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Filipinos play key role in local campaigns, councils, and behind-the-scenes in government
Mar 17, 2017by Don Tagala, ABS-CBN News JERSEY CITY, NJ — Filipinos came together to talk about the importance of being politically involved — not just by running for office, but by volunteering in campaigns. The Jersey... -
‘Miss Saigon’ previews begin on Broadway, with special show discount for Pinoy fans
Mar 3, 2017by Don Tagala, ABS-CBN News NEW YORK CITY — The long-awaited New York revival of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil’s acclaimed musical, Miss Saigon., Miss Saigon, is back on Broadway. The revival of the award-winning musical... -
Pinoys for Trump at CA GOP convention
Feb 27, 2017by Rommel Conclara, ABS-CBN News SACRAMENTO, CA — Republicans gathered at the state’s capitol in Sacramento this past weekend for the spring 2017 convention of the California Republican Party. Among them were Filipino-American Republicans Cristina Osmena,... -
CAN OBAMA PASS IMMIGRATION REFORM IN SIX MONTHS?: IMMIGRATION EXPERTS WEIGH IN
Jan 31, 2013By Balitang America Staff Jan. 31, 2013 President Barack Obama is giving his administration six months to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill. In an interview, Obama said he is working to get the legislation passed... -
CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS PROPOSE TRAINING SCHOOL STAFF IN GUN USE
Jan 31, 2013Associated Press January 31, 2013 LOS ANGELES — A group of seven Republican state legislators on Wednesday unveiled a bill that would allow school districts to use state funds to give firearm training to staff so... -
JUDGE UPHOLDS CASE VS ALLEGED FILIPINO GUN SMUGGLERS
Jan 31, 2013By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America Bureau January 31, 2013 LOS ANGELES–A federal judge ruled on Monday that there’s not enough evidence to prove that FBI agents paid for and engaged with prostitutes during a sting... -
FACED WITH MONTHS OF SURGING DEMAND, WAL-MART IS RATIONING SALES OF AMMUNITION.
Jan 31, 2013CNN January 31, 2013 The nation’s largest retailer is limiting ammunition sales at its stores across the country to three boxes per customer, per day. Guns and ammunition have been flying off store shelves since President... -
FILAMS TO LOBBY FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
Jan 30, 2013Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America LOS ANGELES -With President Obama touting the Senate’s progress on comprehensive immigration reform advocates are welcoming the possibility of a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. “Sa... -
PINOY UNDOCUMENTED URGED TO STOP HIDING, FIGHT FOR REFORMS
Jan 30, 2013by Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America Bureau LAS VEGAS, Nevada – “America is made up of immigrants.” This is what President Barack Obama had to say during his 30-minute speech in Las Vegas on the comprehensive... -
US ECONOMY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE IN LATE 2012
Jan 30, 2013Associated Press January 30, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank unexpectedly late last year, a reminder of the biggest threat it faces in 2013: sharp government spending cuts and prolonged political budget fights. A...
