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Fight intensifies to save PH studies at City College of San Francisco
“Vaccine supply remains robust” despite J&J pause, Biden administration says
Miss Universe contestants share pageant experience during pandemic
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“Vaccine supply remains robust” despite J&J pause, Biden administration says
Elmer Cato assumes PH consul general post in NY
Fil-Am ivermectin users say they feel protected from COVID-19 despite experts’ caution
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Disney’s array of upcoming projects include Filipino talents
US House of Representatives passed a resolution denouncing anti-Asian rhetoric
Trump, Biden continue to trade barbs on pandemic response, economy, and foreign policy
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Some visa processes pick up pace at U.S. Embassy in Manila
Democrats introduce bill on pathway to citizenship for undocumented essential workers
Caregivers push for increased wages, unionization, and immigration benefits
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Trump administration temporarily halts immigration amid pandemic
Pinoy Panawagan: Sibling petition
Pinoy Panawagan: Applying for dual citizenship
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Canada’s top doctor warns of potentially more COVID-19 variant-related deaths
Canada: More young people hospitalized as COVID-19 variant cases spike
Filipina Canadian and boyfriend test positive for new COVID-19 variant
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Fil-Am ivermectin users say they feel protected from COVID-19 despite experts’ caution
Some visa processes pick up pace at U.S. Embassy in Manila
U.S. & Philippines celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
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What to expect when traveling to the Philippines under updated COVID-19 rules
Coronavirus travel restrictions impact Hawaii’s tourism industry, local officials take action to ensure safety
Honolulu Mayor’s Letter To Stop Non-Essential Travel to Hawaii
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Ludi Lin and Max Huang on strong Asian representation on-screen
Review: Ruby Rose, Morgan Freeman match wits in “Vanquish”
Marco Grazzini serves up romance and Filipino food as Hallmark’s newest leading man
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Ludi Lin and Max Huang on strong Asian representation on-screen
Marco Grazzini serves up romance and Filipino food as Hallmark’s newest leading man
Fil-Am “Bling Empire” producer on storytelling, what to expect in season 2
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Review: Ruby Rose, Morgan Freeman match wits in “Vanquish”
Review: Racism and homophobia collide in “Moffie”
Señor Sisig goes vegan with plant-based menu options
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Boxing: Ancajas says win vs. Rodriguez was his toughest fight yet
Ancajas ready to defend world title in the “Fight Bubble”
Jerwin Ancajas to defend IBF title in Connecticut
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Porter and Spence rally to be Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent following recent matchup
Errol Spence, Shawn Porter compete to be Manny Pacquiao’s next challenger
Donaire plans to fight into his 40’s, just like Pacquiao
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Miss Universe contestants share pageant experience during pandemic
Chef Reina continues to create vegan versions of favorite Filipino flavors
Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo meets other Miss U contestants for the first time
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“Vaccine supply remains robust” despite J&J pause, Biden administration says
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Elmer Cato assumes PH consul general post in NY
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Fil-Am ivermectin users say they feel protected from COVID-19 despite experts’ caution
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Canada’s top doctor warns of potentially more COVID-19 variant-related deaths
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J&J vaccine pause should boost confidence in process, top U.S. health officials say
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Fully vaccinated Fil-Ams dine together, but with safety precautions
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Los Gatos police investigate hate crime against Filipina health worker
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Fil-Am leaders form task force to help victims of hate crimes
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NY law grants unprecedented help for undocumented immigrants amid pandemic
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Canada: More young people hospitalized as COVID-19 variant cases spike
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19 April 2021
Filipino transgender
Filipina singer on “The Voice” returns to nursing to help fill shortage of medical workers
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Yong Chavez
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Apr 2, 2020
HOLLYWOOD — Retired medical workers, even nursing students, are being called to help out during this pandemic crisis. Filipinos are among those heeding the call, including the first Filipina transgender contestant on the hit TV show...
Transgender Filipina writes about overcoming bullying and discrimination in new book, ‘Fairest’
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Don Tagala
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Mar 2, 2020
“It’s involuntary — I can’t opt-out of white privilege. The only thing I can do is write a book that says, this is why this is a problem,” says Meredith Talusan....
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Transgender Filipina Ally Castillo lands dream job in the beauty industry
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Don Tagala
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Aug 27, 2019
NEW YORK — “My love for makeup started when I was a kid — I’m always amazed when I watch my mom do her make up.” Ally Castillo never thought her love for makeup would take...
LGBTQ+ advocates cry foul over alleged discrimination of a transgender Pinay in the Philippines
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Don Tagala
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Aug 15, 2019
NEW YORK — Gretchen Custodio Diez, a transgender Pinay from the Philippines, only wanted to use the restroom that she that corresponds to the gender she identifies with: the women’s restroom. But at the farmer’s mall in...
Activist and supermodel Geena Rocero promotes ancient Philippine script with new magazine, “Surat”
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Rommel Conclara
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Jun 5, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO — Supermodel Geena Rocero shows off her tattoo which is the name of an ancient Tagalog transgender goddess named Lakapati. Rocero embodies the deity of fertility and agriculture as the cover of Surat Magazine...
“Lingua Franca,” starring Isabel Sandoval, showcased at Tribeca Film Festival
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Don Tagala
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May 9, 2019
NEW YORK — A new Filipino-American film makes a groundbreaking screening at Robert de Niro’s Tribeca Film Festival. Lingua Franca is making its debut as the first American full-length feature film written, directed, and even starring...
Jennifer Laude documentary “Call Her Ganda” to premiere on award-winning PBS series
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Yong Chavez
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Apr 11, 2019
Slain Filipina transgender Jennifer Laude’s story will be on American television this summer. “POV,” America’s longest-running independent documentary TV series on PBS, is welcoming “Call Her Ganda,” by Fil-Am filmmaker PJ Raval, in its slate of...
“Call Her Ganda” screens at Vancouver Queer Film Festival, with high praise
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Cecile Docto
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Aug 21, 2018
VANCOUVER — The documentary Call Her Ganda impressed the audience during its screening at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival. They were all praises for award-winning filmmaker PJ Raval, who chronicled the struggles of three women — Jennifer Laude’s...
Meet Angel Bonilla, the first transgender contestant of “The Voice”
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Yong Chavez
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Mar 13, 2018
The four-time Emmy-winning singing competition ‘The Voice’ is back for its 14th season with something new: American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson is joining judges Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Alicia Keys. Also new and first on the show...
Court order strikes down Trump’s transgender ban on US military service members
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Balitang America
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Nov 22, 2017
A second federal court has struck down President Donald Trump’s plans to discharge transgender military service members. A US district court in Maryland has ruled that transgender service members were already suffering harmful consequences and a...
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