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Filipino Families Divided by Distance, Economics by Jennifer Ludden

Nov. 17, 2009 by Rex Jaime

As you see my posts, you may figure out I’m a fan of NPR.  I reached into their archives to pull out a story from May 10, 2006 by Jennifer Ludden…

The most remarkable thing about reporting a story on a divided Filipino family is how

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Repayment to Filipino WWII Veterans…Finally

Nov. 17, 2009 by Rex Jaime

I heard this story on NPR months ago.  It sorta stuck to me and I was able to find the transcript on NPR today. 

STEVE INSKEEP, host:

It’s MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Good morning. I’m Steve Inskeep.

Most of the stimulus money

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The Vanishing Filipino

Nov. 10, 2009 by Baxter

I remember a point in time, possibly in my early 20’s, when an elder Filipino (possibly in his late 70’s) asked, “Can you speak Tagalog”. I replied to him and said, “No”. And much to his disappointment he called me out and said I was a

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Origins of Passthequilt.org

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Origins of Passthequilt.org

Sep. 22, 2009 by Rex Jaime

My Inspiration to build this website doesn’t originate from any one thing, or any one experience. It’s from many patches of memories that span 3 decades, and by Filipinos I’ve met that span the globe.

 

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