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47-year-old Filipino in New Jersey spared from deportation
Sep 22, 2018It has been an emotional roller coaster ride for 47-year-old Cloyd Edralin and his family. Edralin, who is a green card holder, has been detained at this detention facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey since immigration and... -
Match 4 Martin: Stem cell donor needed for young Filipino in Canada
Sep 22, 2018VANCOUVER — A young Pinoy is battling two rare forms of blood cancer, as family and friends look for a stem cell donor that can help save his life. Martin Lintag, who was a bowler and coach,... -
#NeverAgain: Filipino activists mark 46th anniversary of martial law
Sep 22, 2018September 21 marks the anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines. 46 years after the declaration of martial law, activists still recall the atmosphere in the Philippines during their youth. About a dozen activists... -
Friday Night Markets bring Filipino culture to Vallejo
Sep 21, 2018VALLEJO, CA — Pinoys of Vallejo enjoyed their first Filipino night market. The idea of night markets are not new to the Bay Area. However, the more popular ones take place in San Francisco — which is... -
Jose Antonio Vargas’ new book paints a picture of U.S. immigration today
Sep 21, 2018It’s a big week for Pulitzer-prize winning Filipino journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, known widely as the most high profile undocumented immigrant in the United States. This week, Vargas released his new book titled “Dear America: Notes... -
Jack Black and Owen Vaccaro on finding their magic, being indomitable in “The House with a Clock in its Walls”
Sep 20, 2018An orphan finds his powers after living with his uncle in the family film “The House with a Clock in its Walls.” Yong Chavez talks to its stars on Showbiz Tonight....Read More -
San Diego nurses and hospital workers picket over staffing issues
Sep 20, 2018Nurses in northern San Diego County hit the picket lines on Wednesday morning, raising issues with Palomar Medical Center, claiming the hospital is severely understaffed. Staff members — including many Filipino employees represented by the California... -
LA Sheriff McDonnell holds media discussion with community about immigration issues
Sep 20, 2018In Los Angeles, as some immigrant rights advocated blame the county’s sheriffs department for an uptick in immigration enforcement. The sheriff who is seeking re-election insists his department has been on a limited working relationship with immigration... -
Wish 107.5 bus rolls into Hollywood in grand fashion
Sep 19, 2018It’s one of most popular hangouts for the Philippines’ top music acts — a mobile music studio spotted in the streets of Manila, bringing the gift of song onto screens. The WISH 107.5 wish bus has... -
Manila-based talents shines at Undiscovered SF
Sep 19, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — Undiscovered SF has become the scene for up and coming Filipino-American entrepreneurs and artists to be highlighted and exposed to the Bay Area Filipino community. It also serves as a way to connect the...
