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Special Features

- Courage - An Inspirational (Posted: Feb. 24, 2003)  
..... (Source: Philippine Star)
- The Faces Of AIDS In Asia (Posted: Feb. 21, 2003)
..... show-like-it-is images; a number are Philippine "faces". (Source: Time.com)
- An American Dream Turned Nightmarish (Posted: Feb. 19, 2003)
..... (Source: New California Media)
- Fil-Am General In U.S. Army (Posted: Feb. 14, 2003)
..... in thick of war prep against Irag. (Source: Asian Journal)
- Hate Killer Of Fil-Am Ordered To Pay (Posted: Feb. 14, 2003)
..... maximum penalty to family of Joseph Ileto. (Source: Asian Journal)
- "Thru My Father's Eyes" (Posted: Feb. 11, 2003)
..... historical photos of the U.S.' first Filipino immigrants. Made by Ricardo Alvarado.
..... SEE also: "Memories Of The Manong". (Source: Apa/si.edu)

- Fil-Ams Raps Government For Civil Liberties Violations (Posted: Feb. 11, 2003)
..... a downside of U.S.' anti-terrorist measures. (Source: New California Media)
- Filipinos Fights To Preserve Fil-Am History (Posted: Feb. 7, 2003)
..... an "unknown" and disappearing history. (Source: New California Media)
- A Modern Day Love Story (Posted: Feb. 4, 2003)
..... a Filipina maid & a Scottish gamekeeper. What a man did for the woman he loves. (Source: Daily Record)
- "Memories Of The Manong" (Posted: Jan. 28, 2003)
..... a photo history (1914-1976) of the U.S.' first Filipino immigrants. Photos currently exhibited
..... at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, D.C. (Source: Washington Post)

- The Sad Dearth Of Filipino Restaurants (Posted: Jan. 21, 2003)
..... there is not a single Filipino restaurant in my county near Washington, D.C. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- China Opens Door To Filipino Workers (Posted: Jan. 21, 2003)
..... domestic workers and teachers wanted.
..... Ooops! China now denies that it wants Filipino workers. (Source: Asian Journal & Inq7.net)

- Notable Filipino-Americans (Posted: Jan. 14, 2003)
..... (Source: FilipinoWeb.com)
- A Filipino Visionary: Domingo M. Guevara (Posted: Jan. 7, 2003)
..... a Philippine pioneer of electronics & automotive products. (Source: Hoovers Online)
- Air Travelers, New Rules: Checked-in Luggages (Posted: Jan. 7, 2003)
..... what you should know about chocolate, cheese, fruitcake, beverages, footwear, etc.
..... (Source: Philippine News)

- 12 Filipinos Casualties In Jan. 5 Tel Aviv Bombing (Posted: Jan. 7, 2003)
..... double suicide bombings killed 23, injured 100 plus (Source: Philippine Inquirer)
- Fil-Am Kicker A Pro Football Prospect (Posted: Jan. 7, 2003)
..... Boise State U senior Nick Calaycay. (Source: Asian Jorunal)
- Fil-Am Is Bronx NY Cop Of The Year (Posted: Jan. 3, 2003)
..... Officer Christopher Traumer, originally from Dau, Pampanga (Source: Philippine News)
      

..... "Happy New Year" & toasts in different languages; more party tips;
..... "In The Mood";    Let's party;    Countdown;    Happy 2003;    A prayer;     Be thankful ...

- RP Congressman Extradited To U.S. (Posted: Dec. 26, 2002)
..... Rep. Jiminez to face U.S. criminal charges (Source: Reuters & Yahoo News)

      
..... A Holiday Greeting!     A Spiritual Message    Countryside Christmas;    The Philippines' Christmas
..... X'mas carols (below);

..... Silent Night; Joy To The World; Oh, Come All Ye Faithful; O Little Town Of Bethlehem
..... Hark The Herald ...; The First Noel; O Holy Night; The Little Drummer Boy; Jingle Bells;
..... Jingle Bell Rock; more ...
Posted: Dec. 20, 2002 (Source: Greet2k.com, Rumela.com, Seasite.niu.edu);

- Judgment Against Some Fil-Am Vietnam War Vets (Posted: Dec. 20, 2002)
..... for alleged G.I. Bill benefit irregularities (Source: Abs-Cbn News)
- Filipina Nurse Murdered In U.K. (Posted: Dec. 13, 2002)
..... (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Deserving Overseas Filipinos & Organizations Recognized (Posted: Dec. 13, 2002)
..... by RP President Arroyo. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- 2nd Batch Of Filipino Illegals To Be Deported By U.S. (Posted: Dec. 10, 2002)
..... about 100 scheduled for deportation. Arrival in Clark Airport(Source: Abs-Cbn News & Manila Times)
- Filipina-English Actress In New James Bond Flick (Posted: Dec. 3, 2002)
..... P.I.-born Rachel Grant is the masseuse in "Die Another Day" (Source: Phil. Daily Inquirer)
- More Filipino "TNTs" In U.S. Being Deported (Posted: Nov. 27, 2002)
..... (Source: Manila Times)
- Fil-American Victors In The U.S. Mid-term Elections (Posted: Nov. 20, 2002)
..... connecting the names with "faces". (Source: Philippine News)
- Learning To Be Asian (Posted: Nov. 20, 2002)
..... (Source: Inq7.net)
- Filipina Teacher Alleged To Have Sex With Student (Posted: Nov. 13, 2002)
..... charged with statutory rape; jailed. (Source: Philippine News)
- 10 Filipino Airport Workers Lose Jobs; Jailed (Posted: Nov. 13, 2002)
..... and likely to be deported. (Source: Abs-Cbn News)
- Coming Home & Giving Up The "American Dream" (Posted: Nov. 13, 2002)
..... (Source: Inq7.net)
- Winning Fil-Am Candidates, 2002 U.S. Elections (Posted: Nov. 8, 2002)
..... and those who did not make it. Even Pres. Arroyo got into the act, told Fil-Ams
..... to vote for pro-P.I. candidates. (Source: Inq7.net & Philippine News)

- "Little Manila" Historic Site Unveiled (Posted: Nov. 6, 2002)
..... in Stockton, California. More info. (Source: Asian Journal & Inq7.net)
- Lea Salonga Conquers Broadway, Again (Posted: Oct. 30, 2002)
..... "Miss Saigon" star has lead role in "Flower Drum Song" musical. (Source: Inq7.net)
- Coming in 2006 - A Filipino Centennial In Hawaii (Posted: Oct. 30, 2002)
..... meet the Fil-Am governor of Hawaii, Ben Cayetano. (Source: Philippine news)
- P.I. Senate Approves Dual Citizenship Bill (Posted: Oct. 28, 2002)
..... for Filipinos who are now foreign citizens. (Source: Inq7.net)
- Metro D.C.'s Fil-Ams Terrorized By Serial Sniper (Posted: Oct. 24, 2002)
..... quotes from area's Fil-Am residents. (Source: Philippine News & New california Media)
- Fil-American Given "Vision Of America" Award (Posted: Oct. 23, 2002)
..... (Source: Inq7.net)
- October Is Fil-Am History Month (Posted: Oct. 21, 2002)
..... as observed by Fil-Am Historical Society. Also described "crab mentality"
which prevents Fil-Ams from developing political clout. (Source: Global Nation)

- Filipinos Are "High Risk" Foreigners To U.S. (Posted: Oct. 17, 2002)
..... together with Malaysians & Indonesians (Source: Manila Times)
- Fil-Am Airport Screeners In San Jose, CA To Be Axed (Posted: Oct. 11, 2002)
..... those who are non-U.S. citizens (Source: PhilippineNews.com)
- Jollibee Finds U.S. Burger Market A Tough Bite (Posted: Oct. 9, 2002)
..... (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- An Experience of the Philippines (Posted: Oct. 8, 2002)
..... thru the eyes of 4 Fil-Am students\grads. "My Summer" (by Natasha Pineda);
..... "Dog Eater" (by Jason Arcido); "Roots Thru Eskrima" (by Robert Manalo, Jr.)
..... "Filipinism Hits" (by Paolo Sambrano) (Source: PhilippineNews.com)

- 5th Filipino WTC Victim Identified (Posted: Oct. 4, 2002)
..... (Source: Abs-Cbn News)
- 3 Fil-Am Movie Actors Working In P.I. Without Proper Visa (Posted: Oct. 2, 2002)
..... surrendered, fined. 5 more given ultimatum. (Source: Abs-Cbn News)
- INS' New Requirements For U.S. Visa Holders (Posted: Oct. 1, 2002)
..... (Source: Inq7.net)
- Filipino OFWs Invaluable To Euro Economy (Posted: Sep. 27, 2002)
..... (Source: Manila Times)
- 2.4M Filipino-Americans 2nd Rank Group (Posted: Sep. 24, 2002)
..... in California's 2000 U.S. Census (Source: New California Media)
- "Filipinotown" Resolution Passed In Los Angeles (Posted: Sep. 19, 2002)
..... will establish a historic Filipinotown in L.A. (Source: Asian Journal & Manila Times)
- Filipina Nurse A "Ground Zero" Heroine (Posted: Sep. 18, 2002)
..... (Source: Inq7.net)
- $15M EMail Scammer "Anothony Obodo" Met His Match (Posted: Sep. 17, 2002)
..... see sample of a $15M scam email that some, unbelievably, "bites". In this case the respondent
..... gave the scammer his comeuppance. Funny!(Source: Scanmora.com)

- Commemorating September 11, 2001 (Posted: Sep. 11, 2002)
..... a survivor's (who fell with one of the towers) account. (Source: AOL.com & Time mgzn.)
- New Overseas Employment Growth Area: Caregiving (Posted: Sep. 10, 2002)
..... (Source: Newsbreak mgzn.)
- Fil-Am Empowerment Now! (Posted: Sep. 4, 2002)
..... battle cry of recent 5th NaFFAA (National Congress of the NationalFederation
.....of Filipino-American Associations) Convention (Source: New California Media)

- 6 Received Ramon Magsaysay Award (Posted: Sep. 4, 2002)
..... Asia's Nobel Prize. Recipients P.I.'s Chief Justice Hilario Davide &
.....German physician Ruth Pfau (Source: The Manila Times)

- U.S. Naval Academy Grad In Arroyo's Cabinet (Posted: Sep. 2, 2002)
..... P.I. National Security Adviser Roilo Golez, Academy Class of '70 (Source: Newsbreak)
- 2 Filipinas Given Mother Theresa Award (Posted: Aug. 26, 2002)
..... (Source: Manila Times)
- New INS Reporting Requirement For Address Changes (Posted: Aug. 21, 2002)
..... for non-U.S. citizens (Source: Philippine News)
- Lone Filipino Survivor, 9/11 Pentagon Terrorist Attack (Posted: Aug. 14, 2002)
..... Dalisay Olaes shares her experience (Source: Filipino Reporter)
- The Life Of Jojo (A Filipino Carpenter) In Guantanamo, Cuba (Posted: Aug. 6, 2002)
..... contracted by U.S. to build prison cells for terrorists (Source: Newsbreak)
- P.I. Designated By U.S. As An "Al Qaeda Active" Nation (Posted: Aug. 1, 2002)
..... (Source: New California Media)
- The Vietnams Of The New Millennium (Posted: July 21, 2002)
..... The Philippines is among those listed (Source: Waltham Concerned Citizens)
- A Filipino Clan Thriving In Mexico (Posted: July 11, 2002)
..... started by a Filipino sailor in the 1800s (Source: New California Media)
- FBI Reorganizing, Wants More Minority Agents (Posted: July 5, 2002)
..... (Source: New California Media)
2002 Happy Birthday America!
Let Freedom Ring For All!

(Source:American Greetings; Posted: July 3, 2002)
 
..... Images and sounds across the heartland ... across the history of America
..... Let Freedom Ring! Let Our Flag Proudly Wave Up On High!
..... Time for a lively Yankee Doodle march!
..... A solemn and moving tune ...
..... The finale: The night sky lit with color and sunburst!

- Alien Smuggling Ring Busted In Los Angeles (Posted: July 2, 2002)
..... leader was a Fil-Am INS inspector. (Source: New California Media)
- Fil-Am Actor's Testimony Before U.S. House (Posted: June 26, 2002)
..... for Filipino veterans. Lou Diamond Phillips. (Source: Fasci.org)
- Word "Oriental" Banned In Washington State (Posted: June 24, 2002)
..... Word deemed racist. Correct word is "Asian". (Source: New California Media)
- INS After Filipino TNTs (tago ng tago) (Posted: June 19, 2002)
..... Unprecedented deportations going on. Fallout from Sept. 11. (Source: New California Media)
- Fil-Am Promoted To Command Fort Lewis (Posted: June 11, 2002)
..... 1st Philippine-born general of U.S. Army (Source: Manila Times)
- P.I. Boxer Still World Featherweight Champ (Posted: June 10, 2002)
..... was undercard in Lewis-Tyson bout (Source: Xinhua News & Sports Illustrated)
- Basilan To Be U.S.' Region Base Against Terrorists (Posted: June 6, 2002)
..... says think tank Strategic Forecasting Inc. (Source: Inq7.net)
- 2 Filipino Nuns Candidates For Sainthood (Posted: May 24, 2002)
..... (Source: Manila Times)
- Dual Citizenship Bill Passage Assured (Posted: May 14, 2002)
..... of interest to Fil-Ams & other nationalities (Source: PhilippineStar)
- Filipina OFW Wins Taiwan's $1 Million "Lucky Draw" (Posted: May 9, 2002)
..... which equates to U.S. $299,000. (Source: Gulf News)
- Exercise: The Prescription For Healthy Aging (Posted: May 1, 2002)
..... (Source: WashingtonPost.com)
- L.A. Filipino Priest Charged With Sexual Offenses (Posted: April 29, 2002)
..... (Source: Manila Times)
- Filipino-Am Making Congressional Bid In Tennessee (Posted: April 26, 2002)
..... Dr. Lupo Carlota, former Vice Mayor of Lakeland, Tennessee (Source: PhilippineNews)
- U.S. Updates Travel Advisory To The Philippines (Posted: April 24, 2002)
..... (Source: CNN.com)
- Cultural Snapshot: A Typical Filipino U.S. Grocery Store (Posted: April 19, 2002)
..... storefront; store sign; ads, all kinds; gulay;
..... isda, sariwa; de lata; toyo, patis (medyo madilim ang kuha) ...; bags of bigas;
..... puto, kutsinta, ...; bagged snacks; pandesal; P.I. cds, movies;
..... at marami pang iba na kung ano-ano. (Source: Pinoy.com)
- Abercrombie & Fitch's Ethnic T-Shirt Gets A Hot Reaction (Posted: April 19, 2002)
..... with Asian-Americans (Source: Washington Post)
- The St. Malo Story: The First Filipino Settlement In The U.S. (Posted: April 19, 2002)
..... the settlers were Filipino sailors who jumped from Spanish vessels sailing
..... the galleon trade between Mexico and the Philippines(Source: Journal of Civilization)

- The Filipinos' Genius For Having Fun (Posted: April 17, 2002)
..... (Source: TimeAsia)
- Alleged "King" Of World's Biggest Scam A Filipino (Posted: April 15, 2002)
..... (Source: PhilippineStar)
- CNN Jakarta Bureau Chief A Filipina (Posted: April 1, 2002)
..... Maria Ressa (Source: CNN.com)
- A Holy Week Message By P.I.'s Cardinal Sin (Posted: March 27, 2002)
..... the cross that each one, each family has to bear. (Source: The Manila Times)
- Filipino TV "Soap Shows" Getting World Famous (Posted: March 22, 2002)
..... (Source: Far Eastern Economic Review)
- Chinese-Filipino Tycoon Tan Yu Dies In Texas (Posted: March 14, 2002)
..... more than a successful businessman. (Source: PhilippineStar)
- Filipina Entertainers Ends As Sex Workers In Japan (Posted: March 8, 2002)
..... 40,000 annually, survey shows. (Source: Inq7.net)
- Absentee Voting Bill Backed By Lawmakers(Posted: March 5, 2002)
..... will allow overseas Filipinos to vote in P.I. elections. (Source: Philippine Star)
- Surprise! NAIA Among World's Top 10 Safest Airport(Posted: March 2, 2002)
..... (Source: Manila Times)
- High International Demand For Filipino Nurses(Posted: March 2, 2002)
..... (Source: Manila Times)
- Fil-Americans Among U.S. Soldiers In Zamboanga (Posted: February 12, 2002)
..... (Source: Manila Times)
- Global Plight Of The Filipino Migrant Workers(Posted: February 11, 2002)
..... 8 million estimated, worlds largest, most exploited, most skilled workers. (Source: Earth Times News Service)
- Wrong P.I.-Am 1898 War Memorial Corrected(Posted: February 6, 2002)
..... after 8 years of work by a group. (Source: Minnesota Capitol)
- Fil-Am Fitness America Pageant 2000 Champion(Posted: January 22, 2002)
..... Nicole Rolloloza is the champion's name(Source: NicoleFitness.com)
- U.N. Want Filipino "Volunteers" For Afghan Airport Rehab(Posted: January 8, 2002)
..... "volunteers" will get pay (Source: Phil. Daily Inquirer)
- The 9/11 Terrorists & Their P.I. Connection (Posted: January 4, 2002)
..... P.I. cops uncovered Project Bojinka (which described planes-as-bombs) (Source: WashingtonPost.com)
- Most Of Singapore's Foreign Workers Are Filipinos (Posted: December 3, 2001)
..... 64-71% of 140,000 workers (Source: Sun Star Daily)
- Filipino Fatalities In Recent Israel Bus Bombing(Posted: December 3, 2001)
..... by a suicide terrorist (Source: ManilaTimes.com)
- More Details: Dual Citizenship For Fil-Ams(Posted: December 2, 2001)
..... (Source: ManilaTimes.net)
- P.I. Candidate As Another Anti-terror War Front(Posted: November 23, 2001)
..... (Source: ChicagoTribune.com)
- P.I. Pres. Tells Fil-Ams To Unite (Posted: November 23, 2001)

..... made during a speech in 'Frisco (Source: Inq7.com)
- Virginia Recruiting P.I. Teachers (Posted: November 23, 2001)
..... (Source: AsianWeek)
- A 2001 Thanksgiving Greeting To One & All (Posted: November 22, 2001)
..... (Source: 123Greeting.com)
- Four Filipinos In AsiaWeek's Power 50 List (Posted: November 19, 2001)
..... Onel de Guzman (#11); Filipino cellphone texters (#20); Joseph Estrada (#35); & Sheila Coronel (#46) (Source: AsiaWeek.com)
- Dual Citizenship For Filipino-Americans (Posted: November 16, 2001)
..... promised by Pres. Arroyo during U.S. visit. (Source: Manila Times)
- 1000 Filipinos In U.S. Blacklisted, Faces Deportation (Posted: November 16, 2001)
..... came in with fraudulent papers. (Source: Manila Times)
- 2 Filipino Professionals Working In Afghanistan (Posted: November 5, 2001)
..... amidst the bombings and the Taliban. (Source: Phil. Daily Inquirer)
- 2 Filipinos Barred Entry To U.S. (Posted: November 5, 2001)
..... deemed "biohazard" threats by U.S. authorities. (Source: Phil. Daily Inquirer)
- P.I. Terrorists Could Be Next Target (Posted: November 1, 2001)
..... of U.S.' war against global terrorism. Watch out, Abu Sayyaf.
..... (Source: AsiaTimes Online & Christian Science Monitor, respectively)

- Bin Liden Firm Alleged Hiring Filipinos (Posted: October 25, 2001)
..... for Afghan War. (Source: LycosAsia Philippines)
- WEB Memorial For The September 11th "Day Of Terror" (Posted: October 15, 2001)
..... (Source: ChimerraDesignLtd)
- Take Care When Opening Mail (Posted: October 15, 2001)
..... also more about anthrax (Source: Manila Bulletin)
- A Filipina Who Is Doing Something Revolutionary (Posted: October 15, 2001)
..... for Philippine (& Asian) cuisine (Source: Far Eastern Economic Review)
- U.S. Issues P.I. Travel Warning (Posted: October 10, 2001)
..... (Source: Reuters)
- WTC Attack Filipino Victim: Remains Mixed-up By Hospital (Posted: October 8, 2001)
..... (Source: FilipinoReporter)
- A Special Report: The Day Of The Terrorists Attack (Posted: October 5, 2001)
..... 11 pages. Good & comprehensive coverage of the September 11th carnage. (Source: Time.com)
- More Fil-Americans "Victims" Of Racism (Posted: October 5, 2001)
..... as a consequence of the terrorists' U.S. attacks. (Source: Inq7.net)
- A Filipino's Account Of Surviving The WTC Attack (Posted: October 3, 2001)
..... Gives you an idea on how it was being there. (Source: Pinoy.c)
- Filipinos Harsh Treatment By Belgian Authorities (Posted: September 27, 2001)
..... Describe by P.I. officials as "inhuman" (Source: Abs-Cbn)
- Belgian Police Rounds Up 30 Filipinos (Posted: September 26, 2001)
..... Fallout from U.S. terrorist attack(Source: Inq7.net)
- The World Mourns With Us ... (Posted: September 24, 2001)
..... (Source: Stonekitty.net)
- Update: Filipino Dead & Missing From The WTC Attacks (Posted: September 21, 2001)
..... (Source: Inq7.net)
- Profile: Among The Missing In The Twin Towers (A Filipino) (Posted: September 18, 2001)
..... Frederick Kuo, Jr. (Source: New York Times)
- Terrorists Attack Of America - Photo Slides (Posted: September 18, 2001)
..... Day of Terror (19); Day After (6); The Search Continues (7); Waving The Flag (9);
..... Pres.' Visit (7); Day Of Prayers (21); Portraits Of Grief (7); Sermons (11) (Source: New York Times

- Known Filipino Dead & Missing From Terrorists Attack(Posted: September 15, 2001)
..... (Source: Philippine Star
- Eyewitness Accounts: Filipinos At The Twin Towers(Posted: September 13, 2001)
..... A nurses story; Like Armaggedon; The Exodus (Source: Inq7.net)
- The Terrorists Attack Of New York And Washington, D.C. (Posted: September 120, 2001)
..... A Day In Terror; Photo essay (Source: The New York Times)
..... Life Changed Forever (Source: Time.com)

..... Terrorists Flight Path (Source: Cnn.com)

..... Twin Towers Attack: Eyewitness Accounts (Source: Time.com)

..... Terrorists' Deadly Planning (Source: Time.com)

- Asian-Americans Getting More Attention From Politicians (Posted: September 10, 2001)

..... (Source: DailyPress.com)
- Filipina Wins "Voice Of Asia" Song Fest Grand Prize (Posted: September 5, 2001)
..... (Source: Manila Bulletin)
- Filipino Wins World Pool Title(Posted: September 5, 2001)
..... Bustamente did it! (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Fil-Ams Celebrates Independence(Posted: August 2, 2001)
..... with several "identity" themed events.
..... (Source: Inq7.net)

- P.I. Furniture Designers Getting World Recognition(Posted: July 27, 2001)
..... New generation of designers putting P.I. in the map.
..... (Source: WashingtonPost.com)

- U.S. Also Wants P.I. Teachers(Posted: July 24, 2001)
..... (Source: Manila Bulletin)
- Fil-Ams Urged to Visit, Help P.I. Recovery(Posted: July 18, 2001)
..... (Source: Manila Bulletin)
- Ms. Philippines 2001 - Zorayda Andam(Posted: July 9, 2001)
..... Photo gallery, click the page's [Next] button. (Source: Forbes.com)

- 2001 Happy Birthday America!
... (Source: Independence Day In The Net; Posted: July 4, 2001)
..... The Story of Independence Day
..... The Declaration of Independence
..... Star Spangled Banner
..... America The Beautiful
..... Battle Hymn Of The Republic
..... Liberty Bell March
..... Turkey In The Straw
- 2001 World's Billionaires Club (Posted: July 2, 2001)
..... 3 Filipinos, Nos. 387 & 421, on the list (Source: Forbes.com)
- P.I. Boxer New World Bantamweight Champ (Posted: June 25, 2001)
..... Pacquiao is world champ & new national hero (Source: Manila Bulletin)
..... More on the new champ & how he got to be champ. (Source: Philippine Star. Posted: June 27, 2001)
- U.S.' Minorities Profiling Stats (Posted: June 25, 2001)
..... 11% of Asians experienced police profiling (Source: WashingtonPost.com)
- U.S. 1990 Census Data On Filipinos (Posted: June 19, 2001)
..... (Source: AlohaTouch.com)
- Manila Among World's 23 Megacities (Posted: June 13, 2001)
..... Cities with population of 10 million plus; their growing pains.
..... Manila slum family's life described. (Source: WashingtonPost.com)

- P.I. Independance Day - Which Is The Correct Date? (Posted: June 12, 2001)
..... Is June 12, 1898 historically correct?. (Source: Philippine History Group, L.A.)
- Nurse Shortage In U.S., P.I. Nurses Now Very Hot (Posted: June 11, 2001)
..... and exploited by some brokers & hospitals. (Source: WashingtonPost.com & Assoc. Newspapers Ltd.)
- A Filipino-American Writer To Know (Posted: June 10, 2001)
..... Luis Francia - awards winner, international journalist. (Source: Philippine Star)
- Filipina Making Waves In New York (Posted: June 5, 2001)
..... Radio\TV personality Nina Pineda (Source: Philippine Star)
- The Filipinos Can Only Blame Themselves For Estrada (Posted: June 1, 2001)
..... Author says "the people have a genius for stupidity" ... (Source: Inq7.net)
- Travel To U.S. Advisory (Posted: May 29, 2001)
..... Leave home those fruits & dried meat. Otherwise, could mean
..... stiff penalties for you. (Source: Phil. Star)

- "Little Brown Americans" (Posted: May 24, 2001)
..... What people are saying about these guys. (Source: Phil. Star)
- Get Ready To Be Dumped On (Posted: May 20, 2001)
..... Even the U.S. has a serious trash problem. New York has no place for its trash and has to export
..... its waste (to PA & VA). (Source: WashingtonPost.com)

- Filipino-Americans: Yesterday & Today (Posted: May 15, 2001)
..... (Source: Filipino-Americans.com)
- Two Filipino-American Women Of Substance (Posted: May 12, 2001)
..... Tessie Guillermo, Commissioner - President's Advisory Commission
..... on Asian American & Pacific Islanders (Source: Filipinas Magazine

..... Gloria Caoile, Vice Pres. - Asian Pacific Americans Labor Alliance (Source: Filipinas Magazine
- Philippine Delegate - Miss Universe 2001 (Posted: May 7, 2001)
..... Ms. Zorayda Ruth Andam(Source: Ms. Universe Crystal Ball
..... P.I.'s 50 year track record in the Miss Universe Pageant (Posted: May 9, 2001) (Source: Philippines Star
..... Ms. Andam's photo spread (Posted: May 11, 2001) (Source: Voy Forums)
..... Ms. Andam's photo series (Posted: May 11, 2001) (Source: Mabuhay Pageants

- Filipino Wins U.S. Billiards Championship (Posted: May 4, 2001)
..... (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- Racial Profiling (Posted: May 1, 2001)
..... The New Face Of Racism In America. (Source: Christian Science Monitor via AbcNews.com)
..... Racial Profiling In America. (Source: American Civil Liberties Union)
..... Racial Profiling In U.S. Highways. (Source: American Civil Liberties Union)
..... U.S. Customs Charged By House Panel With Profiling. (Source: CNN.com)
..... Racial Profiling Stories. (Source: Buffalo.edu)
..... Suggested responses to profiling; 1. During the incident; and 2. After the incident.
..... (Source: Buffalo.edu & ACLU)

- P.I. Now A "Hackers Paradise" (Posted: Apr. 25, 2001)
..... According to TIMEAsia magazine. (Source: TIMEasia.com)
- What Filipino-Ams Miss Most About Manila (Posted: Apr. 22, 2001)
..... (Source: Philippine Star)
- Air Travelling - When Your Carrier "Bumps" You (Posted: Apr. 21, 2001)
..... Federal regulations: Rights, privileges & compensations due you. (Source: WashingtonPost.com)
- Miss America 2000 - Latest News (Posted: Apr. 16, 2001)
..... Manila Welcomes Miss America. Madame President Meets Miss America. (Sources: iMail.com; Inq7.net)
..... Ms. Baraquio As Miss Hawaii (swimsuited; being crowned; more photos) (Sources: PinoycityUsa.com; Printroom.com )
- Fil-Am Among Crew Of U.S. Plane Held By China? (Posted: Apr. 6, 2001)
..... Crewman Mercado thought to be of Filipino lineage (Source: Inq7.net)
- Patterns of Racial Integration In The U.S. (Posted: Apr. 2, 2001)
..... How integrated (or segregated) is your area?
..... U.S. 2000 Census Report (Source: Washinton Post)

- "Brain Gain, Not Brain Drain", For The Philippines (Posted: Apr. 1, 2001)
..... . (Source: Philippine Star)
- Asian_Americans New Sense Of Strength (Posted: Mar. 28, 2001)
....... . (Source: Washington Post)
- 15 Families Owns 50% Of P.I. Farmlands (Posted: Mar. 28, 2001)
....... . 5% of the wealthiest Filipinos controls 90% of the land.
....... the most inequitable distribution in Asia.

....... . (Source: Far Eastern Economic Review)
- Survey: P.I. Young Happiest Among Asian Youth (Posted: Mar. 24, 2001)
....... . (Source: Manila Bulletin)
- Binibining Pilipinas 2001: The Winners (Posted: Mar. 23, 2001)
....... . (Source: Bb. Pilipinas Web site)
.... Maricarl Tolosa, Bb. Pilipinas - Miss International
.... Gilrhea Quinzon, Bb. Pilipinas - Miss World
.... Zorayda Ruth Andam, Bb. Pilipinas - Miss Universe
.... All the candidates

- An Inspirational: What Courage, Faith & Prayers Can Do (Posted: Mar. 21, 2001)
....... . (Source: Inq7.net)
- Filipinos - The Sexiest Asians (Posted: Mar. 12, 2001)
....... According to a recent Time magazine survey. (Source: Manila Times)
- P.I. Sends 377 Filipinas Overseas Daily (Posted: Mar. 10, 2001)
....... (Source: Manila Times)
- Filipino Painter Recognized In U.S. (Posted: Mar. 1, 2001)
....... Manuel Ocampo: Described as a world class artist.
.......(Source: Inq7.net)

- Binibining Pilipinas 2000 (Posted: Feb. 10, 2001)
.... Beyond the mountains of trash, insuperable traffic & messy politics, a land of the beautiful ...
....... Joanna Maria Penalosa: Filipina of exquisite beauty
....... More on Joanna ...
....... The gallery of candidates
.... (Source: Bb. Pilipinas)
- Chao - A Historic Bush Cabinet Nominee (Posted: Jan. 25, 2001)
....... Highest ranking Asian-American female to serve in U.S. Govt.
.......(Source: WashingtonPost.com)

- Filipina Notables: International Beauty Pageants (Posted: Jan. 7, 2001)
....... (Source: Filipinology.com)
1. Angela Baraquio
....Ms. America, 2001

..... 2. Leilani Dowding
....Ms. Great Britain, 1998

..... 3. Renette Cruz
....Ms. Canada, 1996

4. Melanie Marquiz
....Ms. International, 1979

..... 5. Margie Moran
....Ms. Universe, 1973

..... 6. Aurora Pijuan
....Ms. International, 1970

7. Gloria Diaz
....Ms. Universe, 1969

..... 8. Gemma Cruz
....Ms. International, 1964


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