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Remembering the victims of that tragic limousine accident

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Filipino nurses are in the spotlight once again following the tragic death of five Filipino immigrant nurses in California’s San Mateo Bridge two weeks ago.

Posted: May 19th, 2013 in Global Pinoy | Read More »

US lauds PH for expression of regret over Taiwan incident

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U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr. is all smiles just

The United States is optimistic that the Philippines and Taiwan will eventually thresh out their current spat over the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman within the Philippine territorial waters last week, an incident that has prompted an angry Taipei to impose sanctions against Manila.

Posted: May 16th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

US urges Taiwan, Philippines to cool tensions

Raymond Wang, right, Taiwan's Representative to the Philippines, talks on his mobile phone as he walks to his plane for departure to Taipei after being recalled Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Manila, Philippines. Taiwanese Premier Jiang Yi-huah, unseen, announced Wednesday in Taipei that the country is recalling its representative and will discourage travel to the Philippines. Taiwan slammed Manila's response to the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard personnel as informal and insincere.  AP PHOTO/RAOUL ESPERAS

The United States on Wednesday urged Taiwan and the Philippines to resolve a dispute after the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, amid concern over rising tensions between its two allies.

Posted: May 16th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Durano Kaliwat global reunion

The Durano Kaliwat group in the United States and the Durano clan of the Philippines is holding a “global reunion” on May 25-26 in Danao City.

Posted: May 12th, 2013 in Global Pinoy | Read More »

Mother’s illness hinders opportunity to immigrate

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The current immigration system in the United States is broken. Family reunification is not realized for certain visa applicants. Many families remain separated for many years.

Posted: May 12th, 2013 in Global Pinoy | Read More »

US Senate committee takes up immigration bill

Lorena Tule-Romain, right, and Nicole Anonuevo, members of the North Texas Dream Team, react during an announcement on the new U.S. immigration policy at the offices of Domingo Garcia in Oak Cliff, Texas on Friday, June 15, 2012. AP FILE PHOTO

A bill to enact dramatic changes to the US immigration system and put some 11 million immigrants here illegally on a path to citizenship is facing its first congressional test.

Posted: May 9th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Tragic bride appeared in Inquirer ad in 2002

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San Mateo County firefighters and California Highway Patrol personnel investigate the scene of a limousine fire on the westbound side of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in Foster City, California, on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Five people died, including newlywed Neriza Fojas, when they were trapped in the limo that caught fire.  AP PHOTO/OAKLAND TRIBUNE-BAY AREA NEWS GROUP, JANE TYSKA

Neriza Fojas died in a limousine blaze in California but the fire she left in the hearts of her parents is the love of a conscientious and dutiful daughter whose zest for life is best remembered in her well-organized scrapbooks.

Posted: May 9th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Death in 90 seconds amid blasting music

A limousine in which a Filipino bride and four friends died when it erupted in flames was carrying more passengers than its normal limit, an official and reports said Monday.  AP FILE PHOTO

First came the tapping. Over the blasting music, limousine driver Orville Brown heard someone in the backseat knock on the partition behind him, saying something about smoke. No smoking allowed, he told the crowd of partying women, including a newlywed woman from the Philippines.

Posted: May 8th, 2013 in Americas,Features,Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Body of Filipina killed in US limo fire to undergo forensic probe in US

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A limousine in which a Filipino bride and four friends died when it erupted in flames was carrying more passengers than its normal limit, an official and reports said Monday.  AP FILE PHOTO

Her wedding gown and those of her entourage by a local designer are almost done. She was actually due for a fitting upon her scheduled return next month in her Camiling hometown in Tarlac.

Posted: May 7th, 2013 in Americas,Features,Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

2 Filipinas rescued from suspected trafficking in US in good condition

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Two Filipino women rescued last week from a Virginia home by United States authorities are in good condition as they remain in protective custody of US authorities to provide information for the ongoing investigation of the suspected human trafficking case, the Philippine mission in the US said Tuesday.

Posted: May 7th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

SC bars Lanao del Norte mayor from joining polls over citizenship

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The Supreme Court has barred Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte Mayor Rommel Arnado from running in elections.

Posted: May 7th, 2013 in Headlines | Read More »

Fire took 3 minutes to claim 5 lives—limo driver

A limousine in which a Filipino bride and four friends died when it erupted in flames was carrying more passengers than its normal limit, an official and reports said Monday.  AP FILE PHOTO

First came the tapping. Over the blasting music, limousine driver Orville Brown heard someone in the backseat knock on the partition behind him, saying something about smoke. No smoking allowed, he told the crowd of partying women, including a newlywed bride from the Philippines.

Posted: May 7th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

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  1. Aquino bares AFP buildup vs ‘bullies in our backyard’
  2. Taipei releases satellite record, rejecting Manila’s claim
  3. Taiwan reporter sacked over Philippine hoax
  4. To those who say Filipinos are stupid
  5. Santiago: Harassment of Filipinos in Taiwan may warrant MECO abolition
  6. Aquino: We can fight back vs any threat
  7. Video of Taiwanese fishing vessel shooting ‘revealing,’ ‘helpful’ — De Lima
  8. Saudi, PH ink pact on workers
  9. How to deal with ‘unli-give me’ from relatives
  10. Chinese, Taiwanese tourists held in Ilocos
  1. Santiago: Harassment of Filipinos in Taiwan may warrant MECO abolition
  2. Aquino bares AFP buildup vs ‘bullies in our backyard’
  3. Filipinos no longer welcome in Taiwan restaurants, says Meco exec
  4. Filipinos in Taiwan told: Limit activities
  5. Taiwan stages exercise as PH row rumbles on
  6. Philippines faces 2nd wave of Taiwan sanctions
  7. Aquino apologizes for Taiwan fisher’s death
  8. Taipei releases satellite record, rejecting Manila’s claim
  9. To those who say Filipinos are stupid
  10. Why are there so many Filipino nurses in the US?
  1. Santiago: Harassment of Filipinos in Taiwan may warrant MECO abolition
  2. Filipino bride, 4 others killed in California limousine fire
  3. Aquino bares AFP buildup vs ‘bullies in our backyard’
  4. Why are there so many Filipino nurses in the US?
  5. US Senate Bill allows thousands of Filipinos to immediately come to America
  6. Filipinos no longer welcome in Taiwan restaurants, says Meco exec
  7. Taiwan rejects PH apology, freezes hiring of Filipino workers
  8. Filipinos in Taiwan told: Limit activities
  9. China slams PH bid in UN
  10. Filipino-owned supermarket chain opens 12th branch

News

  • Ex-cabbie ends 30-year clan rule in Oriental Mindoro
  • Fishers wage war for hidden paradise
  • 3,000 flee as war looms between Moro reb factions
  • Tarlac puzzle: Loss of Aquino candidates
  • Lola Trining, 100, never too old to vote, to hope
  • Sports

  • Thoss out; Chot wants Abueva
  • Arellano stuns San Beda, gains q’finals
  • Ateneo, NU start Shakey’s V-L title duel
  • Upset and triumph in 2013 poll games
  • FEU bet tops rhythmic gymnastics
  • Lifestyle

  • Yellow chicken fast gaining popularity at Wee Nam Kee
  • Chicken mangosteen curry, papaya salad, soft-shell crabs–Thai cuisine reworked for the Filipino palate
  • ‘Turon’ with ‘panocha’
  • Uncommon curry in a Japanese resto
  • Lucban, after Pahiyas: The divine tastes remain
  • Entertainment

  • Ryan Gosling’s violent new crime movie booed at Cannes
  • Soaked, sleepless on Croisette
  • Easier for viewers to relate to
  • Luke Evans: There’s more talent in PH
  • Girl power deftly plays ‘Game of Thrones’
  • Business

  • Asian shares mixed, Tokyo ends at 5-year high
  • Hotels’ bid for tax perks rejected
  • US company eyes coco products from PH
  • Q1 GDP growth seen at 6%
  • PH, Brazil forge air agreement to mount flights
  • Technology

  • Risky behavior starts young on web—survey
  • Office bullying video sparks outcry in Singapore
  • Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter
  • Microsoft readies new Xbox as entertainment hub
  • Yahoo! vows not to ruin Tumblr after $1.1B takeover
  • Opinion

  • Editorial cartoon, May 23, 2013
  • False god
  • When neighbors fight
  • Becoming the world’s most bullied
  • Have a heart
  • Global Nation

  • Filipino fishermen pay price of sea disputes
  • Emmy-winning ‘Adobo Nation’ on TFC marks 5th anniversary
  • Senate committee OKs Filipino Veterans Family Reunification amendment
  • Philippines to send probe team to Taiwan
  • PH thanks Taiwan for call to citizens not to harm Filipino workers
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