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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

FREE HEALTH SERVICES

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A lot of people who lost their jobs due to the present economy are hurting from losing their health insurance coverage. Many people don'...
Monday, October 13, 2008

ASK A KABABAYAN:
"How do I block an e-mail address? This person I don't know keep sending me e-mails...

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... even if I asked to be removed from their mailing list." Answer: Since you're using Yahoo! Mail , you can block all mail from u...
Friday, October 10, 2008

BUHAY AMERICA TIPS:
Economic Crisis Survival Tips

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There's a Tagalog phrase that Pinoys like to say whenever a financial problem hits them: Kailangang maghigpit ng sinturon . In today...
Monday, October 6, 2008

REGISTER TODAY!

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Mga kababayan , did you register already? Today, October 6, is the deadline for new voters to register in many states (including Ohio, Penns...
Friday, September 26, 2008

NURSING A DESIRE TO HELP

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Filipina Nurse Heads a Charitable Group of Health Professionals By Yong B. Chavez FilipinOnline.com Las Vegas resident Nenita Rattanopas is ...
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

FREEBIE ALERT: Have a Birthday in Disneyland for FREE!

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The House of Mouse has a wonderful promo in 2009: Free entrance in DisneyWorld (Florida) and Disneyland (California) on your birthday! Clic...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

FILIPINO ANIMATOR JESS ESPANOLA WINS AN EMMY

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Jess EspaƱola, first Filipino to win an Emmy Award By DAVID CASUCO LOS ANGELES — Multi-awarded animator Jess Espanola put the Philippines in...
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Saturday, September 20, 2008

ADVICE & TOOLS TO SAVE YOUR HOME FROM FORECLOSURE

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Homeowners can get tools and important information to prevent foreclosure at a free and comprehensive homeowners preservation fair scheduled...
Friday, September 19, 2008

ASK A KABABAYAN:
"How do I get my prescription refilled at another pharmacy. So many things I don't know yet, bago lang ako dito eh."

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When I was new here, I didn't even know where to begin at the pharmacy because buying medicine here is different from how we do it in t...
Thursday, September 18, 2008

PASYALAN:
Bowers Museum's Chinese Terra Cotta Warriors

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By: Jon dela Cruz For FilipinOnline I guess I can say I was at the right place and at the right time. The Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

BUHAY AMERICA TIPS:
New Mailing Address for N-400 (US Citizenship) Applications

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Beginning October 14, 2008 , if you are planning to submit an N-400 (US citizenship) application, there's a new Lockbox address to send ...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

REVIEW: "Miracle In Rwanda"

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Violence destroyed by Artistry Par Excellence By Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz, J.D. "We artists are indestructible; even in a prison or in...
Monday, September 15, 2008

How You Can Help the Victims of the Metrolink Crash

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On Friday, as soon as the Los Angeles train crash news came out, I immediately called my best friend. Like many trying to avoid the cost of...
Sunday, September 14, 2008

BUHAY AMERICA TIP:
Free ID Theft Monitoring Services

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It's a fact of modern life: At one point, you or someone you know has been a victim of ID thieves. Going through it is one those awful t...
Thursday, September 11, 2008

More About Philippine Passport: Reader Questions, False Information, and Outreach Dates

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I got a lot of responses (and new information) relating to FilipinOnline's new Philippine passport article (July 23 post) that I thoug...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Charice Pempengco on "Oprah"

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Charice Pempengco has been wowing people all over the world, but the icing on her incredible story must be her appearance yesterday in ...
Tuesday, September 9, 2008

USCIS ESTABLISHES GENEALOGY PROGRAM

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Fee-for-Service Program Replaces FOIA Process Customers can now turn to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for help in resear...
Friday, September 5, 2008

TOP 5 AT FPAC THIS WEEKEND

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Here are the top 5 things to do this weekend at FPAC (Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture), the biggest Filipino event in Southern Calif...
Saturday, August 30, 2008

ASK A KABABAYAN:
"U.S. citizen ako. If I lost my wallet while traveling abroad & can't contact friends and relatives, where can I get help?"

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Uncle Sam can rescue you. Or at least loan you some money. If - traveler nightmare alert - your wallet disappeared while you're out of...
Friday, August 29, 2008

NATALIE COUGHLIN:
Filipino American, Champion Olympian

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Originally from Concord, California, she started swimming when she was just a few months old. In the last two summer Olympics (Athens and Be...
Monday, August 25, 2008

Filipino Breast Cancer Awareness Day in October

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The first ever Filipino Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Southern California will feature screenings and education. It is free & open to t...
Sunday, August 24, 2008

Filipino American Lives:
UNDERGROUND UNDERGRADS

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At age 6, Angelo Mathay [pictured] traveled with his mother from the Philippines to the U.S. for a vacation. He has not returned, not even ...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

BUHAY AMERICA TIP:
Another Phone Company Charges 411 Calls
but, FYI, there's also another Free 411 Service

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Earlier this year, Verizon started charging subscribers who dialled 411 for directory service. They charge 95 cents to look up local numbers...
Monday, August 18, 2008

BUHAY AMERICA TIP:
You Can Save 20% On Your Gas Bill

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A family of four earning up to $43,200 a year may qualify for the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) discount, which provides 20%...
Friday, August 15, 2008

UPDATE: PHILIPPINE REFUGEES RETURN TO BURNED HOMES

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Here's a distressing update to this story: According to the latest reports today, August 18 PST, guerillas attacked towns in southern Ph...
Thursday, August 14, 2008

HOUSEKEEPING

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I met a fellow Pinay blogger online (Hi, Avee !) and she gave me some tips on how to add some gadgets on FilipinOnline. Hopefully, I'll ...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008

ASK A KABABAYAN:
"I saw an ad for buying an International Driver's License. Gagamitin ko sana pag-bakasyon ko sa Pinas. Is this valid?"

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Nope, they're not valid. Beware of these ads - if you Google "International Driver's License," you will see these scams, t...
Monday, August 11, 2008

U.S. Passport Card Acceptable
for Employment Eligibility Verification

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ) is informing the public that the new U.S. Passport Card may be used in the Employmen...
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