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Fil-Am runner completes 6 World Marathon Majors
They started the marathon mission in 2018 and since that time, they have crossed the finish line at each of the six majors. “It’s been an amazing journey for us to be on together as husband and wife," said Royce. "We really enjoyed all of the friends that we’ve made along the way and all the experiences we’ve had." He added: "It’s really helped bring us closer together too.” But like a 26.2-mile course, the road to the coveted six-star medal was long and demanding.
Utah nonprofit seeks to establish more libraries in PH
Book enthusiasts in Orem, Utah recently teamed up to form a non-profit which seeks to help build more libraries in the Philippines. Donors came together for a book drive led by the "Bookworms for the Philippines." "This project is great to be able to make a big difference in those children’s lives," said one book donor, Oliver Robles, "to help to love reading, love learning, love education.” The initiative's founder said the book donations will be sent to 12 schools in Bohol.
Filipino scientist pioneers research on venomous marine snails
SALT LAKE CITY — Filipino scientist Baldomero Olivera collected and classified colorful cone snail shells while growing up in the Philippines. "I grew up in the Manila area," he said, "and probably started collecting shells when I was about 9 years old." Decades later — box by box, shelf after shelf — Olivera continues to accumulate a treasure trove of shells. But what really fascinates him about the marine creatures isn't their protective outer cases.
Fil-Am running back drafted by Atlanta Falcons
Filipino-American running back Tyler Allgeier has been drafted into the National Football League. The Atlanta Falcons selected the Southern California native with the 151st overall pick during the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday. When Allgeier got the telephone call letting him know the Falcons were adding him to their roster, he broke down crying. "Tears started dropping," he told Atlantafalcons.com.
Clarkson, Green meet anew on Filipino Heritage Night
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz hosted their first-ever Filipino Heritage Night on Wednesday, drawing Filipinos from in and outside the state of Utah to Vivant Arena in downtown Salt Lake City. "I am from Las Piñas, Philippines," longtime Jazz fan John Paul Barrientos said. "I just visited here for this game actually.
The $1.6B Federal Plan to Spur Local Zoning Reforms
It’s hard to find affordable housing in the U.S. for many reasons. Building costs, the gulf between wages and rents for many Americans and government assistance programs that fall well short of need, to name a few. But another reason why affordable housing can be scarce, and one that generates a lot of controversy, is the exclusivity of local zoning codes.
Fil-Am finishes 4th runner-up in Miss Teen USA 2021
Ayzjiahna Wood in a costume designed by Kennedy Jhon Gasper from the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Felipe Espinal (UPDATED) Filipina-American Ayzjiahna Wood finished fourth runner-up in Miss Teen USA 2021, and also won the Best State Costume award. She was crowned Miss Utah Teen USA at Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City earlier this fall.
Filipina American Ayzjiahna Wood to compete in Miss Teen USA
Filipina American Ayzjiahna Wood was crowned Miss Utah Teen USA at Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City earlier this fall. "It was important because it showed that I could accomplish something that I had looked up to ever since I was a little girl, and I did it in a way that allowed me to be truly myself," Wood says. The 16-year-old from Clearfield, Utah is now preparing to compete for the title of Miss Teen USA at the Miss Teen USA pageant in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on November 27.
Mama Blake’s brings Filipino food to Provo
Nevada Fil-Am nurses honored for their work during pandemic Filipino American nurses in Southern Nevada being recognized as part of celebrations for National Nurses Month. For union leaders and Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus, the United States has to do more to show appreciation...
Filipina golfer enjoying breakout season for BYU
May 10, 2021 by Jared Bray - Filipina golfer Allysha Mae Mateo was recently named the 2020-2021 West Coast Conference Women’s Golf Player of the Year. She hopes to continue her success today at the Stanford Regional in Palo Alto, Calif. Jared Bray has this story.
Fil-Am running back enjoys breakout season at BYU
Nov 24, 2020 by Jared Bray - PROVO, Utah — Filipino American running back Tyler Allgeier is enjoying a breakout season for Brigham Young University, leading the Cougars to a 9-0 record and No. 8 ranking in the AP Top 25. “We’re just going week by week, trying to dominate,” Allgeier said. “That’s kind of our mindset right now.
Utah frontliners fight fatigue as COVID-19 spreads rapidly throughout state
Nov 17, 2020 by Jared Bray - SALT LAKE CITY — On Monday, the Department of Health reported almost 2,000 new test-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and five new deaths from the disease. That brings Utah to 155,779 total confirmed cases and 723 deaths since the pandemic began. Of the total cases, 49,575 are considered active.
Utah: Fil-Am AG Sean Reyes joins Trump campaign to challenge election results
Nov 9, 2020 by Jared Bray - Utah’s Fil-Am Attorney General Sean Reyes has claimed victory in his re-election bid. But Reyes took a break from his state duties to throw his support behind President Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge election results. Jared Bray brings us this report.
Jordan Clarkson ready for bigger role with Utah Jazz
Jul 30, 2020 by Jared Bray - Clarkson has thrived with Utah since his mid-season trade from Cleveland. He said the Jazz are ready to resume their season but will miss playing in front of fans. basketballheadlineJordan ClarksonNBAnewssportstop storiesUtah Jazz SHARE THIS ARTICLE U.S. Census Bureau extends deadline for self-response forms to October by Don Tagala - Jul 30, 2020
Utah AG Sean Reyes wins Republican primary in bid for re-election
Jul 6, 2020 by Jared Bray - SALT LAKE CITY — Filipino American Sean Reyes has won the Republican primary in his bid for re-election as Utah attorney general. The Associated Press called the contest for Reyes on Friday, when the latest statewide election results showed him with 54% of the vote over Utah County Attorney David Leavitt, who garnered just under 46%.
Filipino American candidate Sean Reyes seeks re-election as Utah attorney general
Jun 30, 2020 by Jared Bray - SALT LAKE CITY — Filipino American Sean Reyes is competing for another term as Utah attorney general in the state’s Republican primary election Tuesday. “I’ve got more to give,” he said.
Romney’s impeachment vote sparks mixed reaction from Filipino-American constituents
Feb 7, 2020 by Jared Bray - SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Sen. Mitt Romney voted to convict President Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying the president was “guilty of an appalling abuse of public trust.” He was the only GOP senator to favor ousting the impeached president, who was eventually acquitted. Romney’s vote sparked mixed reactions from his Filipino-American constituents in Utah.
“A Thousand Cuts,” following Maria Ressa’s fight for press freedom, premieres at Sundance
Feb 4, 2020 by Jared Bray - Sundance features film following a Philippine journalist’s fight for truth and democracy Salt Lake City, UT — On a winter’s evening in Salt Lake City, Utah, dozens braved the cold outside the historic Tower Theatre to see “A Thousand Cuts” at Sundance Film Festival.
Billy Crawford, Morissette headline TFC Hour at SF’s Pistahan Festival
Aug 14, 2019 by Jared Bray - SAN FRANCISCO — It’s 11 AM in downtown San Francisco, where the annual Pistahan parade began making its way around the city’s main streets. Celebrating 25 years, the TFC float cruised down the concrete canyon — with Kapamilya singers Billy Crawford and Morisette greeting fans along the way. The parade stretches from Civic Center to Yerba Buena Gardens — where the Pistahan Festival had also started.
Lawsuit claims Utah hotel exploited interns from the Philippines
Jun 28, 2019 by Jared Bray - SALT LAKE CITY — A luxury hotel in Utah is accused of taking advantage of Filipino workers. Four Philippine citizens filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City recruited them to an internship program that promised cultural experiences and supervised training but instead forced them to work long hours doing menial jobs for low pay.
Filipina immigrant gives back to Philippines
Jun 18, 2019 by Jared Bray - SALT LAKE CITY — Jenneth Doria has long lived in the United States, but she hasn’t forgotten about the country of her birth. That’s why she and her husband, Rene, started a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization called IHHELPP (Improving Health, Housing, Education and Livelihood of the Poor in the Philippines). “Our vision is actually to see people, especially the ones who are poor and needy, to have equal opportunities and to have a good quality of life,” Doria said.
Fil-Am midterm voters await overseas ballots as deadline approaches
Apr 30, 2019 by Jared Bray - UTAH — Melle Moreno and her son, Miguel Mendoza, want their voices to be heard in the 2019 Philippine midterm elections. “I believe every single vote counts to make change, and I love my country.” For these overseas absentee voters, casting their ballots keeps them connected to the motherland 7,000 miles away. “Voting still makes me feel like I’m a part of the system, part of the country,” said Miguel.
Donovan Mitchell makes his pitch for Paul George joining the Utah Jazz during a promotional visit to the Philippines
Fans of the game can be found throughout the archipelago, from the capital's state-of-the-art arenas to the province's coconut tree-encompassed courts. And ballers, both young and old, play anytime, anywhere, anyway — even in "tsinelas" (flip-flops) or with netless rims of twisted rebar and backboards made from plywood.
75-year-old Pinoy lola sets powerlifting record | ABS-CBN News
SALT LAKE CITY — A 75-year-old Filipina set a new dead lift record at an American Powerlifting Federation competition in Utah earlier this month. Bulacan native and Utah resident Susie Rose hoisted 209.4 pounds while competing in the 65-plus age division, breaking both the state and national marks. "I like challenges. When people say I can’t do it, in my head I say, 'Watch me!'" she said. It was her first time participating in an official powerlifting contest, but she's no stranger to the gym.
Fil-Am basketball star finds new home at University of Utah | ABS-CBN News
SALT LAKE CITY - After playing a semester at Southern Methodist University (SMU) last year, Filipino-American basketball star Sedrick Barefield has found a new home at the University of Utah. Prepping for the upcoming season, Barefield has spent most of his summer at Utah's practice facility, honing his basketball skills and building chemistry with his new teammates.
Pinoy dad creates Disney-inspired costumes for all ages | ABS-CBN News
PROVO, Utah – Equipped with his sewing machine, scissors and measuring tape, 32-year-old Nephi Garica goes to work each day making magical Disney-inspired costumes for clients around the world. "It happened about a year ago. I took my daughter to Disneyland and made her an awesome Fairy Godmother dress," Garcia said.
Filipina, transgender-owned bakery opens in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL — As a child, Jen Vailoces looked up to her mother, who spent most of her time in their kitchen, cooking and baking. Although she is a physical therapist by profession, Jen says she is a baker by passion. “This has been a long time dream. I’ve always had a passion for baking and desserts and I finally made this happen,” she told BA. What was just a dream became a reality last Sunday, when Jennivee’s Bakery officially opened.
Fil-Am retired two-star general continues fight for Filipino WWII vets
LAS VEGAS – The recent unanimous vote in the U.S. Senate, brought Filipino World War II veterans one step closer to the congressional gold medal, which is the highest civilian honor given by Congress. The next step is to get the congressional gold medal bill passed in the House of Representatives. For retired U.S. Army Major General Antonio Taguba he says time is of the essence. “We don’t have a Plan B,” said Taguba.
Meet the Visayas-loving Americans behind 'Hey Joe Show' | ABS-CBN News
PROVO, Utah - About two years ago, a group of five Americans launched the "Hey Joe Show," a YouTube channel aimed at entertaining Bisaya speakers through sketch comedy. "I think they love the fact that we actually learned the language, and we speak it and still speak it, even though we're here in the US," Jake Mingus said.
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