Temecula, California (Mayo 15, 2013) – Isang “Double threat” – isang bituin ng pelikula/telebisyon at mang-aawit sa Pilipinas, at isa sa mgapinaka-tanyag na artistang Pilipino na si Anne Curtis ay darating sa Pechanga Resort & Casino para ipagdiwang ang ika-115 na Araw na Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas sa Hunyo 15, 2013 ng alas-otso ng gabi sa [...]
- AT&T and interTrend Communications Win First Award in 45 Year Effie History – New York, NY (May 22, 2013) –interTrend Communications, in partnership with Rezonate Media, accepted the first ever award given by Effie Worldwide in recognition of work targeted toward the Asian American community for AT&T’s“Away We Happened” campaign. The Effie Awards have [...]
MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — No less than the chairman of the Commission on Elections is recommending that the poll body discontinue use of Smartmatic precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines in the 2016 elections. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said he will advise the next Comelec chief not to use the Smartmatic PCOS machines in [...]
MANILA, May 23 (Mabuhay) — Will the connotation of “Filipino time” now change? President Aquino has signed Republic Act 10535 that sets the Philippine Standard Time (PST), synchronizing the time of all government offices. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said it is the PAGASA that is mandated to set and maintain the PST. “Lahat po [...]
TAIPEI, May 21, 2013 (AFP) – Taiwan on Tuesday released a satellite record of the route of a fishing boat fired on by Philippine coastguards, flatly rejecting Manila’s allegations that the boat intruded into Philippine waters. The killing of crew member Hung Shih-cheng, 65, sparked outrage in Taiwan, which has announced a series of economic [...]
On May 18, 2013 Apl.De.Ap from the Black Eyed Peas was honored the “Spirit Of Inspiration Award” during the “Time For Hope” Gala, for all the work he has done to improve the lives of children through education both in the Philippines and in the U.S. Friends and family came to support.
MANILA, May 23 (Mabuhay) — Will the connotation of “Filipino time” now change? President Aquino has signed Republic Act 10535 that sets the Philippine Standard Time (PST), synchronizing the time of all government offices. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said it is the PAGASA that is mandated to set and maintain the PST. “Lahat po [...]
MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — There is no need to grant an Income Tax Holiday (ITH) incentive to hotels and resorts in the country’s hottest tourist destinations, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said in response to the open letter to the president of the Philippine Hotel Federation, Inc. (PHFI). “Income tax holidays for already very profitable [...]
MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — A Filipino lifeguard was jailed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the accidental drowning of a guest in the hotel pool. The Dubai Misdemeanour Court convicted the 31-year-old lifeguard and sentenced him to jail for one month after determining that the drowning victim had been left unattended. “The accused [...]
MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest with China over the alleged encroachment of its vessels in Ayungin Reef near Palawan. Foreign Affairs Secretary Raul Hernandez said the protest was filed last May 10 “because we believe that Ayungin is an integral part of our national territory.” He said the [...]
- AT&T and interTrend Communications Win First Award in 45 Year Effie History – New York, NY (May 22, 2013) –interTrend Communications, in partnership with Rezonate Media, accepted the first ever award given by Effie Worldwide in recognition of work targeted toward the Asian American community for AT&T’s“Away We Happened” campaign. The Effie Awards have [...]
The third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy opens May 23 Korean American actor Ken Jeong returns in THE HANGOVER PART III, the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy. Jeong reunites with stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha for the epic conclusion [...]
Los Angeles, 16 May 2013 – Consul General Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega joined the Asian American Community in commemorating Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month (APIAHM) organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Los Angeles City Hall on 10 May 2013 and the Los Angeles County Asian American Employees Association [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today announced the second batch of ten exceptional young Filipino-Americans in the United States and Guam who have been selected for the 2013 Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPro). Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., who initiated the program last year, said the following individuals will take part in the program that [...]
MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — No less than the chairman of the Commission on Elections is recommending that the poll body discontinue use of Smartmatic precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines in the 2016 elections. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said he will advise the next Comelec chief not to use the Smartmatic PCOS machines in [...]
TAIPEI, May 21, 2013 (AFP) – Taiwan on Tuesday released a satellite record of the route of a fishing boat fired on by Philippine coastguards, flatly rejecting Manila’s allegations that the boat intruded into Philippine waters. The killing of crew member Hung Shih-cheng, 65, sparked outrage in Taiwan, which has announced a series of economic [...]
By Manny V. Ilagan, APO Member, PDoT-LA MANILA – Members of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) are in high spirits as they switch to high gear for the association’s 27th National Biennial Convention from May 23 to 26 in Legazpi City, Albay. With the theme “Together as One, Rooted and Grounded in Service,” this year’s convention has attracted [...]
MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) — Elections chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. said Friday that he will resign form his post if it will be proven that the six senatorial candidates proclaimed Thursday night will be bumped off the top 12. Brillantes issued such remarks amid criticisms on the legality of the partial proclamation. The proclamation of [...]
Temecula, California (Mayo 15, 2013) – Isang “Double threat” – isang bituin ng pelikula/telebisyon at mang-aawit sa Pilipinas, at isa sa mgapinaka-tanyag na artistang Pilipino na si Anne Curtis ay darating sa Pechanga Resort & Casino para ipagdiwang ang ika-115 na Araw na Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas sa Hunyo 15, 2013 ng alas-otso ng gabi sa [...]
Fastest growing Asian American entertainment network in the U.S. teams up with adRise to boost Connected TV presence LOS ANGELES, CA (May 20, 2013) – Coming hot on the heels of two nominations this year from the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) for its two shows, Press Play and MashBox, Myx TV, the fastest-growing Asian-American entertainment network in [...]
Emmy award-winning TFC show observes milestone with hosts, partners and Filipino community REDWOOD CITY, CA (May 21, 2013) – A 2012 Emmy nod and a new 2013 Emmy nomination underscore the high standards that TFC’s weekly magazine show, Adobo Nation, has set for itself. The US-produced show nabbed an Emmy in 2012 for best current/community/public affairs feature [...]
– Free Music and Dance Performances, Movies, Exercise, Kids Activities, Special Summer Holiday Celebrations and More Encourage Grand Park Visitors to “Park Here Any Time” – LOS ANGELES (May 22, 2013) – Grand Park today announced a robust, multi-dimensional series of free summer events and activities designed to help Angelenos make this a summer to [...]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Outgoing Senator Edgardo Angara, the longest serving senator in the post-EDSA Senate, has a piece of advice to senator-elect son Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara: ‘Do the best you can in your job as senator.” Angara made this advice moments before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc, sitting as national board of [...]
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 (AFP) – The United States will put a redesigned $100 bill, including an array of cutting-edge security features, in circulation in October, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday. The new $100 bill was supposed to have entered circulation in February 2011. But the release was delayed by production problems, notably creasing of [...]
WASHINGTON – Kathy Ko Chin, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), issued the following statement in response to the comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced today in the Senate. “We are pleased that the “gang of eight” worked across party lines to produce a bipartisan bill to start the [...]
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 (AFP) – U.S. authorities have arrested a suspect over mailings laced with the deadly poison ricin to President Barack Obama and a Senator, officials said Wednesday. “Today at approximately 5:15 pm (2215 GMT), FBI special agents arrested Paul Kevin Curtis, the individual believed to be responsible for the mailings of the [...]
Temecula, California (Mayo 15, 2013) – Isang “Double threat” – isang bituin ng pelikula/telebisyon at mang-aawit sa Pilipinas, at isa sa mgapinaka-tanyag na artistang Pilipino na si Anne Curtis ay darating sa Pechanga Resort & Casino para ipagdiwang ang ika-115 na Araw na Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas sa Hunyo 15, 2013 ng alas-otso ng gabi sa [...]
The third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy opens May 23 Korean American actor Ken Jeong returns in THE HANGOVER PART III, the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy. Jeong reunites with stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha for the epic conclusion [...]
Actress Sunshine Cruz now calls her actor Cesar Montano as her “ex-husband.” Cruz stressed that although her marriage to Cesar has not yet been annulled, they are no longer living under one roof. “Kasi sa papel, kami pa din. Hindi pa naman kami annulled pero hiwalay na talaga kami ng bahay ni Buboy kaya, well, [...]
MANILA, May 20 (Mabuhay) — Comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas broke down on “The Buzz” on Sunday as she confirmed that she and her husband for a month, businessman Jed Salang, have already separated. In an exclusive interview with host Boy Abunda, delas Alas revealed Salang physically abused her that made her decide to leave [...]
Sec. Abad: Initial allocation to support Bangsamoro cause The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) rolled out P42 million as allocation—of which P29 million has been released as cash—to support the operational requirements of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, in line with the Aquino administration’s goal of facilitating socio-economic reform and development in the Autonomous Region [...]
The Philippines joined other nations in expressing sympathy and grief for the residents of Oklahoma City suburb of Moore in the United States that was struck by a gigantic tornado on Monday. In a press briefing in Malacanang on Wednesday, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte expressed sadness over the “loss of young lives in this [...]
ROSEMEAD, Calif., – Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising Asian customers to be aware of a telephone scam is demanding immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills. Imposters have been calling SCE customers telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected. The callers are also [...]
More local government units (LGUs) from various municipalities are set to be trained this year on mainstreaming conflict sensitivity and peace promoting approaches to their planning processes, Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) said today. “We are hoping that more LGUs particularly in conflict-affected areas will [...]
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