Monthly Archives: November 2010
Thankful at all times
November 28, 2010
On a day like Thanksgiving, we celebrate life with our families and loved ones and remember to thank the Almighty Father from whom all of our blessings have come. We pause from our daily grind and make time to be with people we care about most. Continue reading
Winning The Subconscious Vote
by Rodel Rodis
November 21, 2010
In the June 3, 2008 California primary elections, West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon was heavily favored to win the Democratic nomination in the predominantly Democratic 8th Assembly District and to go on to be the first Filipino elected to the California legislature since the first Filipinos landed in Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587. It would be historic. Continue reading
Building Communities: The Catanduanes Story
November 20, 2010
The most effective leaders always tell themselves: “I cannot do this alone.” For 79 student leaders of Catanduanes, this was just one leadership lesson of the many they have learned in the 1st Catanduanes Student Leaders Congress (CSLC) last October 18 to 20. With the support of the Gintong Pamana Awards Foundation, Inc. and the FILAMEGASCENE of Bart and Yoly Tubalinal Continue reading
Chicago Filipino American Lions Club celebrates Governors Night, presentation of officers and awards Nov 19 at Four Points Sheraton, Schiller Park
November 20, 2010
Schiller Park, IL – The spirit of Lionism is alive and well among the officers and members of the Chicago Filipino American Lions Club (CFALC) who will meet on Friday, November 19 at 6:30 P.M. to celebrate their Governors Night and the presentation of the new set of officers for 2010-2011 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Schiller Park. Continue reading
Bird flu hits HK; RP on Alert
November 20, 2010
MANILA – Officials have intensified health checks at airports after Hong Kong confirmed its first human case of bird flu since 2003. Continue reading
RP in new push for tourists
November 20, 2010
MANILA – Reacting to worldwide reaction to the hostage incident at the Rizal Park in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed and travel advisories on the Philippines by at least six countries, including the United States, the government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched early this week its new push for more tourists with a marketing slogan in Pilipino, “Pilipinas Kay Ganda,” but the campaign immediately drew criticisms from lawmakers, foreigners and citizens. Continue reading
US, Filipino war vets to get P22 B benefits
November 20, 2010
MANILA — Filipino war veterans and their American counterparts living in the Philippines will get benefits totalling $502 million or nearly P22 billion this year.
This was disclosed by the US Department of State report which added that the benefits are provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and the Social Security Administration. Continue reading
Approval rating of P-noy drops
November 20, 2010
MANILA-– President Benigno Simeon Aquino III still enjoys the trust of majority of Filipinos.
This was disclosed by independent pollster Pulse Asia which said that it in its October survey, 79 percent of Filipinos approve Aquino’s performance while 80 percent expressed trust in his leadership. Continue reading
Joker to Vatican – Increase number of Filipino cardinals
November 20, 2010
PASAY CITY – Sen. Joker Arroyo has urged Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) anew to push for an increase in the number of Filipino cardinals in the country. Continue reading
Sotto to Pacquiao: Too young to run for senator in 2013
November 20, 2010
PASAY CITY – The Senate has yet to give Manny Pacquiao commendation for beating Mexican Antonio Margarito for his eighth world title in different divisions and already Senate Majority Floor Leader Vicente Sotto III has a friendly advice to the Filipino boxing icon. Continue reading