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Philippines should lift quarantine requirements for vaccinated tourists, travel experts say

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I agree with this! I had a cousin who went home to the Philippines in April from Dubai .  She was already vaccinated , but she still had to quarantine in Makati.  Due to her OFW status, she did not have to pay for her hotel.  But still, she lost valuable time of her limited vacation.  Even worse, she was trying to get back home in time for her father's birthday. My mom's sister, auntie Manye, had to cancel her trip to the Philippines due to the exorbitant cost.  She is also vaccinated, but she would have to pay for her hotel stay due to the quarantine requirements.  That is in addition to the high cost of the flight back home to the Philippines.  Auntie told me her flight would have cost more than $2300!   The Philippine Consul General in New York meets with tourism experts to discuss the Philippines’ travel restrictions amid the pandemic. This as some Filipino Americans hope they could finally visit the homeland now that they’re fully vacc...
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Vancouver mixed martial arts school fights for success amid pandemic

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Balitang America Filipino Canadian mixed martial arts champion Ryan “The Lion” Diaz achieved his dream when he began construction on his multimillion-dollar Vancouver school in early 2020. But when the pandemic hit, he rolled with the punches by upgrading his facility and programs with COVID-19 safety measures. Rowena Papasin reports.
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Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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How this Filipina turned her macaron baking hobby into a lucrative business

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A Filipina turned her baking hobby into a lucrative online business during the pandemic, selling elegant macarons that are being compared to a luxury French bakery. Don Tagala tells us more.
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How COVID-19 home testing kits work

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Several counties in Southern California are offering free home testing kits as the COVID-19 crisis in the region continues to surge. Steve Angeles shows us how the test kits work in this report. #FightCovid19 #Covid19Testing
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Mass vaccinations begin in San Mateo County #WearAMask #StayHome

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As the San Francisco Bay Area grapples with rising COVID-19 cases and dwindling ICU bed availability, local governments continue efforts to support hospitals while vaccinating prioritized groups. Rommel Conclara gets updates from elected officials in San Mateo County for this report.
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Fil-Am Republicans weigh in on fallout after Capitol siege

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Republicans are split over issues ranging from calls for President Donald Trump’s impeachment to his ejection from social media platforms. Rommel Conclara speaks with Fil-Am Republicans to get their reactions to the growing divide within the GOP.
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Fil-Am Trump supporters also flagged, suspended by social media platforms

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Aside from President Donald Trump, his supporters are said to have also been flagged, even censored, by social media platforms. This includes Fil-Ams who did not take part in the riot at the US Capitol. Steve Angeles reports. What is Censorship? Censorship, the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are "offensive," happens whenever some people succeed in imposing their personal political or moral values on others. Censorship can be carried out by the government as well as private pressure groups. Censorship by the government is unconstitutional. -- ACLU
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California: Fil-Am groups push Rob Bonta for state attorney general post

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Several Filipino American organizations are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to appoint California Assembly member Rob Bonta to be the next state attorney general. Rob Bonta would be the ideal choice for Attorney General of California. He has tremendous personal integrity, and he has long supported policies that would reduce incarceration and restore true JUSTICE to a criminal justice system that desperately needs it. @RobBonta @RobBontaCA — Marc Howard (@marcmhoward) December 31, 2020 I worked with @RobBonta in the fight for more inclusive representation in media. Rob is an inspiring leader - someone who is working to make California a better place for everyone. He would make a phenomenal state Attorney General. Let’s just make history and DO THIS! #teamrob — Maggie Q (@MaggieQ) January 4, 2021
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LA hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases struggle to treat other patients

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Hospitals in California continue to struggle with the state’s rising number of COVID-19 cases that has affected even the medical care for patients without the disease. Steve Angeles looks at how the hospital system in hard-hit Los Angeles is trying to cope with the surge in coronavirus infections.
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How COVID-19 put America's grit to the test in 2020

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More than 300,000 people in the United States have died from COVID-19 in 2020. Henni Espinosa looks back at how the pandemic put America to the ultimate test, and how life-saving vaccines offer a glimmer of hope for the new year.
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Fil-Am dance company brings “The Nutcracker” to virtual stage

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A Filipino-led dance company from the San Francisco Bay Area that has staged the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” for many years is not letting the coronavirus pandemic break its streak. Rommel Conclara has this story.
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NBA: Jordan Clarkson eyes Sixth Man of the Year Award

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As the NBA tips off, Filipino American player Jordan Clarkson shares his goals and aspirations for the upcoming season with the Utah Jazz. Steve Angeles has the details in this report.
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Nevada: Filipina Republicans ramp up voter engagement effort

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Balitang America While the Republican National Convention may be over, Filipina GOP supporters in the battleground state of Nevada continue their efforts to court our community’s undecided voters. Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .
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RNC delegates cheer on President Trump’s speech from home

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Balitang America Active Filipino Republicans and Trump supporters in Long Beach , California gathered for a watch party for the final night of the Republican National Convention . Steve Angeles has reports.
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Filipina allegedly racially harassed by teacher in Toronto school yard

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Another racist attack! Thanks to cellphones, video cameras, and the internet. Keep speaking up! A young Filipino woman in Toronto is speaking out after she was racially harassed and threatened by a school yard teacher while reading a book in a public park.Christine Santos reports.
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Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
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What's at stake for Filipinos of faith in the 2020 election?

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Faith and religious freedom were among the themes in Tuesday night’s Republican National Convention program, both large cultural components within our Filipino community. TJ Manotoc speaks with two Fil-Am Republican leaders who discuss the biggest concerns for Filipinos of faith in this election.
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California fires: Filipino residents cope with hundreds of blazes across state

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Firefighters are working around the clock to contain hundreds of blazes in California, which have led to widespread evacuations and massive destruction to property. Rommel Conclara speaks with impacted residents in this report. #California fires: #Filipino residents cope with hundreds of blazes across state | https://t.co/FiwZ38K2XM https://t.co/qwE8PsI47u #CaliforniaFire #LNULightningComplex #LNUcomplexfire #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeIsReal — Filipino-American 🌊🌊🌊 (@PinoyBuilt) August 21, 2020
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Suspended nurses in CA decry lack of protective equipment

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Filipina nurse Allison Mayol was interviewed by Balitang America. These Filipina nurses' concerns were heightened after a nurse on their floor, which handles #COVID19 cases, tested positive for the virus. On the one-year anniversary of her working at Providence St. John’s in Santa Monica, Allison Mayol, 23, tells FOX 11 the hospital suspended her and two of her nurse colleagues. “We want to take care of our patients especially right now in this dire time but we want to make sure we’re doing it safely,” Mayol said.-- FoxLA.com
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Location: 2121 Santa Monica Blvd 1st Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
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Texas begins slow reopening amid the #COVID19 pandemic

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Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas will begin to lift restrictions across the state and reopen its economy -- with safety precautions in place -- amid the #COVID19 pandemic.
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U.S. COVID-19 death toll passes 40,000, as protestors call for reopening economy

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Thousands of angry Americans -- in states like Indiana, Texas, and Michigan -- are have taken to the streets to clamor for their economies to be opened up, saying healthy people should be allowed to go back to their normal lives. #COVIDprotests
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