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 [...]
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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 [...]
Philippine Airlines’ connection with Macau, China – an Ending Poverty Strategy
September 30th, 2010 by
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Charice on Glee Controversy
July 22nd, 2010 by
by Mary June As 8Asians discuss the decision to hire a Filipino native as opposed to a Filipino-American actor for the hit series “Glee,” singer Charice now has a new controversy to deal with: Botox?! That’s right; according to the Associated Press, the 18-year-old actress received Botox and another anti-aging process to prepare for her role [...]
Welcome to McKinley High, Charice!
July 1st, 2010 by
by Mary June Fox’s hit television phenomenon Glee has a history of spreading the Filipino love. First, the club’s signature song “Don’t Stop Believing” was originally sang by Journey, which is now being led by Arnel Pineda. The second surprise was underlying in the background. During the much anticipated, Joss Whedon directed with Neil Patrick [...]
Three-Tables or More Legal Business Mahjong, the Resort Hotel does not need to do Gambling
June 22nd, 2010 by
by Daniel Escurel Occeño With Three-Tables or more Legal Business Mahjong, the resort hotel does not need to do gambling. It can be in the Sports Entertainment Industry instead of the Gaming Industry. PAGCOR and private resorts can set up tournaments similar to the NCAA Final Four in college basketball where they have to qualify [...]
It was a Landslide Victory for Noy Noy, But Why?
June 7th, 2010 by
by Daniel Escurel Occeño I wrote the article, Why Should I Vote for Noy Noy Aquino? the day before the election. I do not know for sure if the article itself had an impact on whether Senator Aquino won by a landslide. What I do know is most of the Sorsogon Province was not planning [...]