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20 January 2019

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Filipino Democrat lawmakers push for fair wages on Capital Hill

by Lenn Almadin-Thornhill - Jan 17, 2019 WASHINGTON DC — Lawmakers and President Donald Trump are still wrangling over how to get past this month-long stalemate that has caused loss of wages for more than 800,000 workers. Two Fil-Am legislators — Sen. Bobby Scott and Rep. TJ Cox — are making big moves on Capitol Hill. On...
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Filipino community leader among those named in FBI city corruption probe

by Balitang America - Jan 17, 2019 A scandal is rocking the Los Angeles City Hall, allegedly involving a Filipino-American leader appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti. The center of the FBI investigation are construction projects intended for downtown Los Angeles — and the people supposed to oversee them, Los Angeles City Council members Jose Huizar and...
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Elderly Filipina missing in San Jose

by Balitang America - Jan 17, 2019 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Authorities from San Jose are asking the public for help in searching for a missing, at-risk elderly Filipina. 69-year old Nenita Ricohermosa was last seen early Monday morning in the 600 block of 18th Street in San Jose. The police said Nanay Nenita needs to take her...
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Partial government shutdown reaches 27th day

by Balitang America - Jan 16, 2019 Escalante’s new job — as a TSA agent in Hawaii — has been affected by the ongoing government shutdown, which is almost at a month, and her family has been forced to make financial sacrifices to make ends meet. Her hardship is one of countless real-life struggles caused by...
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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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How the government shutdown is affecting federal employees in Nevada

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LAS VEGAS — Just a few miles from the McCarran International Airport is the TSA office, where grocery bags welcome airport employees filled with food and household supplies from local nonprofit organizations–enough to last for a...

Vice President Mike Pence to US Armed Forces: ...

by Don Tagala - Jan 17, 2019
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on US census, ...

by Don Tagala - Jan 17, 2019
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Filipino educators join massive teacher’ ...

by Steve Angeles - Jan 15, 2019
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The story behind New York’s No Pants Su ...

by Don Tagala - Jan 15, 2019
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Entertainment

Darren Criss thanks fans for big wins at Emmys, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Awards

by Balitang America- Jan 17, 2019

Filipino American actor Darren Criss thanked the fans the praise, as he most recently bagged a Critics Choice award for his role as the cunning serial killer Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story....
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

LIFESTYLE

2019 workout tips from Hawaii, the nation’s healthiest state

HAWAII — According to a report released by the United Health Foundation, 2018 is the fifth time in six years that Hawaii has ranked as the healthiest state in the nation.” America’s Health Rankings...
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...

Immigration

Pinoy Panawagan: Ongoing government shutdown, H-1B work visas

Immigration continues to be a hot topic, as the U.S. government continues to deal with the shutdown crisis. Here to talk about immigration developments — including the H-1B work visa, and a new pathway...
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on US census, LGBTQ rights, immigration

ALBANY, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s laid out his 2019 justice agenda at his “State of the State” address in Albany, New York on Tuesday. With a Democratic state house and senate, Cuomo...

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