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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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Article » The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation will be holding their annual Gintong Pamana Leadership and Scholarship Awards on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the Maui Beach Elleair Room. In preparation for this, the Chamber is currently accepting scholarship applications  from...
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on April 23, 2012
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Article » Before there was Manny Pacquiao there were many other Pilipinos making a name in western boxing. Pilipinos have been in the sport of boxing since the early 1900’s, and have actually helped to revolutionize what is known as western boxing. Let’s take a brief look at the history of...
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Posted by Eskabo Daan on February 29, 2012
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Article »   In February of 1986, Law Professor Jon Van Dyke and his wife, Honolulu attorney Sherry Broder, watched as Governor George Ariyoshi warmly greeted Philippine Dictator Ferdinand Marcos to Hawaii with welcome arms after decades of torture, murder, and numerous other human rights abuses. ...
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Article » Salt Lake City, heat up your rice cookers. The 2010 United States Census reported a 108% growth of the Pilipino population in Utah from 2000.  Undoubtedly it's the proximity of...ice-capped mountains? Instant shave ice for halo halo? Other Census figures show California at a Pilipino...
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Posted by Kaywan Shiraz on October 5, 2011
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Article » Events company 600 LBS’ series of amusement theme park-hosted celebrations, aka "Kababayan Fest", have already overtaken the U.S. West Coast.  They've drawn in thousands of Pilipinos (and friends) to take in a day of fun and performances from artists ranging from American...
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Posted by Kaywan Shiraz on September 22, 2011
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Article »  During the recent 2010 U.S. Census, the official count of Pilipinos in the country was 2,555,923. However, this number only counts those who had answered themselves as being 'Full-Filipino.' The number is predicted to increase by about 20% when the count for 'Mixed-Race Filipinos...
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Posted by Melanie Uba on July 11, 2011
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Article » Singer, songwriter, and music producer Bruno Mars (real name Peter Hernandez) is quickly becoming a household name in today's music industry. He has co-wrote and been featured in two of the top songs on the Billboard charts, "Nothin' On You" by B.O.B. and "Billionaire" by Travis McCoy, released a 4...
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Posted by Marc Malabanan on May 26, 2010
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