While the play on the “Lin” word may have run its course, Jeremy Lin’s seemingly improbable story is timeless. It’s a classic, feel-good story of a hard-working, resilient, and God-fearing underdog who refuses to give up on his dream. It is about remaining focused and being mentally and physically ready at all times for that [...]
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To ‘Linsanity’ and Beyond! Asians and Asian-Americans’ Prospects in the NBA
February 20th, 2012 by Kristine Tungol Cabagnot
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Super Bowl Food and Diversifying Consumer Demographics Marketing
February 20th, 2012 by Guest Writer
by Daniel Escurel Occeño The family-size to go of Lasagna at Greenwich Pizza (delivered) for Super Bowl food. People wondered why I promoted the lasagna at Greenwich Pizza when the fast-food restaurant has so many choices of pizza topping ideas and the company tries to be competitive. My cousin knows the founder of Jollibee Foods personally [...]
Suggestion for Filipino Farmers and Filipino Entrepreneurs
September 17th, 2011 by Guest Writer
by Daniel Escurel Occeño I am trying to encourage Filipino farmers or young Filipino entrepreneurs looking for an investment instead of another hamburger restaurant franchise to consider Indoor Warehouse Farms of soybean and mass produce soy diesel in the same building or complex located in the Philippines. It would be ideal for barangay locations or even [...]
IBU to Perform at White Sox for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
September 8th, 2011 by Guest Writer
by Glenn Bermejo IBU (Inspired By U), Chicago’s multi-awarded R&B/Pop group will return to U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday, September 11, 2011, to join the White Sox in honoring the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. This will be the group’s sixteenth time to perform the National Anthem and fourth time to sing “God Bless America” at the field. [...]
Skateboarder Sean Malto Wins Street League Championship
September 8th, 2011 by Guest Writer
By Jean Ortiz-Luis Pro skateboarder Sean Malto was crowned the 2011 Street League champion earning $200,000, the biggest prize purse in skateboard contest history. Showcasing his smooth style and consistency, Malto beat out favorite Nyjah Huston in the final, winner-take-all championship. Sean Malto is a pro skateboarder currently residing in Kansas City. He was born [...]
Gubat Is For Life
June 16th, 2011 by Guest Writer
by Daniel Escurel Occeno The Gubat Town Fiesta just ended. Most of the tourists and former Gubat residences have left to go back to reside somewhere in the 7107 islands or overseas. It was a nice couple of weeks that started with the crowning of the Miss Teen Gubat 2011. I know the school year [...]
Behind the Sexy Sax Man Viral Video with Mike Dahlquist and Sergio Flores
April 2nd, 2011 by Guest Writer
By Jean Ortiz-Luis In 2010, Sergio Flores, a Los Angeles area musician, approached close friend Mike Dahlquist, an Asian American director, with the idea of making an online video featuring a character of his creation. The character in question was the Sexy Sax Man, a shirtless saxophone player complete with a mullet, mustache and outfitted [...]
A Shinee White Christmas
December 17th, 2010 by
by Daniel Escurel Occeño Once upon a time in the city of Automoville on the day before Christmas, the city of Automoville was experiencing a very mild winter known as “Indian Summer”. “Indian Summer” was a summer weather condition when it was supposed to be cold during the winter season. The weather was so mild [...]
“Universal Filipino” and Kilusan
October 12th, 2010 by
by Kat Lucero “Indigenous warrior, oh warrior, I summon thee. Raise your voice to the sky and walk with pride.” It’s not in every production, in which one hears the singing evocation of the Filipino indigenous past; which later turns into a bumpin’ dance number rousing the spirit of Tupac Shakur’s California. But Jeremy “Kilusan” [...]
FPAC Aims to Unite and Inspire Filipino American Community
October 9th, 2010 by
By Jean Ortiz-Luis LOS ANGELES, September 13, 2010 – Southern California members of the Filipino American community gathered at Point Fermin Park on September 11 and 12 in San Pedro to attend the Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC). The annual festival featured local vendors and organizations and showcased Fil-Am talent in visual and [...]