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President Trump announces mass immigration raids and deportations beginning next week

by Balitang America - Jun 18, 2019 On the eve of formally announcing his re-election bid, President Donald Trump declared that there would be mass arrests and deportations of undocumented immigrants beginning next week. In a pair of tweets on Monday night — Trump said that the USCIS will remove these undocumented immigrants “as fast as...
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Florida governor signs controversial law banning sanctuary cities

by Balitang America - Jun 18, 2019 Florida is taking its immigration matters into its own hands. On Friday, Florida governor Ron DeSantis fulfilled a major campaign promise and signed a controversial piece of legislation into law. The bill, SB-168, bans sanctuary cities in the Sunshine State. “You know this bill is very simple. If you...
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Accused USC gynecologist abuser may have been targeting Asian students

by Steve Angeles - Jun 17, 2019 LOS ANGELES — The decades-long University of Southern California scandal involving a former gynecologist is one step closer to a multi-million dollar settlement, but the victims, including a Filipino American whistleblower, are not happy about this deal. A federal judge has signed off on a $215 million settlement in...
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Former Filipina “family slave” honored at Kalayaan reception

by Steve Angeles - Jun 17, 2019 LOS ANGELES — As the Philippine consulate held its annual independence day gala, they made sure to honor a person, who has not taken her newly found independence for granted. A night of Pinoy Pride as the consulate hosted its annual Kalayaan reception — this year they celebrated it...
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American fugitives arrested in the Philippines returned to U.S. face charges

by Balitang America - Jun 14, 2019 The State Department announced Friday that 11 U.S. fugitives wanted for crimes ranging from conspiracy to commit murder, securities fraud, child abuse and sexual assault were arrested in the Philippines from August 2018 to April 2019, and were returned to the U.S. to face the charges against them. The...

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Canada begins new pilot programs for eligible caregivers to apply for permanent residence

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Good news for caregivers in Canada — the Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen announced new pilot programs and other enhancements to work permit applications for caregivers. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen announced two new pilot caregiver programs...

Illinois governor signs bill protecting abort ...

by Connie De Leon - Jun 17, 2019
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Conservative Pinoy fathers will be watching t ...

by Don Tagala - Jun 16, 2019
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Fil-Am CA Congressman TJ Cox says there are m ...

by Lenn Almadin-Thornhill - Jun 14, 2019
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by Kathleen Lee - Jun 13, 2019
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Entertainment

Inigo Pascual on Filipino fans, touring in the U.S.

by Rommel Conclara- Jun 18, 2019

DALY CITY, CA — Inigo Pascual is making it his mission to bring his music to the U.S. audience. After performing in New York City and Los Angeles — and appearing on radio stations across the...
“Murder Mystery’s” Jennifer Aniston on experiencing pushback on doing comedy, and figuring out ways to pursue it

by Yong Chavez- Jun 17, 2019

Actress Jennifer Aniston, in Netflix’s new film Murder Mystery,” delivered laughs for a decade in her famous show “Friends,” but early on in her career, she shares with Yong Chavez how she encountered some initial difficulties when she...
Samuel L. Jackson on returning to “Shaft”

by Manny The Movie Guy- Jun 15, 2019

After 19 years, “Shaft” — starring Samuel L. Jackson — is back on the big screen, and our resident movie guy says it’s absolutely worth it. “Manny the Movie Guy” chats with SLJ and co-stars of...
Filmmakers raise funds to finish ‘Nanay Ko,’ a story representing the Filipino American experience

by Don Tagala- Jun 14, 2019

With the success of movies like Crazy Rich Asians and Always Be My Baby, a group of Fil-Am filmmakers believe the movie world is ready for a uniquely Filipino American story that anyone can relate to....

LIFESTYLE

Justin Trudeau celebrates Filipino Heritage Month

Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month with Salma Zahid and a big plate of food in Scarborough. Thanks to everyone at FV Foods for the warm welcome! Posted by Justin Trudeau on Jumaat, 14 Jun 2019 It’s...
Meet the Filipino businessman achieving his American dream with best-selling chicharón business

OXON HILLS, MD — A Filipino-American in Maryland is living proof that with hard work and determination – plus bags and bags and bags of chicharrón – the American Dream is his today. Who...
“New Mesitzx” exhibit explores intersections of cultural identity

SAN FRANCISCO — It was a packed house at the Acción Latina’s Juan Fr. Fuentes gallery, all for a new group presentation — New Mesitzx. 12 local artists who represented Filipino, Latino, and other groups...

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