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For LGBTQ in API communities, precautions to take before Donald Trump takes office on Jan 20th
The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA), a federation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations, issued the following reminders on what their members can do to protect themselves and their families before the Trump Administration begins. Although these precautions likely will not […]
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Gail Banawis’s musical coming-of-age in ‘Dagger’ album
By Lindy Rosales The event was billed an artist’s ‘debut album’ but to young singer Gail Banawis it felt like a coming out of sorts. “It was a moment of self-discovery on my part,” she said in an interview with The FilAm. “I wanted to figure out how to make it on my own, approach […]
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GMA Network to spend at least P416 million, all set to introduce digital transmitter facilities
Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) is initially spending P416 million on transmitter facilities for its Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) project. The amount covers three high-powered transmitters and their related antenna and connectivity requirements, as well as a fully-mirrored head-end system, which is a master facility for grouping and digitally encoding programs. GMA is adapting […]
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AFTA teachers group aces Christmas caroling contest
By Lindy Rosales The Kalayaan Hall was packed and festively decorated, a Christmas tree surrounded by tiny lanterns lighting up stage. Children romped around the hall, people greeted friends, as contestants huddled in groups for final instructions. The December 3 Christmas Caroling Contest — with the theme “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit” — ushered in holiday […]
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Aiza Seguerra, Liza Diño discuss with consulate officials possible collaboration
Consul General Theresa Dizon-De Vega welcomed two Philippine officials — National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson Aiza Seguerra and Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson Mary Liza Diño – when they paid her a visit on November 17 at the Philippine Consulate. Both agencies are under the Office of the President. During the meeting, […]
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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 […]
