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5 facts you'll want to know about the reigning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

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Miss Universe 2018 is... Catriona Gray from the Philippines. Miss Universe 2018 is... PHILIPPINES! Miss Universe 2018 is... PHILIPPINES! pic.twitter.com/r2BkN8JpXh — Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018 My life is but a dream. Para sayo Pilipinas 🇵🇭 My life is but a dream. Para sayo Pilipinas 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/O27EF3bEgp — Catriona Gray (@catrionaelisa) December 18, 2018

I watched Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa all year. I missed the last couple of games, so Kyler must've finished with a bang! Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray wins the 2018 Heisman Trophy beating out Alabama Crimson Tide’s QB Tua Tagovailoa and Ohio State Buckeyes’ QB Dwayne Haskins. Murray’s win makes it back-to-back years that a Sooner has won the Heisman, Baker Mayfield won the award last year. Murray thanks his family, friends, teammates, his former coach Bob Stoops and gets emotional when giving thanks to current Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley. Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads] Now that he's won the Heisman, will it still be the Oakland A's or the NFL? pic.twitter.com/25VcxVRDOF — Kyler Murray (@TheKylerMurray) November 16, 2018

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Over 1,400,000 people have been killed by guns in the USA since John Lennon was shot and killed on December 8, 1980. 19 Follow @Pinoybuilt

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Imagine - John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) Rest in peace, John Lennon (October 9th, 1940 – December 8th, 1980) “I’m not afraid of death because I don’t believe in it. It’s just getting out of one car, and into another.”

Unedited video walking into Mikuni Sushi in Concord, CA to join the celebration. December 1, 2018: Happy Birthday Dad (Ronnie)!

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11/1/10: Tim Lincecum pitches eight strong innings, giving up just one run while striking out 10 to help clinch the World Series. Tim Lincecum's mother, Rebecca Asis, is the daughter of Filipino immigrants.

Group photo after breakfast 2018 Nov 22. Vallejo, CA: Before the Icasiano-Aricheta family proceed to Monterey to visit Diego at the US Naval Base. 

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BREAKING: Pro-equality majority secured in the House on #ElectionNight . That means we are one step closer to passing the Equality Act. pic.twitter.com/JSWs7o7P2I — Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018 Follow @Pinoybuilt

#ElectionDay In #NewYork, #California, #Texas, and 27 other states you can take time off from work to #vote. Learn more about the specific voter leave provisions in your state so we can all exercise our power today. #TurnOut18 https://t.co/SgzKIa7q7A Follow @Pinoybuilt

#VoteToday #ElectionDay via @usatoday - You've seen the superheroes in comic books and movies. Now you can be one yourself. Vote, cartoonist Gary Varvel says. #cartoon #superhero #superheroes #comics #vote #electionday Follow @Pinoybuilt

I f #women were the only ones who voted, races that are closely contested now would turn into #Democratic blowouts, today’s safe #Republican seats would turn into toss-ups, and Democrats would win the House popular vote nearly every time. But, of course, men make up almost half of the electorate too, and history and the polls show that Democrats can’t count on their support. If Democrats win the 2018 #midterms, it will almost certainly be because of the strong support they get from women. // Illustration by @tran.tutovan via @fivethirtyeight Follow @Pinoybuilt

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The Pittsburgh synagogue shooting was a mass shooting that occurred at Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, while Shabbat morning services were being held. Eleven people were killed and seven were injured. It was the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the United States. Follow @Pinoybuilt

The Delano Grape Strike was one of the successful labor movements for farm workers in 1960s. It continues to inspire immigrants and people of color. Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

O n the night of October 6, 1998, Matthew Shepard met Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson at the Fireside Lounge in Laramie , Wyoming . McKinney and Henderson decided to give Shepard a ride home. They subsequently drove the car to a remote, rural area, and proceeded to rob, pistol-whip, and torture Shepard, tie him to a fence, and leave him to die–all because he was gay. It was reported that Shepard was beaten so brutally that his face was completely covered in blood, except where it had been partially washed clean by his tears. This crime was the impetus for the Matthew Shepard Foundation . Take a moment to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you today. Take a moment to erase hate in your community however you can. #MSF20 #EraseHate Follow @Pinoybuilt

HEADLINERS: R uby Ibarra : Ruby Ibarra is a rapper and spoken word artist from the Bay Area, CA. She released her debut album, CIRCA91 , at the end of 2017. She is currently promoting her record through her tour across the United States. She has been featured on noted web-based publications such as Buzzfeed, NPR, Huffington Post, and XXL Magazine, and was recently featured in a MasterCard commercial and campaign with R&B singer SZA. J ocelyn Enriquez : Jocelyn Enriquez has been regarded as a music pioneer, becoming the first Filipino-American artist to find success in the mainstream industry. Her 1994 debut album “Lovely" features the dance hits “I’ve Been Thinking About You” and “Make It Last Forever”. Enriquez’s smash hit single “Do You Miss Me?” was released in 1996, peaking at #17 on the Rhythmic Top 40, #14 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart, #8 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart, and #49 on the Billboard Hot 100.Along with “Do You Miss Me?”, the album would feature t...

Official Music Video for "Life Is One Big Fight" Download here: https://ampl.ink/WBr2W

IHOP Lunch with Jian, Dad, Tito Maning, Chesca and me. Vallejo, CA.  

Follow @Pinoybuilt Fred Rogers “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say "It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem." Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”

Astrid Tuminez is back in Utah, serving as president of UVU, the state's largest university, with an enrollment of almost 40,000 students. Orem, Utah Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

FilAmFest: Filipino American Arts & Culture Festival returns on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 from 10am to 6pm San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts at 2425 Dusk Drive, San Diego, CA 92139! E njoy live cultural and contemporary entertainment, hands-on workshops from educators and experts, delicious Filipino cuisines and cooking demonstrations, martial arts exhibitions, and fun for all ages! Video Created By: Andrew Salvatin Song: Over 7000 Planets - Kulintronica Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

TFC Balitang America In a statement, White House spokesperson Raj Shah said: “Senators have been given ample time to review the FBI investigation, and that the White House is confident the Senate will vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.” Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

The Robby Poblete Foundation is thrilled to present the 2018 Vallejo Waterfront Weekend 5K Glo Run on October 6, 2018. The run starts with a ferry ride @ 6:30 PM  from the Vallejo Waterfront Terminal to the newly built Mare Island Terminal , then a point-to-point course around Vallejo’s historical naval base. Participants will finish the last mile running past the Mare Island Causeway Bridge with scenic views of the downtown and waterfront areas. The event also includes a post-race party with food and live entertainment in conjunction with the Vallejo Waterfront Weekend festivities. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Robby Poblete Foundation and its programs to reduce gun violence and increase opportunities through art and vocational skills programs. The Glo Run is only a few days away, but it's not too late to gather friends & family to create a team! Register on https://t.co/NWkm4JFJNj & join/create a team to get $5 off of registration. Here… https:/...

Join us Thursday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Welker Room of James Laughlin Music Hall, on Chatham University’s Shadyside campus for Dialogues: Turning South. The Chatham University MFA in Creative Writing Program will host visiting authors Safia Elhillo and M. Evelina Galang as they read from their work and engage in conversations about the ways in which their being women of the Global South has affected their creative work. The event is free and open to the public. About Safia Elhillo: Sudanese by way of Washington, DC, is the author of The January Children (University of Nebraska Press, 2017). She received the the 2016 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets and is co-winner of the 2015 Brunel International African Poetry Prize. Safia is a Cave Canem fellow and holds an MFA in poetry from The New School. She is co-editor of the anthology Halal If You Hear Me (Haymarket Books, 2019). About M. Evelina Galang: M. Evelina has been named one of the 100 most influe...

We're excited to present "A Filipino American Story" An animated video presenting the pivotal moments of courage, sacrifice, and triumphs of Filipino Americans since 1587 and how they paved the way for the current generation shaping the future today. This story is powered by NextDayBetter and AARP AAPI Community for Filipino American History Month . Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

FIL-AM CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF HUDSON VALLEY SIMBANG GABI SA SHRINE "Halina at Purihin" WHERE: THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 70 Carmelite Dr. Middletown, NY 10940 WHEN:  DECEMBER 22, 2018 5:00 PM:  PINOY BAZAAR Tiangge (kakanin, balut, regalo at iba pa!) 6:30 PM: MISANG PILIPINO (Tagalog Mass) Celebrant & Homilist: The Most Reverend Bernardito Auza Titular Archbishop of Suacia, Apostolic Nuncio On July 1, 2014, Archbishop Auza was appointed Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York representing the Holy See, by Pope Francis replacing Archbishop Francis Chullikatt. Scapular Enrollment after Mass All priests are inviteed to concelebrate.  Please bring letter of suitability.  Contact Shrine for information. 8:00 - 11:00 PM:  CHRISTMAS PARTY POTLUCK Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Gym 205 Wawayanda Av. Middletown, NY 10940 Q&A CONTACTS Carol Bezak, Shrine Director (845) 343-1879 Elizabeth Rutaquio ...

Mabuhay With Aloha: The Filipino American Experience in Hawaii [2006] The story of the Filipinos ' first century in Hawaii with never-before-seen historic photographs and more than 50 interviews. View stories of hope, identity, and celebration as the Hawaii Filipino community looks at its first 100 years and beyond. The DVD follows a two-hour special television showing and a full-house screening at the Hawaii International Film Festival. The DVD includes new footage and a special feature on the making of the documentary, produced by the talented students of Waianae High School 's Searider Productions. Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been suspended 40 games for violating MLB's domestic abuse policy Tonight: Melisa Reidy-Russell talks with @LaurenMagiera . Addison Russell ex-wife’s speaks out on the domestic abuse allegations for the first time on TV on the WGN News at 9. pic.twitter.com/ToY67E2NUg — WGN TV News (@WGNNews) October 3, 2018 Breaking: Cubs SS Addison Russell has been suspended 40 games for violating MLB's domestic violence policy. pic.twitter.com/4msmPNC4cw — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 3, 2018 Russell's suspension is retroactive to Sept. 21, and the league said in a statement says he has agreed to not appeal the ban. https://t.co/dQjJj3Mcoi — USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) October 3, 2018

Our favorite Filipina-American comedian Christine Gambito Vallejo, CA! Save the date for HappySlip LIVE! 😄🙌🏼 Stand up comedy special on Dec 7, 2018 at the Empress Theatre. Share the FB event link if you and your friends are in the area!  Get your tickets for @HappySlip at https://t.co/IHyIFFvNBP ! https://t.co/YbGXfBrF6x — Empress Theatre (@empress_vallejo) October 3, 2018 Vallejo, CA! Save the date for HappySlip LIVE! 😄🙌🏼 Stand up comedy special on Dec 7, 2018 at the Empress Theatre. Share the FB event link if you and your friends are in the area! https://t.co/AQkxDx76oj pic.twitter.com/EEYKrzKtr1 — Christine Gambito (@HappySlip) September 22, 2018

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Picked up Chesca after colorguard practice. Follow @Pinoybuilt

Political and community leaders help kick off a month-long celebration of Filipino American culture. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV). [post_ads]

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Rhea Panela, a Filipino-American herself, is proud of her heritage but sometimes struggles with finding her place within American culture. She asked other Filipino-Americans around her age about their backgrounds, fitting into American culture and what it really means to be Filipino-American. Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads]

CBS CHICAGO: Facing more detailed allegations of physical abuse from his ex-wife, Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been placed on administrative leave while Major League Baseball investigates. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports. Say goodbye to Addison Russell, whom the #Cubs suddenly don't know -- or ever knew. My column: https://t.co/siRtcSDO4T — Rick Morrissey (@MorrisseyCST) September 21, 2018 Column: Worrying about the impact Addison Russell’s potential absence will have on the Cubs’ ability to play deep into October, while understandable, is insensitive. This is about allegations of domestic abuse, not defensive replacements, says @DavidHaugh . https://t.co/5R832ETkeG pic.twitter.com/ENdPGqtTNB — Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) September 22, 2018 A blog post from an ex-wife might explain why Major League Baseball has never officially closed its domestic violence investigation into Cubs shortstop Addison Russell, @GDubCub reports. https://t.co/vzJhgP9S...

This week, Vargas released his new book titled “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen.” "Dear America" is Vargas's memoir that dives deep into his experience as an undocumented immigrant, having come to the U.S. as a child. Jose Antonio Vargas: Not every day that a writer who happens to be undocumented gets a review in the NY Times Arts section of NY Times Not every day that a writer who happens to be undocumented gets a review in the @nytimesarts section of @nytimes #DearAmerica pic.twitter.com/roC50Bp4rV — Jose Antonio Vargas (@joseiswriting) September 20, 2018 [post_ads]

46 years after the declaration of martial law, activists still recall the atmosphere in the Philippines during their youth. [post_ads]

"WE DID IT #PHILIPPINES!!!!!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 What an honor it is to be the first #Filipino to walk in the #VictoriasSecret #FashionShow 2018!" On set with @victoriassecret 💋 pic.twitter.com/WadAXAv5ow — Kelsey Merritt (@kelsmerritt) September 11, 2018 Love the makeup @antheabueno 💕 pic.twitter.com/xHDlIqibq5 — Kelsey Merritt (@kelsmerritt) September 15, 2018 Bio at Wikipedia Kelsey Merritt was born on October 1, 1996 in Pampanga , Philippines to a Filipina mother and American father of European descent.  In May 2017, she graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, Metro Manila, with a degree in communications. She has been modelling in the Philippines from a young age and is currently based in New York City .

President Astric Tuminez welcomes students and the world to UVU campus in six languages. U tah Valley University is a public university in Orem, Utah .  Previously called Utah Valley State College," the school attained university status in July 2008 and changed to Utah Valley University. Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez was selected as the seventh president of Utah Valley University (UVU). She is also the first female president in the university’s history. She will be succeeding Matthew S. Holland, 6th President and will be taking over the position this fall. Follow @Pinoybuilt [post_ads] New @UVU president describes path to Utah, culture of learning she'd like to lead #uted https://t.co/iaPTXYADxA — Deseret News (@DeseretNews) September 18, 2018

There was a winner this time.  Do you agree with the decision? Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II was a professional boxing rematch between Canelo Álvarez and Gennady Golovkin which took place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on September 15, 2018. The best against the best. What a fight! #CanelloGGG2 — Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) September 16, 2018 [post_ads] Ready to relive tonight's instant classic fight? Tune in to @HBO next Saturday, September 22 at 10 pm ET/PT to watch the replay of #CaneloGGG2 . pic.twitter.com/24noEZNmWX — HBOboxing (@HBOboxing) September 16, 2018

Ahead of Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin 2, re-live every moment from their first matchup from September 2017. [post_ads]

Would you watch a Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch? Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather ‘accidentally’ met in Tokyo on Saturday night and the unbeaten Mayweather teased his Filipino rival about a rematch in December. Floyd Mayweather : "I'm coming back to fight Manny Pacquiao this year another 9 figure pay day on the way." Manny Pacquiao : "I have the belt." "We gonna take the belt. We gonna get the payday. And I don't want no shoulder excuses," Mayweather said. Floyd Mayweather says a rematch with Manny Pacquiao is happening this year. pic.twitter.com/t0FK2Ujc8Y — ESPN (@espn) September 15, 2018

On the 17th anniversary of 9/11, the TSA released an emotional video chronicling the events of September 11, 2001. The events of 9/11 as they unfolded through actual audio of First Responders, Air Traffic Controllers, Dispatch Personnel, Airline Employees, Pilots, Citizens, Pilots, and Terrorists. [post_ads]

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Naomi Osaka's US Open victory ends Serena Williams' streak of 6 consecutive years with a major title. Naomi Osaka defeats Serena Williams in Championship 6-2, 6-4. Your 2018 #USOpen champion... @Naomi_Osaka_ 🏆🗽 pic.twitter.com/yAPFaezBpz — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 8, 2018 C ongratulations Naomi Osaka!   I'm sorry I missed the match.  I'm a big Serena Williams fan, but it turned out to be a historical match in that Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese to win a a major singles title.  Too bad about the controversy; it robbed Naomi of her moment, and a championship smile.  Naomi seems like such a humble girl. NAOMI OSAKA : "When I step on the court, I'm not a Serena fan - I'm just a tennis player playing another tennis player. But when I hugged her at the net, I felt like a little kid again." "When I step on the court, I'm not a Serena fan - I'm just a tennis player playing another tennis player. But when I hugged h...

#EgyptStation calling! Paul McCartney performs an historic set live streamed from New York City celebrating the release of his album, Egypt Station. Commuters with tickets to ride out of New York's Grand Central Terminal heard a special serenade on Friday evening, with Paul McCartney taking over a corner of the majestic hub for a concert. Before an audience of celebrities and lucky ticket holders, McCartney played an hour-long medley of new songs from his latest album and classic hits from the Beatles, CBS New York reports.  Only invited guests including Jon Bon Jovi, Meryl Streep, Amy Schumer, Kate Moss and Steve Buscemi were let behind black curtains to see the stage, but everyone could hear a 24-song set that spanned more than 50 years of music.  Watch Paul's gig at Grand Central Station last night to celebrate the release of #EgyptStation HERE: https://t.co/nTtYQ19GE5 pic.twitter.com/SKgU83FI5k — Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) September 8, 2018 Watch ...

Former President Barack Obama delivered a speech on the "state of our democracy " at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus Friday, in what will set his tone for campaigning ahead of the November midterm elections . Today I’m at the University of Illinois to deliver a simple message to young people all over the country: You need to vote, because our democracy depends on it. I hope you'll tune in at 11am CT: https://t.co/34WjNaVAcU — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 7, 2018 The former commander-in-chief is receiving the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government, which will be given to him by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. Obama, who has chimed in from time-to-time to remark on President Trump's words and actions, is expected to address threats to the United States' democracy and the consequences of apathy, and urge fellow Americans to vote this November. The award Obama is receiving is the same one that was bestowed upon the late Sen...