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Jessica Sanchez at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista
Article » (Photo courtesy of ydtalk.com)   Just days after making it to the Final 3 on "American Idol," Jessica Sanchez returned to her hometown of Chula Vista for double homecoming performances on Saturday.    The 16-year-old singing phenomenon first performed at Eastlake...
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Posted by Paola Rodelas on May 14, 2012
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Video » Please continue to follow Cheesa's journey after her impressive experience and exposure on "The Voice". It's important to continue to support our Filipino American leaders in the industry who will give us a positive voice in mainstream. Cheesa is definitely one of them. Keep up to...
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Posted by Krizia Medenilla on April 26, 2012
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Article » I had the pleasure of speaking with the beautiful Cheesa from “The Voice: Season 2” and her talented, brotherly counterpart, Troy Laureta. Throughout the conversation, the two had a playful, enthusiastic aura about them that suggested an unrivaled support system between the musical duo...
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Posted by Krizia Medenilla on April 26, 2012
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Cheryl Torrenueva
Article » Have you ever just watched the Food Network or HGTV for hours on end? Well, maybe it’s just me, but those shows are just so addictive.  One such show that I’ve really grown to love is “Restaurant Impossible” with Robert Irvine.  For those of you who have not seen...
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Posted by Tony Rago on April 25, 2012
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Article » It was a wonder to all that American Idol’s Jessica Sanchez was nearly eliminated in last week’s round of reality television shows, but Sanchez wasn’t the only talented Filipino American who was nearly booted. Disney star, Roshon Fegan and partner Chelsie Hightower were also...
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Posted by Krizia Medenilla on April 16, 2012
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Article »   The annual Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame project (now on its 18th year of celebration) is a very prestigious awards ceremony in the Filipino American community of Chicago and the Midwest. It recognizes outstanding individuals for demonstrating uncommon, innovative, and civic...
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on April 14, 2012
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Corepillar at PINOY ROCK 2012 (Chicago)
Article » Being a huge lover of O.P.M. (Original Pilpino Music), I can probably drop as much knowledge as any native Pilipino on what's "HOT" in the Philippines.  However, I recently was able to attend and participate as photographer at an event celebrating the local Pinoy Rock scene...
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Posted by Tony Rago on April 12, 2012
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PHL360
Article » Travel shows have been popping up more frequently than your local Starbucks, but isn't it about time that one of these shows provided a unique insight into the Philippine Archipelago?  Ask and you shall receive!  PHL360° is a new web series that aims to take the viewer along...
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Posted by Tony Rago on April 9, 2012
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Article » As with all good things, Filipino celebrations are best attended as late as possible.  It's 10:00 PM Sunday in a cold, cold, 70 degree Southern Californian night, and I'm late to the party.  The BakitWhy Party that is. Four insane years with this unruly kid.  Now, I could go...
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Posted by Kaywan Shiraz on April 8, 2012
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Article » Being that over 80% of Pilipinos in the Philippines and in the global Diaspora identify as being Roman Catholic, the majority of Pilipinos observe Holy Week with a unique religious devotion. While a highly secular country like the United States seemingly skips directly to the Easter ...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on April 6, 2012
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