Category Archives: GMA Network Inc. ~ GMA Pinoy TV & GMA Life TV

A Radiant Digital View: Mga Kapuso, Social Media Tips for 2011

This content curation, originally meant for GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News International’s KAPUSO ABROAD community and subscribers worldwide (I’m a public relations consultant — a.k.a. marketing help — for GMA Network, Inc. for the USA) has been around for a few months. This time, I’m adding these handy tips to my blog so there is a greater reach for all KAPUSO. Not everything is in here — and you are not expected to use all of them. Even I don’t get to try everything (not right away!).

My sister, @momblogger, and my niece, @darthlaurian, have been extremely helpful all these years in helping me build my non-techie skills — for our higher good! Continue reading

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May 27, 2011: A Pilipino Culture Night (PCN) with Mabuhay Cultural Club at JTS Northside Community Center

You’re invited to make and build community with Mabuhay Cultural Club (Independence High School) on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at JTS Northside Community Center, 488 No. 6th Street, San Jose, CA (by Empire St.). Ben Menor teaches leadership development through Philippine Folk Dancing. Ben reminds these future leaders that “it’s not really about dance.” AND the show must continue… Continue reading

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US 2010 Census Data Results for the Asian Population & the Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Population

On May 19, 2011, Nicholas A. Jones, Chief, Racial Statistics, Population Division, US Census Bureau, made a presentation to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders. These are clipped notes from the webinar that Lorna Dietz attended. The shortened URL of the document is http://scr.bi/mJBqmD. Continue reading

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The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Nevada (FACCGN) was born from key business leaders’ desires to have an organization that would service not only existing businesses but help future entrepreneurs establish their businesses. The new officers felt that existing local agencies and programs did not provide enough cultural competence and intrinsic activities that would enhance their businesses and manifest their intentions in expanding their ventures here and abroad.
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Millennial Music: All About Asian American and Pacific Islander Musical Artists and Performers

I start my curation by showcasing some Filipino American DJ’s, rappers, emcees, musicians and performers, taking into account some of my favorite “peeps’” recommendations. You know who you are. Some of these artists are represented by my friends. Please email me at LornaDietzPR@gmail.com if you’re interested. And NO, I’m not their PR agent. Continue reading

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Boxing: Nonito “Flash” Donaire

As GMA Pinoy TV’s “Ambassador of Goodwill,” Nonito “Flash Donaire is creating huge waves where boxing is concerned Continue reading

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At Seasons, Milpitas: It’s FREE Philippine Folk Dance and Music Lessons by Kawayan Folk Arts

QUOTED: Attached is the flyer from the Kawayan Folk Arts Company. They have accepted the opportunity to teach folk dancing and music to our Community at Seasons Marketplace at Landess. I also want to thank Seasons Marketplace (PINOY MALL) for making these cultural events and programs available to everyone. Mabuhay, Seasons! Continue reading

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Radiation and Holistic Health Remedies

Is there a huge possibility that “the winds of change” laden with radioactive particles (from the earthquake in Japan) will reach the United States? Do you remember the Mount Pinatubo eruption in the Philippines many years ago when scientists tracked the “lahar” travelling around the world? Perhaps it’s good to be prepared for whatever happens — and pray nothing disastrous comes up. Continue reading

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Disasters Happen! Are You Prepared?

Commissioner Jacqueline Lingad-Ricci (Immigrant Rights Commission, City and County of San Francisco) shared these disaster preparedness tips that are applicable worldwide. She says: “With the recent catastrophe in Japan and other parts of the world. Make sure everyone knows where to find your disaster supply kit and Go kits (Go-Kits are emergency kits you pack in advance so that if an emergency strikes, you’re good to go!).

Please find the attached disaster forms, kit list and USGS list of earthquakes in the world in the last 7 days. Kindly share and pass this Disaster Preparedness materials to everyone you know.

For individuals or organizations interested in a free catastrophe incident, emergency response and disaster preparedness training, feel free to contact us directly at 415 968-9956 for more information.

Stay safe and be prepared!

very truly,
Jacquie Lingad-Ricci
NB NERT Coordinator / ICS Certified
(Neighborhood Emergency Response Team)
(Incident Command System)
Call Sign: KI6UET
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I’m Proud to be Kapuso! A collection of videos from Seasons Marketplace at Landess, Milpitas, California

Here are my video stories for this week. These new friends of mine (the lovely Merchants!) at the Seasons Marketplace at Landess are AWESOME! You don’t have to be Pinoy to love them! Continue reading

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