Tag: Filipino
Chairman Royce concludes successful visit to PHL
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, marked the conclusion of a successful three-day official visit to the Philippines by laying a wreath in remembrance to fallen heroes of World War II at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. The Cemetery is the final resting place of over 17,000 [...]
Sharon Cuneta with special guest KC Concepcion at Pechanga Resort & Casino
Sharon Cuneta with special guest KC Concepcion at Pechanga Resort & Casino On January 18th and 19th at 8pm the “Megastar” of the Philippines, Sharon Cuneta will perform at the world-renowned Pechanga Theater. The performance will also feature a guest performance by Sharon’s eldest daughter, KC Concepcion. In recent times, Pechanga Resort & Casino’s Theater [...]
The Champ Bows and Cries
SO LA -By Jannelle So The Champ Bows and Cries He is an 8-division world champion; has ended the careers of boxing greats such as Oscar dela Hoya and Shane Mosley; is feared for his speed and punching power. Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is idol to many; but the Philippine Congressman also admits [...]
2 Filipino Burn Victims Now Out of Critical List
BATON ROUGE—Eva Dominguez knew her husband Renato, one of three Filipino offshore oil workers seriously burned in the November 16 Gulf of Mexico fire, has made it out of the critical list when the 52-year-old pipefitter asked her for a kiss the other day. “When Rey gestured that he wanted a kiss, I knew the [...]
Pechanga “Experience It All” Media Tour & New Brand Launch
On November 15, 2012, Pechanga Resort & Casino will host an “Experience It All” media tour and new brand launch. Marketing initiatives include creating a new lucky “Pi Xiu” logo / icon, new messaging, photography, and also announcing a new official Chinese name. With an expected turnout of over 60 Southern California Asian TV, Print, [...]
Search Continues for Filipino Missing in Louisiana Oil Platform Accident
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy has not given up hope on a Filipino contract worker who remains missing more than three days after an explosion and fire in the oil production platform he was working on in the Gulf of Mexico left one other Filipino dead and four others seriously injured. “We know that it has [...]
“Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko”
ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012 “Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko” -by ABSCBNOnline Every year, the Kapamilya Network marks the start of the yuletide season with the launch of the ABS-CBN Christmas station ID. It has become almost a yearly tradition that Filipinos around the globe look forward to. Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng [...]
PH Embassy Pays Tribute to Filipino-American Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today paid tribute to Filipino and American veterans, especially those who saw action during the Second World War, saying that without their heroism, the Filipino people will not be enjoying the freedoms they are enjoying today. “Today, we remember the heroism of countless Filipinos and Americans who answered the call to [...]
Fil-Am wins California State Assembly seat
Rob Bonta will serve as the first Fil-Am to serve in the State Assembly Rob Bonta, a Filipino-American Oxford and Yale Law graduate will be the first Fil-Am to serve in the California State Assembly after winning Tuesday’s elections over fellow Democrat Abel Guillen for the 18th Assembly District seat by a slim margin of [...]
Pacquiao-Marquez 4th fight sends shock waves to Fil-Am Community
by: Rey Andres After eight years, 42 rounds and hours and hours of trainings for the two great ring gladiators, finally the score was settled on the sixth round of their fourth encounter on who between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez would be the last man standing on the boxing ring. Manuel Marquez, who [...]