American TNTs in the Philippines?
The term ‘Tago Nang Tago’ (TNT) refers to Pinoys in the U.S. who are hiding from immigration officials because of their illegal status. This year, TNT may also mean U.S….
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HUWAG MAGING PASAWAY: Prepare for the surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S. in the next three weeks
Experts warn of death toll could go up to 100,000-200,000 THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic the world is now fighting against is personal to me. My husband is a surgeon and is…
Merry Christmas! Uplifting quotes about our favorite holiday
CHRISTMAS, undoubtedly, is the Filipino people’s favorite holiday. It spans from September to January in the Philippines, and we take the same spirit with us even as many of us…
West Sacramento Mayor Cabaldon: Under Pete Buttigieg, America will be a place of welcome
By Mayor Christopher Cabaldon That a young Irish-German woman from a small Iowa town was asked to become director of the Filipino Community House of Chicago as World War II…
House fulfills constitutional duty: Trump impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of co-equal branch of government
DEMOCRACY is alive in America! The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has been impeached by the House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of…
May angal, Washingon DC style
Towards the end of the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, I wrote a biting piece entitled, “May Angal???” Literally, “Any complaints?” I wrote the piece out of sheer frustration over…
Profound loss and grief when a loved one dies: The agony of living away from the motherland
MALIGAYANG PASKO. This Christmas will be bittersweet for our family as we just lost one very important pillar on my husband’s side of the family. My father-in-law was called back…
One year of California for All
By: Governor Gavin Newsom There’s no state in America quite like California. In troubled times for the Nation, California is where the American Dream is alive and well. The most…
Pat pat, slap slap
THE 30th Southeast Games hosted by the Philippines will end December 11 with a spectacular show, if we are to base our expectations on the opening ceremony. But more than…
People, product, process
Understanding MBA tools INTRO to MBA tools These Entrepreneurial Leadership STEM Articles are like taking your Masterclass in Strategic Entrepreneurship that will serve as a strong business and entrepreneurial management…
Understanding MBA tools people-product process
Part 1 of STEM article series INTRO to MBA TOOLS These Entrepreneurial Leadership STEM Articles are like taking your Masterclass in Strategic Entrepreneurship that will serve as a strong business…
Understanding MBA tools
People, Product, Process INTRO to MBA tools These Entrepreneurial Leadership STEM Articles are like taking your Masterclass in Strategic Entrepreneurship that will serve as a strong business and entrepreneurial management…
The entrepreneur mindset: Seeing your clearest what
LARRY Farrell in his book “Entrepreneurial Book” made 5 critical success factors in crafting a Vision Statement. Right out of the Matsushita playbook, there are questions every aspiring entrepreneur has…
The entrepreneur mindset: Seeing your clearest what (Part 2 of 2)
LARRY Farrell in his book “Entrepreneurial Book” made 5 critical success factors in crafting a Vision Statement. Right out of the Matsushita playbook, there are questions every aspiring entrepreneur has…
Here are 4 reasons Medicare For All will doom Democrats
Ask voters whom they trust to do a better job on health care, and Democrats have a whopping 17-point advantage. That shouldn’t be a surprise after years of Republican sabotage…
The entrepreneur mindset: Seeing your clearest what
Seeing my vision Entrepreneurial Vision is more of a Business Plan written and seen. As the saying goes “You cannot see what you do not write”. A lot of entrepreneurs…
Gratitude: The key that unlocks the door to true happiness
“THANK you” may be the BEST prayer, the most powerful force that may change the way we look at the world, and consequently, our life. And yet for many, these…
A spectacle of obfuscation
I HAVE been closely following the TV news coverage of the U.S. congressional hearings on the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump and I am reminded of Harry Belafonte’s song,…
Trump’s impeachment hearing begins: A review of the proceeding and legal terms to understand the process of removing Trump from office
THE impeachment trials to remove President Donald J. Trump from office already started this week in the House of Representatives, pursuant to the provision and mandate stipulated in the United…
TFC honors the true ‘Global Pinoy Idols in Las Vegas’ on Nov. 23: See you all there!
IDOL. LODI. I see these words a lot on social media especially in my engagement with kababayans all over the world. Usually they give reference to people in the entertainment industry that…
On being a Filipino in Mexico
For sure it will take more than a day’s visit to truly understand the culture, the nature and the essence of a nation, but there is something about Mexico and…
Court ordered Trump to pay $2 million for using charity foundation to benefit his political campaign in 2016
WIN. Win. Win. No matter what the cost. No matter what the laws are. No matter what the truth is. Just to win. Win. Win. This appears to be the…
Trump threatens to cut off federal aid to California wildfires after offering Putin help with Siberia’s forest fire
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has threatened to cut off federal aid to California, home to the biggest population of Filipinos in the United States. Almost 100,000 acres of wildfires have been…
Missing the Filipino tradition of ‘undas’ in America
PICTURES and videos of friends in costumes partying and kids trick or treating on Halloween flood my newsfeed on social media. I must admit, my husband and I never got…
In demanding delicadeza, accountability, justice from public officials, there’s NO gray area: Either you call them out OR you enable them
BREAKING NEWS: PBS reported, “The U.S. House of Representatives plans to hold a formal vote Thursday, October 31, on the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump over his alleged abuses…
Obama eulogizes Rep. Elijah Cummings’ legacy: ‘Our children are the living messengers we send to a future we will never see’
ONE of the pillars of true public service who made his light shine upon others has been called back to heaven by our Creator. His life’s purpose has always been…
Rogue cops – What else is new?
Remember that sick joke about how fast the cops arrived at a crime scene? Cops in other countries were said to arrive in just a few minutes. But Pinoy police…
Trump’s actions impeach himself with his betrayal of presidential oath and defiance of the Constitution
KABABAYANS who are loyal fans of President Donald J. Trump have been contending that the launching of an impeachment inquiry into him is doing the country a disservice because it…
Vice President Leni Robredo maintains victory over Bongbong Marcos after electoral protest recount
LENI ROBREDO was sworn in as vice president of the Philippines after winning in the 2016 elections, defeating her political rival Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. by just 263,473 votes. This prompted…
France, Qatar to Pangasinan and engagements in Asia and the U.S.
We had a hectic month-long journey to France including Lourdes where we visited once more the shrine of our Blessed Virgin Mary, then to Qatar in the Middle East, and…