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21 April 2019

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Nationwide measles outbreak grows to at least 20 states, according to CDC

by Balitang America - Apr 19, 2019 Developments in the measles outbreak that has spread across the nation. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is about to spread even further over the Easter holiday weekend — when more people are traveling. To date, there have been at least 465 cases of measles...
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Manhunt for Columbine-obsessed Sol Pais ends; Denver schools re-open

by Lenn Almadin-Thornhill - Apr 17, 2019 COLORADO — The manhunt that gripped the Denver, Colorado area for almost 24 hours ended with just one casualty. The 18-year-old Florida woman, Sol Pais, was found Wednesday with a self-inflicted wound according to the Jefferson County sheriff. “Part of me is grateful that she’s no longer a threat...
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As gas prices rise in Southern California, Angelenos react

by Steve Angeles - Apr 17, 2019 In Los Angeles, gas prices are skyrocketing. According to AAA, the average price of regular gasoline in the region is almost at $4.07 a gallon — the highest in the country. It dropped 69 cents in the past month....Read More
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Suspect in fatal collision, charged with hit-and-run felony, also confirmed Filipina

by Balitang America - Apr 17, 2019 An update to the fatal hit-and-run collision last Thursday in San Jose. The victim, 48-year-old Marianne “Dred” Gabriel Natividad, was a Pinay tourist — and the suspect, 65-year old San Jose resident Delilah Paray was also confirmed a Filipina by the San Jose Police Department. She will be charged...
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This is how Philippine overseas votes are counted and processed at the consulate

by Rommel Conclara - Apr 17, 2019 Ballots are beginning to flow into the Philippine embassy and consulates, as Filipinos cast their vote for the 2019 Philippine midterm elections. Rommel Conclara gives us a look into how the ballots are processed and counted. Voting, processing and counting will be happening every Monday and Thursday at the...

Entertainment

Showbiz Tonight: Isa Briones to join upcoming “Star Trek” TV series

by Yong Chavez- Apr 18, 2019

Fresh off her stint as Peggy/Maria Reynolds in the hit-musical Hamilton, Isa Briones, the daughter of Jon Jon Briones, is the first Filipina actress to become a regular cast member of an upcoming ‘Star Trek’ television series....Read More
Piolo and Inigo Pascual tour U.S. as “Father and Son”

by Connie De Leon- Apr 18, 2019

CHICAGO — Chicago was the first stop of the “Father & Son” US concert tour. On Friday, die-hard fans of Piolo Pascual and his son Inigo gathered at the Copernicus Center, and sang along with OPM hits including Inigo’s...
Manny the Movie Guy: “Teen Spirit” vs. “The Curse of La Llorona”

by Manny The Movie Guy- Apr 18, 2019

It’s a musical competition story versus a classic Mexican cultural thriller, this weekend at the box office....Read More
Filipino talents join Charles Melton, John Cho at East West Players Visionary Awards

by Yong Chavez- Apr 17, 2019

“It’s an honor just to be Asian” is a quote popularized by actress Sandra Oh. Its message of empowerment and representation is something that reverberated strongly at the East West Players annual awards gala on Tuesday,...

LIFESTYLE

Los Angeles chefs fuse Filipino cuisine, health, and cannabis

LOS ANGELES — This is not a typical Arts District pop up dinner. Before you grab your utensils and dig into this gourmet cooking, diners need to do their own “baking.” Chef Rudy Santa...
Filipina Away Luggage co-founder shares secrets to success, working towards peace

by Mary Estacion, ABS-CBN News Like many Filipino families who come to the states, Away Luggage co-founder Jen Rubio’s was no different. “When we first came here, we worked really hard to assimilate and...

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