Philippine leader congratulates new U.S. President Obama

November 5, 2008

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Wednesday congratulated Barack Obama for winning the 2008 U.S. presidential elections as she looked forward to working closely with the next U.S. administration in strengthening regional cooperation in the Asia-… Read more

Is America ready to elect a black CiC?

November 2, 2008

By A. M. Alfaro
WASHINGTON D.C. = The answer to this key question will determine who will be the 44th president of the United States on Nov. 4.
With only four more days to go, all survey polls have shown Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Read more

Most Asians-Americans favor Obama

November 1, 2008

Only Viets back McCain for president.
WASHINGTON D.C. - The National Asian American Survey (NAAS) says that by a margin of two to one, Asian American voters favor Democratic Senator Barack Obama over his Republican rival, Sen. John McCain in the Nov. 4 election. Read more

An unedifying race

October 14, 2008

By Nestor MataBy Nestor Mata
Sarah Palin, the new political star who appeared on the national stage over two weeks ago has grabbed the spotlight away from Barack Obama, the Democratic Party’s first black presidential candidate in the historic race to the White House. Read more

Test of true citizenship

September 30, 2008

By Dan Jiminez
Dan JiminezPolitical pundits, both John McCain and Barack Obama and all those who think they know more about this presidential election than the ordinary citizen have emphasized how importantand life changing the coming exercise is. Read more

Widely popular and pretty face

September 21, 2008


Nestor Mata

Nestor MataALASKA Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s candidate for Vice-President, is proof positive that America’s women have indeed Read more

Filam GOPs are Energized

September 17, 2008

By Jennie L. Ilustre

WASHINGTON- The polls used to show Republicans were lukewarm over presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, who does not conform to party line.
“But now, they have started to come home,” said Warie Azarcon, outgoing president of the Filipino American Republicans of Virginia (FARV). But Dr. Rawlein Soberano, who claims to be a Republican, disagrees. Read more

Here’s an opinion on the presidential candidates, their world views, and their spouses.

September 14, 2008

Generational Experience: In the cesspool of Chicago politics, where Obama’s career was spawned and nurtured, Obama sought spiritual guidance from the well-known “God damn America” preacher, Rev. Wright, foremost Read more

How much is rich? $5-M?

September 9, 2008

obamamccain.jpgWASHINGTON - Filipino American voters who have watched the recent Q-As at a California forum hosted by Rev. Rick Warren are still laughing over the answer of Republican Read more

GMA at NaFFAA meeting

September 8, 2008

By Joseph G. Lariosa

CHICAGO, Illinois - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will be one of the keynote speakers at the 8th NaFFAA National Empowerment Conference from Sept. 26-28 at the Westin Hotel in downtown
Seattle, Washington, according to National NaFFAA Chair Alma Quintans Kern. Read more

BAY AREA FILIPINOS UNITE AND UNVEIL NATIONAL STRATEGY TO HELP OBAMA WIN THE WHITE HOUSE

August 24, 2008

August 21, 2008 (San Francisco, California) - Last Tuesday night, a crowd of more than 150 community leaders, advocates, elected officials, and volunteers joined Filipinos for Obama at Zebulon restaurant in downtown San Francisco to launch a national effort to elect Senator Barack Obama to Read more

Obama’s problem

July 22, 2008

barack_obama.jpgFilipino Americans in the greater Washington D.C. area are watching whether or not the rabid supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton would switch their allegiance to Sen. Barack Obama, the victor in the Democratic presidential race. Read more