Monthly Archives: July 2008
SIPA: Pinoys United in LA
by Gayle Gatchalian/AJPress Amid the bustle of Historic Filipinotown stands a quiet guardian of the Filipino-American’s best interests—SIPA, or Search to Involve Pilipino Americans. This 36-year-old organization has taken the mission of service to heart, unselfishly providing for the diverse, … Continue reading
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Antonio Miranda Rodriquez: A Historical Mystery
by Cynthia de Castro/AJPress Did he or didn’t he? Was he or wasn’t he? The name of Antonio Miranda Rodriguez has become controversial among LA historians because it raises a lot of questions. Some historians claim that he is one … Continue reading
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The Enclave of our Roots
by Joseph Pimentel/AJPress FilAm Jonathan Lorenzo, an administrator for the Filipino-American Library (FAL), gets tremendous satisfaction from the faces of those he educates about Historic Filipinotown. Three times a year, Lorenzo shuttles and acts as a tour guide to eager … Continue reading
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The Asian Journal meets Giuliani in Makati
MAKATI – Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani keynoted the first Leadership Conference Series last July 23 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La. It was the first in a set of lectures aimed at allowing Philippine leaders from … Continue reading
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Charice’s answered prayer
by Carmie O. Carpio/AJPress IT’S not all the time that someone gets to sing on stage with a celebrated operatic pop tenor and classical crossover singer as Andrea Bocelli, especially on his birthday concert. But on the night of July … Continue reading
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Dolphy!: The drama behind the laughter, or otherwise
by Anna Krisna Bautista/AJPress From being the theater’s peanut boy to becoming the country’s king of comedy, Dolphy Quizon may as well be the Andress Bonifacio of Philippine entertainment industry gifting his field with revolutionary satires which generated laughter from … Continue reading
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Keeping Hope Alive: FilAm’s Song To Showcase in Upcoming film
by Joseph Pimentel/AJPress LOS ANGELES – Is it serendipity or mere coincidence? When Director Mark Pellington met FilAm singer/ songwriter Ron Irizarry for the first time earlier this week he noticed a tattoo on Irizarry’s arm that read “La Esperanza … Continue reading
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Getng d msg acros thru txtng: Pinoys send 1 billion text messages
by Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress If you can’t understand the title, then probably you’re not one of the hundreds of millions of “texters.” If you can’t understand the title, then probably you’re not one of the hundreds of millions of “texters.” Back … Continue reading
Three Pinoy Fighters to Showcase Skills in Vegas
by Joseph Pimentel/AJPress LAS VEGAS – Three Filipino fighters will be showcased in different bouts in Las Vegas this Saturday, July 26. FilAm Muay Thai fighters Michael Mananquil and Christine Toledo will co-headline a World Championship Muay Thai event at … Continue reading
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Art Education 101
by Gayle Gatchalian/AJPress Art should grow with you,” declares Mark Slavkin, VP for Education at the Music Center – Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. He heads the education programs offered by the Music Center that reach about 300 … Continue reading
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