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Network telethon nets $311K for Haiyan families
ABS-CBN North America’s Sagip Kapamilya Telethon dubbed, “Magkasama sa Kuwento ng Pagbangon,” held at ABS-CBN International Corporate Headquarters in Redwood City last November 13-14, raised $311,927 in donations and pledges. The The Filipino Channel-led telethon was aired as a Balitang America special and was livestreamed on TFC.tv. It was also seen on U.S. and Canada’s ...
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Reps. Speier, Honda propose additional aid for Typhoon Haiyan victims
Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo/Redwood City) and Congressman Mike Honda (D-San Jose/Fremont) introduced a joint resolution on November 13 urging Congress to continue to provide assistance to the victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Philippines. “The historical and cultural links between the Philippines and the United States run deeper than any flood waters,” ...