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Balangiga bell advocates say Philippine government must push for deadlines
Aug 16, 2018Now that the announcement has been made, advocates for the return of the Balangiga Bells say that it’s time to put the pressure on and follow through. Former Hollywood actor turned treasure hunter Logan Clarke has... -
Filipinos express concerns after recent gun violence incidents in Chicago
Aug 16, 2018by Patricia Nabong, ABS-CBN News CHICAGO — Following one of the most violent weekends in Chicago, some Filipino-Americans are concerned for their safety, while others think that the community should be more involved. At least 74 people were... -
NutriAsia responds to ongoing strikes, boycott of products
Aug 15, 2018Activists are calling in a community victory as they claim responsibility for the fact that NutriAsia stepped down as a sponsor of this past weekend’s Pistahan parade and festival due to the current labor disputes and... -
California wildfires threaten homes, families, even a major national park
Aug 15, 2018California’s wildfires are still raging from the Oregon border, its spine against Nevada, and all the way down to cities pressed against Mexico. Over 20 active fires are still being battled by firefighters, and as of... -
Travel, Trade and Consumer Roadshow promotes Philippine businesses and commerce
Aug 15, 2018Filipino businesses showcased at the first-ever Travel, Trade and Consumer Road Show, launched by Asian Journal Media Group, and sponsored by The Filipino Channel....Read More -
Investigation continues for 34-year-old Filipino found dead in Michigan lake
Aug 15, 2018NILES, ILLINOIS — On August 3rd, the Leelanau County sheriff’s office received a report of a suspicious vehicle at the MC Shortstop gas station in Maple City, Michigan. Later that same day, a Leelanau County resident trooper... -
Filipino soldier killed while serving 4th combat deployment in Afghanistan
Aug 15, 2018A Filipino-American soldier, husband, and father of two lost his life while serving on his fourth combat deployment in Afghanistan. 36-year-old staff Sergeant Reymund Rarogal Transfiguracion, a green beret from Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, passed away... -
Desert monsoon season slams through Arizona
Aug 15, 2018Arizona was slammed by strong winds, dust, heavy rains, lightning, and thunderstorms last weekend as the monsoon continues in the Grand Canyon State. Summer this year has been wet with a rainfall record of 1.5 inches... -
Fiesta in America: Celebrating Filipino culture, cuisine, and community
Aug 14, 2018SECAUCUS, NJ — A showcase of Filipino culture, cuisine, and beauty queens. Now on its 20th year, the two-day “Fiesta in America” is one of the biggest indoor gatherings of Filipino-Americans on the East Coast. Philippine Department... -
Bay Area Fil-Am community leader, historian passes away
Aug 14, 2018Dr. Dawn Mabalon — a historian — a community leader, a food scholar, a Pinay activist tragically passed away while on vacation with her family in Hawaii. With a master’s in Asian American studies from UCLA...
