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Manigong Bagong Taon! 

Thankful. Grateful. Blessed. Pasadena, CA. January 2, 2004.

Nica & Jian.

Location: Pasadena, CA, USA

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Ethnolinguistic Groups of the Philippines (With Population Estimates)

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I’m a 1.5 generation Filipino immigrant — I left the Philippines at 9 years old and grew up in the United States. Like many others who moved young, I still find myself learning more about the history and cultural richness of our homeland. One of the most fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the Philippines is just how diverse it truly is. The Philippines is home to over 175 ethnolinguistic groups , each with its own language, culture, and history. Below is a more detailed look at the major groups, including where they live and approximate population sizes. Luzon Tagalog (~28–30 million) – Central & Southern Luzon, Metro Manila, Mindoro Ilocano (~9–10 million) – Northern Luzon, Ilocos, Cordillera, migrants in Mindanao Kapampangan (~2.9 million) – Pampanga, Tarlac, parts of Bulacan, Bataan Pangasinan (~1.5–1.8 million) – Pangasinan Province Bicolano (Central Bikol) (~4–5 million) – Bicol Region Ibanag (~500,000) – Cagayan Valley Ivatan (~30,0...
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Los Angeles DOCE PARES Eskrima / Kali / Arnis

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We are #LosAngeles Doce Pares, a traditional Filipino martial arts organization specializing in the Doce Pares "Multi-Style" System of Eskrima. #Eskrima or #Kali or #Arnis are names for the indigenous #MartialArts of the #Philippines. #DocePares is a Philippine martial arts training institution established in 1932. The Doce Pares "Multi-Style" System is a conglomeration of varying traditional Eskrima styles established into a formal training curriculum. Los Angeles Doce Pares was established in the United States by Grandmaster Erwin Mosqueda, 9th degree black belt and chief instructor of the world headquarters from 1997 to 2001. Get to know authentic traditional Filipino martial arts. Get to know Doce Pares Eskrima / Kali / Arnis. Salamat po! Thanks for stopping by. Please drop us a comment below in the comment box at the bottom. Join us and help create the #1 Fil-Am website in California, if not the USA. Pls follow our social media accounts: www.instagram....
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A Filipino American Story Since 1587

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LA.pinoybuilt.com October 2, 2017 at 07:00AM ❤️ After some soul searching, our team is committed to telling MORE borderless stories with heart and purpose. Support our work on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3J3PMhR ABOUT BORDERLESS STORY: 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. - Timestaps - 00:00 Intro 00:04 Philippine colonization 00:35 The Arrival of the Spanish Galleons, colonization of the Philippines 00:55 The Forgotten War Philippine-American War 01:53 Filipino Laborers in the US & Resistance 02:50 US and Philippines as Allies for World War II 03:43 A New Wave of Migration 04:26 Filipino Immigrant's Fight for Equality 05:14 Telling the Filipino American H...
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Happy Valentine's Day, Los Angeles!

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Mahal Kita (I Love You) in Baybayin If anyone is interested in Baybayin in general (i.e. your last name in Baybayin script), please let me know. If you're interested in Baybayin apparel using MALAKAS or MAGANDA, please visit http://shop.pinoybuilt.com . Thank you. Salamat. Join me and blog with Pinoybuilt. I joined Facebook in September 2007, so I have tons of photos I haven't posted yet. I will be posting to this blog/website going forward. I'd rather make money for Pinoybuilt instead of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. 😉 Please visit often, and leave a comment. Please click to follow our website/blog PINOYBUILT.com
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