USA: FIL-AM AWARDS EXPOSE
Share this: First posted in pinoywatchdog.com PinoyWatchDog.com digs deeper into a pervasive, scandal-prone practice as a means to open a discussion, and to professionalize and make transparent the financial aspects…
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USA: ABS CBN Says Goodbye to Umayam’s 100 Outstanding Fil-Ams Awards
Share this: Source: pinoywatchdog.com By Rene Villaroman Managing Editor LOS ANGELES – In a last minute bid to save itself from a looming scandal, the ABS CBN Foundation, through its…
HAGIT USA: ABS-CBN signals a return to honesty, integrity and respectability in fund-raisings
Share this: Darna Umayam Source: pinoywatchdog.com Words and Photos By Dionesio C. Grava, Chief of Reporters, PWD USA: July 27, 2012 – ABS-CBN Foundation International headed by Robbie Fabian deserves…
USA: A matter of character
Share this: 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…
USA: Young burn victims receive treatment in LA, thank benefactors
…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…
USA: ‘Outstanding’ awards provides a legacy of unbelievable gall
Share this: 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…
USA: A chat with Nonito Donaire, Jr. – 19th issue of PWD
Share this: First posted : pinoywatchdog.com FilAm boxing sensation insists he’s a Filipino first Donaire: I’ll try to make a knockout! Words and photo by: Dionesio C. Grava Nonito Donaire,…
USA: PAA, Samahang Pilipino joint gala
Share this: Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First posted in: www.pinoywatchdog.com A celebration and conversations with friendly FilAms To the uninitiated who thinks that Los Angeles is a…
USA: A sense of disrespect on a Philippine official at FACLA
Share this: 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…
USA: A close look at California’s election process
Share this: First posted in www.pinoywatchdog.com Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava Elections in our part of town is kind of ho-hum. Kababayans, even if they were political animals…
Michael Martinez has Achieved International Caliber in Ice Skating despite Government’s lack of support
…Olympics.” In an exchange of notes with Michael, however, PinoyWatchdog learned that the Philippine government has been nickel-and-diming its support to an athlete who has done much to bring honor…
USA: A historic first Fil-Am performers to shine at Hollywood Bowl
Share this: By Dionesio C. Grava First posted in: pinoywatchdog.com The cream of Filipino American entertainment will descend on world-renowned Hollywood Bowl with an all night celebration of Filipino music,…
USA: Winsome hopefuls vie for Ms. Philippines USA crown
…Advincula. Patrick Aguiluz, the young executive producer, later emailed responses to some of PinoyWatchDog.com’s questions: “We presently have 22 Delegates. One had to leave early (return to Vegas) so she…
USA: Mixer starts countdown to trade expo, independence fete
Share this: Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First Posted : www.pinoywatchdog.com Fresh from spearheading the 4th Annual Event Honoring Men and Women in Uniform held at the LA Convention Center,…
Congressman Mandanas: Former close ally now a critic of P-Noy
Share this: 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…
USA: Charitable Groups Mobilize, Appeal for Donations for “Pablo” Typhoon Victims
Share this: 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…
USA: LA schools embark on anti-obesity, healthy food program
Share this: 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….
USA: Rizal monument reinforces ties with the homeland
Share this: 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…
USA: COTIFA pioneers business advocacy for homeland
Share this: COTIFA officers welcome prospective member Christine Mosqueda, daughter of lawyer Roman Mosqueda. Words and photos by Dionesio C. Grava First posted in pinoywatchdog.com They described themselves as a…
USA: A repository of FilAm heritage at Echo Park Library
Share this: 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…
LA’s Fil-Am community braces for twin Independence Day fetes
…that the community publication PinoyWatchdog (Print and Online editions) will feature the coming celebration of the 114th Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. You being involved in the said activity, may…
USA: The changing face of registered California voters
Share this: Words and photography by: Dionesio C. Grava www.pinoywatchdog.com A recent poll has indicated that during the past 12 years the white non-Hispanic face of registered voters in California…