 7)
    13 Apr 2013 - Medical finalised
    15 Apr 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
    07 Dec 2013 - IELTS Academic L=8.5 R=8.5 W=8.0 S=8.5 OBS=8.5
    28 Dec 2013 - Flight to Melbourne

    “Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about those who don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.”
    ― Harvey MacKay

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    Proud. Kaya nga yung avatar ko yung tattoo ko e :P

    Tama si @vhoythoy - mas nakakaappreciate tayo ng mga bagay na di siguro natin papansinin kung di tayo Pinoy. Tsaka yung pagiging madiskarte natin, tingin ko hindi natin makukuha kung sa ibang bansa tayo lumaki. O depende rin siguro kung baka sa ibang third world country naman, baka pareho lang rin. Hehe

    Pero ang hirap nga, 'no? Sa dami ng pangit na balita, magmula sa everyday na naeexperience na pahirap (hello naman sa mga nakapila sa MRT!), hanggang sa mga big time na kurakot... Ang daming pwedeng idagdag sa list na 'to na mga dahilan kung bakit di tayo maunlad, na kadalasan nagiging chicken and egg argument lagi. Paano ka nga naman gaganahang maging proud.

    Pero marami pa rin naman tayong kababayan na nagsisikap na gumawa ng mga bagay na ikakarangal natin bilang Pilipino.

    At kung pwede tayong maging contributor din sa pag-unlad, aba why not!

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @vhoythoy - bilib ako sa iyo pre! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • kookie420kookie420 Sydney
    Posts: 101Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2013
    of course - proud to be pinoy!
  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    Very proud to be Pinoy.. I always remind my kids that regardless kung ano man ang ma acquire nila dito sa Australia.. don't ever forget na they started as Pinoy...the value of hardwork .. Pinoy na pinoy yan... sabi nga ng mga officemates ko dito.. di sila makakasabay sa pagiging hardworker ng Pinoy.. =D>

    May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
    9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
    9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
    9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
    10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
    10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
    10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
    11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
    11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
    11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
    12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
    12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
    04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
    08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
    08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
    08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
    08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
    07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
    Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    It is nice to
    Very proud to be Pinoy.. I always remind my kids that regardless kung ano man ang ma acquire nila dito sa Australia.. don't ever forget na they started as Pinoy...the value of hardwork .. Pinoy na pinoy yan... sabi nga ng mga officemates ko dito.. di sila makakasabay sa pagiging hardworker ng Pinoy.. =D>
    i know a lot of race who are also hardworkers...

    on the contrary, hindi naman lahat ng Pinoy hardworker - i know lots of friends who are very lazy.

    sorry mate @multitasking; just playing devil's advocate...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @TasBurrfoot ..no problem mate.. :)

    May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
    9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
    9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
    9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
    10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
    10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
    10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
    11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
    11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
    11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
    12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
    12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
    04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
    08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
    08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
    08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
    08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
    07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
    Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    Kung pasipagan wala na yta tatalo sa boss ko. 630 nasa office na tapos 1030-1100 pm umuuwi araw2. Pumapasok pa pag weekends. Hahays old maid kasi hehe. Pati tuloy ako napapahamak mag OTY hahaha

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    edited March 2014
    It is nice to
    Very proud to be Pinoy.. I always remind my kids that regardless kung ano man ang ma acquire nila dito sa Australia.. don't ever forget na they started as Pinoy...the value of hardwork .. Pinoy na pinoy yan... sabi nga ng mga officemates ko dito.. di sila makakasabay sa pagiging hardworker ng Pinoy.. =D>
    i know a lot of race who are also hardworkers...

    on the contrary, hindi naman lahat ng Pinoy hardworker - i know lots of friends who are very lazy.

    sorry mate @multitasking; just playing devil's advocate...
    I agree, you cannot brand filo ( only ) as hardworkers nor any other traits , sa akin wala sa nationality ang pagiging masipag nasa tao maski anong lahi mo ... siguro ang mapagmamalaki lang ng mga pinoy yung kultura natin like inde natin pinapapunta sa nursing home ang mga parents natin, inde big deal sa atin kung nakatira ka pa sa parents mo , inde big deal sa atin yung mag bigay ng pera sa kamag anak or kapatid or magulang ... at malaki ang respeto natin sa mga magulang natin ......

    etc etc

    i know because inde ako masipag sa work, although in my profession I can do a 3 hour job into 1 hour .. like kayod ng 1 hour then petiks ng 2 hours ....

    Google for Everything !!!

  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @TasBurrfoot ..no problem mate.. :)

    May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
    9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
    9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
    9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
    10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
    10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
    10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
    11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
    11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
    11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
    12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
    12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
    04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
    08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
    08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
    08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
    08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
    07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
    Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio

  • qgndqgnd Melbourne
    Posts: 43Member
    Joined: Jan 11, 2013

    “Pride should be reserved for something you achieve or obtain on your own, not something that happens by accident of birth. Being Irish isn't a skill... it's a fucking genetic accident. You wouldn't say I'm proud to be 5'11"; I'm proud to have a pre-disposition for colon cancer.”

    ― George Carlin
  • rfmb815rfmb815 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: May 15, 2014
    edited May 2014
    Proud akong maging Pinoy, natural sa atin ang pagiging matulungin at mabait.
  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    Please refrain from posting the same content as it will affect our seo. And also dont do multiple posting in different catgeory. Thanks.

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Ako definitely yes. I'm proud na pinanganak akong pinoy and na exposed sa kulturang pinoy. Iba pa rin talaga sa atin. Maraming bagay akong naexperienced sa pinas which makes me appreciate my life even more.

    Lumaki ako sa isang lugar sa Dagat-dagatan Malabon na dikit2 ang bahay na halos kilala mo ang tao sa buong bloke nyo pati na sa ibang lugar. Na normal na ang bagyo at baha. Halos2 araw may pwedeng gawin at pagkalibangan. Nakakatuwang isipin ang hirap nuon pero simpleng bagay masaya na ako. Mula sa paginom ng coke na dapat hating kapatid kami at walang lamangan hanggang sa basketball sa tanghaling tapat para sa pusta na ice tubig. Yung paglalaro sa kalsada na butas ang sando at tsinelas, goma, text, syato, basketball, langit lupa, base 123, makipagsuntukan sa kalye sa simpleng asaran, dampa, tumbang preso, luksong baka, jolen, goma, teks, laro ng gagamba, salagubang, basketball sa poste ng meralco, swimming sa baha, habulan habang umuulan, bugtungan pag brown out, kwentuhan kakatakutan, manuod ng sine pag pasko, karaoke, manuod ng bold movies sa recto, bilyar, pusoy, tongits, pers di kara, mamasko sa ninong, putukan sa kalye, noche buena, media noche, fiesta, sa pagangkas sa likuran ng jeep, sa paminsan minsan pagtatago sa konduktor ng pnr train dahil walang pamasahe pagpasok sa eskuwelahan, etc. wow so many more and thats my childhood in the phillippines! Not perfect pero something that put smile on my face whenever naalala kong balikan ulit. Malaking bagay din yata na batang 80's/90's ako hehe.

    Di ko maexperience yan kung pinanganak ako sa 1st world countries and sobrang pampered ang buhay ko.

    Well, proud ako without much reservations. The reason is that maganda naman ang kultura natin lalo na kung ipopokus sa magagandang bagay. Although maraming pangit, maraming pasaway, maraming balita na nakakadismaya, pero dahil siguro bunga na din ng kahirapan at maraming mpagsamantalang kapwa natin pinoy. But i dont have any control sa mga taong nagpapangit sa imahe ng mga pinoy. Also, i can't please everybody and control they perceptions for thinking na panget, magulo at mahirap ang pinas, etc. At most, kaya ko lang kontrolin ang sarili ko at some extent yung pamilya ko na isabuhay ang magandang kulturang pinoy.
    proud ako bilang Pinoy. at proud din ako kay vhoythoy :)

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • chayzkichayzki Melbourne
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: May 28, 2015
    Count me in. Proud to be pinay
  • jhay555jhay555 Dubai
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Feb 06, 2016
    Hi Guys Im a pinoy and im proud of
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  • ron02ron02 Sydney
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2015
    100% Proud!
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    walang duda!

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • LizzieLizzie Stockholm
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2015
    For me being born Filipino is a part of who I am, the same way that I am female, born with 1 pair of hands, legs, etc. I don't see the point of being proud or not proud of something that is my natural state of being. I mean I can change my passport but it doesn't change who I am.

    I also don't peg people according to race, for example if someone is a hard worker I attribute it to the individual's character traits rather than his/her race and same when someone is a racist, that person just lacks common decency.
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