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USA: International Women’s Day: A loud protest against violence

May 04, 2013   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

Marching on, their voices heard

International Women’s Day: A loud protest against violence
Text and photos by Dionesio C. Grava
First published in The Filipino Advocate

They were conspicuous in their absence, they who were a hit during last September’s Women’s Equality Day rally in the heart of entertainment city, Hollywood. Filipina speakers like Jollene Levid, chair of the Association of Filipinas, Feminists Fighting Imperialism, Re-feudalization and Marginalization (AF3IRM); Cheryl Zarate of Kabataang Makabayan and Angela Bartolome, Stand with Grace Campaign.

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Sabah Issue: Sino ang Panalo, Sino ang Talo? Si PNOY o Ang mga Pinoy?

March 08, 2013   Tasio Espiritu   No comments

Ang Tunay na Ama

Totoo na ang responsableng ama ay hindi kinunsente kung may kamalian mang nagawa ang isang anak.. Pero ang totoong ama ay hindi papayag na sasaktan ang kanyang mga anak kahit may kamalian man itong nagawa.. Simple logic, na hindi naisip ni PNOY…

At sa halip na makiusap at maghanap ng paraan para maresolba ang problema ay isinuko ni pnoy ang kanyang obligasyon bilang ama nating mga Pilipino. Sa halip ay ginatungan pa nya ang malaysia na saktan ang mga Tausog warriors.

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HULING PAALAM ni Rizal – a Tagalog translation by Andres Bonifacio

December 30, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

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HULING PAALAM ni Rizal
This is a Tagalog translation by Andres Bonifacio of the poem Mi Último Adios (My Last Farewell) originally written in Spanish by Filipino national hero Jose Rizal.

Pinipintuho kong Bayan ay paalam,
Lupang iniirog ng sikat ng araw,
mutyang mahalaga sa dagat Silangan,
kaluwalhatiang sa ami’y pumanaw.

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USA: Filipinos everywhere celebrate Calungsod canonization

December 24, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

by Dionesio C. Grava
First posted in www.pinoywatchdog.com

I recall a Sunday afternoon performance by young thespians from Davao City at the regally cavernous Hall of Liberty set at the elevated end of beautiful Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills. It was about the Catholic church’s Padre Diego (Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores) and his young assistant Pedro Calungsod spreading the gospel to the Chamorros in 1672 in the Marianas. Their proselytizing greatly enraged a local headman, which led to their persecution and ultimately death.

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USA: Rep. Erin Tanada: PHL better-off now on human rights

December 18, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava
First posted in  www.pinoywatchdog.com

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Under different circumstances she may have preferred to be somewhere else. However, being the face of the administration in this part, Consul General Hellen Barber-De La Vega had to respond in defense of what admittedly is not among her country’s shining moments — the human rights issue — and at the same time be wary of the sensitivities of her hosts. After all it was a commemoration of a heinous episode of our country’s history where many officials in the government had bloodied hands.

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USA: Charitable Groups Mobilize, Appeal for Donations for “Pablo” Typhoon Victims

December 17, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

By Dionesio C. Grava, Deputy Managing Editor
First Posted in  www.pinoywatchdog.com

Philippine Ambassador to Washington, D.C. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. said that individuals and organizations in the US who would like to assist in the relief assistance can send their cash donations to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (www.ndrrmc.gov.ph); the Department of Social Welfare and Development (www.dswd.gov.ph); and the Philippine National Red Cross (www.redcross.org.ph).

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USA: Bonifacio Day – Recounting the heinous execution of a hero

December 16, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

By Dionesio C. Grava
First posted in www.pinoywatchdog.com

In her welcome address during a program marking the November 30 birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, Consul General Hellen Barber-De La Vega said: “This observance of Bonifacio Day is important because next year we will be commemorating the 150th anniversary of our hero’s birth. I am, therefore, happy to see among us young Filipino-Americans, because this is also a good opportunity for us to educate them, especially those born and raised in the United States, on the significance of the life and works of Andres Bonifacio in the history of the Filipino people.”

Unfortunately that aspect of history has remained murky more than 115 years after Andres Bonifacio was executed at the height of the Filipino rebellion against the oppressive Spanish colonizers. In an audio-visual presentation during that consulate event, Deputy Congen Daniel R. Espiritu brought into focus that very contentious issue surrounding the death of the Philippine hero.

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USA: FilAm militants hold mass action in support of veterans

December 12, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

Text and photos by Dionesio C. Grava
First Posted in  www.pinoywatchdog.com

In connection with the recent celebration of Veterans Day protesters composed mostly of young Filipino Americans crowded the streets of Entertainment Capital-USA and held a rally in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd.

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USA: A repository of FilAm heritage at Echo Park Library

November 25, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava
First posted in pinoywatchdog.com

Architect Greg Villanueva is an old timer who had vivid memories of what it was like generations ago. Ditto with book author Carlene Sobrino Bonnivier who, like Villanueva, is also a long time habitué of what is now Historic Filipinotown. The two were among community leaders who spearheaded the establishment of the Philippine Heritage Collection at the Echo Park public library in Temple St., Los Angeles.

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Congressman Mandanas: Former close ally now a critic of P-Noy

November 18, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

Congressman Mandanas and Marlene "Princess" Robertson

Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava
First posted in  pinoywatchdog.com

Rep. Hermilando Mandanas of Batangas was a long time political ally of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee until he defied his party’s stand in the contentious impeachment case of then Supreme Court Justice Renato Corona in December, last year.

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USA: Upcoming Events

November 11, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

TONIGHT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012
7:00pm (RECEPTION)
WHAT : THANKSGIVING CONCERT
WHERE : Holy Family Catholic Church from
220 Elk Street, Glendale.
CONTACT : Edith Fuentes

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TONIGHT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
START AT 9:00PM
WHAT : Mon Concepcion invited you to METRO CLASSIC
WHERE : Kapistahan
1925 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90026

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Halloween and All Souls Day in the U.S.

November 05, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments
Daisy Sanchez, third from left, is surrounded by admirers after winning the DARE TO BARE 2012 title in Maria Amor’s yearly Halloween event held at the Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale. Traditionally intended for trick-or-treating kids, Halloween has since evolved into an $8-billion business that some 170 million Americans indulged with revelry today. Photo by Dionesio. Grava.

Halloween and All Souls Day in the U.S.
by: Lilia Rabe Grava

Halloween is supposed to be kid stuff, a season for tiny ghouls and myriad other costumed characters in teen parties or gathering sweets in the neighborhood. Some houses transform their front spaces into instant cemeteries and horror houses for business abound. Corporate America being what it is, the day has evolved into yet another major excuse for enticing the populace to make a beehive to the malls and specialty stores.

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USA: Our heroic ‘Manongs’ largely forgotten

November 04, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

Jonny Itliong (5th from left), son of the late labor leader, is taking the lead in efforts to achieve the honors due his father. Photo is from a celebration called "Pagbabahagi" in Carson, California, in the past. To Mr. Itliong's right is Lito Santarina, then Mayor Pro Tem of the city. At the rostrum is Mayor Jim Dear. Photo by D. Grava.

Our heroic ‘Manongs’ largely forgotten
By Dionesio C. Grava

Another Filipino American Heritage Month drew to a close. May we take a look back on the 425 years of recorded history of our people in the U.S. and their contributions to the economic, cultural and social enhancement of this country.

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USA: LA schools embark on anti-obesity, healthy food program

November 01, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

by Dionesio C. Grava
First posted in: pinoywatchdog.com

Pressed for an answer, the young Filipino American conceded that the food was okay as far as he was concerned. However, in a talk with PinoyWatchdog later, Karl Pascasio reiterated his reservations. He wished there were more choices such as, for example, Filipino food.

The teenager came to the U.S. with his parents in 1999 and had visited his birthplace, Quezon City, four years ago. He still speaks the mother tongue and “comfortable with the food of my country.” “My country” being the Philippines. More than 100 Filipinos attend the

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USA: Batangas Rep. Mandanas in LA for OAV, dual citizenship talks

October 27, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

Words and photo by Dionesio C. Grava
First posted in:  pinoywatchdog.com

First the good news: There has been a steep climb in the number of registrants for Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) within the jurisdictional area of the Los Angeles-based Consulate General of the Philippines.

When the registration process was started in 2003 the registrants reached a total of 402. The current registration period from Oct. 31, 2011 has seen that number rise to 29,639. At the rate registration is growing and if sustained, in 5-15 years we may have 100,000 registrants, said the consulate officer-in-charge, Deputy Consul General Daniel R. Espiritu. Registration ends in the last day of this month.

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USA: FilAms celebrate heritage

October 16, 2012   Dionesio C. Grava   No comments

FilAms celebrate heritage
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava
First posted in  pinoywatchdog.com

This time of year is Filipino American History Month. Expect a number of activities celebrating “425 years of heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their achievements, contributions, and the historical presence of Filipinos in the United States Filipino.”

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