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Filipino freshman UC Irvine student found dead in frat-related incident

by Balitang America - Jan 15, 2019 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — A Filipino American freshman at UC Irvine died in an off campus-fraternity-related incident. Noah Domingo was found dead over the weekend, the morning after reports of a party hosted by the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Details of his death have not yet been released as an...
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Filipino American animator to feature Pinoy roots in new Pixar short film

by Balitang America - Jan 15, 2019 For fans of animated films by Pixar studios, a new animated short film featuring Filipino-American characters is in the works. Bobby Rubio, who works as a story artist at Pixar, has revealed via Twitter that an upcoming short film called “Float” will feature two Filipino American characters. The animated films...
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Over half of Americans blame Trump and Republicans for ongoing government shutdown

by Henni Espinosa - Jan 15, 2019 President Trump reiterated to reporters that he has rejected a proposal from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to reopen closed parts of the government for three weeks. Graham said if talks between parties fail during that period, then Trump could go ahead and declare a national emergency to bypass Congress...
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As funding for federal departments continue to fail, longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues

by Lenn Almadin-Thornhill - Jan 12, 2019 Rallies held on Thursday highlighted the collective personal frustrations boiling over, as the partial government shutdown made history as the longest ever. Friday marked the shutdown’s 21st day. Newly-elected Fil-Am California Congressman TJ Cox joined the rally in Washington D.C. in solidarity with the affected federal workers, he asked...
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President Trump visits U.S.-Mexico border amidst government shutdown

by Balitang America - Jan 11, 2019 MCALLEN, TX — President Donald Trump visited Texas border towns on Thursday, wanting to meet those on the frontlines of the crisis. Customs and Border Patrol agency and various ports are located along McAllen area, and so are detention centers. In Washington, hundreds of furloughed federal workers held a rally...

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Filipino educators join massive teacher’s strike in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES — A strike 20 months in the making. Thousands of teachers, students, and allies marched out of the classroom demanding higher wages, smaller classroom sizes, and support staff in the nation’s second-largest school district....

The story behind New York’s No Pants Su ...

by Don Tagala - Jan 15, 2019
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“Unforgettable” first week for Mi ...

by Don Tagala - Jan 14, 2019
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Rep. TJ Cox stands in solidarity with affecte ...

by Balitang America - Jan 11, 2019
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Entertainment

Meet Filipino-Canadian breakout star, Manny Jacinto

by Yong Chavez- Jan 15, 2019

Known for his roles in “Bad Times at the El Royale” and NBC’s “The Good Place,” Filipino-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto will also play a pilot in the much-anticipated sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick,” set to be out in theaters in 2020....Read More
Manny the Movie Guy: “Replicas” vs. “The Upside”

by Manny The Movie Guy- Jan 12, 2019

It’s slim pickings at the box-office, Manny says, so this is your time to catch up on possible Oscar contenders....Read More
Showbiz Tonight: Filipino designers showcased at Golden Globes

by Balitang America- Jan 11, 2019

Filipino American designers dressed several nominees — and big winners — at this year’s Golden Globes....Read More
Catriona Gray impresses fans and beauty queens

by Balitang America- Jan 11, 2019

NEW YORK — With a media week that started off strong, 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s interviews and guests are some of the most sought after with hundreds of thousands of hits, likes, and shares online. YouTubers...

LIFESTYLE

Crooners for a cause: Golden Voices Encore Holiday Presentation

TORONTO — Music-lovers were treated to a night of unforgettable performances by top Filipino Canadian artists at this concert. The divas of Toronto and Hamilton wowed audiences again with their powerhouse singing at the Golden...
Asian AF presents “Filipino AF:” A Filipino-led variety show

Asian AF is a premiere Asian American variety show that started in Los Angeles, and has since traveled to Hawaii and the Bay Area. Presented by the UCB Theater, “Filipino AF” spotlights Filipino American talents...

Immigration

Rep. TJ Cox stands in solidarity with affected federal workers in shutdown

In his first House floor speech, newly-elected Filipino-American Congressman TJ Cox shed light on the government shutdown’s impact on struggling federal workers. “We say we’re a nation that values work and workers. Today, we’re forcing...
President Trump visits U.S.-Mexico border amidst government shutdown

MCALLEN, TX — President Donald Trump visited Texas border towns on Thursday, wanting to meet those on the frontlines of the crisis. Customs and Border Patrol agency and various ports are located along McAllen area,...

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