Monthly Archives: August 2008
Pinay nurse fighting extradition
by Joseph Pimentel/AJPress SAN DIEGO – Lawyers for a 72-year-old Filipina nurse is calling for the US Secretary of State Condolezza Rice to stop the extradition charges of their client to Mexico. For the past two years, Eufemia Alamo Ramirez, … Continue reading
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Alison Jean Mendoza Heeds Gawad Kalinga’s Call for Volunteerism
by Rene Villaroman/AJPress Alison Jean Mendoza looked forward to a restful 14-hour flight to Manila on Thursday night. It would be her third visit to her parents’ home country. Born in Nebraska 26 years ago, she and her family moved … Continue reading
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The Last Hurrah: Filipino WWII Veterans Waiting Anxiously for Bill
by Joseph Pimentel/AJPress LOS ANGELES – In what may be its last ditch effort for this Congressional session, Filipino World War II groups are preparing for a make or break September month to seek the passage of the Filipino WWII … Continue reading
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Pinay Boxer Loses Championship Bout
by Joseph Pimentel/AJPress LEMOORE – FilAm Pinay boxer Ana Julaton’s dream of being an undefeated champion fell apart after losing a split decision against Brooklyn native Dominga Olivo in an eight round bout at the Tachi Palace Resort and Casino … Continue reading
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A ‘Sting’ Operation: The Police last concert EVER
by Momar Visaya/AJPress NEW YORK—The Police saved the best for last. The successful ’80s band staged its final concert ever at the Madison Square Garden on Thursday, August 7 and they were joined by a sold-out crowd of 19,000 screaming … Continue reading
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To be loved . . . by the King of Love Songs
by Cynthia de Castro/AJPress “Balatkayo lahat ang buhay sa mundo Nakangiti kahit hindi totoo Magandang bulaklak ang s’yang katulad mo Nguni’t paglapit ko’y walang bango.” The lines above are from the classic love song entitled Balatkayo composed by the Philippines’ … Continue reading
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A Life Full Of Passion — And Dance
by Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress Initially, I wanted to meet Malu Rivera-Peoples in person. Having been in contact with her only through e-mail since last year, I have been meaning to write a story about her and achievements. However, our busy schedules … Continue reading
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Jane Monreal: The eye in the sky
by Joseph Pimentel/AJPress She provides the most important information for any Southland driver. Everyday FilAm Jane Monreal provides millions of drivers their traffic updates. If there’s a big rig on fire on the 60 West Pomona freeways, Monreal is there. … Continue reading
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Kristine Johnson: Beauty, Brains, and Beyond
by Nickee de Leon/AJPress If you google Kristine Johnson on the web, you’ll come across a number of adoring fan sites. There’s Rateitall.com, a forum site where ogling men pine for the stunning half-white, half-Filipina beauty whenever they see her … Continue reading
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