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‘The FilAm’ among 100 pioneering ethnic media publications
The FilAm online magazine is included in the upcoming Newseum exhibit featuring 100 pioneering ethnic media outlets from Colonial America to today. The interactive exhibit “One Nation With News for All” is being organized by the Smithsonian Institute in partnership with the news museum. The exhibit opens May 16, 2014 and will be on display […]
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We’re one year old!
By Maricar CP Hampton Twelve months ago, I took on a challenging task in my decades-long career as a journalist. I became the editor of The FilAm Metro D.C., an online magazine that showcases the accomplishments of Filipinos in every aspect of American life. I’ve never looked back since. Though I have always practiced journalism […]
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Travel agencies welcome FAA Cat 1 ruling, hopeful for more direct flights to PHL
By Maricar CP Hampton Travel agents welcomed reports that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has restored Category1 rating to the Philippines meaning the country is up to speed with aviation safety and standards. While the travel executives are optimistic the ruling would likely open up more direct flights between the U.S. and Manila, they […]
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Dial a number, listen to Philippine radio…
By Maricar Hampton And get swept away by nostalgia as you listen to news commentators and Filipino music the way you remember them back home. It’s called Radyo Tambuli, a ‘virtual’ radio station that delivers news, music and public service direct from the Philippines. Intrigued by this latest rollout from the Philippine Embassy, I dialed […]
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Olongapo students experience VA Beach classrooms, awed that students can speak freely to their teachers
By Maricar CP Hampton Excitement resonated as Filipino students described as “once in a lifetime” their visit to the U.S. as part of the U.S.-Philippine exchange program in Virginia Beach. “Masaya, sobrang maganda yung experience,” said junior high school student Jonas Soriano. Four girls from the Regional Science High School (RSHS) in Olongapo City and […]