For complete list of INQUIRER.net RSS Feed visit http://services.inquirer.net/rss/rss.php http://services.inquirer.net/rss/globalnation_ofwspotlight.xml 2009-11-22T17:05:08+08:00 text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090518-205704/Filipino-receives-US-Spirit-of-Hope-award IT’S not every day that a person gets invited to the White House, much less be honored by the President of the United States himself. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090514-205057/Johns-Hopkins-honors-FilAm-Grade-3-pupil BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States—Pacqui Pascual, a Filipino American Grade 3 student from Aliso Viejo, was recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090510-204201/Fil-Am-artist-presents-lost-RP-art-in-Chicago CHICAGO, Illinois, United States—Fred DeAsis, a prolific Filipino-American artist, is introducing "Kut-kut—Lost Art of the Philippines" to art lovers here, starting off at the Saint Charles Area Library in Saint Charles, Illinois last April. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090411-198780/Wherever-in-the-world-put-God-in-the-center FOUR DAYS after arriving in Melbourne, Eric Timajo drove to the Philippine Community Centre with his wife, Mariel. The place is famous for being the venue of shows mounted by Filipino celebrities visiting Australia. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090330-196967/Filipino-dancer-wins-DC-Mayors-Arts-Awards Filipino ballet dancer and choreographer Jason Ignacio was conferred the Outstanding Emerging Artist Award during the 24th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards given by the District of Columbia to individual artists, organizations, and patrons of the arts. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090326-196371/Fil-Am-recognized-in-Womens-History-Month As a part of its celebration of National Women's History Month in March, Southern California Edison (SCE) is recognizing employee Gladys B. Delemos for her professional leadership and work in the community. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090320-195236/Fil-Am-tanker-rips-4-Philippine-records FILIPINO-AMERICAN Erica Totten shattered four Philippine swim records in the tough 2009 Austin Grand Prix in the United States, including Akiko Thomson’s 16-year-old mark in 200m IM. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090319-195022/Filipina-shines-in-top-book-publisher-Penguin The editorial director of global book publisher Penguin Classics is Filipino-American Elda Rotor. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090318-194841/Sanchez-is-RPs-11th-Chess-Grandmaster Europe-based Filipino Joseph Sanchez, the former coach of GM Mark Paragua, will become the country’s 11th GM in April. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090318-194839/John-Su-honored-by-Aegis-and-NY-Festivals Filipino filmmaker and multimedia artist John Paul Su has been awarded the prestigious Aegis and New York Festival awards for excellence in television related categories. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090317-194643/Pioneer-OFW-now-savors-fruits-of-labor BAYANI Angad, a faithful husband and a dedicated father to seven children, was a factory employee before venturing out as a migrant worker. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ofwspotlight/ofwspotlight/view/20090317-194632/Raring-to-return-to-Iraq ALTHOUGH the land may have been persistently pounded by suicide bombings and armed clashes, Iraq is still green pasture to Roland Nuquid and other Filipinos seeking jobs overseas.