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Introduce yourself and What Country you are from 2 Replies

Started by Maricris in Immigrant Life. Last reply by Cathy H Jan. 6, 2009.

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Farewell to an Icon

January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009
picture courtesy of wikipedia

I'm saddened to learn today of the recent death of former President Cory Aquino. An Icon that pioneered People Power and the first Female President of the Philippines who has revolutionized the status and power of women all over the world. The President that gave a whole new meaning to the Yellow Ribbon! A p… Continue

Posted by Maricris on August 6, 2009 at 11:28pm

Language Immersion - A Lost Art?

I watch in silent disbelief as a couple talk to their child in English. Not that there's anything wrong with English, but the fact that they do, made me shake my head.

The couple are both Filipinos {like me} who speaks fluent Filipino dialect. "Why are they talking to their child in English?" Don'… Continue

Posted by Maricris on June 29, 2009 at 6:25pm — 1 Comment

Where are thee Filipinos?

Sometimes I wish I live in California - or Cali, if you wanna call it the hip way. Why? well, it is a haven for Filipinos. And here's a proof that verify that: Asian Explosion . The figure is just astounding but I'm not surprised since Cali is the closest US state to the Philippines, globally speaking. I have lived in NC for about 5 years now and meeting or even seeing Filipinos in this area is a miracle! Ewa… Continue

Posted by Maricris on January 5, 2009 at 12:00am