Category: Entertainment
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Mga Bisaya, Bisdak, Cebuano: Here’s the Philippine National Anthem, NASUDNONG AWIT, Lyrics by Jess Vestil
Thank you to Dionesio Grava and the rest of the Facebook group, Mga Bisaya, for answering my question about the Bisaya version of “Lupang Hinirang” (Tagalog) or the Philippine National Anthem.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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 [email protected] if you’re interested. And NO, I’m not their PR agent.
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Boxing: Nonito “Flash” Donaire
As GMA Pinoy TV’s “Ambassador of Goodwill,” Nonito “Flash Donaire is creating huge waves where boxing is concerned
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Updates on Dancing with the Stars, Season 12: Cheryl Burke and Chris Jericho
Happy Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny was kind to everyone and that you had a fabulous weekend and Spring Break! Chris and I have been hard at work perfecting our Tango for Guilty Pleasures week and I think you’ll love what we’ve done. We were busy with interviews and commitments but we spent many…
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At Seasons, Milpitas: It’s FREE Philippine Folk Dance and Music Lessons by Kawayan Folk Arts
QUOTED: Attached is the flyer from the Kawayan Folk Arts Company. They have accepted the opportunity to teach folk dancing and music to our Community at Seasons Marketplace at Landess. I also want to thank Seasons Marketplace (PINOY MALL) for making these cultural events and programs available to everyone. Mabuhay, Seasons!
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Radiation and Holistic Health Remedies
Is there a huge possibility that “the winds of change” laden with radioactive particles (from the earthquake in Japan) will reach the United States? Do you remember the Mount Pinatubo eruption in the Philippines many years ago when scientists tracked the “lahar” travelling around the world? Perhaps it’s good to be prepared for whatever happens…