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Admitted Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia Past Commissioner, Community Relations Commission NSW Justice of Peace Former Senior Constable, NSW Police Service Major, Royal Australian Corps of Military Police, Australian Defence Force (In Active) Membership to Community Organisations Royal Order of Sulu and Sabah – Deputy Grand Master for Australia Most Noble Order of Rizal – Lord Constable, Knight Grand Cross Knights of the Order of Rizal – Knight Commander Australia Philippines Services League – Chief of Staff and Founder Returned Services League (RSL), Blacktown Sub Branch – Member Carolinians Australia Incorporated - Member PYPLE Program (Police Youth Pioneering Life Experience Program) – Coordinator Cabramatta Lions Club – Member Confradia Del Santo Nino – Member organising committee Freemasons – Master Mason Banag Banag – Past President Cebuano Speaking Association of Australia – Past President Jaycees, Toledo City Chapter - Member Kabataang Barangay (Philippine National Youth Organisation) – City Federation President, Toledo City, Philippines NSW Retired Police Association - Member NSW Police Association - Member

ANZAC Day is a reminder to avoid wars

We meet on ANZAC day, not to celebrate battle or glorify war, but to remember those who have served our country during conflict and crisis. ANZAC day is not merely a date, or some remote campaign, but rather a spirit. ANZAC day reminds us that wars are to be avoided, but when necessary we must stand up for our values [...]