Does Marcos deserve a hero’s burial?
THE headline back home in the Philippines eclipsed the U.S. Presidential Election last November 8. The Supreme Court of the Philippines just ruled that the remains of the deposed dictator…
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The value in being politically aware
As a voter, you have direct influence on who will make decisions for the future. You currently have the power to control what will affect your family’s future. Many people…
The curious comparison between Duterte and Trump
From the reckless rhetoric of both Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and U.S. presidential nominee Donald J. Trump, one can deduce that they share the same speaking style: It’s rough,…
More Fil-Ams identify as Democrats: Will it be Clinton or Trump on November 8?
In a few days, the verdict of American voters will determine who will succeed President Barack Obama in the White House. Will Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump…
Joe Heck: A long-time champion for Filipino Americans
By: Renato “Sonny” Vinuya President, Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce I was disappointed to read in the Asian Journal an op-ed attacking Dr. Joe Heck and his record as our representative. Not only…
Why I no longer support Heck
by Cristina Llorente-Drost As an independent voter, I voted for Joe Heck three times when he ran for Congress. As his fellow church-goer, I know he is a good man,…
Yankee go home, but take me with you
IF you scan the postings on social media, you would get the impression that the United States is anathema to most Filipinos. Hateful statements that rake up Yankee atrocities during…
Clinton or Trump: Who will you vote as the next US president?
THERE is less than a week to go before America decides who will become the 45th president of the United States. Poll after poll has shown how much people want…
An open letter to Filipino-Americans
by Atty. José Y. Lauchengco, Jr. Mga magiliw na kapatid, kapwa Pilipino: We cannot sit idly by while one person singularly misrepresents the feelings of the people of the Philippines…
The AAPI voice unites for Trump and the Republican Party
by Lisa Melanie Noeth On October 18, 2016, many members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Republicans throughout the nation were invited to attend the AAPI Advisory Committee meeting with…
Democrats would help small businesses flourish
by Ian Amarento I didn’t knowingly choose to become a business owner – I fell into it because I was caring for my parents, and over time I realized that many…
Women can stop Trump and Heck
by Christine Ko The constant barrage of misogynist remarks made from presidential nominee Donald Trump became too much for me to bear. From saying women should only be young and…
Pres. Trump or Pres. Clinton? We’ll know in less than 2 weeks
IN less than two weeks, we know who will be the 45th President of the United States. Have you mailed out your ballots? Are you voting in precincts near you?…
Bad apples
AS the saying goes, it only takes one rotten apple to ruin the whole bunch because the decay can quickly spread to the good ones. Such is the case of…
Clinton or Trump? How to vote on November 8
Filipinos in America are more driven than ever to cast their votes that will decide who will be the next president of the United States. As in the general American…
Fil-Am voters in Nevada face two very different visions for our future
By: Luisa Blue, BSN As a nurse, I have had the privilege to care for patients and help them get better. Few things are more rewarding, which is why so many…
The Philippine political circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey should add a new act to its circus lineup, considering how Cirque de Soleil appears to have outdone the veteran big top masters in…
Watch The Filipino Channel’s ‘The Fil-Am Vote 2016’ on Oct. 30 before choosing the next president of the US
IN less than three weeks, on November 8, the American people will elect the 45th President of the United States, along with the VP and other public officials. Filipinos in…
Reciprocated
ON Monday, Oct. 17, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that money sent home by Filipinos living and working abroad reached $2.319 billion—growing at its fastest pace in over…
Trump loses ground after lewd comments bragging about the entitlement of sexually assaulting women
REPUBLICAN Party presidential nominee Donald Trump shrugs his statements of groping women by their genitals, making sexual advances without their consent, and being able to do what he wants with…
Misogyny and Leila de Lima
Senator Leila de Lima would like us to believe that she is victimized because of her gender. I vehemently disagree. This is not a gender issue. And it is offensive…
Invest in Nevada’s future
by Juan Serafica “DR – EA – M. Dream!” Every day I teach Nevada’s children how to read. We preach college and career readiness in my school, yet Nevada is…
Is Trump’s race to the presidency over after tape exposes him bragging about sexually assaulting women?
Could Trump’s October surprise, revealed a few weeks before the November 8 presidential election, be the beginning of the end of Trump’s chances to be the 45th President of the…
Undervalued
“AMERICA has failed us,” said Foreign Affairs Sec. Perfecto Yasay as he echoed Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s sentiments against the U.S. Amid a maritime dispute with China in the West Philippine…
Filipinos in America in the middle of what could be a bitter breakup between the Philippines and the US
AS the leaders of America celebrate the contributions of Filipinos to the United States during this month-long Filipino American History Month, kababayans in America cannot help but feel “lost,” lamenting…
The Filipino community cannot afford to fall for another demagogue
by Gwynne R. Dumbrigue Recent years have seen the rise in the appeal of political mavericks throughout the world. They’re newcomers who promise to revamp the system. Because of their…
Celebrating Filipino American History Month
This October, I am proud to celebrate Filipino American History Month with the Filipino American community in Nevada and across the country. Our state has been enriched by the influence…
Is the traffic problem a state of mind?
PHILIPPINE Transportation Secretary Art Tugade was recently crucified in mainstream and social media for reportedly attributing Manila’s monstrous traffic to “a state of mind.” Subsequent clarification of what Tugade really…