By Daniel Escurel Occeño My mother found a bargain promotion in the newspaper of a trip to Macau, China promoted by Philippine Airlines. I already knew the airline was involved in promoting Macau as a tourist destination, but what I did not know was why, so I formulated my own theory after our trip. I [...]
Archive for September, 2010
Philippine Airlines’ connection with Macau, China – an Ending Poverty Strategy
September 30th, 2010 by
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A Single Man is President of the Philippines
September 30th, 2010 by
By Daniel Escurel Occeño I decided to look up more information on the son of a former woman president after Noy Noy Aquino announced he was running for President of the Republic of the Philippines. The newspapers already had candid interviews by the time I found myself in the local public library. What I read, [...]
KAPWA’s Nite In Manila 2010
September 24th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I just got word from our friends at Loyola Kapwa on their biggest event, Nite In Manila 2010. This poster alone should be enough to convince you to attend the event. This event is hosted by Loyola Kapwa, a group of Filipino college students presenting a Filipino cultural/variety show. Nite In Manila will showcase all [...]
ADOBOFEST: A Taste of Philippines in Chicago
September 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
California may have FPAC and every single event focused on the Filipino community, Chicago has Adobofest! This past weekend, I was in Chicago for FAN’s annual Adobofest at La Bagh Woods (Foster & Cicero). What is Adobofest? This event is a community picnic that includes live performances and an Adobo Tasting Contest that is open [...]
Charice on Glee Season Premier
September 23rd, 2010 by
By Mary June “You’re a foreign exchange student named Sunshine Corazon ‘cause you’re from the Philippines, where it’s sunny every day.” – Rachel Berry (Lea Michele). Though we first see Charice’s character in the first musical number, we aren’t introduced to her until a bathroom number with self-proclaimed star, Rachel Berry (Lea Michele). The Telephone [...]
Sign Petition To Defend Filipinos Against Discrimination In The Workplace
September 16th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
In August, The California Nurses Association (CNA) filed a class-action grievance against Sacramento-based Sutter Health and the company’s California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, alleging that hospital managers refused to hire Filipino nurses. At the press conference, CNA provided testimony by former nursing supervisors at CPMC and nurses who have faced the discriminatory practices – [...]
The Environmental Cost Of The iPhone
September 16th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Admit it. You know you’re always on your iPhone, but did you know it comes with a price? In the latest BBN3 news feature from our friend Josuha Dela Cruz aka Jokway discusses the unhealthy discharges of iPhone 4 production, and what can be done to alleviate the issue. Not only does the iPhone 4 [...]
Filipino Music Knows No Boundaries
September 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This video has been making its rounds on YouTube and Facebook. This YouTube video shows the Northwest Missouri State University Madraliers singing Paru-Parong Bukid at the Liberty United Methodist Church in Kansas City, MO. What is Paru-Parong Bukid? Some say this Filipino folk song tells the story of a beautiful butterfly flying down the road. Others [...]
9/11 Anniversary: A Day That Will Never Be Forgotten By Americans
September 13th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
“I thought it must seem some days the world has moved on to other things. I say to you today, that your loved ones endure in the heart of our nation now and forever.” This quote from President Obama’s speech this past weekend shows that September 11th will never be forgotten by Americans. At the [...]
CombinAsian All-Star Comedy Show
September 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Everybody’s favorite Fil-Am comedian Air Tabigue is back in an all new comedy event featuring New York’s funniest APA Comics. The hilarious lineup will include a combination of Asian-American comedians at New York’s Laugh Lounge. For more info on this event please refer to the following: COMBINASIAN ALL-STAR COMEDY SHOW An All-Star Comedy Show featuring NY’S [...]
Philippine Historical Figure: Francisco Dagohoy
September 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
As many of you avid readers know, I’m from Bohol and very proud of it. Recently, I was elected to an important position in the Bol-anon community in the Midwest and I wanted to take this opportunity to present a Filipino historical figure that everyone should know about. Many Filipinos always refer to Lapu Lapu [...]
Pinay Wins HK Songfest
September 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This news comes as a pleasant surprise after the unfortunate events of the hostage-taking in Manila. A 16-year-old Pinay bested over 2,400 singing contestants to win the grand prize in “Star Factor,” the Hong Kong equivalent of “American Idol.” Margaret Marie Necio Ortega, in an elimination that ran from May to July, won first place for the [...]
Is Floyd Mayweather Racist or just a Coward?
September 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Yes, I have been following the story on Floyd Mayweather’s racist rant on Manny Pacquiao. I’ve been busy with so many things regarding my future studies and my new position in the Boholano community in the Midwest. So here is my two cents on this whole issue. Just a recap on the whole controversy, Mayweather [...]
Be a Volunteer at FIFFLA Film Festival 2010
September 8th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The Filipino International Film Festival Los Angeles (FIFFLA) is a non-profit organization created to promote Filipino talent and Filipino culture through cinema. Their mission is to raise awareness of Filipino films and Filipino artistry in the United States and internationally. FIFFLA aims to bridge Philippine Cinema and independent filmmakers directly with Hollywood by mentoring and supporting [...]
DURWOOD Performs at FPAC
September 7th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
It’s that time of the year again where Filipinos in California proudly celebrate Philippine culture at the FPAC. This year, our friends from the musical group DURWOOD performs at FPAC on September 12th at 10:30 A.M. Who is DURWOOD? Golda Inquito and Gertie Meza are the singing-songwriting duo Durwood. Durwood blends rich harmonies with bright sounds, unforgettable melodies [...]