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A Valentine medical mission in Marawi to heal body and spirit
By Feddie A. Espiritu Love was in the air in the ravaged city of Marawi as Muslim family refugees and Christian medical mission volunteers set aside religious differences harmonized by charity and human needs. On Valentine’s Day weekend, children and adults greeted volunteers of a medical mission and swarmed over boxes of medicines and vitamins, […]
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‘Miracle in Rwanda’ returns to NYC in April
“Miracle in Rwanda” — a play about one young woman’s remarkable survival during the Rwandan genocide 25 years ago – will be presented at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row in Manhattan, with previews beginning April 4 prior to an official opening April 9. It was created by actress-writer-producer Leslie Lewis and director Edward Vilga. […]
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PHL is a beneficiary of U.S.-China tariff war: trade official
By Cristina DC Pastor The Philippines is seen to benefit from the ongoing tariff dispute between the U.S. and China, according to Manila’s trade official in New York. Special Trade Representative to the U.S. Nicanor Bautista said some American companies in China have leased offices in the Philippines or exploring transfers in light of the […]
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No to citizenship question in 2020 Census, insist community leaders
By Rene Pastor Latinos and Asian-American community leaders urged the U.S. Congress to permanently remove any citizenship question in the 2020 Census, a vital count that determines basic demographics – such as age, sex, and race – and ultimately political power in the country. The count, which is done every 10 years, is used to […]
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Mormon AG, Christian pastor named to Trump Advisory Commission on AAPI
Two prominent Filipino Americans were named to President Donald Trump’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). They are Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Herman Martir of Texas. The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) National Chairman Brendan Flores hailed the appointments. Said National Chairman Brendan Flores, “Attorney General Reyes and […]
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What is the end game for Manny Pacquiao?
By Rene Pastor First off, congratulations to Manny Pacquiao for his unanimous decision win against Adrien Broner. Sports journalists are highlighting how Pacquiao, 40, “cruised to victory” against his much younger opponent who is 29. I have a lot of mixed feelings when it comes to Pacquiao. While I was truly happy he won yet […]
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Consul Khrys Corpuz Popov: Finding love in Gotham
By Cristina DC Pastor Some diplomats fell in love with the country they were sent to, the culture and its people. Consul Khrys Corpuz just fell in love. Period. Khrys is returning to Manila, after six years in New York City, with her Ukraine-born American husband Dmitry Popov. She’s put in her time, made a […]
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PHL, U.S. defense chiefs made it happen; bells are back in Samar Part 2
By R Sonny Sampayan, as told to The FilAm Around this time, Jean Wall was invited to attend the next Wyoming Veterans Commissioners meeting. She presented newly discovered facts but refused to take sides. After her presentation to the WVC, Sestak made a motion for the return of the two church bells and put it […]
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The bells of Balangiga: The politics and quiet diplomacy behind their long journey home Part 1
U.S. Air Force veteran, R Sonny Sampayan-Sampayan spent 21 years working on the return of the bells of Balangiga. The journey of the bells lasted 117 years. A grand-nephew of noted novelist Carlos Bulosan, he was born in Binalonan, Pangasinan and migrated to California at the age of 10 in 1969. Below is his account […]