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Dr. Jose Rizal statue to rise in Carson City

A bronze statue of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal will rise in Carson City. It will stand nearly 7 feet on top of a 6-foot tall granite base helped funded by the Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement. It is the first statue in the International Sculpture Garden, which broke ground last November.

Igorots showcase traditions in Vienna

AUSTRIA – The Igorot Austria Cordillera showcased some of its traditional, rituals, dances and ceremonies during its cultural night held in Vienna’s 15th District.

Pinoys in US call Jessica a 'hometown hero'

“Hometown hero.” Iyan ang turing sa Filipina-Mexican na si Jessica Sanchez ng mga kababayan sa Chula Vista, California. Nagsisilbi siyang patunay na "dreams do come true." Nagpa-Patrol, North America Bureau Chief Nadia Trinidad. TV Patrol, Mayo 25, 2012, Biyernes

2 Pinoy ship officers jailed over New Zealand oil spill

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.

Graffiti artist speaks out on gay marriage through work

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.

Ateneo student wins 3rd in Beijing Sudoku tourney

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.

Young Pinoys to compete in basketball tourney in US

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.

Light plane crashes in Filipino neighborhood in California

A light plane crash landed in a residential neighborhood filled with Filipino residents in Glendale, California on Monday. The pilot suffered minor injuries when the plane crashed into electric posts cutting power supply to thousands of customers. No one else was hurt. - Balitang America, May 22, 2012
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