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Making a difference with the "TINIKLING" at the 2007 Asian Reston
Festival 07/24/2007 11:00AM ET
When it comes to promoting Filipino culture, Filipinos will always be
enthusiastic. The Fil-Am Heritage Dance Ensemble, the Ultimate Eskrima
Int'l (both Grantees of the DC Commission on the Arts) and various Fil-
Am volunteers of the Migrant Heritage Commission ( MHC ) , Inc. took
time off from their hectic schedule to demonstrate and teach the
Philippine national dance “Tinikling” for one full day at the MHC ’s
Philippine Interactive Cultural tent of the Thai Tennis Organization of
America’s 4th Annual Asian Festival in Reston , Virginia. [DETAILS]
Festival 07/24/2007 11:00AM ET
When it comes to promoting Filipino culture, Filipinos will always be
enthusiastic. The Fil-Am Heritage Dance Ensemble, the Ultimate Eskrima
Int'l (both Grantees of the DC Commission on the Arts) and various Fil-
Am volunteers of the Migrant Heritage Commission ( MHC ) , Inc. took
time off from their hectic schedule to demonstrate and teach the
Philippine national dance “Tinikling” for one full day at the MHC ’s
Philippine Interactive Cultural tent of the Thai Tennis Organization of
America’s 4th Annual Asian Festival in Reston , Virginia. [DETAILS]
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Reach Out to Pinoys at Home, Keynote Address by Ambassador Lauro
Baja, Jr. 08/31/2007 5:00PM ET
With a full heart and a great sense of gratitude, I am deeply humbled by
this recognition as a Man of All Seasons and by your kind invitation to
keynote the 2007 TOFA awards. Congratulations to all awardees for all
your great achievements. [DETAILS]
Baja, Jr. 08/31/2007 5:00PM ET
With a full heart and a great sense of gratitude, I am deeply humbled by
this recognition as a Man of All Seasons and by your kind invitation to
keynote the 2007 TOFA awards. Congratulations to all awardees for all
your great achievements. [DETAILS]
THE MOST HATED PINAY
08/26/2007 5:00PM
At least as far as millions of overseas Filipino workers and their families
are concerned, the "Most Hated Pinay" Award goes not to Imelda
Marcos or Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but to Manila society columnist Malu
Fernandez. This dubious honor was attained by Ms. Fernandez with just
one article which appeared in her regular Manila Daily Standard (“Fierce
and Fabulous”) column which dealt mainly with the hedonistic lifestyles
of the Philippine rich and famous. [DETAILS]
08/26/2007 5:00PM
At least as far as millions of overseas Filipino workers and their families
are concerned, the "Most Hated Pinay" Award goes not to Imelda
Marcos or Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but to Manila society columnist Malu
Fernandez. This dubious honor was attained by Ms. Fernandez with just
one article which appeared in her regular Manila Daily Standard (“Fierce
and Fabulous”) column which dealt mainly with the hedonistic lifestyles
of the Philippine rich and famous. [DETAILS]
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MHC’s “Kainan, Sayawan, Tennis, Basketball at Iba Pa PICNIC”
09/10/2007 8:00PM ET
Metro Washington D.C.: Many MHC supporters, families and guests
gathered on Labor Day weekend to enjoy the warm remnants of
summer at Arlington’s Marcey Park (part of the Potomac Overlook
Regional Park). [DETAILS]
09/10/2007 8:00PM ET
Metro Washington D.C.: Many MHC supporters, families and guests
gathered on Labor Day weekend to enjoy the warm remnants of
summer at Arlington’s Marcey Park (part of the Potomac Overlook
Regional Park). [DETAILS]
A Chat With Frank Padilla Founder of Couples for Christ Foundation
for Family and Life 09/11/2007 1:45PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 8 - I just had dinner with Frank Padilla of
Manila, one of the most interesting and renowned Filipino positive image
builder of our generation. We had a chat at the residence of Jim and
Tess Taylor of South Arlington, Virginia. [DETAILS]
for Family and Life 09/11/2007 1:45PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 8 - I just had dinner with Frank Padilla of
Manila, one of the most interesting and renowned Filipino positive image
builder of our generation. We had a chat at the residence of Jim and
Tess Taylor of South Arlington, Virginia. [DETAILS]
Maid To Order 09/11/2007 10:00AM ET
In 2005, Human Rights Watch published a critical report on the abuses
suffered by women domestic workers. The report, "Maid to Order:
Ending Abuses Against Migrant Domestic Workers in Singapore,"
outlined the research made on the "abusive conditions facing many
domestic workers in Singapore." [DETAILS]
In 2005, Human Rights Watch published a critical report on the abuses
suffered by women domestic workers. The report, "Maid to Order:
Ending Abuses Against Migrant Domestic Workers in Singapore,"
outlined the research made on the "abusive conditions facing many
domestic workers in Singapore." [DETAILS]
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For Gold and Country 09/25/2007 1:50PM ET
For the first time, a former president was brought to trial and
successfully prosecuted for plundering the land that he was sworn to
protect and to serve. And for the first time also, the anti-graft court
Sandiganbayan -- which had been sterile since its inception in the
aftermath of the People Power that toppled the Marcos dictatorship in
1986 [DETAILS]
For the first time, a former president was brought to trial and
successfully prosecuted for plundering the land that he was sworn to
protect and to serve. And for the first time also, the anti-graft court
Sandiganbayan -- which had been sterile since its inception in the
aftermath of the People Power that toppled the Marcos dictatorship in
1986 [DETAILS]
La Gloria's Way 10/02/2007 10:00AM ET
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has stirred a hornet's nest when she
offered to give presidential pardon to deposed President Joseph
Estrada. Estrada was convicted by the Sandiganbayan for plunder and
sentenced to reclusion perpetua -- life imprisonment. [DETAILS]
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has stirred a hornet's nest when she
offered to give presidential pardon to deposed President Joseph
Estrada. Estrada was convicted by the Sandiganbayan for plunder and
sentenced to reclusion perpetua -- life imprisonment. [DETAILS]
Philippines’ riveting performance at the 2007 Dance DC Festival,
Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. 10/01/2007 8:00PM ET
The Fil-Am Dance Ensemble, an ensemble of Fil-am talents (youth and
adults) from Migrant Heritage Commission’s (MHC) Fil-Am Heritage
Dance, Ultimate Eskrima International, Mabuhay, Inc., Fil-Am Ministry of
St. Michael , Ilocano Society of America’s (ISA’s) Miss Teen-Philippines U.
S.A. and the Philippine-American Community Partnership, gave a riveting
performance before a full pack (SRO) hall of art enthusiasts at the
prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the performing Arts in the U.S.
capital during the Dance DC Festival’s Dance Asia. [DETAILS]
Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. 10/01/2007 8:00PM ET
The Fil-Am Dance Ensemble, an ensemble of Fil-am talents (youth and
adults) from Migrant Heritage Commission’s (MHC) Fil-Am Heritage
Dance, Ultimate Eskrima International, Mabuhay, Inc., Fil-Am Ministry of
St. Michael , Ilocano Society of America’s (ISA’s) Miss Teen-Philippines U.
S.A. and the Philippine-American Community Partnership, gave a riveting
performance before a full pack (SRO) hall of art enthusiasts at the
prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the performing Arts in the U.S.
capital during the Dance DC Festival’s Dance Asia. [DETAILS]
Texas Chamber sends Special Mission to the Philippines 10/03/2007
9:00AM ET
Gus Mercado, Chairman /CEO of Datalogix Texas and former Acting
Philippine Consul-General in Houston , has announced that the
Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of North Texas is sending a
Special Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines from October
22nd to the 26th this year, in response to the call of Philippine President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for U.S. businessmen to do business in the
Philippines. The trade mission will focus on IT/Telecom outsourcing and
Joint Venture opportunities, as well as pursue business partnerships in
finance, legal services, export , real estate and logistics, medical tourism
and retirement.. [DETAILS]
9:00AM ET
Gus Mercado, Chairman /CEO of Datalogix Texas and former Acting
Philippine Consul-General in Houston , has announced that the
Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of North Texas is sending a
Special Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines from October
22nd to the 26th this year, in response to the call of Philippine President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for U.S. businessmen to do business in the
Philippines. The trade mission will focus on IT/Telecom outsourcing and
Joint Venture opportunities, as well as pursue business partnerships in
finance, legal services, export , real estate and logistics, medical tourism
and retirement.. [DETAILS]
HEAR YE HEAR YE 10/04/2007 8:00AM ET
In recognition of the above achievements and in appreciation of his
many other contributions to the community, the authorities of the old
historic City of London agreed to confer upon this young Quiapo boy
membership to a 14th century old and distinguished Guild, an honour
which is shared by such distinguished persons of renown as Sir Winston
Churchill and Nelson Mandela. So, it came to pass that on Tuesday, the
25th of September of the year 2007, in a solemn ceremony in the Court
of the Chamberlain, Angel Arando was conferred the title Freeman of
the City of London. [DETAILS]
In recognition of the above achievements and in appreciation of his
many other contributions to the community, the authorities of the old
historic City of London agreed to confer upon this young Quiapo boy
membership to a 14th century old and distinguished Guild, an honour
which is shared by such distinguished persons of renown as Sir Winston
Churchill and Nelson Mandela. So, it came to pass that on Tuesday, the
25th of September of the year 2007, in a solemn ceremony in the Court
of the Chamberlain, Angel Arando was conferred the title Freeman of
the City of London. [DETAILS]
SEC NICHOLSON GIVES $0 .5M FAREWELL GIFT TO VMMC
10/03/2007 1:00PM ET
The Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of the US Department of
Veterans Affairs announced the grant of another $ 500,000 to the
Veterans Memorial Medical Center several days prior to his departure
from the Department. He made this announcement during a meeting
with Ambassador Willy C. Gaa on September 24. [DETAILS]
10/03/2007 1:00PM ET
The Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of the US Department of
Veterans Affairs announced the grant of another $ 500,000 to the
Veterans Memorial Medical Center several days prior to his departure
from the Department. He made this announcement during a meeting
with Ambassador Willy C. Gaa on September 24. [DETAILS]
FILIPINO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY DEMANDS APOLOGY FROM ABC
OVER "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES" RACIALLY INSENSITIVE REMARKS
10/04/2007 10:00AM ET
The Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) condemns in the strongest
possible terms the racially insensitive remarks made by actress Teri
Hatcher in the ABC prime time television series "Desperate Housewives".
[DETAILS]
Protest letter of Ambassador Willy C. Gaa on the racial slur against
Filipino and Philippine Medical School graduates made on the ABC show
"Desperate Housewives" [DETAILS]
OVER "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES" RACIALLY INSENSITIVE REMARKS
10/04/2007 10:00AM ET
The Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) condemns in the strongest
possible terms the racially insensitive remarks made by actress Teri
Hatcher in the ABC prime time television series "Desperate Housewives".
[DETAILS]
Protest letter of Ambassador Willy C. Gaa on the racial slur against
Filipino and Philippine Medical School graduates made on the ABC show
"Desperate Housewives" [DETAILS]
San Beda to Compete In SIFE World Cup 10/04/2007 6:30PM ET
The team will represent the Philippines in the SIFE International Word
Cup Exposition (visit www.sife.org) to be held at the Hilton Hotel in New
York, USA on Oct. 9-13, 2007. [DETAILS]
The team will represent the Philippines in the SIFE International Word
Cup Exposition (visit www.sife.org) to be held at the Hilton Hotel in New
York, USA on Oct. 9-13, 2007. [DETAILS]
American Master Dive Instructor and Underwater Photographer
Receives Hi 5 Award 10/05/2007 10:30AM ET
American diver and underwater photographer Mr. Tom Yang received the
Gold Medal for the Hi Five Best Portfolio Award in the Wow Shoot Out
Competition in the recently concluded 6th Celebrate the Sea Marine
Imagery Festival Philippines which was held at the Coconut Palace in
Manila from September 21-23, 2007. [DETAILS]
Receives Hi 5 Award 10/05/2007 10:30AM ET
American diver and underwater photographer Mr. Tom Yang received the
Gold Medal for the Hi Five Best Portfolio Award in the Wow Shoot Out
Competition in the recently concluded 6th Celebrate the Sea Marine
Imagery Festival Philippines which was held at the Coconut Palace in
Manila from September 21-23, 2007. [DETAILS]
The 10 best Filipino fighters 10/06/2007 7:30PM ET
Today, Manny Pacquiao attempts to enhance an already formidable
legacy and stamp his frenetic brand of boxing into Filipino history books.
It is an impressive book, chronicling a saga that reaches back to the
1920's. [DETAILS]
Today, Manny Pacquiao attempts to enhance an already formidable
legacy and stamp his frenetic brand of boxing into Filipino history books.
It is an impressive book, chronicling a saga that reaches back to the
1920's. [DETAILS]
KORENBERG and RODRIGUEZ
Two Attorneys Plead Guilty in Visa Fraud Scheme 10/06/2007 5:35 PM
SAN DIEGO - A founder of a popular law firm in the West Coast and his
senior associate pleaded guilty on Friday (Oct. 5) to charges related to
the filing of fraudulent employment visa applications, the United States
Attorney's Office has disclosed. [DETAILS]
Two Attorneys Plead Guilty in Visa Fraud Scheme 10/06/2007 5:35 PM
SAN DIEGO - A founder of a popular law firm in the West Coast and his
senior associate pleaded guilty on Friday (Oct. 5) to charges related to
the filing of fraudulent employment visa applications, the United States
Attorney's Office has disclosed. [DETAILS]
SULYAP KALINANGAN
A GLIMPSE OF PHILIPPINE HERITAGE 10/06/2007 8:30 AM ET
The Palawan Dance Troupe. the official dance troupe of the Palawan
State University (PSU), is an excellently choreographed group with a
remarkable record of excellent performances in different parts of the
Philippines and the United States . [DETAILS]
A GLIMPSE OF PHILIPPINE HERITAGE 10/06/2007 8:30 AM ET
The Palawan Dance Troupe. the official dance troupe of the Palawan
State University (PSU), is an excellently choreographed group with a
remarkable record of excellent performances in different parts of the
Philippines and the United States . [DETAILS]
Pacquiao too fast, too strong for out gunned Barrera 10/07/2007
6:00AM ET
LAS VEGAS -- Four years ago, Manny Pacquiao steamrolled Marco
Antonio Barrera en route to an 11th-round TKO victory. It wasn't nearly
as easy this time around, but Pacquiao still got the job done in the
rematch. [DETAILS]
6:00AM ET
LAS VEGAS -- Four years ago, Manny Pacquiao steamrolled Marco
Antonio Barrera en route to an 11th-round TKO victory. It wasn't nearly
as easy this time around, but Pacquiao still got the job done in the
rematch. [DETAILS]
La Salle wins UAAP crown 10/07/2007 5:30AM ET
The La Salle Green Archers swept the once-invincible UE Red Warriors,
73-64, at Game 2 to win the best-of-three series and snatch the UAAP
championship before Araneta Coliseum’s sell out crowd Sunday.
[DETAILS]
The La Salle Green Archers swept the once-invincible UE Red Warriors,
73-64, at Game 2 to win the best-of-three series and snatch the UAAP
championship before Araneta Coliseum’s sell out crowd Sunday.
[DETAILS]
MESSAGE FROM: Caloy Loyzaga 10/07/2007 2:30AM ET
Greetings from Downunder! How wonderful to be with you again even
thru cyber space. This is a wonderful country to be in. Australia, One
that I can call my "second Home". [DETAILS]
Greetings from Downunder! How wonderful to be with you again even
thru cyber space. This is a wonderful country to be in. Australia, One
that I can call my "second Home". [DETAILS]
DESPERATE APOLOGIES 10/09/2007 1:00PM ET
When Terri Hatcher's character in "Desperate Housewives" flippantly
inferred in the September 30 episode of the hit TV show that all
physicians who receive their diplomas from "some med school in the
Philippines" are quacks, it exposed not just the anti-Filipino bigotry of
the producers, scriptwriters and cast of that ABC show but the total
absence of the Filipino community's clout in Hollywood. [DETAILS]
When Terri Hatcher's character in "Desperate Housewives" flippantly
inferred in the September 30 episode of the hit TV show that all
physicians who receive their diplomas from "some med school in the
Philippines" are quacks, it exposed not just the anti-Filipino bigotry of
the producers, scriptwriters and cast of that ABC show but the total
absence of the Filipino community's clout in Hollywood. [DETAILS]
Medical Mission of Mercy, USA 10/10/2007 6:00AM ET
6th Annual Fund Raising Drive and Induction Ball
Philippine American Medical Mission of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
(Medical Mission of Mercy, USA) [DETAILS]
6th Annual Fund Raising Drive and Induction Ball
Philippine American Medical Mission of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
(Medical Mission of Mercy, USA) [DETAILS]
GMA: Political noise should not affect progress 10/10/2007 11:30AM
Excessive politicking could not derail the government’s implementation of
major economic reforms and its quest for political stability, President
Arroyo said on Wednesday. [DETAILS]
Excessive politicking could not derail the government’s implementation of
major economic reforms and its quest for political stability, President
Arroyo said on Wednesday. [DETAILS]
ABC'S FAVORITE ETHNIC COMMUNITY 10/12/2007 8:30AM
When she was mayor of San Francisco, Dianne Feinstein used to tell her
close friends that her favorite ethnic group was the Filipino community.
While other ethnic groups would badger her and demand appointments
to major commissions and funding for their community programs, the
Filipinos, she said, would be satisfied with just getting a little attention,
having their photos taken with her. [DETAILS]
When she was mayor of San Francisco, Dianne Feinstein used to tell her
close friends that her favorite ethnic group was the Filipino community.
While other ethnic groups would badger her and demand appointments
to major commissions and funding for their community programs, the
Filipinos, she said, would be satisfied with just getting a little attention,
having their photos taken with her. [DETAILS]
Breaking News: ABC Agrees to Open Doors to Filipinos 10/12/2007
6:00AM
In a letter to Jon Melegrito, Communications Director of NaFFAA, the ABC
Senior Vice President of Diversity, Mr. Robert Mendez, agreed to explore
a program that might help increase opportunities for Filipinos at ABC.
[DETAILS]
6:00AM
In a letter to Jon Melegrito, Communications Director of NaFFAA, the ABC
Senior Vice President of Diversity, Mr. Robert Mendez, agreed to explore
a program that might help increase opportunities for Filipinos at ABC.
[DETAILS]
PHILIPPINE NEWS IN SAN FRANCISCO
Financial Losses Prompt Firing of Veteran Journalist 10/13/2007
10:30AM
SAN DIEGO - Philippine News, the oldest Filipino newspaper in the
United States, has fired one of its top editors just three months after its
owners had unceremoniously dismissed its long-serving editor-in-chief.
[DETAILS]
Financial Losses Prompt Firing of Veteran Journalist 10/13/2007
10:30AM
SAN DIEGO - Philippine News, the oldest Filipino newspaper in the
United States, has fired one of its top editors just three months after its
owners had unceremoniously dismissed its long-serving editor-in-chief.
[DETAILS]
Arroyo renews call for Charter change
Panel formed to draft federalism ‘roadmap’ by 2012 10/15/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Amid talk of impeachment at the House of
Representatives and alleged bribery by Malacañang of lawmakers and
local officials, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has revived her call for
Charter change to pave the way for federalism by 2012. [DETAILS]
Panel formed to draft federalism ‘roadmap’ by 2012 10/15/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Amid talk of impeachment at the House of
Representatives and alleged bribery by Malacañang of lawmakers and
local officials, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has revived her call for
Charter change to pave the way for federalism by 2012. [DETAILS]
AMBASSADOR GAA PUSHES FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS IN
PROMOTING DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT 10/17/2007
7:10 AM ET
On 11 October 2007 , Ambassador Willy Gaa called for stronger
partnerships amongst governments, private institutions, NGOs and civil
society in helping promote democracy and development, particularly for
developing countries in the midst of a democratic transition, at the video
conference convened by the Community of Democracies at the World
Bank Institute. [DETAILS]
PROMOTING DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT 10/17/2007
7:10 AM ET
On 11 October 2007 , Ambassador Willy Gaa called for stronger
partnerships amongst governments, private institutions, NGOs and civil
society in helping promote democracy and development, particularly for
developing countries in the midst of a democratic transition, at the video
conference convened by the Community of Democracies at the World
Bank Institute. [DETAILS]
San Beda SIFE team wins 3rd place in World Cup 10/17/2007
6:15 AM ET
The San Beda SIFE Team got 3rd Place at the World Cup held at New
York Hilton, NYC. Also got the SIFE Spirit Award. There were 44
participating countries. [DETAILS]
6:15 AM ET
The San Beda SIFE Team got 3rd Place at the World Cup held at New
York Hilton, NYC. Also got the SIFE Spirit Award. There were 44
participating countries. [DETAILS]
Amb. Gaa Highlights RP Economic Gains to Business Community in
Wisconsin 10/18/2007 6:05 PM ET
During an official visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 08 October 2007,
Ambassador Willy C. Gaa took the opportunity to highlight Philippine
economic gains, and promote the Philippines as a prime investment
destination and as a gateway for expanding business in Southeast Asia
to various leaders and representatives of the business and investment
community in Wisconsin.. [DETAILS]
Wisconsin 10/18/2007 6:05 PM ET
During an official visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 08 October 2007,
Ambassador Willy C. Gaa took the opportunity to highlight Philippine
economic gains, and promote the Philippines as a prime investment
destination and as a gateway for expanding business in Southeast Asia
to various leaders and representatives of the business and investment
community in Wisconsin.. [DETAILS]
The United Nations and the Philippines By: Lauro L. Baja, Jr.
10/20/2007 9:40 PM ET
Ethnic tribes in Africa being raped and murdered look to the United
Nations for salvation. Communities in Asia suffering from floods and
diseases turn to the UN for help. Farmers and peasants in South
America expect the UN to alleviate the decline of their livelihood brought
about by globalization. [DETAILS]
10/20/2007 9:40 PM ET
Ethnic tribes in Africa being raped and murdered look to the United
Nations for salvation. Communities in Asia suffering from floods and
diseases turn to the UN for help. Farmers and peasants in South
America expect the UN to alleviate the decline of their livelihood brought
about by globalization. [DETAILS]
Recent Visitors to the Nation’s Capital
10/22/2007 8:40 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 21 - His Excellency, Ambassador Lauro L. Baja
(right), currently Philippine Special Envoy, former Undersecretary of the
Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, and until last year was
Permanent Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations in New York
where he was appointed as designated President of the prestigious
U.N. Security Council. [DETAILS]
10/22/2007 8:40 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 21 - His Excellency, Ambassador Lauro L. Baja
(right), currently Philippine Special Envoy, former Undersecretary of the
Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, and until last year was
Permanent Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations in New York
where he was appointed as designated President of the prestigious
U.N. Security Council. [DETAILS]
Telltale Signs/ The Disconnect
10/23/2007 7:00 AM ET
If the question posed by AOL to its Internet users - whether there was
“good reason for some to be offended by this (Desperate Housewives)
joke”- had been asked of Filipino American and Philippine
commentators, their answers would have been markedly different.
[DETAILS]
10/23/2007 7:00 AM ET
If the question posed by AOL to its Internet users - whether there was
“good reason for some to be offended by this (Desperate Housewives)
joke”- had been asked of Filipino American and Philippine
commentators, their answers would have been markedly different.
[DETAILS]
La Gloria's Skullduggery
10/23/2007 8:00 AM ET
The recent bombing in Glorietta 2, Makati last October 19 has unleashed
another shock wave across the country. The bombing killed 11 people
and injured more than 120. According to police sources, traces of C4
plastic explosives were found at the site. What is odd is that no terrorist
organization claimed the bombing. [DETAILS]
10/23/2007 8:00 AM ET
The recent bombing in Glorietta 2, Makati last October 19 has unleashed
another shock wave across the country. The bombing killed 11 people
and injured more than 120. According to police sources, traces of C4
plastic explosives were found at the site. What is odd is that no terrorist
organization claimed the bombing. [DETAILS]
LATEST PNP FINDINGS ON GLORIETTA MALL BLAST POINT TO GAS
EXPLOSION 10/25/2007 10:00 AM ET
The Philippine National Police (PNP) told the full National Security
Council (NSC)-Cabinet Group meeting in Malacanang this morning that
based on its latest findings, the Oct. 19 Glorietta blast was a "gas
explosion" and not a terrorist bombing as earlier feared. [DETAILS]
EXPLOSION 10/25/2007 10:00 AM ET
The Philippine National Police (PNP) told the full National Security
Council (NSC)-Cabinet Group meeting in Malacanang this morning that
based on its latest findings, the Oct. 19 Glorietta blast was a "gas
explosion" and not a terrorist bombing as earlier feared. [DETAILS]
Chula Vista Lifts Evacuation Order 10/25/2007 10:00 AM ET
SAN DIEGO - The threat of fire has somewhat eased late Tuesday (Oct.
23) afternoon as government authorities lifted all evacuation notices
within the cities of Chula Vista, where a large Filipino population lives,
Solana Beach and Del Mar. [DETAILS]
SAN DIEGO - The threat of fire has somewhat eased late Tuesday (Oct.
23) afternoon as government authorities lifted all evacuation notices
within the cities of Chula Vista, where a large Filipino population lives,
Solana Beach and Del Mar. [DETAILS]
Ex-Philippine President Estrada girds for freedom 10/26/2007
12:00 PM ET
MANILA (Reuters) - Joseph Estrada, the playboy former president of the
Philippines, was preparing for life as a free man on Friday after being
pardoned of his conviction for plundering the nation's coffers. [DETAILS]
12:00 PM ET
MANILA (Reuters) - Joseph Estrada, the playboy former president of the
Philippines, was preparing for life as a free man on Friday after being
pardoned of his conviction for plundering the nation's coffers. [DETAILS]
Fil-Am wins U-S Army's top award 10/26/2007 12:30 PM ET
A Filipino-American soldier emerged victorious at the recently concluded
2007 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Virginia and was declared the
Department of Army's Soldier of the Year. [DETAILS]
A Filipino-American soldier emerged victorious at the recently concluded
2007 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Virginia and was declared the
Department of Army's Soldier of the Year. [DETAILS]
Estrada now cool to calls for Arroyo to resign 10/28/2007 10:30 AM ET
MANILA, Philippines--Former president Joseph Estrada distanced himself
on Sunday from fresh calls for the resignation of President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo, days after she granted him pardon over his plunder
conviction. [DETAILS]
MANILA, Philippines--Former president Joseph Estrada distanced himself
on Sunday from fresh calls for the resignation of President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo, days after she granted him pardon over his plunder
conviction. [DETAILS]
Three-sided threat emerges vs Gloria 10/28/2007 1:30 PM ET
President Arroyo’s hold on power was besieged from three fronts
yesterday with former President Fidel Ramos reminding her that a 100-
day ultimatum to institute reforms was almost up, at the same time that
a bishops group beefed up calls for the setting up of a caretaker
government, and a snowballing campaign on the Internet calling for the
holding of a snap presidential elections. [DETAILS]
President Arroyo’s hold on power was besieged from three fronts
yesterday with former President Fidel Ramos reminding her that a 100-
day ultimatum to institute reforms was almost up, at the same time that
a bishops group beefed up calls for the setting up of a caretaker
government, and a snowballing campaign on the Internet calling for the
holding of a snap presidential elections. [DETAILS]
Barangay elections held today after two-year postponement
10/28/2007 9:30 PM ET
AFTER five years, voters will select new barangay and Sangguniang
Kabataan leaders in today’s simultaneous elections. The barangay and
SK officials have had an extended term of two years with the
postponement of the 2005 elections. [DETAILS]
10/28/2007 9:30 PM ET
AFTER five years, voters will select new barangay and Sangguniang
Kabataan leaders in today’s simultaneous elections. The barangay and
SK officials have had an extended term of two years with the
postponement of the 2005 elections. [DETAILS]
Erap remains in opposition to Gloria 10/29/2007 11:00 AM ET
Amid the Malacañang and anti-Estrada media spins that he has turned
his back on the opposition and is now allied with President Arroyo,
pardoned former President Joseph Estrada yesterday made it clear that
he would remain in opposition to the Arroyo administration and stressed
his position should not be in doubt simply because he had accepted a
free, unconditional and absolute pardon from Mrs. Arroyo. [DETAILS]
Amid the Malacañang and anti-Estrada media spins that he has turned
his back on the opposition and is now allied with President Arroyo,
pardoned former President Joseph Estrada yesterday made it clear that
he would remain in opposition to the Arroyo administration and stressed
his position should not be in doubt simply because he had accepted a
free, unconditional and absolute pardon from Mrs. Arroyo. [DETAILS]
GMA asks public to ignore political intrigues
10/29/2007 11:30 AM ET
President Gloria Arroyo appealed to the public not to be swayed by
political intrigues being sowed by her critics, particularly after granting
former President Joseph Estrada a pardon last week. [DETAILS]
10/29/2007 11:30 AM ET
President Gloria Arroyo appealed to the public not to be swayed by
political intrigues being sowed by her critics, particularly after granting
former President Joseph Estrada a pardon last week. [DETAILS]
NOPE, NOPE, NOPE 10/30/2007 9:00 AM ET
When Malacanang announced a week ago on October 24, 2007 that it
would conduct a “national survey to get a feel of the public pulse on the
issue”, I couldn’t wait for this column to appear to express my opinion on
the proposed presidential pardon for convicted plunderer Joseph “Erap”
Estrada. But would President Arroyo wait at least a week before she
announced her decision? [DETAILS]
When Malacanang announced a week ago on October 24, 2007 that it
would conduct a “national survey to get a feel of the public pulse on the
issue”, I couldn’t wait for this column to appear to express my opinion on
the proposed presidential pardon for convicted plunderer Joseph “Erap”
Estrada. But would President Arroyo wait at least a week before she
announced her decision? [DETAILS]
Chief justice rejects calls to take over
10/30/2007 10:30 AM ET
CHIEF Justice Reynato Puno yesterday rejected calls by civil society
groups for him to head a caretaker government that would replace the
Arroyo administration. [DETAILS]
10/30/2007 10:30 AM ET
CHIEF Justice Reynato Puno yesterday rejected calls by civil society
groups for him to head a caretaker government that would replace the
Arroyo administration. [DETAILS]
Amb. Lauro L. Baja calls on Filipino-American communities to unite
10/30/2007 1:00 PM ET
NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 30 - Philippine Special Envoy Lauro L. Baja is
visiting and calling on prominent Filipino-American community leaders in
the East and Midwest coasts asking the Filipino-Americans to assist the
Philippines. [DETAILS]
10/30/2007 1:00 PM ET
NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 30 - Philippine Special Envoy Lauro L. Baja is
visiting and calling on prominent Filipino-American community leaders in
the East and Midwest coasts asking the Filipino-Americans to assist the
Philippines. [DETAILS]
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS OF AN OFW Domestic Helper
10/31/2007 9:40 AM ET
Excellencies, Ambassadors Lecaros and Brillantes, Mrs. Lecaros,
Labatt JBJ and Mrs. Jimenez, Faculty Advisers, Embassy Officials,
Filcom Leaders, Malaysian Nationals, Princess Becky, Datu Lim Sun Hoe
and Datu Sunny Lim, Honorees, Guests, Fellow Students and Graduates,
Friends Countrymen and Visitors, Good Afternoon [DETAILS]
10/31/2007 9:40 AM ET
Excellencies, Ambassadors Lecaros and Brillantes, Mrs. Lecaros,
Labatt JBJ and Mrs. Jimenez, Faculty Advisers, Embassy Officials,
Filcom Leaders, Malaysian Nationals, Princess Becky, Datu Lim Sun Hoe
and Datu Sunny Lim, Honorees, Guests, Fellow Students and Graduates,
Friends Countrymen and Visitors, Good Afternoon [DETAILS]
Philippine Ambassadors Gaa and Baja to grace first TOFA Past
Awardees Reunion in Chicago 10/31/2007 6:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 31- The first TOFA Past Awardees Reunion will
be held at the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago on Friday,
November 2, 2007, starting at 6:30 p.m. Four main topics are selected
and recommended by the elite “Circle of Leaders” - the Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA). Topics recommended for the
speakers were suggested to inform TOFA Past Awardees and motivate
them to act in unison in assisting our kababayans (countrymen) in the
Philippines. [DETAILS]
Awardees Reunion in Chicago 10/31/2007 6:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 31- The first TOFA Past Awardees Reunion will
be held at the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago on Friday,
November 2, 2007, starting at 6:30 p.m. Four main topics are selected
and recommended by the elite “Circle of Leaders” - the Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA). Topics recommended for the
speakers were suggested to inform TOFA Past Awardees and motivate
them to act in unison in assisting our kababayans (countrymen) in the
Philippines. [DETAILS]
AMBASSADOR WILLY GAA LEADS CHICAGO FILIPINO HALL OF FAME
10/31/2007 6:15 PM ET
CHICAGO, Oct. 31 - Ambassador Willy Gaa leads the 14th Annual Salute
to 2007 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame The impressive roster of
the 14th annual 2007 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame composed of
outstanding and accomplished individuals in their own fields of endeavor
will be honored at the Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame awards
ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago
Downtown Hotel’s Regency Ballroom. [DETAILS]
10/31/2007 6:15 PM ET
CHICAGO, Oct. 31 - Ambassador Willy Gaa leads the 14th Annual Salute
to 2007 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame The impressive roster of
the 14th annual 2007 Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame composed of
outstanding and accomplished individuals in their own fields of endeavor
will be honored at the Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame awards
ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago
Downtown Hotel’s Regency Ballroom. [DETAILS]
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