Special Message To The Boy Who Revered His Touch By Rita M. Gerona-Adkins WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 18 – Today, when the nation observes Martin Luther King... »
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Dr. Martin Luther King’s Handshake
Special Message To The Boy Who Revered His Touch By Rita M. Gerona-Adkins WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 18 – Today, when the nation observes Martin Luther King Jr. National Day, I still keep thinking about an unforgettable incident when Dr. King shook my hand and how a little black boy, about eight or nine years old, grabbed... »
Crime Against Humanity vs. GMA, Ampatuan, et al?
By Benjamin G. Maynigo* The most significant event in the Philippines during 2009 is what is now called the Maguindanao massacre. I believe that based on the reports and comments of respected journalists, columnists and media outlets, the murderous acts would qualify as a “crime against humanity”. Let us read what they all... »
Karma or Unintended Consequences
By Frank Wenceslao When FG Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo boasted before a Filipino gathering in New York City in their last visit that President Gloria M. Arroyo (GMA) and he had no illicit assets and bank accounts in the U.S., he thumbed his nose at the FBI and Pamusa to belie our accusation he’s being... »
A quickie breakfast with her ‘kabalen’, then off to Colombia for Arroyo
By: Pasckie Pascua Philippine News LOS ANGELES—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and husband, Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo—along with a motley group of Cabinet officials and congressional leaders — had breakfast with community leaders here in a quick, unannounced visit June 20. Despite the low-profile nature of the lightning visit, Filipino American activists managed to stage a picket outside... »
International nature park rises in Palawan
MANILA, Philippines An international project seeks to build friendship parks in countries bordering the Pacific Rim, an area that used to be the playground of 'imperial politics.' The latest park to be put up is in Palawan, a showcase of the glories of nature. In his 'La Revolucion Filipina in the Age of... »
Inauguration Reception
Inauguration Reception in honor of His Excellency Barack H. Obama 44th President of the United States »
New Fil-Am congressman head of class
WASHINGTON — Citing his late Filipino father’s heavy influence on his political aspirations to be a public servant, the first generation Filipino-American member of the United States Congress was sworn in on Jan. 6, along with other freshmen belonging to the 111th Congress. »