Maria Theresa Garcia Perseveranda: August 16, 1972 - December 29, 2020

We lost our beautiful and beloved Tess this past 12/29/20 to Covid-19. She will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts. Be safe everyone! htt…

December 29th in History

Highlights of December 29 in history: Noblemen in Russia kill Gregory Rasputin; Wounded Knee massacre takes place; Texas joins as the 28th state; Dis…

House approves increasing stimulus checks to $2,000

The House of Representatives voted Monday to increase coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden criticiz…

12 Ways The Philippines Is Better Than America

Model and actress Rachel Hemphill and international songwriter and music producer David DiMuzio discuss experiences as foreigners (non-native born Fi…

U.S. misses target to vaccinate 20 million Americans by year-end

United States officials have promised that there would be enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to vaccinate 20 million Americans by the end of December. But…

President Rodrigo Duterte's recorded message to the nation

For those of us who still have loved ones in the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the nation in a recorded speech aired Monday, Dece…

Crash Landing on You: my daughter's latest Korean drama

My household watches a lot of Korean Drama. You guys? Found The Swoon YouTube channel. My daughter will love this: Welcome to The Swoon, your all-a…

Watched Wonder Woman 1984

'The time of greatness is now.' Wonder Woman 1984 It's pretty cool it's set in the 80's, specifically 1984. No, it's not as …

The Shoemaker by Sheron Dayoc

Rappler Act One presents: The Shoemaker I consider Marikina my hometown since I lived there from when I was three to just before my tenth birthday (…

FBI Confirms Zodiac Killer Cypher Has Been Cracked

This Zodiac Killer video was #3 on Trending on YouTube. Ever since I moved to the Bay Area, the Zodiac Killer has always been a big topic. 2020 has …

Fil-Am dance company brings “The Nutcracker” to virtual stage

A Filipino-led dance company from the San Francisco Bay Area that has staged the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” for many years is not letting the c…

Merry Christmas from Lualhati, Ronnie & Angel

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Finished Ink Master Season 1 on Netflix

During this pandemic, I've made it a point to watch my kids' shows with them on Netflix. My eldest started watching Ink Master Season 1 on …

Alvin Kamara Celebrates Christmas by Scoring TDs & Breaking Records

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NBA: Jordan Clarkson eyes Sixth Man of the Year Award

As the NBA tips off, Filipino American player Jordan Clarkson shares his goals and aspirations for the upcoming season with the Utah Jazz. Steve Ang…

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Haven’t been to Cancun in 18 years and it’s still as beautiful as ever! #cancun #travel #travelgram #covid_19 #staysafe #gorgeous #goodmorning #beach #beautiful #marriot #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller

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CDC warns virus 'has entered a phase of high-level transmission' in US

COVID-19 cases have reached an all-time high and hospitalizations are on the rise in 40 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

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Mahalo Kauai for an amazing and wonderful week! #sunset #timetoheadhome #kauai #mahalo #hawaii #retirement #retirementlife #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #kiahunabeach #poipu #nofilter #gorgeous #covid_19 #covidtravel #goinghome #lihueairport #united

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Watching at least 15 green turtles come ashore during twilight. #greenturtles #poipu #poipubeach #turtles #seaturtles #kauai #hawaii #covid_19 #covidtravel #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #retirement #retirementlife #instagood #picoftheday #beach

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Went tubing through the Lihue Plantation Ditch and Tunnel system which were hand dug in the 1870’s. #tubular #lihue #lihueplantation #tube #tubing #tunnel #water #kauai #hawaii #adventure #backcountry #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #retirement #retirementlife #nofilter #vacation #whatsaweekend

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I felt like I was on Mars! #mars #reddirtfalls #kauai #hawaii #beautiful #retirement #retirementlife #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #instagood #picoftheday #waimea

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On a road trip the eastern Sierras on highway 395. #roadtrip #easternsierra #highway395 #twinlakes #mammothlakes #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #retirement #retiredlife

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Asian Americans face rise in racist incidents

There has been more than an 800% increase in racist incidents against Asian Americans reported in the last three years. The tone of the country has b…

A German Shepherd, a Doberman, and a cat died.

A German Shepherd, a Doberman, and a cat died.  In heaven, all three faced God, who wanted to know what they believed in.  The German Shepherd said, …

First time paying for parking at @flysfo in 20 years! Parking two levels down where I used to park for work is expensive!! 😂😂 #airport #airportparking #worthit #first #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #vacationends #backtoreality #retiredlife

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YELLOW ROSE – Official Trailer (HD) – Only In Theaters 10/9

This looks good! Pinoys headlining in mainstream cinema! Represent! Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state an…

Cabana pool time at the @hrhloscabos #cabana #pool #cabosanlucas #loscabos #mexico #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #vacation #covid_19 #covidtravel

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Pacific Sunrise. Tahiti to SFO. Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state…

Home for the next few days! #hardrockhotel #cabosanlucas #loscabos #mexico #vacation @hardrocker88 I’ll get you a pin #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #covid_19 #covidtravel

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First time back to #sfo since my retirement! #airport #flysfo #tower #airtrafficcontrol #lifeofaretiredairtrafficcontroller #nofilter #vacation #covidtravel #covid_19

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The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden (full film) | FRONTLINE

With the nation in crisis, FRONTLINE investigates how President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have responded to crises throughout …

Trump the 'Bully': How Childhood & Military School Shaped Him

An excerpt from "The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden" examines how Donald Trump's father and his time at military school shaped him.

Remembering Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, dead at 87

Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933 – September 18, 2020) was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until h…

Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2019-20 MVP Mixtape

Congratulations Giannis on Back-toBack MVPs! iframe> Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and lo…

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 2019-20 Kia NBA MVP!!

“We are extremely grateful to witness Giannis earn the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive season and send congratulations …

Abraham Lincoln: Things may come to those who wait but only the things left by those who #hustle.

Abraham Lincoln: Things may come to those who wait but only the things left by those who #hustle. Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already re…

Viral Quote From Dr. Fauci Is Not by Him, But I Stand By the Sentiments

My Facebook friends have been sharing the quote below recently.  I saw the first ones yesterday, and then another one this morning from a reputabl…

Late Afternoon Walk

My 16yo invited me to walk today since the air quality was good. An hour walk. GO NINERS! Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already regist…

The Nuggets' win vs. the Clippers 'is one of the greatest upsets in NBA history

Jamal Murray is definitely on the map now. I fell asleep watching in the first half and woke up during the fourth quarter with the game basically …

Make *U*S*A Great Again. Vote!

48 Days Until the Election Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or …

ICE Whistleblower: Detainees Undergo Alarming Number Of Hysterectomies

This is cruel to women. This is a horrific crime. https://t.co/fTc9HasAZ1 — FWN (@filipinawomen) September 15, 2020 Remember that coerced hysterec…

Being exposed to wildfire smoke and poor air quality can also increase your risk of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Being exposed to wildfire smoke and poor air quality can also increase your risk of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.…

Raging wildfires in California and nine other U.S. states have destroyed millions of hectares and killed at least 30 people while dozens remain missing

CNN Philippines: Raging wildfires in California and nine other U.S. states have destroyed millions of hectares and killed at least 30 people while do…

As California burns, Trump disputes climate change; Biden calls Trump 'climate arsonist'

The hots are getting hotter. The dries are getting drier. The evidence is all around us -- climate change is REAL. pic.twitter.com/2Ww2THctTJ — Gav…