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Philippine embassy: Nearly 17 percent voter turn-out in 2019 Senate elections

by Balitang America - May 21, 2019 The latest update from the Philippine embassy in Washington DC — as of May 21, all certificates of canvas had been transmitted to the COMELEC in the Philippines. In their statement, the embassy clarified that the cause of the delay was the four malfunctioning SD cards coming from San...
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Murder suspect deported back to Philippines to face charges

by Balitang America - May 21, 2019 A Filipino murder suspect who lived in the San Francisco Bay Area was finally deported back to the Philippines to face charges against him. Ezra Dave Maling is accused of strangling to death his live-in partner, Rebeny Vergara, in March 2003. Thereafter, he fled for the U.S. and worked...
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BA interview exclusive: Democrat candidate Pete Buttigieg on significance of Filipino community and votes

by Balitang America - May 19, 2019 Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg recently campaigned in Nevada, talking to Asian American and Pacific Islander voters, and pledging that he would champion for their rights, particularly when it comes to immigration. The 37-year-old South Bend, Indiana Mayor supports a comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship —...
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Alex Aclan officially ordained auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles

by Balitang America - May 19, 2019 LOS ANGELES — Alex Aclan is now the second Filipino bishop in the U.S. In the presence of thousands including holy men, friends, family members and many of his past parishioners, Aclan took his vows to become the second Filipino American bishop after his close friend Salt Lake City...
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With delays from consulates, Philippine overseas votes still being tallied

by Balitang America - May 17, 2019 The latest on overseas absentee voting for the Philippine midterm elections, particularly from the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco, where officials and staff are getting closer to completing the tally of 60 precincts under its jurisdiction – despite two SD cards malfunctioning. One of the two replacement SD cards...

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Community supports elderly Filipino facing deportation

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As groups rallied in Northern California for immigrant rights, some advocates accompanied a Filipino man as he continues his quest for a solution to his immigration issues brought on by a scam. As immigrant rights...

After Halalan 2019, voters demand transparenc ...

by Balitang America - May 21, 2019
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Protestors meet with SF Consulate to voice co ...

by Rommel Conclara - May 21, 2019
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Rep. TJ Cox addresses primary complaints

by Balitang America - May 17, 2019
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Filipino voters protest election fraud, illeg ...

by Rommel Conclara - May 17, 2019
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Entertainment

Keanu Reeves on Asian roots, and why John Wick’s love story is “fundamental”

by Yong Chavez- May 21, 2019

John Wick 3 is currently the top movie in the world, affirming the status of Keanu Reeves as a global superstar. The 54-year-old actor sat down with our own Yong Chavez to talk about his movie,...
Powered by Filipinos, “Steven Universe” wins a Peabody

by Steve Angeles- May 19, 2019

One of the most critically acclaimed and popular cartoons is up for a prestigious award this week, and this show is powered by Filipinos. For the past six years, Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe has become an...
Manny the Movie Guy: “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” vs. “A Dog’s Journey”

by Manny The Movie Guy- May 19, 2019

Two big sequels in the box office this weekend — one is the third installation in an action-packed series starring Keanu Reeves, and one an emotional journey with man’s best friend....Read More
Heather Jack makes network TV directorial debut through NBC’s Female Forward program

by Balitang America- May 16, 2019

A program by TV network giant NBC is helping women and minorities of talent in Hollywood to realize their directorial dreams and pursue careers in Hollywood. Filipina American director Heather Jack recently directed “Cloud Green,” one...

LIFESTYLE

Filipinos B-boys victorious in Red Bull’s national breakdancing championship

Young Fil-Ams from Anchorage, Alaska are beaming with pride, as one of their own, Ives Viray, recently won this year’s Red Bull BC One breakdancing national championship against another Pinoy, Nico Castro Aguilar of...
“Gongster’s Paradise” celebrates traditional and stylized Philippine kulintang music and dance

OAKLAND, CA — Different generations of kulintang players from all over the globe, celebrating Filipino traditional music and dance at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. According to organizers, “Gongster’s Paradise” is the biggest kulintang...
Filipino Restaurant Week kicks off in New York

New York’s Filipino restaurant week is back, bigger, better and more choices for everyone’s gustatory delight. Filipino restaurant week kicked off at the high bar rooftop in New York City. But you don’t have...

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