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Chismis - Did you hear?

2011-01-08T17:32:04+00:00

Chismis - Did you hear?

Jan. 8, 2011 by LaiLaiGirl

My brother-in-law’s father passed away in November. When his mom passed about 6 years earlier, my mom told me not to come down. So, this time, I decided I was going to come down to support my brother-in-law and sister, no matter what my

Food Crisis in Germany

2011-01-07T14:20:13+00:00

Food Crisis in Germany

Jan. 7, 2011 by Julio Gonzales

A food crisis in Germany deepened on Friday as around 4,700 farms were closed after tests showed animal feed contaminated by a cancer-causing chemical, with officials saying they suspected foul play.

And fears grew that the contamination

Job Choices

2010-10-12T08:44:13+00:00

Job Choices

Oct. 12, 2010 by Rex Jaime

What to do? what to do? Tough times call for tough decisions in this US economy. Just thinking of the sacrifices my parents made for me to go to college makes me want to remind others some of the sacrifices they should consider making

Human Capital

2010-10-12T07:58:18+00:00

Human Capital

Oct. 11, 2010 by Rex Jaime

I found this from a post by my Uncle in Vancouver. The video above is of Solita Monsod, and this was her last lecture at UP. Beyond her message of honor and integrity to be true leaders of today and the future, she sent a message of

Cebu Pacific Safety Entertainment

2010-10-03T18:59:06+00:00

Cebu Pacific Safety Entertainment

Oct. 3, 2010 by Rex Jaime

When I went to the Philippines in 2003, it seemed like western pop culture had a big influence. The variety shows that dominated covered American Music Titles and had familiar choreography, and youngster emulated them on stage during the

Reflections

2010-09-29T08:38:05+00:00

Reflections

Sep. 29, 2010 by Rex Jaime

I remember when I first pursued the execution of this website. I flew to Vancouver, to check out first hand how things were going with the developers at HopStudios. As I exited the airport, a guy held up a sign, “Welcome Lea Salonga.” I

Racist Rant

2010-09-04T02:21:23+00:00

Racist Rant

Sep. 3, 2010 by LaiLaiGirl

So, I just saw this today. I only watch the “news” for noise, but this story definitely caught my attention.

I wasn’t sure how to feel about it. Yes, pissed off was my first reaction. But maybe it should be funny because this mother has

Filipino ID, and a Trip to an Unfamiliar Home

2010-09-01T10:54:30+00:00

Filipino ID, and a Trip to an Unfamiliar Home

Sep. 1, 2010 by Rex Jaime

This was a tribute to Artist Al Robles, whose Filipino Identity was woven into his art although he never ever made it to the Philippines. This mini-documentary explores a tribute trip to the Philippines to connect with a homeland that

US Census

2010-09-01T10:29:51+00:00

US Census

Sep. 1, 2010 by Rex Jaime

2010 is the year for the big census. Above is the spread of those identifying themselves as Filipino in 2000. I’m curious to see what the spread is today…not just in the US, but the read more...

$198 Million of the Stimulus Put Toward Filipino WWII Vets

2010-09-01T09:54:56+00:00

$198 Million of the Stimulus Put Toward Filipino WWII Vets

Sep. 1, 2010 by Rex Jaime

NPR did this story in 2009. Everything in my title seems wrong. First, why is Stimulus money going toward Filipino WWII Vets? Why $198 Million? Why Filipinos? and why now? (more than a half century later)

Lots of questions, but