KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLDS “BLESSING OF FAMILY REUNION”
The Knights of Columbus, St. Genevieve Council 14772, “2010 California State Best Council” in Panorama City, CA, had conducted the “Blessing of Family Reunion” held in Madonna Hall on April…
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‘A Day of Valor’ and remembrance
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US postpones missile test in California
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Fil-Am groups push for Medicare portability
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Obama calls for ‘political courage’ in immigration
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Fil-Am Walnut Councilmember Cartagena urges eligible applicants to attend free citizenship (N-400) application workshop
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One for the Century of Angeles City
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Widespread health scams
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Smoking tolerance among Pinoys lead to smoking-related illnesses
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Hope and inspiration from Greenfund Philippines
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Cerritos City Councilman Mark Pulido elected Mayor Pro Tem
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Fil-Am fugitive arrested in Pampanga
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Alyssa Shoemaker takes her bid to stardom via The Wizard of Oz
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Over 80 Pinoys to attend free citizenship workshop in LA Public Library
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Reodica trial moved to May
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Fire was an essential discovery that eventually helped man in taking control of his surroundings. If we trace the origins of fire, we might as well say that the first…
Pacquiao–Marquez V maybe bigger right now than a Mayweather fight – Arum
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Parking employees receive $4.7M in class action settlement
LOS ANGELES – Thousands of parking lot attendants, cashiers and other employees received a whooping $4.7 million settlement after their class action lawsuit was settled. About 10,000 employees, some of…
Hawaii leaders introduce WWII Filvets family reunification bill
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Pinoy media lauded in 2013 NAM Awards Gala
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Three Pinoys convicted of gun smuggling in the US
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