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Published monthly, all current members are automatically subscribed. Read featured articles below or download complete issues. To submit an article for publication, or to inquire about advertising, e-mail the Editor. Make 2012 the Greatest Year Ever! It is days into the new year. If you created a new year's resolution, have you been sticking to it? If yes, fantastic! But do you worry how long it will last? Or maybe you're like me, I didn't create one because I didn't know where to start. Well here's More... Why Volunteer? It is a well-known fact that the life, success, and survival of any charitable, social, even religious organization depends on the strength and dedication of its volunteer force. But trying to get somebody to volunteer for something is often a More... Former Filipinette Wins Miss Las Vegas Beauty Pageant Aileen Buri, former member of the Filipino Association, was crowned Miss Las Vegas at the Miss Las Vegas Beauty Pageant held on August 6, 2011. Along with that title, she also won for Best Evening Gown and Best Model. I recently had a chance to ask her More... REDAC Awards Night On May 13, the season for the local Filipino basketball league came to a close with an awards ceremony. The event was held at the Reden Athletic Club in Kansas City. There were probably more than 300+ people that attended this fun and exciting event. More... A Message from the President 2011 has rolled in and the reins of the Association have been passed onto myself as well as many others. Many of you reading this are familiar with who I am, but I thought I'd give you a little background just in case you aren't familiar with me. I was More... 2010 Presidential Youth Award Recipients On September 11, 2010, as part of the September Affair festivities, President Malou Nix recognized two outstanding individuals who have shown exemplary leadership and unprecedented achievements representing the youth of the Association. These awards were More... Guest Editorial: The Admirable Filipinos of Kansas City A friend from St. Louis once asked me, "What is so different about the Filipinos in Kansas City?" The reason for the question was based on his observation that the Filipinos in Kansas City seem to have an unusual affinity for one another. Actually the More... Filipino Cultural Center Expansion a "GO" July 23, 2010 is a historic moment in the Filipino Association's history. The membership overwhelmingly approved the FCC expansion plans by a 3:1 ratio after the votes were tallied, with a record attendance of 52 members at the meeting. The Board of More... To Your Health: Planning a Walking Program Summer came too quickly for some of us, and now that it is here, we must take advantage of the good weather to increase our activity and plan a walking program for ourselves, friends, family, and/or organization. We must also take advantage of the More... Call for Narra Award Nominations The significance and symbolism of the Narra Award is based in part on the following: the Philippine national tree; the Narra tree is strong and enduring in its qualities, which can apply to the individuals whose qualities we are seeking. These individuals More... My Autobiography: The Fall of Bataan and Corrigidor, 1942 Christmas time, 1941. For the first time in my life, Christmas seemed to have gone by without being noticed or celebrated in a special way, as in the past years. We children did not get any gifts. Relatives, we relied on in past Christmases for gifts More... Sinag-Tala 2010...Performing on to Our 38th Year! "I just love to dance, and I love the applause!" This was Julian (Ian) Paolo Rivera's interview reply when at age seven, I asked him why he joined the Sinag-Tala, in conjunction with a story I was developing to convince others why we had to build the More... FYI: The Filipino Cultural Center Foundation The Filipino Association is a hive of activity, with lots of people doing lots of things at once. We are busy bees, indeed. Many members are likely unaware of all that takes place - and sometimes why. The Filipino Cultural Center Foundation (FCCF) is one More... President's Message There's only a month left in my term of office. You can't see me grinning, but I am! It will be a relief to be not the President anymore. To the officers and project leaders who supported me throughout 2009, I give you my personal "Thank You." You More... Q&A with the Sampaguita Debutantes' Ball Co-Chairs Q. Adela, how is this year's September Affair formal different than other years? A. We designated this year as the Debutantes' Ball, a community service to our young Filipina as we present them to society. The Sampaguita Debutantes' Ball was originally More... Philatelist's Corner - Corregidor Philippine Issue (Scott #925) commemorates the final resistance of Philippine and United States defenders on Corregidor to the Japanese invaders in 1942. The stamp is perforated 11 x 10.5, printed by rotary press in deep violet, and issued in plates of More... Do You Know the Meaning of June 12? June 12, 1898 marked the proclamation of the First Republic of the Philippines under the leadership of General Emilio Aguinaldo in the town of Kawit, the province of Cavite. It was a triumphant celebration after the revolutionary forces under his command More... My Early Recollections in the Philippines Childhood to me was a rather monotonous daily existence. I had everything that I needed; I had my own yaya (a maid) who took care of me. She took me to the public square where we played with other kids, while my yaya flirted with her admirer. Her admirer More... |
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