Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
An Asian Indian group said that based on
ACS projections, Asian Indians already number more than 2.2 million, and have
now-for the first time-slightly eclipsed the Filipino American population to
become the second largest Asian group in the United States. But other estimates
put the total Filipino American population at over 2.3 million.
The survey said immigrants constitute
about 12.4 percent [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
For his part, Ambassador Gaa said that
“NaFFAA is close to my heart because I was there during NaFFAA’s formative
years when I was a Consul in Los
Angeles and Mr. Alex Esclamado was at the
organization’s helm.” He recalled that sometime in 1997, Mr. Esclamado
requested for his help in unifying the Filipino-Americans and, in response, he
actively [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
On Aug. 11, Rep. Henry J. Hyde, chairman
of the House Committee on International Relations who was also visiting the
Philippines, reminisced about his participation in the liberation of the
Philippines.
He made the remarks when he laid a wreath
at the American Battle Monuments Commission Cemetery in Manila. He said
“America and the Philippines have traveled a long way together. [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Frontpage: Vol. XV, No. 20 - August 31, 2006
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Following is the full text of Dr.
Lorica’s letter to the Mail:
Like the majority of the PMA members, I
have been extremely disappointed and saddened by the recent events that have
disrupted our organization. To date, the PMA President still maintains
that the proper way to address grievances is not by waging a public smear
campaign that only ends up [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
“We are a non-profit organization and
therefore prohibited from engaging in politics,” said a Filipino American
leader who requested anonymity. Some Filipino Americans said the slur was
“deplorable,” “uncalled for,” and “insensitive, adding that they were assuaged
by the fact that the senator, after a long while, had personally apologized to
the person involved.
S. R. Sidarth, who is an Asian [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
The formation of the group was met with
skepticism by several activist groups in the Philippines.
The President announced the formation of
the committee in honor of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., whom she
dubbed as the most famous victim of political killings.
“We have been making progress in bringing
these cases to court and putting the killers behind bars [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Occasionally during our routes, some
people would open their doors and we would engage in a friendly chat about the
upcoming primary election (Sept. 12). Most are friendly and courteous. Before
parting ways, we’d ask them to support our candidates.
Kris is running as a delegate to the
Maryland Assembly, representing Prince
George’s County’s 26th District. (Her dad, David
Valderrama, [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
A new book - “Failed States: The Abuse of
Power and the Assault on Democracy” - overturns that self-image of America as the
“beacon of freedom and democracy lighting the way for the rest of the world.”
Written by the famed polemicist Noam
Chomsky, the book excoriates that American image. “It is a lie,” he bluntly
says, “and it has [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
This is the time to see the neglected areas in the house that were calling for
much needed attention. Of course, I still have to cook for my husband who
needed nourishment of Filipino food. After all these years, sandwiches and
pizza are not lunch nor dinner fares for him. It must be at least two courses
with rice. [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
From the looks of it, Arroyo can survive
the never-ending volley of impeachment salvos for as long as the administration
has the numbers in the House. If the impeachment raps get by the House,
she may get booted out by souring senators in the Senate. For now, only the
people power scenario can threaten to shortcut her term.
That she [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
The Filipino
delegates were trained by the Mathematics Trainers
Guild‑Philippines,
which sends students to international contests yearly.
The delegation
was headed by Dr. Simon Chua, guild president and
principal of
the Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, and Robert Degolacion,
guild
director.
The Singapore contest drew close to 2,700
contestants from China,
the
Philippines and Singapore.
The bulk of
the contestants came from Singapore
where 46 schools sent
contestants of
different nationalities, including Japanese, [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
At the same time it announced a new
docu-reality program, “Pinagmulan: The Journey Home,” which also premiered
August 27 at 6:30 p.m. PDT. The show is TFC’s third U.S. produced program.
The docu-reality program follows the
journey of Filipino-Americans in the United
States, as they reconnect with their family and heritage
in the Philippines.
Mike Guingona, Mayor of Daly City, California, [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Most of the players and their sponsors
are booked at the Courtyard by Marriot at Markham, Ontario.
The delegation will leave DC near the end of the month by plane
although most will motor to the Canadian Metropolis for the reputedly biggest
conglomeration of Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the eastern United States and Canada ever to take part [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
It is worthy to mention here that unlike
past career envoys, Ambassador Gaa has the full support of Malacanang and the
Department of Foreign Affairs, something which one needs to be successful in
this city. And as the Manila Times editorial puts it: “Gaa’s appointment …is
(also) a victory for the foreign office’s career service which insists on the
appointment [...]