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Five dead in fatal car crash off highway in Delano, Calif.

by Balitang America - Feb 20, 2019 A Filipino family in Delano, California were the victims of a deadly car crash on Highway 99 on Saturday night, coming home from church when their vehicle swerved off the road and into a tree. An investigation is underway....Read More
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Mass shooting at Illinois workplace kills 5, including laid-off gunman

by Connie De Leon - Feb 20, 2019 AURORA, IL — The 39th mass shooting of 2019 took place, in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday — just a day after the 11th anniversary of the mass shooting in Northern Illinois University. Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois, about 40 miles west of Chicago, has approximately 200,000 residents. Local...
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Filipina nominated as commissioner for Los Angeles City Hall Board of Public Works

by Balitang America - Feb 19, 2019 LOS ANGELES — A Filipina community leader is on the verge of making history in LA’s city hall. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti has nominated his current director of scheduling, and former Barack Obama appointee Jessica Caloza as a commissioner for the Board of Public Works. A confirmation from city council...
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Filipinos rally for fair public transit in San Francisco

by Rommel Conclara - Feb 19, 2019 Fil-Ams are demanding for equitable changes to the current transit system, saying their demands will result in better fares and better riding experiences for all. These pictures were on the February 4th rally for transit justice in San Francisco. Fil-Ams of the South of Market Community Action Network or...
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President Trump facing backlash for declaring a national emergency over border deal

by Balitang America - Feb 17, 2019 Within 24 hours in Capitol Hill — one national crisis averted, and another one declared. President Trump’s announcement came as he was set to sign a bipartisan border security bill avoiding another partial government shutdown. The bill was approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives on...

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Youth talent showcase promotes an end to community violence

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HAYWARD, CA — Cal State University East Bay in Hayward was the setting for a showcase of various youth performances. The event was called “Stop the Violence” and was hosted by non-profit organization Parti Program. “We’re...

Alberta K-12 schools will develop Filipino la ...

by Quay Evano - Feb 20, 2019
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Nikki Fortunato Bas becomes first Filipina on ...

by Rommel Conclara - Feb 20, 2019
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Kelsey Merritt to appear in Sports Illustrate ...

by Balitang America - Feb 20, 2019
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Expert refund tips during tax season

by Balitang America - Feb 19, 2019
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Entertainment

Josh Groban on finding healing through music, Filipino fans, and singing karaoke

by Balitang America- Feb 20, 2019

Multi-awarded singer Josh Groban is currently in the Philippines, and with the ABS-CBN Orchestra, Ateneo Choir, and Lea Salonga, he will once again serenade his Filipino fans. In a candid interview, the singer spoke with Yong...
“The Umbrella Academy’s” Gerard Way on how and why he created superheroes

by Yong Chavez- Feb 19, 2019

From making music to making heroes: Yong Chavez speaks with Gerard Way, the former lead vocalist of “My Chemical Romance,” on his journey to creating a universe in Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” populated with superheroes that...
Manny the Movie Guy: Predicting the 91st annual Oscar winners

by Manny The Movie Guy- Feb 15, 2019

The 91st annual Academy Awards night is just a few days away, and academy members are finalizing their votes as we speak. To help you with your office Oscar pool, here are Manny the Movie Guy’s predictions of...
In “Alita: Battle Angel,” a star is born in Rosa Salazar

by Yong Chavez- Feb 15, 2019

Visionary filmmakers James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez collaborated to bring Alita: Battle Angel, an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. It stars newcomer Rosa Salazar, who takes into the role that filmmakers say she was born...

LIFESTYLE

This Fil-Am chef promotes edible cannabis meals

Rudy Sta. Ana of Cannabis Catered isn’t your typical chef — using special edible cannabis ingredients in his Filipino-inspired dishes. He promotes both medical and recently legalized recreational marijuana....Read More
Punahou carnival draws in Hawaii locals to raise school tuition funds

by Lailane Ignao, ABS-CBN News HONOLULU — The Punahou School held its annual carnival, a popular community event that draws thousands from all over Oahu. The Punahou School is known to be one of...

Immigration

Pinoy Panawagan: Staying in the U.S. as a caregiver

Our question is from Belinda: If I marry an American citizen, am I able to stay in the U.S.? I am 64 years old, a Filipina, and I live in Norway. My fiancé is 84 years...
President Trump facing backlash for declaring a national emergency over border deal

Within 24 hours in Capitol Hill — one national crisis averted, and another one declared. President Trump’s announcement came as he was set to sign a bipartisan border security bill avoiding another partial government...

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