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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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

Cambodian refugee goes home as U.S. Navy commander

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SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (AP) — The distant thuds of gunfire and bombs weren’t nearly as memorable for Michael Misiewicz as fishing barehanded with

Christine Umayam leaves lucrative job to help children, creates relief organization

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In January 2006, Christine Umayam made a life-changing visit to the Philippines. The trip was her first and the children living in poverty shocked her.

Editorial: Finding inspiration in Aung San Suu Kyi

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Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest on Nov. 13. She has been detained for 15 of the past 21 years.

Even in ‘retirement,’ Ellen Abellera leads with poise and passion

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Before becoming a staunch advocate for Asian Americans across Washington state, Ellen Abellera rallied for her father, a former politician in Kalibo, Philippines.