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“Philippines to leapfrog to be 16th largest economy by 2050″
By: Michelle V. Remo Philippine Daily Inquirer 2:12 am | Friday, January 13th, 2012 29 share659 570 The Philippines and Peru are among emerging economies that would become much more prominent in the next few decades, helped by demographics and rising education standards, with the Philippines set to leapfrog 27 places to become the 16th … Continue reading
The most special day of my life
In front of the cross at our church, I knelt down and put a ring on it! She said, “YES”!!!. 6pm, January 1, 2012.
End of the year poem
[This is dedicated to all the OFWs and other wandering souls searching for their place in the world. May you find your way back home safely this holiday season. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!] . Once again we reach the end of yet another year of life pursued of dreams caressed that finding home is near; Each … Continue reading
Patriotic food for thought
As we approach Pilipino American History Month in October it is appropriate to honor symbols of our roots. Thus, the Philippine national motto: Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa (For the Love of God, People, Nature and Country) The National Motto of the Philippines is set in law. It is contained in the Flag and Heraldic … Continue reading
NY Times Opinionator: The Meaningfulness of Lives
The Meaningfulness of Lives By TODD MAY . Who among us has not asked whether his or her life is a meaningful one? Who has not wondered — on a sleepless night, during a long stretch of dull or taxing work, or when a troubled child seems a greater burden than one can bear — whether … Continue reading
San Francisco Pistahan Parade and Fair, Saturday, August 13
Hello everyone. . Excited to see you all tomorrow at the San Francisco Pistahan Parade and fair. Appreciate if you would share with all your family and friends the ff info: . PISTAHAN PARADE 1. Assembly at Beale and Market Streets – 9-9:30AM Look for the Philippine Consulate float (with coconut tree), which will be … Continue reading
Practical way to help out with SAVE Act campaign
Hello Friends. . Appreciate if you would advise as many of our kababayans as we know to ask their Senators and Congress Representatives to support SAVE Act (S. 2387 / H.R. 1244) by going to www.saveourindustriesact.org . and clicking on the “Write Your Representatives” tab to access the automated petition letter. . Estimated time to … Continue reading
The SAVE Act: “Free trade among free people”
By THELMA DUMPIT-MURILLO . VISITING US solons expressed their support for the SAVE Act now pending before the US Congress during a dinner hosted by the Philippines-United States Business Council. DTI Undersecretary Cristino L. Panlilio took the occasion to appeal to the visiting legislators as he cited the long historic ties between the Philippines and … Continue reading
SAVE Act advocacy campaign gets second wind
Press Release SAVE ACT Campaign Relaunched in the Midwest Fil-Am Community Commits Strong Support Roll-out Next in Nebraska, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kansas, Indiana and Ohio (27 May 2011, Chicago) The campaign for the passage of the SAVE ACT was relaunched in Chicago and the Midwest at the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago last 26 May 2011. … Continue reading
Life is lived forward
“Life is lived forward” is not just a positive-thinker’s mantra, or a spiritual refrain, it is a fitting rule-of-the-road in these times of great and unusual challenges. The past three years have been stressful, with the stress of daily work aggravated by that of ‘not-knowing’ and ‘having-doubts- about-tomorrow’. The existential angst is palpable. The frustration that … Continue reading
Fallen hero: Faustino “Mang Peping” Baclig, 1922-2011
Faustino “Peping” Baclig Filipino World War II veteran, Bataan Survivor and FASGI lifetime volunteer, passed away today, Sunday, February 27, 2011 @2:30am . . . . Viewing Friday, March 4, 2011, at Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary Skyrose Terrace 3888 S. Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 4:30-8:30pm . Funeral Service Saturday, March 5, 2011, 11:00AM … Continue reading
Faith and fatherhood: A Valentine’s Day reflection
There are different types of Dads out there: with kids, without kids, even those still preparing to be a dad someday soon. Like you, I am in search of my personal definition for fatherhood. It was July 2007 when my father passed away, a period in my life that my rational mind figured would be … Continue reading
A future that “works”
Happy New Year, first of all, and belated Merry Christmas. As optimism creeps back into our lives, I think you would all agree when I say 2011 is a welcome year. From a President Noynoy Aquino beginning to live up to the symbol behind his name, to a President Obama reclaiming for us the hope … Continue reading
VIDEO: PACQUIAO fights for U.S. textile and Philippine apparel workers
S. 3170/H.R. 3039, the SAVE Our Industries Act, introduced on March 25, 2010 by Senators Daniel Inouye and Christopher Bond and on June 25, 2009 by Congressman Jim McDermott and Brian Bilbray, help revitalize the United States textile and Philippine apparel industries. Initial estimates from industry groups such as the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) and … Continue reading
Obama on Bush tax cuts: TRANSCRIPT of Dec 6 press conference
Transcript of Pres. Obama’s press conference on Dec 6, 2010 announcing compromise deal with Republicans on the Bush tax cuts temporary 2-year extension. *** Good afternoon, everybody. Before I answer a few questions, I just wanted to say a few words about the agreement we’ve reached on tax cuts. My number one priority is to … Continue reading
VIDEOS: HBO 24/7 Pacquiao vs Margarito
Episode 1, Part 1 (bad sound) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ec2m5LYoG4&feature=related Episode 1, Part 2 (bad sound)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp3zBlR-P0E&feature=related Episode 2, Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rximmP4slz8&feature=related Episode 2, Part 2 (bad sound) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeXTKcixAiw&feature=related Episode 3, Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=213ReJKbysc Episode 3, Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V884yQCoOs
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