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