The Filipino Express back issues from March 2003:
Canlubang eyes second four-peat as 56th PAL Interclub reels off
Mar 09, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 DAVAO CITY -- Canlubang eyes its 12th victory in a second bid for a record-breaking four-peat win at the 56th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub tournament. "Naturally, our focus would be on how our friends from Canlubang would ...
Filipino cultural singer takes center stage at PICC 2003 Grand Marshal Night
Mar 09, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 JERSEY CITY-- The Philippine's unique heritage will take center stage in a night of cultural and ballroom dancing, singing and dining as the Philippine Independence Celebration Committee 2003 holds its Grand Marshal Night on Saturday, March ...
Couturier serves as Hermana Mayor for Santacruzan 2003
Mar 09, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 The Catholic Action of Mary is proud and honored to present Elvira Reyes, of Bulacan and Jersey City, as Hermana Mayor for Santacruzan 2003. Elvira Reyes, our Hermana Mayor, is indeed, a grande dame, a lady of great flair and high style ....
Governor's office conducts blood drive with Red Cross snow storm causes blood shortage
Mar 09, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 TRENTON- In response to a nationwide blood shortage, Governor James E. McGreevey's Office today conducted a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Traditionally, blood supplies drop during the winter months, as many regular donors ...
New Jersey needs more librarians
Mar 09, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 TRENTON -- Where will there be 10,000 or more new jobs available in the next decade? Where can you work in a pleasant atmosphere with people contact and also receive great satisfaction because you are helping others? And where can you ...
FAHSI offers after-school activities for Fil-Am youth
Mar 09, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 NEW YORK -- Beginning March 3, 2003, the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) will be holding free after-school activities for Filipino-American youth. Coordinated by Ted Martinez, FAHSI's youth coordinator, middle and ...
Simple benefit concert wows audience
Mar 09, 2003; ... Salvador, Val P. Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 People came out in awe while relishing their luck. It was just a simple benefit concert, but the audience was treated to an extraordinary performance that some felt they should have shelled out for more tickets. On ...
McGreevey's plan to cut state aid for arts, cultural grants hurt art organizations
Mar 09, 2003; ... Advincula, Anthony D. Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 MILLVILLE, NJ -- The recent announcement by Gov. James McGreevey to eliminate all state aid for arts, history and cultural grant programs devastated all arts organizations. McGreevey's cuts include the elimination of ...
MANILA GIRL: A tale of two tongues
Mar 09, 2003; ... Santos-Taylor, L. Marcelline Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 One night in San Francisco, I attended a "Tagalog" dinner. Basically, it was a potluck dinner party held by a group of young Filipino-Americans and Filipinos in America, who wanted to practice speaking in the mother ...
RAP-A-GRAPHS: War Words
Mar 09, 2003; ... Pedroche, P.S. Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 At this point in this precarious time, the only person who can start the war is President George W. Bush, and ironically, the only person who can stop him is no other than Mr. Saddam Hussein who needs only raise both hands. He ...
ONE ON ONE: Nena Kaufman is in charge
Mar 09, 2003; ... Rillera, Ricky Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 NEW YORK -- It is a good idea to have everyone wearing a uniform dress or shirt during the annual parade at Madison Ave. to celebrate the 105th Philippine Independence Day on June 1. It shows national pride and unity, and ...
ABS-CBN finds a new home in Jersey City
Mar 09, 2003; ... Villadiego, Rita Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 JERSEY CITY -- Filipino-American Jing Atendido, owner of Little Quiapo restaurant here, spends countless hours watching on ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel (TFC). The 60-year-old restaurateur is often glued for hours to ...
Prominent Fil-Am arrested for passing 'fake' $100 bill
Mar 09, 2003; ... Advincula, Anthony D. Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. - On the evening of the President's Day, 51-year-old Rodel Rodis walked in to a grocery store like any ordinary shoppers. But a few minutes later, he left the store handcuffed as police arrested him ...
FIGHTING THE WAR; RP Defense Chief meets with U.S. counterpart to discuss security issues
Mar 09, 2003; ... Advincula, Anthony D., Villadiego, Rita R., Tapaon, Emelyn Filipino Express, The 03-09-2003 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As thousands of American troops had been deployed anew to Mindanao to fight the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, Philippine Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes is here for a ...
Judy Ann, Robin and Rustom show at Orpheum Theatre, a big success!
Mar 16, 2003; ... Carnay, Oliver Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 Last Saturday's (February 22) successful show at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown, Los Angeles, of young superstar Judy Ann Santos, with Robin Padilla and Rustom Padilla, marked the first successful leg of their U.S ....
ABS-CBN presents newest teleserye, "Darating Ang Umaga"
Mar 16, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 Fate and family, love and betrayal. These recurring themes run through the three generations at the forefront of ABS-CBN's newest teleserye, Darating ang Umaga. Its premiere telecast is set for Monday, March 3. Darating ang Umaga comes ...
Catholic group names Evelyn Sison as Emperatriz for Jersey City Santacruzan
Mar 16, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 JERSEY CITY -- The Catholic Action of Mary of the Resurrection parish of Jersey City is pleased to introduce Evelyn Chua Sison as the Emperatriz in their forthcoming Saantacruzan celebrations. Evelyn is an Ilocana angel, nursing high ...
International acclaimed Filipino pianist to hold concert, CD launching
Mar 16, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 NEW YORK -- The Federation of Philippine Societies in New Jersey, Inc. (FOPS), in cooperation with the Philippine consulate general in New York, has announced to the public the piano concert and CD launching of Albert Tiu on March 21, 2003, ...
Robin and Judy Ann wow New Jersey
Mar 30, 2003; ... Macasaet, Narna Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY - Robin Padilla and Judy Ann Santos took New Jersey by storm with a lot of singing and picture posing with their fans. The two are not only famous in the world of acting but also in hosting ...
AAJA offers Stanford Chen Internship Grant
Mar 30, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 Extended deadline is April 25, 2003 SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. -- Working an internship in a small broadcast market or newspaper circulation? Need money to fund that internship? The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is handing ...
2003 PAFCOM muses
Mar 30, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 On Saturday, March 22, 2003, starting at 4;00 p.m., the Philippine American Friendship Committee, Inc. (PAFCOM) will present to the public five beautiful and talented women as its muses for the year 2003 at the Monica's Restaurant, located ...
Emma Ruth Yulo is new Tourism Director in NY
Mar 30, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 NEW YORK-- The Philippine Department of Tourism has assigned Emma Ruth Yulo as the new director in its New York office. She replaced Catalina Dakudao. Emma Ruth holds a masters degree in international relations from the University ...
Oscar Fernando is Hermano Mayor for Santacruzan 2003
Mar 30, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 The Catholic Action of Mary of the Resurrection Parish of Jersey City is honored to have Oscar Fernando, of the Oscar Printing Shop in Jersey City, as Hermano Mayor for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Santacruzan, which will be held ...
MANILA GIRL; Guerra Na!
Mar 30, 2003; ... Santos-Taylos, Marcelline Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 Everyday we are bombarded with news about the impending war. And yet, I find that it is easy to be ignorant and apathetic about the awful things going on in the world, by simply skipping the news and staying tuned ...
ONE ON ONE; A Woman For Others
Mar 30, 2003; ... Rillera, Ricky Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 NEW YORK -- At last Saturday's Grand Marshal Night of the Philippine Day Organizing Council held at Wayne Manor in New Jersey, Consul General Linglingay Lacanlale called PDOC Grand Marshal Luisita Manuel, a Woman For Others, ...
Jaycees announce Distinguished Service Award nominees
Mar 30, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 NEW YORK -- Five outstanding Filipino Americans from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been nominated for the prestigious Distinguished Service Award, the highest recognition bestowed by the Philippine New York Junior Chamber of ...
Security forces beef up on trains amid war
Mar 30, 2003; ... Villadiego, Rita Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 NEWARK -- To prepare for possible retaliation by terrorists in the wake of the U.S-led military strike against Iraq, security forces have been beefed up in the New York-New Jersey area. New Jersey Governor James E ....
OFWs in Middle East worry due to lack of contingency
Mar 30, 2003; ... Tapaoan, Emelyn Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 NEW YORK -- Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East are apprehensive as the Philippine government lacks preparedness to help Filipino workers in the areas as U.S. intensified its bombing in Iraq. In an e-mail ...
IN TIMES OF WAR; RP Consulate bares preparedness plan; Filipinos show fear, uncertainty
Mar 30, 2003; ... Advincula, Anthony D. Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 NEW YORK -- As the United States began its war with Iraq, the Philippine consulate here has urged the Filipino community to be more vigilant and prepared for possible disaster. Deputy Consul General Joselito Jimeno, ...
Filipinos nationwide call for peace
Mar 30, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-30-2003 NEW YORK -- Filipinos nationwide have joined the call for peace with the formation of the National Network of Filipinos Against the War (NNFAW) to give a Filipino American voice in the growing anti-war movement. Among the network's ...
Nomination for distinguished service awardee now open
Mar 23, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 The Philippine-New York Junior Chamber of Commerce (JAYCEES) Inc. has announced the opening of nominations for the 2003 Distinguished Service Award (DSA). The DSA is the highest award a nonmember can receive from a Jaycee chapter that ...
Three cheers for Booney's
Mar 23, 2003; ... Villadiego, Rita Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 JERSEY CITY -- Charming, cool and cozy. These best described Booney's Saloon, a relaxing neighborhood bar in the heart of downtown, hoping to boost the revitalization of the city. The moment hard-drinking people entered ...
Brianne Nicole Pena is Reyna Elena of Santacruzan 2003
Mar 23, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 The Catholic Action of Mary of the Resurrection Parish of Jersey City is proud to introduce the Reyna Elena of Santacruzan 2003, to be held on Sunday, May 25 at St. Mary's Church in Downtown, Jersey City. Born in Brooklyn under the sign ...
Youth to look up to...A Golden Orator in Jersey City
Mar 23, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 Karen Angeli Pormento was the First Place winner of the Guarini Oratorical Contest held at St. Peter's College on March 1,200. An Original Oratory contest is one in which students write their own speeches and deliver them. They are judged ...
Bayonne board of education offers conversational Filipino for adults
Mar 23, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 BAYONNE -- The Office of Community Education of the Bayonne Board of Education is offering Filipino for beginners for the third year. This course is designed for adults who would like to understand, speak, read and write basic Filipino ...
Intergenerational program traces Filipino history, identity
Mar 23, 2003; ... Advincula, Anthony D. Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 JERSEY CITY -- The clamor to bridge the gap between cultural heritage and true identity, as well as the desire to blend Filipino and western values, has led the Philippine American Friendship Committee-Community ...
Filipino writers say no to war
Mar 23, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 A special night of poetry for peace and night NEW YORK -- As mainstream media echoes the drumbeats of pending war on a faraway place, little has been revealed of the ramifications that an international war effort has already brought to ...
To the war and back
Mar 23, 2003; ... Pastor, Pam Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 MY paternal grandmother was just 14 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. She was a high school freshman then in La Consolacion, a good student, a voracious reader, a sister to seven siblings, a daughter spoiled by a very gentle father ...
IRS intensifies criminal investigations on tax return preparers
Mar 23, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 Taxpayers advised to use care in selecting preparers SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Nationwide, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) more than doubled the number of criminal investigations of preparers of federal tax returns in 2002 compared to the ...
ONE ON ONE; A brewing storm in PIDCI
Mar 23, 2003; ... Rillera, Ricky Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 NEW YORK -- There is an imaginary line that exists between the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI) and its offspring, Philippine Independence Celebration Committee (PICC). And no matter which side pretends that the ...
Gov't plans joint military effort vs. armed criminals
Mar 23, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 MANILA -- Taking into consideration the fact that armed criminal groups are now operating like armies, the government is planning to implement a holistic approach in law enforcement which would harness the joint efforts of the military, the ...
Caparas will be out for parole on 2005
Mar 23, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 NEW YORK -- Convicted Fidela Caparas will remain in New York State Correction Jail and not eligible for parole until the year 2005, the State Correction Jail said. Since Caparas had been sentenced to remain in jail up to 18 years, ...
Number of Filipino deportees rising; 1,274 deportees in 2 years
Mar 23, 2003; ... Tapaoan, Emily Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 NEW YORK -- With the increasing government's surveillance on immigrants, the number of Filipino deportees has reached to a total of 1,274 in almost two and half years. The latest was the 53 deported to the Philippines ...
Arroyo, Bush agree to postpone U.S. trip
Mar 23, 2003; ... Advincula, Anthony D., Villadiego, Rita Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 Washington, D.C. -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and United States President George W. Bush have "mutually agreed to postpone later in the spring" her scheduled state visit to Washington on April ...
Pinoy vets gear for nationwide caravan to push for benefits
Mar 23, 2003; ... Advincula, Anthony D., Villadiego, Rita Filipino Express, The 03-23-2003 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The flesh may now be weak but the spirit is still strong. This is how to describe the solid determination of 83-year-old Tony Rivera to march on the streets and fight for the ...
Bautista is new PACBC president
Mar 16, 2003; ... Tieng, Joseph V. Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 NEW JERSEY -- Dr. Nestor R. Bautista has been named as the new president of the Philippine American Community of Bergen County, Inc. (PACBC) on Jauary 1, 2003. He succeeded Dr. Rollie Aquino, and will hold the position for ...
Art exhibit to feature works of mother & child
Mar 16, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 NEW YORK -- Filipina artist Rachael Baisas-Janolo, together with her 12-year-old daughter, Regine Hope Baisas-Janolo, will be on display at the Philippine Center from March 31 through April 11, 2003. The exhibit, "Esperanza ...A Gift of ...
A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN AND HELL
Mar 16, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 Filipina author releases autobiographical book FORT LAUDERDALE - Tying the knot shouldn't result in a noose around anyone's neck. When 43 percent of marriages fail, it's obvious that someone isn't taking this seriously - even though ...
MANILA GIRL: A trip down showbiz memory lane circa the 80s
Mar 16, 2003; ... Santos-Taylos, L. Marcelline Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 One day my friend and I were on the phone when we started having eighties flash-backs. I think it was because we started talking about German Moreno and the many incarnations of his spectacular variety shows from ...
ONE ON ONE: Rodel Rodis is no Rosa Parks
Mar 16, 2003; ... Rillera, Ricky Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 NEW YORK -- Half a century ago, the blacks of Montgomery, Alabama decided to boycott city buses until they could sit anywhere they wanted, instead of being relegated to the back when a white boarded. That was known as ...
DAVAO BLASTS KILL 26
Mar 16, 2003 ... Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 Explosion rips through arrival area of airport MANILA -- A bomb ripped through a crowd at an airport in Davao City on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and wounding up to 100, the latest in a spate of violence that hit Mindanao since ...
Hudson County woos Filipino Americans to work in the legal field
Mar 16, 2003; ... Villadiego, Rita Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 JERSEY CITY -- In a bid to diversify its people, the Hudson County Court is trying aggressively to win the hearts of Filipino Americans to work in the Superior Court of New Jersey. In a forum with Filipinos on Manila Ave ....
INS becomes Homeland Security bureau
Mar 16, 2003; ... Tapaoan, Emelyn, Villadiego, Rita Filipino Express, The 03-16-2003 NEW YORK -- Amid criticisms from organized groups, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) ceased to exist. The INS was officially dissolved March 1, and had been reorganized to improve its ...
IRS intensifies criminal investigations on tax return preparers
Mar 23, 2003