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What happened in Vegas did not stay in Vegas
By Elton Lugay “Ring announcer Michael Buffer could not believe what he saw on the results sheet,” nursing assistant Elsa Mole from Connecticut excitedly recounted her story to The FilAm. “He was hesitant to announce Timothy Bradley as the WBO welterweight champion.” Mole was among the thousands who watched the Pacquiao-Bradley match June 9 in […]
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Clay Rapada, Filipino Yankee
By Nestor Enriquez There is someone new in the 2012 Yankees roster. A curve ball maybe, a Filipino American wearing the thin stripes #39 uniform: Clay Rapada. He is listed in the roster as 6’5”, 200 pounds. Certainly not the Pinoy frame as he is almost half a foot taller than San Francisco Giants’ Tim […]
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In my quest to interview Tim Tebow, I became the ‘news’
By Elton Lugay Controversial quarterback Tim Tebow was officially introduced to the media March 26 at the New York Jets training facility in Florham Park, New Jersey. A horde of media attended the presser that nearly eclipsed Trayvon Martin and Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s alleged involvement with French hookers. The circus-like attraction is astonishing considering that Tebow […]
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A ‘proud, fake’ Filipino’s open letter to Arnold Clavio
By Philip Dominguez Mercurio Dear Arnold Clavio, A dear colleague of mine recently made me aware of comments you made about Filipino players on the Philippine National Football Team playing at the AFC Challenge Cup in Kathmandu, Nepal. You claimed those on the team are not Filipino due to the fact some have not lived […]
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A peek into Manny Pacquiao’s world; Mayweather ‘on the horizon’
By Elton Lugay It wasn’t fight day, but Chelsea Pier’s The Lighthouse on February 23 was throbbing with energy. Hordes of Filipino fans were there for a glimpse of Congressman Manny Pacquiao who was promoting the Pacquiao-Bradley bout of June 9 in Las Vegas. When the boxing icon emerged on stage, the crowd went wild […]
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Tim Tebow, the American Pilipino
By A. Mabini Without fail, I find myself in a debate, often heated, when I declare Tebow’s American Pilipino identity. The opposing thought always lacks a solid basis on why Tebow should not be labeled American Pilipino. I just get the sense that it is just impossible to believe that someone as white as […]
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Vargas, millionairess-in-waiting and the Top 10 stories for 2011
By Cristina DC Pastor The year 2011 has been an exciting one for Filipinos in New York. Although TheFilAm.net came by only in March, we were with you for most of the year and reported on the milestones of our lives as a community. Here is our list of Top 10 stories. Purely from a […]
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Tebowing has roots in Mindanao
By Nestor Palugod Enriquez The Tebowing phenomenon – now part of English lexicon to mean “the act of taking a knee in prayer during an athletic contest” — did not start in football. Tim’s faith began in Mindanao before his birth. His missionary mother Pam fell into a coma after contracting amoebic dysentery from bacteria […]
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Up and running
By Elton Lugay Close to a hundred Filipinos participated in the chilly November 6 New York City Marathon where one person suffered a heart attack and a couple decided it was the best time to get married. “It was so much fun. The crowd’s energy, diversity and excellent music made it most memorable,” said lawyer […]