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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
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
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
Making bitter sweet, and sweet, bitter
Is religious faith compatible with social justice work? This question is intriguing and jarring, at least for me, because it has no easy answer. The answer is shaded gray in a political moment riveted by age-old issues of Black or White. This moment in U.S. socio-cultural and political history is shaped by a backlash from … Continue reading
The purpose of an education
On Friday, October 22 at the Viewpoint Conference Room in Ackerman Union, UCLA Samahang Pilipino celebrated what would have been Manong Larry Itliong’s 97th birthday. Alumni had an opportunity to share some remarks; this is an abridged version of mine. I have a reflection and a challenge. Both are fitting with the economy being poor, … Continue reading
Someone Else’s War: Filipino migrant workers in the Iraqi war zone
“Someone Else’s War” www.someoneelseswar.com Future Airs: 10/21/10, Thursday, 10:30 pm KVCR-DC Digital 24.3 (Channel 18 Palm Springs); 10/22/10, Friday, 3:30 am KVCR-DC Digital 24.3 (Channel 18 Palm Springs) Someone Else’s War investigates the conditions which draw thousands of Filipino migrant workers to work in the volatile Iraqi war zone. Show length: 30 minutes* “Someone Else’s War” is making its … Continue reading
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