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Fil-Am Congressmen lead joint House efforts to raise federal minimum wage

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Two Fil-Am lawmakers, Congressmen Bobby Scott and TJ Cox, are joining efforts to raise the federal minimum wage. Congressmen are playing big roles in the passage of a much-contested and long-awaited Raise the Wage Act....

Manny the Movie Guy: Disney’s “The Lion King”

by Manny The Movie Guy- Jul 20, 2019

Disney’s classic The Lion King returns to the big screen in a new photorealistic version, and it’s quite impressive. Indeed, this “Lion King,” which is essentially computer-generated, meaning no real cameras, no real animals, is so...
How improv helped Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner find their own Timon and Pumbaa voices in “The Lion King”

by Yong Chavez- Jul 18, 2019

Comedians Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen take on popular characters Timon and Pumbaa in Disney’s masterful new version of “The Lion King.”...Read More
Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham bring friendly rivalry and bromance at “Hobbs & Shaw” premiere

by Yong Chavez- Jul 16, 2019

In total, the Fast & Furious franchise has earned almost $5 billion worldwide, and its first spinoff, “Hobbs & Shaw,” held a world premiere that’s fittingly just as grand. Yong Chavez was at the center of the action...
Manny the Movie Guy: “Stuber” vs. “Crawl”

by Manny The Movie Guy- Jul 13, 2019

A comedy vs. a thriller for viewers, this weekend at the movies....Read More

Recent Miss Universe wins by the Philippines inspire a new generation of Fil Canadian beauties

VANCOUVER — For many of these young Filipina-Canadians, joining this year’s Miss Philippines international of BC is a first. It’s opened a lot of new doors for the girls to learn more about their...
Tsismis NYC restaurant brings a fresh new take on classic Philippine cuisine

NEW YORK — At Tsimis NYC, a new casual French-style bistro, executive Chef Jappy Afzelius says people can have great conversation, while pairing the flavors of Philippine cuisine with the finest wines. After all,...
Canada fashion gala features Philippine and Aboriginal designs

by Rhia Alcantara, ABS-CBN News WINNIPEG — It was the first of its kind fashion gala show celebrating both Filipino and Aboriginal culture. “My very first intention is to promote the Filipino designers locally,...

Filipino teachers scammed by Texas recruiter demand aid from school district and Philippine government