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The Pinays behind California Schools Superintendent Tom Torlakson

Independent observers believe the closest and most expensive statewide race in California this November is for the post of state school superintendent. It pits two Democrats, the top winners in the June primary, …

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MORE AMERICANS SEE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PH

PHILADELPHIA—More investors from the United States are now seriously considering doing business in the Philippines after hearing leading Filipino private sector figures talk about a country brimming with numerous investment opportunities. “ ” …

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Operation Save Ryan

The arrival of  the New Year marks Ryan Manansala’s anniversary of his year-long battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML),  a type of blood cancer, and is in dire need of a bone marrow …

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Inspiring Fil-Ams: From Youtube to Justin Bieber

Perfect harmony, smooth vocals and beautiful music is what you’ll get with these proud Filipino-American R&B group, Legaci.  The group consists of Chris Abad, Del Lazaro, Jaymill Atencion and Micah Tolentino. The group originally …

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How We Started Our Coffee Shop Business

It all started in 2008.  Having been old friends from the Ateneo Law School in Manila, Karen Recinto  and I, both based in the Bay Area, started talking about a possible business venture …

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