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LA activists raise awareness on plight of Philippine call center agents

by Steve Angeles - Apr 25, 2019 LOS ANGELES — Filipino activists and workers rights advocates are calling out a call center company for alleged union busting. Activists picketed outside of an AT&T store in Los Angeles, to raise issues against Southern California-based Alorica, which operates call centers in the Philippines for big US companies like...
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Fil-Am mail bomber Cesar Sayoc blames use of steroids for his actions

by Balitang America - Apr 24, 2019 The Filipino-American who pleaded guilty to mailing explosive devices to Democratic leaders recently wrote a letter to a federal judge to blame his lengthy abuse of steroids for his crimes, saying it affected his mental health. 57-year-old Cesar Sayoc’s lawyers said a psychiatrist will address his substance abuse ahead...
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DHS, Trump administration to crack down on visa overstays

by Balitang America - Apr 24, 2019 Another hardline immigration push from the Trump administration — focusing efforts this time on foreign visitors who overstayed their visas. On Monday, Trump signed a memorandum ordering the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to create policies within four months to crack down on visa overstays...
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After Sri Lanka bombings, security heightened at New York cathedral and annual Easter parade

by Don Tagala - Apr 22, 2019 At least 290 people are dead and more than 500 injured in a devastating terror attack bombing hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. While there was no claim of responsibility at this time, investigators said seven suicide bombers took part in the attacks, while a government...
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California music teacher accused of sexual abuse in the Philippines pleads not guilty

by Steve Angeles - Apr 22, 2019 A Southern California music teacher, who was already facing federal charges for traveling to the Philippines to engage in lewd acts with children, has pleaded not guilty to a new set of state charges. The California attorney general has filed six criminal charges against teacher John Zeretzke for lewd...

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Fil-Am politicians weigh in on why Biden took time to announce presidential bid

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It was months of deliberation and speculation. But some Fil-Am politicians say it’s understandable why former vice president Joe Biden waited to announce his candidacy for the highest political office. “I think he wanted to...

Biden launches 2020 presidential bid with a r ...

by Don Tagala - Apr 25, 2019
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Sandata arts collective aims to spread messag ...

by Rommel Conclara - Apr 24, 2019
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Where does Southern California get its water?

by Steve Angeles - Apr 24, 2019
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Daly City’s Seton Hospital finds potent ...

by Balitang America - Apr 24, 2019
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Entertainment

“Avengers: Endgame” stars on dealing with grief, loss, and the end of an era

by Yong Chavez- Apr 24, 2019

Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” had its big premiere earlier this week in Los Angeles, and has begun showing in certain countries including the Philippines. The movie will be released in the U.S. on April 26. Yong Chavez...
Critically-acclaimed Hadestown, starring Eva Noblezada, opens on Broadway

by Don Tagala- Apr 24, 2019

Miss Saigon’s Tony-nominated Kim, Fil-Am stage actress Eva Noblezada, heads a new musical on Broadway called Hadestown — which is not only getting the buzz from theater critics, but is also leading the nominations haul for...
Netflix’s “Someone Great” is powered by female strength and bonds

by Yong Chavez- Apr 22, 2019

“Someone Great” comes from the producers of the blockbuster comedy “Bridesmaids.” The new Netflix movie — starring Gina Rodriguez, Lakeith Stanfield and Brittany Snow — is about leaving your ‘20s, the joy of female friendships, and...
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

LIFESTYLE

Meet the EYLA nominees: EPYC and Kubo

Get to know another set of finalist groups for TFC’s Epic Youth Leaders Awards 2019 — Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration, or EPYC, and Kubo. See how EPYC and Kubo they’re helping elevate Filipinx...
Meet the EYLA nominees: Kultivate Labs and Pinay Power 2

After months of extensive deliberation, the team behind the first EYLA, or Epic Youth Leadership Awards, have finally come up with the 5 very deserving finalists. BA introduces you to two of the finalist...

Immigration

DHS, Trump administration to crack down on visa overstays

Another hardline immigration push from the Trump administration — focusing efforts this time on foreign visitors who overstayed their visas. On Monday, Trump signed a memorandum ordering the Secretary of State and the Secretary...
Pinoy Panawagan Live: Merit-based immigration, Congress reintroduces RAISE Act

Two years ago, the RAISE Act — which sought to curb legal immigration by cutting the number of green cards issued in the US by 50 percent — failed to advance in the Congress....

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