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Dr. Jose Rizal statue to rise in Carson City

CARSON, California – In the next few months, the statue of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal will rise in this city that will make Filipinos around the world feel proud. Full article

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2 Pinoy ship officers jailed over New Zealand oil spill

As of 05/25/2012 2:54 PM
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (UPDATE) - The captain and second officer of a ship that caused New Zealand's biggest sea pollution disaster when it ploughed into an offshore reef were both jailed for seven months Friday. Full article

Graffiti artist speaks out on gay marriage through work

As of 05/25/2012 1:35 PM
LONDON - As the British government considers same-sex civil marriage in the UK, a Filipino-French graffiti artist unveiled his new public work to fuel the debate on the controversial issue. Full article

Ateneo student wins 3rd in Beijing Sudoku tourney

As of 05/25/2012 12:06 PM
MANILA, Philippines – A 16-year-old Ateneo de Manila University student secured the third place in the 2012 Beijing International Sudoku Tournament held in Beijing, China. Full article

Young Pinoys to compete in basketball tourney in US

As of 05/25/2012 11:57 AM
LONDON (UPDATE) - For the past two years, men's basketball team the London Controllers have been flying across the Atlantic Ocean to compete in the largest annual Pinoy tournament outside of the Philippines. Full article

US embassy says higher fees go to visa security

As of 05/24/2012 6:19 PM
MANILA, Philippines – The US Embassy in Manila on Thursday said that the new fees for non-immigrant visa categories will go to visa security. Full article

New US visa protocol explained

As of 05/24/2012 12:03 PM
US Consul General Michael Schimmel discusses on Mornings@ANC the new visa protocols and the easy application process in applying for a non-immigrant visa. Full article