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PH, US CONFIRM RELATIONS

WASHINGTON, DC — “We view transitions as opportunities to further relations. The US and the Philippines are treaty allies and

FAA NO LONGER REQUIRES AIRLINES TO NOTIFY PASSENGERS THAT SAMSUNG NOTE7 IS STILL BANNED FOR TRANSPORT

CHICAGO (JGL) -- The United States Federal Aviation Administration said Jan. 10 that U.S. airlines would no longer be required to make a pre-boarding notification to passengers that the

FILIPINO VETS' CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL BILL PASSES THE HOUSE!

[pb_row][pb_column span="span12"][pb_text] By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2016 Journal GlobaLinks) CHICAGO (JGL) – By a voice vote, S. 1555, the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 was passed by the

2 ASIAN AMERICANS ELECTED TO U.S. SENATE, 4 IN U.S. CONGRESS

By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2016 Journal GlobaLinks) CHICAGO (JGL) – Two Asian Americans will become new United States senators while four other Asian Americans, three ladies and a gentleman, are going to become the new members of

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUND RAISING

DEPUTY CONSUL GENERAL Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr. announces during the Ika-18th Pagkikita sa Konsulado (18th town-hall meeting at the Philippine Consulate) on Aug. 18, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois the fund-raising appeal of Filipino teachers, who were devastated by the “unprecedente...

WITH HONORARY CONSUL

ROBERT ROMERO is shown with journalist Joseph G. Lariosa in Chicago, Illinois when Mr. Romero was sworn in as sworn in as Honorary Consul of Louisiana by visiting Philippine President Noynoy Aquino last year. (JGL Photo) Please see also story: 30 PLUS FILIPINO FAMILY FLOODING VICTIMS SE...

OUTSIDE VIEW OF ANOTHER RESIDENCE

THESE WERE the mess left behind by an “unprecedented and severe” flooding in Louisiana between Aug. 10 and 13 outside the home of one of the victims. (Used with permission photo by Donna Rayburn) Please see also the story: 30 PLUS FILIPINO FAMILY FLOODING VICTIMS SEEK HELP

OUTSIDE VIEW OF THE HOME

HEAPS OF drenched furniture, mattresses and appliances were piled u/p on lawns of the Limjoco family. (Used with permission photo by Tony Limjoco) Please see also story: 30 PLUS FILIPINO FAMILY FLOODING VICTIMS SEEK HELP