Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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”…
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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,…
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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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