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Change at the top did not include House as Nancy Pelosi keeps minority leadership
By Lourdes Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Brief out-of-town schedules after the November 8th elections brought out many a personal view: “We woke up feeling like strangers in a foreign land.” But the very recent choice of Nancy Pelosi, who, at 76, was voted to lead the Democratic members of the House does erase some fears. Instead […]
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Legal clinic for immigrants addresses ‘climate of fear’
A free legal clinic on immigration was held on November 20 at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City in response to what the organizers called “climate of fear and uncertainty” caused by the recent election to the presidency of Donald Trump. The legal clinic, organized by the Migrante New Jersey immigrant and workers’ rights organization, […]
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President Obama expected to sign Congressional Gold Medal bill into law
The House of Representatives unanimously approved on November 30 the Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015, a measure passed five months earlier by the Senate. This prestigious civilian award grants recognition to the 260,000 Filipino and American soldiers who served in the United States Army Forces of the Far East (USAFFE). President Obama is expected […]
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GMA Network encourages viewers to believe in Magic of Christmas in new campaign
Magic unfolds on television as GMA Network launches its 2016 Christmas campaign dubbed “Maniwala Sa Magic Ng Pasko,” the first locally-produced 3D animated Christmas campaign. The campaign airs worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. With its latest offering, the station that is one-in-heart with the Filipino audience brings to life three endearing and magical stories that […]
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Nelsie Parrado on why she was a ‘silent supporter’ of Donald Trump
By Cristina DC Pastor Financial services professional Nelsie Parrado was one of legions of “silent supporters” who quietly delivered the votes for Donald Trump. They were a force largely undetected by pollsters and the media. However, if the recount, initiated by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, overturns the Electoral College vote, Nelsie, 70, warned, “I […]
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Jersey City, Newark pledge to remain ‘sanctuary’ cities
Amid mass demonstrations across the country protesting the election of Donald Trump to the Presidency and his plan to deport up to 3 million undocumented immigrants, two cities in New Jersey have reaffirmed their “commitment to remain welcoming and inclusive.” In Jersey City, where Filipinos comprise one of the biggest ethnic communities, the City […]
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How WWII hero Josefina Guerrero struggled with deportation
By Cristina DC Pastor She was known by several names not because she had to hide behind several layers of identity as a spy. Her life just spun that way. She was born Josefina Veluya in Lucban, Quezon in 1917, got married at age 16 and became Josefina Guerrero. As a spy for the U.S. […]
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ConGen Tess De Vega to ‘anxious’ undocumented immigrants: ‘Our doors are open’
By Cristina DC Pastor New Consul General Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega pledged assurance the consulate will provide assistance to undocumented Filipino immigrants facing deportation. “I know there is always anxiousness and fear especially if you’re undocumented, but what we’d like to impart to everyone out there is if you need assistance or just a question […]
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Images from the campaign headquarters
By Lindy Rosales & Boyet Loverita It’s been more than two weeks since the stunning political upset in U.S. election history. Reality TV show celebrity Donald Trump won over former Secretary of State and more experienced politician Hillary Clinton to become the 45th American President. The Republican President-Elect Trump won the Electoral College although Clinton […]