FILIPINO
AMERICANS
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2020
Vision
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2020 Vision
explains the rationale for FORCE 2020, a personal site that aims to contribute to
Philippine development and Filipino American empowerment. Click on the link on the left to
know more how the web spinster envisions the marriage of the cyber and non-cyber
community.
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Filipino
American
Community in the
New York Area
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The next link spotlights the
Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI), the first human
service agency in New York City backed by public and private funds. FAHSI primarily caters
to youth leadership development. Incidentally, this page received the highest rating among
pages devoted to Asian cultures in Lycos' community pages. This backgrounder on the Filipino Community dwells on the
history and current state of Filipino Americans in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Its main focus is on the demographics and potential power of the vibrant community. The
Consulate General of the Philippines uses this backgrounder in learning more about their
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PHILIPPINES
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Facts
About the Philippines
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If you have very little time to
research on the Philippines, these are facts not to
miss. Should you require further reading, I suggest you do a search at the site of the Library of Congress. LOC has posted the entire text of an
excellent country report on the Philippines. You will find that an indispensable tool.
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This
Month in History
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Originally, the webmaster was
going to post historical trivia from facts compiled by
the Philippine National Historical Commission. Realizing that, after formatting a
selection for the month of July, it was such a painful and tedious task (not to mention
for something one does not get paid for), the web spinster decided to abandon the idea. You should still visit that page and at least, could brag to your friends how
much you know about Philippine history (there are at least three facts for each day in
July for a total of at least 90 tidbits)! If that is not a good enough reason, come on,
just think of the many hours I spend creating the page for you!
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Consular
Information
and Procedures
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For those who insist on sending
the web spinster queries on passports and visas, you should visit this directory of Philippine Diplomatic Posts in the United States. If you
are not sure which of these Consulates General have jurisdiction over where you live
(which is where you should file for applications), try the one nearest you. If you are
still unsure, contact the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C.
If anything, the most annoying email received by the web spinster are from those who ask
for passport or visa information. All other queries are very welcome!
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Travel
Study
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Parents concerned that their
children will lose touch with their roots have been wanting an entire summer program where the children will learn more
about the Philippines in a cool way. What the Commission on
Filipinos Overseas came up with is a two-week intensive acculturation and
assimilation program in the Philippines (due to the costs it will impose on the sending
parents, it had to be short). Both my brother and sister went last year and still talks
about their experience to this day. Don't your kids (grade school, high school, college,
and beyond) deserve this? You won't be disappointed. The good news is that neither will
they. Sign-up for the Lakbay Aral Program!
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Retiring
in the Philippines
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Land
Owndership
in the Philippines
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Land ownership in the Philippines
used to be a dream for foreigners because of the intricacies of the law. If you are a
foreigner, or were a former Philippine citizen, click on this link for information on how
you can own land in the Philippines. With the construction
and real estate boom, don't wait before it's too late (read: before prices
skyrockets).
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Procedures
for Investments
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This two-part Procedures for
Investments is a must read for all investors. It details information on what one can own
for what percentage across industries. If you are like me, I only dream to invest in anything right now, with the exception of my
Global Professional MBA from Fordham Business School. Nevertheless, I am sure a lot of
surfers will find the information here invaluable. Come back some
time soon for the second part.
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Build-Operate-Transfer
Law
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The Philippine BOT story has been
heralded by the major global financial institutions as a force in aiding the growth of the
economy. If you are a multi-millionaire or just have a lot of money to throw away (or a
student who needs BOT information for a research paper or presentation), this is the page
for you. Unfortunately, it is still under construction. |
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