Philippines – Page 21

Decades later, U.S. survivors recalls Philippine internment camp

April 7, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — The rescued and their rescuers are remembering a World War II internment camp in the Philippines.

More women in local government in Asia–Pacific region, but figures still low at national levels

March 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

According to a 48-page report, “Women’s Representation in Local Government in Asia and the Pacific,” by the United Nations Development Programme

More Thai women in business

March 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

According to the 2011 Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) survey, Thailand has the highest percentage of women holding senior

Filipino American WWII vets seek equal benefits

March 3, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — Filipino Americans who fought for the United States during World War II are hoping their long battle for equal veterans

Jan. 10: A. Gabriel Esteban is first Filipino American president of an American university

February 3, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A. Gabriel Esteban is now the 20th president of Seton Hall University, in South Orange, N.J. He is the first Filipino American president of an American university.

Urbano Quijance (1916–2011), veteran, Filipino activist

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Urbano Quijance, 95, died peacefully at his home in Seattle, on Jan. 22. Born in the Philippines, Urbano served his country as a defender of Bataan in WWII. He was captured as a prisoner-of-war

5 stories you’ve heard way too much about … and 5 that, unfortunately, went under the radar

December 22, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

North Korea was no stranger to headlines this year as the country continued to assert its presence with their political maneuvering.

The top 10 Asian American sports figures of 2010

December 22, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

2010 was another great year for sports. We saw big international events such as the Winter Olympics and the World Cup.

Medical refugees find themselves shut out from the care they need

December 16, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Serah Alexander lives under the crushing weight of medical bills. The mother of three was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that has spread to her bones.

Why are Filipinos better represented in theater than other API groups?

December 16, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

It was through singing the song “Alright, Okay, You Win” in high school that roused the performing bug in Filipino American actress Heather Apellanes.