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FilAms hold rallies before China consulates, embassy
August 1, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO/CHICAGO (FAXX/jGLi) – They may not have the numbers but some gritty members of the Filipino American community across the United States have continued to shine a bright light on July 24 on China to give up some islands within the Philippine territory in Philippine Western Sea (South China) it had invaded and prove her claim before the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal (UNAT) it has continuously ignored. Continue reading
5 FILAMS AMONG OVER 100 INJURED IN ASIANA CRASH
July 16, 2013
WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO – An elderly Filipino-American couple, a woman and her sons were among the passengers injured when an Asiana airplane carrying more than 230 passengers from Seoul, South Korea crashed at the San Francisco International Airport last Saturday. At least two persons were killed and more than 100 were injured in that crash. Continue reading
CHINESE SHIPS IN AYUNGIN
July 1, 2013
On May 8, 2013, three Chinese naval ships were spotted by Philippine maritime surveillance vessels surrounding the Ayungin Reef (Second Thomas Shoal), which is located just 105 nautical miles from Palawan, well within the 200 mile exclusive economic zone of the Philippines. The Ayungin Reef is guarded by a Philippine marine detachment on board the BRP Sierra Madre ship that is permanently moored in the Ayungin Reef to protect it. Continue reading
The Grand Wedding of Lydia Alberto Rhoton & Rev. Pascual Tayco
June 16, 2013
Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Hilton Hotel Northbrook, Saturday, May 26, 2013, Officiating Ministers: Rev. Dr. Pio S. Tica, Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino, Rev. Rosendo Valdez, Photos by Rosie Reed Continue reading
UN protest of China invasion of Ayungin Shoal set July 24
June 16, 2013
NEW YORK CITY – China’s threatened invasion of the Philippines’ Ayungin Reef, located just 105 nautical miles from Palawan, will be the subject of a protest rally at the United Nations (UN) in New York City on July 24 sponsored by the US Pinoys for God Governance (USP4GG). Continue reading
Senate Judiciary Committee Adopts Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Amendment
June 1, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Filipino World War II veterans who have waited for years to reunite with their adult children have something to cheer about today. The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved an amendment introduced by U.S. Sen. Maize Hirono (D-HI) that would fast track these children’s approved visa applications. Continue reading
Governor Quinn Showcases 150 years of Illinois Asian American Heritage
June 1, 2013
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated Asian American Heritage Month by opening an exhibit that showcases the contributions of Asian Americans to Illinois. The exhibit honors the remarkable impact Asian Americans have had on Illinois’ culture and economy for 150 years. It can be viewed for one week (May 20-24) in the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. Continue reading
Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes to be reunited in television series
May 16, 2013
Don’t look now but after 45 years pursuing their separate paths, top actresses Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes are appearing together again in a television series. Continue reading
Philippine Week Committee marks 115th anniversary of Philippine Independence
May 16, 2013
The Philippine Week Committee (PWC) marks this year’s 115th anniversary of Philippine Independence with a triple celebration: a beauty pageant on June 8th, dinner ball gala on June 15th both at the Hilton in Rosemont, IL and a community picnic to cap the celebrations on Sunday, June 23rd at Lake Opeka, Des Plaines, IL. Continue reading
GINTONG PAMANA 2013
May 1, 2013
GINTONG PAMANA 2013 Continue reading