Category Archives: Communications

A Radiant Digital View: Mga Kapuso, Social Media Tips for 2011

This content curation, originally meant for GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News International’s KAPUSO ABROAD community and subscribers worldwide (I’m a public relations consultant — a.k.a. marketing help — for GMA Network, Inc. for the USA) has been around for a few months. This time, I’m adding these handy tips to my blog so there is a greater reach for all KAPUSO. Not everything is in here — and you are not expected to use all of them. Even I don’t get to try everything (not right away!).

My sister, @momblogger, and my niece, @darthlaurian, have been extremely helpful all these years in helping me build my non-techie skills — for our higher good! Continue reading

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From Yolanda O. Stern – PHILIPPINES: Will NO-KIDNAP Zones (NKZ) Help Bring Investments?

“I can say YES, I will be truthful to everyone in this world that Darul
Jambanggan is a No Kidnap Zone in Jolo, Sulu. I give my assurance
that our people inside Darul are faithfull to us and have no plans to
harm anyone regardless of race, religion etc. Please help me get this message to the media.” Rajah Muda Muedzulail Kiram, Darul Jambanggan, Jolo, Sulu Continue reading

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May 27, 2011: A Pilipino Culture Night (PCN) with Mabuhay Cultural Club at JTS Northside Community Center

You’re invited to make and build community with Mabuhay Cultural Club (Independence High School) on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at JTS Northside Community Center, 488 No. 6th Street, San Jose, CA (by Empire St.). Ben Menor teaches leadership development through Philippine Folk Dancing. Ben reminds these future leaders that “it’s not really about dance.” AND the show must continue… Continue reading

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Juniper Tangpuz: A Profile of a Filipino American Visual Artist and Paper Sculptor

My friend, Paulo Cabezas, co-owner (together with business partner, Cara Lewis) of Cara and Cabezas Contemporary, an art gallery in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, had mentioned the name of Filipino American artist, Juniper Tangpuz, a year ago. Today, I am making the time to feature this talented professional to the Filipino communities worldwide. When you look at Juniper’s curated videos, you’ll understand what I’m talking about… Continue reading

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Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil on Aging-Friendly Communities and Advocacy for Seniors

JTS Northside Community Center on May 24, 2011 will be the center of attention as President Obama appointee as Vice Chair of the National Council on Disability and nationally-recognized author & expert on social welfare and public policy is the keynote speaker and honored guest of 4c’s, the JTS Northside Senior Nutrition Program, together with other co-sponsors. The Press is cordially invited to a Press Conference on May 24, 2011 at 11:00am.

Please RSVP to Mr. Jaime Gallardo asap at gallarj@att.net.

A Special Reception to meet Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil will be held at 5:30pm, emceed by Ysabel Duron.

The reception is Co-sponsored by the Council on Aging Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits, the Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services, and the 4C Council. Continue reading

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US 2010 Census Data Results for the Asian Population & the Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Population

On May 19, 2011, Nicholas A. Jones, Chief, Racial Statistics, Population Division, US Census Bureau, made a presentation to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders. These are clipped notes from the webinar that Lorna Dietz attended. The shortened URL of the document is http://scr.bi/mJBqmD. Continue reading

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The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Nevada (FACCGN) was born from key business leaders’ desires to have an organization that would service not only existing businesses but help future entrepreneurs establish their businesses. The new officers felt that existing local agencies and programs did not provide enough cultural competence and intrinsic activities that would enhance their businesses and manifest their intentions in expanding their ventures here and abroad.
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Byron Garcia is honored at the 2nd Annual Disruptive Innovation Award at the Tribeca Film Festival

BYRON GARCIA, represented by his sister, Deirdra Vachal, accepted the Tribeca Film Festival Disruptive Innovation Award on April 26, 2011 at Citigroup Auditorium in New York, NY. The ceremony/luncheon (11 am to 2 pm) is presented by the Tribeca Film Festival in association with Professor Clayton Christensen and the Disruptor Foundation. (Today, the original “Thriller” has 47,620,291 hits on YouTube.) Continue reading

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KHAL Speaks Up! Empowering Indigenous and Minority Leaders in Southern Philippines

After Ron Salazar took me to meet the participants of Northern Illinois University’s Philippine Minority Program Batch 2 at a party in DeKalb, Illinois, many of us promised to stay in touch. Among them was Norkhalila Mae Mambuay Campong (Khal Balisado Mambuay), aka @iamkhalmambuay. She certainly believes in immediate action after training. As we speak, Khal has joined the Reform ARMM Now [RAN]. Continue reading

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Millennial Music: All About Asian American and Pacific Islander Musical Artists and Performers

I start my curation by showcasing some Filipino American DJ’s, rappers, emcees, musicians and performers, taking into account some of my favorite “peeps’” recommendations. You know who you are. Some of these artists are represented by my friends. Please email me at LornaDietzPR@gmail.com if you’re interested. And NO, I’m not their PR agent. Continue reading

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