Monthly Archives: October 2008
The Global Pinoy: The Modern Day Heroes
by Nickee De Leon/AJPress With the onset of technological advancements and the birth of new industries, the hardworking Juan has learned to broaden his horizons and has become a citizen of the world — a global Pinoy. There are two … Continue reading
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Maestro Robert Shroder: Extraordinary Pinoy
by Cynthia De Castro/AJPress By his name and appearance, Californian musical conductor Robert Shroder seems to be as American as apple pie. But once you start talking to this very talented musical director, you’ll learn that he is as Pinoy … Continue reading
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Moms need a break too
by Jherlyn Meneses/AJPress If you’re a working mom, and you’re juggling the three hectic roles of being a wife, a mother and an employee at the same time, it’s time to hold your chin high, give yourself a nice pat … Continue reading
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The Divine Comedian: Dolphy
by Nickee de Leon/AJPress Sinasabing magaling daw sa drama ang mga comedian. Hindi ko alam kung bakit, wala akong teorya diyan. Basta from my end, naranasan ko na kasi ang lahat — hirap, gutom, ang mga anak na perwisyo’t may … Continue reading
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Ayala Foundation-USA: Creating Better Opportunities to Serve Others
by Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress The emergence of a ‘new golden age of philanthropy’ has pushed the number foundations all over the world. According to a study Asian-American Philanthropy: Expanding Knowledge, Increasing Possibilities done by Andrew Ho for The Center for Public … Continue reading
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Madonna tells Palin: Get off my street
NEW YORK – After kicking off the North America leg of her Sticky & Sweet tour in New Jersey over the weekend, Madonna crossed the Hudson and performed two nights in a row to sold-out audiences at the Madison Square … Continue reading
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The Reign of Sarah
by Rochelle Pangilinan/AJPress With a box-office hit (the recent A Very Special Love), a series of successful concerts and a new album (featuring the lead single I’ll Be There, where she duets with Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough) to boot, all … Continue reading
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SOLID VOTING BLOCK OR SWING VOTE: Asian Americans could decide presidential race
by Momar Visaya/AJPress NEW YORK – Asian American voters prefer Sen. Barack Obama, 41 percent to 24 percent nationally, over Sen. John McCain, according to a new national survey on Asian Americans released Monday, Oct. 6. But that’s not the … Continue reading
Pacquiao, De La Hoya wrap up promo tour in LA
by Joseph Pimentel/AJPress EAST LOS ANGELES – The final leg of the Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya publicity tour started with a shot and a big chug. A Tequila Cazadores official kicked off the press conference by opening … Continue reading
CHP writes thousands of tickets for hands-free driving law violations
by Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress SAN BRUNO, CA — “They still don’t get it,” says California Highway Patrol spokesman Tom Marshall. He was, of course, referring to the more than 20,000 tickets CHP has issued over the past three months to drivers … Continue reading
