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…
TONIGHT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 7:00pm (RECEPTION) WHAT : THANKSGIVING CONCERT WHERE : Holy Family Catholic Church from 220 Elk Street, Glendale. CONTACT : Edith Fuentes * * * TONIGHT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 START AT…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Fight Week Media Workout Public Event · By Nonito Donaire Jr.. Wednesday, October 10, 2012./ 12:00pm. = = = Fortune Gym 7574 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90046-3413 View Map · Get Directions Visit…
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava Source: pinoywatchdog.com In his book Rizal Without the Overcoat, Prof. Ambeth Ocampo mentioned that although Jose Rizal was denied his request to face the execution squad, he managed…
HAGIT: Patnubay Reacts to Cyber Crime Law October 1, 2012 Tasio Espiritu:Ginamit lamang ng mga politiko ang salitang “cyber crime” pero ang katotohanan ay sadyang gumawa sila ng batas (cyber-libel) para patatahimikin ang mga mamamayan…
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First posted in: pinoywatchdog.com On the occasion of the celebration of Philippine National Heroes Day Austin G. Baul, president of the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA), exhorted…
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava Maita Gomez, aka Margarita Favis Gomez, was one of Pitoy Moreno’s top models, a Miss Philippines-World, the scion of a rich landed family and had a family of…
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First posted in pinoywatchdog.com For a while those Anglo features fooled me. But Mitch Franco has a Filipina mother, the former recording artist Gemma Franco, and that makes…
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First posted in pinoywatchdog.com The fighting words emanated from the stage: “Makibaka!” Some in the crowd responded: “Huwag matakot!”
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First posted in pinoywatchdog.com LOS ANGELES — Saturday, August 4, marked the 10th anniversary of the designation of Historic Filipinotown (HIFI) in Los Angeles. Celebrations kicked off with…
By Dionesio C. Grava First Posted in pinoywatchdog.com In one of her responses regarding allegations of wrongdoings, Darna Umayam made much of the fact that PinoyWatchdog used to have good words for her. In an email…
Words and Photos by : Dionesio C. Grava First posted in pinoywatchdog.com LOS ANGELES — A book talk about sexuality offered insight to an aspect of Filipino culture that is rarely mentioned in a public…
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First posted in pinoywatchdog.com They described themselves as a group of well-meaning and business oriented Filipino-Americans intent on being a business advocate to create wealth that will benefit both…
By Dionesio C. Grava First posted in pinoywatchdog.com It used to be that an award was a universal badge of merit with a place of honor symbolizing supremacy in a given field. It used to be the…
Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First posted in pinoywatchdog.com Raven Lucero, youngest of three children, was five years old on July 25, 2010 when a freak accident involving heated oil in a kitchen…
FILIPINAS, FEMINISM AND SEX Saturday, August 4, 2012 2:00pm – 4:30pm Echo Park Branch Library 1410 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 250-7808 Two Filipino American authors and scholars — Dr. Celine Parreñas…
Los Angeles: RASING FUNDS FOR DISASTER VICTIMS “ USA: Filipino Community Events Filipino pioneer in California Events in Los Angeles HAGIT: In search of an honest public official in the Philippines HAGIT: Abysmal greed and…