Filipino signs of wit

Much of the word play in the Philippines is deliberate with retailers and various businesses favouring a play on names of Western establishments and celebrities (Americans, in particular—-movie stars and entertainment personalities, especially). For example, there is a bread shop in Manila called Anita Bakery, a 24-hour restaurant called Doris Day and Night, a garment [...]

US warship in RP for month-long visit

The USS Peleliu will work with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to deliver donated goods such as clothes, toys, food and medical supplies, conduct free health clinics and reconstruct houses, schools and public buildings in typhoon-ravaged Bicol and war-torn Jolo and Sulu.
The goodwill mission reflects the long-standing ties between the two countries, as [...]

CHICKEN BREAST WITH CRAB MEAT STUFFING

Ingredients:
10 pieces chicken breast fillets (grocery
term: chicken tenders)
1 cup crabmeat lumps (fresh or canned)
corn oil for saut?ing and frying
2 tablespoons milk or cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 button mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped carrots
1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
Breading Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour, lightly seasoned with salt [...]

Time for all Tsismosos to relax and laugh!

JINGGOY: Dad, bakit ba maalat at may asin sa dagat?
ERAP: Sinadya yan ni Lord para sa ganun hindi mapanis ang mga isda..
ADIK: Doc, grabe yung panaginip ko gabi gabi, kasi lagi daw ako nanunuod ng basketball.
DOCTOR: sige halika may gamot ako para dyan.
ADIK: Wag muna dok, championship game na mamaya eh!
AMO: [...]

‘Manila Mail’ BLACKLISTED!

Another possible reason, they say, is that in case President Arroyo succeeds in wangling an invitation from President George W. Bush to visit the U.S. or is invited to address a prestigious group here, they know whom to watch for. Or the list will be like that of the US Homeland Security’s no-fly list, meaning [...]

Immigration compromise suffers crushing blow

Intense public concern over immigration across the country conspired with high political stakes to produce a roiling debate on the issue. Ultimately, those forces overwhelmed a painstakingly forged liberal-to-conservative alliance that sought to insulate their compromise from partisanship. (Watch "grand compromise" turn into blame game )
Supporters could muster only 45 votes to limit debate and [...]

Summer of ‘42

“Summer Of ”42" runs May 30- June 24 at Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Tickets are $25-55 and may be purchased by phone at 240- 644-1100, online at www.roundhousetheatre.org ttp://www.roundhousetheatre.org, or at the Round House Theatre box office in Bethesda.
Set in the summer of 1942, while men are lining up in droves to [...]

Mi Amicus

While working on my research, I got an e-mail from Fr. Christopher Maspara informing me of Fr. Anthony Morillo’s coming to the U.S. to meet the alumni of the University of San Jose-Recoletos in Cebu City, where he serves as president. I am overjoyed to hear the news because both priests are not only [...]

Vol. XVI, No. 16

Are you ready for the iPhone

Apple made it really simple to activate the phone, to view the Apple iPhone Activation and Sync walkthough please click here.. To see the AT&T rate plans for the iPhone you can click here.
The iPhone maybe fragile, but you don’t have to worry about it, with the Signature Leather Case for iPhone in Phantom Black [...]

Asians Push for Family Unification

The Filipino American veterans’ unification bill, which was already approved by the Senate, is also in limbo because this was appended to the compromise immigration bill.
One advantage of the stalemate is that Filipino and Asian Americans as well as Latinos will now have an opportunity to resume lobbying in favor of the family-based visas advocated [...]

Iphone: News you Can Use

Apple iPhone Facts:
• No need for buttons-the iPhone has a touch-tone screen to make your life easier. Think of it as an amped-up widescreen iPod that can call people.
• The Apple iPhone incorporates media and wireless Internet into its communication scheme.
• The iPhone is supposed to be incredibly lightweight and sleek.
• Intelligent keyboard-this feature allows [...]

74,607 Pinoys Got Green Cards in 2006

“The majority of new LPRs (65 percent) already lived in the United States when they were granted lawful permanent residence.
Of the total, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) received their green cards based on a family relationship with a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States," USCIS figures revealed. And majority of those who [...]

This is Our Day

Even on a sliver of Pennsylvania Avenue – between the Capitol and the White House – it was the only thing that kept the rest of downtown DC jumping: Filipinos, Filipino Americans and many others of different hues and heights, sizes and stripes savoring every bit of the wet experience while the rest of the [...]

Camera Shake and Image Stabilization (vibration Reduction)

What is Camera Shake?
When you are holding your camera in your hands and looking through the view finder to take your photo, your body is making slight movements. This is a natural thing as your body is always correcting itself and your muscles move to help maintain your balance. However, it causes slight movements in [...]

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