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| Opinion
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| Do you plan to retire in the Philippines? Join the survey. | |||
| Planning to start a business project? Use a feasibility study outline to guide you. Details | |||
| White
Rock Lake Luau on Sept. 10, featuring demonstration by Dr. Jasmine Therese
Esguerra,D.C. "Embracing Your Divine Nature". Dr. Jasmine Esguerra
is Director of the Inner Wisdom Wellness
Center. Details at Community
Bulletin |
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| PinoyDirectory.com Tops Yahoo and Google Pinoy Business Lists Details | |||
| Ray Colorado, president of PinoyTexas.com, apologizes for two years of absence from community and announces new level of service to the Filipino Community. (see text of letter) | |||
| New Filipino store in Garland opens. Welcome to Fil-Am MMJ Enterprise,etc. | |||
| Fil-Am father appeals for help for the medical needs of daughter. Details | |||
| Come join the annual DFW "Pista Sa Nayon" in celebration of the 108th Anniversary of Philippine Republic Day, this Saturday, June 10, 2006 at the Villages of Bear Creek Park in Euless, TX. Details | |||
| Jackie
Kookooritchkin, the daughter of the late, RONALD REMY and LILY
MARQUEZ is in town and she will be singing with THE JOSHUA EXPERIENCE BAND
(www.thejoshuaexperience.org).
This is a free concert to all who like to listen to big band gospel music.
Location:
www.theranchoflonesomedove.com Date: June 4, 2006 (Sunday night) Time:
7:00 pm |
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| PRDC 2006 Basketball Tournament starts this Saturday, May 27 at the Senter Park in Irving.Details | |||
"An Evening Of Praise" with Eddie Mesa, in celebration of Faith UMC's 16th founding Anniversary at Faith UMC, 615 Old Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080, May 20, 2006 Saturday, @7:30 p.m. |
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| May 11, 2006-- Job Opening still available at a North Dallas Chiropractic Clinic Details | |||
| Want to join the 3rd Ambassadors and Consuls package tour to the Philippines? Deadline for reservation is on May 15, 2006 Details | |||
| DFW Community getting ready for Philippine Independence Day Celebration 2006 Essay Writing Contest, Basketball, Tennis, Bowling Tournaments and those interested in getting booths for the Pista Sa Nayon. Details | |||
| UP Concert Chorus will be coming to Texas in June. Watch for details at the Events Calendar | |||
| RP Senator Leticia Ramos Shahani in Dallas as keynote speaker during the World of Women for World Peace conference on April 29, at the J. Erik Johnson Central Library downtown Dallas. Details | |||
| Rico J. Puno / Fe delos Reyes Live in DFW April 22. Check our community bulletin | |||
| Our condolence to the Yadao Family for the passing away of our beloved friend Audie last April 7, 2006. | |||
| Happy Easter to Everyone! Visit our Community Bulletin for some of the Pinoy Easter Picnics in the DFW | |||
| The search is on for Filipino talents who wants to join the "Great Impersonators" Talent contest sponsored by the Philippine Republic Day Celebration Inc. to be held on April 1. Several Filipino talents have signed up for this Saturday's search. Details | |||
| Our condolence to the families of Villavicencio, Velasco and Mercado whose respective fathers died recently. Pedro Villavicencio,86, died last March 7, is the father of Rico Villavicencio, immediate past President of the Phil-Am Chamber of Commerce in North Texas.Funeral is today, March 11. Details Teodoro Elvas, 86, died in the Philippines last Feb. 26, is the father of Zonia Elvas Velasco,Executive Director of the Filipino Folk Arts Theatre in Dallas, and the father of Ethel Mercado and Gus Mercado (officers of the PACCNT), who died also in the Philippines last week of February.Rico Villavicencio, Zonia Velasco and Ethel Mercado are prominent and active community leaders in the DFW Filipino community. | |||
| 3/9/06 Job Opening available at a North Dallas Chiropractic Clinic Details | |||
| PCCI Invites the community to their Open House/Blessing of the New Building this Sunday, March 12. Details | |||
Concert for a Cause ( for the mudslide victims in Southern Leyte), Friday, March 3 at Faith United Methodist Church in Richardson, TX Featuring various Filipino artists in DFW. Free Admission Details |
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March 2, 2006 Fil-Am
Soldier found NOT GUILTY of homicide in Texas Details |
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| Feb. 27, Filipina Cancer Patient Need Bone Marrow Donor Details | |||
| Feb. 23, 2006- RP Consul Seeks Help locate missing Filipina in Texas Details | |||
| The search is on for Filipino talents who wants to join the "Great Impersonators" Talent contest sponsored by the Philippine Republic Day Celebration Inc. to be held on April 1. Details | |||
| PinoyTexas family condoles with Ricky Cabug-os's , from Garland, TX, family and relatives who were some of the victims in the recent landslide incident in Guimsa-ugon, Southern Leyte, Feb. 16,2006 hometown of Ricky. Ricky, a hardworking entrepreneur and active supporter of community activities in the DFW area, request for prayer support from the Fil-Am community. TBA, several fundraising events is underway to raise funds for the devastated town in Leyte where approximately 1500 people were buried alive including some of Ricky's relatives. If you would like to help, Click here | |||
| Valentine Events- visit our Community Events and Calendar of Events. | |||
| URGENT need of Partime Contract Laborer/Driver - Details | |||
| Young Fil-Am Soldier in Texas need your support! Sing for a Cause- on January 29, 2006 Details | |||
| Dallas-Fort Worth: PRDC Launches Talent Search- "Filipino Idols- The Great Impersonators" Details | |||
 Welcome
2006!! !New Year, New Home for the Philippine Community
Center in Dallas. After more than a year of search for a new building, the
PCCI officers, under the leadership of Ms. Alice Dometilla Hoffman, PCCI
president and Mrs. Philippines of North Texas 2001,bought a former Kingdom
Hall of Jehova's Witness building,2400 square footage with 136 seats, built
in sound system and good parking, located in the heart of Dallas at 1718
Bayside, Dallas, Texas 75212. The new home was paid in cash and
debt free. Thanks to all the Mrs. Philippines Lead fundraisers who played
a big role in the fundraising activities for the past 15 years. Open house
and blessing will be announced. More
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 Phil-Am
Chamber of Commerce in North Texas started the season with its Induction
and Christmas Party last night, Dec. 1, 2005 at the Hackberry Creek Country
Club in Irving. The chamber party under the leadership of Ms. Carol C. Smith,
had a full house attendance. Ms. Smith encouraged more Filipino businesses
to join the chamber and help each other. More
photos. For other upcoming community events, visit our Community Bulletin and Calendar of Events. |
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| 1st
International Holiday Charity Songfest & Fashion Parade in DFW Details |
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| For Thanksgiving and Holiday Events, check our Community Bulletin | |||
| Looking for Pinoy sister in Richardson Full Story | |||
| Nov. 3- Wanted: Physical therapists for home health agency and buyer of Filipino store in Denton , TX Details | |||
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| Fil-Am
soldier in TX accused of murder need moral support of community. Full
Story Let's give our moral support to Christian Mariano, a 22-year old US Army soldier who had just returned from combat in Southwest Asia. R Sonny Sampayan (USAF-Ret) |
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 The
ApoHiking Society
is now in Dallas in preparation for their Oct.29 Concert at the Black Academy
of Arts and Letters. Shown in photo with fans and owner of New
Little P.I.& Video Supplies Carol & Randy Smith at their new
location at Main Street Grand Prairie. Tickets are available at ticket masters
and other outlets, including PinoyTexas. The group just arrived from a very
successful concert in Austin and San Antonio. Don't miss to watch this terrific
group. |
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 Winners
All! Congratulations to the new Mrs. Philippines of North Texas-2005-06,
Shirley Isanan Griffins, from Richardson,(in white gown) together
the other PCCI Lead Fundraisers, Mrs. Luzon- Emma
Ramos,from Burleson, Mrs. Visayas- Mahlee Davila,
from Grand Prairie, and Mrs. Mindanao- Merly Delos Santos-Garcia,
from Garland. The PCCI International Charity Festival was able
to raise a total of $64,323.67 with Mrs. Philippines Shirley Griffins raising
$26,431.25. Mrs. Liza Southerland (in fuschia gown) outgoing
Mrs. Philippines 2003-04, crowned Ms. Griffins. Funds raise will benefit
the ladies favorite charity, scholarships and PCCI's
scholarship and other services. More photos to follow. |
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| Apo Hiking Society will visit the New Little P.I. Store at 121 E Main Street, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050, on Oct. 24 between 3 to 4 p.m. to sign autographs, prior to their Oct. 29 Dallas Concert. Rico Villavicencio will take photos. The New Little P.I. Store just moved to their new location. Congratulations!!! | |||
| Vets
vs. Arnold: October 20, 2005 |
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 Some
of the Mrs. Philippines of North Texas 2005 Lead Fundraisers for the Philippine
Community Center Inc.(PCCI), Emma Ramos and Mahlee
Davila, seated, together with supporters and officers of PCCI,
during the Pistahan Sa Grand Prairie event. Every week-end until the 3rd
week of October, there are several fundraiser events which will culminate
on Oct. 22 with the coronation of Mrs. Philippines of North Texas 2005.
Funds raised are given to Charitable institution and scholarship programs
of the Philippine Community
Center Inc. for more events visit www.pinoyevents.com
or click on the Community Bulletin. (Photo credit to Sally
Phillipps) |
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| Precious Lara Quigaman, Miss Philippines- International 2005 in Miss International 2005 Details | |||
| PinoyTexas has moved to a new location at 7525 Laurie Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76112. Its near the boundary of Arlington and Fort Worth and a few blocks from I-30 and Hwy. 820.Telephone number is 817-496-9790. Our cell phone remains the same. | |||
| Calling All UP Alumni. Join us at the 2005 UP AA of America Convention this Oct. 7-9, 2005. For details and registration visit www.convention2005.info | |||
| Fil-Am Vets Update Philippine Vice President on Equity Campaign Details | |||
| Meet Fr. Shay Cullen in DC Sept. 12-14 "Stop Killing Children... Street Kids behind Bars" Details | |||
DFW Events in September:
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 The
APO Hiking Society, a very popular Filipino musical group composed of Jim
Paredes, Danny Javier and Boboy Garrovillo, , will have a live concert in
Dallas on Oct. 29,2005. For
tickets For details, visit
Events Calendar.ndar |
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| Press Release: NAPALC, NaFFAA Call for Immigration Reform To Reunify Filipino American Families Details | |||
| Appeals to the Filipino American community to help in the Katrina Fund from community leaders. Details | |||
| Nora Aunor in Concert Live in Dallas, August 28, 2005, at Abbotsford Court, Addison,TX Details at Community Bulletin and click on Events this week. | |||
| Welcome to Ched Del Mar, Realtor and John Bui, Filipino ChannelDirectTV installer, new members of www.pinoydirectory.com and www.asiantexas.com Business Directory. | |||
| 8/17/05 Surigao del Norte Makes Waves in International Surfing Cup Details | |||
 Our
condolence to the family of Senator Raul Roco,
Phil. senator and uncle of Dallas resident and voice teacher Margarita Roco,
who died last Aug. 6, 2005. A Memorial Service for Sen. Raul Roco will be
held at Chapel, Westminster Presbyterian Church (Mabuhay International Fellowship)on
Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 1 pm.
The Filipino community leaders and others who have known Sen. Roco are invited
to this memorial service. Call 214-325-8121 for directions. |
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 Young
British millionaire, Dylan Wilk, 30, who is a Gawad Kalinga
champion will be in Dallas, TX on Aug. 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the Aija
Restaurant, 2001 Ross Ave. Suite250/ Trammel Crow Center, Dallas, Texas
75201, to share the vision and mission of Gawad Kalinga in helping the poorest
of the poor in the Philippines. Dylan sold his brand new BMW after learning
about GK's mission and from that sale, 80 houses were built and has since
given more and championed the cause of GK. Those interested to meet this
GK champion, call Dindo Orosa at 972-672-3702 or email him at eorosa@sbcglobal.net.
More about
Gawad Kalinga Dallas Chapter |
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The "Great Raid" movie will be shown in DFW starting Aug. 12 at Angelika Theater in Dallas.. Advanced screening was shown in Dallas last July 27. See Community Bulletin for details. Movie review - Photo By Bing Cardenas Branigin |
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| Welcome to Pinoy Business Directory: Atty Janice Reyes May, Magical Places Travel Service , Abundant Home Health, LLC , and Precision Property Inspections | |||
 7/21/05
Congratulations! to Pastors Rudy and Flo Bernardo for successfully
meeting all requirements for a state-licensed hospice care agency. They
called PinoyTexas.com this week to say their agency, Twinber Hospice Care,
is now ready for full operation. It took them one year of persistent effort
to succeed in the licensing process. The hospice, based in Carrollton, Texas,
will serve Dallas-Fort Worth area. Pastor Flo Bernardo is the president
of Twinber. They can be reached at 469-385-7765. |
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| Washing RP Press Release: Multi-sectoral groups reaffirm support for PGMA; call for a respite from destructive politics Read | |||
| 7/15/05 APAICS Announces Cities in Transition Conference in Houston, TX Read | |||
| Philippine Ecological Expo 2005 launched Details | |||
7/11 RESTORING TRUST: A PLEA FOR MORAL VALUES IN PHILIPPINE POLITICS The Pastoral Situation. The full text of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on the political crisis facing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. |
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| 7/9/05 We need all the heavenly help we can get! God bless the Philippines, the only hope for the Philippines, by Father James Reuter, S.J. Details | |||
| President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Message - 7 JULY 2005 "When I first entered politics in 1992, little did I know that within a decade, I would become president of our country. And little did I expect that within another five years, there would be calls from civil society for my resignation from office or for the formation of a "Truth Commission" regarding some of my political actuations." Details |
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| DCCCD Community Meetings - Construction and A&E ContractingOpportunities /A&D Study Details | |||
| Texas Herald celebrates 1st Anniversary at its new office in Greenville, Dallas. Story | |||
Happy July 4th, in New Jersey. On July 4, 1946, the United States granted independence to its former colony after a bitter war with Japan. "I'm old, but happy that I can still join this annual celebration of our independence. This is what we fought for: liberty and democracy," said World War II veteran Alfredo Diaz, 89, of Jersey City. Pista Sa Nayon 2005 photo-gallery, as the Filipino community in DWF Texas celebrated the first independence day from Spain. |
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| 6/21/05 PGMA mourns passing of Cardinal Sin, calls him a great liberator and champion of God Details | |||
| Welcome to two new members of the Pinoydirectory- Rachel's Art and UMAC Express Cargo. | |||
What
are Filipino Organizations For? |
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Ballet
Manila wowed the more than 700 people, adult and children, of their excellent
performance and colorful dance interpretation of contemporary Filipino
music last night June 4, at the Trinity High School in Euless, TX. Truly
everyone came out happy knowing they watched a great performance for a
great cause. Ballet Manila made us proud to be Pinoys.
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The 2005 PRDC Bowling Tournament was also held this past Memorial Day week-end.Details |
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New Filipino American Church Serves Fort Worth Area Details |
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| UPAAA National Convention Kicks Off Details: | |||
PRDC Tennis Tournament 2005 invites tennis enthusiasts on June 26. Details |
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| PinoyTexas welcomes three new members of the PinoyDirectory.com - Violi Wong of Lexxus International; Uboxworldwide Services and Luzinda Newsome | |||
| PRDC Inc. prepares for June Philippine Republic Day Celebrations with Pista Sa Nayon and Gala Night and other Sports Events. Tennis, Health Fair, with free mammogram and screening on June 4. Reserve the dates for the whole family. Details |  |
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| Fil-Am
Veterans Illinois Press Release- They Need to Hear Our Voice-
Details The Filipinos voice just didn’t disappear, they just didn’t show up when it matter the most. On a random spot check US Congressional veteran’s committee staff members told us that the number of Fax request received ranged from three to only one Details |
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| POETS
FOR THE ENVIRONMENT textulapinoy contest winners in the Philippines Details
"Lunting puno, hanging lantay, Purong tubig: simple’ng buhay! " G. Rodillo, |
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| PinoyTexas
Launches PinoyEvents.com, a Fully Interactive National Calendar of Events
. The long awaited PinoyEvents.com is now ready for service. The new Web site is to be a national calendar of events for the Filipino community in the US. Full text www.pinoyevents.com |
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The
Apo Hiking Society captured the hearts of the DFW Pinoys
during their first concert in Dallas at the Black Arts Academy Theater
in downtown Dallas last October 29. The trio, who is now on their 30th
year together as a group, made the audience sing and laugh with their
very popular songs throughout the evening. This concert was produced by
3 local Pinoy businesses - Minority Contractors' Rico Villavicencio, North
Texas Dental Consultants Susan Youngblood and Gigi Hobson. More photos
to follow
Filipino
veterans in Los Angeles launched on October 3 their campaign to overcome
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of Assembly bill A.B.
15 that would "encourage" California highschool teachers to
include in their social studies lessons the sacrifices of the Filipino
People and veterans in WWII . (L to R) Faustino Baclig, Franco Arcebal,
Anastacio Agbunag (in Governator mask) and Nick Gadia of the American
Coalition for Filipino Veterans. Rallies are planned for October 20 in
Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego to convince Schwarzenegger
to issue a proclamation to recognize the contributions of the Filipino
People.
Filipino actor Cesar Montano sits behind US Senators
Hillary Clinton and John McCain during
the premier night of 'The Great Raid' in Washington Friday night. "The
Great Raid." based on the books "The Great Raid on Cabanatuan"
by military historian William Breuer and "Ghost Soldiers" by
Hampton Sides, tells the story of what has come to be known as one of
the most spectacular rescue missions ever to take place in American history.
The
San Antonio "Pinoy" Spurs aka "Of da Hook"
is this year's PRDC Basketball Tournament Champion, beating two-time champion
Austin Pinoys, held at the Senter Park in Irving, TX, May 28 to May 29,
2005. Two local teams from DFW also beat the Austin Pinoys for the 2nd
and 3rd place.