13 June 1998
Shane Stone as Minister for Ethnic Affairs committed to supporting the establishment of a Philippines Community Centre at Marrara. He had previously turned the sod on the proposed site - see Images Archives 'Turning the sod on the Filipino Community Centre site Marrara Darwin'. The Filipino Community Centre was officially opened by Chief Minister Shane Stone during the Centennial Celebrations of the Philippines Independence Day on behalf of the Filipino Australian Association Inc. Chief Minister Shane Stoen and Association President Sam Marquez following the unveiling of the opening plaque.