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!   ht…

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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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.