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My name is Genghis Mendoza, named after a mongolian barbarian, but 100 percent Filipino. Also the darkest one in this here bunch. But don't let the black and white photo fool you.
Compensation for Filipino Veterans
Filipino Veterans have been neglected for nearly 60 years since World War II. And the US Senate finally passes a bill boosting veteran benefits, including those for Filipino Veterans. Supporters of the controversial provision said it would overturn a 60-year-old law and give 18,000 Filipino veterans of World War II who live abroad a roughly US$300-a-month pension. Sadly, it’s a bit too late for the majority of Filipino Veterans who have passed on. I was [...] Continue »
VIRAL LIKE SARS: White Guy Explains How to Make Chicken Adobo in Tagalog
It’s been some time since I’ve found time to write a post worthy of your time. A friend of mine sent this to me today, and I was rolling on the floor laughing. This video shows a caucasian male teaching you how to cook Chicken Adobo. To say that his pronunciation is a tad off is a bit of an understatement, but I do give him props for trying. His recipe for cooking adobe isn’t [...] Continue »
Nurses from the Philippines face charges after quitting jobs
Ten Filipino nurses face criminal charges for quitting their jobs on grounds of conspiracy and child endangerment. Prosecutors allegedly claim the nurses jeopardized the lives of several terminally ill children they were in charge of watching. For months the nurses complained they were subject to demeaning and unfair working conditions. So on April 7th, 2006 the nurses quit their jobs without notice. Prosecutors say they left children on ventilators at the Avalon Gardens, in Smithstown, [...] Continue »
The Parol, Our symbol for Christmas
If you drive through a neighborhood at Christmas time and see a vibrant blinking star with many different colors; it’s a pretty safe bet that you’ve just passed a Filipino home. Christmas in the Philippines and practically everywhere else in the southern hemisphere celebrates the holiday in the middle of summer. So what do you do when Firs and Pine trees aren’t covered in white snow? Celebrate with Parols! It’s a Filipino tradition to create [...] Continue »
The Sevrano’s: Once living the American Dream
This isn’t any new news: Homeland Security has been attempting deport many illegals back to their homelands. And quite frankly they are deporting many who may have fallen through technicalities in the system. Dr. Pedro Servano and his wife received notification the day after the Thanksgiving holiday that they were to pack their bags and be processed for deportation at the Allenwood Federal Prison in Pennsylvania. These aren’t illegal immigrants who crossed the border and [...] Continue »
Singapore Airlines: No Mile-high club please
Singapore Airlines recently started using the Airbus A380 for their commercial flights. One of the luxuries the huge airplane boasts are first-class double beds, complete with rose petals and champagne. Now if this doesn’t invite people to fulfill their most intimate fantasies of joining the mile-high club, think again. The LA Times reports, Singapore Airlines recently said it would ask passengers on the A380 to refrain from sex while ensconced in one of its 12 [...] Continue »
John Yoo: An influential Asian American
Last week I watched Frontline’s episode on Cheney’s Law. It was an investigative report about how Vice President Cheney and his minions sought to change the Executive powers of the President. You can watch the full episode on Frontline’s website under Cheney’s Law. For the past couple years, Congress and the media have been questioning the privileges gained by the new powers of the Executive office. It’s a point of contention from both conservatives and [...] Continue »
She extracts vanilla from cow dung
In one of the oddest stories I’ve heard all week (and it’s still Tuesday) a Japanese researcher named Mayu Yamamoto was recently awarded the 2007 IG Nobel Prize for her unique find. She is a Japanese researcher who found a way to extract vanilla from cow dung. Apparently cow dung will be able to cut the costs of the pricey vanilla scent. That’s a great association to have the next time I have a bowl [...] Continue »
“Desperate Housewives” clip infuriates Filipino Americans
Filipinos are up in arms because of the last Sunday’s episode of “Desperate Housewives”. An email has been forwarded throughout the Filipino community written by Kevin Nadal, calling out the writers responsible for the disparaging remarks. Teri Hatcher’s character, Susan, was told by her gynecologist that she might be hitting menopause. Susan responded by saying, “Can I just check those diplomas because I just want to make sure that they are not from some med [...] Continue »
Christine Gambito of Happyslip.com
It seems everyone is getting found on YouTube these days. Years ago it used to be email fwds and chain letters, but with the advent of Web 2.0 almost anyone can be a star. Although I’d have to say that Christine Gambito isn’t just anyone. She’s launched her own creative career via YouTube. She has been on YouTube for over a year and uses her site, happyslip.com, to showcase her creative talents as well as [...] Continue »
QBert teaches telemarketers new tricks.
Qbert is not only a turntablist phenomenon, he’s also best known as a prankster. This video clip turns the tables on a telemarketer calling him to refinance his home. A little long but well worth the time to see a telemarketer get tables turned by a great turntablist.
The Raiders in Tagalog
We’re in week 2 of the NFL football season and I’ve discovered the cultural sensitivity of one particular NFL team. I’m a Niner fan since birth, but I’ll have to give props to the Oakland Raiders for this one. I can see it now, a sea of silver and black face painted fans saying, Ano ba! Raiders! The Oakland Raiders website seeks to expand its fanbase to native Tagalog speaking fans. I originally found the [...] Continue »
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