March 10, 2008

FilAm Teen to Represent RP Swimming in Beijing 2008

By Maria Sunantha Quibilan/Asianjournal.com
LOS ANGELES — A 17-year-old Filipina American who is a current Hawaii State swimming champion has qualified for the 100-meter freestyle event of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and is representing the Philippines.
Christel Simms, who has been a competitive swimmer for 9 years, has broken 54 individual Hawaii State records. Her [...]

March 10, 2008

Pacquiao Better than Ever

by Joseph Pimentel/Asianjournal.com
LOS ANGELES — What does a former Philippine Senator, a music star and giddy fans across Southern California have in common? They were all part of the large group of fans and media that watched Manny Pacquiao’s workout at the Wildcard Boxing Club last March 5.
Former Philippine Senator and Philippine Basketball Association star [...]